BEST WINTER TREKS IN INDIA

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For Adventure junkies, there is no ideal season for trekking. They keep their bags packed & their spirits high in every season. Fortunately in India, every season is perfect for trekking. While in summers you can expect to see a lot of greenery & easy access to high altitudes, in winters you can expect to see snow in much lower altitudes. So when should you trek really? Well it depends on the type of experience that you seek. Since Trekking is comparatively a new hobby in India, most trekkers are first timers. Most of them are looking to see some good amount of snow on their first trek. On top of it, if they get to experience a snowfall, it’s like an icing on the cake. If you are one of these souls & wish to see exotic white meadows, frozen water bodies, snow laden trails, then winter is your season.

There are only a few treks which are done from Dec to March. Here is a list of seven most popular winter treks with difficulty level ranging from easy to challenging.

1. KUARI PASS TREK

Complete guide to the Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass is considered the best trek to do in winters. It is a mountain pass situated in the Garhwal Himalayas at a height of 3876 m. The trek is also known as Lord Kurzon Trail after the name of person who reached it for the first time. The trail starts from a dense forest near Auli, the famous ski destination. The trek offers some of best views of Nanda Devi range of peaks. Gorson Bugyal is another highlight of this trek.

Altitude: 3876 m

Total Trek Distance: 35 km

Duration: 5-6 days

Also Check Out : – Top 10 Hill Stations in India

2. HAR KI DUN TREK

Get Complete Information about Har Ki Dun Valley Trekking

Har Ki Dun begins from a small village Taluka near Sankri and goes up to Har Ki Dun valley. The valley acts as a base camp of Fateh Parvat. It is like a basinnet nestled in between Garhwal Himalayas. The route of this trek passes through dense forests of walnut, chestnut and willow trees and goes along the river rupin. According to the local beliefs, Yudhishthira (one of the Pandavas) climbed the Swargarohini peak to reach heaven and that is why it is also known as Valley of Gods. The place will make you feel like true heaven.

Altitude: 3500 m

Total Trek Distance: 67 km

Duration: 6-7 days

3. NAG TIBBA TREK

The Mussoorie-Nag Tibba Trek

Nag Tibba is the most lovable trek due to its easy terrain, less duration and its accessibility. It is also known as Serpent’s Peak. It is considered the highest peak in the lesser Himalayan ranges. Below the peak, there is a temple located called Nag Devta temple and it is believed to be the dwelling place of Nag Devta (Snake God). The small town, Panthwari, from where this trek starts, is just 380 km from Delhi and is easily accessible through bus and taxi. Nag Tibba is considered the best trek for first timers.

Altitude: 3022 m

Total Trek Distance: 30 km

Duration: 3-4 days

4. GOECHA LA TREK

Goecha La trekking complete overview

Sikkim has always attracted travelers with its occult charm, glamour and unique culture. Goecha La is a high mountain pass situated in the south eastern region of Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is also the base camp for mountaineers attempting to climb Mt. Kanchenjunga. The trek consists of walking through the Khangchendzonga National Park, one of the greenest regions in the world and reaching the Goecha La Pass to get the heavenly views of mighty peaks such as Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Talung, etc. It is a difficult trek that challenges your stamina, but at the same time it also astonishes you with the great views.

Altitude: 4940 m

Total Trek Distance: 95 km

Duration: 10-11 days

5. CHADAR TREK TREK

Chadar Trek – A Walk on Ladakh’s Frozen Zanskar River

If we are talking about adventure, then how Ladakh could be forgotten. It always comes at the top on the list of adventure seekers. Chadar Trek or Zanskar George is a trek that includes walk over the frozen Zanskar river along the walls of 600 m high vertical cliffs. Trekking on the frozen Zanskar river gives a true divergent experience that recharges your adrenaline up to full. The trek is rated among the best treks in the world.

