October 19, 2009
· Filed under Pithoragarh · Tagged Delhi, hill, hill station, himalaya, Himalayas, holiday destination, india, india tourism, india travel, new delhi, Pithoragarh, tourism, tourists, travel, travelling, uttrakhand
Pithoragarh is a city and Municipal Board in Pithoragarh district at Uttarakhand in India. Pithoragarh is a small town which is in the center of the western half of the Soar Valley. It is very similar to Kashmir valley on a miniature scale. Panch Chulhi, Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot snow-capped peaks are captured by Pithoragarh.
Pithoragarh is known as the gateway of north Himalaya also. You can walk out Kailash, Lake Manasarovar and Om Parvat pilgrims from Pithoragarh.
The main attraction of Pithoragarh are forts – the Government Girls’ Intermediate College building and the treasury and the tahsil. Chandak, Dewalthal, Dharchula, Munsiyari and Kali Mandir of Gangolihat are the other attractions of Pithoragarh town.
The most famous Lord Shiva cave temple, Kapileshwar Mahadev is also situated near about 3 km of Pithoragarh.
Tourist can enjoy some more attractive points of Pithoragarh which is around the town –
Ashur chulaa: This is the beautiful hill which has the fine view of Himalayas.
Dhwaj Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti. It is about 10 Km far away by Pithoragarh from road.
Chaukori: It is a small hill town which has great views of snowclad peaks. It is about 112 km far away from Pithoragarh via Gangolihat and Berinag.
A beautiful description about Pithoragarh a famous American writer, Bradley Swift writes in his book – “From Pithoragarh to Pittsburgh”.
Pithoragarh tourism as a hill station of India traveling is known as the view of Kashmir. Pithoragarh is not only a hill station for a tourist but also it is incorporated by valley. Geography and climate are the most beautiful as its culture.
Tourist can enjoy here a beautiful weather and fine views of Himalaya’s hills and valley. A beautiful evening can spend a new married couple. This is the best place for holiday destination as a hill station for a tourist.
You can follow this Google map to reach Pithoragarh from New Delhi:
September 11, 2009
· Filed under Chamba · Tagged Chamba, Char Dham, gangotri, garhwal, hill, hill station, india, Mussoorie, new tehri, north india, Rishikesh, tehri, tourist, tourists, travel, Uttarakhand, yamunotri
Chamba is known as the hill station of North India. It is situated in Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand, India. It is a nagar panchayat. You can say it a small town also. It is situated on the cross road of Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tehri and New Tehri. It is on the mid-way of Chamba-Dhanaulti road. Most of the tourist places are near about it – Dhanaulti, Surkanda Devi Temple and New Tehri. A tourist can reach here very easily from each part of Tehri and the Char Dham. Chamba is known as the ideal place to spend holiday also. So, it is one of the best holiday places of North India also. You can view very beautiful sunset here from several peaks such as Banderpunch and Bhagirathi.
Historically it is known as the part of Tehri Riyasat. It was called as Chamba or Chamua. Chamba town is mix up of Garhwali and north Indian culture. Chamba is known as the host location for Gangotri and Yamunotri for tourists. Its environmental beauty is just like heaven.
The most attractive place for tourist of Chamba is the town, Gabbar Singh Negi Memorial and Shri Bageshwar Mahadev Mandir. Chamba town is known as the main location of North India for any tourist. GMVN Tourist Guest House is the most famous of Chamba town to spend some times for tourists. The market is also situated on the hill.
Another place is Gabbar Singh Negi Memorial hall which has great importance, historically. Gabbar Singh was a brave solder of Garhwal Rifles. Gabbar Singh Negi Memorial hall was established in 1925 in Chamba. It is the best location for tourists in Chamba.
Shri Bageshwar Mahadev Mandir is also the most famous temple of Chamba. It is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The temple is very beautiful which attracts lots of tourists.
You can reach very easily to Chamba from roads, air or train. It is well connected with the most famous tourist places – Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tehri and New Tehri. You can enjoy here as holiday traveling or hill station traveling. Chamba is known as the most beautiful hill station of North India also.
