Uttarakhand is the Beat Tourism place in North Indian region of Himalayas.

The name of the state was formally altered from Uttaranchal to Uttarakhand in 2007 and the state is frequently denoted as the Dev Bhumi or Land of God because it houses various religious places and places of worships that are regarded as the most sacred and propitious areas of devotion and pilgrimage. Uttarakhand was created by joining a number of districts from the northwestern part of Uttar Pradesh and a portion of the Himalayan Mountain Range and the  Dehradun serves as the provisional capital of the state and it is also the biggest city in the state and Nainital  another important city in the state. 

Tis pic view from  Nainital left ghori parbat and hathi parbat 

Uttarakhand economy is one of the fastest growing in recent times and agriculture is the most significant sectors in Uttarakhand. Rice, soybeans, wheat, groundnuts, pulses, coarse cereals and oil seeds are mainly grown crops and apples, pears, oranges, peaches, plums and litchis are widely grown and are an important part of the food industry. The state has high expectations in becoming a striking tourist destination and tourism is also coming up in the region and contributes in the annual earnings. This sector needs to be explored more and the state needs to invest more in tourism and another sector where the state need to progress is the agro industries as this will help boost its revenue.

Nainital Tourism

Nainital is one of the major hill stations of India, located in the state of Uttarakhand and nestled in the Himalayas, the hill resort is a must for people longing to witness the bounty of nature. The scenic town, known for its alluring weather, is visited by a large number of people throughout the year in the 19th century, Nainital turned into an exclusive preserve of the British, with hardly any Indian visible in the locales, except the Indian royalty or the labor.

Famous Naini lake in Nainitall

Nainital has something to offer to people from all walks of life and  If you are one of the adventurous sorts, you can indulge in trekking and a host of water sports. People with a religious bent of mind can visit the several holy shrines in the town and the hill resort is engulfed by three Mountains - Mt Naina, Mt Deopatha and Mt Ayarpatha, which render a picturesque look to the town. The historic town of Nainital regularly features in the ancient Puranas of India and according to a mythological tale in the Skand Purana, a dip in the Naini Lake is considered to be as holy as a plunge in the waters of the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet.

Nainital jim corbett

The hill station is also renowned as one of the major Shakteepeeths and hence, holds immense reverence for a devout Hindu and Goddess Shakti Devi is worshipped at Naina Devi temple of the town. It is believed that at Nainital, eyes (nain) of Goddess Sati fell, when Lord Shiva carried her charred body and the town of Nainital earned its name from the presence of Naini Lake, situated right in the heart of the city. 

Small lake of Khurpatal and a village

The period of December to February is the time of annual snowfall in the region and If one is lucky enough to be in the city during these months, he might get to see the bewitching spectacle of fresh snowfall. Those on a tour to Nainital can also take a sojourn to the nearby hill resorts of Almora, Ranikhet and Kausani and  In short, we can say that the beautiful hill station of Nainital has undoubtedly become one of the favorite tourist hotspot of India, attracting people from across the globe for its sheer serenity and beauty.

The hill station of Nainital, situated in the foothills of Kumaon, is known to enjoy nature's splurge to the fullest and people flock to this beautiful town of Uttarakhand, just to enjoy its gripping weather and splendid natural beauty. Apart from natural splendor, the places to see in Nainital include a host of other attractions as well and the hill resort is covered with lofty mountains and is dotted with lakes, where one can indulge in trekking and water sports, respectively. Boating in the numerous lakes of Nainital is quite a common activity, in which the tourists indulge.

Bhimtal 

Situated 22 km from the city center, Bhimtal Lake is the biggest lake of Nainital and it is named after one of the Pandav brothers Bhim and the lake boasts of an island within its precincts, which is home to a very famous temple.

Snow View Point

Situated at an altitude of 2,260 m, Snow View Point is one of the coldest regions in Nainital and here, you can capture breathtaking pictures of snow-covered peaks and mountains. The ideal time to visit snow point is during the months of October and November and a sojourn to Nainital is undoubtedly incomplete without a visit to the Snow Point.

The best time to visit Haridwar is from October to March and Summers, from April to July, get very hot in Haridwar. Temperatures hover around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)  and  the clean water of the Ganges is really refreshing though. The monsoon season, from July to September, is unsuitable to taking a dip in the Ganges as the river bank becomes unstable and currents are strong because of the rain and winters, from November until February, get cold during the night.