Altitude: 3400 m

Total Trek Distance: 105 km

Duration: 9-10 days

6. KEDARKANTHA TREK

Complete information on the Kedarkantha trek

Kedarkantha is one of the rarest treks that remain accessible throughout the year. The trail passes through Govind wildlife sanctuary and a national park in Uttarkashi district and that makes this trek rich in flora and fauna. Its vast green meadows get brimmed with snow that gives the look of a snow desert. Adding to this, the irresistible views of the peaks such as Swargarohini, Kalanag, Baanderpooch and Ranglana make this a wonderful winter trek.

Altitude: 3810 m

Total Trek Distance: 28 km

Duration: 5-6 days

7. DEORIATAL CHANDRASHILA TREK

Complete information on Chandrashila-Deoria Tal Trek near Chopta.

Deoriatal get frozen in the months of winter. In the backdrop of this lake one gets magnificent views of complete ranges of western Uttarakhand. Chandrashila means “moon rock”. According to locals, this is the place where Lord Rama meditated after defeating Ravana. The view from the summit is so arresting that trekkers get spellbound by it. You also get to see Tungnath temple, which is the world’s highest Shiva Temple. The difficulty level of this trek varies from easy to moderate.

Altitude: 4000 m

Total Trek Distance: 25 km

Duration: 4-5 days

So this winter don’t just hide in your blanket, head to one of these winter treks and make life long memories of adventure & fun.

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Tourist places in Chail – A Paradise for Honeymooners

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Chali, Hill Stations, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, World's Largest Cricket Ground Chali

Hi guys, I’m going to share here about my Chali trip in Shimla on this summer vacation which is located at the altitude of 2,150 meters, Chail is mainly known as a paradise for honeymooners or couples. Its popularity shoots from the fact that it is an-all weather traveller endpoint. We were five colleague friends and planned to visit Chali, Shimla. We had decided to visit Chali because we had never visited Chali before. We went there by bus from Delhi which bus goes to direct Shimla from Delhi. After that we boarded another bus from Chali which runs from Shimla to Chali, It was around 40 km from Shimla and it took two hours to reach there. Moreover, we had booked “Hotel Chail Residency” in advance for one night and two days. Hotel was so beautiful and their services were remarkable.

Information about Chail, Himachal Pradesh

Chail was built as the summer capital – Being surrounded by thick cover of dense, majestic, soaring deodars; it is just 45 km away and most significantly from Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh, the hill of Chail, decidedly higher than the then British well-ordered Shimla. It had made a thought-provoking story. In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala, built Chail, when he was displaced from Shimla and decided to create his own summer capital, which was Chail.

This picturesque hill station, located amidst scented forests of chir pine and titanic deodars, is built among three hills station. The palace on the Rajgarh Hill Station – The Residency Snow View that was occupied by the British residents on Pandhewa Hill and on the third existence the Sadh Tiba hill. Overlooking Satluj Valley, Shimla and Kasauli are also visible at night from here which is pretty well.

Indeed! Chail, a tiny village very close to Shimla city, was a piece of heaven. It was perfect surrounded by splendid deodar forests and also in close locality of Shimla. Moreover the hill of Chail at 2226 meters was somewhat higher than British-controlled Shimla, this definitely fulfilled the ego of the King and he started developing Chail according to his own needs. This small village also claims of the world’s highest cricket ground that had been built by the Maharaja himself who was great supporter of the game.

Nature is at her cheerful in Chail. The splendid snowcapped Shivalik peaks, the beautiful orchards and sylvan pine valleys enclosed by Deodar forests and crisp air. The River Sutlej which takes twists and turns and the valley beneath offers a breathtaking view form the hills of Chail. Chail is really enchanting and the views for travellers.

Chail is a small homestead where the nature has showered with all its beauties, where time stands still and romance is in air as I highly recommend for coupes or honeymooners who are newly married. Everybody must visit once in the whole life.

Location: Chali is very close to Shimla just like that nearly 45kms from Shimla, this minor town is suppressed between the Shivalik hills and is scarcely seven to eight hours distance from the countrywide capital of Delhi. If you are on Chali trip, I’d like to suggest you that visit virgin mountainous heaven as the virgin mountainous heaven are truly a honeymooner’s paradise.

