Bodhgaya:

Brief History

According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under the Bodhi tree. After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta attained enlightenment. He spent seven weeks at seven different spots in the vicinity meditating. After seven weeks, he traveled to Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon about Buddhism.

Mahabodhi Temple: The complex, located about 96 kilometers from Patna contains the Mahabodhi Temple with the diamond throne and the holy Bodhi tree. This tree was originally a sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka, itself grown from a sapling of the original Bodhi tree. It is believed that 250 years after the enlightenment of the Buddha, Emperor Asoka visited Bodh Gaya. He is considered to be the founder of the original Mahabodhi temple. It consists an elongated spire crowned by a miniature stupa and a chhatravali on a platform. A double flight of steps led up to the platform and the upper sanctum. The mouldings on the spire contained Buddha images in niches. Some historians believe that the temple was constructed or renovated in the 1st century during the Kushan period. With the decline of Buddhism in India, the temple was abandoned and forgotten, buried under layers of soil and sand. The temple was later restored by Sir Alexander Cunningham as part of his work for the British Archaeological Society in the late 19th century. In 1883, Cunningham along with J. D. Beglar and Dr Rajendralal Miitra painstakingly excavated the site. Extensive renovation work was carried out to restore Bodh Gaya to its former glory.

It is the main attraction of Bodhgaya town and is located near the spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It stands east to the Bodhi Tree.  The Mahabodhi Temple is situated in the temple complex. The matchless design of this temple is attractive with gilded image of Lord Buddha.

Other Monasteries

There are several Buddhist temples and monasteries exist in Bodhgaya, which are constructed by the people of Bhutan, China, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. These buildings reflect the architectural style, exterior and interior decoration of their respective countries. The statue of Buddha in the Chinese Temple is 200 years old and was brought from China. Japan’s Nippon Temple is shaped like a pagoda. The Myanmar Temple is also pagoda shaped and is reminiscent of Bagan. The Thai Temple has a typical sloping, curved roof covered with golden tiles. A massive and spectacular bronze statue of Buddha exists in the temple. Next to the Thai temple there is a recent 25-meter statue of Buddha located within a garden, which has existed there for over 100 years. Tibetans build two temples.

The archeological museum of Bodhgaya is special, a must see attraction of Bodhgaya. There are various meditation courses offered around the town by many institutes. The courses are conducted in winters from October-February. Apart from Bodhgaya, there are some interesting excursions available such as Gaya, Nalanda and Rajgir.

The Bodhi Tree

At the western side of the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodhgaya stands the large and historic Bodhi Tree under which Shakyamuni Buddha, then known as Gautama, attained enlightenment some 2540 years ago. The present Bodhi Tree is the fifth descendant of the original tree planted at this site. It still has a lot of significance for Buddhists, being revered as the actual Buddha by some enthusiasts. It is an inspiration and imprint of peace for the followers of Buddhism.

Vajrasana: Vajrasana, the stone platform is the seat of stability.

Ancient Railings: The ancient railings of 1^st century BC that surround the temple are very interesting monuments.

Chankaramana : This marks the sacred spot of the Buddha’s meditative perambulation during the third week after pious enlightenment. It is believed that wherever the Buddha put his feet lotus sprang up.

Animeshlochana: It is believed that the Buddha spent one week here looking towards the Mahabodhi Tree out of gratitude, without twinkling his eyes.

Ratnagar: The Buddha spent one week here, where it is believed that five colors came out of his body.

Lotus Tank: The sacred tank where it is believed that Buddha had spent one week.

How To Reach Bodh Gaya

Air: The Patna airport is located at a distance of 112 Kms.

Rail: The nearest Railway station is Gaya Railway Station situated at a distance of 16 Kms.

Road: Bodhgaya is connected by road and Patna is 105 Kms via Jehanabad and 181 Kms via Rajgir.

Best Time to Visit

The weather of Bodhgaya is pleasant throughout the year and can be visited anytime. However, the best season to visit is winter from October to March when the climate is cool and comfortable.

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Manali Climate

The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers. The temperatures range from 4 °C to 30 °C over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 14 °C and 20 °C and between −7 °C and 10 °C (50 °F) in the winter.

How to reach Manali ?

By Road: Manali is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21 and NH 1, which goes on to Leh and is claimed to be world’s highest motorable road.