Haridwar

Haridwar's main attractions are its temples (particularly Mansa Devi temple, where the wish fulfilling goddess resides), ghats (steps leading down to the river), and Ganges River and take a holy dip and cleanse your sins. As the sun sets, head to Har ki Pauri ghat to witness the magical Ganga Aarti (prayer) at around 6-7 p.m. every night. And fiery lamps combined with the chanting of mantras, clanking of bells and enthusiastic crowd, is very moving.

Lord shiva at haridwar

The most famous festival to take place at Haridwar is the Kumbh Mela, held there once every 12 years and it draws tens of millions of pilgrims who come to bathe in the Ganges and be absolved of their sins. The last Kumbh Mela was the 2010 Haridwar Kumbh Mela and in addition to these melas, many religious Hindu festivals are celebrated in Haridwar and some of the most popular ones are the Kanwar Mela (July-August) devoted to Lord Shiva, Somwati Amavasya (July), Ganga Dussehra (June), Kartik Poornima (November), and Baisakhi (April).

Pic of Devprayag

Devprayag is situated at an altitude of 475mts above sea level at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River and Devprayag is situated in Tehri Garhwal district and some part of Devprayag comes under Pauri Garhwal district. Devprayag is the last prayag (confluence) of Alaknanda River and from this point the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River is known as Ganga and the town lies on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, 71kms ahead of Rishikesh.

View of Devprayag

The town is the seat of the pundits of Badrinath Dham and the town of Devprayag holds great religious importance amongst Hindus as the divine Ganga River takes its real form from here. The town is named after Dev Sharma who led his ascetic life here and it is also believed that he was blessed with a glimpse of god and the place showers the tourists with its serene and divine natural beauty and it is also believed than Lord Rama and King Dushratha did penance here and an ancient Raghunathji Temple built above the confluence with massive rocks and it is believed that the temple was built more than ten thousand years ago.

Kashmir is best Tourism in World

Kashmir valley tour can be a lot of fun and enjoyment when you are traveling with your family or friends and  the kashmir valley had been so beautiful since it was discovered by man. God has bestowed kashmir with the unique natural beauty, that's why people often want to come back again and again and the tall mountain snow peaks, green meadows dotted with wild flowers of different shades, evergreen forests and serene cool atmosphere of Kashmir has enchanted kings and common man alike. Traveling deeper into these valleys can be very wonderful for everyone the changing landscape from different views and angles .

Kashmir valley

The pastoral beauty and simplicity of the people living there can be the treat for the eyes of the observer and many people from the ages have traveled to Kashmir in search of peace and beauty the saints made it their abode because of its purity and peacefulness.

Valleys of Kashmir

Some of the famous valleys which you will visit during your Kashmir valley tour are pahalgam valley, beetab valley, Aru valley, baisarn valley, these valleys are located nearby pahalgam and  other valleys are gulmarg valley, khilanmarg valley, yousmarg and the valley of sonmarg, there are also so many valleys in Kashmir but they don’t have access by road and for your unlimited and splendid holidays and vacations in Kashmir.

Gulmarg

 Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country and originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected twenty one different varieties of flowers from here and now  Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter.

Gulmarg snow picture

The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching there-- roads bordered by rigid avenues of poplar give over to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque villages and depending on the season, nature's colours could be the translucent green of spring, summer's rich emerald, or autumn's golden hues, when scarlet chillies festoon windows of village homes. After Tangmarg, the climb to Gulmarg begins through fir-covered hillsides and at one point, known simply as View Point, travellers generally stop their vehicles for a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snow-covered mountains, almost within touching distance.

Pahalgam golf course

Pahalgam the Valley Of Shepherds
At an altitude of 2,130m and about 95-km from Srinagar , Pahalgam is probably the most popular hill resort in the Kashmir valley  and  since it is rather lower than Gulmarg the nighttime temperatures do not drop so low and it has the further advantage of the beautiful Lidder River running right through the town.Pahalgam is situated at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by soaring, fir-covered mountains with bare, snow-capped peaks rising behind them and  the Aru flows down from
the Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the Sheshnag from glaciers along the great Himalayan.
At the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder and Sheshnag Lake, Pahalgam was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views and now it Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer and here a number of hotels and lodges cater to all preferences and budgets, from luxurious to unpretentious trekkers' lodges, including JKTDC's delightfully romantic, fully furnished huts, partially concealed by giant pine trees.

