A Nice Trip To Nainital

Nainital is a popular hill station of Uttarakhand, India. The hill station located at an altitude of 2,084 mt approximately above the sea level. The word 'Nainital' is coming from 'Naini Lake' and 'tal' means 'lake'. The lake is pear shaped and surrounded by green mountains.The town is famous for it's pleasant climate and  various natural attractions. Actually Nainital is located in the Kumaon Region and popularly known as the "Lake District of India". This hill station is a famous tourist destination of India, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists every year. The magestic beauty of hills can makes you very amazing.

Stunning Nainital

Attractions Of Nainital : 

 

Naini Lake : Nainital comes from this lake. This lake is main attraction of Nainital. This beautiful lake is surrounded by seven magestic mountains. It offers you the facility of paddle boating. 

Snow View Point : This point is located at an altitude of 2,270 mt from the sea level. It is only 3 km away from the main city. This point can be easily reached by trekking or a comfortable taxi drive. 

Nanda Devi Temple : This temple is dedicated to Goddess Sati because according to mythological legends, the eye of Goddess Sati fell at this place. This temple is located at northern portion of Nainital. 

Sattal : Sattal is a popular lake and a popular picnic spot  with seven lakes each in a different color of green and blue. 

Bhimtal : Bhimtal is a small town and Nagar panchayet in Nainital. It located 22 km away from Nainital. Tourist from all over India come to this stunning place to spend some time at the Bhimtal Lake. 

The Mall Road : One of the famous highlights of Nainital is The Mall Road which was built during British Period. There are a number of shops, hotels, restaurants, cafes etc. 

Tiffin Top : The most scenic beauty of Nainital, Tiffin Top is located at a altitude of 2,290 mt (approx ) in the Ayarpatta Hills. This spot is famous as a picnic spot and known as 'Dorothy's Seat'. 

St. Johns Church :  This church is located north-end of Nainital. It was established by Daniel Wilson,  the Bishop of Calcutta in 1844. 

Other important places are, Pashan Devi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Gurney House, Guano Hills, Sariyatal, Autumn Festival, PhoolDeli, Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary etc. 

Best Time To Visit : 

 

The best time to visit the place is March to June and September to October. 

Hotels Near Nainital : 

 

•  Hotel Maharaja Mall Road Area, Nainital 
• The Naini Retreat Mallital, Nainital 
• Shervani Hilltop Mallital, Nainital 
• The Manu Maharani Mallital, Nainital 
• The Palace Belvedere Mallital, Nainital 
• Vanash Regency Tallital, Nainital 
• Hotel Krishna Mall Road Area, Nainital 
• Himalayan Retreat Nainital Guest House Tallital, Nainital 
• AMUNS Tallital, Nainital 
• Hotel Happy Home Tallital, Nainital 

How To Reach :

By Air : Being a hill station, Nainital does not have any airport nearby. The nearest airport is located in Pantnagar, which is 65 km away from Nainital. The second nearest airport is New Delhi which is 290 km away from main city centre. New Delhi airport is well connected with major citie sof India. 

By Train : The nearest railway station is Kathgodham, which is 35 km away from the main city. This station has well connectivity with Delhi, Lucknow, Howrah and other major cities of India. Some popular trains are Bagh Express, Dehradun Kathgodam Express, Ranikhet Express, Uttar Sampark, Kranti Express etc. 

By Bus :  The city has well connectivity with North India by bus service. Several tour service providers can give you the facility of Bus service from New Delhi to Nainital. There are also the variety of bus services of  AC/NON AC/Luxery/ Volvo buses.

Journey To Shillong

Shillong is a hill station of Meghalaya and also the capital of this state. This popular hill station is situated at an altitude of 1496 mt above from sea level. This hill station is known as"Abode of Clouds" for its beauty. The place is surrounded by rolling hills like European settlers of Scotland. For this reason the town is also known as "Scotland of the East". This place is also located at a distance of 295 km from Kaziranga, 578 km from Siliguri, 104 km from Guwahati and 658km from Darjeeling. The most stunning beauty of this hill station makes it one of the major tourist attractions of the northeastern region of India. 

