My Dreamland India

Thekkady- Famous wild life sanctuary in "Gods own country"

2009-05-25T20:00:00.014+05:30

Thekkady is one more beautiful place in "Gods own Country(Kerala)". Thekkady is all about "Periar Wildlife Sanctuary", situated on the banks of Periyar lake, at Thekkady. The sanctuary is spread across 777 square Km. You can enjoy the boating in periyar lake, by viewing the wildlife very closely. You can see herds of wild elephants playing with water of periyar lake. It is an eye feast, who can enjoy the nature.

How to Reach:

By Rail: Kottayam railway station is the nearest railway station, which is about 180kms away.

By Air: Kochin, nearest airport, 192 kms away.

By Road: Thekkady well connected by road from all the cities. 5kms from Kumily.

Places To visit:

Periyar wild life sanctuary:
Situated on Periyar lake, spread across 777 square km.

Tribal Heritage Museum:
Display of fishing gear, hunting weaponry, bamboo furniture, various types of artifacts related to ancient agricultural practices, marriage ceremonies.

Mangala Devi Temple:
Situated at an altitude of 1337m, above the sea level, dedicated to goddess Mangala. 13kms from Kumily.

Munnar-A heaven of peace and tranquility...!

2009-01-03T13:20:00.015+05:30

Munnar is one of the beautiful hill station in South India located in God's own country(Kerala).A perfect honeymoon spot.The greenery and cool air attracts the visitors through out the year.The complete hill looking to be covered with a green carpet as it is completely covered with tea plants.There are about 30 tea plantations in and around munnar.The mountain streams,valleys,tea plants are major attraction for the munnar.Munnar also had the highest peak in South India Anamudi 2695m from sea level.The temperatures will be in the range of 0-25 degree centigrade.The night temperatures will be very low.

How to reach Munnar:

By Air: The nearest Airport Kochi,130kms from Munnar.

By Rail: Kochi is the nearest railway station.

By Road: Munnar is well connected with road.It is of 6 hrs away from Madhurai and Coimbatore.

Places to visit:

Mattupetty:

Mattupetty is situated at a height of 1700 m above sea level. Mattupetty Lake and Dam is a beautiful picnic spot with the panoramic view of the tea plantations and the lake. Boating facilities are available in the reservoir.

Rajamala:

The rare breed of Nilgiri tahr will found here.

Echo Point:

Echo Point has a natural echo phenomenon and offers panoramic views.

Eravikulam National Park:

A sanctuary for the mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr,The Eravikulam National Park spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills.

Anamudi:

the highest peak (2695 m) south.

Mount Abu-Oasis in the desert

2008-12-23T10:04:00.014+05:30

Mount Abu is the highest peak in the Aravali range of Rajasthan.It is referred as an oasis in the desert.The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over.It has rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests.The summer average temperatures will be in the range of 33 degree centigrade.Winter temperatures will be in the range of 27 degree centigrade.Good to visit in any season.

How To Reach There:

By Air : Nearest airports are Udaipur and Ahmedabad.

By Rail: Nearest railhead is Abu Road (27 kms).

By Road: By road Mount Abu to Ahmedabad 214 kms, Bombay 835 kms, Delhi 768 kms, Jaipur 515 kms, Udaipur 182 kms, Jodhpur 291 kms, Ranakpur 168 kms.

Places To Visit:

Gaumukh Temple: A natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow’s head gives the shrine its name. The famous ‘yagna’ of sage Vashishtha was performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill temple of Arbuada-the mighty serpent stands against the beautiful backdrop. Nearby is the magnificent marble image of Nandi, the celestial bull rescued by Arbuada.

Dilwara Jain Temple: These temples built between 11th and 13th century A.D., dedicated to the jain Tirthankaras.The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankara. Built in 1031 A.D. (by Vimal Shah-a merchant and representative of then Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple architecture.

Adhar Devi Temple: 3kms from Mount abu.The temple is located inside a rocky cleave,reached by climbing up 365 stairs.

