Vibrant Trails: Exploring the Enchanting Land of India

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