By Train: Manali is not easily approachable by rail. The nearest railheads are at Chandigarh at 315 Kms Pathankot at 325 Kms and Kalka at 310 Kms.

By Air: At present Kingfisher Red operates a daily nonstop service from Delhi and Air India provides twice a week nonstop services. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is about 50 Kms from Manali.

Why to Visit Manali?

• Manali is a popular Himalayan tourist destination and accounts for significant number of tourist arrivals in Himachal Pradesh. Manali’s cool atmosphere provides a contrast to hot Indian summers.
• Manali is famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Yak skiing is a sport unique to this area.
• Manali featured in Time magazine’s “Best of Asia” for its “Extreme Yak Sports”.
• Manali also offers hot springs, religious shrines and Tibetan Buddhist temples.
• Manali has become a favorite destination for honeymooners since the last few years. Statistics show that around 550 couples reach Manali daily for honeymoon in season (May, June, December, January) and around 350 couples reaches Manali daily in non-tourist season.
• Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. With the highest concentration of Tibetan refugees in the entire Kullu valley, it is famous for its Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969. The monastery is maintained by donations from the local community and through the sale of hand-woven carpets in the temple workshop. The smaller and more modern Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa stands nearer the bazaar, in a garden blooming with sunflowers.

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• Naggar Fort, south of Manali is a reminder from the Pala Empire. Made from rocks, stones, and elaborate woodcarvings, it is an ensemble of the rich and elegant art works of Himachal. The castle was later converted to a hotel.
• Hidimba Devi Temple, erected in 1553, is dedicated to the local deity Hadimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bhim. The temple is noted for its four-store pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings.
• Rahla waterfalls lie some 27 km from Manali at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass, are the beautiful Rahla Falls at an altitude of 2,501 m (8,205 ft).
• Solang valley, popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali.
• Manikaran is located 45 Kms away from Kullu on the way to Manali is known for its hot spring near the river Parvati.
• Rohtang Pass is located 40 Kms away from Manali is one of the most famous snow point, but its closed during winters because of snow.

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Mussoorie:

Mussoorie suffers from over-development given its proximity to Delhi, Ambala and Chandigarh. It has serious problems of garbage collection, water scarcity and parking shortages during tourist season in summer.

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Mussoorie: How to Reach?

Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi and major cities. The closest railway station is Dehradun. Taxis are easily available and there are buses at regular intervals.

Mussoorie Sight Seeing

Mussoorie has a great nature walk known as “Camel’s Back Road” since it has a rocky outcrop in the shape of a camel’s hump. There is a beautiful cemetery along the road that is located mid-way on the loop. The “Gun Hill” point is the second highest point of Mussoorie, at an altitude of 2124 meters, is the place where a cannon used to fire midday.  It is accessible by the cable car on the Mall road. There is an oldest Christian church in the Himalayas, St Mary’s that is situated above Mall Road. Kempty falls is a popular picnic spot. Lal Tibba and Company Garden is tourist destinations. Happy Valley has a small Tibetan temple. This was the first Tibetan temple in India that was built by Tibetan refugees in 1960. Dhanaulti, a beautiful place is located about 32 kilometers from Mussoorie.

Lake Mist: It is located about 5 km before Kempty falls on the Mussoorie-Kempty road. This is a picnic spot in the lap of nature through which The Kempty River flows in which you may enjoy boating. It has beautiful waterfalls also.

Company Garden: This is a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with paddled boating facility. This picnic spot is located at a distance of 4 km by rickshaw cycles, pony or car.

Mussoorie Lake: It is the latest developed picnic spot that is situated at a distance of 6 kms on Mussoorie-Dehradun road with pedaled boats facility. It offers great view of Doon Valley and hill villages. It offers exciting views during night.

Childer’s Lodge: It is also known as “Nahata Estate”. It is a huge property of approximately 300 acres, owned by the Harakh Chand Nahata family. This is the highest peak of Mussoorie near Lal Tibba. You may enjoy the view of snow-clad mountains from this point.

Bhatta Falls: It is situated 7 km from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun Road near Bhatta Village. It is fall with different ponds for bathing and water amusements that are ideal place for picnic. It is smaller than the Kempty Falls but equally beautiful.

Jharipani Fall: It is located at 8 km from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Jharipani road. You may visit this place by local bus or car up to Jharipani from where the fall is about 1.5 km on foot.