Sunset Point: Located in the south west of Nukki lake provides you spectacular sight of the setting sun when the hills are covered in the golden glow can be viewed from here.

Honeymoon Point: Also known as Andra Point, it offers an enchanting view of the verdant plains and valleys. The place looks most beautiful during the dusk hours.

Gardens and Parks: Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout the hilly paradise. Ashok Vatika,Gandhi park, Municipal Park,Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden are some of the noteworthy gardens.

Museum and Art Gallery: Located at the Raj Bhawan, it was a collection of archaeological excavations dating back to 8th-12th century A.D. It also has Jain bronze carvings,brassworks etc. for viewing.

Mahabaleshwar-Popular holiday resort

2008-12-22T11:12:00.012+05:30

Mahabaleshwar, Queen of all Hill stations, is situated at an altitude of 1,372m in the heart of Sahyadri Hills in Satara District.The name 'Mahabaleshwar' is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev and three Sanskrit words, "Maha" (great), "Bal" (power) and "Ishwar" (God).Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea.It is a delightful Hill Station for the trekkers, people Who Love Boating And Horse riding.Today, Mahabaleshwar is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site.The climate of Mahabaleshwar is dry and pleasant and best in all the seasons.

How to reach Mahabaleshwar:

By Air:
Nearest airport is Pune at 120-km.

By Rail:
Pune makes a convenient railhead, 120 km away. Though the railhead nearest to Mahabaleshwar is that of Wathar at a distance of 62 km.

By Road:
From Bombay via Pune, Mahabaleshwar is 290-km and via Mahad it is 247-km. The State Transport buses fly from Bombay and Pune to Mahabaleshwar.

Places To Visit:

Lodwick Point:
It is one of the great locations in Mahabaleshwar located at 1,240 meters above the sea level. Formerly known as Sydney Point, it was renamed after a monument in honour of General Lodwick.

Lingmala, Chinaman & Dhobi Waterfalls :
These falls, though insignificant are situated in a lovely sequesteres hook looking straight at the south side of the Elphinston Point ravine.

Tiger's Spring :
If we go by the steps you come across a spring known as Tiger's Spring which is supposed to be the source of the river Savtri. It gives a great view of the sorrounding valley.

Venna Lake:
The 2.4km Venna Lake is the favourite hangout of most tourists. It offers both boating and fishing facilities with the added attraction of wayside stalls and horse riding. It is also known for its luscious strawberries.

Panchgani Tableland :
Sometimes described as the Switzerland of India or the Kashmir of Maharashtra,Panchgani is about 18km from Mahabaleshwar on Wai road. It gets name from the five hills around it. The climate of Panchgani is salubrious, cool, exhilarating and comparatively dry. It is famous today for its berry farms and orchards.

Ladakh-The cold desert

2008-12-19T19:41:00.011+05:30

Ladakh is a cold desert with the contrasts of freezing winds and burning hot sunlight.Ladakh is a region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.It is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges ,the Great Himalaya and the karakoram.Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture.Buddhism is the dominant religion in Ladakh. Trekking in Ladakh is as unique as the land itself.The temperature in summer goes upto 27 degree centigrade and in winter it drops down to -20 degree centigrade.

How to reach the Cold Desert:

By Air:

Leh, the capital,was the nearest airport.

By Rail:
The nearest railhead from Leh Ladakh is Jammu, approximately 690 km away.

By Road:
The 434-km Srinagar-Leh road connects Ladakh to rest of the country.

Places To Visit:

Zanskar Valley:Zangskar valley lies to the south west of Leh, surrounded by the Himalayan and Zangskar ranges, which is the most isolated of all the trans- Himalayan valleys.The area remains inaccessible for nearly 7 months in the year. All the high passes are close in the winter and the river freeze on the surface.