Check out also: Shimla A Hilltop Paradise

Places to visit in Chail, Shimla:

1. Chail Cricket Ground:-

Chail cricket ground is well-known for the world’s highest cricket ground 7500 feet’s which was built during British reign. But this cricket ground was leveled by Maharaja Bhubinder Singh to build his summer capital. We took a pic of this ground at the very close distance, you can see here. The view of the ground from higher point is marvelous and highly recommended. The dimension of the ground at such great altitude and challenging milestone is a great achievement and worth all the adoration.

2. Chail Sanctuary Sadhupul

This Sanctuary shields an area of about 10, 854.36 hectares. It is home to many species of plants and animals. Some of the plants, we had captured on my trip that was displayed in the above image. Some of the animals found there such as: Ghoral, Kakkar, Sambhar, Red Jungle Fowl & more.

3. Chail Military School

The military school is located in the house that was also built and donated by Maharaja Bhubinder Singh. They displayed an old world’s charm. It was definitely worth paying a visit. We visited in the Chali Military School and did enjoy lot. We had noticed while we are wondering entire Chali that Chail is a serene and beautiful place with mountains and trees everywhere we went. It can be a right place for trekkers. Fishing is another entertainment there for adventure lovers.

How to reach Chail?

Chail by Air: The nearest airport to Chail is 63 km away. The airport name is Jabbar Hati Airport. There are domestic airlines flying from this airport to Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai. For the overseas travellers – Delhi and Mumbai are well connected to reach there.

Chail by Rail: Kalka is the nearest railway station at a distance of 86 km. The next station is very close by Chandigarh at a distance of 95 km. Chandigarh is well-connected with many major cities in the country just like Delhi, Haryana.

 Chail by Road: There are local buses available for Chali that manages the distance to the neighboring cities. Anyone can reach Shimla by bus from all the major cities like Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand. There are bus services from Shimla to Chail which is at a distance of 45km on cheap bus tickets.

Places to See near Chail:-

Kufri: Kufri is well-known for the hill stations and ice peak. Kufri welcomes for family, couples and kids. It is very zigzag place. To reach Kufri point, we have to either walk or climb on horse. The roads are much muddy and stinking. Thus, if anybody wants to visit there must care of all about things.

 

Sadhupul: Halfway between Kandaghat and Chail is the tiny village of Sadhupul, and the bridge over the Ashwani stream, a popular picnic – spot.

Climate in Chail:-

As we had taken information about climate of Chali by local guys, they shared with us that since it is a sub Himalayan range, the weather is enjoyable throughout the year. Of the difference hill stations in India, this one is considered much popular because of the peacefulness and the calm environment that is perfect to relax the soul and body. The summers are exquisite in Chail. They also shared that it is best for the tourists to visit Chail in summer months from March to August when the temperature is only 26’C maximized.

Hotels in Chail

5 Star Hotels in Chail : Tarika’s Jungle Retreat

3 Star Hotels in Chail : Hotel Lions, Hotel Monaal

Heritage Hotels in Chail : The Chail Palace

Budget Hotels in Chail : Chail Inn, Hotel Chail Residency

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Chail and its nearby areas is a delight for vacationers in every season. But especially it is charming only in summer vacation, also in the winter season it is not less than paradise. Everything about this place is as picture-perfect as excellence can possibly be. The air blows crunchy here.

Things to Do in – Rishikesh – The Magnetic City of Spiritualism

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Boat Rafting, Bus Travel to Visit Rishikesh, Camping in Rishikesh, Hill Stations in Rishikesh, pilgrimage places in Rishikesh, River Rafting in Rishikesh

Rishikesh, a prominent city in Uttarakhand is also better known as the Yoga Capital of the World. It houses several ashrams and yoga centers along with meditation classes. Most of the yoga related activities take place in the northern fringes of the main city. Rishikesh is located next to the banks of Ganges and is surrounded by the forested hills which make for the ideal location for the spiritual expansion of the mind and meditation.

