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.

Attukal Temple – Attukalamma Cares Her Devotees Like A Mother Does Her Children

ATTUKAL TEMPLE 

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The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is one of the ancient temples dedicated to the divine mother in Kerala. It is very close to the famous Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple in Trivandrum.

It is popularly described as the Sabarimala of women, since women form the major portion of the Devi’s devotees. The Goddess in the temple of Attukal is worshipped as the Supreme Mother, creator of all living beings as well as their destroyer.   

All pilgrims who visit the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple make it a point to visit the shrine of the supreme Mother known as Attukalamma.

Attukal temple is the abode of the goddess, who is the supreme preserver and destroyer. She cares her devotees like a mother does her children. For the devotees, Attukal Devi (Attukal Amma or Attukal Bhagavathy) is supreme power, capable of delivering all the wishes of her devotees.

 Several women devotees testify the supreme power of this shrine, and tell you how Attukal Devi has blessed them with progeny and wishes of bountiful life.

Devotees from all parts of India come and bow before the all powerful goddess, seeking an end to their afflictions and to receive blessings.

 The temple is just 2 Km from the main city center of Thiruvananthapuram and is located at a rural-looking area, although the surroundings are highly urbanized.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple exhibits a unify of Tamil and Kerala form of architecture. The gateway of the temple is stunning with delicate work.

Furthermore, the temple has beautiful idols of Mahisasurmardini, Goddess Kali, Rajarajeshwari, Devi Parvati and Lord Shiva.

  

There are two idols of the Goddess here. The original deity is adorned with golden ornaments and precious stones. The other one is placed just beside that. 

The architecture of Attukal temple has elements of both Kerala and Tamil architecture styles. 

The exteriors of the temple are carved with hundreds of sculptures of gods, goddesses, the stories of Dasavataram of Lord Vishnu,Goddess Kannagi (Kannaki), Dakshayaga etc. The main building also depicts Goddess Kali, Sree Parvathy, Lord Siva, Rajarajeshwari, and several others. 

The Gopura (main rise building) is covered by such idols, which surely are a work of a team of artisans under the leadership of an able sculptor.

The temple doors and internal corridors also have several sculptures of Gods like Lord Ganapathi (Ganesh), Lord Siva, etc.

By Air 

 The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, located at Valiyathura is about 7 Km from the shrine. Many international air carriers operate daily international flights to Middle East, Male and Sri Lanka from Thiruvananthapuram.

By Rail 

 The nearest Railway station is Trivandrum Central Railway station located at Thampanoor is about 2 Km from the shrine.

By Road 

 Trivandrum Central Bus Station located at Thampanoor is about 2 Km from the shrine and the City Bus Station located at EastFort is about 1.5 Km form the shrine.

Most Eye-Catching And Acceptable Top 5 Beaches in India except in Goa

TOP FIVE BEACHES IN INDIA EXCEPT IN GOA 

Are you a beach baby whose day naturally gets 10 times better at the thought of waves, the warm sand and a perfect afternoon idling by the shack?

Well, if you nodded your head in agreement to all of the above, how about you squeeze some time out from your schedule to take a quick vacation on the beach?

Confused about which beach to go? Don't act in haste by choosing the usual hunts- Baga or otherwise.

Let's help you decide.

Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Once votes Asia’s best beach by TIME Magazine, Radhanagar Beach is situated on Havelock Island and the beach is renowned for its white sand and calm, still water

Varkala Beach, Kerala: Varkala Beach constitutes a long winding stretch of cliff that extends over the Arabian Sea. Along the length of the cliff, a paved footpath runs simultaneously bordered by coconut palms, quaint shops, beach shacks and hotels. And nestled at the bottom of the cliff is a long stretch of sparkling beach that is sure to take your breath away.

Rishikonda Beach, Andhra Pradesh: Rishikonda Becah lies just 8 km from Vizag and fulfils the top 3 requirements by any traveller- beaches, hills and loads of adventure activities.

Tarkarli Beach, Maharashtra: The area around Tarkarli beach, in southern Maharashtra, has one of the best coral reefs in India. Relatively untouched by development, this beach is not on the tourist trail and still retains a village feel complete with homestay accommodations right on the beach

Gokarna Beach, Karnataka: Gokarna is a small and remote holy town in northern Karnataka, with four of India's most secluded and pristine beaches nestled nearby. Go there to get a feel for what Goa was like in its heyday.

Andaman - Newly-Weds To Begin Their Romantic Sojourn In Andaman

Honeymoon packages in India: Top places to visit in Andaman

Clean, unpolluted and secluded, Andaman is the perfect getaway for newly-weds to begin their romantic sojourn. Take a walk on its pristine white sand beaches, snorkel to discover its rich marine life or spend some quality time together at one of its luxury resorts. If these are what you are looking for, these islands are where you should go. We help you plan a blissful honeymoon.

Port Blair 

Begin your honeymoon at Port Blair, the capital of these islands where your flight will land. Head to Corbyns Cove Beach which is lined with coconut trees and is ideal for swimming. If you don’t want to step into the water, relax with a beer and some scrumptious seafood available in a restaurant on the beach. If you want to go scuba diving, Snake Island just across this beach is a good option.

In the evening, watch the Sound and Light Show at the Cellular Jail which was where many freedom fighters were imprisoned. The show is engaging, giving you a brief history of what transpired in Andaman during our freedom struggle.

Next morning, visit museums in and around Port Blair such as the Forest Museum, Anthropological Museum and the Fisheries Museum. Have a nice meal and head to Ross Island by taking a short boat ride from the Water Sports Complex. Here you can see the ruins of what was once the Administrative Headquarters before an earthquake rocked it.

Havelock

To reach Havelock, you’ll have to take a ferry from Port Blair. There’s a government-run ferry service at 6 am which takes two-and-a-half hours to reach Havelock. Once here, you can go to Beach No 7 aka Radhanagar Beach. One of the best beaches not just in India but in Asia, it is quite popular among honeymooners for its clear blue waters and picturesque setting that is sure to put you in a romantic mood. You two can spend a good few hours here, away from all the hubbub.

When in Havelock, do visit the Elephant Beach which is famous for snorkeling. You will have to take a boat ride to reach the beach and will be greeted with white sands, fallen trees and water so clear that you can see the corals and reefs. Even if you don’t enjoy snorkeling, you can take some candid pictures against the stunning backdrop.

Neil Island

From Havelock, take a government ferry to reach Neil Island that is one-and-a-half hours away. Divided into five villages, you will get off at Bharatpur which is the only entry and exit point at Neil Island. You can explore the small island which is thinly populated but has many natural sites. Visit the Laxmanpur Beach and natural coral bridge.

You will find a few beach hotels and restaurants on this island where you can have a nice meal and decent accommodation. Head back to Port Blair from where you will depart with a bag full of beautiful memories.