August 8, 2009
· Filed under Tehri Dam · Tagged Char Dham, dam, Delhi, Himalayas, india, north india, north India tour, north India travel, tehri, Tehri Dam, tour, tourism, tourism guide, tourist, tourists, travel, traveling, Uttarakhand, uttaranchal
Tehri Dam is basically a dam of Uttarakhand which is known as 5th tallest dam of world. The dam was situated in Uttaranchal but it is now in Uttarakhand state of India. The dam is a major hydroelectric project under Tehri Development project near Tehri town, Uttarakhand, India.
Now, there is a question, is the place has importance from traveling point of view? Yes, it is one of the most important places of north India for tour and traveling. There are many things to see for tourists.
Yes, surly it can’t be a holiday destination or summer vacation place or usual traveling place but surly, it is the place which has great worth to travel. The height of Tehri Dam is 855 feet which is built on the Ganga River. The dam generates 2400 MW, irrigate about 270,000 hectares and supply of 270 million gallons of drinking water each day to Delhi, Uttar Prdesh and Uttarakhand, India.
Surly, Tehri Dam is not a traveling place of north India but it the place which has great worth for tourists. A tourist can think that it is only a dam and here is nothing to see but it is not the true fact.
For travelers, Tehri town and dam is the most beautiful place to enjoy and travel. In India tourism guide, the place is worthless but still I claim that it is one of the most beautiful towns of north India to travel.
It is situated in the foothills of Himalayas. Tehri Dam is the tallest dam of Asia. If you have plan to visit here then you can enjoy in Bhagirathi and Bhilangana valleys which is near Tehri town. You can enjoy on the dam also with biggest water supply and beautiful scene of water flowing.
A tourist can enjoy seeing the biggest dam. He can view the engineering of the dam and most beautiful places which is near about the dam. It is not Char Dham where you can visit for religion purpose. You can travel here to see water storing, water flows and range of Himalayas.
To reach here you can take bus or train for Uttarakhand from Delhi. It is well connected from air also. Reaching here by train is really great experience of traveling.
July 15, 2009
· Filed under Rishikesh · Tagged Char Dham, haridwar traveling, india, india tourism, india tourism guide, india travel, north india, north india travelling, Rishikesh, tour, tourism, tourist, tourists, travel, traveling, travels, Uttarakhand
Rishikesh has own rich history in north India. It is not a new traveling place but we can say it is a historical place of north India. Rishikesh is situated in Uttarakhand state of India. It is municipal board also in Dehradun District. It is one of the nearest places of Haridwar. You should know that it is known as gateway of Himalayas also. Rishikesh tours have great worth because it is the starting point to travel Char Dham.
Rishikesh words come from Sanskrit language that means “lord of the senses” (the God Vishnu). It is located in northern India in Himalaya foothills. Here, you will be able to see a great thing – Lakshman Jhula which is made by using jute rope. It is a bridge which was built by Lakshmana to cross the river Ganga. In the present time, it is not a jute rope bridge but it is now a strong bridge. There are Lakshmana temple and Lord Rama temple on the bank of the river.
Indian government has built a Ramjhula bridge which cross the Ganga River. Its official name is Sivananda Bridge which is not a historical. Rishikesh is also known as “the world capital of Yoga”. It attracts tourists as a Yoga and pilgrimage place. In the modern time it is the most famous as Yoga and meditation place of north India.
I like the most Rishikesh because it gives a glimpse of natural beauty. The place has many rivers, temples and jungle. Rishikesh traveling is the tours of heaven in north India. I never had seen this type of geography and climate. It gives the beauty of nature. The place is famous for natural remedies also. The place attracts tourists as hill station and pilgrimage.
Rishikesh is also the most famous place as white water rafting in the Ganga River. The best seasons for water rafting are September-November and March-April-May.
Jolly Grant is the nearest airport from Rishikesh which is about 15 Km away from Dehradun. Train route is also easiest option to reach Rishikesh. It is well connected to Haridwar. From Delhi station there are many trains for Haridwar like – AC Special Express, Mussoorie Express, Shatabadi Express, Jan Shatabdi etc.