Rishikesh looks and fees particularly beautiful when in the evenings, the gentle breeze blows over the valley and the temple bells ring simultaneously with the breeze with the pilgrims and the devotees gearing up for the evening aarti. You can also experience crystal healing and Hasya Yoga when in Rishikesh to experience an uplifting of mind. Moreover, to know about more tourist places near Rishikesh, Then Haridwar is the most referred to as the gateway to divinity. There are many stunning places around the divine city of Haridwar like Har Ki Pauri, Rajaji National park, Chandi Devi Temple, Shanti Kunj, Mansa Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple & Get updated information on top tourist destinations and Places to visit in Haridwar.

Rishikesh has two distinctive township areas within the town. One is the rather crowded and the unattractive one that houses the trains and the buses and the other one is the Triveni Ghat which is next to the river side which runs upstream towards the Ram Jhula and the Laxman Jhula. There are several accommodations, restaurants and temples in that crowded area of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. The jhulas are actually the suspension bridges that act as pedestrian bridges towards the Swarg Ashram which is located on the eastern bank of the Ganges.

Rishikesh is not only a holy city but there are lots of fun elements and activities there too. It has an ideal hill stations in Rishikesh for numerous tourists who want to get away from the warm of the plains. It is to be found in the foothills of the Himalayan ranges and is widely known as the queen of the Hills. For instance the white water rafting in Rishikesh amidst the wonderful landscape makes for an ethereal experience for the traveler. Rishikesh is also the gateway to the famous Chardham pilgrimage, namely the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and the Yamunotri. The Triveni Ghat is the main bathing bank of Rishikesh and it is here that the confluence of the three holy Hindu Rivers takes place, viz the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. There is also the Nilkanth Mahadev Temple that is located at the hill top over the Swarg Ashram. There is also a fresh water spring within the complex of the temple which is almost always crowded by the pilgrims and the devotees who take the holy dip before paying a visit to the deity in the temple.

Rishikesh, a fascinating city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, It is located in southern India that attracts the great exciting activity lovers a superfluity of moving to test their experiences. It is mainly known as a holy place for the enthusiastic pilgrims. Having splendid temples and pilgrimages destination, it is indeed a renowned place where every single places are crowd by tourist. So, if you get chance ever then come and travel around the destination where peace can be feeling, pleasure can be had and escapade can be experienced in the middle of the silence and conversational sound of precious stone clear waters. This is Rishikesh, an earth of gods and godess, exploration and quiet.

Have a quick look below at some of the courageous actions that one must not grant a miss for the duration of Rishikesh Tour:

River Rafting in Rishikesh:-

River Rafting in Rishikesh

Things to Do in Rishikesh, River Rafting on Boat

Top Boat Rafting on Summer Vacation Tour in Rishikesh

Places to Visit in Rishikesh For Boat Rafting in The River

I share here about many of my friends had gone to Rishikesh only for one days but stayed for five more days because weather was charming there at that time then they thought, If we came here then should be take full enjoy also they told me, we enjoyed a lot till I had been there. I let here in step by step as he shared without paused with me about his Rishikesh tour.

Rishikesh is the famous adventure sports like river rafting offer many travelers every year from diverse places of the world and presents to all of theme with a unbelievable occasion to raft along the River Ganga. The enthusiasm and adventure offered through the white water rafting are beyond description as one can see in the all above pic of some of my friends. They also shared with me that it was a distinguishing and breathtaking practice all in all- rafting in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, savoring the gentle touch of spotless blue water, sensitivity of enjoyment and brightness in the atmosphere of natural forest, touching across the unbalanced white water will get your adrenalin pumping and will unquestionably make your rafting practice a unforgettable one. In the mean while, I told theme that can you explain in day by day that how did you spent five days in Rishikesh?

They shared with me that we had made plan to visit Rishikesh before one month with my five friends even we had know to each other very well. Moreover, we had planned to go there by bus as one of my relative suggested me that if you’ll go by bus then it will be better than rail or flights. So, we had booked Volvo bus from New Delhi to Rishikesh which goes to Rishikesh directly.

Let us know how my friends spent five days in Rishikesh?