Sankar Gompa:Sankar Gompa of Ladakh is located at a distance of approximately 3 km from the town of Leh.The monastery, a small under Gompa of Spitok, is staffed by twenty monks, and is the official residence of the Kushok Bakul, Ladakh's head of the Gelug-pa sect.

Alchi:67kms from Leh district,situated at the bank of Indus river. The village is famous for existence of one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, mainly known for its wall paintings of the 11th century.

Kargil:This area lies just behind the Zoji La Pass, and the center is Kargil, a small town with cobbled streets surrounded by apricot groves. Good panoramas of the Himalaya can be obtained on 3-4 day treks from Sanko to Drass via Umba.

Indus Valley:At an average elevation of 3500 m is sand-witched between the Zanskar Range on its South and the Ladakh Range on its North, This is the geographical backbone, and the historical heartland of Ladakh.

Kufri-A Small beautiful hill station

2008-12-12T17:09:00.003+05:30

Kufri is a small beautiful hill station,located at 19kms away from Shimla.Kurfi is famous for it's trekking and hiking.It is a beautiful holiday spot for adventure lovers.A nice holiday spot in summer. But,winter is the best season for adveture lovers when the mountains densed with snow.Summer temperatures will be in the range of 14-28 degree centigrade and in winter temperatures will be in the range of -3 - 17 degree centigrade.

How to reach Here:

Have to reach here by road from Shimla(19kms).

Places to Visit:

Mashru Peak:

One can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.

Indira Tourist Park:

The Indira Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around.

Kodaikanal-The Princess of Hill Stations

2008-12-12T10:42:00.019+05:30

Kodaikanal,The Princess of Hill Stations,located in the state Tamil Nadu,125 km from Madhurai.wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake will mesmerize any visitor.The 'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years is very rare attractions of Kodaikanal.The summer temparatures will be in the range of 11-20 degree centigrade.In,winter the lowest temparature will reach 8 degree centigrade.

How to reach the Princess of Hill Stations:

By Air: The nearest airport is at Madurai (120 km from Kodaikanal).

By Rail:

The nearest railway stations are the Kodai Road Railway Station (80-km) and the Palani Railway Station (64-km).

By Road:

Kodaikanal is connected by road with Chennai (520-km), Ooty (264-km), Trichy (197-km), Coimbatore (175-km), Kumili (160-km), and Madurai(120-km). Regular bus services are available from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.

Places To Visit:(Source-wikipedia)

Kodaikanal Lake:0.5 km away from the bus stand.It is Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction. Rowboats and pedalos can be hired at the Kodaikanal Boat Club with its main entrance near the only five-star hotel in Kodaikanal, The Carlton. Horses and bicycles can be hired beside the lake for short periods.

Bryant Park: To the east of the lake,There is a wonderfully maintained 20.5 acres botonical garden.The park was planned and built in 1908 by a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant, and named after him. With 325 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses, the park is a rainbow of stunning flowers during the peak season. A large section is dedicated to nearly 740 varieties of roses. There is a 1857 Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree which adds a religious significance to the park. Ornamental plants are cultivated in a nursery for sale. The park organizes horticultural exhibits and flower shows every summer, to coincide with the peak season.

Coaker's Walk: 0.5 km from the bus-stand, constructed by Lt.Coaker in 1872, is a 1 kilometers (0.62 mi) paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodai,providing a stunning panoramic view of the plains. On a clear day one can view as far as Dolphin's Nose in south, the valley of the Pambar river in the southeast. A fascinating rare phenomenon called Brocken Spectra can be witnessed, when a person can see his shadow on the clouds with a rainbow halo. This occurs when the sun is behind the viewer and clouds and mist are to the front.

Bear Shola Falls: 3 kilometers from the bus-stand, is a tall waterfall in a Reserve forest.

Green Valley View:5.5 kilometers from the bus-stand and near the golf course, has an excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) overlooking the Vaigai Dam to the south.

Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History: 6 kilometers from the bus-stand, founded in 1895, is open to the public for viewing their outstanding taxidermy collection of more than 500 species of animals, birds and insects and a living collection of over 300 exotic orchid species.

