Located amidst the 34 km long and scenic Kanger Valley, a Biosphere Reserve, Kanger Valley National Park is one of the most beautiful and picturesque national parks of India. The beautiful park is located on the banks of Kholaba River at a distance of about 27 km from Jagdalpur (headquarter of Bastar). The park spreads […]
Dantewada is a beautiful district in the south of Bastar region of the Chhattisgarh state. The place derives its name from its presiding deity, Devi Danteshwari, which is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Sati, the epitome of Shakti (strength). It is believed to be one of the 52 sacred shakti peethas (seat of […]
The capital city of Chattisgarh, Raipur is located at the centre of a large plain also referred to as the “rice bowl of India”. Raipur district is important from the historical and archaeological point of view. This district was once part of southern Kosal and considered to be under Maurya Kingdom. Raipur city had been […]
Situated in Kawardha , the north-western Chhattisgarh district Bhoramodeo is often called the “Khajuraho of Chattisgarh”. The picturesque Maikal hills and dense forests make an immensely beautiful blend of nature. The location is famous for the spectacular temple of Lord Shiva. The magnificent sculpture of the temple is breath-takingly beautiful. The intricately carved walls and […]
Jagdalpur is the city located in the Bastar district of Chattisgarh. It is the administrative headquarter of the Bastar district and was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Bastar.The history of Jagdalpur dates back to the ages of Valmiki’s Ramayana. It was the famous Dandakaranya from where Lord Rama is supposed to have […]
Baranawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northern part of Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. This is one of the finest and important wildlife sanctuaries in the region. This sanctuary was established in 1976 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. It is relatively a small one covering an area of only 245 sq km. The sanctuary […]
Kotdwara (Kotdwar) is located at the foothills of the Shivaliks. The place is situated at a height of 395m above sea level and literally means gateway to Garhwal. The city has excellent rail network and is connected to almost all major towns in India like Lucknow, Delhi and Howrah. The place also has an excellent road […]
Guptkashi is situated 47kms before the holiest shrine of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath. It is located on the route to Kedarnath in the northern Himalayan belt on the west side of the Mandakini river valley at an elevation of 1,319mts above sea level. Guptkashi is a religiously important town of Uttarakhand as it houses ancient temples […]
Rudraprayag is renowned for being one of the famous five sacred prayags (Panch Prayag) of Garhwal and is located at a distance of 35 km from Deo Prayag at an elevation of 2,936 feet. Rudraprayag is named after the Rudra (an aspect of Lord Shiva). The site forms the gateway to both Kedarnath and Badrinath. Rudraprayag […]
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, at a height of 960 m. above the sea level, Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India. Also known as the ‘Abode of Drona’, Dehradun has always been an important center for Garhwal rulers and was captured by the British. It is […]
The source of River Yamuna, and the base of Godess Yamuna, Yamunotri is also one of the four sites of Char Dham pilgrimage. It is located at a height of 3293m above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and lies in close proximity of the Indo-China border. This is the first stopover […]
Around 4 ½ hrs from Haridwar by road, Kakragad is an ideal escape for the avid bird lovers. The “Magpie Birding Camp” located here and run by Mr.Yeshpal Negi is the perfect place for halting. Here you can catch a glimpse of the countless species of birds. The bird species are so varied that it […]
A holy Hindu town located in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is one of the Char Dhams located in the Himalayas. It is resting at an elevation of 3584m above sea level near the head of Mandakini River. This pristine site is a very renowned religious spot for all Hindu pilgrims. The Kedarnath temple enshrining the highly revered […]
Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is a sacred town of the Hindus. This is the most important spot of the whole Char Dham yatra. Badrinath was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The town is located at an altitudeof 3,133mts above sea level on the left bank of Alakananda River. […]
Uttar Kashi meaning north Kashi is a holy town of Uttarakhand that is set on the banks of river Bhagirathi. It perches at an altitude of 1158 metres. Located at a distance of 145 kms from Rishikesh the place is an important stopover for the pilgrims of Gangotri. It is considered to have similar religious […]
The scenic town of Gangotri is located at an altitude of 3,048mts above sea level in the Uttarkashi district. With the holy Bhagirathi River flowing across Gangotri is one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand. The highest and the most important temple of Goddess Ganga is located in this sacred location. The small town derives its […]
Chopta, popularly known as the ‘mini Switzerland’, is an eternally beautiful hill station with phenomenal natural beauty. It is located at an altitude of 2600mts above the sea level. The place is shrouded with dense forests and has diverse varieties of flora and fauna comprising mainly Rhododendron and deodar trees. This picturesque location provides an […]
Situated at an elevation of 1650m above the sea level, Almora has a magnificent charm, with the snow covered Himalayas, exotic greenery and rich cultural heritage. The site spans across a 5-km ridge atop Kashaya Hill. With the Pithoragarh on the eastern side, Garhwal region on the western side, Bageshwar on the north and Nainital […]
One of the renowned and mysterious pilgrimage Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a popular tourist spot in the Kumaun district of Uttarakhand. This quaint pilgrimage is situated at an elevation of 1,350 mts above the sea level and is mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva. This limestone cave is only 13kms from Gangolighat in the Pithoragarh district of […]
Situated at foothills of the Himalayas, the Jim Corbett National Park is the first national park in the world named after the renowned hunter Jim Corbett. It was declared a national park in the year 1936. The location is a paradise of the wildlife lovers in India. This national park spans over an area of […]