Day 1. It was Saturday evening of June 14, 2014; we had to catch the bus from New Delhi to Rishikesh at 11PM, so we hired an auto rickshaw to Anand Vihar bus terminal. We reached there after almost forty minutes. We gave money to auto rickshaw man & stepped out towards the Volvo bus which was ready to go for the Rishikesh. Thus, we entered into the bus and captured seat everyone which we had booked in advance. Finally, Arrived at Rishikesh in the earlier morning at 7 AM & went for a rain forest Trek to the Waterfall and then went to base camp. After visited camp, we were feeling as if we are big forester. Nevertheless, we bathed one by one and got served with hot breakfast and then expend some free time to travel around the area or get pleasure from camp games. Enjoyed evening coffee as well as some kinds of snakes. Had Dinner. Night passed away at the camp. Thus, it was first day.

Day 2. Had morning tea with fresh mind. After breakfast go to Rafting initial point & start river rafting from Brahmpuri and carry on along to Rishikesh for 10+ kms as you can see below in the pic.

Water Rafting in Rishikesh a Long Way With Friends

Punch some of the pleasurable rapids on the Ganga i.e. Initiation, Double problem, Hilton and Terminator. Someone was trying to body surfing and overhang jumping in this division. In the later measurement, we floated & enjoyed the river bank life all along the Ganga.Then, certainly we took enjoy a lot beyond desctiption as we had just listend about the Rishikesh.

Day 3. We woke up earlier on third day as we have decided on second day that we have to wake up earlier next morning. Well, as we desired, we all woke up earlier & bathed in very short time. After that tea was ready so we took tea with some snakes and moved towards the local people. We asked some things about environement of Rishikesh, More places to visit Rishikesh, How to reach pilgrimage places, and many more things. They were gentle man as they suggested us with very politeful in an easy way. So, behalf of local person, we visited some pilgrimages places and adventure places.

Day 4. On day four, we had to go for the hill stations in Rishikesh as it was decided in the night of third day that we will go around hill stations. . In the morning of the day four, some were talking to each other that it is too far from the camp so we should cancel to visit at hill stations. After half an hour argument, we all decided to go there. After visited around hill stations we captured some pics by camera as one can see in the pic below as if:

Visited Hill Stations in Rishikesh on This Vacation Trip

Day 5. On the fifth day,we had to decided for the rest as we tired vey much. Thus, we woke up in the morning for half an hour and after taken breakfast we slept the whole day. When we wake up, it was 5 O’clock already even we had to take bus at night 10PM to Delhi from Rishikesh. So, It was our first camp at Rishikesh & we really enjoyed the experience and unforgotten forever. We would like to visit again and again whever we get chance on summer vacation.

Camping in Rishikesh:-

Camping in Rishikesh on the Ganga seaside acclamation an atmosphere to wake up with the many kinds of birds and can go swimming in the clean water of the river Ganges. Camping in Rishikesh is very popular goings-on given below as if:

Camping in Rishikesh

Beach Camp in Rishikesh

Camping around hill stations in Rishikesh

Rishikesh is located in the laps of minor Himalayas, and is enclosed by picturesque beauty of the hills on three sides among holy Ganga graceful throughout it.

It can also become a part of your adventure as you enjoy the adventurous sports in Rishikesh. Camping brings the opportunity of staying in the middle of the bright green beauty and serenity of nature. Moreover, the visitors can take pleasure in impeccable service and lots of fun-filled tricks along the side of sparkling blue water.

List of camping in Rishikesh:-

1. Brahmpuri Camps

Brahmpuri Campscompliment water’s edge beach and many camping’s accommodation in Brahmpuri village Rishikesh. Brahmpuri is little village of Rishikesh Uttarakhand (India). Brahmpuri village is 12 Kms for Rishikesh main city. There is two types of camping in brahmpuri like water’s edge beach camping & Brahmpuri camping.

2. Shivpuri Camps

Shivpuri Camps welcome waterside beach camping accommodation in Rishikesh. Shivpuri is located in state of Uttarakhand (India), district of Rishikesh, and it is very popular for especially river rafting and beach camp service providing by the best way. Shivpuri village is 18 Kms from the Rishikesh city. There are two types of camping are available in Shivpuri like waterside beach camping and jungle camping.

