Rishikesh River Rafting

Highlights:

Rishikesh is known for important Pilgrimage Centre set on the banks of river Ganga but white water rafting makes Rishikesh more popular in India. Rafting is an adventure sport which can offer most memorable days in your life.

 

Rafting is usually done in a rubber boat known as Raft and the rafting is being carried in rapids formed by river. Rafting rapids are graded from 1 to 6 depending on the ease, with which they can be navigated, with 1 being the easiest.

Rapids have been given popular names like Golf course, Three Blind Mice, Daniels Dip, Sweet Sixteen, Cross fire, Double Trouble and Roller Coaster.

Grade 3 rapids are most popular in tourist rafters at Rishikesh. Grade 3 rafting starts from Marine Drive to Shivapuri that extends 10 Km. Tourist can also go for 16 Km rafting which starts from Shivapuri& ends at Rishikesh (Ram Jhula).  This rafting categorized as Grade 4 and visitors will get an opportunity for Cliff Jumping. Rafters stop their raft on river side& they can jump to river from the top of Cliff.  Spectacular scenic beauty on the river banks of Ganga adds another punch to Rishikesh Tourism.

Activities Include

• River rafting
• Cliff jumping
• Rock Climbing
• Beach Volleyball
• Trekking
• Bonfire
• Camping

Access:

• Air: Dehradun Domestic Airport, 18 Km
• Railway Station: Rishikesh Station
• Road: Rishikesh is connected with major cities by Bus like Dehradun and Haridwar

Things to Carry:

• Swimming Suit
• Torch if required
• First Aid medicine
• Water proof bag/cover

India Gate

Highlights:
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate. It commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial holds the names of more than 13,500 British& Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan war of 1919. Lord Irwin, dedicated the monument to the Nation and later Amar Jawan Jyoti was added when India got its Independence. The eternal flame burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.

During nightfall, India Gate is extravagantly floodlit while the fountains nearby make a spectacular view with coloured lights. India Gate stands at one end of Rajpath, and the area surrounding it is generally referred to as 'India Gate'.

Access:

• Air: Delhi Airport
• Rail: New-Delhi station

Lotus Temple

Highlights:

Lotus temple, as popularly known due to its flower like shape is a prominent attractions in Delhi. The Lotus Temple is termed by many as the Taj Mahal of modern India. Its distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble is surrounded by a landscaped garden and is a symbol of peace. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.

The Lotus Temple is open to all regardless of religion or any other distinction. Since its inauguration to public worship, the temple has attracted more than 50 million visitors, making it one of the most visited buildings in the world. It welcomes four million visitors each year and the Temple has received wide range of attention in professional architectural, religious, governmental and other venues.

Access: 

• Airport: Delhi International Airport
• Railway Station: New-Delhi station

Delhi Tourism

Delhi Tourism

Highlights:

Delhi the capital of India, is an excellent tourist destination due to its historical and political significance. Delhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world.  It is the center of attraction for the people of the world for its cultural heritage, historical monuments, enchanting forts, religious places, museums, gardens, etc.

In Delhi
    * India Gate and Rajpath
    * Sansad Bhavan
    * Rashtrapati Bhawan
    * Connaught Place
    * Lodhi Gardens
Mughal Monuments
    * Humayun's Tomb
    * Purana Quila
    * Red Fort
    * Salimgarh Fort
    * Chandni Chowk
    * Safdarjung's Tomb
    * Qutub Minar
    * Tughlaqabad
Places of Worship
    * Akshardham Temple
    * Laxminarayan Temple
    * Cathedral Church of Redemption
    * Jama Masjid
    * Lotus Temple
    * St. James' Church
 Museums
    * National Agricultural Science Museum
    * National Museum, New Delhi
Visitors can also reach
    * Jantar Mantar
    * Lodhi Gardens
    * Nizamuddin Dargah
    * Raj Ghat
Access:

• Airport: Delhi International Airport
• Railway station: Delhi station

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Shimla Tourism

Highlights:

Shimla was the Summer capital  of  India under British rule . Presently, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.
 
Shimla offers dense woodlands, natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts, apple orchards and beautiful landscapes.

The route from Kalka to Shimla on the narrow gauge is a major tourist attraction. The route offers natural beauty of trees of fir, pine, walnut, apricot and terraced paddy fields of corn and the famous capsicum, locally known as 'Shimla Mirch', runs through 102 tunnels. Shimla has numerous rivulets, small streams and springs and provides opportunities for trekking, rock-climbing and ice-skating.


Place to see in Shimla

Ridge is located in the core of the fascinating Shimla and offers a large open space. The beautiful region is full of lush vegetation and panoramic scenic beauty.

Jakhu Temple is a majestic temple and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Situated on the top of the beautiful Jakhu hill at an altitude of 2455 meters above the sea level, it is surrounded by forest.

Christ Church at the Ridge is the second oldest church in northern India constructed in 1846-1857.