Pillar Rocks:8 kilometers from the bus-stand, is a set of three giant rock pillars which stand 122 meters high.Managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, The viewpoint can be crowded but is not commercialized. There is an excellent public garden adjacent to the viewpoint.

Dolphin's Nose: 8 kilometers from the bus stand, is flat rock projecting over a breathtaking chasm 2,000 m deep. It is an undisturbed area 1 kilometers (1 mi) down a very steep rocky trail beginning soon after Pambar Bridge. Beautiful views of steep rocky escarpments rising from the plains can be seen.

Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple: 4 kilometers from the bus-stand, is famous for its Kurinji flower which blossoms in the area only once every 12 years. The deity here is called Sri Kurinji Easware, who is in fact Lord Murugan. This temple was built in 1936 by a European lady, who on coming to India, converted to Hinduism. She changed her name to Leelavathi and married a Mr.Ramanathan. She is also known as Lady Ramanathan.

Gulmarg - Meadows of Flower

2008-12-11T19:06:00.010+05:30

Gulmarg is most splendid hill resorts in India located in Kasmir.Gulmarg is an all-weather resort with refreshing summer meadows.Gulmarg is 56 kms from Srinagar.In winter Gulmarg's natural slopes and inclines turn into the country’s premier skiing resort.Gulmarg makes an excellent base for trekking in the northern Pir Panjal Range.With a huge cup-shaped lush green meadow, Gulmarg looks like something out of a fantasy, and in spring, the green meadows are dotted with colourful bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups.During summer season,the temperatures will be in the range of 25-36 degree centigrade and during winter the lowest temperatures will reach 10 degree centigrade.This is one of the most beautiful holiday spot for winter.In winter Skiing,Snow scooters and Para gliding are trademarks of Gulmarg.

How to reach The powder snow paradise:

Air : The nearest airport to Gulmarg is in Badgam district.

Rail : The Jammu railway station is the closest in the vicinity.

By Road : Gulmarg is 56 kms from Srinagar. Jammu & Kashmir SRTC operates regular deluxe and ordinary bus services from Srinagar. In winter, the buses operate up to Tangmarg (11 kms from Gulmarg), the remaining distance being covered with smaller vehicles. Tourist taxis also operate between Srinagar and Gulmarg.

Places To Visit:

Khilanmarg:

This smaller valley is about a 6-km walk from the Gulmarg bus stop and car park. The meadow, carpeted with flowers in the spring, is the site for Gulmarg's winter ski runs and offers a fine view of the surrounding peaks and over the Kashmir Valley.

Alpather Lake:13km from Gulmarg at the foot of the twin Afarwat peaks.Alpather Lake remains frozen until mid-June and even later in the year one can see lumps of ice floating in its cold waters. Alpather Lake makes an exciting day's excursion, starting early morning and returning late evening.

Gangtok-Beautiful hill station in Sikkim

2008-12-10T11:00:00.017+05:30

Gangtok, the "Lofty Hill" or the "Hill made flat to build the Gangtok monastery in 1716". Gangtok is located in the Shivalik Hills of the eastern Himalayan range.Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya and enjoying a year-round mild temperature in winter temperature averages between 4 °C and 7 °C.Gangtok is popular place with tourists heading on treks.Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty and spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga, their highest mountain in the world.Enchey Monastery constructed in 1840 after which pilgrims started pouring in and the city got recognition as a pilgrim destination.

How To Reach Gangtok:

By Air:Nearest airport to Gangtok is in Bagdogra in North Bengal. The distance between the two cities is around 124 Km. There is a helicopter service provided by Sikkim Helicopter Services which connects Gangtok to Siliguri.

By Rail:New Jalpaiguri is the closest railway station to Gangtok at a distance of 125 km from here. There are regular trains to New Jalpaiguri station that connect it to all Indian cities.

