This is also called mountain state because of the series of mountains which this city contains. The views are very rare and exotic of this city; it is also famous for its ancient Buddhist monasteries. Tourist come here throughout the year. This city has very good accommodation facility, it means, this city has very large and good hotel series which are on a budget. Here are some names of the hotel which provides every best facility at very reasonable rates like hotel Oriental, hotel Dew Pond, hotel Tibet, hotel Tashi Delek, hotel Nor Khill etc. So overall, this city is worth visiting the city. Here is the list of some sites, which are very adventurous and they should be seen by every visitor of Gangtok: 

Hanuman Tok
Hanuman Tok is around eight kilometers away from Gangtok city. Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is a few kilometers away from Ganesh Tok temple. Hanuman Tok offers the nice scenery of Mt. Khangchendzonga. This temple is surrounded by mountains and hills. This is a really peaceful place. It is maintained by an Army Unit.

Himalayan Zoological Park

This is very famous park in Gangtok which is quite near to Himalaya view, so it is called Himalayan Zoological Park. In this park you can find many species of animal like black bear, snow leopard, spotted deer, civet rat, barking bear, red pandas and other animals. These species of animals are very rare, so it is very good to see them together in one place. Entry fee is just 10 Rs. only but you will be charged 20 Rs. extra for the vehicle.

Ganesh Tok
This is called Ganesh Tok because here you will find the statue of Lord Ganesh. This place is very near to the Sikkim Government college of nursing and the name of the road where this temple is situated is Nathula road.

White Hall
It was built in 1932 in the memory of Claude White. He was the first political officer of Sikkim. Until 1960 all the important functions were held in this building. White Hall is designed with typical British architecture and it’s a two storied building.

M.G. Marg and Lal Bazar
All the major restaurants, hotels, shops are on the M.G. road. If you are lucky then you can get the chance to see a cultural program in the streets. M.G. Marg is the main market of Gangtok city. Lal Bazar is just ahead to the M.G. Marg. The famous movie hall, Denzong Cinema Hall is also situated in Lal Bazar. The next a newly constructed building named as Kanchejunga Plaza is the main shopping mall in Gangtok city. Firstly this market was built in 1956.

Enchey Monastery
It is solitary temple. The main Puja held here on the 18th and 19th day of 12th month according to Tibetan Calendar. Enchay Monastery belongs to Nyingmapa. It is just two kilometers away from main Gangtok town.

Institute of Tibetology :
This Institute is dedicated to furthering Tibetan studies, Buddhist philosophy and religion. The organization attracts the scholars from all over the world. It houses a rare collection of 30,000 books, Tantric documents, rare manuscripts written in gold on the bark of a poisonous tree, antique thangkha and 200 icons, all prized objects of art for the Buddhist world.

Do Drul Chorten:
This is the most important and the biggest stupa in Gangtok, Sikkim. It is the most popular tourist spot in the East Sikkim. Built in 1945 under the supervision of late Truslshi Rimpoche. There are about 108 prayer wheels (Mani-Lhakor) in this chorten. There are some mantras have been engraved in these prayer wheels; by turning these prayer wheels, the devotees can read and chant these mantras. The renowned chorten has a gold-plated steeple. Devotees and pilgrims from all parts of the state and from other states come to devote their homage at this sacred stupa.

Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, Dham –this is one of the most holy places in the Vicinity of Gangtok. Legend has it that a Sepoy who was lost while leading a stock of mules appeared in the dreams of the soldiers and instructed them to build a shrine. It is said that the lost Sepoy still fulfills his duty of protecting the country and his battalion. People visit this shrine to receive blessings and pray for their wish fulfillment.

Tashi View Point
About 8 km from Gangtok, this view point offers fascinating view of the majestic Mount. Kanchenjunga and Mount. Siniolchu

Nearby Places

Nathula
This is also a very good place to visit. This is very calm place where everyone can feel the happiness. It is basically a mountain area which is covered by them and it is only 56 km away from Gangtok at an altitude of 14200 feet. This place is famous for its high varieties of alpine flora and fauna.

Khecheopalri Lake
About 90 km from Gangtok, This is considered the most sacred lake; it is situated in East Sikkim. This lake is very precious for Hindus and Buddhist; it is covered by forest from all the sides. Here, people believe that the birds never allow a single leaf to keep afloat on the water of the lake. This is the charm of this lake by which tourist keeps coming here and enjoys the beauty of this lake.

Pemayangtse Monastery
About 140 km from Gangtok, This Monastery was established by Lhatsun Chempo and it is one of the oldest monasteries. It has also a very natural view because this monastery is situated on top of the hill. When we reach to the top of the Pemayangtse hill than we can see the view of the Himalayan ranges and other hill in this region. Overall this is worth watching monastery for the visitors of Gangtok.

