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 …

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 …

Dalhousie…..
December 4, 2009 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dalhousie…..

Dalhousie, named after Lord Dalhousie, is an enchanting little town, with a colonial hangover. Thick forests, wildlife, tranquil ambience and refreshing views of the far mountains draped in snow, attract nature-lovers and tourists alike.
Set on …

Dharamkot…Triund … dharamshala
December 4, 2009 – 6:26 am | One Comment
Dharamkot…Triund … dharamshala

Triund is a popular nine-kilometre from Dharamsala. It takes a day or you make an overnight stay on the 2827 mtrs foot ridge behind the Dhauladhar range. Food is available at tea shops. But it …

Khajjiar….the mini Switzerland of India
December 3, 2009 – 12:23 pm | No Comment
Khajjiar….the mini Switzerland of India

23 kms from Dalhousie by road and 13 kms from Kalatop is the mini Switzerland of India at a height of 6400 ft. Hutchison writes, “Khajjiar is a forest glade of great beauty, 6400 feet …