By Road:Gangtok is connected to Siliguri, New Jalpaiguri and other important cities by NH 31 which is an all weather metaled highway. State owned buses, private coaches, taxis and jeeps run between Gangtok and nearby cities.

Places to Visit:

Deer Park:

Deer park is one of the favorite places for locales to hang out or for picnic. Here you can sight some beautiful animals like the Red Panda and Himalayan Bear. In the center of the park there is a huge Buddha Statue in front of which there is a butter lamp that keeps on burning and is surrounded by some lovely flowers.

Enchey Monastery:

Enchey Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim.Enchey Monastery today is an important Nyingma order and is most famous for an annual dance celebration where a religious masked dance called 'Chaam' is performed. The celebrations goes on for two days and falls on 18th and 19th of 12 month according to Lunar Calendar.

Do-drul Chorten:

Do-drul Chorten is one of the most important attractions in Gangtok. The beautiful milky white stupa has a revered golden Shikhara containing 108 prayer wheels which makes a highly religious place.

Rumtek Monastery:

Rumtek Monastery is the largest and one of the most important monastery in entire Sikkim. The monastery is situated on a hilltop and is around 24 Km from Gangtok. The view of Gangtok city from the hill is simply breathtaking.

Ooty-Queen of hill stations

2008-12-10T09:42:00.011+05:30

Ooty short form of "Ootacamund", also know as Udhagamandalam is the queen of hill stations,located in the Nilgiri mountains also called blue mountains.Ooty is famous for it's tea estates.The temperatues will vary between 15 degree to 20 degree centigrade and will touch 0 degree in winter.The landscape is fully coverd with dense of vegetation,tea gardens,eucalyptus trees.The mountain train journey will be more exiting part of this tour.The annual tea and tourism festivals attracts the tourists in huge numbers.Good place for trekking.The trek will be more exciting,thrilling and can enjoy the natures beauty.

How to get here:

By Rail:

Ooty is on the narrow gauge railway, connected to Mettupalayam (47 km), which is directly connected to Coimbatore and Chennai. The famous toy train connects Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coonoor.

By Road:
Well connected with roads from all major cities.

By Air:

Coimbatore, 105 km from Ooty, is the nearest airport.

Places to Visit:

Botanical Garden:

Botanical gardens are a major tourist attraction in Ooty.They spread over 50-acres and lie on the lower slopes of Dodabetta peak, which is the highest point in Ooty.

Government Museum:

The Government Museum At Ooty has items of tribal objects, district's ecological details and representative sculptural arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu. It was set up in 1989.

Kalhatty Falls:

The Kalhatty falls are located on the Kalhatty slopes at about 13-km from Udhagamandalam on the Udhagamandalam - Mysore Kalhatty ghat road. Also known as the "Kalahasti Falls", the water here cascades down a height of 122m.

Kandal Cross Shrine:

Kandal cross, a Roman Catholic Shrine considered, as the Jerusalem of the East is located in Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiri Catholics consider it as the "Calvary of Tamil Nadu".

Mini Garden and Rose Garden:

The Rose Garden is situated about 3 to 4-km away from Charring Cross. Mini garden is also situated on the way to the boathouse where the children amusement park is housed.

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park:

The Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is located where the Nilgiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. The Mysore - Ooty highway runs through the sanctuary, following the course of the Mayyar River, which separates Mudumalai from Bandipur.

Ooty Lake:

The beautiful Ooty Lake is a favourite haunt of tourists. It was constructed in the year 1825.This lake was built in order to provide an irrigation tank to the people.

Darjeeling-Beautiful hill Resort

2008-12-09T10:03:00.024+05:30

Darjeeling is in the Shiwalik Hills on the lower range of the Himalaya,located in west Bengal.This is called as queen of Hill Stations.Darjeeling is one of the India's most famous hill resort.In 1835,Darjeeling was given to the East India company by the King of Sikkim.Tiger hills is the highest point in the area which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks from this place the other peaks of the Eastern Himalayas can be seen.On a clear day the sight of Mt.Everest is just enthralling.You can have most interesting toy train journey.Trekking enthusiasts can check out Sandakphu and Phalut. From Sandakphu one can see four of the five highest mountain peaks in the world - Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchanjunga.Darjeeling is internationally famous for it's Tea industry.The climate is very very chill.The summer temperatures rarely crossing 25 degrees centigrade.Best season to visit this place is Summer.

