Superlative Experiences at Shimla and Manali Tour

Himachal Pradesh of India is one of the states which include number of tourist destinations and known for its immense beauty, diverse nature, hills, valleys, lakes, breezy wind, waterfalls, and rivers. Apart from the beauty rich culture, different language, festivals, religion, tradition and kind hearted people are also very famous and attractive for the tourist. This attracts most of the tourists and shows another side of rich India. People visits Himachal Pradesh widely because of its marvelous atmosphere, the most visiting place of Himachal Pradesh are two destinations they are: Shimla and Kullu Manali.

Shimla is one of the most loveable destinations for tourist as it offers wonderful ways to enjoy beauty of the place and gaze the scenic loveliness. It is also known as “Queen of Hills”. The seven hills of this place are very famous for which people especially take out time to mesmerize and get lost in rich and fresh greenery for hours and hours. The magic of the place compels tourist to visit the popular places. That is as below.

The popular places of Shimla are: Himachal State Museum & Library, Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, the Ridge, the Mall, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Potter Hill, Glenn hill, Annandale hill, and Elysium Hill. Apart from the prime attraction the religious attractions are Christ Church & St. Michael's Cathedral, Jakhoo Temple, Sankat Mochan, Tara Devi, and Kali Bari. After enjoying all the destinations, people who are fond of adventure can enjoy the various adventurous sports of Shimla to add the flavor of thrill into the trip. The major sports offered by Shimla are: Trekking, Skiing, River Rafting, Para Gliding, Mountain Cycling, and Heli-Skiing. All these sports offers tourist to make the trip awesome.

After enjoying the unique and picturesque beauty of Shimla lets move towards the next destination of tour i.e. Kullu Manali. Kullu Manali is widely known as the gateway to the Himalayas. The calm and beauty of the place attracts most of the tourist and make them to forget the troubles of their life and enjoy the short span with full hearted. The journey starts on the one side majestic splendor of the Himalayas and on the other side river Beas cutting across the town, green valleys with meadows, apple orchards, and folk music adds the essence of superiority in the tour. Along with the magnificence of the place, it also offers the adventurous sports as like the Shimla but the routes of which is offered by the Kullu Manali are more dangerous and breathtaking comparatively. So the place is popularly known for adventurous sports.

The sports, for which tourist may go for are: Trekking, Jeep Safari, Skiing, Whitewater River Rafting, Angling and Fishing, and Paragliding. After enjoying all the sports tourist can also go for major attractions of the place which make the complete trip are: Bijli Mahadev Shrine, Raghunath Temple, The Great Himalayan National Park, Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashist Spring, and Manali Sanctuary all these destinations or Manali Tours make the trip of tourist awesome.

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Have an adventurous trip to Leh Ladakh

Are you planning for a trip? Then you will be in confusion about which place to choose for the trip. Have you ever visited Leh Ladakh? If not, you can prefer that place for this holiday. Ladakh is the largest town in Jammu Kashmir located in the leh district. That would be a wonderful place for the one who love the mountains. The main attraction of the Leh Ladakh Tour is the Leh Ladakh Trekking. The trekking takes place in the region which is packed with the monasteries of Buddhist along the rugged mountain ranges. You would surely excite with the beauty of the surrounding regions that involves the clear and chill lakes and streams. Trekking in Ladakh is a most captured activity for the tourist visiting Ladakh.

Leh Ladakh Trekking will allow you to visit and enjoy the scenery of Himalayas. Ladakh is an amazing place that attracts the trekkers from all over the globe to witness and visit its beauty. If the first attraction is the Trekking in Ladakh the second concept of attraction is the Buddhist all around the world. It is the land of high passes and an exotic region in the crown of India. You will get wonderful opportunities to visit the historical Buddhist monasteries which are named as the Gompas. Through the Leh Ladakh Tour you would get the opportunity to experience the rich culture and tradition. There are many festivals and fairs that are celebrated with the great enthusiasm and zeal in that region of Kashmir.

