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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Kinnaur , Tourism in India

Kinnaur Attractions : Kalpa , Recong Peo , Sangla Valley , Chitkul , Sarahan , Nichar , Kothi , Chango , Morang , Nako , Pooh , Rakchham , Lippa , etc . Kinnaur is  a beautiful district of Himachal Pradesh .
Kalpa
It is situated at a distance of14 km from Powari. The altitude is 2759 m . The place offers some fantastic early morning views of the Kinner Kailash. The local people say that  Kalpa is the winter abode of Shiva and all the god of Kinnaur assemble before him for an annual conference. Lord Dalhousie frequently visited  Kalpa for its natural beauty.




Recong Peo
The place is situated at a distance of 260 km from Shimla. The height of the beautiful  mountain town is 2200 m. The town is surrounded by the Kinner Kailash ranges which are considered extremely sacred by the people. From Recong Peo, the view of the snow covered Kinner Kailash is simply breathtaking. Dalai Lama carried out a 'Kalchakra' ceremony in 1992 at the latest built Gompa, which is also an attraction here.


Sangla Valley
The charming valley is also known as Baspa valley as the river Baspa flows through it. The tourists can have the  magnificent views of the Kinner Kailash peak, wonderful saffron fields and relaxing alpine meadows. You may also visit  Kamru Fort  and the Kamakshi Temple. Kamru Fort is the erstwhile bastion of the Rajas of the Rampur and Bushehr State .Kamakshi Temple is the place where the coronation ceremony of these Rajas were usually conducted. The valley offers magnificent views of the hills .

Chitkul
It is the highest village of the Sangla Valley at an altitude of 3450.  It is the trade route between India and Tibet. The terrain is still  tough  for trekking. One may look at the people of Chitkul will conform this connection with Tibet. The looks of these people as well as the jewelleries they wear reminds of the Tibetan influence.


Sarahan
The village is situated at a distance of  95 km from Sangla . The village is dominated by the imposing Shrikhand peak in the background. Within the village itself, the highlight is the exotic Bhimakali Temple. The magnificence of the five storeyed temple is exemplary.
Nichar
The village is attractive for its charming surrounding beauty . Ghoral, Antelopes, Black & Red Bears are found here occasionally.



Kothi
This village is also known as Koshtampi. This village is dominated by the peaks of the Kinner Kailash. The main attraction of the village is the Shuwang Chandika' temple. The natural beauty of the village attracts many tourists here.
Pooh
The other name is Spuwa . It  is situated around 58 km from Powari. The attraction here are the vineyards, apricot, almond and grapes orchard.
Rakchham
The height of the place is 2900 m.  Rakchham is famous for its beautiful location at the banks of river Baspa. Rakchham itself means stone (Rak) bridge (Chham).
Lippa
It is located at the height of  2745 m. It is well known for three Buddhist monasteries. These are dedicated to Galdang, Chhoiker Dunguir and Kangyar. Moreover, the nearby forest is also said to house the Ibex. Lippa can be reached from Kalpa by the old Hindustan-Tibet road.
Nako Lake
Nako
Nako is the highest village in the Hangrang Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The main attraction here is a lake formed out of the melting of ice and snow. Temples dedicated to local deities are also attractive to the tourists.
Morang
The  small village is situated on the left bank of river Satluj.  You reach it passing through apricot orchards. Three structures dedicated to the local goddess Urmig are also the main attractions. The ark of the deity is usually placed in the fort, which  on an auspicious day is taken to these structures. The ark itself has got 18 'mukh' representing the 18 days of the great epic Mahabharat. The 'mukhs' are made of silver, gold and brass. It attracts many pilgrims
Chango
The four hamlets on the left bank of Spiti are located here . Surrounded by hills on all sides, the natural beauty in Chango is enchanting. The mixed culture of Buddhists and Hindu is also an unique character of this place. Kinnaur attracts many tourists in Himachal Pradesh.
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TOURISM IN INDIA

Taj Mahal , Akshardham Temple , Golden Temple , Hawa Mahal , Kerala Backwaters , Victoria Memorial , Gateway of India , Charminar , Ajanta Ellora Caves , Bodhi Temple, Mysore Palace ....

Main tourist Attractions of India Tourism in India Packages Hotels Operators Guide Visiting Places

Taj Mahal

Located in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh, the world famous Taj Mahal is one of the seven 'Wonders of the World.' Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of eternal love for centuries.

BY AIR- Indian Airlines (Domestic Airline in India) runs daily flights from Delhi to Agra. Kheria Airport (Airport of Agra) is about 6 km from the Agra city

BY RAIL -Well connected by excellent train services to Delhi such as The Shatabdi Express (2 hrs), Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3 hrs).


