Rugged brown mountains and snowfields spread out for miles on end with some vegetation struggling to survive along the river beds. The people of Lahaul and Spiti have struggled against great odds to eke out a living in this high arid homeland. During winters there is heavy snowfall and much of this area is blocked off from the rest of the country. In this long spell of winter, locals have to survive on their summer stocks. Trekking through Lahaul...more
India is known for its glorious holiday destinations, which makes Incredible India sound true. In northern India, three cities, which form the Golden Triangle, charm the tourists every year. These cities forming the beautiful cultural triangle offer the most vibrant and colorful pictures of Indias heritage and history. Golden Triangle Tour Packages include the best deals and offers to these cities. Golden Triangle Tours hold the most...more
Malshej Ghat has a charm that appeals to the adventure enthusiast,hikers, nature lovers, trekkers, outdoor lovers and to tourists. This hill station is renowned for its waterfalls, placid lakes and serene mountains. Beautiful waterfalls, verdant green hillsides, interesting rock formations the hill station of Malshej Ghat has all of this. Adding to the scenic horizons in Malshej Ghat are the flamboyant flamingoes, which come here between July and September all the way here from Europe. For those seeking a picturesque holiday or a special honeymoon, Malshej Ghat is the place to be. In addition to its spectacular flora and fauna, Malshej Ghat has historic forts, resorts and sanctuaries.How to get there by AirMumbai is the closest airport 150 kms away. From here one can hire a taxi or a bus to Malshej Ghat.How to get there by RailThe nearest railhead is Kalyan (86 km -1 1/2 hrs), from where you can take a bus to Malshej Ghat.How to get there by BusFrom Mumbai Malshej Ghat is 150 kms and the journey time is 3 hours.Best time to VisitThe monsoon months are a magical time to visit Malshej Ghat. Winter months are great too for you can go trekking in the nearby hills.Hotels in Malshej...more
Mukteshwar''s evergreen forests and deciduous woodlands are home to the Himalayan ruby throat, white-crested laughing thrush, red-billed leothrix, black winged kite and a host of other mountain birds. The elusive Himalayan Mountain Quail was last seen in the Nainital vicinity near Mukteshwar. Beyond the forests, past fields and farms are lush...more
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Thal Kedar and Kundar - and is dramatic in its beauty. Pithoragarh is a beautiful hill station that lies on the Kailash-Mansoravar trail and lies on the route to as many as six mountain passes into Tibet. You can choose to bask in the beauty of Pithoragarh with its many temples or you can set off on some adventures of your own. Pithoragarh is both temple town and an excellent base for treks and river-rafting in the surrounding countryside. Men and mountains apart, Pithoragarh has little in terms of entertainment- no flocks of tourists, no pilgrims and no tourist guides. Just invest in a good pair of shoes and trek around the mountains here. Historically SpeakingPithoragarhs history can be traced to the time of the Puranas when it flourished though no documents from that era have been recovered. What is known is that Pithoragarh used to be an important stop en route to Kailasa Parbat. The first recorded document is from the time of the great RajputKing Prithviraj Chauhan who named the place as Rai Pithora. Under the Chand and Katyuri dynasties its name was adapted to Prithigarh. Several kings and dynasties ruled Pithoragarh and perhaps one of the last was the Chand dynasty that...more
Rishikesh is essentially a combination of five different districts- Rishikesh the commercial centre, Muni-ki-reti in the quiet suburbs, Shivananda Nagar to the north, Lakshmanjhula with its holy shrines and Swarg Ashram where most of the ashrams are...more
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Bhalukpong is a gateway to popular destinations like Tawang and Bomdila, but it has its own special charm too. Strategically placed near the border to Assam, Bhalukpong lies close to the region where the Kameng enters Assam. Part of the attraction of...more
It is common to have a preferred vacation spot that makes it difficult to choose other areas when you are deciding your target destination for a trip. Often, you will have to think about how much you can spend on your traveling, how much time you...more
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