Lonavala is a town of Pune District in Maharashtra. Lonavala is a gorgeous hill station and situated at Sahyadri ranges. Lonavala is famous for its weather and scenic views. Lonavala rooms many sightseeing spots to explore. Lonavala is ninety six kilometers away from Mumbai and sixty four kilometers from Pune. Mumbai – Pune highway and Mumbai – Pune expressway pass through the Lonavala. There are some popular tourist spots as follows – Rajmachi Point, Reywood Park and Shivaji Udyan, Valvan Dam, Amruntanjan Point (Khandala), Tungarli lake, Lohagarh Fort, Lonavala lake, Karla Caves, Bhushi Dam etc.

Rajmachi Point : – Rajmachi Point is 6.5 kilometers away from Lonavala. Here you can view the famous Shivaji Fort and its surrounding valley. The popular Vaghjai Dari is also situated here.

Lohagarh Fort : – Lohagarh fort is at eleven kilometer distance from Malavali railway station. Lohagarh fort or Iron Fort was the battle station of Maratha Warrior Shivaji. You will see a nice view of lush green hills.

Reywood Park and Shivaji Udyan :- This is an attractive garden for tourists and located at Lonavala. This garden is fully covered by tall trees. An old Shiva temple is also there. This garden has a lot of space for children to play.

Valvan Dam : – Valvan Dam is two kilometers away from Lonavala. Valvan Dam rooms a garden at the base. This is a popular evening spot. Valvan Dam supplies water and generates electricity.

Tungarli Lake : – This is a beautiful lake and looks crystal clear in monsoon season. Tungarli lake supplies water in Lonavala zone. Tungarli lake is a famous picnic spot for those who want to take a break from fast life.

Lonavala Lake : – Lonavala lake is a beautiful lake. If you want to visit a beautiful and peaceful place than it is the right choice. Lonavala lake comprises the natural beauty.

Karla Caves : – These caves are so important Buddhist sites. Karla Caves were built in 2-3rd BC. Karla Caves are visited by every tourist who visit to Lonavala.

Bhushi Dam : – Bhushi Dam is the most exciting place to visit in Lonavala. Bhushi dam comprises beautiful waterfall. Bhushi Dam is surrounded by a beautiful scenery for visitors to enjoy.

Nose Of Duke : – Duke’s Nose is around twelve kilometers away from Lonavala. This is clearly visible landmark from highway. This landmark is popular with hikers.

Leap Of Tiger : – This is a cliff – top sheer drop of six hundred fifty meter with an extensive view.

I.N.S. Shivaji : – This is a naval Engineering training base.

Wax Museum : – Wax museum is three kilometers away from the Varsoli railway station. Wax museum is the new attraction for tourists, it displays the wax works of sculptor artist Sunil Kandaloor. Rs.100/- per person charged.

Kaivalyadhama Yoga institute : – Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute was founded in 1924. This institute conducts training, therapy and research in Yoga. Kaivalyadhama is recognized as the All India Institute Of Higher Learning by Government Of India.

Scorpian’s Sting : – Scorpian’s sting’s another name is Vinchu Kata. Scorpian’s Sting is narrow and long spur in Lohagarh Fort. This pack offers you with a nice view of green sceneries.

Tung Fort :- It’s another name is Kathingad. Tung Fort situated in the Mawal zone. Mawal zone was ruled by the Maratha Kings. Its height is 3500 feet. The Tung Fort is an adventurous destination. There are a cave and a lake in the fort area.

Lonavala is a beautiful spot and also close to Mumbai where anyone from Mumbai can visit on a weekend and live hassle free in your holidays.

Yercaud is situated at 4500ft above the sea level and it is one of the cheapest Hill Station of India. Hence it is known as Poor man’s Ooty. Yercaud is 202 km from Bangalore, Sheveroy hills, well known for diversity and a specific view of nature can be seen here. In sheveroy hills of north central Tamil Nadu. There is bliss of nature in climatic conditions, around all year temperatures remains moderate so, the reason being this cool pleasant climate.

It is famous for its panoramic scenic beauty, calmness in nature and for the charm of this neutrality. There are coffee planting and orange groves, you can see on the way. You can come here by Plane, train and car. Nearest airport for Yercaud is Kamalapuram and omalur. Salem junction is nearest to reach Yercaud by train. There are good connecting roads, so also can come by car.

To stay here, all kinds of facilities are available in hotel, motel. Well furnished resorts are also available and all facilities you can enjoy according to budget. You can buy natural oils, coffee powder, skin care products and perfumes from Yercaud in budgeting reasonable cost.

So… there are some specific places to visit must when you come:

Yercaud Lake- This lake is surrounded by garden and well wooded natural trees. During summer in the month of May summer festival is organized here. This Lake is also known as Emerald Lake. There is a floating mountain which constructed by MALCO, in the center of the Lake. There are some parks surrounded this Lake such as Anna park, Lake park, Gandhi park, children’s park. A bridge is present that connects an island with the mainland at the center.

Lady’s seat- This is a seat on the hill and from here one can see the great panoramic view of Salem district, hills and plain region of Yercaud.

