Pelling town the snow heaven

Pelling town the snow heaven

The pleasant little town of Pelling is famous for magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga. Pelling is about 133 km away from Siliguri and 125km from Gangtok and well connected by bus and jeep services.

Places to visit in and around Pelling include the local monastery, the rock garden and waterfall at nearby Rimbi, the imposing double-pronged Kanchenjungha Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Chhange Waterfalls, the Khecheopalri/Khechuperi Lake holy to Buddhists and ancient Pemyangtse/Pemyangshi Monastery.

Sangacholing Monastery
This monastery is located on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. To reach the Monastery one has to walk on steep hilly slope which lead through rich forests area.During your sightseeing in Pelling explore this monastery which is not so well known when compared to Pemayangtse Monastery yet has lot to reveal when you visit it.

Khecheopalri Lake
Khecheopalri Lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim by the Hindus and Buddhists and hence is amongst the topmost places for sightseeing in Pelling. The lake remains hidden in the forests. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface.

goa the beaches paradise

Goa, an endearing abode of scenic charm is a paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills. Offering glistening sands, swaying coconut palms, and ultra fresh seafood. Your Goa Tours will involve exploring sensuous beaches and historical forts that have kept the legacy of Portuguese alive. Travel to Goa, to explore the mystical charisma of the exotic abode. Let's make your holiday to Goa even better by taking you to the upmarket locales of North Goa, which boasts of gleaming seas and golden sands.

The beaches in South Goa are an ideal destination for honeymoon couples. The beaches in South Goa are less crowded, clean, less commercialized and offer the silence and calm that is sought after by privacy seekers. Most of the resorts in South Goa offer enthralling views of the Arabian Sea and private dining restaurants by the sea shore. The beaches in South Goa are also an ideal place for long cruise rides and fishing.

Bogmalo Beach Resort in Goa is beautiful in itself and many may disagree but it has been made special by the ‘Oberois’ who managed this property here built by Trade Wings. This building is right on the sea. As the waves lash the parapets of the open-air restaurant, the drone of the restless Arabian Sea lulls to sleep even the most insomniac. This is one attraction which all the tourists eagerly look forward to submit to, though some feel the Oberois have stolen the natural beauty of the beach.

Beyond the building are mysterious little islands, shipwrecks in the silt and, around the hotel, plenty of pleasant eateries-each one of them claiming to be Osibisa's favorite. This pardonable selling trick began about 10 years ago when the Oberoi hosted the group.Bogmalo is just another small fishing village, surrounded by a pair of palm fringed headlands at the northern end of Colva bay. The presence of the sandy beach at the end of the cove makes it even more picturesque and breathtaking.

Shillong - the scotland of east

Shillong - the scotland of east

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill town, situated in the north eastern part of India. Shillong in Meghalaya is situated at an altitude of 1496 m above sea level. Shillong remained the capital of Assam, before the formation of Meghalaya in the 1974. The place, the people and the climate all combined together to create an amiable atmosphere, to make

Shillong Meghalaya an ideal holiday destination throughout the year.Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is only 56 kms away from Shillong. During Shillong tourism you can view beautiful lakes and waterfalls set in pine forests and green mountains. It is a popular hill-station which the British used to call the Scotland of the East.

There are several interesting places to visit in Shillong including Umiam Lake in Barapani, Shillong Golf Club, Bara Bazaar, Botanical Survey of India Orchidarium, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park and Zoo, Meghalaya State Museum, Shillong Peak and Butterfly Museum.

Shillong also houses several waterfalls, the prominent ones being Spread Eagle Falls, Crinoline Falls, Elephant Falls, Beadon Falls and Bishop's Falls. Some churches of Shillong, including the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Grotto Church and the All Saints Church, are counted among the most popular churches in India.

dargeeling the heaven of god

dargeeling the heaven of god

Darjeeling Tea is widely and universally acknowledged to be the finest tea, because its flavour is so unique that it cannot be replicated. Connoisseurs will assert that without Darjeeling, Tea would be like Wine without the prestige of Champagne.

Summer The summer months are the best time for visiting Darjeeling when the climate remains in a pleasant mood. Summers arrive in the month of April and lasts till June with a maximum temperature of 25°C.

This is the land of the muscatel flavoured Darjeeling tea revered by connoisseurs across the globe. This is the land of the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the century old miniature steam engine still chugs uphill vying for space with the fast disappearing Land Rovers.

Darjeeling hotels are also valued for preserving their traditional elements associated with their properties for guests’ delight.  These properties are rooted in traditional ways of Buddhism and thus have a very soothing and tranquilizing ambiance all around.

Other than spectacular views of verdant tea-gardens and succulent fruits hanging by trees.  To ensure guests enjoy quality time in Darjeeling these hotels in Darjeeling are replete with all modern day comforts.  Furthermore dedicated staffs of professionals are appointed to avail efficient services to suffice all the requirements of guests.

