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                  little Runn of Kutch 1. The Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat A staggering 5000 square kilometres of the plain barren landscape, the Rann remains submerged under water during rainy season and arid and dry during summers. At sunrise or sunset, the stretch as far as eyes can see is covered in a golden hue. It is also home to the endangered Indian Wild Ass. Another beautiful place to visit near the Rann is the intricately carved five-storeyed Adalaj Stepwell in Ahmedabad.  A fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and design, it was built in 1498 by Queen Rudabai of the Vaghela dynasty. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is the nearest airport. Desert Safaris A jeep safari is the best way to explore this enormous salty desert. It usually lasts three hours and the sections of the sanctuary visited depends on the interests of patrons. Birdwatchers opt for the marsh...

VALLEY OF FLOWERS NATIONAL PARK                        (UTTRAKHAND) 1. Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand In 1931, three British mountaineers, returning from an expedition, lost their way and stumbled upon a picturesque valley. Decked with carpets of orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies and anemones, it was a sight to behold. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it saw 10000 visitors in 2016. The 15 km long trek route to the Valley takes you past glaciers, rivers and gorges. July to October is the best time to visit to see the blooming flowers. The nearest airport is in Dehradun. 2. Valley of Flowers Trek, Uttarakhand This one’s a classic, and a must-do on every trekker’s list! The Valley of Flowers lies near Sri Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli. While this trek falls into the more challenging category, and requires some planning to get through success...

 KHAJJIAR (HIMACHAL PRADESH)  Khajjiar.. This beautiful place bears a very striking resemblance to Switzerland’s topography, the well known romanticizing location. Khajjiar is located at the foot of Dhauladkar , in the lap of Himalayas and is 2000 meters above sea level. A beautiful panoramic view of the densely populated forests and the meadows and snowy peaks of Himalayas can be captured. Summer months are the best to visit this place as it wouldn’t be too cold and the hill station would be laden with beautiful flowers which makes it one of the most beautiful place in India. Mini Switzerland On 7 July 1992, Mr. Willy T. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it "Mini Switzerland". He also put a sign board of a yellow Swiss hiking footpath showing Khajjiar's distance from the Swiss capital Berne-6194 km. Khajjiar is among the 160 lo...

                 TURA ( MAGHALAYA )                                       Tura is a hilly town and a municipality in West Garo Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. One of the largest towns in Meghalaya, Tura is a valley located at the foothills of the Tura Hills and right below the Tura Peak.   "An unexplored bit of the Garo Hills" Tura Tourism Located in the West Garo hills, Tura provides a spellbinding as well as serene environment being quite an unexplored town. This relatively large town in Meghalaya is located in the West Garo Hills. The main attraction of this town is the Nokrek National Park which is 12km from the town where v...

                      THE KULLU MANALI Interesting Facts about Kullu Manali Manali is named after the famous Hindu lawgiver Manu; Manali was previously known as Manu-Allaya meaning the abode of Manu. Manali is a collection of three adjacent hills, each of which has a village and an old temple - old Manali has Manu Temple, Vashishtha has Vashishtha Temple, and Dhungri has Hadimba Temple. Manali houses many European cafes, the reason being European tourists discovered this region, stayed on, married locals, and started their own cafes. The Hadimna Temple in Manali is framed by towering deodars, which are pretty much untouched in all its 400-year-old wooden glory. The major language that are spoken are Hindi, Himachali, and English. Manali is the ultimate destination for adventure sports such as mountaineering, trekking, and skiing. Dwelling in the lap of the great Himalayas, the stunn...

                            THE ASSAM Introduction Assam shares a boundary with all the states of Northeast India and serves as a doorway to the secrets of the seven sisters. This land has its deepest roots to the mighty Brahmaputra River which overpowers the landscape and has shaped both culture and the environment. Assam is renowned over the world for its tea plantations and also as a delicate interconnected hotspot of cultures, wildlife and biodiversity. The great plains of Assam has a long history and has been mentioned even in the age old Vedic scriptures such as Mahabharata and Kalika Purana where it was referred as Kamrupa in the ancient times. In Hindu mythology, this land was also believed to be ruled by the demon Narakasura who had his capital at ‘Pragjyotishpur’, the eastern city of lights and a learning centre of astronomy. Perhaps the first written records is from the 7th centur...

                          THE SHILLONG SHILLONG Shillong is the capital city of the State as well as the District headquarter of East Khasi Hills District. Shillong is the only hill station in the country that is accessible from all sides. The name Shillong is derived from U-Shyllong, a powerful deity and is situated at an altitude of 1,491m above sea level. This beautiful city is 103kms. from Guwahati, the nearest air and train link. The presence of many well reputed educational institutions, many of them established by various missionary groups make Shillong the hub of education for the entire north-east. Must visit spots in Shillong:   Lady Hydari Park..... : It is one of the well-known attractions in Shillong. The Park is frequently visited by locals and is a well-visited tourist spot of the region. Named after the...

    An Insight into Ladakh Tourism Get drunk on the idea of spending your holiday exploring the many flavours of nature, landscape, remote settlements and village lifestyle. Ladakh, known for its moonscape has so much to satisfy your appetite for learning about diverse culture, erratic weather and defying routine life. Extending from Kunlun Mountain Range to Great Himalayan Mountains, Ladakh is one of three main regions of Jammu & Kashmir state. It extends in an area of 86, 408 sq kms of which mostly remains uninhabited or sparsely inhabited. Ladakh shares similarity of landscape and culture with Tibet and has a large population of Shia Muslims as well. Ever since Ladakh has come in the notice of the travellers, it has become a popular travel destination in India for adventure & trekking tours. With its location at an elevation of 3000 meter above the mean sea level, Ladakh is blessed with tourist attractions that are ideal to quench the th...

        Mystic Mountains in Himachal by Indian Holiday · Published February 2, 2011 · Updated August 21, 2018 Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular adventure destinations in India. Its landscape, characterized by hills and valleys, streams and rivers, endears it to visitors both as a romantic and adventurous destination. Those in search of spiritual fulfillment also flock to Himachal, where temples, churches, monasteries and gurudwaras are an essential part of its landscape. Mostly, its the numerous tourist destinations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala and Dalhousie, is a kind of place which has something to offer to everybody. Brief introduction The name Himachal is derived from two words, “Him” and “Alaya”, where the former word means ice or snow while the latter stands for home. Taken together, this makes Himalayas “The Home of Snow”. The climate of Himachal Pradesh is i...

                              KASHMIR . A Short Introduction to the Kashmir Issue. Kashmir is a disputed region between India and Pakistan, which has vitiated the political environment of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kashmir issue stands as a debacle for nearly six decades and there has been almost no progress in resolving the problem. Geologically complex and topographically immense, the Great Himalayas contain ranges with numerous peaks reaching elevations of 20,000 feet (6,100 metres) or higher, between which lie deeply entrenched remote valleys. The region was heavily glaciated during the Pleistocene Epoch, and remnant glaciers and snowfields are still present. The zone receives some rain from the southwest monsoon in the summer months—and the lower slopes are forested—but the mountains constitute a climatic divide, representing a transition from the monsoon climate of the Indian subcont...