Mossy fall: It is situated 7 kms from Mussoorie that is surrounded by a dense forest.  One can go there via Barlowganj or Balahisar.

Sir George Everest’s House: It is The Park Estate is where you can find the remains of the building and laboratory of Sir George Everest, the Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. The world’s highest peak Mt. Everest is named after him. It is located 6 km from Library Bazaar and a wonderful walk from there that is accessible by road although the road is rough beyond Haathi Paon. You may enjoy amazing view of Doon Valley and Aglar River valley. It is a wonderful walk from Library Bazaar and a beautiful spot for a picnic.

Cloud’s End: It was the bungalow built by a British in 1830. It is one of the oldest buildings of Mussoorie. It is located at the edge of a cliff, with a sheer drop, which gives the house an impression of being at the end of the clouds, hence the name. The bungalow has been converted into a hotel called Cloud’s End that is one of the heritage hotels. The resort is located at a distance of 8 kms from the Library and surrounded by dense forests. It offers impressive view of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks and the Yamuna River flowing through the Doon Valley.

Gun Hill: It is the second highest peak of Mussoorie that overlooks the Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri ranges of The Himalaya. You may view a number of viewing points through a telescope that is set up on the hill with small fees. It can be reached by road and the Ropeway ride. It is at a distance of 400 meters and provides spectacular view of the hill ranges.

Happy Valley: The Dalai Lama established the Tibetan Government in Exile in Mussoorie in 1959, having fled Chinese occupation of Tibet. The Government of Tibet in exile eventually moved to Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. The first Tibetan school was established in Mussoorie in 1960. Tibetans settled mainly in Happy Valley in Mussoorie. At present there are around 5,000 Tibetans in Mussoorie.

Landour Bazaar: This is the oldest bazaar of Mussoorie around 150 years old and served as a recreation place for British soldiers. It is not as lively as the Kulri bazaar. The mile-long bazaar has several silversmiths known for silver nose rings, earrings, bracelets and anklets etc.

Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary: This is a bird sanctuary established in 1993. Spread over an area of 339 hectares and lies 11 kms from the Library Point. It is famous for the Mountain Quail, a bird species thought to be extinct and last spotted in 1876.

Nag Devta Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on Cart Mackenzie Road about 6 km from Mussoorie on the way to Dehradun. It is easily accessible by road. It provides excellent view of Mussoorie and the Doon Valley. It is a popular temple for locals and domestic tourists.

Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill): It is at an altitude of 2240 meters. It is situated on the top of Benog Tibba (Hill) and contains an ancient idol of Goddess Durga. You may enjoy marvelous view of the Aglar River valley. It is not accessible by road.

Dhanolti: It is located 24 kms from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Tehri Road. You may enjoy nature at its best in Dhanolti. You may go for long walks in the wooded hills, enjoy a breathtaking view of the hills and plains.

Precaution: It is advisable to visit the waterfalls during the summer. You should take extra care while visiting in the monsoon as you may find leeches, slippery stone surfaces etc.

Nainital: It is The Himalayan glory extremely popular among domestic tourists. It has immense natural beauty well equipped with sceneries, natural resources and lakes. It is known as the ‘Lake District’ of India. The most prominent among lakes is Naini Lake that ringed by hills. It has a varied topography that consists some important places such as    Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sat Tal  and Naukuchiatal etc.

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Nainital Sight Seeing Places

Naini Lake: Nainital has this exquisite lake. The Naini Lake is surrounded by seven hills that are dotted with cottages and villas. The reflection of hills in the lake is awesome. It looks even better in the night. The lake offers facilities yachting and boating. The north end of lake is called Malli Tal while the southern one is called Talli Tal, which have a bridge that has Mahatma Gandhi’s statue and post office. It is the only Post Office on the lake bridge in the world. There are shopping centers, stores and shops on sides of the bride.

The Mall: The Mall road is situated on the side of Naini Lake that is renamed Govind Ballabh Pant Marg. It is a main city center well equipped with facilities. In summers (May & June), this is closed for traffic in the evening to facilitate strolling, which is the tourist attraction at The Mall. This road connects with Malli Tal and Talli Tal.