3. Marine Drive Camps

Marine drive camps offer water’s edge beach camping accommodation in Marine Drive Rishikesh. Marine drive is beutifull locality in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (India), Marine Drive is 24 Kms from the Rishikesh city and position Rishikesh Badrinath road Uttarakhand. One can visit at this location by bus or own vehicle with an easy.

4. Byasi Camps

Byasi camps represent beach camping accommodation in Byasi village of rishikesh. Byasi camp 30Kms from the Rishikesh valley. Byasi waterway rafting strach face big capacity of fast-moving water. Byasi camps and river rafting best time March to July.

5. Beach Camps

Beach camps greeting to beach camping accommodation in Rishikesh valley. It has three beach camps in Rishikesh. Beach camping is situated by around beaches or water-rafting. So, it is most preferrable beach camping than others. It has higher value than other beach camping as It is one of the most forested areas close to Rishikesh. The area waterfall in the set aside forest locale and therefore even generators are not allowed so instead of generator, lanterns are provided at the camp throughout the night as one can see from the image below.

Kerosene Lantern in Camping

Kerosene Lantern Provided During The Night

6. Jungle Camps

Jungle camps compliment jungle camping accommodation in Shivpuri Rishikesh. Jungle camping is 18 Kms from the Rishikesh city and spot Rishikesh devprayag road Uttarakhand. It is situated surroundings by hill stations. If anyone wants to visit only for hill stations in Rishikesh then jungle caping will be the best for theme.

7. Luxury Camps

Luxury camps welcome luxury jungle camping accommodation in Brahmpuri. Luxury jungle camping is 12 Kms from the Rishikesh city and stunning place in Rishikesh valley Srinager road Uttarakhand. For the luxury camps, the biggest thing is that it provides many facilities like – luxuries Swiss tents surrounded by carpeted floor, luxuries by dabble bed put together lavatory & toilet management water 24*7, well-appointed interiors, drag take the chair, one table of big size, power supply and so on.

8. Devprayag Camp

Devprayag camps provide beach camping accommodation in Devprayag valley. It is 72Kms from the Rishikesh city. Devprayag camps provide much better than others camps like in Devprayag camp carpeted American expedition tents along with base camp cots, mattresses, quilts, chairs and chart to make certain a happy stay for visitors.

How to Reach:

Travelling around India can be finished best by air. Weakness which one often ends up travelling by rail. Air tickets in India are offered in sufficient quantity. Despondently, Indian trains are not well-known for their representative good. Also, the railways are disproving for mostly management behind timetable. So, if you are planning for go on vacation trip in this country after that you can book cheap air tickets from online travel portals. The tickets are effortlessly accessible so that your vacation trip can be planned lacking much hassle free.

Moreover, one thing more here that If you belong from India or you are putting around Rishikesh like Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and so on then you can also visit by bus service and online bus ticket booking can be prepared with an easy by the local travel bus operators which provide all kinds of buses booking like Volvo bus booking, AC sleeper buses, Non-AC sleeper buses, Deluxe buses, Semi-Deluxe buses and more. All kinds of buses booking are available on affordable prices with easy cancellation policy.

Travelling throughout the divine Indian states and experiencing the splendid colors and rich civilizing locales of this incredible earth makes it an aspiring destination! India is beyond doubt an immensely worth-visiting!

Visit the stunning hill station of Darjeeling

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Flight to Bagdogra, Hill Stations in Darjeeling, Hotels in Darjeeling, Tourist Places in Darjeeling

During the British era in India, Darjeeling was one of the most beautiful hill stations of India. Situated in the state of West Bengal, it is still a very popular tourist spot amongst Indians as well as foreign tourists. Most famous for the tea that are grown in its extensive tea gardens, Darjeeling also offers an excellent view of the Kangcendzonga range. But if you are interested to know about top 10 hill stations in India never seen before, there is not a single place that you can choose. Darjeeling as a whole is a very beautiful quaint hill town that is ideal for a quiet vacation.

