Sangla – It Is Exact Place To Do Yoga In The Centre Of The Valley Surrounded By Mountains

SANGLA VALLEY

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HIMACHAL PRADESH

Sangla, a beautiful hill station, is located under Kinnaur District in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This charming and attractive place welcomes many tourists throughout the year.

 The beautiful and lush green valley makes this place beautiful; and after hearing so much about it, makes people wonder about how to reach Sangla.

Sangla is a small town located between Karcham and Chitkul from about 20 kms from Karcham. The town itself is a concrete town with small shops, some hotels and restaurants.

 But the attraction of Sangla lies in the valley of Baspa River down below, not in the town itself. Sangla Valley is very beautiful, stretching many kilometers from east to west, and rimmed by snow-capped peaks out of your imagination and into the real world.

The forested slopes below the snow are a mix between autumn-shaded leafy trees and big green pines. There are several hotels around the town to stay at Sangla Valley.

But, if you really wish to enjoy the beauty and charm of Sangla Valley, its better to stay into the wild, as there are several tent accommodation offered by many agencies in the heart of the valley. But, these tented accommodation generally cost much more than the hotel.

In Tibetan, the term Sangala means “pass of light” which refers to the valley receiving sunlight during the day.

it’s a magnificent sight to behold. Snow clad mountains surround you and you get to see the Kinner Kailash peak. The Baspa River flows through the valley and that is why it is also known as the Baspa Valley.

Stay at the many camps that are situated on the Baspa River banks. Camps such as Banjara, Kinner, Igloo Nature, Baikunth Adventure Camp, and the Sangla Valley camps offer tent and cottage accommodation. The camps itself will organize various adventure activities for you.

Opt for a yoga retreat. There are some camps and tour operators who organize yoga retreats. What better way to do your yoga when surrounded by gorgeous mountain views.

Sangla Meadow, Apple Orchards, Tibetan Wood Carving Centre, Rupin Pass, Rakcham and Trout Farm are the other places which you can explore in Sangla Valley.

 By Air

 The nearest airport around this city is in Palampur. From the major Indian cities, you can catch a flight to Palampur. Then you can avail the facility of state-run buses or private taxi to reach this place. Though the valley provides challenges to the visitors as it is on a hilly terrain, but you can reach this place easily.

 By Train

 Because of its hilly terrain there is no railway facility in the area and the nearest rail line is in Shimla where toy train comes from Kalka. From Shimla, you can avail bus or taxi to reach Sangla.

 By Road

 If you are coming by road then there is no need to worry about how to reach Sangla, since it is the most convenient way to reach this place. Sangla is directly connected with the Kinnaur district, and many state and privately operated buses ply to Kinnaur, from where you can reach Sangla by road. Many people avail the facility of direct buses provided through travel agencies. 

Some Of The Indian Stunning Places That Deserve A Visit This Rainy Season

 Indian destinations you must visit this monsoon

Monsoons are here and it is best enjoyed away from the city, in the cradle of nature. So pack your bags and head to the undiscovered corners of the country where you can enjoy monsoon at its best. Explara, an online events and activities marketplace lists some of the stunning places that deserve a visit this rainy season.

Shoja, Himachal Pradesh

Located in the Seraj Valley, Shoja is a stunningly beautiful and undeveloped village. With green forests lining the mountainsides, Shoja is not only located close to Kullu and Manali, but is also an ideal location for anyone seeking to escape the crowds.

Devprayag, Uttarakhand

This village is where the Alakananda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to flow on as the Ganga. It is also a place of mysticism, traditions and ancient myths. Because of the fierce monsoons that the village experiences every year, it has been built on split levels to ensure that access to the stormy waters is not a dangerous affair.

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 

This is a small town of temples and forts built at the beginning of the 16th century by Raja Rudra Pratap. Orchha is also home to a wildlife sanctuary with a river flowing in its midst that will be brimming with water during this season. Monsoon is magical here and there's nothing comparable to exploring ancient forts as the rain comes pelting down on you.

