Mukteshwar, is one of the highest hill stations and crown of Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Location: Located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand (India) , is at 51 km from Nainital, 72 km from Haldwani and a distance of 343 km from Delhi. Geography: Situated at an altitude of 2286 meters…
A day at Vijayshree resort , Hampi
A resort which almost seems like a village in itself- the lush green gardens , the meticulously planned landscape, the welcome, the motorway leading right to your cottage, the peace , the serenity etc. All these things are difficult to be found all together at once. But whenever they collate…
Unexplored temple of Uttarakhand “Kotgari Devi Temple”
– By R.C.Joshi. Kokila Devi, a divine deity of Goddess Durga is popularly known as Kotgari or Bhagawati Mata in Kumaon hills. It is situated at the bottom of Kalinag hill at Pankhu village panchayat, which is also named as Kotgari Devi temple, in Berinag tehsil of Pithoragarh district of…
Breathtaking Dalhousie
Dalhousie, one of the most picturesque hill station, is located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh . It is located at an elevation of 7000 ft above mean sea level. It came into existence in 1854 when it was named after the then governor general of India under British rule,…
Checklist for Travelling International Destinations
Everybody likes to travel be it nationally or internationally. But traveling internationally can be a different ballgame when compared to national travel. Traveling to foreign destinations can be full of excitement but at times can turn into nightmare if certain things are not taken care of. Remember you are traveling…
Kanheri Caves a perfect weekend getaway
Yearning for a picnic spot for a day trip on the outskirts of Mumbai, then Kanheri caves are a perfect destination for you. Kanheri, originated from Sanskrit word Krishnagiri which literally means black mountains. Kanheri caves, a symbol of the Buddhist influence on the art and culture of India is…
My El Nido and Coron Diary
-By Bhawna George Crystal clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, beautiful lagoons, diverse coral reefs and very friendly people; yes, you can find all these in one place; El Nido and Coron in Phillipines. Well reaching El Nido took long, about 12 hrs from Manila airport. We took a flight…
Gangotri-Gaumukh-Tapovan Trek
Gangotri-Gaumukh-Tapovan Trek in Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand is for all Himalaya lovers, trekkers, nature and peace lovers, and the ones who just want to sit by the side of a river and spend time thinking with the ringing bells on the background. The sound of the running holi water of Ganga…
Amritsar
21st March-22nd March From Delhi, among the ‘overnight journey’ places is Amritsar (distance 447 km). And, if you wish to get a glimpse of ‘not so old’ history, ‘not so old’ religion, and our ‘always fresh’ patriotism, all in one bundle, I am telling you guys go there. You will…
Bheemtal: A beautiful lake city of Uttarkhand
(26th June 2009) I got a sudden (sudden in a planned way!) chance to visit my hometown as my boss declared that he, with family, was going on leave. It was not a revelation to me, as he had mentioned this to one of my colleague who, in turn, passed…