Western Himalayan has World largest mountains ranges and Himalayas has greater width as compare to North East. Western Himalayas has abundant beauty and has worlds beautiful valleys and Hill Stations like Kashmir Valley, Kangra Valley Manali, Gulmarg, Leh etc.
Travel Destination of Jammu & Kashmir
Nubra valley
Nubra valley Nubra Valley is about 150 km north of Leh, the capital town of Ladakh, India. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and the Karakoram Ranges. The average altitude……
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Zanskar
Zanskar Zanskar Welcome to the hill resort of Zanskar renowned for its high hills and gorgeous gompas. The lovely landscapes and the Buddhist culture of the Zanskar Valley are sure to leave a mark. Zanskar literally means the Copper Star. In fact the various rivers flowing into Zanskar carry copper sediments. The spectacular Himalayan landscape……
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Katra
Katra Katra The region of Katra is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Katra is located in the Reasi district of the state. This region is very famous among tourists and it is one of the must visit locations in the state. Katra is mainly famous because it serves as a base……
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Pahalgam
Pahalgam Pahalgam Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. Attractions The natural beauty……
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Vaishno Devi
Vaishno Devi Vaishno Devi Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holy Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. The temple is near the town of Katra, in……
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Amarnath
Amarnath Amarnath Amarnath in the snowy peaks of the majestic Himalayas is quite famed for the holy cave of the destroyer god who resides there with his consort Parvati and son Ganesha. One among the most venerated pilgrim site in the entire subcontinent, Amarnath or the abode of the immortal god transcends all other holy……
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Sonmarg
Sonmarg Sonmarg – When you drive from Srinagar to Leh, Sonmarg is the last stop of Kashmir District. From here starts the territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 2743 m above sea level, Sonmarg is absolutely true to its name, which means ‘Meadow of Gold’. The moment you enter Sonmarg, the first thing……
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Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gulmarg literally means meadow of flowers. It is a majestic hill station in the district of Baramula of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The hill station, at an altitude of 2730 m, was earlier known as Gaurimarg, where Gauri stands for Goddess Parvati the wife of Lord Shiva. The name Gulmarg was given to……
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Patnitop
Patnitop Patnitop Comparatively unfamiliar and unheard of than other traveler destinations in the state, Patnitop is extremely peaceful and a serene place. If one is looking forward to get out of the chaos and confusion of the city for some time, Patnitop is simply out of this world. Set in the middle of the attractive……
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kashmir
kashmir Kashmir Welcome to Kashmir – the Paradise on Earth!!! Kashmir the Paradise on Earth is amazingly beautiful that no human language can interpret its magical beauty, charm and splendor. Gifted with inviting natural beauty, snow capped mountains, verdant woods, lush green surrounding, musical waterfalls, scenic lakes and interesting places of tourist interest, Kashmir is……
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Travel Destination of Himachal Pradesh
Deotsidh
Deotsidh The cave temple of Baba Balak Nath is thronged by devotees all the year round. It is situated on the Dhaulgiri hills on the border of Bilaspur and Hamirpur (40 Kms from Bilaspur and 45 Kms from Hamirpur) and is well connected by roads from all sides. During Navratras, there is a continuous stream……
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Reckong Peo
Reckong Peo Reckong Peo Reckong Peo is the headquarter of the district is located in the North-Eastern part of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur shares its Eastern boundary with Tibet. The Zanskar mountains form the international frontier between Kinnaur and Tibet. Kinnaur is a tribal area of Himachal Pradesh in true style. The breathtaking Sangla valley offers……
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Keylong
Keylong keylong Keylong is one of the wonderful hill places and also headquarter of Spiti and Lahaul district, HP (Himachal Pradesh). This station is strange, primitive, exciting hills and pleasant. Reaching Keylong allow a tourist to go through Rohtang Pass, which is again an exciting place. Visitors can enjoy Gondla, Koksar, Sissu and river Chandra……
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Nahan
Nahan Nahan Nahan is situated on an isolated ridge in the Shiwalik hills, overlooking greenfields. Nahan is a well laid-out picturesque town, known for its cleanliness and dust free streets. Saint and princes are linked with the origin of Nahan. The city was founded as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621. Another version……
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Solan
Solan Solan is situated midway between Kalka and Shimla. the fine climate of this place round the year makes it an ideal destination for all seasons. There is famous ‘Mohan Meakin’s Brewery’ in Solan, set up in 1855 A.D. The mountains near Solan offer interesting trekking possibilities and its streams are well stocked with a……
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Kasauli
Kasauli Kasauli One of the small towns developed by the British during the ‘hey days’ of the empire, and reached by a branch road from the Kalka-Shimla road, the quite beautiful hill-station of Kasauli has a Pasteur Institure that produces the antirabies vaccine against mad dog-bite and, at the same time, treats victims who have……
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Khajjiyar
Khajjiyar Khajjiar is a hill station in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India, located approximately 24 km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by green meadows and dense forests. It is about 6,500 feet……
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Kaza
Kaza The town of Kaza, Kaze or Kaja is the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas of India. Spiti, which is a part of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal, is a high altitude or cold……
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Renuka lake
Renuka lake Renuka lake is situated at a height of 672 m and lies in Sirmour district. It is 123 km from Parwanoo, 60 km from Paonta Sahib via Sataun and 38 km from Nahan via Dadahu. With a circumference of 3214m, Renukaji is the largest natural lake in Himachal. Shaped like the profile of……
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Chintpurni
