Vibrant Trails: Exploring the Enchanting Land of India

Konkan is dotted with some beautiful destinations and among them one is Harihareshwar. Just 175 kms from Pune Harihareshwar is one of the finest places in Maharashtra. This small place is famous for a temple on the sea shore and calm beaches. It is considered as one of the holiest places in India. Harihareshwar is surrounded by four hills and river Savitri flows through the town. People often consider this place as the Kashi of Southern India. Devghar is another name of this beautiful place because it is said that the place is blessed by Lord Vishnu. Other than a pilgrimage centre Harihareshwar possesses two unspoiled beaches one to the north and other to the south of the temple. Attractions Harihareshwar Temple – It is one of the ancient and famous temple of Maharashtra. Lord Shiva is the main deity of the temple. There are idols of Brahma - Vishnu - Mahesh and Devi Parvati in one temple and other temples in the premise are of Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari. The architectu

On the first week of june, we paid our homage to Gongotri and visited a place named   Harsil, just 25 km before Gongotri.   Enroute to Gongotri this little paradise – Harsil set amidst the back drop of pine trees, apple orchad, snow capped mountain and Bhagirathi river. This hidden jewel of Uttarakhand allure tourists with peace and serenity in the lap of Himalaya.    I was never known about the place and it was a great surprise to me to spend the whole day in such a lovely place. We were mesmerized by the gushing Bhagirathi river, pine trees, chirping of birds, crimson rays of the sun amidst the peeping snow hills. Harsil is an amazing place to revivify one’s soul and indulge yourself to the ‘ celestial beauteousness’ of nature. It is a small hamlet and a cantonment area and the inhabitants of the place are Bhotiyas. Harsil is a best place for the trekkers and adventure seekers. Dayara Bugyal, Sattal, Kedartal, Gaumukh Glacier are popular trekking destinations near Harsil. The spe

It is the end of April and I am sure all travel enthusiasts are planning for their summer trip. Nothing can be  more  alluring than the lap of Himalaya during summer. Yes! And this mighty Himalaya offers tourists with innumerable destinations. Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Darjeeling are some summer attractions in India. Today I would like to jot down about one of my favorite hilly states, Uttaranchal. Words fail to describe the enchanting charm and awesome beauty of the magical land of Uttaranchal. This state is blessed with snow clapped ecstatic Himalayan peaks, sparkling and dancing river, splendid and pristine glacier, valley of flowers, lush forest and finally abode of God which includes many shrines containing the Char Dham - : Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The beauty of the places of Uttaranchal is to be seen and felt. I find this state truly a paradise on earth. The fresh air, pure water, small villages, simple people, beautiful mou

A sudden turn on the Kotdwar-Pauri road brings you to Lansdowne, a beautiful hill stations in the Pauri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. At a distance of about 45 kms from Kotdwar via Kotdwar Pauri road Lansdowne is a serene and unspoilt hill station on the secluded foothills of Himalaya. This place is a favourite weekend getaway of the Delhites. Set amidst lovely surroundings of lovely oak, silver fir,spruce, bamboo and pine forests Lansdowne is also the hot favourite among the nature lovers and romantics. It is said that, here nature can be seen in its best. The beauty of Lansdowne mesmerized many even British got attracted by the natural beauty and the climate of Lansdowne and set up a cantonment here. Attractions: Lansdowne is devoid of hustle and bustle of other hill stations. Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine it is a place appropriate to be with nature in its eternity. The lovely deep forests are ideal for long walk and picnic. Trekking and birdwatching are must do activiti

A beautiful amalgamation of wonderful gifts of nature, Kashid is a upcoming tourist destination in Maharashtra. Located on the Konkan region this beautiful place offers excellent experience of relaxation, pleasure and climate to the tourists. Earlier it was an unknown destination but now it is coming up on its own as a favourite week end destination. It is true that beauty can not be suppressed. Kashid is placed between two rocky hills on the shores of the Arabian sea. The landscape of the place is like a drawing. Starting from the rice field, gorgeous sea to white sand, peaceful mountains, dancing water stream and lakes, it has got all. The 3 km long stretch of Kashid's beach is an amazing place to bury yourself on the sand. Attractions The main attraction of Kashid is calm and serene atmosphere on the beach. There are no water sports or adventure activities on the beach. But an excellent place to be with oneself or be with nature. Build castles in the air or on the ground or

