Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Experience the Spirituality of Manali by Visiting Its Temples


Manali, located in the lap of Himalayas, is as spiritual as it is beautiful. Known as the home of the seven pivotal sages of Hindu belief, this place has a number of temples. These temples extend a feeling of deep spirituality to every visitor who steps into their portals. The place also houses temples built for unique Gods and Goddesses. Temples for these deities are not found anywhere else in India.

Hadimba temple is a very famous temple here which has been built to worship Hadimba, who was the wife of Bhim, the Pandava. A very unique temple in Manali is the Vashisht Temple. This temple was built for sage Vashisht, who is greatly revered and respected by Hindus. The specialty of Vashisht temple is the presence of hot mountain springs which are supposed to have great medicinal properties and healing properties. Manu temple is another one of the unique temples in Manali. Manu is known to be the first human created on earth by Lord Brahma and also as the creator of mankind. All these temples are a treat visually since they are built using the typical Himalayan architecture, known as the pagoda style. They are highly revered by the locals. Manali tour packages are always inclusive of these temples. Besides Manali, there are several temples present in adjoining Kullu valley as well.

To make the trip more comprehensive, you can include a trip to Shimla in the Manali package. Shimla is another beautiful hill station and the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Hotels in Shimla are excellently equipped to cater to the huge tourist traffic that the place experiences all through the year.

Monday, 18 June 2012

Eco-tourism India: Assuring Development and Sustainability


What eco-tourism signifies is a responsible travel to naturally rich regions, which literally aims to conserve the ecology and improve the well-being of locals. Entirely a new approach in tourism, it has been gaining more and more popularity nowadays. Appreciating the nature and cultural history of a destination without disturbing the ecosystem is main motive of eco-tourism. Alongside, building environmental and cultural awareness, direct financial benefits to locals, positive experience to both visitors and locals are some other targets this newly-adopted concept has.
India, the land of varied geography and verdant natural resources, offers great opportunities for eco-tourism. Plenty of destinations in India boast rich nature and culture, and hence are globally famous among eco-tourism enthusiasts. To begin with, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the most celebrated regions with an abundance of nature bounties to explore. Virgin forests, coral reefs, splendid shoreline and wealthy flora & fauna provide eco-tourists an aesthetic treat. Kerala is first-planned eco-tourism destination in India, being a treasure trove to nature-lovers. This wonderful state feature all activities associated to ecotourism: from trekking to mountaineering and bird watching to wildlife safari. A variety of Kerala holiday packages are available ensuring tourists a delightful excursion to state’s natural wealth. Other than that, Lakshdweep, Northern Himalayan region, North East India and the Western Ghats are also popular spots for eco-tourists.
‘Why eco-tourism is popular’ includes several points. Of course, people love to explore and nature and culture more than anything else, and it gives travelers a healing exposure. But at the same time, eco-tourism is a perfect economic activity that supports both development and sustainability. Kerala is the perfect instance in this regard. A number of modern developments including  Kerala hotels, restaurants, quality infrastructure and other travel facilities have been setting up in the step, ensuring overall developments of locals.

Sunday, 17 June 2012

Charismatic Kashmir


Kashmir, the northern most state of the country, can rightly be called the ‘crowning glory of India’. Placed in the lap of the gorgeous Himalayan range, Kashmir offers scintillating sceneries that are simply divine. Due to the mountain range, Kashmir has diverse geographical gradations. From plains and gradual mountain slopes to steep mountain peaks, Kashmir is full of various types of forest and vegetation with different climatic conditions. The snow clad mountains, rich and exotic valleys carpeted with flower beds, the vast lakes with still waters, the picturesque and lavish Mughal gardens and huge Himalayan glaciers present an out of the world experience. Kashmir is paradise personified.
A Kashmir tour package will help you experience this exceptionally beautiful region. Some of the places that should be included in your travel plan are Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam. Srinagar is Kashmir’s summer capital whereas Jammu is its winter capital. The Dal Lake in Srinagar has been favored by tourists for a long time. The house boats and the floating shops in the many lakes of Kashmir have been centers of attraction.
The slopes of Gulmarg get covered with heavy snow and are suitable for skiing activities. This place attracts a humongous number of tourists every year. Sonmarg and Pahalgam are equally enchanting and captivating as the colorful meadows and rich valleys amidst the mighty Himalayas present spectacular sights that are breathtakingly beautiful.
You have a wide array of hotels in Kashmir that provide great comfort and hospitality. Plan a visit to Kashmir and enrich yourself with a lifetime experience.

Saturday, 16 June 2012

Manali – Awaits you with Astounding Solace and Beauty


The natural beauty of this place will bring out the poet or artist in you; throbbing sports will satiate your adventurous fancy to the core and the cultural extravaganzas will leave you enchanted; Manali is a place of dream for vacationers of all profiles. Whether you’re here to celebrate your honeymoon, on a fun-filled family vacation or to explore awesome trekking trails, the mountainous city Manali is the perfect choice to you. Visit here with a suitable Manali package, and you’ll quickly fall in love with this town.
Far from bustling city life, the gorgeous town Manali lies on the northern end of Kullu Valley in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is highly revered in Hindu mythology, and today it’s favored by travelers and tour operators for a delightful vacation, especially during summer. Nature shows it best in Manali. Pristine water of Beas River, cloud-kissing peaks, lovely green forests and cascading waterfalls; the region boasts almost every facet of nature. With cool mountainous weather and soothing serenity, Manali is popular favorite amongst honeymoon couples. Offering them a healing solace amid picturesque scenery, the town casts an ideal backdrop for their romantic escape.  
Manali has a lot in store for adventure-loving tourists. One can enjoy mountain trekking, rafting, camping and wildlife discovery here. Alongside, mesmeric cultures and inspiring spiritualism will leave you enchanted. A wide range of Manali hotels and restaurants give travelers a feel of modern age, offering them quality stay with mouthwatering cuisines to savor. With online availability of Manali packages, planning for trip to this lovely town is quite easy as well as hassle-free.

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Tirupati Booking – Now Accessible in Easy Online Modes


Situated on seventh peak of Tirumala hills, on the southern bank of Sri Swami Pushkarini, the ancient and sacred shrine of Sri Venkateswara is one most sought-after pilgrimage center in India. An incarnation of God Vishnu, the great deity Venkateswara rules this territory and it’s believed that someone who prays in front of lord’s idol in the temple gets all his/her wishes fulfilled. Also, one can attain ‘Mukti’ in Kaliyuga worshiping Sri Venkateswara. With such an inspiring religious significance, this divine destination has been thronged by millions of pilgrims annually, the highest in India.     
To avail Tirupati darshan, registration with TTD Website is mandatory. Pilgrims are provided with a username and password, and only one registration and one accommodation is allotted. One can reserve for Tirupati darshan 90 days in advance through booking at TTD website. Today, around 1, 00,000 devotees visit Tirupati for lord’s darshan. So to avoid uncontrollable situation and to reduce the waiting time in queues, a new facility ‘e-darshan’ has been introduced by TTD. This facility allows pilgrims to reserve his space well ahead of approaching the destination. Initially, a token was provided to the pilgrim but now it’s going to be changed with Biometric system. Counters for e-darshan are available in almost all major cities in India.  
While doing Tirupati online booking, you’ll find various options, in term of sevas, to choose from.  These Sevas differ from one another in price charged, person allowed and Seva performing days. Considering what you want to get, you can select the suitable Seva. For payment, you can send a Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favor of Executive officer, TTD. A photocopy of ID proof, passport and travel documents should also be sent.