Bear’s cave- It is situated on the way to several temples near Norton bungalow. Even this is a private property but the owner has the kindness to keep it open for tourists.

Pagoda point- This is a vantage point and there is also situated huge temple. If you come here in the early morning and evening time really you will get totally different some new views of Salem and of this nature.

Sheveroy temple- It is a highest range with a modern cave temple at the top, in this part. You can see this whole town from your own choice angle from here.

Killiyur waterfalls- The height of this fall is 90 feet and it mixes some holly charm in the panoramic view of Yercaud.

Akasagangai waterfalls- It is situated on kolli hills. This place is well known for various specific herbs and plants.

Botanical garden- It is 2km from Emerald Lake. This national Orchidarium has a wide variety of Orchids those are exclusively on reaching level found here. Besides its many endangered species of orchids are preserved here. The famous Kurunji flowers those blooms only once in twelve years also found here. This is the third largest among all the Orchidariums in India. Normally, the Botanical Garden is closed on Saturday, Sunday and on National holidays.

Horticulture farm- There are a rose garden and children seat is located here. There are various varieties of Roses such as normal rose, button rose, and large size rose in different colors such as green and other. Here is an entrance ticket of Rs. 2/- (for adult) you have to take and if you want to take picture buy your own camera so have to pay Rs. 10 in.

You also can see silk farm here. So come and enjoy different flavors of nature with humanity.

WEATHER
Yeracud experiences a moderate and healthy climate all through the year and Best season to visit Yercaud is from October to June.

How to Reach Yeracud

By Air:
The nearest airport to Yeracud is at Tiruchirapalli. The other airports are at Coimbatore and Bangalore.

By Rail:
The nearest railway station is at the Salem Junction and the Salem Town.

By Road:
Yeracud is well connected by road with the towns of Salem,Trichy, Madera, Bangalore and Coimbatore.

Gun hill
This is the second highest peak of Mussoorie, its height is 2122 meters and from here you can feel the beauty of Mussoorie as well as panoramic view of Himalayas. It is also famous for its ropeway ride which 400 meters long and makes this trip very memorable for everyone.

Sir George Everest house
It was the laboratory of first surveyor general of India; his name was Sir George Everest. It is also known as the Park Estate. The highest peak of this world, Mount Everest, is also named after him. It gives very charm views; everyone will be amused after this visiting.

Kempty falls 
Kempty fall is the biggest waterfall which is 15 km from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri road. This is surrounded by mountains and located in a very beautiful valley of Mussoorie. It has an altitude of 1370 meters.

Jharipani falls
It is also one of the main and beautiful waterfalls in Mussoorie. It is situated 8 km away from the main town.

Surkanda Devi
This is a temple which is situated on the top of the mountain. It is considered a great religious significance of the Goddess. It has an elevation of 3030 meters above sea level and it is 33 km away from village Kaddukhal. Every year a fair is organized here on Ganga Dussehra in which thousands of people participate, this is treated as a very big festival and it is worth watching for everyone.

Municipal garden
It is famous for its artificially created lake which is very attractive and it is considered a very beautiful picnic spot not only for the tourists but also for the natives.

Camel’s Back Road
This name is given to this place because of its life like resemblance because here you can go for long distance on sitting a camel. Apart from this you it is very good for an evening walk and horse riding.

Dhanaulti
It is 24 km from Mussoorie, here you will find long wooded slopes, cool caressing breeze, lazy outings, beautiful view of snow covered mountains. It gives the perfect view of the valleys and the Himalayan peaks. This is the best place for spending your holidays.

Bhadraj Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, who is the brother of Lord Krishna. It is 15 km from Mussoorie and it is the perfect spot for trekking via Park Toll Clods and Dudhi. Here you can enjoy the Chakrata ranges and Jaunsar Bawar areas. It is situated in the western region of Mussoorie town.

Cloud End
This is a bungalow which is the oldest building in Mussoorie. This building was converted into a hotel in 1838. It is surrounded by a thick deodar forest which gives it a very charming view.

Jwalaji temple
It is also a very old temple of Goddess Durga, it is situated at an altitude of 2014 meter on the Benong temple. This temple will give you a panoramic view of the Yamuna valley.

On this beach you will find some other popular attractions like Dolphin cruises, fishing trips, banana ride, Paragliding etc. All these attractions are offered at very reasonable rate. Apart from this you can enjoy a traditional South Indian dish which consists of rice and chapattis with vegetable curries and sauces with coconut. If you are a non vegetarian then you can find fresh fishes which are brought every morning by the fishermen. Here you can do yoga in yoga classes; these yoga classes can be found many places in Goa at sunset. Mostly yoga class is taken under the palm tree which is a quite different experience and it should not be missed. Here is the list which gives you the whole idea to stay and enjoy this place; we will describe it by points like which is the best place to eat, drinks, the best accommodation in budget, restaurants, lounge, guest house etc.:

Food
Here you can find Indian food as well as international food and this food is very delicious and very cheaper than any other place. Here are some names of restaurants and café which provide you best food:

Sameer Restaurant: This is very right on the beach and here you will get a good breakfast and fish sizzlers.
Café Inn: It is situated on the main road junction near the bus stop. It is famous for its freshly ground coffee. Here you can find special sandwiches, wraps, cakes, pastries. Here you can find every kind of meat like beef, chicken, lamb and seafood.
Drupadi: it is the best and most popular restaurant in Palolem. Tandoori fish is very famous of this restaurant. Here you will be served a good variety of food and the waiter are friendly, they give you better service than any other restaurant.
Magic Italy: It is situated on the left side of Palolem Beach Road. Here you will get the best pizza in just 200 Rs. Four cheese or spinach pizzas are also famous here.