The Stunning Beauty Of Shillong

Attractions Of Shillong :

1. Shilong Peak : It is the most popular and highest peak of Meghalaya. It's height 6,433 ft and located 5 km away from south part of Shillong. From this point people can visit the beauty of town and countryside. 

2. Butterfly Museum : An old museum located in Shillong known as Butterfly Museum, established in the 1930s. It is the best museum of Shillong which is dedicated to butterflies and moths. This museum has 16,00 species of butterflies, moths and other insects. This museum is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. but Saturday  10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

3. Umiam Lake : This lake is famous for it's adventure and beauty. It is also famous as Barapani or Big Water. This lake brings with it all the facilities of  water cycling, boating, kayaking etc. This lake contains a beautiful ecosystem but at present days population and pollution, blockage of natural drainage system, deforestation destroys the balance of ecosystem of this place. 

4. Botanical Garden : One of the beautiful and popular garden of Shillong. 

5. Golf Course : One of the oldest and famous Golf Course of India. Developed in 1889 as a nine hole course. 

6. Ward's Lake : Located at the center of  the city it is one of the popular travel attraction and short garden nearby. It is also very famous for boating. 

Other attractions are Sohpetbneng Peak, Cherrapunjee, Lady Hydari Park, Elephant Falls, Cathedral of Mary help of Christians, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Culture, Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls, Beadon Falls etc. 

Best Time To Visit : 

Shillong can be visit throughout  the year, but best time is October, November and between March and April. 

Hotels Near Shillong :

• Hotel Embassy Police Bazaar, Shillong 
• Royal Heritage Castle, Tripura Castle Road, Shillong 
• Hotel Centre Point Police Bazaar, Shillong 
• Shaurya Inn Police Bazaar, Shillong 
• Hotel Monsoon Police Bazaar, Shillong 
• The Pear Tree Lachumiere, Shillong 
• Hotel Alpine Continental Police Bazaar, Shillong 
• The Habitat Shillong Main Town, Shillong 

 

How To Reach :

By Air: Shillong does'nt have any airport within the city. The nearest airport is  Umroi airport near Barapani, which is 25 km away from the main city. The second nearest airport is Guwahati, which is located 125 km from the city. These airports are well connected with other major cities of India. 

By Rail:  The nearest railway station is in Guwahati, 104 km from the city. This railway route is linked with other major cities of India. From station you can hire a taxi or local vehicle to reach Shillong. 

By Road : The local govt. provide a good service of private and govt buses to reach Shillong from Guwahati bus stop. It can be take 3-3:30 hours to reach the place. There are also has the facility of taxis at every spot.

 

Journey To Mirik

Mirik is a popular tourist spot and idyllic hill station, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Located at an altitude of 1767 mt, Mirik  is 49 km away from Darjeeling and 55 km away from Siliguri. The word 'Mirik' comes from the Lepcha word Mir-Yok, that means "place burnt by fire". One of the best and new hill station of India, Mirik is blessed with pleasant climate, Beautiful tea garden, easy accessibility, tourist cottages and the facility of boating. Mirik is also famous for the largest supplier of oranges in West Bengal and Mirik Busty Orange Garden. Due to its pleasant climate and all tourist facility, Mirik is a popular tourist spot. 

Stunnig Mirik Lake

Best Time To Visit:

Mirik is a popular tourist destination where people can stay some days to enjoy their holidays. So, if you want relaxation then you must go there March-early June and Sept-December. 

Attractions Of Mirik :

The Sumendu Lake : The 1.25 km long sumendu lake is a major tourist spot in Mirik. It is a beautiful man made lake which surrounded by beautiful garden, pine forest, cardamom and orange trees. Their is also a long road for leisure walk, people can visit the stunning Kanchenjunga from here. 

Kawlay Dara : It is the fabulous view f plains. People can see a beautiful sunrise or sunset from here. 