Dorje Drag Monastery is a major tourist destination in Shimla. The mesmerizing monastery stands gloriously and shines with its holistic features of Tibetan Almighty.

The Kali Bari Temple, one of the ancient temples of the city, was built in 1845.

Himalayan Bird Park located at a height of 2000 meter & a suitable place for nature lovers.

Jakhoo Hill, located at a distance of 1 Km from the Ridge and is 8,000 feet above sea level. The highest peak of Shimla provides a beautiful view of the city with sunrise, sunset, the valleys of evergreens and snow-covered Himalayan ranges.

The Palace of Maharaja Patiala is positioned in the midst of Himalayan Pines at an altitude of 2,250 metres at Chail. The palace was constructed by the Maharaja of Patiala in 1891

Access:

• Airport: Jubbarhatti Airport, 25 Km
• Railway Station: Kalka station, 95 Km
• Road: Delhi-Shimla Highway, 8 Hr journey from Delhi

Best Time: Through out year

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Places to See in Kullu

Highlights:

Raghunath Temple
Raja Jagat Singh, placed an idol of Lord Raghunathji that he brought from Ayodhya.

Vaishno Devi
A small cave enshrine an image of goddess Vaishno.

Jagannathi Temple
A stiff climb leads one to the shrine, there the visitors can have spectacular view of Kullu.

Bijli Mahadev Temple
The Bijli Mahadev temple one of the most attractive temple in Kullu. Popular for its lightning strike that shatters the Shivalinga.

The Great Himalayan National Park
The Park& its near by area offers enchanting view of temperate forest, alpine pastures and glaciers cap. The visitors can reach& view animals like Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Ghoral, Thar, Leopard, Bharal and Sewor.

Tourists can also reach:

•     Rohtang Pass
•     Solang Nala
•     Rorik art gallery
•     Malana
•     Jana Falls
•     Bhekhli Heights
•     Bijlimahadev
•     Naggar
•     Larji
•     Manikaran
•     Kasol
•     Bajaura Temple
•     Jalori Pass
•     Siyolsar Lake

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Places to See in Manali

Tourist can explore the beauty of following places in Manali

Kothi
A quiet but picturesque spot, located at the bottom of Rohatang Pass. Spectacular view of narrow valleys& mountains. Rhythmic flow of river Beas. Extravagant beauty of cliff rocks& rock pigeons. Site of the bridge adds another punch to Kothi. Tourist can also reach Nehru Kund& Enfield point, 6 Km from Kothi.

Solang Valley
A splendid valley between Manali& Kothi. Populary Known as Snow point, offers astonishing views of the glaciers& snow covered mountain peaks. Favorite spot for trekkers& adventure lovers.

Rahla Falls
About 16 km from Manali at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass. The water falls of river Beas makes Rahla a charming spot for tourists. The water, falls from a 50m height.

Rozy Falls
On the way to Rohatang, an amazing water fall worth seeing.

Manali Sanctuary
Offers view of Sanctury, Night camping arena, Lush green alpine pastures& glaciers, musk deer and brown bear are often spotted.

Monasteries
Manali is known for its shiny Buddhist Monasteries.


Hidimba Temple: It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, who was a character in Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest makes this place graceful one.

Maa Sharvari Tmple
The temple is located 5 Km from Manali& worshiped as a manifestation of Durga and an image of the goddess is also enshrined here. During Dussehra, the Goddess is being trasnported to Kullu to visit the lord Raghunathji.

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Kullu-Manali

Highlights:

Kullu-Manali, extravagantly beautiful hill stations of Northern India.  Popularly crowded destination in India, where thousands of visitors daily explore the amazing natural beauty of Kullu-Manali.

Manali is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes, it is a travelers paradise where the visitors can feel the beauty of snow peaks, green valleys, fast flowing rivers, mountain lakes, beautiful temples and monasteries . It is known to be a perfect place for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf etc. Manali is It literally means "the home of Manu" that brings historical significance for the Hindus with its sacred temples all around the scintillating valleys.

 Kullu, the broad open 'valley of gods' spread with Pine& Deodar forest, has many excellent things to offer and is the most delightful place at the western Himalayas. It has numerous temples around& the rivers to provide the mesmerizing natural eloquence. Kullu is known as the trekkers paradise and it offers beautiful meadows, picturesque landscape, dynamic valleys, trekking trails, mind blowing waterfalls and rhythmic rivers. Kullu offers a spectacular view during Spring season.

Access:

• Airport:
•      Bhuntar Airport Kullu, 51 Km
•      Delhi International Airport, 550 Km
• Railway station:
•      Joginder Nagar, 50 Km...Narrow gauge
•      Kandrori, 108 Km
• Road: Well connected road, 540 km from Delhi 

Things to do

• River Rafting
• Skiing
• Zorbing
• Trekking
• Snow Scootering
• Ice Skating
• Paddle Boating
• Paragliding
• Rock Climbing

Places to See in Kullu
Places to See in Manali

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