Monasteries, colorful markets, quaint lanes, and the fantastic and dazzling views of Himalayas make the Leh Ladakh a destination in Kashmir. The trekking tour can have duration of one day to one month- walking, cycling, riding, and exploring the local lifestyle and the culture; touring and riding etc. Now there are many Ladakh Tour Packages for this holiday. While you plan for the tour to Ladakh you can first search for the details of the Ladakh Tour Packages available and you can choose the best package. Then you have to check for the best mode for traveling its cost. You can choose the most affordable one. While choosing the mode of transport you can look on to the facilities that they provide. While the accommodation is considered there are many luxurious hotels available in Ladakh.

If you are planning for Tour to Ladakh for the first time you can have an enquiry about the place, travel, expense and accommodation with the people who visited the place so that you can have a rough idea about Ladakh. The other modes of getting information about the place are magazines and internet. Internet is the best way to access the information. There are many web sites available today that reveals all the details about the Ladakh Tour Packages that have many special offers. You can browse through the sites to get information about the Leh Ladakh Trekking. And you can have and adventurous experience from the Leh Ladakh and get through a different life style.

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A Gala Time at the Goa Heritage Festival

Goa, with its golden beaches and picturesque beauty, is one of the top tourist destinations in India. Discerning tourists to this charming state soon realize that Goa’s rich, multicultural heritage is equally spectacular. Know more about the festival..

The Goa Heritage Festival is an annual event that is usually held in mid-November. It is organized jointly by the NGO, Goa Heritage Action Group, the Panaji City Corporation and the Department of Tourism in Goa. The festival is held in the capital city of Panaji and all events are organized in and around the city’s old heritage buildings.

Some Snippets From the Festival’s History

The festival was first held in the year 2001 and over the decade, it has become one of the most sought after events in Goa’s tourism calendar. However, the aim of launching the Goa Heritage Fest was not primarily to attract tourists. Rather, it was to also to create awareness among locals on the efforts that should be made to protect and encourage the heritage and culture of the state.

A Behind the Scenes Look

The festival showcases Goa’s culture and heritage and prior to the festival, the capital is spruced up and special stages are set up for the artisans’ exhibits and cultural concerts. Participants in the festival include Goan artists, weavers, potters, copper smiths, and silver smiths.

Their work is exhibited during the festival as experts on Goan heritage deliver lectures and hold academic discussions by the side on Goa’s heritage and the best way to preserve it.The Goa Heritage Festival serves two purposes, in this way. It draws attention on the need to preserve the local culture and at the same time, it provides a platform for local artists and artisans to display their skills and to tap into new business opportunities.

The festival gives the audience a chance to see, hear and enjoy Goa’s ethnic folk dances and music. The overall atmosphere is a very festive one – an experience that is further bettered by the delicious food served by the stalls set up in the vicinity of the festival. The local cuisine gives tourists and visitors a chance to sample some of Goa’s traditional dishes.

Goa has much more to offer than just golden sands and swaying palms – and this is the message that the Goa Heritage Festival has been successfully sending out since its inception. If you’re looking for a unique way to spend your holiday, you can pack your bags and head to Goa this November, on a trip of a lifetime.

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Christmas & Feast of Three Kings at Goa

Christmas and the Feast of Three Kings are celebrated with much fun and fanfare in the coastal state of Goa. Not restricting to only Christians, even Hindu’s and people of other religions also join the celebrations and make merry.

Christmas is celebrated to hail the birth of Baby Jesus wherein houses and churches are decorated with snowflakes, Christmas trees, glowing stars and other colourful decorations. Friends and family come together in prayer and exchange wishes and gifts during this joyous day. Delectable cakes, candies, drinks and other local cuisine make for a rich feast that family and friends come together to celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.

What Happens there?

The exact birth date of Lord Jesus Christ was shrouded in mystery until 350 AD when the Bishop of Rome, Julius I chose the 25th of December to mark the birth of the Holy Father. The Christmas Festival in Goa starts on the 24th December and lasts till 1st January coupled with New Year celebrations. The people of Goa come together and have a gala time that also attracts a lot of tourists from abroad.