How to Reach Here:

By Bus: Bus services between Darjeeling and Siliguri are frequent. Private taxis, landrovers are also available. From Siliguri by bus/taxi/trekker to Darjeeling (80 km), about 4 hours.

By Rail: You can take the famous toy train, which is a meter gauge train operating over breath taking scenery. The journey takes approximately seven and half hours.

By Air:The closest air port is at Bagdogra (about 88 kilometers from Darjeeling.

Places to Visit:

Dhirdam Temple:
Located near the Darjeeling Railway Station,Dhirdham Temple was built in 1939.Lord Shiv's statue outside the main temple depicts "Pancha Bakram Tri Netram" meaning five different facial expressions of Lord Shiv in different moods and the Third Eye.

Tiger Hill:
11kms from town,the way is fully covered with the forests of Oak,Magnolia.You can see the Kanchanganga peak from here.

Happy Valley Tea Estate:
The Happy Valley tea estate is around 3 kms away from the main town, towards the North. If you walk there, you will get a magnificent view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga.The estate produces world class Darjeeling Tea,it is one of the oldest and most renowned tea estate in Darjeeling.

Barbotey Rock Garden:
10km from town, is a very attractive picnic spot with natural water falls.The Rock Garden was constructed by the Gorkha Hill Council Tourism Department.The sight of the natural waterfall is amazing.

Mirik Lake:The newest hill-resort in West Bengal ,Mirik is at almost midway on a 100 km alternative route between Darjeeling and Siliguri. Mirik is an excellent scenic spot and kanchenjunga is visible.The 335-acre site for the new tourist resort is shaped like a tiny valley.Within the valley,there is a level stretch of the five acres, rare in the hill areas of Darjeeling.

Dalhousie-Beautiful Hill Station in Himachal Pradesh

2008-12-08T09:01:00.017+05:30

Dalhousie,A beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh,Established in 1854.This small hill station is spread over 14 KM area consisting of five hills Tehra, Kathlog, Bakrota Balun and Potreyn. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas.Snowcapped peaks is it's main attraction.This hill station is named after the British Governor General Lord Delhousie.The Climate is very cool,The temparatures will reach below freezing point in winter season.The temparatures will vary between 15 degree to 27 degree centigrade in summer season.It is better to visit in summer season,between March to June.

How to get Here:

By Road: Dalhousie is 90kms from Pathankot,127kms from Dharamsala and 43kms from Chamba.

By Rail: Dalhousie is well connected with broad gauge from Pathankot.

By Air: Nearest Airport,Pathankot

Places To Visit:

St.Andew's Church:Commonly known as church of scotland built in 1903 at Baloon by protestant christians.

St.Pratrick's Church:Largest church in Dalhousie having a seating capacity of 300 persons,locatd in Baloon,built in 1909 by Britsh Army.

St.Francis Church:This catholic church is very prominent monument on the Subash Chowk,built in 1894 by British army.

St.John's Church:This church was the first to built after Dalhousie was founded,stands on Gandhi chowk.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple:The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built more 150 years ago,located at Sadar Bazaar. Kalatop:wild life sanctuary is home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.

Panchpula:Panchpula, a beautiful spot. On the way to Panchpula is Satdhara springs gurgling with refreshing water, believed to contain some medicinal properties. Panchpula stream is the main source of water supply to Dalhousie and Bahloon. The stream springs from the north side of DayanKund and runs down a picturesque ravine to the waterworks of Panchpula. There is an elegant monument erected at Panchpula where several streams meet at one point. This monument, a samadhi was built in memory of great revolutionary Sardar Ajit Singh who breathed his last in Panchpula. There is Tourism restaurant and several chai shops in Panchpula that offer hot and cold beverages and snacks.