The heartland of wildlife Jim Corbatt National Park is one of the favourite haunting place for the wild life lovers. Named after the famous hunter Jim Corbett. It is one of the oldest national park in India situated in Nainital, Pauri Garwhal and Bijnore Districts of Uttrakhand. Covering 1318.54 sq. km. including 520 sq. km. of core area and 797.72 sq. km. of buffer area of which the core areas forms theCorbett National Park and the buffer contains the reserve forest. The core area is with a height of 1043 m at its highest point which is bounded to the North by the Kanda Ridge. Trip to Jim Corbett is always a first priority to the adventure seeker and wildlife adventure lovers. It is a abode to the 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of flora and fauna. Corbett is mainly famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants a huge concentration of their predators in forms of Deer, Wild Boar, Languor etc. There are large number of migratory birds with thei

Delhi, - the capital of India is one of the most preferred destinations on tourists itineraries. The city beckons the all globe trotters with its mesmerizing attractions. For its guests the buzzing city has many things in stores. It has plethora of tourists attractions. The famous tourists attractions in Delhi are as follows: Red Fort : Red Fort or Lal Quila is one of the prime tourists attractions in Delhi. Built by Shah Jahan in 16th century the fort is a architectural master piece in Mughal architecture. The fort is built in red stone and beauty of the stones still persists with its same vigour and colour over such long period of time. Red Fort is in fact a retreat to watch. Humayun's tomb : Located at the heart of the city the Humayun tomb is one of the World Heritage sites in India. This tomb houses the body of the Mughal emperor Humayun. The architecture andelegance of the place has made it a must visit place in Delhi. Qutub Minar : The tallest brick minaret in the wo

It is the time to rock. Yes , India has so much optional activities that you can choose according to your choice. For example there are activities like- Animal safari – camel safari or elephant safari are some excited safaris in India. These can be availed in the desert land of Rajasthan or in the national park of Rajasthan. Spoting a animal while sitting on another animal is really exciting. Water games – For the water lovers there are activities like para sailing, jet skiing, water skiing, wind surfing in Goa. River rafting in Rishikesh and snorkelling in Andaman. Mountaineering or trekking – The mountain range of India offers enthralling trekking rout. There are breathtaking routs in Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Ladak and in Jammu and Kashmir. All type of tourist like base level to the expert trekkers can take part in the trekking in India. I Music masti and dance- For the culturally inclined people, there are arrangements in India to enjoy to the evocative instrument, music and

Oh my gosh its really tough task to give a description of what to do and see in India. Country like India has so many attractions and activities that one get perplexed about what to see. But hold on do not be confused, here you will get a description of the must visiting places in India and never to miss activities. Golden Triangle - Let us start with the capital city of India - Delhi, a fusion of ancient and modern. The juxtaposition of old and new can be seen in the peaceful existence of historical monuments and modern social structure and lifestyle. The main attractions of Delhi are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat, Jantarmantar, National Museum, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjang Tomb, Purana Qila. There are quite a few park in the Delhi which are great place to spend time in leisure. Delhi is a place for shopper's delight. It has a great quality to lure buyers. Never miss the chances to shop in Delhi. Atrip to Delhi

Fact File Location: Southern Asia Capital : New Delhi Best time time visit : September to March. Language Spoken: English, Hindi Religion : Hindu 81.3%, Muslim 12%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other groups including Buddhist, Jain, Parsi 2.5% (2000) Calling code: +91 Currency: Indian rupee. Introduction This South Asian mystical land, India occupies an important place in the world tourism map. It is an extremely diverse country – from snow caped mountains to the golden beaches, tranquil temples to the spunky festivals, surly old bazar to the arty designer shops, flimsy villages to the techno savvy IT hubs. Yep – these all things are in one place,- that is India. So there is no denying the fact that it is the most multi dimensional country in the planet, known for its hospitality and variety. India hosts tourists from every nook and corner of the earth with immense pleasure and gaiety. India contains different connotations to different people. For some it is a place for spirit