An Ideal Place For HoneyMooners-Kausani Hill

KAUSANI HILL

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BAGESHWAR

Kausani is located at a height of 1890 meters in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. Because of its exceptional natural splendor, Mahatma Gandhi named Kausani as the “Switzerland of India”.

Kausani is a land of lush green hill station with spellbinding snow clad Himalayan view, silent valleys and bubbling creeks, song of birds and the towering coniferous trees. The peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchachuli are distinctly visible from Kausani.

The view of the greater Himalayas from Kausani Kindles hope even in the greatest pessimist with depressed feelings. The glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sun rays turn them into gold at morning and red-orange sky at the sunset.

Kausani is an ideal place for honeymooners and it acts as a weekend destination from Delhi as well. Kausani has been attracting adventure and nature lovers from all over the world. Kausani is ideal spot for those who seek an escape from the hustle-bustle of big cities and widh to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature.

Kausani provides an exceptional vista of various Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Moreover, it stands on the top the ridge amidst dense Pine trees overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Highway.

You feel you can almost touch the snowy Himalayas as it appears so close to your eyes. The sunset and sunrise are important events. You can watch how the rays of the setting sun paint the snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, and forget about the material pleasures of your life.

Wake up with the chirping of birds, smell the wild flowers and watch the crimson rays of the sun paint this little hamlet of Uttarakhand with its own hues. If rustic charm and tranquil isolation is what you are looking for, then plan a tour to Kausani this season.

Kausani is the birthplace of famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, who wrote some of his memorable poems in praise of this paradise on earth. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for 14 days at the Anasakti Ashram while scripting his book titled 'Anasakti Yoga' and was greatly impressed by its environs.

The town is accessible all year round. For those who wish to avoid the cold, the best season is between April to June and again between September to November. Summer months will require light woollen clothing and winter- heavy woollen clothes.

By Air

The nearest airport  is pantnagar. It is situated 162kms from kausani.taxis are available to kausani,buses are available from Haldwani,Kathgodam, and Nainital to Kausani.

By Train

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Kausani situated at a distance of 132kms. Kathgodam is well connected by Railway networks with major destinations of Indai like Lucknow, delhi,and kolkatta.

By Road

Kausani is well connected with major towns of Kumaon region as well as Garhwal regions. Taxis to kausani are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state.

QILA MUBARAK FORT

QILA MUBARAK FORT

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Bhatinda Fort is located in heart of the city of Bhatinda in the State of Punjab.The 1400 year old Qila Mubarak or otherwise known as Bathinda Fort is centrally located in the city of Bhatinda.

 This fort had once been a residence of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and was the place where Empress Razia Sultana was imprisoned after being defeated and dethroned.

The fort’s bricks dats back to the era of Kushanas, when Bactria or North India was ruled by Emperor Kanishka. This fort is known to have been built by Raja Dab together with Kanishka.Inside this fort there is a Gurudwara.

 Just like other forts in Punjab, even Bhatinda Fort has many historical incidents buried in its walls. Many historians have revealed that Maharaja Ala Singh, who was a very popular ruler of Patiala Dynasty, captured the fort in 1754.

 Historical archives of Punjab reflect that the tenth Guru of Sikh followers called Guru Gobind Singh visited the fort. To honor the visit of the holy soul, later a Gurudwara was built adjacent to the fort. Tourists who come to explore the history of the place also pay tribute and offer prayers in the gurudwara.

Bhatinda Fort has a unique and magnificent architecture that appeals to every visitor coming here. It is made of bricks reflecting the Kushana period when India was under the reign of emperor Kanishka.

 Bhatinda Fort is surrounded by sand dunes, which gives the look of a ship resting in sand. The exclusiveness of architecture of this fort has made it distinct from others in Punjab. The credit of this enchanting architecture of the fort goes to Bhatti Reo who decided to make a fort that which would resemble a schooner in the deserted land of the area.

By Air

 There are no direct flights from Delhi to Bhatinda. However, tourists can take a flight to either Amritsar or Chandigarh. From the airport, taxis and bus services are available for tourists to escort tourists to Bhatinda.

By Rail

 There are a large number of express trains connecting the important cities of India with Bhatinda.