Pahalgam zoo large

There are many short walks available from Pahalgam and in addition it is an excellent base for longer treks such as those to the Kolahoi glacier or to the Amarnath cave and  Pahalgam can also be used as a starting point for treks out of the region and it is particularly famed for its many shepherds and they're a common sight, driving their flocks of sheep along the paths all around the town.
Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly hills, it is worth hiring a pony rather than walking and also  Pony fares are posted at prominent locations.
       Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 15 km from Pahalgam and the drive up to the village is alluring too. The location of the village among the grasslands, make this place a tourist delight and  It is reachable by walking along a mountain path. The village also serves as the start point for trekking to Kolahoi glacier and another long trek for the serious trekker is to Sonmarg, which can be covered in 3 days! Besides, the valley is also known to be a good site for camping. Instead of taking the regular pony ride it is recommended that tourists explore the surrounding valley on foot to get a full sense of its beauty.

Aru Valley

Aru valley is one of the most beautiful hill resorts of Kashmir . There are small hamlets of wood-and-stone houses, some of them in the typical Gujjar-shepherd style with flat roofs, squat and backed against the hillside and towering at a height of approximately 2408 meters, it follows the shepherds' trail to the high Kashmiri meadows.

         Dal Lake is in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and the urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is nicknamed the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel" and the lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.

Dal lake

The shore line of the lake, about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels and scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season here, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake.
The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens and the floating gardens, known as "Rad" in Kashmiri, blossom with lotus flowers during July and August.

Sonamarg

Sonamarg which means ' meadow of gold ' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky and  the Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. In late April when Sonamarg is open for road transport, the visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet and ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months. The climate of Sonamarg is very bracing,but the rainfall is frequent though not heavy, except for two or three days at a time in July and August . A close by excursion is to Baltal, 15 km East of Sonamarg and the little valley lies at the foot of the Zojila, only a day's journey away from the sacred cave of Amarnath is a base camp for Amarnath yatra and also trekkers can reach the starkly splendid roof-top of the world Leh, by crossing over the Zoji La pass.

Sonmarg Valley

At Sonamarg the Jammu and Kashmir tourism department  is organising river rafting tournaments yearly, which has recently seen the participation of teams abroad and a large number of Hindi movies have been pictured in the serene beauties of Sonamarg.

Tamilnadu Tourist Places and Attractions

Tamil Nadu is a state in the south eastern of Indian Peninsula.One of the four Dravidian states of India and  it has had more than 4,000 years of continuous cultural history.Tamil Nadu has some of the most remarkable temple architecture in the country, and a living tradition of music, dance and fine arts and lots of famous temples.Tamil Nadu is well heritage sites, hill stations, waterfalls, national parks and the fabulous wildlife and scenic beauty place.

Tamilnadu Monuments Rippon Building

The Chola Temples constructed by the king Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra are sites of glorious heritage and architectural achievements and The Cultural heritage site includes the three great temples of 11th and 12th century namely, the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.he temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.The site was inscribed under UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004 as Cultural heritage under criteria.Thanjavur is the home to the Chola Kingdom and the location of the Brihadisvara Temple built in the 11th Century and the temple made with 130,000 tons of granite is the tallest in South India and has been built in such a way that the shadows of the gopuram and its pillars do not fall on the ground any time during the day.

Chola Temple

Courtallam is a panchayat town situated at a mean elevation of 160 m (520 ft) on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu in India. Many seasonal and a few perennial rivers such as the Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambaraparani River .The falls carry a good amount of water only when there is a rain on the hills and so it is better to see the weather forecast, when plans to come Kutraalam. From June to September South West Monsoon will gift the fantastic season that is the cold breeze with mild temperature and which is available only in Kutraalam. From October to December North East Monsoon sets over in Tamil Nadu and the climate is cold and the rains are very heavy and Sometimes the falls get flooded and people are not allowed to bath during floods.

Courtallam water fall

Peraruvi (main falls) the biggest falls in courtallam.It is high about 60m. The flow of water is interrupted by the Pongumakadal is deep crater about 19m and comes down with greatly reduced impact making a bath safe.
Vattakottai Fort (or 'Circular Fort') is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari, TamilNadu the southern tip of India and it was built in the 18th century as a coastal defence-fortification and barracks in the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. It was constructed under the supervision of Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, an ex-Dutch naval officer of the Dutch East India Company and  who became commander of the Travancore Army (the very army that defeated him in the Battle of Colachel) in the 18th century, after he earned the trust of the Travancore King Marthanda Varma. De Lannoy constructed Vattakottai, as part of the defence-fortifications he undertook throughout Travancore.

Hill View from Vattakottai_Fort

The fort is made by a granite blocks and today a part of the fort extends into the sea. It is a protected site under the Indian archaeological department and a major renovation of the fort was undertaken recently by the department, and the site is now a popular tourist spot.Vattakottai Fort commands a picturesque view of both the sea on the one side and the hills (Western Ghats) on the other side and another interesting feature near the site is a beach of black sands and It is near about 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kanyakumari town.