Tea Garden : Mirik has eight tea gardens. The fabulous view of green tea garden can makes you delightful. 

Debi Sthan : The hindu temple located on the western bank of the lake. It is also surrounded by green tea gardens. From here people can also visit the view of mountain and plains of Mirik. 

Other famous places are Deosi Dara, Rai Dhap, Mirik Lake etc. 

Hotels Near Mirik :

• Cedar Inn, Mirik 
• Hotel Blue Lagoon, Mirik 
• Mayfair Darjeeling 
• The Elgin, Darjeeling 
• Snow Lion Homestay 
• Summit Grace Hotel & Spa 
• Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel & Spa 
• Central Heritage Resort and Spa, Darjeeling 
• Hotel Jagjeet, Mirik 

How To Reach :

By Air : Mirik is a hill station, so it does not give you the option of direct flights. But the nearest airport is Bagdogra airport, located 55 km away from the city.  This airport is well connected with other cities of India. 

By Train : The nearest railway station is Jalpaiguri, located 50 km away from the city. But as a hill station Mirik does not have any good railway service. 

By Road : Mirik has a good road network with many cities of India.  The maximum options to go Mirik by road. There are several bus services from other states to this place. Before going there check your near rest bus services.

A nice Tour To Imphal

Imphal is the capital of Indian state Manipur. It is the ideal location for beaten track. The tiny city surrounded by green-blue hills, lush fields and low clouds. We can found here a variety of culture and beautiful surroundings. It is most visited city of Manipur. The old Palace of Kangla are situated in the heart of the town. Imphal lies in the valley of Manipur River. It is also the cultural capital and lots of traditional festivals of Manipur. Agriculture and industries are one of the main parts of Imphal's economy. 

Green-Blue Hills Of Imphal

What To See Here :

Shaheed Minar, Khwairamband Bazar/Ima Market, Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, Kangla, Manipur State Museum, Manipur Zoological Garden, War Cemetery, Bishnupur, Khonghampat Orchidarium, Loukoi Pat, Sadu Chiru Waterfall, Red Hill, Kangchup, Loktak Lake, Moirang, Matua Museum, Khongjom War Memorial, Keibul Lamjao National Park, Moreh, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Senapati, Dzuko Valley etc. 

Best Time To Visit :

March is comfortable for those people who want to see sightseeing and other tourist activities. But October is  the best month for those who want to visit some popular places of Imphal. 

Best Hotels At Imphal :

• The Classic Hotel North A.O.C, Imphal 
• Hotel Nirmala M.G Avenue, Imphal 
• Hotel Pintu North A.O.C, Imphal 
• Hotel Anand Continantal, Thangal Bazar, Imphal 
• Mass Hotel Assembly Road, Imphal 
• Hotel Avenue M.G Avenue, Imphal  
• Hotel White Palace M.G Avenue, Imphal  
• Hotel New Airlines M.G Avenue, Imphal  
• Hotel Tampha North AOC, Imphal 

 What To Eat :

There are many hotels in Imphal which provides a lots of food variety, such as- Typical Indian, Mexican, Chinese, French, Thai, Italian etc. But if you want to taste local foods then try to taste local popular momos, kangsoi,a stew prepared with dry fish, kobok, molasses and rice. The local people consider fish as vegetarian. So, if you looking for a pure vegetarian meal you must have to be more specific. 

How To Reach :

By Air -  The Imphal Airport is located 8-10 km away from the city.  This airport has a good connectivity with flights to other major cities of India, such as -Aizawl, Guwahati, Kolkata, New Delhi, Dimapur by a variety of airlines, like -Jet Airways, Indigo, Air India, Kingfisher etc.  

By Train - Imphal does not have any railway station. The nearest railway is Daotuhaja which is located 90 km from Imphal. This railway station is well connected with other major cities of India. From the station you can hire a taxi or local vehicle or bus service to reach Imphal. 

