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 The Adventure of KARNATAKA                   ( South India ) 1. Coorg, Karnataka Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers.  This popular coffee producing hill station is not only popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams cutting right through them. It also stands as a popular destination because of its culture and people. The Kodavas, a local clan specialising in martial arts, are especially notable for their keen hospitality.  Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape. Madikeri is the region's centre point with all transportation for getting around starting from here. On a visit to Coorg, cover the beautiful towns ...

                  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...