VYTHIRI THE HEAVEN IN KERALA

VYTHIRI THE HEAvEN IN KERALA

An exquisite eco friendly jungle getaway in the heart of Wyanad in north western Kerala. Wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, Vythiri, environed by the lofty Western Ghats, is a hilly region of bewildering beauty situated in the Wayanad district of Kerala. This mesmerizing place lures tourists for its mist- enveloped soaring peaks, olive foliage, copious spice and rubber plantations, tea and coffee gardens, evergreen rain forests with diversified flora and fauna, spell-binding white foamy waterfalls, sparkling streamlets and romantic stays at tree-top houses and resorts.

The cottages and huts are in the ethnic styles. Taking you back to an indigenous "tribal village" where simplicity and harmony reigned supreme. The climate is mildly cool, just fine - neither too cold, nor warm.  cherished for it’s comfort and intuitive care. Set against the backdrop of lush greenery, we introduce our guests to a realm of indescribable beauty, flawless service and thoughtful touches.

Whether it’s spending their days daydreaming by one of the spectacular pools, adventure in the wilderness of Wayanad, Trekking or admiring the sensational variety of the flora and fauna Vythiri has to offer, our guests can always be assured of their return to the comfort of their elegantly modern accommodation.

Whether you are longing for adventure or relaxation, Vythiri never fails to capture the attention of its visitors. Travel to Vythiri Kerala and relieve yourself from the hands of boredom and stress. You can plan a trekking trip for a unique travel experience. Trek you way through lush greenery and treat yourself to natural sceneries. On your Vythiri tour, you can also indulge yourself into ayurveda treatment.

srinagar the heaven of india

srinagar the heaven of india

Located in the heart of the Kashmir Valley, which is called 'Paradise on Earth', Srinagar’s landscape is interspersed with greenery, lakes and hillocks. The city is spread out along the banks of the Jhelum River and is famous for its surrounding natural beauty and postcard tourist spots. The two parts of the city are connected by nine bridges. The Hari Parbat and the Shankar Acharya hills lie on either side of the city.

Not only known for its beauty, Srinagar also has a special place in the history of ancient India. Excavations carried out here have identified many valued evidences of ancient settlements dating back to 5,000 years. The artifacts collected from the excavation are displayed in Srinagar museum, which include arrowheads, animal skeletons, implements, tools and pots from the Neolithic age.

Srinagar is also a place for trekking and hiking. The most popular trekking route from Srinagar is to the sacred Amarnath cave. An excursion can be taken to Pahalgam and the Dachigam National Park.

In the heart of the city, rises the 304 meters high Shankaracharya Hill. It offers a panoramic view of the city, the valley and the Pir Panjal range. On the northeastern side is Hari Parbat, another sacred mount which has a fortification built by Emperor Akbar in 1592, surrounded by fragrant almond orchards. A Durga temple stands nearby at Chakreshwari. Then there are the Pather Masjid built in l620 by the Empress Noor Jehan, the Madani Masjid built by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, the poet- musician-ruler of Kashmir, the single greatest influence on the artistic heritage of the land.

AULI THE SKIING PLACE


Auli is the most popular skiing place of Uttaranchal state. Auli is situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal region covering elevation from 2,519mts to 3,050mts above sea level. Auli is a "bugyal" which means meadow in the regional language. Auli is often compared with best ski resorts of the world foreigners. Auli is going to host SAF winter games in the year 2010. Auli is blessed with invigorating views of the splendid mountain range, Himalayas. The slopes of Auli provide enough thrills to professional skier and novice as well.

Ski

Auli is starting to get popular among the ski-lovers. Though the long,tiring travel and unpredictable weather can be the mood killer. You cannot be sure till you reach what to expect. Few lucky can gets to enjoy snow fall and skiing. If luck is not on your side snow storm can lock your room for days. For some its hard solid snow which take away the skiing pleasure. Though the GMVNL has imported snow beater it cannot give the experience of fresh snow. There is a long Ski-Lift connecting lower slopes to the Top.

Artificial lake

The world's highest man-made lake is at Auli, right next to the private hotel, Clifftop Club. The government has developed this in view of creating artificial snow on the new ski slopes in the event of low snow fall. The water from this lake will be used to feed the snow guns stationed along the ski slopes and thus provide a good skiing surface and exend the ski season.

Views

Walking through the misty slope provides one with the imposing spectacles of some of the lofty mountain ranges like Nanda Devi, Mana Paravat and Kamat Kamet. Besides these snowy miracles, the boulevards through the slopes offers marvelous views of gorgeous apple orchards and fine deodar trees, Here you will understand why the Sadhus (sage) came to Himalayas for meditation. The feeling of solitude and oneness with god will do wonders to you mind and have a positive effect on you body. You will get which no money can buy "Peace of Mind"Cable car view, Auli

Trekking

Apart from skiing there are some trek options available and below list is some of the trail normally completed in single day Auli - Gorson around 7 km Gorson - Tali around 6 km Tali - Kuari Pass around 11 km Kuari Pass - Khulara around 12 km Khulara - Tapovan around 9 km

KUDREMUKH THE PLACE IN CHIK MANGALORE

Kudremukh is a grassy broad hill station in the Chikmagalur district that has many rivers, green forest, and alluring cascades, making it a calm and secluded hill station. The valley is a chain of mountains connected with each other by steep slopes. There is abundance of flora and fauna as well as the iron ore deposits in the region; the virgin valley of the quite hill station is a trekker’s paradise.