Meenakshi Amman temple

Meenakshi Amman Temple is an avatar of the Hindu goddess Parvati - the consort of Shiva and she is also one of the Hindu female deities to have a major temple devoted to her. The name "Mīnachchi" means fish eyed and is derived from the words "mīna" meaning fish and "akṣi" meaning eyes and the lady goddess Meenakshi is the principal deity of the temple and not Sundareswarar - this is unlike most Shiva temples in South India where Shiva is the principal deity. According to Hindu legend.
    The Shore Temple at Mamallapuram, built during the reign of the Pallava King Rajasimha (c. 700 - 728), is the earliest important structural temple in Southern India and its three sanctuaries are dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Prominent in this photo are the temple walls, topped by large sculptures of Nandi.It is  two steep pyramidal towers capped by octagonal domes.

 Sailors gave the name Seven Pagodas to the Shore Temple when they saw this tall structure on the seashore, as the temple probably acted as a landmark for navigation of their ships and  it appears like a Pagoda, the name became familiar to the seafarers.

Shore Temple

This structural temple complex was the culmination of the architectural creations that were initiated by the King First Narasimha Varma  .The king popularly called as Mammalla after whom the Mamallapuram town is named, in mid 7th century starting with the Cave temples and the monolithic Rathas and the architectural creation of sculpturing cut-in and cut-out structures continued during subsequent periods, as seen in the Atiranachanda cave, the Pidari rathas and the Tiger cave, the main credit for the architectural elegance of the Shore Temple complex in the category of structural temples goes to the King Rajasimha (700–28 AD), also known as  Second Narasimhavarman, of the Pallava Dynasty and it is now inferred that this temple complex was the last in a series of temples that seemed to exist in the submerged coastline; this is supported by the appearance of an outline of its sister temples off the coast during the last Tsunami of 2004 which struck this coastline and the design of the Shore Temple was continued by the Cholas (in the temples that they built) who ruled Tamil Nadu after defeating the Pallavas.

Kanyakumari beach

Kanyakumari
One of the most exotic places to go in India is the city of Kanyakumari and also known as Cape Comorin, which is filled with many and interesting tourist attractions. Perhaps what makes it so interesting is the fact that it is located at the southernmost part of India and hence it is somewhat of a well of culture ready to be explored by tourists.
The rich history and the cultural heritage of Kanyakumari is one of mixed culture and profound heritage and the city of Kanyakumari have been around for thousands of years as it has been the city of culture, history, arts, economy and the hub of civilization for centuries. In Kanyakumari, you can find instances of many religions like Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism easily And Its mixed heritage of the city has called out for many people for pilgrimage that has been going on for centuries.
 Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) represents all the beautiful things that India has to offer the world and you can find many temples, churches, religious pillars and statues that will keep the head spinning. It is a place of mixed culture that is reflected in the arts, buildings and even in the food and you can have an excursion to the Kumari Amman Temple or to the Vattakottai Fort that stands erect even today

Rajasthan is most popular tourist destinations in India.

The Rajasthan is known for a vibrant culture, colourful clothes and friendly people and also breath taking historic monuments. Impregnable forts and palaces, lakes, shimmering deserts and colorful villages and vibrant songs and dances and exotic wild lives .

Camel and Desert

Culture of Rajasthan

Despite the relative poverty of the desert people.Rajasthanis are a colourful and  happy and proud people with a culture deeply rooted in tradition. The Rajasthanis are traditional to the point of being orthodox and extremely conservative and it  especially in matters of caste and community. Till not so long backand here  women were restricted to living within the purdah and education and careers were distant dreams for most women. In matters of honour, the Rajasthanis are very touchy and any insult and  real or imagined can end in bloodbaths, even today.

Cultural Rajasthan

City Palace of Udaipur  it  is a series of Palaces built on the east bank of Lake Pichola in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The majestic palace of granite and marble was originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia clan soon after he discovered the city of Udaipur and Subsequent Maharanas added their own structures within the palace complex later, but it is interestingly there is no sign of any inconsistency in the overall appearance.

city palace udaipur

Jaisalmer is heart of the desert and this is the city of famous Golden Fort. The fort made of a yellow sandstone, takes a shimmering golden hue with the beams of the setting sun. Visit the intricately carved havelis (palaces). A camel safari would take you right into the desert and which is one of the prime tourist attractions in Rajasthan. Ride through the sandy track and pitch your tent in the evening amid the rolling sand dunes. Camp fire, mashaals, and folk dances and music - it is a tale from the Arabian Nights.

