Mcleodkanj - Get Pleasure From The Dusk You Have Never Seen Before

MCLEODKANJ HILL STATION

Mcleodganj is a beautiful town situated near upper Dharamsala. Nestled amidst majestic hills and lush greenery, this town is culturally blessed by a prominent Tibetan influence owing to the major settlement of Tibetans here.

Mcleodganj has one of the most mesmerizing landscapes in the entire state of Himanchal Pradesh and attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year. The towns of Dharamsala, Mcleodganj, Bhagsu Nag and Kangra are situated very close to each other and tourists must cover all these destinations while travelling here.

 Few of the most eminent and religiously significant monasteries in India are located here, including the Namgyal Monastery and Tsuglagkhang, where the spiritual leader Dalai Lama resides. Besides them, tourists must also visit the scenic Dal Lake and Triund, which are apt for quiet picnics

Mcleodganj being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state has a wide of accomodations to offer to the tourists. One can get anything from budget and homestays to high end luxury hotels and resorts here. Tourists looking to splurge can go for the Asia Health Resorts.

Mcleodganj is located in upper Dharamsala and is one of the favorite tourist destinations of Indians and foreigners alike. It is located at an altitude of 1700 meters above the sea level in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

 The city is known as the seat of the famous Buddhist figure, the Dalai Lama. Named after David McLeod, it is a very popular learning center of Tibetan culture and the teachings of Buddhism.

It has been given the name, Little Lhasa that speaks about the influence of Buddhist culture in this city. The town is architecturally grand as it has many temples, monasteries and ancient structures that catch the eye of the beholder.

 The whole environment of the place is made serene and tranquil by the lifestyle and religious practices of the Buddhists.

Mcleodganj is considered to be blessed by nature and has been provided by the most amazing scenic charms and splendid environment. Apart from the Buddhist pilgrims, many tourists visit this beautiful town to witness the magnanimities it has to offer

By air

Gaggal Airport or Kangra Airport at Dharamshala is about 20 km away from McLeod Ganj and is well connected to Delhi, Kullu and Chandigarh. After reaching the airport, travellers can hire taxis or take buses to reach their destination, which takes around an hour.

By train

Pathankot Railway Station, situated approximately 90 km away, is the closest broad gauge railhead serving those headed to McLeod Ganj. Some of the popular trains available from Delhi for Pathankot are Jammu Mail and Uttar Sampark Kranti. Once you reach Pathankot, take a taxi or bus from outside the station, which is easily available.

By road

A number of state owned and private buses connect McLeod Ganj with other cities like Delhi (500 km), Chandigarh (250 km) and Dharamshala (20 km). In New Delhi, most of the buses leave from the Kashmiri Gate ISBT and Majnu-ka-Tilla (a Tibetian camp). Deluxe buses of Himachal Pradesh Tourism are also available from Himachal Bhawan. One can also drive to McLeod Ganj from Delhi via NH 1, a journey of about 10 hours

Dhuandhar Falls – You Can Perceive The Beauty Of Falls While Cable Car Travelling

 DHUANDHAR FALLS

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JABALPUR

Dhuandhar falls are located at a distance of 18 kilometers from Jabalpur. Dhuandhar falls is actually located on the narmadha river, one of the five holy rivers of India. It is believed that a dip in the holy river can wash away one’s sins.

One can take a dip in the cool water along the banks upstream, roam around the viewpoints, click photographs or just sit back and enjoy nature’s tranquility.

 Visitors never miss out on the shopping aspect, as marble artifacts from the local vendors close to the waterfalls make for great souvenirs.

‘Dhuan’ means smoke. The mist created by water falling on hard rock creates visuals of smoke emanate from the river bed. Hence it is called Dhuandhar or Smoke Cascade.

The white water pummels down to form a gorge known as the Marble Rocks.

Dhuandhar Falls have two access points i.e. east coast and west coast. To the east is the town of Bhedaghat and to the west is the cable car service.

The Dhuandhar Falls are a part of the town of Bhedaghat. The sangemarmar rocks below the waters add color to the waters, ranging from white, grey to green and even blue!

 The marble rocks present in the area, provide livelihood to the locals, as they make marble statues of Hindu Gods, handicrafts and trinkets, which are available for sale to the tourists.

 One can go for boating or practice photography in the lap of nature. The water content of the DhuanDhar Falls is quite high when compared to the other waterfalls.

The depth of the pool beneath the cascade. The origin of the River Narmada creating Dhuan Dhar Falls is at Amarkantak. Amarkantak is located at a distance of 220 kilometers from Jabalpur.

 The places of visit in Jabalpur apart from the Dhuan Dhar Falls are Bandarkoodni, Panchwati, Chaunsath Yogini Temple, Marble Rocks, Monkey’s Leap, Madan Mahal Fort, Tripursundari Temple, Kanha National Park, Gwarighat, Bhedaghat, Rani Durgavati Museum, Hanuman Tal, Bargi Dam and Chauragarh Fort.

By Air

Nearest airport is the Jabalpur Airport. It is around 10kms away from the main city. The airport is connected to the other major domestic airports on daily basis. One can get taxi or auto to reach the city.

By Train

Jabalpur Railway Station is a major railhead. One can get taxi or an auto to reach the destination.

By Road

Well maintained roads are connected other cities and states. One can get many government operated buses and private buses for different destination from Jabalpur’s main bus stand.

From Jabalpur ISBT shared auto runs till Dhuandhar fall. The journey was around an hour long and charges 25 Rs.  The origin of Narmada is Amarkantak which is around 220 km from Jabalpur.