Chintpurni Chintpurni (Hindi: चिन्तपुर्णी) is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of Punjab.[1] Chintpurni is dedicated to the temple of Chinnamastika Devi or Chinnamasta Devi. Chhinnamasta……
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Travel Destination of Uttrakhand
Tehri Garhwal
Tehri Garhwal The district of Tehri Garhwal stretches from the snow clad Himalayan peaks of Thalaiya Sagar, Jonli and the Gangotri group all the way to the foothills near Rishikesh. the gushing Bhagirathi which runs through seems to divide the district into two, while the Bhilangna alaknanda, Ganga and yamuna rivers border it on the……
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Ranikhet
Ranikhet Ranikhet Hill Station or “Queen’s Meadow” is a mesmerizing place falling under the state of Uttaranchal, and located at the height of 1829 m with a sprawling are of 21.76 Sq. Kms. As the story goes, Queen Padmini of Kumaon was desperately in love with this splendid hill paradise, and to oblige the aspirations……
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Lohaghat
Lohaghat Lohaghat is an admired destination in Champawat district of Uttarakhand state. Lohaghat holds immense historical and mythological importance and it is situated on the banks of Lohawati River at an altitude of 1745mts above sea level. During summers the area is covered with ‘Burans’ Rhododendron, the state flower of Uttarakhand. Lohaghat is spread over……
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Kausani
Kausani At the hill resort of Kausani the mountains rise so dramatically as if to reach the heavens. In fact not just Kausani the entire Kumaon Hills have been known for their idyllic beauty with the huge mountains silhouetted against the sky. Kausani was originally called Valna. Kausani offers the magic of the deep pine……
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Jeolikot
Jeolikot Jeolikot is a famous hill station, located in between Nainital and Haridwar highway. It is an ideal place to spend summer holidays. It is a heaven for nature lovers. The calm, serene and secluded environment is the highlighting feature of Jeolikot. At the beautiful backdrop of Kumaon hills, the panoramic view of splendorous landscapes……
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Almora
Almora Almora is famous for its magnificent beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts and delicious cuisine. Almora is perched at an elevation of 1,638mts above sea level and is spread across a 5-km ridge atop Kashaya Hill. Almora district is surrounded by Pithoragarh to the east, Garhwal region to the……
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Abbott Mount
Abbott Mount Abbott Mount is a tiny and a sleepy resort located in the Kali Kumaon region of eastern Uttaranchal. This quiet hamlet was first discovered by an English businessman, Mr. John Harold Abbott. He was enchanted by the beauty and charm of this hill resort that later it turned to be a favorite summer……
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Gangotri
Gangotri Gangotri is situated at an altitude of 3,048mts above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. Located on the banks of the holy Bhagirathi River, Gangotri is one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand. Submerged Shivling: There is a natural rock Shivling in Gangotri submerged under water which can be easily seen……
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Massoorie
Massoorie Mussoorie, located some 250 miles north of Delhi, capital of India, is among the most popular hill stations of India, and is called the Queen among the hill stations. It overlooks the sprawling Doon valley and the city of Dehradun, the gateway to Mussoorie and infact to the entire Garhwal.Mussoorie, a hill resort at……
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Haldawani
Haldawani Haldwani is situated in the Nainital district of Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state at an average elevation of 425mts above sea level. Haldwani is situated in the foothills of Himalayas in the bhabhar region of the Indo-Gangetic plains. Haldwani is popularly known as the ‘gateway of kumaon’ sharing its twin township with Kathgodam. Haldwani……
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Travel Destination of Napal & Tibet
Shigaste
Shigaste About 250km southwest of Lhasa, or 90km northwest of Gyantse, lies Shigatse (Rikaze), Tibet’s second-largest town and the traditional capital of Tsang province. Shigatse is a sprawling place, with dusty, uneven streets humming with traffic (even the pedestrian-only lane). As you drive in across the plains, the site of the Potala-lookalike Shigatse Dzong, high……
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Mansrovar
Mansrovar Mansarovar is a fresh-water lake in Tibet 2,000 km from Lhasa. To the west of Lake Manasarovar is Lake Rakshastal and towards the north is Mount Kailash. Manasarovar Lake lies at 4,556 m above mean sea level. It is the highest fresh-water lake in the world Lake Manasarovar is relatively round in shape. The……
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Lhasa
Lhasa Lhasa, a city of wonders, is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The Tibet Autonomous Region is known worldwide as the Roof of the world for its average elevation of 4,000 meters above sea level. Tibet is charming, with its beautiful landscape, brilliant culture, and mysterious folklore. “Lhasa” means “sacred place” in local……
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Yamdrok Tso Lake
Yamdrok Tso Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise lake, Tibet, China) is about 4500m above sea level, and is one of the lakes on the highest altitude. Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. It is over 72 km (45 miles) long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is……
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Namtso Lake
Namtso Lake Namtso Lake is located on the north Tibetan grassland, more than 200 kilometers away from Lhasa. Rising 4,718 meters above sea level and covering an area of 1,920 square kilometers, the lake has 70 kilometers in length from east to west and 30 kilometers in width from south to north. Meanwhile Lake Namtso……
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Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple The Jokhang Temple, situated in the centre of old Lhasa, was originally built in 647 AD. The site is said to have been chosen personally by the wife of King Songtsan Gampo, the Tang Princess Wencheng. It was built by craftsmen from Tibet, China and Nepal and thus features an intriguing mix of……
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Potala Place
Potala Place Situated on the Red Hill of central Lhasa, Potala Palace is the highest ancient palace in the world, reaching 3,767.19m (12,359.55ft) at the topmost point. Potala named after a holy hill in South India is a Sanskrit word meaning “Abode of the Avalokitesvara (Buddha of Mercy).” Legend has it that in the 7th……
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