Subhash Baoli:Neta ji Subhash Chander Bose during his 7 months sojourn in Dalhousie in 1937 is believed to have spent most of his days by the side of this water body.

Nainital-The Beautiful lake resort

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Nainital is the largest and most popular hill-station of the Kumaon region. The heart of the destination is the Naini Lake named after the emerald green eyes of the Goddess Parvati, who is also the patron goddess of the region.It is about 336kms from Delhi and is located at Uttarakhand on the banks of Naini river.A good holiday resort for the summer season.The temperatures in summer never exceeds 27 degree centigrade.The Picture shown here is Naina river with beautiful lake view resorts on the banks.

Way To Here:

Air: Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (71 kms), connected by air service with New Delhi.

Rail: The nearest railway station is Kathgodam (35 kms). Kathgodam is connected directly by rail with Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow.

Road: Nainital is well connected with all major cities in northern India. Some of the road connections are Delhi via Hapur (316 kms), Almora (66 kms), Ranikhet (59 kms).Haridwar (310 kms) and Dehradun (387 kms).

Places To visit:(Source:wikipedia)

Naina Devi Temple: It was destroyed by the landslip of 1880 and later rebuilt. It is located on the northern shore of Naini Lake.

St. John in the Wilderness Church: It was established in 1844 and is located on the north end of town (Mallital), about half a mile north-west of the Naina Devi temple.

Snow View: is situated at an altitude of 2,270 m (7,448 ft) and located atop the Sher-ka-danda Ridge (north by north-east of the town centre), is easily reachable by cable car. On a clear day, it offers spectacular views of the snowbound high Himalaya, including Nanda Devi,Trisul and Nanda Kot. The best time of the year for viewing the mountains is late October and November.

Naina Peak: It is also known as China or Cheena Peak. Naina peak is the highest peak in the town, with an altitude of 2,615 m (8,579 ft). and at a walking distance of 6 km (4 mi) from the north end of the town (Mallital).

Jim Corbett National Park: It is in the Nainital district and is India's oldest National park.The park, which is 63 km (39 mi) west by north-west of Nainital.

Bhimtal lake: It was named after the second Pandava brother Bhima the Mahabharata was known for his prodigious strength. The lake, which is larger than Naini Lake, is approximately 22 km (14 mi) from Nainital.

Sattal: literally Seven lakes, is at a distance of about 23 km (14 mi) from Nainital in the lower Himalayan Range.

Hanumanghari: It is known as Hanuman Garh.The temple complex is about 3.5 km from the Tallital (South End) bus stop.The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Hanuman.Hanuman Garhi is also known for its spectacular views of the setting sun.

Manali-Beautiful heaven in the Himalayan mountains

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Manali is a beautiful hill station in the Himalayan mountains of Himachal Pradesh,India.It is located near the northern end of the Kulu valley,40kms from Kulu.The banks of the Beas river will add more attraction to the beauty of the Manali.The climate is so cool,the temparatures will reach the below freezing point in winter.It is good to visit in summer,a good holiday resort for summer.It is famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, para gliding, mountaineering, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking.Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries.It is famous for its Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969.
The Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture, near the Hadimba temple, is worth a visit, which houses artifacts of folk art of the entire Kullu valley.

How to reach Here:

Air: The closest airport to Manali is at Bhuntar, which is 77km from Manali.

Rail: The closest narrow-gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 135 km away. The closest broad-gauge railheads are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (355 km).

By road: The distance from Delhi via Mandi is 585 km, and from Shimla the distance is 270 km.

Places to Visit nearer to Manali:

Rohtang pass: at an altitude of 13,050 feet above sea level, is another adventure tourist site where it can be cold even on a summer day. It is the highest point on the Manali-Keylong road and provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is truly breath taking. Close by is a small lake called Dassaur Lake. Beas Kund, the source of river Beas, is also nearby. In winter, the road of Rothang Pass is closed.