Rishikesh is well connected by bus or car route also. You can take a view of Google map image from Delhi to Rishikesh:
June 13, 2009
· Filed under Char Dham · Tagged badrinath, Char Dham, destination, ganga, gangotri, himalaya, holiday destination, holy destination, india destination, india guide, india tourism, india tourism guide, india travel, india traveling, kedarnath, north india, north india travelling, tour, tourism, tourist, tourists, travel, traveling, travels, Uttarakhand, yamunotri
Char Dham broadly known as four abodes of God in the four directions of India. These destinations are – Puri in the east, Rameshwaram in the south, Dwarka in the west, and Badrinath in the north. These are most traveling places for Hindus as religious places of India.
There is another “Char Dham” in Uttranchal – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. These are situated in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand state in north India.
Gangotri: it is a small town in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The place is known as Hindu pilgrimage town which is situated on the bank of the river Bhagirathi. It is the source of the Ganga River also. It is on the Himalayan Range at 3,042 m height. There is a Gangotri temple also to worship the Ganga goddess.
Yamunotri: it is the source of the Yamuna River. The Yamuna River is also known as the goddess of Yamuna which is one of the pilgrimages of Char Dham. The temple is located in Uttrakhan, India.
Badrinath: it is also one of the holy town of Chamoli districts in the state of Uttarakhand. The pilgrimage was established by Adi Shankara in the ninth century. The place is known as godhead, Vishnu. So, it is most important pilgrimage place of Char Dham.
Kedarnath: the holy town is situated in Uttarakhand. It is about 3584m above sea level in the Himalayas. It is near the head of Mandakini River. Kedarnath temple is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims and it is known as one of the holiest Hindu temples. The place is known by the name of King Kedar who ruled here in the Satya Yuga.
These four destinations of North India are most famous for Hindu pilgrims across the world. These are known as “Char Dham” holy places. Char Dham attracts religious tourists of world. These are the places of Rivers and religion.
May 10, 2009
· Filed under Binsar · Tagged almora, Binsar, destination, hill station, himalaya, holiday destination, india, india tourism, india travel, india traveling, north india, north india travelling, tour, tourism, tourist, travel, travels, uttrakhand, wildlife, wildlife traveling
Bisar is one of the most beautiful places of north India. It is the destination of wildlife for tourists. In Uttrakhand, it is known as most reliable place for wildlife traveling. Binsar is situated in Uttrakhand state of India which is near about Almora. Its distance from Almora is only 33 km in north side. The place is on the top of Jhandi Dhar hills. So, it looks amazing in the morning and in the sunset.
Binsar is on the top of hills so, you are able to see all the tourists places which is near about 300 km – Kedarnath Peak, Shivling, Trisul and majestic Nanda Devi. You can view all these from ‘Zero Point’ which is in Binsar.
Binsar has rich history. It was the capital of Kings “Chand”. Chand emperor ruled over Kumaon from 11th to 18th centuries AD. The place was established in 1988 as wildlife for the conservation and protection of the shrinking broad leaf oak. The forest has about 200 birds’ species and it is under Central Himalayan region.
The forest has wide geography which covers over 45.59km². The place has been acclaimed as hill resort of India for traveling and tourism.
Travelers can walk, relax and soak in the sight of beautiful forest in Binsar. It offers beautiful valleys with lots of flowers, trees and plants to attract visitors. If you have plan to travel in Binsar then you should collect some necessaries things like – raincoat, umbrella etc. If you came to visit Binsar then you should surly travel these places also – Jageshwar, Patalas Bhubneshwar.
During the traveling of Binsar tourists can see Khali Estate and Binsar Mahadev which are most famous, here. Khali Estate was the home of Sir Henry Ramsay who was the British commissioner of Kumaun from 1856 to 1884.
To reach Binsar a person can take a bus or a train for Almora. Almora is well connected with rail and bus route.
Basically, Binsar has importance from wildlife traveling. It has great importance for bird’s species. From tourist point of view it is great for jungle traveling.