Jaisalmer tours

Nakki  lake is very nice place for photography  and boating.It is a very ancient sacred Lake and according to the Hindu legend and It is called by this name because it was dug out from Nails (Nakh).The lake is in length of near about a half mile .It is width about of a quarter of mile and 20 to 30 ft. deep towards the dam on the west. It is an important tourist attraction of Mount Abu and There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake.Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace are also on hills near the Lake and boating in the lake and horse rides around the lake are available.

Nakki lake

The Hawa Mahal('Palace Of The Winds'), is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty and  The main architect of this palace built of red and pink sandstone, is Lal Chand Ustad.The palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god and Considered as an embodiment of Rajputana architecture, the main highlight of Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or 'Jharokhas' which are decorated with intricate designs. The main intention behind the construction of the Mahal was to facilitate the royal women and provide them a view of everyday life through the windows and  they never appeared in public.

Hawa mahal in Jaipur

Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and also known as Sun City and It is a major attraction spot for tourists. Alike Jaipur, Jodhpur is famous for its palaces and forts ,temples as well as its natural scenery decorated with Thar Desert. It got the name ‘Sun City’ for its bright, sunny weather also ‘Blue City’ for its blue painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur is a major industrial root by which goods are carried.

Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Jodhpur was founded by a Rajput prince Rao Jodha from Rathore lineage and during medieval time it served Mughal Empire eventually followed by the British rulers.

Jodhpur environment is hot and semi-arid with a rainy season from June to September and  yearly average rain is 24 millimeters. In summer Jodhpur suffers an extreme temperature above 45 degree Celsius but in winter it dips below 10 degree Celsius.

Laxmi Niwas Palace

Laxmi Niwas Palace 

The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a former residential palace of the king of the former Bikaner state and the Maharajah Ganga Singh in Bikaner in the Indian state ofRajasthan. It was designed by the British architect, Samuel Swinton Jacob in the year 1902 and the style of architecture is Indo-Saracenic. It is now a luxury hotel owned by Golden Triangle.

How to reach by Rail

Rajasthan is well connected on the vast network of Indian railways and mail trains go on regular scheduled runs to cities like Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Jodhpur, Chittaurgarh.  Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Udaipur Trains from Calcutta, Mumbai and Delhi .

How to reach by Air

Jaipur and Udaipur are the cities with airports that are connected by regular flights to Delhi and Mumbai. Airport to city bus and taxi,auto rickshaws also tourist taxis. But tourist taxi are available outside these airports for the ride into the city. Some of hotels will also arrange pick-ups for their reserved guests.

Darjeeling one of most magnificent hill resorts in the world

Darjeeling is a perfect spot for a relaxing and peaceful getaway and is easily accessible from the rest of the country. The nearest airport from Darjeeling is in Bagdogra,near Siliguri. There are many popular tourist attractions, which are included in most Darjeeling tour packages. These include the Buddhist Monasteries, Himalayan Zoo, Tiger Hill, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Batashiya Loop and Japanese Peace Pagoda, among others.

Darjeeling

During a Darjeeling tour, ride the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as Toy Train and also try the world-famous Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling also offers several eating-out options. Various cuisines like North Indian, Nepali, Tibetan, and Continental are easily available in the restaurants and cafes of Darjeeling. While on a Darjeeling tour, you can also indulge in adventurous outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking and trekking. Darjeeling Tour India - Get discounted deals available on India Darjeeling Tour Packages at MakeMyTrip. Enjoy Darjeeling Tours, vacation Tours Darjeeling, Darjeeling Tourism at lowest prices. Also check our other theme destination packages.

Toy Train

Best time to visit Darjeeling

Darjeeling has a moderate climate with all five distinct seasons in a year. The best season to visit the place is from September to June, take woolen clothes in winters.

• Winters (December to January) have a cool climate within the average range of 5 °C to 7 °C. Minimum temperature this season can be freezing –2 °C. Snowfalls are not common during winters. It is an ideal time for honeymooning.

• Spring (February to March) season is charming with moderate climate. This season is best with scenic beauties.

• Summers (April to June) are mild with maximum temperature never crossing 25 °C. the pleasant climate attracts lots of tourists during this season. The time is favorable for all tourist activities.

• Monsoons (July to August) are accompanied with intense torrential rain causing roadblocks.

• Autumn (September to November) is accompanied with intermittent showers and Darjeeling looks marvelous during this period.