Rahala waterfalls: About 16 km from Manali at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass, are the beautiful Rahalla Falls at an altitude of 2,501 m.

Monasteries: Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. It is maintained by donations from the local community and by sale of hand-woven carpets in the temple workshop.

Rani Nala: 46 km from Manali, it is the glacier point where snow is available throughout the year.

Vashist Hot Water Springs and Temple: Around 3 km from Manali, across the Beas river is Vashist, a small village with natural sulphur springs.

Solang Valley: known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali and famous for its 300-meter ski lift. It is a picturesque spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains.

Old Manali:At a distance of 3 km northwest of Manali is Old Manali, famous for its orchards and old guesthouses. There is ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu.

Manikaran: 85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, lies in the Parvati Valley. Here icy cold waters of the Parvati river co-exist with hot-water springs side-by-side. The springs are known for their healing properties.

Araku Valley...A great place to chill especially in hot summer

2008-11-28T12:21:00.009+05:30

Araku valley is one of the hill station in India.It is in Visakhapatnam popularly known as Vizag.Located at coastal area of Andhra Pradesh.The people staying there was mostly tribal,will be moved with you more closely.The place is good for trekking.It's about 155km from Visakhaptnam.The area of the land is about 36kms.It is a beautiful hilly area and a great place to chill,nice to visit especially on summer.It's is popular for it's landscape.

Accommodation:

The best accommodation was provided by A.P.Tourism development corporation at Punnamy Valley.

Ways to Araku Valley:

By Air:

The nearest airport is Vishakhapatnam at a distance of 112-km.

By Rail:

Araku has a railhead.

By Road:

Bus service is available from Vishakhapatnam. A.P Tourism also conducts excursion trip from Vishakhapatnam everyd

Prime Attractions of Visakhapatnam:

Ananthagiri Hills:
Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints.

Bheemunipatnam Beach:
About 25-km from Vishakhapatnam is Bheemunipatnam. The most important aspect of interest at the place is the beach, which is perhaps matchless for its beauty all along the east coast.

Borra Caves:
Borra is an agency village lying in the Ananthagiri hills in the southeast corner of Srungavarapukota Taluk at a distance of about 43-km from Srungavarapukota.

Chandana Yatra:
Simhachalam, near Vishakhapatnam is one of the most important 'Vaishnavite' shrines of South India. It has Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy as the presiding deity.

RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson`s Bay:
One of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast, the Ramakrishna beach is a favourite resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam.

Rishikonda Beach:
Just 8-km from Vishakhapatnam is the Rishikonda Beach, a golden, unspoilt beach, washed by the sun-warmed sea.

Visakha Utsav:
Visakha Utsav is organised by A.P. Tourism every year from the third Friday to Sunday of January i.e. for three days in Vishakhapatnam. It's the festival special for 'Vizagites', in the cold month of January.

Athirapally - Indian Niagara Fall In Kerala.......!!!

2008-11-27T18:35:00.004+05:30

This is all about Kerala.The God's own country.One of the beautiful lands in the world.It is a narrow strip of land in the far south of India,occupies a long 550km.It has about ten wildlife sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries.It's an eye feast to everyone.You can enjoy a lot with the beauties of Kerala.The landscape varies from long golden beaches to cool hill stations.Its unique feature is the 1,900km of palm fringed backwaters.And I am presenting one of it's beauties,Athirapally water falls.Indian Niagara Fall.

Way to Athirapally:
By Air:
Athirapally is 90 kilometers from Cochin. The nearest airport is Cochin. and you can go to Athirapally by road from here.
By Bus:
Bus services are available from Chalakudy on the Cochin-Trichur highway.
By Train:
The Chalakudy Railway Station is around 30 kilometers from Athirapally and you can hire a cab or taxi from the station to Athirapally.