Apart from Christmas, the people also happen to celebrate another festival called the “Feast of Three Kings” during this time. The Feast of three kings is sort of an ode dedicated to celebrate Lady of Mount, hailed as a protector of the people. The Festival proceeds for 9 days with much fun and frolic and ends on the 6th of January, Epiphany, wherein people decorate the idol of the Virgin with ornaments and seek her blessings.

The festivities are popular in the villages of Quelim, Arrosim, Reis Magos, Cansaulim and Chandor. On the final day, three boys are chosen, in age group between 8 to 10 years, to enact the roles of the three kings in question and are supposed to carry gifts to the new born Christ child. The ritual starts when the three boys clothed in royal finery begin their journey towards the chapel from different branches of the city. The 3 of them finally meet at the top of the hill and proceed to the chapel to give their presents and wealth.

History about the Feast of Three Kings

The Feast of Three Kings is an important festival with significant historical importance. According to legend, an old woman by the name of Befana was living close to Bethlehem. On a certain night she heard a knock on her door; and upon  answering the door, she was greeted by the three kings who were in search of the Christ Child and enquired about the child with her. In frenzy, Befana said that she does not know of a Christ child and slammed the door shut.

As time flew by, Befana was in constant thought about the so called Christ child and decided to go look for the child herself. And every time she saw a boy, she would break off a piece of bread that she was carrying all in the hope that he might be the Christ child.

Legend also says that a boulder with the clear marks of footprints of an infant and an adult is seen on a nearby hill from the site that marks the spot where the Virgin made a temporary pit-stop along with the Infant Jesus, while the horse that carried them quenched its thirst, before proceeding to Hill of Remedies where she chose to reside.

Another strange feature of the site is that the crowds disperse immediately from the location as soon as the festivities are over and the church remains closed till the next round of annual festivities begin.

The Christmas and The Feast of 3 Kings are some of the most awaited and fun-filled festival in the celebratory state of Goa, prompting us to participate with full gusto as well.

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Visit The Enchanting Ajanta And Ellora Caves

Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Bagh Caves, Belum Caves, Edakkal Caves, Bhimbetka rock shelters, Kaviyoor, Krem Liat Prah, Borra Caves, Narthamalai, Robber's Cave, Barabar Caves are some other caves in the country. Ajanta Ellora caves tours happen to be some of the most exciting and inspirational india tour packages.

The famous Ajanta and Ellora caves are located near the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. They have been cut out of rock. All the caves have been made by hand. They are amongst some of the most outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architectural heritage. There are 34 caves at Ellora and 29 caves at Ajanta. In 1819, while on a hunting expedition, John Smith, a British Army Officer, accidentally stumbled upon the caves. Till then they were remained unimportant for over a millennium. Ajanta has been designated as a World Heritage Site. It has to be preserved as an artistic legacy that will come to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come.

 

Ajanta caves have been made by simple tools like hammer and chisel. It was monks who carved out the impressive figures on the walls of these structures. Many of the caves house panels depict stories from the tales of the several incarnations of the Buddha, Jatakas. Caves are portrayed with images of nymphs and princesses amongst others. Some of the caves at Ellora have images from the Buddhist and Hindu faith. They are under the same roof. Hindu images are dedicated to Vishwakarma, the patron saint of Indian craftsmen. The Vishvakarma cave has a seated Buddha placed in the stupa. The two storied structure show a colourful carnival of dwarfs, dancing and making music.

Package Tour to Aurangabad is a special tour to visit Ajanta and Ellora caves. For four days and three nights you will see Aurangabad. Ajanta and Ellora are in Aurangabad which was named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. This city of the World Heritage Sites is along the right bank of the Kham River.

India is not only a place of diversity in culture but a basket of human architecture work along with natural beauty. Inhabited since its inception India is known for the art and craft of workers who build places like Ajanta and Ellora caves.

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