September to November is ideal for sightseeing and outings. December to January is perfect for those like chilly climate and is best period for honeymooners. February to June is ideal for all tourist activities in Darjeeling. Kolkata to Darjeeling C is 624 km and Delhi to Darjeeling is 441 km and Nagpur to Darjeeling 1481 km.Ahmedabad to Darjeeling 2170 km and Pune to Darjeeling 2284 km

Tiger Hill is located at an altitude of 2590 meters (8482 ft.) and 15 km from Darjeeling town. From here, you can get a splendid view of Mount Everest, the highest mountain and Kanchenjunga range.

Valley Tea Estate of Darjeeling

In Darjeeling, it will be a unique experience to visit a nearby Tea Garden to observe the real method of the manufacturing of Darjeeling Tea. You can even have the chance of buying tea directly form the tea factory. There are about 70 tea estates in this hill area and the most nearby one is the Happy Valley Tea Estate, which is about 3 kms from the city or within a walking distance of about 40 minutes.

Darjeeling War Memorial

Rock Garden

The Rock Garden (also known as Barbotey Rock Garden) at Chunnu Summer Falls and Ganga Maya Park, near it, are recently added tourist spots in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, (India). It is a showpiece meant to lure tourists back to Darjeeling after political agitations disrupted the visit by tourists in the 1980s. There is one more rock garden in Darjeeling named as Sir John Anderson Rock Garden, which is part of Lloyd's Botanical

   

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Ganga Maya Park is further down the road, about 3 kilometers from the Rock Garden. Named after an innocent victim of police firing during the GNLF agitation, “it meanders down the course of a chortling mountain stream, past gazebos, clumps of flowering shrubs and trees, over humped backed bridges under which koi-carp coruscate, and into a circular lake with paddle boats and a waterfall.” It has a small lake where boating facilities are available. Gorkha folk dances are performed to entertain the tourists.

   

Darjeeling

Kurseong located at a height of 2458 Mts. (4864 ft), placed at a lower elevation for those who hate the severe winters of Darjeeling, Kurseong enjoys a milder and a very strong weather all over the year. Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore and the great composer Atul Prasad Sen got inspiration for some of their famed works around Kurseong. Sister Nivedita, the great follower of Swami Vivekananda made Kurseong her residence. A charming walk through the jungle of Cryptomaria japonica on the road, now called Aranya Sarani, escorts to the vast unlock meadows at Chimney. Almost 4 kilometers from Kurseong Railway Station in a stylish mansion in the deep woods of St. Mary's Hill is housed the Eastern Forest Rangers' College (EFRC). Earlier the campus was the sight of St. Mary's seminary, the first such seminary of the east of Suez. A statue of Jesus and Mary and the newly built Jt. John's Church, an example of modern architectural brilliance, are also located on the same hill. A picnic at Kettle Valley Picnic Spot at Dilaram Tea Estate on the Banks of the river Rinchengtong offers you an unusual opportunity to play in its crystal-clear waters in the backdrop of snow-clad mountains.

                                                                                                       

Mirik

It is one of the stunning hill stations at an altitude of 1767 meters with its own particular charms. Mirik has a wonderful lake and likewise eye-soothing tea gardens. Outstanding view of sunrise and sunset can be seen from Mirik Mountain. One can get pleasure from the huge area of orange orchards. Mirik is also the major supplier of oranges in West Bengal. From the top, one can have an aerial vision of the peaceful village life around the hill area amidst the flourishing green tea estate. Here you can also enjoy boat and horse riding. Those who are interested in gardening can buy variety of baby plants and seeds and other garnishes. The Sumendu Lake The lake is the chief attraction here and there is a 3.5 Km Path around it. You can boat here and the thick forest of pine, cardamom and the orange will certainly fascinate your heart. Another magnetism of Mirik is Pashupatinagar in the margin of Nepal.                                 

Tiger Hill

A viewpoint from where one can get a wide view of the plains and the mountains. Sunrise and sunset seen from this point are treasured sights.

Deosi Dara & Rai Dhap

These are the observation point contributing a panoramic vision of the plains, the hills and the peaks are an idyllic picnic spot. The source of drinking water for the whole of Mirik.

Delhi is the Best for Tourist Places in India

Taj Mahal was built by a grief stricken Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal sits pretty on the northern side of this green paradise. It looks the same from all the four sides! The Quranic inscriptions on its four entrances are carved in such subtle increase in size that may appear to be of the same size from top to bottom! Shahjahan invited master craftsmen from as far as Italy and Persia to help design his ambitious tribute to love.