Drink
Here almost all the beaches serve alcohol. If you want to take drinks in bar, then this place has many good bars where you can take any kind of brand which you like the most. Cuba bar, alpha bar, a summer restaurant, café del mar, euphoria restaurant are some good places for drinking. In these bars you will experience some good music, pool table, headphone party and great atmosphere.

Sleep 
Here you can find the best lounges which are on a budget. Your rate normally depends on that what things you are required like TV, AC and other luxury stuff. Here is a small list of some good places to stay:
Palolem Guest House: It is very nice place to stay. It gives you neat and clean rooms at just Rs 600-1200 per night.
Le Grand Residency: It is the opposite side of Palolem Beach. It gives you very nice and decent rooms however there is some noise because of buses which park outside the hotel.
Virgin Beach Resort: It is also a very good place to stay; it provides you very good accommodation in your budget. It is situated just opposite the Om Sai guest house.

TIGER HILL – the tiger hill is located at an altitude of 2590 meters and a distance of 13v kilometers has to be covered from the town to reach this place. One of the exotic locations of Darjeeling, the Tiger Hill is famous for its scenic beauty. Most importantly, the view of the rising sun over the Kanchanjunga peak and the Great Eastern Himalayan Range is one sight worth million bucks. The rays of the rising sun creates a heavenly effect on the ice peaked mountains and gives it a pale golden glow. The world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest is visible from the Tiger Hill.

THE MALL – the most popular commercial streets of Darjeeling is the mall. It is one of the most important tourist’s gathering places all over Darjeeling. A wide range of hand knitted sweaters by Tibetans are sold here, along with souvenir shops which sells a varied range of Himalayan art crafts , with both of the real and imitation quality. Variety of photos, including hand printed of the black and white variety oil paintings is available here. The Mall leads to Chowrasta, which is another favorite location for the tourists.

CHOWRASTA – the Chowrasta is mainly a square, which is famous for its pony riding expeditions for children, a bandstand and is a lovers’ haven. The meaning of the word Chowrasta is crossroads. There are a number of commercial activities going on here. This place is the heart of the Darjeeling town. Several hostels, restaurants and shops are present here. Antique souvenir collection is available in the shops here. Starting from Gorkha draggers to several Bhutanese crafts like woolen sweaters, tribal jewelry, brass statues and Thankas are out on sale and display at the Chowrasta. Although foreign goods are also found here for the selling purpose but generally local handicrafts remain in demand mostly.

ROCK GARDEN AND GANGA MAYA PARK – THE Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park is situated 10 kilometers away from the town. This is a nature’s delight and an amazing picnic spot with a number of waterfalls flowing from the uneven rock cliffs. The great scenic beauty is mesmerizing and the park offers boating facilities to the visiting tourist parties. An ample number of eateries are available here where one can indulge in great local cuisine. The park authorities don’t charge a penny for taking photographs, but transportation to this place has to be self arranged to avoid any inconvenience.

PHALUT AND SANDAKPHU- the trip to Phalut and Sandakphu is a weeklong trip. The beautiful panorama of the Tiger hills and other lofty mountain ranges can be witnessed when one reaches this place. The flowering trees of Rhododendron and colorful red and white dwarf plants beautify the entire trail. On reaching a height of 3048 meters, a deserted area is found which is dramatically surrounded by clouds.

BOTANICAL GARDENS- Lloyd botanical garden is the oldest botanical garden of the world. This is famous for the exotic flora and fauna and also two living fossils. The entire area is over 40 acres with no entrance fees.

TEA PLANTATIONS: The Darjeeling tea estates, such as the world renowned Happy Valley Tea Plantation, are the biggest attractions in the entire West Bengal. Not only do any tourists visiting Darjeeling make it a point to schedule a wonderful field day exploring the scents, sights, flavors and history of the tea estates, but people come from across all oceans to discover the industry that so many are passionate about. Tea represents Darjeeling’s naturalistic, holistic environment, and is also a major passion of many people, holding healing and meditative effects. The superior quality of teas produced from Darjeeling’s list of tea estates has the ability to bring people together.

TOY TRAIN: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a beloved attraction in Darjeeling, joyfully ridden by local people and drawing the attention of others the world. The Toy Train is the ultimate and dynamic sign of this city, one that many people are affectionate about. It offers a new approach to traveling with its relaxing yet spellbinding trip through the Himalayas. The mysteriousness is sure to keep you on the edge of your comfortable seat. The enthralling views outside the large windows have brought the small Toy Train to its large fame.

BENGAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM : Established in 1903, a comprehensive but dusty collection of Himalayan and Bengali fauna is packed into this interesting museum. Among the 4300 specimens is the estuarine crocodile, the animal responsible for the greatest loss of human life in Asia. The museum is open daily except Thursday, from 10am to 4pm.

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE (HMI): It was founded in 1954 on the British Hill Park. It has a Museum,which shows historic mountaineering equipment, specimens of Flora and Fauna of the Himalayas, badges and pins from mountaineering clubs of the world, relief model of the Himalayas and traditional dresses of the hill tribes of the Himalayas. Mount Everest has a museum all dedicated to it.

DHOOM GOMPA : About 8 kms from Darjeeling is the Dhoom Gompa. Here a very beautiful statue of the Maitrayie Buddha is established. The Monastery has also preserved some of the rare handwritten Buddhist manuscripts.

Best Time to Visit Darjeeling
The best time to visit Darjeeling is from March-May or September-November. The rains which start by May end are heavy downpours making living conditions cold and dreary. In winter there is a drastic fall in temperature from the summer’s 15 to 25 degrees centigrade to 2 to 10 degrees in winter.

Manali is one of the primary places to visit in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh and is situated at an attitude of 1926 meters. The place spreads across a distance of 12.5 square meters and has a picturesque landscape. The cascading fountains descending down all the way from the undulating lofty Himalayan ranges are too beautiful to describe in words. The pure pictorial grandeur prevailing in the pleasant climate is a haven for tourists. With the lush green grasslands contrasting with the velvety mountains, Manali is essentially known as the Queen of the Western Himalayas. Amongst the many exotic locations, a few has been mentioned below:

Rohtang Pass – Rohtang pass is situated on the top most part of the Manali Keylong road. To reach the place one needs to travel a distance of 51 km from the original Manali town and has an altitude of 3978 meters. The Pass is not accessible all year long but opens from June to September exclusively for the tourists. It offers certain spectacular views to its left lies the Sarkund Lake and the Rohtang Pass is the gateway to Leh valley, Lahul Spiti and Pangi. The operators arrange for sports activities like skiing for the tourists here at this place.

Solang Valley – this place is situated 13 kms away from the Manali town. As the name suggests, it is the valley which connects Manali and Kothi. This place offers a breathtaking view of the snow capped mountain peaks and the Himalayan Glaciers. It is considered to be a heaven for skiers as it is used for camping and trekking quite often. The areas surrounding Manali extending from 3 km to 20 km is also suitable for rock climbing purpose. Training sessions on rock climbing is imparted here and the winter festival of skiing is also organized at the Solang Valley.

Rohla Falls – the wonderful picnic spot lies 16 km away from the Rohtang Pass. While travelling from Marhi to Kothi on the old road, the view of the Rohla Falls is breathtaking.

Marhi – this is the mountain plateau lying en route to Manali Leh road. Myriad colorful wild flowers and lush green meadows surround the area which rises up as high as the Rohtang Pass. This is one of the pictorial places and stopovers for tourists in Manali which offers a wonderful view of the extensive valleys and mountains. When the weather deteriorates at the Rohtang Pass, the Marhi region also offers a refuge to tourists.

Kothi – this place is situated about 12 km from Manali. A very isolated, quiet and beautiful place of the region, Kothi has a rest house which overlooks the slender valleys and offers a magnificent view of the lofty mountains. The profound wild river Beas flows below Kothi forming a deep gorge which is 30 meters or more in depth. This place is an ideal place for lovers of calm environments, poets and writers seeking peace within the nature.

Vaishist – this is one of the primal spiritual places of Manali. The place consists of numerous hot water springs and temples of Hindu Lord Rama and Vaishist Rishi. Two tanks have been constructed which remin filled with natural sulphur hot water for gents and ladies respectively. The tanks always remain overcrowded by pilgrims and tourists taking baths.

Naggar – this is a cozy little village with glorious past which remain surrounded by lush green forests. There is the Naggar Castle and several spiritual temples including Gauri Shankar Temple of Shiva which is considered to be very auspicious amongst Hindu worshippers.

Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, Naggar. Urusvati, meaning light of the morning star. This folk art museum was founded by Professor and Madame Nicholas Roerich in 1928, then known as Research Institute, Naggar where history, ethos, the spirit of the Himalayan region and the traditional Indian and Tibetan medicines were studied. It was renamed as Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum in 1993. The museum preserves paintings made by Roerich and also those made by Indian and Russian artists.

Manali Mountaineering Institute : Manali Mountaineering Institute is located close to the Tibetan Monastery on the left bank of river Beas towards Kullu. The institute offers basic and advance training courses for adventure sports like mountaineering, trekking, skiing and plenty of water sports. You can hire skiing and trekking equipments from here by advance booking. You can also visit a fantastic showroom here.