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand 

The place offers majestic views of the Himalayas. If that isn't enough, then imagine the verdant greenery of the valleys and forests. The high-altitude lakes are a sight to be enjoyed and though the roads may at times be difficult to navigate, the pleasant climate, the beauty of the surrounding hills and ease of access to the Valley of Flowers makes this a wonderful monsoon holiday destination.

Mandu, Madhya Pradesh

 
This is another town similar to Orchha, and is prominently dominated by ancient architectural structures. During monsoon, the lakes are overflowing, the sky has a special luminescence and the air is filled with the cry of peacocks.

Bishnupur, West Bengal 

Bishnupur gets its name from Lord Vishnu, the prominent deity of the rulers of the Malla dynasty that ruled the region during the 16th century. The town is famous for the innumerous terracotta structures. The temples and other buildings are a huge draw for people, whether for religious or architectural purposes. Around August every year, the monsoons are in full swing, washing clean the terracotta structures. The brick-red buildings are a stark contrast to the bright greenery all around.

Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh

 
Ziro is famous for its picturesque landscapes. Though located in a valley, it is over 5500 feet above sea level and has stunning views of mountains all around. With rice fields throughout the valley and the mountains looming over it, the village almost seems like a bowl of vibrant green beauty.

Majuli, Assam 

Majuli is an island that experiences the force of the powerful Brahmaputra. Despite being the world's largest river island, every year when the monsoons hit the river manages to encroach on to the land mass creating beautiful islands.

Mawsynram, Meghalaya 

The clouds that roll over Mawsynram are thick, dark and bursting with raindrops. Located on the slopes of the Khasi hills, and being one of the wettest places in India, the monsoon season here brings a sudden outburst of waterfalls all around.

Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra 

Situated about 700m above sea level, this hill station explodes with waterfalls, come monsoon season. The lakes swell with water, the mountains are cloaked in fog, and the roar of waterfalls will be music to your ears. The valleys and forests of Malshej Ghat are freshly green and if the rain seems to have abated for a while, getting out with a picnic blanket and a basket of goodies would be a good idea.

India's Most Popular State With Foreign Tourists Is Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, not Goa is most popular tourist destination in India for foreigners

Contrary to popular opinion, neither Goa, nor Kerala or even Jammu and Kashmir is the most popular tourist destination in India for foreign travellers. India's most popular state with foreign tourists is Tamil Nadu.

According to data published by India's Ministry of Tourism, Tamil Nadu contributed almost 20 percent of the total foreign visits to India in 2015.

 The state remains popular despite the tragic floods the state endured in 2015.Last year, India saw 23 million foreign visitors, as compared to 22 million in 2014 and registered a growth of 4.4 percent.

The most frequented states (number of visits in millions) were Tamil Nadu (4.68), Maharashtra (4.41), Uttar Pradesh (3.1), Delhi (2.38), West Bengal (1.49), Rajasthan (1.48), Kerala (0.98), Bihar (0.92), Karnataka (0.64) and Goa (0.54) and these have been the consistently top ranked states in the country in terms of tourism.

 Maharashtra contributed 18.9 percent of the visits, Uttar Pradesh contributed 13.3 percent and Delhi contributed 10.2 percent of the total visits.

The top 10 states contributed about 88.4 percent to the total number of foreign tourist visits in the country during 2015. These states also house some of the major cities of India where tourists usually arrive, before they go on to explore other parts of the country.

Emerging favourites

States like Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as winners with a perceptible rise in the number of foreign visitors. The two states are steadily becoming popular with travellers from across the globe, with Jharkhand seeing an increase in popularity by 72.6 percent and Andhra Pradesh saw a rise by 70.8 percent.

Other fast-growing destinations in India are Bihar, Haryana, Gujarat, Kerala, Puducherry and Telangana, where each of the state governments is facilitating ease of travel for foreign tourists.

Big losers

The unrest in Jammu and Kashmir seems to have resulted in the decline foreign visitor numbers. Compared to 2014, the tourism in the state went down by 32 percent with only 58,568 foreign tourists visiting the state.

Other states that saw a decline in tourism were Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan and Sikkim.

Data suggests that the western states are most visited by foreign travellers, while North Eastern states are facing a steady decline in the number of visitors.