The Flatts: The Flats has playing ground used for sports and cultural activities during festivals. It is situated on the northern side of Naini Lake that is a get together place for people and it is very crowed in the evening. This consists a statue of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant and a beautiful fountain. There are bandstand, Chat Bazar and Bhotia Market in the flats. There are religious places as a Mosque, Gurudwara and Naina Devi temple besides Rink theatre, which is used for roller-skating. The recreation centers include new club, Boat House club, Masonic Hall in the periphery of the flats. The Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo is located at one km away from bus stand at an altitude of 2100 meters. The zoo remains closed for visitors on Mondays and major holidays.

Aerial Ropeway: It is one of the main attractions of Nainital. This ropeway connects Snow-View Point (at 2270 Mts.) with Nainital. It starts at Malli Tal and takes approx. 152 seconds to cover one-way journey by trolley. The capacity of the cabin is 825 kgs.

Horse Riding: It is important attraction for Nainital tourists. The horses are hired at Barapatthar to visit the different peaks of the city. At present Horse Riding is strictly banned inside the city.

Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House): The British built it as the residence of Governor of North West Province in Raj Era. At present it is the official accommodation of Governor of the state. This magnificent building consists beautiful garden, Golf Links, Swimming Pool, Jhandidhar Modi Heights and Munshi heights. The Governor’s House was built in the line of Buckingham Palace having double storied 113 rooms. This can be visited only with prior permission.

Caves Garden: The Caves Garden is the latest addition in the list of existing tourist spots in Nainital city. It is located in Sukha Tal approximately one km away from Malli Tal close to Kumaun University Campus.

Hanuman Garhi: It is a religious place that is renowned for the view of beautiful sun set.  The temple complex presides Lord Hanuman. It is located at an altitude of 1951 Mts. It can be approached by car and bus; some of the pilgrims prefer to visit here on foot. There is Shitala Devi temple and Ashram of Lila Shah Bapu is situated on the other side of the hill.

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES): It is a center of astronomical studies and optical tracking of artificial satellites. This observatory was established in 1955 that was shifted to the current location named Manora Peak in 1961. The objective of the observatory has been to develop facilities for modern astrophysical research in stellar, solar & theoretical branches of astrophysics. You may enjoy celestial objects through the telescopes in clear nights on fixed selected days with permission. It is located on Manora peak at a distance of around one km from Hanumangarhi.  It is around 9 kms away from the city.

Snow View: Snow view as the name suggests offers an amazingly beautiful snow point of Himalayas. It is an easily accessible hilltop at an altitude of 2270 meters. It is hardly 3 kms away from the city center. It is also accessible through ropeway and connected through motorable road.

Naina Peak / China Peak: It is the highest peak of Nainital that is located at an altitude of 2611 meters and at a distance of 6kms from the city center. You may view sparkling snow laden Himalayas from Bandar Punch in West and Api, Nari peaks of Nepal in the East.  A quality pair of binoculars is recommended to the visitors. You may hire pones to from Snow View or Malli Tal to visit this peak.

Lands End: The best feature of this spot is that as the name suggests you might feel that it is the end of the land without climbing enough. It is situated at an altitude of 2118 meters and 4 kms away from the city center. At this point you can view the neighboring hills and valley besides Khurpatal Lake.

Tiffin Top & Dorothy Seat: Tiffin Top is an excellent view of the Himalayas and neighboring countryside. It is a picnic spot that is located at an altitude of 2292 meters, just four kilometers away from the city center. Dorothy seat is a memorial build by a loving husband in the memory of her English painter wife Dorothy Kellet after her demise. These two sights are at a close proximity.

Kilbury: It is an ideal spot for a quiet and peaceful holiday that is situated at an altitude of 2194 meters and 10 kms away from the city. It is accessible by the motorable road. There is a forest rest house for night stay.

Nainital Climate: It is colder than the rest of the hilly tract of Kumaon region. It has damp climate and gets heavy rainfall during monsoon. The neighboring Almora and Ranikhet are warmer comparatively. Humidity in Nainital is less than the other hill towns. The temperature ranges between 28 and 7 degrees.

Nainital: How to Reach?

By Train: Kathgodam is the nearest rail station that is 35 Kms. away from Nainital. Having arrived at Kathgodam Railway station the tourist can hire Taxi or Bus to reach Nainita. Taxis are available on shared seat basis at the station. Most of the buses start from Haldwani roadways bus stand.

By Car: A private taxi can be hired from Delhi to visit Nainital.