Hidamba or Hadimba Devi Temple: In The Mahabharata it is mentioned that Hidamba is the wife of Bhim, the strongest of five Pandava brothers. Bhima fell in love with Hidamba, a sister of demon Tandi. Bhima Killed Tandi in combat and married Hidamba, who today worshiped as the incarnation of Kali. This temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in the year 1553 in the worship of Hidamba Devi. The area surrounding the temple gives a festive look always as tourist dressed up in traditional colorful dress available at price for photography. This wooden temple is beautifully designed in a Pagoda style. There are many wooden carving works in the walls and main entrance door of the temple. There will be long Que for the darshan in peak tourist seasons like summer.

Arjuna Cave (4kms) : If you are looking for a half day excursion with splendid view of the majestic mountains, then Arjuna Cave is a good place. Arjuna Cave lies at a distance of 4 kms from Manali towards Naggar. It is believed that Mahabharat fame Arjuna had meditated here.

Old Manali : is a serene enjoyable town, situated 3km northwest of Manali and is popular for its orchards and old guest houses. attractive houses with wooden balconies and sandstone roofs are the main characteristic features of this locale. Old Manali offers a tranquil atmosphere conducive for a perfect promenade. This place also holds some of the fabulous Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries. With its moderate accommodation facilities and cheap foods, it is a recommended place for those who have a stringent budget. Tourists can easily reach the place by bus or taxi, and it is best to visit during the months of May to October. Some of the adjoining attractions to this place include Hidimba Temple and Solang Valley.

Manu Maharishi Temple : This temple is dedicated to Manu rishi who is considered as the law provider. This temple is 2Kms from Manali. The temple is now renovated with wooden carvings.

Tibetan Monastery : At Model Town, the Tibetan Monastery is another major attraction hoisting the prayer flag. The Tibetan Monastery has a good collection of Tibetan paintings as well as Tibetian handicrafts ready for sale. In addition to this, there are two more monasteries in Manali one in the town and one at Aleo on the left bank of river Beas.

Club House: The river side club has some unique attraction. You can do river rafting and spend some time by the side of the river enjoying different sports and games. This is managed by Himachal Tourism. This place is nearly 1.5Kms from Manali. A branch of Beas river called manalsu flows nearer to the complex. There is a shopping complex (for woolen and other clothing material) just beside the club house and also managed by Himachal Tourism. We found the quality of the items excellent and at times discount prices are available for many items which are genuine.

Shimla Hill Station
The Shimla Hill Station is a breathtaking hill station located at Himachal Pradesh and also happens to play the role of the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The station has its name inspired from the goddess Shayamla Devi which is another form of the Goddess Kali the slayer of demons. Despite it being named after such a powerful and violent goddess, the hill station of Shimla has a serene surrounding, with its green pastures and snow-capped peaks. The hill station is located at an altitude of 2213 meter. The hill station is a popular tourist attraction throughout the year but it is especially visited during the month of December when the lands of Shimla is covered by a pleasant blanket of snow.

Kasauli Hill Station
Any person who is visiting the area of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh, have got to go and visit the hill station located there. Located at 1900 meters above sea level, it is a station famous for its serenity and its perfect silence. For those of us who are seeking to escape the noise of everyday life, this is truly the place to be. The only time you will hear the hill station emanating noise is during the weekends. At night the surrounding areas which houses various villages and towns, sparkle up like stars making it truly a majestic sight. The bazaar located at the station is also home to Tibetan merchants whom open up shops there and will offer you multiple trinkets as memorabilia.

Nainital Hill Station
The Nainital hill station is a beautiful place which is famous for attracting tourists. It is 336 kms from Delhi. One of the many reasons why the Nainital hill station is such a hit with tourists is because of the Naini Lake. The lake is also sometimes referred to as Trishi Lake. At the lake, tourists may enjoy scenic boat rides as well as the use of the yachting facilities at the lake offered by the Naintal Boat club. Asides from that the lake is also well known for being the annual hosts of the Kingfisher Yachting competition.

Mussoorie Hill Station
The Mussoorie hill station is located just 34 kilometers away from Dehradun and the hill which it resides on has been charmingly named the queen of the hills. This queen of hill station, is situated 250 miles north of Delhi. The Mussoorie Hill Station is well known to be one of the most beautiful hill stations in all of India. The climate of its surroundings which is relatively cool provides an ideal escape for those whom are sick of the hot weather and require a nice place to cool off.

Manali hill station
Situated at a height of 6398 feet, Manali is located at the end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Being a very popular tourist attraction, it remains a place where the sights will stay on in your memory for a long time. Dotted with high snow capped peaks, it gives you some awesome views of the Himalayas. Manali is also sometimes called as the Switzerland of India owing to its similarities with the Swiss landscape. Manali is a place which has something for every type of tourist and is sure to enthrall your senses to the fullest. Also with a bundle of hotels in Manali, accommodation is never a problem

Chail hills
Chail is a hill resort station located approximately 375 km away from Delhi. The town which is elevated 2,250 meters above the sea level is a paradise during the summer months with many historical backgrounds. Around 8 hours drive along hill sides is a real fun and enjoyment. Chail is a historic hill station and has the highest cricket ground in Asia. The natural and scenic beauty of the place attracts thousands of tourist to Chail. The panoramic view of Deodar and pine trees along with other flaura and fauna is a treat to watch.

