Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh is a fascinating state of India. Blessed with apple orchards, wild flowers, rushing streams, Himachal Pradesh is a place worth exploring. With lots of venues for skiing, mountaineering, rock climbing, parasailing and river rafting, Himachal Pradesh is a great place for adventure tourism in India. As a paradise for travellers, Himachal Pradesh is one of the best places to explore. Encompassing tourist destination like Chamba, Manali, Kullu, Himachal is much visited place in India.

How to reach Himachal Pradesh.

One can reach Himachal Pradesh by air, train or by road. The nearest airport is Kullu, which is 23 kms away. The nearest railway station is at Kalka, which is 90 kms away. If one is opting to reach Himachal via road, then from Chandigarh, it is about 117 kms away, from Kullu- 220 kms, from Manali- 260 kms, from Delhi- 343 kms, from Pathankot- 380 kms, from Ambala- 151 kms, from Chail- 43 kms, and from Dehradun, it is 240 kms. There are many buses and taxi services that one can avail to reach Himachal Pradesh.


Kangra The small town of Kangra was the capital of the erstwhile rulers of the Chand dynasty. It is set amongst the picturesque settings of the Kangra valley at the foothills of the majestic Dhauladhar range. The area around Kangra is known for its ancient temples and picturesque surroundings, which attract tourists.

Manali

Manali is 40 Kms from Kulu valley to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape is breath taking as all around it is outlined against the horizon. One sees well defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meandering through between the town on the side and on other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny leveled fields and fruits orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite starting point for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is know as the Switzerland of India.

Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh and one of India's most famous hill stations, derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath. However, unlike its name, Shimla is a perfect heaven for those in search of tranquility. Nature has blessed this capital city with innumerable gifts and man has used them to make Shimla one of India's best destinations.

Dharamshala
The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas from a magnificent backup to the hill resort of Dharamsala is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks the wide spread f the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline. Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday.

Chamba
Chamba is Ancient Capital of Pahari Kings situated on the bank of river Ravi at an altitude of 996 meters. Chamba was founded in 920 AD but King Sahil Verma who named it after his favourite daughter Champavati. Surrounded by higher ranges Chamba has preserved the ancient culture and heritage and Chamba is known for the elegence of its temples and handicrafts.

Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass is the highest point, 4,112m, on the Manali-Keylong road, 51-km from Manali town. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly breath-taking. It offers only limited skiing opportunities, but trekking possibilities are immense.The pass is open from June to September, although trekkers can cross the pass from May. Beyond Rohtang pass lies the remote and, perhaps, the stark and haunting landscape of predominantly Buddhist areas. The comparative inaccessibility of the place has helped preserve the pristine culture of the people of the region.


Kullu Valley .
Kullu valley is situated on the banks of the river Beas, and is the headquarters of the district. This valley also serves as a starting place for a number of treks.

Hotels in Assam.

Hotels in Guwahati.

HOTEL RAJ MAHAL
A.T. Road
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 86 a/c rooms
Airport 21 kms. & downtown area
Multicuisine & swimming pool.

HOTEL DYNASTY
Rehman Building, S.S. Road
Guwahati
Assam.
84 a/c rooms
Airport 21 kms. & downtown area
Multicuisine.

HOTEL NANDAN
G.S. Road, Paltan Bazar
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 56 a/c rooms
Airport 21 kms. & downtown area
Multicuisine.

HOTEL RITURAJ
Kedar Road
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 54 a/c rooms
Airport 20 kms. & downtown 1 km.
Multicuisine.

HOTEL SAMRAT
A.T. Road
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 21 a/c rooms
Airport 20 kms. & downtown 1 km.
Multicuisine.

HOTEL CHILARAI REGENCY
H.P. Brahmachari Road
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 44 a/c rooms
Airport 21 kms. & centrally located.
Multicuisine.

HOTEL KUBER INTERNATIONAL
H.B. Road
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 36 a/c rooms
Airport 20 kms. & centrally located.
Multicuisine.

HOTEL NAV-ALKA
S.R.C.B. Road
Guwahati
Assam.
Partially 17 a/c rooms
Airport 20 kms. & Close to downtown area
Multicuisine.

Hotels in Jorhat

HOTEL PARADISE
Solicitors Road
Tel 321521 Fax 323512
31 partially ac rooms. Airport 5 kms. Downtown.
Multicuisine.

Hotels in Tinsukia

HOTEL HIGHWAY
A.T. Road
Tel 22820 Fax 22037
20 Rooms. Multicuisine.

KERALA.

Kerala state which is blessed with god grace. Come and explore Kerala the state with an inexpressible beauty. Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea on the west and forested Western Ghats, the state is blessed with supreme scenic beauty, sun kissed sea beaches, backwaters. The state has also earned the distinction of being the finest center for ayurvedic treatment in the country. Travel Kerala India, a choc-a-bloc with places that attract tourists and travelers from all over the world to India justifying its appellation Kerala - God's Own Country. Entice your self as you plan to explore the landscape bestowed with beauty.

Myriad Attractions Of Kerala
The Healing Touch Through AyurvedaAyurveda, Kerala is one of the major attraction of the state. The exact meaning of the word Ayurveda can be derived by breaking it into two - Ayur means life and Veda the science or knowledge. Thus the Science of life teaches individuals to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable life both physically and mentally. The World Health Organization recognizes this 3,000-year-old system of medicine as the safest system of alternative medicine. Kerala is a narrow, fertile strip of land on the southwest coast of India, immensely blessed both physically and culturally, and the only state in India which practices this system of medicine with absolute dedication

Monsoon season that falls between June-November are considered the best period for Ayurvedic treatment massage treatment and rasayana chikilsa. Massage promotes better circulation of blood and removes causes of fatigue. Rasayana chikilsa is the Ayurvedic treatment for preventing and curing senility by purifying and strengthening all the tissues of the body.