Akshardham Temple

The massive temple is located in Delhi, on the banks of the river Yamuna. The temple complex sprawls over 100 acres, is an amazing world of Indian culture ornate with 20,000 statues, floral motifs, arches and intricately carved pillars.

Location - East Delhi, on Yamuna bank near Nizam -ud-Din Bridge.

How to Reach -Take an auto or cab or disembark at Indraprastha Metro station

Golden Temple

The Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib, is situated in Amritsar, Punjab. Built by Guru Arjan Sahib, the temple is visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year.

How to reach the Golden Temple

Air : Flights operate to the Rajasansi airport at Amritsar from many national destinations. Rail : Regular trains operate between Amritsar and national capital Delhi. Road : Buses are available to Amritsar from Delhi and other destinations of Punjab. Amritsar is at a distance of 234 kms from Chandigarh and 464 kms from Delhi.



Hawa Mahal-Situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal is a major landmark of Rajputs rulers. Built in the traditional Rajpur architecture, the five story palace offers the breathtaking view of city. How to Reach -By Air Jaipur is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Kolkata and Varanasi by domestic flights.By Rail Jaipur is well connected to major cities of India by rail. The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.By Road Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.


Kerala Backwaters

Kerala is famous worldwide for its tranquil backwaters, which offer amazing boating experiences. The backwaters are created by to and fro motion of sea waves in the forms of lagoons, lakes and estuaries.

Air -The two international airports in Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Kochi International Airport, and a domestic airport in Kozhikode are strategically located. All public and private airlines operating regular flights link these airports to major airports in India as well as abroad.Rail- Most of the places in and out of Kerala are interconnected by 200 Railway Stations . Direct trains to Kerala can be availed from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Calcutta and other major Indian cities


Victoria Memorial ( KOLKATA )

The memorial situated in Kolkata, West Bengal was built in attempt to match the Taj Mahal. The neo-classical marble building, opened in the year 1921, is a blend of classical western and Mughal architecture style.How to Reach:Air: There is N.S.C. International airport at Dumdum in Kolkata. Regular flights to rest of India and world are available here.Rail: Kolkata is very well connected to rest of India through two major railway station, Sealdah and Howrah.Road: Kolkata is connected to the rest of India by excellent road network.


Gateway of India

Situated in Mumbai, Gateway of India is one of the famous landmark of the city. The historical monument consists of a central hall with big archways.

Inaugurated in:1924 AD Highlight:It is an excellent example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

How to Reach - One can easily reach Gateway of India by hiring taxis or autos, or by boarding buses or trains from the city.

Charminar

Charminar the landmark of Hyderabad city, got its name from its four minarates (towers). It was Built in 1591 by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shahi, the 56 metre high monument has beautiful galleries and arches. Places Nearby Worth Visiting:

Mecca Masjid is a very nice masjid at the distance of 1 km.Golkonda fort is around 16 kms from the Minar.Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hydrabad city. Nice place to g for evening walk. Salarjung art museum.Falaknuama PalaceChilkur Balaji Temple

How to Reach - Hyderabad is well connected with the rest of the country by air, railways and roads. Once in Hyderabad, the local transport like auto-rickshaws and taxis should get you to Charminar.

Ajanta Ellora Caves-The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ajanta Ellora Caves are situated in Aurangababd district of Maharashtra. The caves have many temples of Hindus, Jains and Buddhists faiths.By Air : The nearest airport from Ajanta caves is the Aurangabad domestic airport (99 kms). By Rail : Aurangabad is directly linked to Mumbai and Pune by rail. Jalgaon, a railhead on the Central Railways line, is 59 kilometres from Ajanta. Two trains Tapovan Express and Devgiri Express depart daily from Mumbai to Aurangabad.By Road :Well connected to rest of India



Bodhi Temple

The Bodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar is one of the sacred places of worship for Buddhists. The magnificent Bodhi temple is an architectural blend of many cultures.dfsaa How to Reach - Air : The nearest airport is Gaya (12 Kms) and Patna (135 Kms).. The flights of Indian Airlines connect Patna to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Lucknow and many other cities.Rail : Gaya Railway Station (12 Kms) is the major rail head. .Road : Bodh Gaya is well connected by good network of roads to Gaya (12 Kms), Patna (135 Kma), Nalanda (101 Kma), Rajgir (78 Kms) and Varanasi (252 Kms). Regular buses run from Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir and Varanasi. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation run buses from Patna twice a day.

Mysore Palace

The palace also called as the Amba Vilas is the main palace of Mysore.. The architecture of the palace is the amalgamation of Dravidian, Indo-Saracenic, Roman and Oriental styles.

How to Reach- By Train-Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.

By Air - The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). By Road -Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore, well connected with rest of India.