CHINTPURNI TEMPLE

ASSAM

DARJEELING

GOA

AGRA FORT

GURDWARA SHRI GURU SINGH SABHA

TAJMAHAL

 

 

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal

GOLDEN TEMPLE

 

The Harmandir Sahib also Darbar Sahib and informally referred to as the Golden Temple is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.

GANDHINAGAR

PLACES TO VISIT

Akshardham
The most famous temple of " Swaminarayan Sect" the richest sect in the world. The temple is built by pink stones with beautiful carvings. It is surrounded by lush green gardens. and admirable fountains.

Capital Complex
In the heart of the capital, in Sector 10, is the well-laid-out complex of buildings housing the legislature and government offices. Vithalbhai Patel Bhavan, a magnificent domed building, stands majestically on a high podium in the centre of a circular lake and houses the Vidhan Sabha and the legislature offices. Flanking it, and linked by hanging corridors, are two modern multi-storeyed buildings. Sardar Bhavan, which is to house the various departments of the State Secretariat, and Narmada Bhavan, where the offices of all the heads of departments are situated. The Secretariat along with the offices of the heads of various departments are now located in a complex of three-storeyed buildings constructed to house the district offices, in sector 9.

Children's Park
A major attraction for children and holiday, makers of the Children's Park in Sector 28 has a mini train and a lake with boating facilities.

Sarita Udyan
In sector 9 and along the river front is the lovely Sarita Udyan, an ideal spot for picnickers. The entire area is being developed to provide full recreational facilities. Deer Park - Adjacent to Sarita Udyan, at Indroda village, on the outskirts of the capital city, is the sprawling deer park - a big draw for both children and adults.

Craftsmen's Village
Located near Gandhinagar, on the Sabarmati river back, is Pethapur village, only 7kms from the capital. Once famous for its colourful `Bandhani' saris, the village also used to export wooden printing blocks to Singapore. The wooden blocks, with exquisite patterns carved on them, are used for the hand-printing of cloth. They are still in demand in the major hand, printing centres of India like Ahmedabad, Bombay, Jetpur and Rajkot. The Pethapur craftsmen are mainly Gujjar Suthars. Architectural Marvel - Adalaj Stepwell, 15 kms from the capital on the National Highway, is famous for its unique architecture with a huge artistic edifice and a flight of steps that enables one to reach the water, whatever be its level. The Adalaj stepwell is considered to be the best of all stepwells in Gujarat.

KULLU

Kullu is in the state of Himachal Pradesh also known as the "Valley of Gods". A cluster of beautiful valleys, Kullu presents an enjoyable tourist spot where one can feel the rejuvenating warmth of Mother Nature.

Bestowed with abundant natural resources, Kullu valley offers everything that tickles the tourist’s imagination. The awe-inspiring landscape, friendly people with varied culture and traditions makes Kullu a favourite picnic spot.

Challenging trekking, paragliding over subterranean mountain, rafting in the deafening crystalline water, or hiking the glaciers and mountain acmes of Himalayas, river rafting and mountaineering are activities you can enjoy in this serene valley.

Places: Raghunath Temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple, Chandrakhani Pass, the Great Himalyan National Park, Pandoh Dam.

OOTY

SHIMLA

Simla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India .It is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnur in the east, the state of Uttaranchal in the south-east and Solan & Sirmur to the south . The elevation of the city ranges from 300 to 6000 metres.

MANALI

Manali, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 M (6398 FT) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river , it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for sports such as white-water rafting.







Best time to visit Manali is April- June/ September - December

Mode of Travel to Manali

BY BUS

Manali is about 540 km from Delhi, the capital of India, and there are buses connecting the town with Delhi, shimla, Dharamshala and Leh. For service from Delhi to Manali, tickets and reservations can be made at the Inter State Bus Terminus as well as at the Himachal Tourism office on Safdar Hashmi Marg near Mandi House in New Delhi. The approximate travel time from Delhi to Manali is 14 hours. Volvo buses are available from Delhi . Hotels like Snow Valley Resorts book your volvo along with their hotel package.

By private taxi

Chandigarh to Manali would be about 8-9 hours by taxi

By train

The nearest Broad Gauge Rail Head is Ambala Cantt(200 km) or Chandigarh (250 km)from Indian Capital New Delhi. The nearest Broad gauge station is Kiratpur Sahib in punjab near the city of Nangal. It lies in Ropar district of Punjab. The station lies on the Ambala Cantt - Una route of Indian Railways.

By plane

The nearest airport is Bhuntar ( Kullu ) Airport ( Tel: 01902-265037, 265603), 50 km from Manali, 10 km from Kullu, about two hours away. Indian Airlines and Kingfisher airlines operate flights to Kullu from Delhi and Chandigarh.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS      Hadimba Temple, Rohtang Pass , Solang Valley, Van Vihar, Manu Temple, Mall Road, Nehru Kund, Kothlai, Gulaba, Rahala Fall, Marhi, Rani Nala, Manikaran

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES    River Rafting , Skiing , Paragliding, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, River Crossing, Jeep Safari, Rock Climbing

PLACES OF INTEREST

HADIMBA TEMPLE (1 km) : Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.

MANU TEMPLE (2 km) : This is dedicated to the sage Manu situated at old Manali.

VASHISTH (3 km) : Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.

MONASTERIES : There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.

JAGATSUKH (6 km) : The one time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.

SOLANG VALLEY(14 km) : In a picturesque setting this has good ski slopes and picnic spots.

TOWARDS THE ROHTANG PASS : On the road to Keylong is the Nehru Kund (6km) which is a clear water spring scenic spot named after the Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Kothi (12km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16km) are at at altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at height of 3978 m.

CLUB HOUSE : The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.

CAFE JUNIPAR : Himachal Tourism also runs the Juniper cafe and Chandratal restaurants at Manali.

SIGHT-SEEING TOURS : Himachal Tourism conducts a variety of sight-seeing tours from Manali