Nainital Climate

The winter starts at Nainital in late October till March. December and January are extreme, snowfall might also occur in this period. April to June and October is the pleasant time to visit. It rains very heavily from late June to September.

Nainital Clothing

It is recommended to carry heavy woolens in winters and light woolens in summers. Raincoat and umbrella are highly recommended during rainy season.

Nainital Souvenirs

You may collect decorative wax candles, wooden sticks and items made of pine seeds.

Nainital Excursions

Bhowali: It is famous for its scenic beauty, hill fruit mart and T.B. sanatorium, established in 1912. It is located at an altitude of 1706 meters above the sea level and 11 kms away from the city.

Ghorakhal: It is known for the temple of Lord Golu, local God worshipped by locals.

Sat Tal: It is a unique, amazing spot having lakes placed amidst the oak forest. There are Nal Damyanti Lake, Panna Lake, Garude Lake, Ram Lake, Laxman Lake and Sita Lake. Besides the ashram of an American Missionary, Stanley Johns. It is situated at an altitude of 1370 meters and 23 kms away from Nainital.

Bhimtal: There is a beautiful lake that offers awesome vistas. This lake is bigger than Naini Lake. You may enjoy boating in this lake and visit beautiful aquarium in an island that is located at a distance of 91 meters from the shore amid the lake. There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar temple complex along the 40 feet high dam. It is around 22 kms away from Nainital.

Naukuchia Tal: It is a beautiful deep clean lake with nine corners. Its length is 983 meters breadth is 693 meters and depth 40.3 meters. It is situated 26 kms away from Nainital and 4 kms away from Bhimtal at an altitude of 1220 meters above the sea level. You may enjoy this enchanting valley by angling and bird watching besides rowing and paddling / yachting.

Mukteshwar: The British developed it as research and education institute (IVRI) in 1893. Fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest surround this place. It is a beautiful scenic spot overlooking long ranges of Himalayas. It is located at an altitude of 2286 meters that is 51 kms away from Nainital. There is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva exists on the top of the rock.

Ranikhet: As per the legend this place had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sudhardev. Having mesmerized from this beautiful place she decided to make this place her abode. Since then this place is known as Ranikhet, literally means “Queen’s Field”. It is an exotic hill station with majestic pine trees. It is situated 60 kms from Nainital at an altitude of 1829 meters above sea level. You may visit Ranikhet throughout the year. A visit to KRC museum and memorial is worth visiting. The following sites can be visited during stay at Ranikhet.

Upat Kalika: It has one of the best mountain golf links (9 Holes) in India that is surrounded by dense forests 6 kms away from Ranikhet and Klalika is just one km away from Upat. Kalika has a famous temple.

Chaubatiya Garden: It has fruit gardens and Government Fruit Research Center. It is situated 10 kms away from Ranikhet.

Bhalu Dam: It is famous for fishing located 3 kms away from Chaubatiya.

Hairakhan Dham : It is the ashram of Hairakhan Baba that is located 5 kms away from Ranikhet.

Kausani: It is an ideal place to enjoy quiet, relaxed and pollution free holidays in the lap of nature. It is nestled among dense pine forests with a narrow ridge that is separated from the mountains of the Nanda Devi range. You may view the snow covered Trishul and Nanda Devi quite clearly. You might feel that the snow is within your touching distance. The sunrise is awesome with 300 kms wide view of the Himalayan range attracts visitors to this enchanting place. Mahatma Gandhi spent 12 days in 1929 at Kausani and penned his memorable commentary on Geeta Anashakti Yoga and his staying guesthouse is known as the Anashakti Ashram atv present. A famous Hindi poet laureate Sumitra Nandan Pant was born at Kausani.

Baijnath: There are 13th century ancient temples of Hindu Gods in Baijnath.The temple complex of Baijnath was constructed by the Katyuri kings.  It is located at an elevation of 1125 meters that is 19 kms away from Kausani on the way to Bageshwar. It is situated on the banks of Gomti River in the flat valley.

Jageshwar: It is situated around 100 kms from Nainital and one among the 12 Jyotirlings in India. It is located in a beautiful narrow valley hedged by deodars. There are scores of shrines but three out of these are simply outstanding sculptures. Although the presiding deity at Jageshwar is Lord Shiva yet a strong Buddhist influence is also visible in the carvings.