By Road

 Large number of bus and car service are available from metropolitan cities of India for convenience of tourists. It takes around 3 hours to reach Bhatinda from Delhi, covering a distance of 352 km.

Enshrined Sculpture Of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati-Kailasa Giri Hill

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Kailasa Giri hill is located in Visakhapatnam city in the state of Andhra Pradesh.The name of the hill is derived from the word Kailasa, which means abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Kailasa Giri is a beautiful hill station of the destination offering beautiful view of the sea. The place is surrounded by Rushikonda Beach and Ramakrishna Beach on its left and hillock on its right.

The main attraction of the place includes ropeway trolleys, enshrined sculpture of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Road Train for kids and a huge Floral Clock. Recently emerged as a popular picnic spot, the place has several view points offering beautiful view of hills and the sea.

Kailash Giri is a popular tourist destination and getaway. The surrounding hills are lush and green and offer a wonderful respite from the concrete jungle of Visakhapatnam.

One of the attractions of Kailash Giri is its huge park called the Floral Watch. This park is shared like a watch and covered with grass. However, the main attraction is undoubtedly the massive statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati made from white marble.

These statues are located on the hill, on a platform. As the base of Lord Shiva's statue, there is a stream that flows all the way to the foot of the hill. There is a ropeway service that allows visitors to access the hill and offers stunning view of the city and the Bay. There even is a scenic and panoramic road leading to the top of the hill.

Kailash Giri is one of the most popular spots for picnicking. Besides, a number of tourist locations are near the park. Some important attractions located at a vicinity to the Kailasagiri Hill Top Park at Vizag are Floral Clock, Jungle Trails, Shanti Ashram, Art Gallery, Children Play Park, Conference Hall, Shiva Parvathi Statue, 7 Wonders of Vizag, Titanic View Point, Gliding Base Point, Telescopic Point and Shanku Chakra Naama.

Another remarkable attraction of the Kailasagiri Park is the toy train which is in force at the top of the park. This train makes the ride enjoyable by taking a full circular tour of this park. One can also enjoy paragliding here. Kailasagiri Park is a glider’s ecstasy with excellent gliding facilities. 

Kailasagiri Park provides exotic views from many vantage points owing to the beautiful landscape and Eastern Ghats surrounding it. One can have an imposing view of the city lit up in the evening from this hilltop park.

By Air

The nearest airport to Kailasagiri Hills is vishakhapatnam airport , vishakhapatnam which is 14 km away from Kailasagiri Hills . Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Bhubaneswar and Tirupati. Flights from Dubai also operate from Visakhapatnam.

By Train

The nearest railway station to kailasagiri hills is Visakhapatnam Train Station which is 6 km away from Kailasagiri Hills. Visakhapatnam is well connected to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Alappuzha, Bhubaneshwar, Ernakulum, Guwahati, Mysore, Okha, Patna, Puri, Tirupati, Thiruvananthapuram, etc. Taxis are easily available from the station to reach any part of the city.

By Road

Visakhapatnam is well connected by road. Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

SUMMER FESTIVAL

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International Shimla summer festival is organized by District Administration for the attraction of tourists. It is organised every year in the month of June. Himachal Cultural attractions and activities are the top attractions of this festival.

This renowned event has been held regularly in Shimla since the 1960s and is a five day extravaganza. This Summer Festival consists of a huge association of men and women who gather and celebrate the advent of summer.

They sing and dance in gratefulness to the glory of God. They offer thanks for the rich harvest and the golden crop and also requests God for a repetition of the same bliss on the following year.

The best reason to plan your travel to Shimla during summer season is to be the part of famous Shimla summer festival. It is one of the most awaited Upcoming Festival in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla summer festival is celebrated on a grand scale. Various talented people from all over India make this grand event as unforgettable for their life. Various tourist attracted programs are organized to make this International Summer Festival with full of fun and enjoyable event.

The Summer Festival in Simla is a beautiful amalgamation of various people of India who make it an event that is remembered for a long time to come. The numerous festivities and the variety of programmes that are organized make the Summer Festival a fun and enjoyable event.

Enthusiastic school children also take part in the festivities and many competitions are organized for their amusement and enjoyment. These children also put up various cultural acts and performances and the Summer Festival acts as a stage to showcase their talent and skills.