The Taj Mahal is phenomenal not in the beauty alone that shines forth, but in the deep planning and design that went into its making, and the ethereal idea of immortalizing love. Delicate carvings in marble vie with gorgeous pietra dura for attention. Lapis-lazuli, Cornelian, Mother of pearl, Agate and Emerald are inlayed in floral and geometrical patterns in the marble itself. This enchanting mausoleum, on the bank of river Yamuna started in 1631 and it took 22 years to complete with the help of an estimated 20000 workers.

Taj Mahal

The Agra Fort The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1666, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan.The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Shahjahan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir's Palace; Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.  
Jama Masjid

The building with rectangular open forecourt was constructed in 1648A.D. by Shahajahan's daughter, Jehanara Begum. Of particular importance is its wonderful assimilation of Iranian architecture.

Jama Masjid

Red Fort

     The Red Fort (usually transcribed into English as Lal Qil'ah or Lal Qila) is a 17th-century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present Delhi) that served as the residence of the Mughal Emperors and  the fort was the palace for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's new capital, Shahjahanabad, the seventh city in the Delhi site. He moved his capital here from Agra in a move designed to bring prestige to his reign, and to provide ample opportunity to apply his ambitious building schemes and interests. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.

Fahpur Sikri Palace

The fort lies along the Yamuna River, which fed the moats that surround most of the walls.The wall at its north-eastern corner is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh Fort, a defence built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. The construction of the Red Fort began in 1638 and was completed by 1648. The Red Fort has had many developments added on after its construction by Emperor Shah Jahan. The significant phases of development were under Aurangzeb and later under later Mughal rulers. It was designated  UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The earlier Red Fort was built by Tomara king Anangpala, now it is known as the Qulb Mosque.

Golconda

Golkonda

Golkonda also known as Golla konda (shepherd's hill) a ruined city of south India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c.1518–1687), is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad. It is also a mandal of Hyderabad District. The region is universally famous for the mines that have produced the world's most famous and coveted gems, including The Hope Diamond, Idol's Eye, The Koh-i-Noor and Darya-i-Noor.

The most important builder of Golkonda was Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah Wali, the fourth Qutub king of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty. Ibrahim was following in the spirit of his ancestors, the Qutub Shahi kings, a great family of builders who had ruled the kingdom of Golkonda from 1512. Their first capital, the fortress citadel of Golkonda, was rebuilt for defense from invading Mughals from the north. They laid out Golkonda's splendid monuments, now in ruins, and designed a perfect acoustical system by which a hand clap sounded at the fort's main gates, the grand portico, was heard at the top of the citadel, situated on a 300-foot (91 m)-high granite hill. This is one of the fascinating features of the fort.

They ruled over most of present day Andhra Pradesh before the British Raj. After transferring Northern Circars to British, they ruled the Telangana region and some parts of present day Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Jhansi Jhansi  Urdu  is a historic city of northern India, located on the banks of the Pahuj or Pushpavati River, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located in the region of Bundelkhand. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi District and Jhansi Division. The original walled city grew up around its stone fort, which crowns a neighboring rock. This district is on the banks of the Betwa River.

Jhansi Fort India

The city is situated between the rivers Pahuj and Betwa between North longitudes 24°11´ and 25°57´and East latitudes 78°10´and 79°25´. It has an average elevation of 284 metres or 935 feet. The boundary of the city is irregular, the northern boundary being contiguous with that of the district of Jalaun. Jhansi is well connected to all other major towns in Uttar Pradesh by road and railway networks. It is about 415 km from New Delhi and 292 km from Lucknow, and it is called the Gateway to Bundelkhand.The National Highway Development Project has supported development of Jhansi. The north-south corridor connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari passes through Jhansi as does the East-West corridor; consequently there has been a sudden rush to infrastructure and real estate development in the city. A greenfield airport development has been planned.

Puri Tourism in Orissa

Jagannath Temple is a famous  temple in puri  dedicated to Jagannath and located in the town of Puri in the state  Orissa in  India and the name Jagannath is a combination of the Sanskrit words (Jagat) and (Nath). The temple is an important pilgrimage destination for many Hindu traditions, particularly  worshippers of Krishna and part of the Char Dham pilgrimages that a Hindu is expected to make in one's lifetime and the temple was built in the 11th century atop its ruins by the progenitor of the Eastern Ganga dynasty and King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva.The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra festival, in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars.

Puri Temple

 The temple is sacred to the Vaishnava traditions and saint Ramananda who was closely associated with the temple and it is also of particular significance to the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism whose founder and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was attracted to the deity, Jagannath, and lived in Puri for many years.