Binsar: It is one of the most scenic attractions in the Himalayas that is renowned for the mesmerizing views of The Himalayas. It is situated at a distance of 95 kms away from Nainital, at an elevation of 2412 meters and offers an excellent view of hills. This Himalaya beauty is surrounded by Alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and flowers. It offers a 300 kms stretch of famous peaks which includes Kedranath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nandadevi, Nandakot and Pachachuli. The forests of Himalayan Oak and rhobodendron are excellent for trekking.

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Hemis Monastery: Hemis monastery, a leading centre of the Drukpa tradition of Buddhism, holds an annual masked dance festival. Thikse Monastery, King Bhagan reunited and strengthened Ladakh and founded the Namgyal dynasty, which survives even today. In the early 17th century efforts were made to restore destroyed artifacts and gompas, and the kingdom expanded into Zanskar and Spiti.

Leh : Capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, the Leh District in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Tsemo Gompa temple is the main Buddhist center in Leh. The old town of Leh is included in the list of 100 World Monuments Fund’s one of the most endangered sites. The temperature can range from −28 °C (-18.4°F) in winter to 33 °C (91.4°F) in summer. Leh has a cold, arid climate with long, harsh winters from October to early March, with minimum temperatures well below freezing for most of the winter. The city gets occasional snowfall during winter. The weather in the remaining months is generally fine. The total population of Leh district is around 117,000.

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Dharamshala is a quaint hill station and home to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and the spiritual and political head of the Tibetan Buddhists. The beautiful hill city Dharamshala established in 1849, when a search for a civil location other than military regiment started. The search ended and an ideal location was traced at the slopes of the Dhauladhar, where an old Hindu sanctuary was situated. The name Dharamshala is the synonym of Hindu Sanctuary. Dharamshala has a lovely view of snow peaks, lush green forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. The snow peaks are easily accessible. It is possible to make a same day trek to a snow-point for an early morning starters. At present Dharamshala is inhabited by Tibetan settlements and residence of His Holiness the ‘Dalai Lama’. Dharamshala is a popular destination for foreign tourists, for its mesmerizing beauty and spiritual salvation. It is surrounded by dense coniferous forest consisting mainly of Deodars. Dharamshala is a starting point to a number of trekking trails. It is an ideal destination for rock climbing enthusiasts.

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Mcleodganj houses the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile and sometimes known as “Little Lhasa”. Mcleodganj is one of the two districts at upper Dharamshala. It got prominence as a major tourist attraction and emerged as a premier Buddhist center when Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama arrived along with thousands of followers to Dharamshala in 1959. There are Tibetan settlements with religious education and other centres in Mcleodganj.

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Dharamshala, Mcleodganj Sight Seeing Places

Dalai Lama Temple: It is situated at a short walking distance; hardly 10 minutes walk from the main square in Mcleodganj. The Dalai Lama Temple also known as Namgyal Monastery is the nerve centre. Since the activities of the temple starts early in the morning hence early morning visit is the best time to see monks praying and rotating the heavy prayer wheels. The temple overlooks the residence of the Dalai Lama.

St. John’s Church: It is situated 8 Kms from Dharamshala. A short and leisurely walk of 20 minutes from Mcleodganj’s main square can take you to this church. It is an Anglican church that is located in the forest near Forsyth Gunj. The British Viceroy Lord Elgin founded it in 1852. It is constructed as per Neo-Gothic architectural style. St. John Church is known for its peaceful environs and Belgian stained glass windows. It is one of the peaceful areas in McLeodganj surrounded by deodar trees and green environs.

War Memorial: It is situated in Dharamshala. The memorial is situated near the entry point to Dharamshala, commemorates the memory of those who fought valiantly for the honor and defense of the motherland. The place is ideally located in the pine forest.

Bhagsu Falls: It is situated 11 Kms from Dharamshala known for its old temple, fresh water spring and waterfalls. It is a serene village situated near the Mcleodganj city center. It has breathtaking waterfall known as Bhagsu falls. There is Bhagsunath Temple and a small charming pool. It is an enchanting location close to the nature.

Bhagsunath Temple: Bhagsunath Temple and waterfalls are popular places of tourist interest in Mcleodganj and situated at walking distance. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has great historical significance. Bhagsu waterfall is located at a distance of around 2 Kms from the temple. It is an attractive tourist spot located at the outskirts of Mcleodganj. The temple attracts local devotees in large numbers for its healing powers and faith.

