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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Kasauli - Famous Indian Hill Station

Kasauli is a little cantonment city in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh. This town is well-known for the Kasauli Brewery which is the major brewery in the World. The town has a very rich history. It is said that the city came into being when Lord Hanuman on his way of getting the Sanjeevani herb to cure Laxman landed here before jumping on the Sanjeevani Hill. This cantonment town is a wonderful place to spend a vacation with your family. However, being a cantonment area, entry is controlled without authorization from anxious authorities and foreign tourists traveling in this town must carry a valid passport. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information on all that you want to know about Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh.

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Kasauli, HP offers easy access to roads, railways and airways. The best way to get on the road. You can rent a car or take a luxury bus to reach Dharampur and Shimla. From Shimla, you can also take the toy train Dharampur. Offer of accommodation is still current annual number of tourist hotels have always been in the city. Kasauli Regency is situated at an altitude of about 5600 FT Kasauli Hill is one of the best accommodation options.
One of the major attractions in the city includes the Christ Church which is located near the bus stand. This 159 year old Church is a wonderful architectural creation which attracts visitors still today. The Church is located on a spur and is a must to be visited site for the tourist. Another major attraction in Kasauli is the Monkey Point which gives a wonderful view of the distant plains of the Chandigarh region. There is also a small temple on the top of the hill which is dedicated to Lord Hamuman. You can also visit Dharampur, which is on the National Highway No. 22 and is about 15 km from Kasauli. Besides, one can also visit the temples like Baba Balak Nath Temple and the Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir on their visit to Kasauli.

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Kasauli also offers accommodation to the guests. There are many resorts in and around the city which offer lodging and dining facilities to the guests. One such resort is the Snow Valley resort which offers fishing, paragliding, horse riding and camp fire to the guests.

TouristplacesinIndia.com provides online information on Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh and other towns and cities in Himachal Pradesh.

The two main walks around Kasauli, the Upper and Lower Mall are beautiful. The residents of Kasauli walk a lot, for Kasauli was always short on hill resort attractions and meant for getting about on your own two feet, in communion with nature or if you are lucky, a walking partner. The somewhat steep Upper Mall takes you past an important landmark, the Kasauli Club.

The Indian hill resort of Kasauli is easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. touristplacesinindia can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Kasauli and throughout the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

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In order to make the summer travel tour to Kasauli even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Kasauli. The various hotels package in and around Kasauli offer the best of facilities. You may enjoy the luxuries of life on your stay at the Kasauli hotels. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels and lodges in Kasauli besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmarks of Kasauli offer excellent view of the landmarks through their suites. Most of the places to stay in and around Kasauli are strategically located in the tourist centers.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Global Tourist Places - Dehradun

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This scenic city nestled in the Doon valley is the capital of Uttarakhand , the northern state of India previously known as Uttaranchal. Dehradun is one of the famous tourist destinations in Uttaranchal and attracts a large number of tourists every year.

Location:Dehradun is flanked by the Himalayas in the North, the Shivalik range in the south, the Yamuna river to its west and the Ganges to its east. The city is located in the North western side of the state and adjoins the districts of Uttarkashi, Pauri Garhwal, Hardwar, Nahan (Himachal Pradesh) and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh).

History: Dehra is a variation of the word dera which means camp, or a temporary abode. A group of Sikhs led by Ram Rai on being ordered by the Mughul emperor Aurangzeb to retire to the forests had pitched temporary tents in this area. Dun is the name of the valley and the word means low land at the foot of a mountain.

The district is part of the Garhwal Himalayan region previously known as Kedar Khand. This region has been under the reigns of many ruling lines including the Katyuris, Gurkhas, Sikhs, Mughuls and the British. The British gained control of the region as a consequence of the treaty of Sugauli signed after the war with Gurkhas in 1816.