Kudremukh literally mean Horse face. It is so called, for its mountain ranges look like the face of a horse. This is the largest reserve of a tropical wet evergreen forest in Karnataka. A hilly region, situated 1894 m above sea level, it overlooks the Arabian Sea. The pristine green forests beckon you to a paradise unspoiled. A holiday here can be truly rewarding. The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company set up the entire township of Kudremukh.

Natural grasslands and thick shoal forests makes the greenery in the sequence of rolling hills in the northern, eastern and central regions of the town. Kudremukh, a part of the majestic Western Ghats, is famous for bio-diversity conservation and is identified as one of the twenty-five hot spots in the world.

A place known for mining ores, the ore company situated in Kudremukh carry out mining , purifications and transportation of the slurry to the Mangalore port through huge pipelines. Presently Kundremukh is thriving as a modern township,The dense forest cover is very intriguing because of its rich variety of wildlife and exhilarating pristine green views. Situated in the Chikmagalur district, it is now a Tiger Reserve under the Bhadra Sanctuary. This area is the origin of significant rivers such as Tunga, Bhadra, and Netravati; the Kadambi Waterfalls is a major tourist attraction.

Noted for its scenic beauty rich in wildlife surrounded by natural dense forests, spotting wildlife is challenging. One has to go deep into the forest and only daring enthusiast is welcomed. The drive through these dense forest ranges is highly enjoyable and enchanting.

Located 32 km (20 mi) from the Kalasa, the water fall has water falling onto Natural rock formations from a height of more than 100 feet (30 m). Getting into falls involves some trekking. The best time to visit this place is between October and May.

Agumbe the heaven of rain fall

Agumbe is one of the most scenic places on the Western Ghats of the Southern  India. Added to the lush green view all around, the attractions for the visitors is the spectacular sunset and vast opportunities it offers to the trekkers.

Agumbe is among the places that receive high rainfall and is rightly called the Cherrapunji of South India. Agumbe also served the screening of most of the episodes of one of the most popular television serial Malgudi Days based on R.K Narayan's novel. z

Sunset Point

Agumbe has a sunset point which receives lot of visitors. On a clear day, one can see the sun setting over the Arabian Sea though the sea is at quite a distance from Agumbe. It's located on the 14th hair pin bend on the mountain ride to Agumbe.

Kunchikal Falls

Important Info: Kunchikal Falls are not the highest waterfalls in India. Rumors have been spreading all over internet about this being a 455m falls, thus claiming it is the highest in India. 455 meters is the height of the top of the falls above sea level, not the height of the waterfalls.

Kunchikal Falls is a small waterfalls also known as Kunchikal Abby, located about 20kms from Thirthahalli. It is formed by the Varahi river.

Barkana Falls:
 
The trek to Barkana Falls is a beautiful trail, again passing through deep jungle. This is not a good trek during the rainy season. On the way to the falls, you will pass the Barkana Viewpoint. From here, you can get a tantalizing view of the waterfall, across a stretch of dense jungle.

Onake Abbi Falls:

 The trek to Onake Abbi Falls is a short trail, and there are steps leading up to the top of this small but amazingly beautiful cascade. From the top, you can get a full view of the waterfall and the stream that it creates. Onake means pounding stick in Kannada.

yercadu-the hillstation in salem

Yercaud is a hill station near Salem in Tamil Nadu, in the Eastern Ghats. Scenically, Yercaud is as enchanting and picturesque as the hill stations on the Western Ghats and trekking here can be one of the most pleasurable ways to pass time The town gets its name from the lake located at its center - in Tamil "Yeri" means "lake" and "Kaadu" means "forest". Yercaud is known for coffee plantations and orange groves. It also has an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India.

Yercaud is famous for oranges and coffee plantations and it has preserved some of the forests in original condition with several resident species of flora and fauna. The main crop frown in Yercaud is coffee, but fruits like guava and jackfruit and spices like black pepper, cardamom are also grown as plantation crops. The coffee plants were brought to Yercaud from Africa in 1820 by M. D. Cockburn.

Yercaud is known for Coffee Plantations and Orange Groves. The lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty are endowed with a salubrious climate. This quiet little hill station on the Shevaroy hills of the Eastern Ghats is the only one of its kind in Northern Tamil Nadu. Coffee and citrus fruits, most notably oranges, are grown in abundance apart from bananas, pears and jack. Scenically, Yercaud is as enchanting and picturesque as the hill stations on the Western Ghats and trekking here can be one of the most pleasurable ways to pass time.

As the temperatures do not fall to the extremes, there is no need for any heavy winter clothing for tourists who visit Yercaud. There are also many trekking spots available in and around Yercaud. During the month of May, a summer festival is conducted which includes flower shows, dog show boating races and fairs.