Dharamkot: Dharamkot village in Mcleodganj is a famous tourist spot. Mcleodganj is a peaceful place admired by international tourists. It is surrounded by lush green deodar trees, beautiful landscapes and situated 14 Kms from Dharamshala. You can reach Dharamkot by a simple trek from Bhagsu. The scenery from Dharamkot is simply breathtaking. This is an eco-friendly picnic spot renowned for its natural beauty.

Triund: It is situated 17 Kms away from Dharamshala town, at an altitude of 2,827 metres. It is a famous tourist attraction located at the outskirts of Bhagsunath. This is an ideal campsite. It is pollution free eco-friendly tourist spot and the famous trek route.

Triund Trek: It is a beautiful 9 Km trek from Mcleodganj. The trek will take you across Rakkar and Dharamkot villages, wildlife of the region and Galu Devi temple on your way.

Dal Lake: It is situated around 4 Kms. from Mcleodganj and 14 km from Lower Dharamsala and lies amidst hills and deodar trees. It is the starting point of trekking in the region and situated next to the Tibetan children’s village. It is an artificial lake encircled by fir trees. You can enjoy boating on the lake and visit a nearby temple.

Kunal Pathari Temple: It situated 3 Kms away from Dharamshala. A level walk from Kotwali Bazar leads up to the rock temple of the local goddess.

Kareri Lake: Kareri Lake is surrounded by green meadows, oak and pine trees, making it an idyllic place to visit. It is situated 22 Kms at an altitude of 2,166 metres.

Naddi: This scenic picnic spot is located 5 km northwest of McLeodganj. Naddi offers a spectacular view of the Kangra valley. You can trek to Kareri Lake, Triund, and Guna Devi from here. It is a popular tourist destination for nature lovers.

Masrur: The major attraction of this place is the fifteen exquisitely carved monolithic 8th century rock temples.

Chamunda Temple: This temple is located around 15 km from Dharamshala on the bank of river Baner on the Mandi-Pathankot highway.

Taj Mahal Agra is the tourist attraction of India. Agra city is tourist city of India. Taj Mahal is the main tourist spot on India tourist city map. Agra city is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra tour, Tajmahal is a major tourist destination because of its splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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The Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, Agra is one of the most famous buildings in the world. The Taj Mahal was built by the mughal king Shahjehan in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal; the mausoleum was completed in 1653. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world.

Agra Fort (Red Fort)

The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned Agra Fort, in 1565. The fort is crescent shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing the river. The fort is a typical example of Mughal architecture.

Fatehpur Sikri

The Mughal Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri. The site displays a number of buildings of significant historical importance. It is a World Heritage Site; visited by tourists.

I’timad-Ud-Daulah,the Empress Nur Jahan built I’timad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb for her father, it is also called the Baby Taj. It is located on the left bank of the Yamuna River.

Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra, the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, is on the Delhi-Agra Highway. It is vast, beautifully carved and red-ochre sandstone tomb.

Apart from those mentioned, there are some other tourists attractions of Agra such as Swami Bagh Samadhi, Mankameshwar Temple, Guru ka Tal, Jama Masjid, Chini ka Rauza and Ram Bagh etc.

What We offer: Taj Mahal at Agra is an architectural marble beauty, surrounded by other monuments such as Red Fort and I’timad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb etc. Agra is only 200 Kms. away from Delhi. Most of the travelers prefer same day trip to Agra from Delhi. Another option is to stay overnight at Agra. One night stay recommended here before departing to the next destination. We arrange same day trip, hotels as per your budget, transportation, airport/railway station transfers, sightseeing etc.

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The construction of Delhi completed in 1734 in the aegis of Maharaja Jai Singh II. New Delhi overlays the site of seven ancient cities, that is why there are many historic monuments. The city center of New Delhi was planned by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect. It was completed by 1931. The city later dubbed “Lutyens Delhi” later.
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Delhi is a spacious, open city that houses many government buildings and embassies, apart from places of historical interest. The important attractions in New Delhi include the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate, the Laxminarayan Temple, the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, the Humayun’s Tomb, the Purana Quila, the Tughlaqabad fort, the Qutab Minar, The Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Lotus Temple attracts an average of 4 million visitors annually.
Delhi, (New Delhi) is a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It has some of the finest ancient monuments, museums, shopping arcades, gardens, hotels and restaurants and much more. Its multilayered existence is fascinating and can entice the curious traveler into a delightful journey of discovery. The temperature varies from 40 degrees Celsius in summers to around 4 degrees Celsius in winters.

