Shalimar Bagh is one of the beautiful gardens in Srinagar, which is regarded as the monument of love. It was built in 1616 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife, Nur Jahan. This garden houses four terraces, fountains and a canal. The highest terrace at this site is known as ‘Abode of Love’, which was […]
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Calm, clear waters provide the perfect foil to the majestic Himalayan slopes which surround the entirety of the Kashmir Valley. Welcome to the Manasbal Lake, a fresh water of gigantic proportions and a favorite haunt of bird watchers from all around the world. A tour to Manasbal is a definite must-visit if you are planning
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Gangotri and Yamunotri are of immense religious importance to the Hindu worshippers, Yamunotri being the gateway to the Himalayan Char Dham Yatra. Gangotri is a holy town along the Bhagirathi River and lies in the Greater Himalayan region. It is believed to be the origin of the Holy Ganges and is situated at an altitude
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Fotu La or Fatu La is a mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Himalayas Zaskar Range in India. At an elevation of 4,108 metres (13,478 ft), it is the highest point on the highway, surpassing the famed Zoji La. Fotu La is one of two high mountain passes between Leh and Kargil, the other being Namika La. Moving eastwards, the highway begins to descend towards the town of Lamayuru after Fotu La. There is a Prasar
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The Changla Pass is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. It is named after the sadhu Changla Baba, to whom the Pass temple is dedicated. The small town of Tangste is the nearest settlement. The Changla Pass is the main gateway for the Changthang Plateau situated in the Himalayas. The nomadic tribes of
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Achabal Gardens, “the places of the princes”, is a small Mughal garden located at the southeastern end of the Kashmir Valley in the town of Achabal, Anantnag district, India. Located near the Himalayan Mountains, the site may have been a Hindu sacred site known as “Akkshavala” previously. About Achabal Gardens : Achabal is situated at a distance of 58 km from the district of
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Sarahan is small town in Himachal Pradesh of India. It is the site of famous Bhimakali temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State. The temple is situated about 180 kilometers from Shimla and is one of 51Shakti Peethas. The town is known as the gateway of Kinnaur. Seven kilometers below Sarahan is the
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One of the loveliest places in India where nature is at her bountiful best, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is a tourist’s paradise blessed with beautiful rivers and lakes, blossoming gardens, and verdant woods. The Wular Lake – acclaimed to be the largest freshwater lake in India and perhaps in Asia too – ranks prominent
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It is in Lahaul valley, 73 kms from Keylong. The name Baralacha means ‘Pass with cross roads on summit’ (Roads from Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul join on the top of it). There is no road yet from Spiti, only a path exists. This pass is also an origin of Chandra, Bhaga and Yamuna rivers. They
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Himachal Pradesh offer several opportunities of trekking and camping on its hills and valleys. Camping is an important activity for adventure tourists and honeymoon couples. At higher altitudes such as the Leh-Manali Highway, the tented camps are the only accommodation available for overnight stay. Camp accommodation is fast gaining popularity near the wildlife parks and
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