April 19, 2009
· Filed under Delhi · Tagged Delhi, delhi tourism, delhi tourists, delhi travel, delhi traveling, destination, historical, india, india travel, india traveling, indraprastha park, park, tourism, tourist, tourists, travel, traveling, travels
Indraprastha Park of Delhi in another word is also known as Sanjay Gandhi Park. It is one of the biggest parks of Delhi to enjoy, play and fun. The park is mainly for couple nowadays, but it has great importance from traveling and tourist point of view also.
The Indraprastha Park starts from Nizamuddin Railway station of Delhi and end to the corner of Pragati Maidan from South to North. From East it starts from the side of ITO road and end to the railway track of Nizamuddin.
If you visit the park, you will always get lots of family, school students, localities and couple. The park is well maintained by local authorities. In the park big sports like – Football, Cricket and Volleyball are not allowed.
There is no charge to enter in the park. In the center of park there is a big restaurant to fresh mood. Most of the families make a party in the park. It is rich from traveling point of view. It has historical importance also due to its geography.
Indraprastha Park is very neat and clean also. There are lots of flowers, trees and plants also to see. Grass of this park is very soft which provoke visitors to seat there. Many trees and plants give a polluted free air to enjoy visitors of the park.
From the India traveling point of view Indraprastha Park of Delhi is most suitable for fun and party. Either you can arrange your eatable by your homes or by the restaurants which is in the park.
In the day time it is most gathering park for the students and in the evening time it is for the couple.
It is very easy to reach Indraprastha Park because it is well connected by Ring roads of Delhi. Anyone can reach here by Outer Mudrika or Inner Mudrika here. It is in the center of Delhi with greater beauty and biggest like – Sanjay Lake in Delhi.
March 4, 2009
· Filed under Delhi · Tagged boating, culture, Delhi, delhi tourism, delhi traveling, east delhi, historical places, india, india tourism, india traveling, lake, north india, sanjay lake, society, tourism, travel, traveling
Delhi is the center of India from the traveling and tourism point of view. It has collection of different society, culture, tradition and historical archeology. Delhi is not only famous for capital of India but also it is famous for historical places.
Sanjay Lake which is situated at Patpar Ganj in Delhi is not most famous still because it is in the end of the East Delhi. It is undeveloped zone also. Patpar Ganj is an industrial estate of Delhi that is why it is not famous from tourism point of view. However, it has great historical places, lake and gardens to visit here.
Among all places of East Delhi Sanjay lake is one of the most famous places. It is famous for locals’ people to visit in morning, it is famous for young guys to play cricket and football, it is famous for children to swim in the lake but it is not famous from tourist point of view.
Another aspect of Sanjay Lake is government backup. For the lake government has nothing done so that it is not much clean and attractive. However, you can visit here to see lots of swimming duck, different types of flower, and people on boating. It means Sanjay Lake has full of natural scene.
Sanjay Lake has great space from boating point of view and its water is also much clean rather than other boating places of Delhi. It has larger area which looks like a big park but here tourists are not so many. Delhi is most famous tourist place of north India and Sanjay Lake is most famous place of East Delhi.
You can enjoy here with boating. Boating fair is 50 Rs. per boat for ½ hours. In each boat there are four seats so, only 4 people can participate in one boat.
For the family party it is the best park of Delhi. To reach here follow this Google map of Sanjay Lake. It is easy to reach here because all the buses of Delhi are well connected from this point. You need to reach Mother Dairy 1st. From the Mother Dairy, Sanjay Lake has walking distance.
February 13, 2009
· Filed under Haridwar · Tagged destination, Haridwar, haridwar traveling, hindu, holiday destination, holy destination, india, india destination, india travel, india traveling, kumbh, kumbh mela, north india, pilgrimages, tour, travel, travelling
Haridwar is also known as one of the most traveling destination in north India for religious people. It is known as Gateway to God also. In Haridwar there are four major pilgrimages. It is known as center destination for Hindu worshiper.