Tourist attractions in Dehradun:

Dehradun is a popular tourist spot and a tour to Dehradun includes visits to the many tourist attractions in the city as well as the many tourist spots near Dehradun. The tourist attractions in Dehradun include many academic institutions and research institutes besides many sites of religious important and natural beauty. The major tourist attractions in Dehradun are -

Tapovan: - it is believed to be the location of the ashram of guru Dronacharya , a character of the great Indian epic, Mahabharata.

Robber's cave: - it is a famous view point and a scenic spot situated outside the city.

Tapkeshwar Temple: - an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is believed to be associated with the Mahabharata.

Dakpatthar :- it is a popular spot offering splendid views of the Doon valley.

Central Braille Press: - this is the largest producer of Braille text books in India.

Maldevta, Sahasradhara, Lacchiwala, Santhla Devi, laxman Sidh temple and Malsi deer park are some other tourist spots in and around Dehradun. The hill station of Mussorie is 36 kilometers from the city. The famous Sikh pilgrimage center, Pointa Sahib is situated nearby on the banks of Yamuna. Hardwar and Rishikesh are the other two major tourist destinations in Uttarakhand enar Dehradun.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Global Tourist Places - Darjeeling

Darjeeling is also called 'Queen of the hills'. This famous hill station in the state of West Bengal in India is one of the highlights of Indian tourism and West Bengal tourism benefits significantly from the vast number of Indian and international tourists that visits Darjeeling every year.

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The town is also the capital of the Darjeeling district which is the northernmost district of West Bengal bordering Nepal. The town offers fantastic vacations in summer as well as winter. The view of the Himalayas, particularly the magnificent view of the Kanchenjunga is one of the major attractions of Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as the toy train, has become the symbol of Darjeeling


Major Tourist attractions in Darjeeling
Every nook and corner of Darjeeling fascinates the tourist. The mall, the sloping streets, the beautiful colonial buildings, the pines, temples, monasteries and even the whistling toy train combine to make Darjeeling one of the best hill stations in India. The major tourist spots in Darjeeling are-

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Darjeeling Mall
The mall is one of the most popular places in Darjeeling. It is the center of tourist activities in the town and most of the hotels are clustered around the mall. The mall is also the location of the taxi stands from where tourists can hire taxis to the sites in and around Darjeeling. Many shops including old bookshops and curio stores are a major draw in the mall. The first site to welcome tourists at the mall is the local people offering pony rides and photographers clicking pictures of people as they ride the ponies. People tired from walking can take a break and sit on the many benches placed in the mall and sip the excellent tea sold by local tea vendors. There are many restaurants, cafes, and ice cream parlors around the mall. Early morning and evenings are the best time to stroll in the mall.

Ghoom Monastery
Ghoom is the last destination of the famous Darjeeling toy train. Located six kilomerters from Darjeeling, Ghoom is home to the famous Ghoom monastery at an altitude of 2407 meters. The main attraction of the monastery is the 4.5 meter statue of Maitreya Buddha.


Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
This institute is an interesting tourist spot offering information about mountain climbing and the history of mountaineering in the region. Mountaineering gears are on display here along with rare pictures related to Mt Everest and other important mountain expeditions. The institute was established in1954 after the successful conquest of Mt Everest, and offers training in mountaineering and rock climbing.

Bhutia Busti
This beautiful monastery situated on CR Das road was transferred in 1879 from its original location on the observatory hill. The monastery has an interesting library that contains many old Buddhist texts and scrolls.

Observatory Hill
This place is a popular point from where tourists can get a magnificent view of the entire region and Mt Kanchenjunga on a clear, sunny day.

There are many other tourist attractions in Darjeeling. These include the famous tiger hill, Dhirdham temple, Lebong race course, and the handicrafts museum. Kalimpong, Takdah, Mirik, Lava, Lolegaon and Sandakphu are some of the important tourist spots near Darjeeling. A tour of Darjeeling offers wonderful opportunities for shopping and many adventure activities.