By Road - This city has good connectivity of  road network. Imphal enjoys the facility of 3 major national highways, such as N.H-39 Via Nagaland, N.H-150 Via Mizoram and N.H-53 Via silchar. This Highways are well connected with Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati etc.
 

Journey To Manali

Manali is a small hill station near Indian state Himachal pradesh. It's height 2,050mt or 6,726ft approax in Beas river valley. Manali is coming from the word Manu. The word Manali is regarded as the changed name of 'Manu Alaya' which means ''the abode of Manu".It is a popular tourist spot. The climate of Manali is predominantly cold during winter but moderately cold during summer season.

The Beauty Of Manali

Best Time To Visit :

Generally April- June/September month can be visit. But best month is December. 

Religion : Hinduism, Buddhism 

Language : Himachali, Hindi, English 

Attractions Of Manali :

Sholang Valley :  This valley is quiet and extremely picturesque. The Chinese food from local roadside shacks are very famous. 

Naggar Castle : An important tourist spot near Manali. It is an ancient palace. 

Old Manali : Old Manali is very popular. Lovely roads, sweet little eateries and market place are very nice. 

Tibetan Monasteries : It is one of the famous monasteries located in Manali. It is not only a place of Worship but also a guardians of the rich culture and history of Tibetan people. 

Hadimba Temple : The 15th-century temple dedicated to Hadimba devi from the Indian spiritual epic Mahabharata. 

Gauri Shanker Temple : It is located in Dashal  village.This temple is very old. 

Other important attraction : Manu Temple, Club House, Rohtang Pass/ Snow Point, Vashist Temple & Water Springs, Monasteries, Jagatsukh, Manali Winter Carnival, Lossar Festival, Raghunath Temple, Arjun Gufa, Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa,Bhrigu Lake, Beas Kund, Jogini Waterfalls, Manikaran Gurudwara, Pandoh Dam, Pin Valley National Park, Rahala Falls. 

Adventure Activities : Skiing, Trekking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Jeep Safari, River Rafting, Mountaineering, River Crossing, Motor Cycling, Rock Climbing etc. 

Hotels Near Hotels :

• Sun Park Resort Aleo, Left Bank, Manali 
• The Anantmaya Resort Village Prini, Manali 
• Apple Country Resort Log Huts Area, Manali 
• Shingar Regency Hadimba Road, Manali 
• Chichoga Holiday Inn Aleo, Left Bank, Manali 
• Tree Hill Cottages Village Simsa, Manali 
• Holiday Heights Manali 
• Heritage Village Resort, Manali 
• Club Mahindra Manali 

How To Reach :

By Air : The nearest airport is Bhunter airport which is located 50 km from Manali. This airport is well connected with other major cities of India.. After reach the station you can hire a taxi to reach your destination hotel. 

By Train : As because it is a hilly region so it does not have any railway station. There are train services from Delhi to Jogindernagar and Pattankot. After reach the station you can get bus service to reach your destination place.

How To Reach Kullu

Kullu or Kulu is a small town of Indian state Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas river and it is the largest valley in Himachal pradesh. Kullu is famous for its marvelous land scapes, bresthtaking beauty. This valley is also very famous for its temples and majestic hills covered with deodar and pine forest. Kullu valley is sandwiched between Lower Himalayan, Greater Himalayan and Pir-Panjal. 

Kullu Valley In Himachal Pradesh

Attractions Of Kullu :

1. Sultanpur Palace - The houses of this palace has some beautiful miniature paintings done in Kullu style. 

2. Bijli Mahadev Temple - The 20 m high temple located in Sultanpur. It has great religious significance. This temple is dedicated to 'Shiva-Linga'. 

3. Manikaran - Manikaranis famous for its hot sulphur springs, which are located near the Penal river. It believed that this is municipal properties.

4. Largi - It is located 34 km from Kullu, that known for its Scenic views and an excellent site for trout fishing. 

5.Akhara Bazar - It is one of the popular bazar of Kullu. It has a large number of shops, which sells a variety of showls, pattoos, gudmas, woolen cloth, puhlas and namdas or rugs. 