The puri Jagannatha temple is situated in the puri district in Odisha (previously called Orissa) gives much ascendancy to the Vaishnavas and Puri on the eastern coast of India, is one of the four dhamas. The other three being dwaraka in the west, Badrinath in north and rameswaram in the south which is a saiva kshetra  and Jagannath temple is dedicated to Krishna is worshiped as krishana bhadra  with his brother , Balaram also known balabhadra and sister subhadra, also called ekanamsa.

Jaganath, Subhadra and Balaram

The paramount deity is season the ratna simhasana in the inner most part of the temple and Sridevi is also seated on the ratnavedi at the left side of the lord Jagannath  which is representative of all powers is also installed on the ratnavedi. 

The ancient puranas and literature have stated about the antique of the lord jagannath and copper plates belonging to the4th century A.D. stated the sanctification of jagannath puri temple. The great vaishnava saint adi sankaracharya (778-820A.D) visited puri in first quarter of the 9th century A.D., and established one his four pithas known as bhogabardhan or gobardhan math at puri the other deities which wees being worshiped hear are Nikakantha, Narasimha, Ardhasini, Markaneswar, Jambeswar and Kapalmochana and a tank called makandeya was also there as a sacred place.

Puri Temple

Puri Jagannath Temple

The eastern ganga ruler anantavarman choda gangadeva encouraged movement of vaishnavism and constructed the jagannath temple at puri. The main tower was not completed in his period and the other parts of the puri jagannath temple were gradually extended by his successors.

The town is bounded on the south by the bay of bengal. the puranas and texts mention it by various names such as puri jagannath, jagannath puri , Niladri Nilchala, Sri kshetra mandirmala kshetra and Nilachackra, purusottama kshetra purusottam puri , jagannath dham and sankha kshetra. The lord jagannath or purusottam abodes on a nilagiri kshetra the most ancient name of the place was Nilachaia or blue hill and the holy city puri has the mathas belonging to different sects performing different rituals.

 Lord Jagannath.

The great epic “Ramayana’ enumerates rama exhorts vibhishana to devote himself to the worship of jagannatha the family deity of ikshvaku dynasty tradition associates the worship of the deity of purusottama with the name of lndradyumna and the mahabaratha states that a legendary king named lndradyuma and the epic story of indradyumna and the tank named after him appear to have helped to develop the traditional association of king inddradyumna and indyumna-sarover with purusottama jagannatha.

Matsyapurana refers alarge number of which puri occupied an important place in Orissa. The vishnupurana   which is considered to have been composed in the third-fourth centuries refers to jagannatha as an important deity and the god jagannath, the sacredness of the place and construction of the temple are described in the puranas like theagni,the the brahma,the padma and the skanda .the famous sea port town of puri was marked by Chinese pilgrim hiuen tsang as charitrapur tantric literature(10th-11thcenturyA.D) also mentions the lord jagannatha.the kalikapurana and the tantra yamal are the examples of the tantric works which refer todarurupi (wooden made) jagannatha as the presiding deity of the purottsama kshetra in utkala. The kalikapurana states that the jagannatha is the supreme deity of udra desa. The famous drama prabodha chandelle king kiritivaraman (1041-70A.D) mentions purusottama as a god.

 Rathayatra

Description of the temple

Puri Jagannatha temple is the highest among the existing temples in Orissa and the temple is 214ft high from the road level is on a perfect pancharatha plan. In front of the entrance to the eastern gate way there is themarvelous sun pillar, It is amonolithicshaft of the chlorate with 16 sides and the temple has two big concentric walls and four gates both in outer and inner walls . The outer wall of the temple which is called meghanada prachira and the inner wall know as karma bedha surround the temple and other structures such as mukthi mandapa sacred places and the outer enclosure is called simha dwara. The entrance on the southern, western and northern sides of the outer enclosure are known as aswadwara and Vyaghrdwara, hastidwara respectiveiy,Navagrahas are depicted on all the gates.

RATHA YATRA

Rathayatra of jagannatha

The rathayatra of jagannatha starts from the jagannatha temple of puri and goes to the country side residence of the deities at gundicha bari two miles away and Subhadra is not even a minor deity and the presence of her image with Krishna and balarama is unusual and the only one to be found. The images of Krishna, balarama and subhadra are incomplete as none of them have arms or legs and this most unusual. Legend has it that once king indradyumna saw a wonder box floating downs the river. The box contained relics of Krishna and the king commissioned the divine architect, vishwakarman,for the purpose. Vishwakarman agreed,but one condition that we would not be disturbed while he was craning the images king indradyumna grew restless and curious to see what progress had been mad walked into vishwakarman’s workship and  Vishwakarman was very up set at having broken his own word but brahma came to his help and agreed to breathe life into the images.