Harsiddhi Temple
January 30, 2010 – 11:02 pm | No Comment

This temple occupies a special place in the galaxy of ancient sacred spots of Ujjain. Seated between the idols of Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati, the idol of Annapurna is painted in dark vermilion colour. The Sri …

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Bharmaur
December 17, 2009 – 4:43 am | No Comment
Bharmaur

 
Bharmour, formally known as Brahmpura, was the ancient capital of Chamba district, India. Situated at an altitude of 7000 feet in the Budhil valley (32°16?N 76°19?E? / ?32.26°N 76.32°E? / 32.26; 76.32), forty miles to …

Chamba …Hill station
December 16, 2009 – 5:04 am | No Comment
Chamba …Hill station

Chamba, the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty, is a wonder in itself for every visitor. Situated at the height of 996 m. above sea level on the south bank of the Ravi River, …

Rohtang Pass
December 12, 2009 – 9:57 am | No Comment
Rohtang Pass

Location : Manali-Keylong Road, 51-km from Manali
Altitude : 4,112 m
Best Season : June to September
Importance : Offers Immense Trekking Opportunities
Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh
If you want to feel the touch of snow even in scorching …

Shimla……The Queen Of Hill
December 10, 2009 – 5:11 am | No Comment
Shimla……The Queen Of Hill

Named after its patron goddess, Shamla Devi (a manifestation of Kali), Shimla is situated deep in the foothills of the Himalayas. The hill station is approached via an unfeasibly sinuous route that winds from the …

Chail Hill Station…Shimla
December 9, 2009 – 4:45 am | No Comment
Chail Hill Station…Shimla

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Chail was once the summer playground of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Chail lies spread over three hills Padhawa, Rajgarh and Sadh Tiba, just 43 km away from Shimla. The hill station of Chail was …

Palampur….kangra…
December 8, 2009 – 7:49 am | No Comment
Palampur….kangra…

Palampur is a fascinating spot in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests. The place enjoys a healthy climate and the pine scented air is said to have curative …

Manali ……….
December 7, 2009 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
Manali ……….

Hill Station

Just 40 kms away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined …

Dharamshala
December 5, 2009 – 2:09 pm | No Comment
Dharamshala

St. John’s Church: One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj is the church of St. John, situated in the wilderness. This charmingly dressed stone church is located just 8-km from Dharamsala on …

Kangra Fort….
December 4, 2009 – 9:16 am | No Comment
Kangra Fort….

The torrential Banganga river deep in the valley forming a formidable sheer and the Kangra Fort lurking atop the flat mountain range is a scene that one encounters on nearing Kangra town when you drive …

Renuka Jee …..
December 4, 2009 – 8:20 am | No Comment
Renuka Jee …..

 

Location: Near Nahan, Himachal Pradesh
Altitude: 6,72m
Houses: The Math, Renuka Lake
Main Attraction: Renuka fair in Nov, temple.
Famous As: Hindu Pilgrimage

Surrounded by lush forest supporting a variety of animal and bird life, Renuka Lake is not only …