6. Kasol - Kasol is a open glade with clean white sand. It is also famous for trout fishing. 

7. Raison - It is a comping site  on the banks of River Beas. 

8. Jagatsukh - An ancient village, which was the first capital of Kullu. 

Other important Place :

Deo Tibba, Tabo Monastery, Kaisdhar, Jagannathi Devi Temple, Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Rohtang Pass etc. 

Best Time To Visit :

The best time to visit here- March to November. But the peak time is May to July. Summer is the best season for trekking. If you only want to travel and simple enjoyment then avoid summer. 

How To Reach :

By Air - Nearest airport is Bhunter airport , 10 km aeay from Kullu. This is a busy and important airport which connected with many other places of India. After reach the airport you can hire a private taxi or local vehicle to reach your destination place. 

By Train - It is a hilly region, so there is no any railway station nearby or this place does not has rail service properly. There are train services from Delhi to Jogindernagar and Pattankot. From this stations you can easily get taxi or bus service to reach your booked hotel near Kullu. 

By Road - Many cabs or taxi or volvo buses are available from Delhi. The region is well connected with Ambala, Shimla, Dalhousie, Chandigarh etc. But the best tips for me is to avoid road way and reach by train or flight.

Journey To Gangtok

Gangtok is a famous tourist spot, located in Indian state Sikkim. Gangtok is wreathed in cloud and located at a height of 5500 feet. It is a very important transit point for traders who are traveling between Tibet and India, it is also a very busy administrative and business center. Gangtok presents an interesting mix of culture and communities. Gangtok is a famous tourist spot because it offers the tourist all possible amenities. Hotels are located nearby in a range prices, shopping complexes, cyber cafes, pool parlours, night clubs are available in this area.

Beauty Of Gangtok

Attractions Of  Gangtok :

1. Tsomgo Lake 
2. Do Drul Chorten 
3. Nathu La Pass 
4. Rumtek Monastry 
5. Banjhakri Falls 
6. Hanuman Tok 
7. Tashiding Monastery 
8. Tashi Viewpoint 
9. Seven Sisters Waterfall 
10. Kobi Longstok 
11. Singhik Viewpoint 
12. Flower Exhibition Centre 
13. Tsuk La Khang Monastery 
14. Phurchachu Hot Springs 
15. Deer Park 
16. Himalayan Zoological Park 
17. Saramsa Garden 
18. Mt Katao 
19. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve 
20. Fambong La Wildlife Sanctury 
21. Gurudongmar Lake 
22. Ganesh Tok 

Best Time To Visit :

Best time to visit the place is October to June. Because winters in Gangtok are just awesome, weather is clear. The views of mountains and valleys are very beautiful. 

Best Hotels Of Gangtok :

1.  Jain Group Hotel Potala, Tibet Road, Gangtok 
2.  Hotel Silverline Tibet Road, Gangtok 
3. Golden Star Continant Hotel & Spa M G Marg, Gangtok 
4. Hotel New Orchid National Highway - 31-A, Gangtok 
5. The Royal Oaks National Highway  - 31-A, Gangtok
6. Summit Ttakshang Residency Hotel & Spa Kazi Road, Gangtok 
7. Hotel Mist Tree Mountain Paljor Stadium Road, Gangtok 
8. The Elgin Norl-Khill, Gangtok 
9. Summit Norling Resort & Spa, Gangtok 
10. Club Mahindra Gangtok, Royal Demazong 

 

 

How To Reach :

By Air - Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is located in about 125 km away from Gangtok. Second nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati located 550 km from Gangtok. From the airport you can hire a taxi that will get you to Gangtok in about 2-2:30 hours. 

By Train -  The naerest railway station is New Jalpaiguri, located 148 km away. This station is well connected with many impotant city of India, like- Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ranchi, Chandigarh,Jammu, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Jodhpur, Pune, Puri etc. From New Jalpaiguri you can take a private taxi or other vehicle to go your destination place.