Beaches of Kerala

Travel to Beaches of Kerala in order to explore the traditions and culture of the people living alongside the coastline. Although Kerala beaches to take up a backseat because of the backwater cruises and the Ayurveda holidays, yet it is recommended that if you are in Kerala and you must pay a visit to the sensous beaches of Kerala. Plan you tour to Kerala beaches now! and discover the "undiscovered beach hideaways" of Kerala.

Periyar National Park

The Periyar wildlife sanctuary a perfect tourist spots for wildlife enthusiasts. Periyar is renowned wildlife sanctuary in India. Travel to Periyar and have a time of your life in a park that is a haven to a number of wild and feathered species. Also known as Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides a perfect atmosphere for watching wild animals in their natural habitat. Spanning over an area of 777 sq. km, the sanctuary occupies a good space on the Cardamom hills of Western Ghats. Travel on the splendid artificial lake within the sanctaury to experience the exciting wildlife of the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. The forest here slopes into the periyar lake, which serves as the waterhole for the animals where they can be spotted taking a dip or drinking the water. Boat services are available to take the visitor around the lake. Elephant, Guar, Sambhars and Tigers are the major attraction of the sanctaury.. A variety of other wild species including Bison, Spotted Deer, Leopards, Malabar Flyings Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses and countless others can also be spotted around the periyar lake. There are over 260 species of birds here, including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, Blue-Winged Parakeets, White Bellied Tree Pies, Laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers.

Backwater of Kerala is one of the most fascinating tourist attractions of Kerala as well as of India. It is believed the large part of Kerala lives along these backwaters. They snake over the state physique, bestowing paddy fields with good harvests, and provide the whole village with drinking water and other facilities. The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes of Kerala. Today these backwaters play an indispensible part in the lives of Keralites as these water ways act as the transport of people and produce. Backwater is a body of stagnant water connected to a river. The backwaters of Kerala- meandering inland lakes networked by canals - stretch to over 1900km. Boat across these tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. Large Kettuvalloms (traditional country crafts over 60ft. in length) have been converted into luxury houseboats for these cruises. Local Malayali people call it Kayals.

Kerala Festivals

The festivals of Kerala are vivacious and packed with centuries of unbroken tradition and culture. They are spectacular, endearing, colourful, mystical, miraculous display of fireworks, processions of gold bedecked elephants etc. You'll have to keep coming back for a lifetime to really witness this myriad range of experiences.

Darjeeling.

Darjeeling is the legendary British hill station perched in the foothills of the Himalayas. Located in the northern extreme of the Indian state of West Bengal, Darjeeling is just east of Nepal, just south of Sikkim, and a bit west and south of Bhutan. It is most famous for its once magnificent tea estates. Despite a steady and inexorable decline since independence, roughly a half century ago, these estates still produce a substantial portion of the world's tea. Darjeeling is a fascinating place, where the tourist can see Buddhist monasteries, visit a tea plantation, see how the tea is processed, go for a ride on the chairlift, go shopping in the colourful markets or go trekking to high altitude spots, near the border with Sikkim. Darjeeling has the unique feature of a toy train, which takes you from Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling through the steep mountainsides.

Getting There

The nearest airport to Darjeeling is the Bagdogra airport. Bagdogra is 10 kms from Darjeeling and is an important military installation. From Bagdogra one can take a bus or taxi to Darjeeling. Darjeeling has a railway station but only the toy train from Jalpaiguri and New Jalpaiguri comes here. The major trains connecting the place with all the major places in India come to Jalpaiguri or New Jalpaiguri. From here again you have to take the toy train or a bus or taxi to Darjeeling. The place is well connected by roads. The state transports run buses from Calcutta and other nearby places. The private operators also have their buses and the fair does not vary much in the state or in the private buses.

Tiger Hill

Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres (8482 ft.) and 13 kms from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over "Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is visible from here.

Batasia Loop

About 5 kms from Darjeeling, this Railway Loop is a marvellous feat of engineering. It is fascinating to watch the toy train wind its way round the loop. The War Memorial constructed in the memory of brave sons of Darjeeling who died in different action since 1947, is worth a visit. A glorious view of snowy peak and town can be seen from this place. Entrance fee: Rs. 2/- Timings: sunrise till two hours after sunset.

Kanchenjunga View

Kanchenjunga View from Darjeeling one can have the best, uninterrupted view of the worlds third highest peak. Bhan Bhakta Sarani provides one of the enthralling views of these snow capped peaks. The Chowrasta also gives you a good sight to the Kanchenjunga peak.

Senchal Lake

Senchal Lake a scenic place near the tiger hills. This place has popularly come up as a picnic spot among the tourists. The lake supplies drinking water to the town of Darjeeling.

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum has a collection of over 4300 specimen . Established in 1903, this natural history museum packs in its folds a rich collection of fauna found in the Himalayas and in Bengal. Among the attractions are included the estuarine crocodiles. This unique museum also has a good collection of butterflies. The mineral forms of various stones are displayed in a very attractive manner in the museum.

Darjeeling Himalayan Train

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is one of the most well known mountain railways in the world. It was built in 1881 and is over a hundred years old today. It connects the plains of West Bengal at New Jalpaiguri with the popular hill station of Darjeeling (6812 ft), a distance of 88km.