Darjeeling to us humanoids is a gateway to a little heaven on earth set against the mystical backdrop of the Kanchenjunga. Tucked away in the north eastern corner of India, this town is fondly called the Queen of the Hills. A queen no doubt, sipping up on a lot of tea at an altitude of 6000 feet.
Bhandardara is situated 185 km. from Mumbai, in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, India. Nestled among the Sahyadri Hills, Bhandardara has all the makings of a beautiful holiday resort with sky-high mountains, roaring waterfalls and lush greenery throughout the year which attract tourists from all over. (more…)
Ladakh is the place to go if you believe that the journey is as important as the destination. It’s a biker’s dream to hit those long winding roads that lead to Ladakh. The serene land is the perfect pace to relax, unwind and keep going at the same time. Each road has a story to tell and spins a new tale. (more…)
Wayanad District, in Kerala , India , was formed in 1980 out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. It’s name is derived from the words Vayal (paddy) Naad (land); ‘Land of Paddy Fields’. It is set lofty on the majestic Western Ghat with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m above mean sea level. (more…)
If you’ve lived in South India, it is unlikely that you haven’t been to Ooty. Ooty or Ootucamund, also called the “Queen of hill stations” is a place where people throng to beat the heat of the South Indian plains. It is the capital of the Nilgiris district and used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the British during the colonial days. Situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level, an added attraction in Ooty is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam, making its way through tunnels and ravines full of foliage, gurgling streams and tea gardens. (more…)
Sattal meaning ‘Seven lakes’ in Hindi is a collection of seven interconnected freshwater lakes, located in the Kumaon Lake region, around 22 km from Nainital, in the State of Uttarkhand. The seven lakes of Sattal are Panna Tal or Garud Tal, Nal-Damyanti Tal, Purna Tal, Sita Tal, Ram Tal, Laxman Tal and Sukha Tal or Khurdariya Tal. (more…)
The Solang valley, 13 km north of Manali, is a spot straight out of a picture post card complete with tall coniferous trees, and splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains. One of the main attractions here is the Shiva Lingam made of ice. (more…)
Mount Abu, the only hill-station in Rajasthan, India, is situated on an isolated plateau of Aravali range of hills about 4000 feet above sea level. It’s a summer capital of Rajasthan and is home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests. It has a very cool climate due to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. (more…)
People who’ve never seen or touched snow in their lives can choose Manali as the first place to do so. Manali is part of the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, and was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh. Manali is a popular Himalayan tourist destination and its cool atmosphere provides a contrast to hot Indian summers. Manali is famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Yak sports, in particular yak skiing is a sport unique to this area. Manali also offers hot springs, religious shrines and Tibetan Buddhist temples. (more…)
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats range with one of the few evergreen forests of the world. It served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj.Mahabaleshwar is located about 120 km (75 mi) southwest of Pune and 285 km (177 mi) from Mumbai. (more…)