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New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian populace. National events such as Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi’s birthday) are celebrated with great enthusiasm in New Delhi and the rest of India.

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Varanasi Tour Package is the view of Benaras with the Ganges, religious rituals on ghats; temples are the glimpse of culture city Varanasi city. Visit to Varanasi Ghats beside the Ganges is travel to the culture city of India. Tourists attractions of Varanasi are Durga Mandir in Ramnagar, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple etc. The new Vishwanath Temple, called Birla Mandir. Saraswati Bhawan at Ramnagar Fort and Vyasa Temple at Ramnagar etc. besides world famous Ghats. This holy city is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. It is regarded by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.

American writer Mark Twain wrote: “Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together”.

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Varanasi is generally believed to be about 3,000 years old. Varanasi was a commercial and industrial center famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works and sculpture. Varanasi is one of the holiest places in Buddhism too. In the residential neighborhood of Varanasi lies Sarnath, where Gautama Buddha has given his first sermon. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river’s religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious center in northern India for several thousand years.

Varanasi has nearly 100 Ghats. Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, which is located close to “Vishwanath Temple”, and is probably the most spectacular Ghat. A group of priests’ daily performs in the evening at this Ghat.

Some of the famous Ghats are as Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Mana-Mandir Ghat, Mana-Sarowar Ghat, Darbhanga Ghat,Lalita Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Assi Ghat and Bachraj Ghat etc.

According to Macaulay, Varanasi was the “city, which, in wealth, population, dignity and sanctity was among the foremost in Asia”. He described the commercial importance saying, “from the looms of Benaras went forth the most delicate silks that adorned the halls of St. James and of Versailles”.

Varanasi is a major tourist destination for foreign tourists in India. A number of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels are present in the city, as well as more efficient housing for Western student researchers. All sort of cuisines are available mostly as street food due to rich and hospitable culture of Varanasi.

What We offer: Varanasi, the holy city where Hindu pilgrims wash their sins away in holy Ganges. This city of life is very much alive at the world famous Ghats. It is the best place to get acquainted with Indian culture, way of life and odd religious rituals. Some of the international tourists stay up to six months in Varanasi but ideal time to stay here is atleast three days. We arrange hotels as per your budget, transportation, airport/railway station transfers, sightseeing etc. Contact Us for travel arrangements.

Beaches of Goa are world famous beaches for honeymoon packages. Goa beach tour is popular with tourists. Goa Beaches are identified with world famous beaches and honeymoon beach tour packages. Goa holiday is a popular Beach holiday on the beach city with sandy beaches visited by international and domestic tourists each year. Goa is India’s smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. It is located on the west coast of India. Panaji is the state’s capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city. It is renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture.

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Goa is very popular with foreign tourists. Goa’s major beaches include Arjuna beach, Arambol Beach, Candolim Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Baga Beach, Bambolim Beach, Arambol Beach, Vagator Beach, Ashvem Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Calangute Beach, Benaulim Beach, Palolem Beach, Agonda Beach, Mobor and Cavelossim Beaches etc.

Goa’s major cities include Vasco, Margao, Mormugao, Panaji and Mapusa. Goa has many famous National Parks, including the renowned Salim Ali bird sanctuary. Other wildlife sanctuaries are the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Molem Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary etc.

Goa has two World Heritage Sites: the Bom Jesus Basilica and a few designated convents. The Basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, regarded by many Catholics as the patron saint of Goa.

The festival of music and dance Shigmo Mel signifies unity in diversity. The Goan Carnival is known to attract a large number of tourists. Other prominent local festivals are Diwali, Christmas, Chavoth and Easter. ‘Goa is also known for its New Year’s celebrations.

Dance and music

Mando and dulpod are traditional goan musical forms. Goan Hindus are very fond of Natak, Bhajan and Kirtan. It is also the birthplace of Goa Trance.

Food: Rice with fish curry is the staple diet in Goa. Goan cuisine is famous for its rich variety of fish dishes cooked with elaborate recipes.

The most popular alcoholic beverage in Goa is feni; Cashew feni is made from the fermentation of the fruit of the cashew tree, while coconut feni is made from the sap of toddy palms.

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