Darjeeling Green Tree

Places to Visit Darjeeling

However, there are some places that tourists usually visit and hence are popular tourist spots in Darjeeling. The very first amongst the famous tourist places is the Tiger hill. This is the place from where you should view the sunrise since the view is stunning to say the least. But for the view that people die to see from this point you would have to visit this place when the skies are clear, which is during the winter time. The second place that you must visit when in Darjeeling is the Darjeeling zoo. You should also visit the famous Darjeeling mall, a great meeting place and roadside shopping destination. Darjeeling is known as a top hill stations to visit as well as best honeymoon places to visit for newly bridal.

One activity that you must opt for when visiting Darjeeling is taking a trip on the toy train. A trip on the toy train would take you to Ghum, the highest station in India. The ride would also take you through Batasia Loop where there is a beautiful garden and a Gorkha Martyr memorial. The other famous tourist places of Darjeeling include the many beautiful and colorful Buddhist monasteries, especially the Japanese Peace Pagoda. It is not a problem getting around in Darjeeling for sightseeing with many tourist cars available.

For traveling to Darjeeling you can take flight to Bagdogra, which is the nearest airport or take a train from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri station. From Bagdogra as well as railway station you would need to hire a car to Darjeeling as hired cars are only way to get into this charming hill station.

Moreover, it was month of Jan-Feb last year when my four friends went to Darjeeling and outside of Darjeeling. They shared with us that we went by rail from New Delhi & it was approximately two thousand km. from New Delhi. They told me that Dareeling is four hours drive from nearest railway station. But the biggest thing was that they had not booking any hotels or room in Darjeeling in advance. After boarding the railway station one of friend told to all that we’ve not booked any hotels yet so search some hotels online which travel portal provides last minutes hotel deals, after some times they got one of travel agency by surfing internet from an android phone that who has been offering last minutes hotel booking deals at cheapest prices like Goibibo. You can through the image of hotels in Darjeeling as there is given below.

Hotels Around Darjeeling

Thus, they booked three rooms nearby Darjeeling. They stayed there for one weak in hotel Darjeeling palace which they booked through a travel gateway website. The biggest thing is that, in the winter season every time they got sufficient hot water to take have a bath. For the intention of staying this hotel was very pleasant.They also shared with me that these seven days we never forget as we had enjoyed a lot?  However, the flash you move about a km from the city, once can know-how the beauty of this hill city. Tow days passed away and we did not go anywhere so all of us made plan to visit some hill station or tiger hill station as we had listen about enough. So, the next day we all got up earlier in the morning and we were ready to go at 10pm. We came out from hotel and reached bus stop to go for the hill stations. It was about km form hotels so we reached soon. While we were going for the hill stations, we saw many tourist places like snow falls, shopping center and captured theme one by one. After one hours bus ride we reached around the Tiger hill station which is one of the best places in India we had visited so far with snow all around. As wind was blowing rapidly there as if we were thinking for the other world as one can figure out after seeing this image which is given below.

Best Hill Stations to Visit in East India, Darjeeling

Finally, we spent two hours there and come back in hotels. At the last moment they share with me that I enjoyed beyond of description and we powerfully suggest this to any one who plans a tour to Darjeeling. We will absolutely recommend this hotel to my all friends who will be visiting there soon.

Surrounded by all the tourist places in India, Darjeeling is a place where you can go relax on best hill stations. So, if you are planning to go soon there then book cheap flight tickets through this occasion of the year as there are abundance of offers and deals offered from flight operators. Cheap air ticket booking can save money for the next travel journey and at the same time effortless & convenient.

Shimla – A Hilltop Paradise

Located in northern India and also the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is one of the most preferred tourist destinations. From snowy winters to pleasant summers and from lavish palaces to scared temples, Shimla has everything. The buildings are styled in colonial era architecture and the artwork reflects Shimla’s deep culture. Apart from Shimla’s alluring beauty, it’s also renowned for its revered educational and research institutions.