Other events include photography competition, poster-making competition and a fashion show that showcases the talent of local designers. The unique thing about this fashion show is that it showcases folk dresses. The Summer Festival is the perfect time to indulge in festivity and celebration.

ByAir

There are regular flights going from Jubbarhatti to Chandigarh and delhi, which is about 23 kms from the town, and it is the nearest airport.

By Train

The small railway station in Shimla is just 1 kilometre away from the centre of the town and is connected to Kalka by a narrow gauge rail track. The famous toy train of Shimla goes between Kalka and Shimla, covering a distance of 96 kilometres in about 7 hours. Kalka in turn is the nearest rail head, which is connected to Chandigarh and Delhi by regular trains. You can take the Kalka Shatabdi, which goes from New Delhi Railway Station to Kalka Railway Station via Chandigarh.

By Bus

There are several bus services including Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses as well as private operators connecting Shimla to the major cities in North India. Chandigarh is at a distance of 117 kilometres, Manali at 260 kilometres and Delhi at 343 kilometres. If you are going from Delhi, you can take an overnight air conditioned luxury bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. 

One Of The Largest Nandi(Lord Shiva's Bull) In India -Cahmundeshwari Temple

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

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The Chamundi Temple on top of the Chamundi hills is the most famous temple in Mysore, since Goddess Chamundi or Chamundeshwari is the presiding deity of Msyore.

The chamundeshwari temple is located on the top of chamundi hills in the Mysore city of the Karnataka State of India.

 Initially the temple was a small one, but over the past few centuries, as a result of the patronage and expansions made by the Mysore Maharajas it has become a big temple.

In the olden days, human and animal sacrifices were regularly made at this temple, but were stopped in the 18th century.

Chamundi Hill is about 13 kms from Mysore, which is a prominent city in Karnataka State, India. Chamundi Hills is famous not only in India but also abroad.

Atop of the hill the famous Sri Chamundeswari Temple. ‘Chamundi’ or ‘Durga’ is the fierce form of ‘Shakti’. She is the slayer of demons, ‘Chanda’ and ‘Munda’ and also ‘Mahishasura’, the buffalow-headed monster.

She is the tutelary deity of the Mysore Maharajas and the presiding deity of Mysore. For several centuries they have held the Goddess, Chamundeswari, in great reverence.

The Goddess is believed to be an incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. A large number of devotees from all over the country and from abroad visit the temple every year. They believe that the Goddess fulfills their desires and aspirations.

The crowning glory of Mysore, Chamundi Hills is an enchanting place surrounded by natural beauty. In the forest, there are varieties of trees, birds and animals.

 While going up the hills, a bird’s eye view of Mysore can be seen and several prominent places be spotted. It offers a spectacular scene when the Palace and its surroundings are illuminated during the Dasara and other occasions.

The idol of the Goddess is decorated every day and worshipped by a number of priests. The Mysore Maharajas have donated number of valuable gifts to their family deity.Coconuts, fruits and flowers are offered to the diety.

The Chamundi temple has always been patronised by the rulers of Mysore. In 1659 Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar built 1,000 steps and huge Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull. 

This colossal Nandi is one of the largest in India, 16 ft. (4.8 meters) tall at the front and 25 ft. (7.5 meters) in length. The magnificent pendent bells around its neck are exquisite. Nandi and the temple beside it are located at the 700th step of the Chamundi Hill.

Darshana and Pooja Timings:

7.30 a.m to 2.00 p.m

3.30 to 6.00 p.m and

7-30 p.m to 9 p.m.

The temple is 3km away from Mysore Airport, and 5km away from Mysore Railway Station.

By Air

 Mysore Airport (MYQ) is a domestic airport that is connected with regular flights from major cities of India. Bangalore international airport is the nearest international airport that connects the city to various cities of the world. It’s located 190 kilometres from Mysore. We can easily hire buses and cabs from the airport to reach the destinations.

By Train

A train to Mysore is available from all major railway stations. The major Mysore railway stations are Mysore Junction (MYS) and Ashokapuram (AP). Some of the main Mysore trains are Sharavathi Express, Chamundi Express.

By Bus

Mysore is well-connected to national highways and bypass roads. State-run and private buses offer frequent services to the city. A Mysore visit by bus is a common option taken by travellers.