Kumbh Mela is most famous in Haridwar which is held once in 12 years. In the Mela millions of people come across the world to take a bath in Ganga River. It is situated on the bank of Ganga River.
Haridwar is not an enjoying place like a holiday destination of north India. We can not compare it with Nainital destination, Mussoori destination, Auli destination, Ranikhet destination, Kausani destination, Shimla destination or with Kullu-Manali destination which are most famous in north India as a holiday traveling destination.
Haridwar is the place also the place of herbal medicine and traditional studies along with lots of temples and ashrams. Here people believe that they see Footsteps of God (Har ki Pairi) in Haridwar.
Main attraction of Haridwar is temples. Its most famous temple is Mansa Devi Temple which is just 3.5 kms far way from the city at the top of Bilwa Parvat. You can reach there from opeway trolley or by foot also.
Chandi Devi Temple is second most famous place of Haridwar. It is about 6 kms away from the city which is situated at the top of Neel Parvat. It is also connected with Udan Khatola ropeway trolley and opposite of Har ki Pauri.
Rajaji National Park is also a well known destination for religious people. The park is about 10 kms away from the city. It has large area of 820 sq. You can enjoy here with the thinking of jungle visiting. Your favorite time for here can be 15th November to 15th June.
To reach here Jolly Grant is the nearest domestic airport. Jolly Grant is in Dehradun. Dehradun to Haridwar distance is about 52 kms. It is well connected with train and buses also.
January 11, 2009
· Filed under Kullu-Manali · Tagged destination, hidimba temple, hill station, himachal pradesh, india, india tourism, india tourism guide, india traveling, kullu, Kullu-Manali, manali, north india, north india travelling, rohatang pass, tibetan monastery, tour, tourism, travel, travelling, vashisht kund
Manali is a city of northern India’s small city which is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Manali is situated in Kulu valley and it is the part of Kullu District. Manali’s height is 1950 mts. from the sea level. It is well known as tourist destination in north India for snow capped hills. It is an ideal place for traveling destination as a holiday and honeymoon couple in all over world. In the Manali you can enjoy with numerous treks as adventure. It is the place of many adventure sports which you can enjoy here as hiking, skiing, trekking etc.
You can see that Manali has a small market which is very crowded with lots of interesting shops. In these shops you can buy carpets, woolen cloths, artificial jewelry etc. If you are as a tourist then you can enjoy of snowfall in winter season. In the Manali you can tour during the December to February. It is one of the beautiful places in the northern India which is surrounded by green forests and mountains.
Kullu is another destination which is away from 40 Km from Manali. It is also one of the famous traveling destinations for holidays in Himachal Pradesh. In the Kulu you can visit Bijli Mahadev temple, Raghunath Temple, wild life sanctuary etc. in the Kulu Vally. You should know that hot springs are the prime attractions of Kullu valley. One of the Indian cultures is famous in Kullu town which is Dussherra festival. Kullu is also famous for hill station like Manali. To travel in Kullu ideal time is May to June and September to November if you want to visit there as a traveler.
Most Traveling Places in Kullu-Manali
Hidimba Temple: Hidimba is the god of the temple. Hidima is wife of Bhima who is one of the five Pandavas. Hidimba temple is in the middle of the forest “Dhungiri Van Vihar” which is just 7 km. from the main market.
Tibetan Monastery: It is one of the best market in the mid of the city. The market is famous for it’s carpet, handicrafts, woolen shops etc. which are on cheap prices.
Vashisht Kund: Vyas is situated at distance of 3 km. from the main city. It is dedicated to sage Vashisht which is in the shape of pyramid.
Rohatang Pass: It is on the road of Manali-Keylong. It is situated at 4112 mts. above from the sea level at 51 km. It is the beautiful scene of snow falling.
To reach Kulu-Manali by road is very easy because it is well connected with all major parts of the India. Delhi to Manali distance is approximately 570 kms. You can catch any bus because buses are regular available from Delhi and Chandigarh to Kullu-Manali.
So, if you have planned to travel a beautiful snowing place, surrounded with hills then you should surely visit to Kullu-Manali. It is the heaven on the earth.