The best places to visit in Shimla is definitely Jakhu Hill, at a height of 8000 ft; one can capture the most spectacular view of the city below and the snowy Himalayas. On the hill there is also a historic temple of Lord Hanuman, which also happens to be the home of numerous fun loving monkeys waiting to be fed by visitors. Along with this temple there is a gigantic 108 foot statue of the Hindu deity, Lord Hanuman. This statue holds the record for being at the highest altitude in the world and is surely one of the main attractions.

Apart from Jakhu Hill, Shimla is packed with countless other tourist spots as well, such as Viceregal Lodge, Dorje Drag Monastery, Christ Church, The Mall, The Ridge, Lower Bazaar and still many more. All of these elements combined make Shimla the most attractive honeymoon place to visit in India.

Shimla boasts of a rich culture and liberal crowd that celebrates a variety of festivals. During the tourist season one can have the marvellous experience of witnessing the Shimla Summer Festival.

Shimla is well connected by air, road and train. The easiest way is to visit Shimla from Delhi or Kullu as there is a direct connection between their airports. National Highway 22 also links Shimla to Chandigarh.

As we all know that Shimla is one of the most picturesque places in the world and also known as megnet for tourist, so if you are on a tour of Himachal Pradesh than you must visit Shimla. Shimal attractions include its picturesque gorgeousness; the city is renowned for its lakes, hills, snowfalls and much more. Indeed, sightseeing of shimla tour can be quite an unforgettable experience for ever. In Himachal Pradesh, there are many places to visit with momorable places like Kullu, Manali, Dharamsala, Ranikhet, Dalhousie, Kangra, and more.

My friends have visited Shimla on month of February this year & they shared with me a lot of things about Shimla culture, environment, about snowfalls, hills and many things. They were gone from Delhi with six friends by a Volvo bus that who goes on a daily basis for Shimla or Himachal Pradesh from Delhi. It was a official tour for all of theme so all guys thought that we should not miss the great chance to visit Shimla or around Shimla destination. Wow! What was great fortunate for all of theme which I did not get ever?

Also, they shared – we captured lot of pics while we were going to Shimla by Volvo bus. In the meanwhile, I asked to one of my friend that how did you reserve Volvo bus & where you went to catch bus for the Shimla. After that he told me, we had booked online Volvo bus tickets along with holidays packages from one of travel portal company like Goibibo. They provided us not only Volvo bus tickets but also arranged cheap hotels for stay in Shimla. We reached there earlier morning and bathed first after we took breakfast with tea & some snakes. Thus, at 11AM, we were ready to move towards snowfalls as well as hills of Shimla. After half an hour we reached around snowfalls where we had seen unforgettable moment that was so beautiful we had ever seen so far. As gentle breeze was blowing, we did feel as thought we were in such heaven, like there is no need to go anywhere to get pradise. Everything is here & we are getting theme. The sun set moment was really memorable as you can watch below in the picture that what a beautiful place God has made it. Hearing of my friends story of Shimla tour, I couldn’t stop myself and I’m willing to visit there as soon as possible. Finally, I’ve decided to go to Shimla on 20^th June, 2014, If anybody wants to accompany with me then visit my blog and fill up contact form with all details and let’s visit a not less than paradise place Shimla.

Top Tourist Destination in Shimla

The picture with the title Bankhandi was taken by the my friend on 2 June 2014 and shared with me. Bankhandi is a Village in Dehra Gopipur Tehsil in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh State . It is well-known to be “mahabharat kaleen temple. Most important temples to the goddess are to be found in the Bankhandi Himachal Pradesh in the north. Bankhandi is also known as the most tourist places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.

Moreover, they also shared with me that we enjoyed in many styles when we reached around snowfalls in Shimla at the time on sun set as you can see below in the pic of one of my friend.

Bankhandi – The Most Appreciated Places to Visit

One more thing, they discussed with me that there are many motorcycles are available on let out for a days. So, anyone can hire easily & ride self while they are on trip.

There are many operators are available who offer sightseeing tours to Shimla. For those who don’t want to stay in Shimla, some operators offer daily trips from Delhi, which start in the morning and return you to the capital the same night. It’s depending on you that would you like to stay there at night or return on the same night.