Dhanaulti
Moderate temperature, abundant greenery and the hills attracts tourist in the region. Dhanaulti located 325 km away from Delhi and elevated 2286 meters above the sea level. The place is not only beautiful but, has many historical backgrounds.Set amidst thick virgin forests of deodars, oaks and rhododendrons, it is an ideal location that ensures absolute peace of mind. The green meadows, towering trees, breathtaking view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. It comes as pleasant surprises for the weekend travelers, who find it more peaceful and more relaxing. Its different experience altogether.

Nahan Hill station
Nahan is situated at an altitude of 950m. It is about 265 kms from Delhi. It is closer to the plains as compared to the peaks. Nahan is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty and picturesque surroundings. The forest routes filled with lush greenery adds to the calm nature of the place. The temperature between September to November varies between 6°C to 27°C. While in winters that is during December to February it varies between 0°C to 17°C.

Dharamshala 
Dharamshala To reach Dharamshal it will take around 10 hours from delhi. The city is famous for its lush green Jungles, pleasant and cool environment and the Dalai Lama. There are many tourist attractions in and around Dharamshala. The snow capped Dhauladhar range of Himalayas is a treat to the eyes.

Popularly known as “Pondy”, is one of the seven Union territories of India that owes the heritage of a leading tourist destination in Indian Union with its pristine beaches, natural beauty and reminiscent of French colonial rule and culture. Pondicherry is presently known as Puducherry meaning “New Town”. It is a famous tourist destination for those fun loving person who want to enjoy a pleasurable moment away from the pollution and noise of the city life.

Beautifully located on the Coromandel shoreline, Puducherry was ruled by the French for more than 3 centuries. This beautiful town at present symbolizes the heritage of the French culture in India and still preserves the colonial ambience. The neatness, charming and amazing natural beauty, superb cuisines and cheap beer attracts attract a large number of tourists to this excellent spot. It is a historical city highly enriched with architectural marvel and cultural wealth. It is also a well known center of Vedic as well as philosophical studies. Some of the most popular visiting places include

SHRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM
Established by Shri Aurobindo Ghosh, a renowned freedom fighter and spiritualist, it is one of the major tourist destinations in Puducherry. A harmonious community of different religions irrespective of countries, casts, and communities live there peacefully. The ashram has been acclaimed as a unique example of unity in diversity, promotes world peace and greatly emphasizes on the learning of world religions. It draws a constant stream of visitors travel across the globe to India.

AUROVILLE
Auroville is a small international city located 6 km north of Pondicherry. It is a unique venture considered as a remarkable tourist spots in the region. Started in the year 1968, it has been visualized as a universal town where people irrespective of cast, creed, language and community live in peace and harmony. The residents of this town live in around 15 different communities and speak 55 different languages.

PUDUCHERRY MUSEUM
It is one of the worth visiting places that exhibits interesting facts related to the history of this town which include the French colonization, the Roman articles discovered at Arikamedu, huge collection of sculptures, paintings and sea shells.

PROMENADE
The statue of the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi as well as a War memorial attracts tourist from different parts of the world in this spot.

CHUNNAMBAR RESORT
The cool beach and the numerous water sports opportunities in this place make it a wonderful tourist spots in Puducherry.

ANGLO-FRENCH TEXTILE MILLS
Being a historical place, the Anglo – French Textile mills form a major part of the historical tour of the city. The quality fabrics manufactured at this mill are outstanding and tourists are given special rebates on purchases here.

PLAGE PARADISO
Plage Paradiso (Paradise Beach) located at Chunnambar about 8 kilometers away from the main town is a paradise beach in Puducherry. It is a dream destination for beach lovers who can explore the beauty of the blue underwater world. If you are lucky enough you can also experience unforgettable sight of dolphins in the natural habitat swimming and playing around. The serene, cool and calm ambience of Puducherry looks forward to welcome visitors and make their visit memorable and exciting.

BOTANICAL GARDENS
Botanical Gardens of Pondicherry is well known tourist hotspots, which attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world. The Department of Tourism has been playing a unique role in preserving and maintaining this garden which is about 178 years old. The twittering of birds and the rich variety of flora mesmerizes the tourist.
Other than these popular places there are numerous other tourist attractions in Puducherry which includes the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Aquarium, Bhartidasan Memorial Museum and the mansion of Ananda.

SRI GOKILAMBAL THIRUKAMESHWARA TEMPLE
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameshwara Temple at Villianur is just ten kilometres away from Pondicherry. It is a very old and beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name of the god is ‘Thirukameswarar’ and the name of goddess is ‘Gokilambal’. The annual temple car festival is held on full moon day in the month of May-June and attracts a large number of devotees.

RAJ NIVAS
Palais du Gouvernement, an eighteenth century building, presently known as Raj Nivas is a main attraction in Pondicherry. Raj Nivas, the residence of Pondicherry’s Lieutenant Governor, is not open to the public. The old court, which houses the Legislative Assembly, is also seen in this building. One of the main attractions for the tourists is the monolithic pillars, brought from Gingee Fort after its capture in 1751.

CHURCHES IN PONDICHERRY
There are numerous churches in Pondicherry that are worth visiting. Few of the most popular are:
Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus-This famous church was built in the Gothic style and is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is located on the South Boulevard in Pondicherry and has stained glass panes which depict the entire life of Jesus Christ.
Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges-This church is located on Rue Dumas and was built in 1865. It has a beautiful oil painting of ‘Our Lady of Assumption’ that was donated by Napoleon III.
Eglise de Notre Dame de Lourdes-The Eglise de Notre Dame de Lourdes is situated on the outskirts of Pondicherry and is built on the same pattern as the Basilica at Lourdes in France.

FRENCH WAR MEMORIAL
The stylish French War Memorial, located in the renowned Goubert Avenue, is a monument for those soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Annual commemoration is celebrated every year on 14th July; during the period the memorial gets illuminated beautifully. It is really a pleasant experience here, where the new generation pays their respect to those served the society and country. We, as the visitors, owe to visit this place and offer our tributes.

BHARATI PARK
The Government Park or Bharati Park is known for its beautiful lush trees and is located in the green centre of the French Town. This park is the most appreciated public area in the town and is a popular picnic destination of the families. It is also well known for the attractive monument of ‘Aayi Mandapam’ which was built in the 16th century during the period of Napoleon III in France. This structure is named after a renowned courtesan named Aay

OUSTERI LAKE
Ousteri Lake is one of the biggest lake and major supplier of drinking water in those days. Now it is opened for the tourists for boat ride and to watch the birds. During the season, this lake acts as dwelling place for many migrating birds.

VILLIANUR TEMPLE CAR FESTIVAL
The Villianur Temple car Festival is celebrated around the middle of May, the exact date depending on the appearance of the full moon. Festivals in Pondicherry, Pondicherry Festivals, Traditions Of Pondicherry, Historical Background, Cultural Tradition The decorated car of the Thirukameswarar Kokilambal Temple is taken out in a procession, pulled by hundreds of devotees.

ARIKAMEDU
Located at a distance of 6 km from Pondicherry, Arikamedu is situated at the estuary of the River Ariyankuppam. Arikamedu is an archaeological site where Mortimer Wheeler conducted his acclaimed excavation in the 1940s. According to him, Arikamedu was a Tamil fishing village which was previously a major port dedicated to bead making and trading with Roman traders. It also has an Archaeological Museum which exhibits a fine sculpture gallery and archaeological findings dating back to the Roman settlement at Arikamedu. There is also a section which charts the history of the colony under the French.

The modern day moving houseboats is one of the major tourist attractions. These houseboats cruise around the spectacular Kerala backwaters providing one with a captivating experience. The entire journey moves past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves making it an unusual experience.

The houseboats or kettuvallam are primarily made up of wooden material, mainly woods of ‘Anjili trees’, and are of 20-25 meters in length and 4-5 meters in breath. The unique design of the boats imparts an exotic feeling along with a rare experience. The Kerala houseboats are the improvisations of the ancient country barges with much modification and innovation. The facilities provided and the standards of comfort are pretty high, making it a luxurious journey.

There remains a vast choice amongst the package one would like to affiliate varying between, single bedroom, double bedroom and triple bedrooms in standard, deluxe and luxury categories with air conditioned or non A/C facilities. The prices also vary accordingly, ranging from Rs. 7000/- to Rs. 16,500/- as per one’s requirement. The prices are standardized for a stay of 22hrs duration.

These houseboats need to be booked beforehand and during the ride, the navigator, the cook and the service staff accompanies the tourists. Freshly cooked meals are offered, with options of veg and non-veg as per person’s preferences, and the fish they cook is freshly acquired from the lake. The kitchen of the houseboats is famous for their tradition food.

The abundance and availability of varieties of fishes along the Kerala backwaters make it the entire experience anauthentic one. The toilets and washrooms are equipped with shower areas and water heaters. Houseboats on the higher range class, also offer onboard game activities, which include, chess, carom, scrabble, playing cards etc. Life-savers and safety jackets are also essential elements found on board. High standards of hygiene and professional expertise is been maintained and the service providers are also thoroughly trained. Such wonderful packages are often taken up by newlywed honeymoon couples, also by families and friends groups. The romantic environment seems to talk for itself. The wondrous houseboats seem to provide the perfect setting for a perfect holiday, which essentially paves the way for a remarkably wonderful lifetime experience.