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Hill stations from North India-Kullu, manali, rohtang pass, dehradun, mussorrie to South Indian hill stations like Ooty, munnar, Araku, Site statistics:Click here
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On the way to Rohtang Pass 1970-01-01 00:59:59 DSC00044 Originally uploaded by srikusum.Actually till now i have not posted any tour members photos in the blog.Now, I want to share some of the photos.This moment was captured when we are going ahead to Rohtang pass.On the way we just halted our vehicle & started photo session.Suresh, Srinu, Kishore, Pradeep & Rambabu are with me.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Office 1970-01-01 00:59:59 DSC00027 Originally uploaded by srikusum.This is the Himacal PradeshTourism
Office in Manali.If you need any details regarding hotels, transportation, Visit here.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Himachal
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Hill stations- Books 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I want to share some information here, i got a mail from Courtney one of my blog friend suggested me a book The Great Hill Stations of Asia which relates to my blog.if any one interested of knowing about the history & truths of hill stations in Asia, have a look.While doing google search i found another book in Amazon store which is about the beautiful hill stations in India, past & present pictures."The Magic Mountains".http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Books
UnExplored Hill stations 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here are some Hill stations which are Un Explored by many!Pachmarhi-Madhya PradeshShillong-MeghalayaMount Abu-RajasthanGangtok & Lachung-SikkimSaputara-Gujarat.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Witnessing early snow this year! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Shimla, With most parts of the state experiencing snowfall early in the season, the tourism industry is expected to witness a steep rise in the number of tourists coming to the state for Christmas and New Year's Eve.In the recent years More Detailshttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Do you know how many tourists visit Himachal Pradesh annually? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Four million touristsvisit
himachal pradesh annually from all over the world.Definitely one of the best tourist destination in India.The main source of income for the state is through tourism.The state has many locations which attracts tourists all over the world.Kullu, manali, shimla are few of them.Tourists does not miss Rohtang pass which is 50 km from manali where temperature decreases below zero.When i visited the place i was over excited to see the place & sorroundings completely covered with snow. Mostly the road to rohtang pass will be closed for 3-4 months due to heavy snow falls.The rush to himachal has already started, people love to celebrate christmas & new year in the snow hills.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Himachal
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Christmas & New year Packages 1970-01-01 00:59:59 By Himachal pradesh Govt:In a bid to woo holidaymakers for Christmas
and New Year, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced attractive packages for the last week of December.Most resorts across the hill state are popular during that time, with thousands mainly from northern India thronging them."We have announced a winter discount of 25-40 percent and special tariff for Christmas and New Year," said a spokesman for the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corp here Thursday.More detailshttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Packages
Darjeeling Carnival 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Darjeeling, one of the beautiful hill stations in India will witness 2 lakh tourists in the ongoing Darjeeling Carnival
.This is the fourth time the festival is organised & Click here for detailshttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
My blogs logo 1970-01-01 00:59:59 My blogs logo Originally uploaded by srikusum.I am trying to get a good logo for my blog, may be i will try with this one & see hows it looks like, i am looking for a gif image which will glow.Lets see how it looks on my blog & then decide ot upload or not!http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
View from hill in nainital 1970-01-01 00:59:59 View from hill in nainital Originally uploaded by Amit Gupta.Photo by Amith GuptaCan see more photos of Mr Amith Gupta at Flickrhttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Take a Break in Himachal Pradesh 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Himachal was always going to be fun. I knew it in my veins! This is a state known for its breath-taking beauty! Watch out TimesNow which is publishing stories on different places.Himachalhttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Break
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Lord Shiva, the principle deity of Himachal Pradesh 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Since time immemorial, the Himalayas has been recognized as the sanctuary for ascetics and sages. The Himalayas also occupy a central place in Hinduism. The whole region is considered the realm of Shiva- the supreme ascetic, and "Pashupati' - the protecting deity
of pastoral herds. Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a lingam - a phallus symbolizing the male principle in the universe. In his manifestation as the cosmic darer, the Natraja, he rhythmically creates and destroys the cosmos. Famous shrines like the ice cave at Amarnath in Kashmir, the glacial formation at Kedarnath in Garhwal, and Jageshwar amidst a thick stand of deodar in Kumaon are dedicated to him. Kalidas, a resident of Ujjain, a city of Shiva, aptly described the Himalaya as the dazzling laughter of Shiva.Click here to know more!http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Himachal
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The spirit of Darjeeling 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The `Queen of the Hills' showcases its rich and diverse cultural traditions in a 10-day carnival, hoping to make it a major tourist attraction in the years to come."This dream of today, this little hopeLet this flame turn into a blazing fireJust a little sacrifice is all we needJust a little thought, just a tiny seedOf freedom written on the blue hill skyOf peace and joy far and nigh."THE hills came alive with the sound of music, as Darjeeling, the `Queen of the Hills', burst into a flourish of song and colour for 10 days, celebrating its first-ever carnival. What was unique about it was not its duration, but the fact that it was entirely the result of the initiative taken by the citizens of Darjeeling, in order to breathe fresh life into their hill station, which for long has been reeling under political turmoil, growing unemployment, and dwindling tea and tourism industries. Every community of Darjeeling participated in the extravaganza, showcasing the uniqueness of its culture - i Read more:spirit
Kempty Falls, Mussoorie 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Mussoorie (Uttaranchal) - It is a breathtaking waterfall amid picturesque hilly surroundings, a must see for visitors and in fact a great tourist draw, but scores of food stalls are eroding the beauty of Kempty Falls
, making it a dumping ground for their waste.Once an abode of tranquillity, the falls, located 15 km from Mussoorie, are polluted with plastic bags, bottles, paper scraps, food residues and litter from restaurants and shops around it. Tourists complain that government negligence and the greed of shopkeepers are degrading nature's wonder.Click here for detailshttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Tourists flock to Mussoorie 1970-01-01 00:59:59 DEHRA DUN: The mercury has dipped in Uttaranchal following moderate snowfall in the higher regions on Monday bringing much cheer to the farmers whose crops will benefit from it. Tourists could be seen rushing towards the Chamba-Mussoorie fruit belt beyond Mussoorie in a bid to see snow. Snowfall has also been reported from Mukteshwar, Kausani and Dunagiri in the Kumaon region and Chaukhamba, Chirbitiya and Gunogi areas of Garhwal division.Shimla: Most parts of Himachal Pradesh reeled under sub-zero temperature as the fierce cold wave sweeping the region further tightened its grip, click here for more details.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:flock
Shimla, Mussoorie Weather 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Shimla Weather- Last few days.14-Dec -Sunny,Warm dayTemp - Max:11.3C, Min:3.2C15-DecSunny,Warm dayTemp - Max:11.3C, Min:5.3C16-DecSunny,Warm dayTemp - Max:12.3C, Min:5.3C17-Dec-NA18-DecCloudy,Cold dayTemp - Max:16.3C, Min:9.3C19-DecSunny,Warm dayTemp - Max:17.6C, Min:8.8CNext 5 days forecast-ShimlaNext 5 days weather-Mussooriehttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Shimla
Fog disrupts life in Kashmir Valley 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Srinagar, Dec .20: Kashmir
is reeling under a Cold Wave as temperatures dipped several degrees below normal in the valley.A thick mantle of fog covered the city on Wednesday morning, severely affecting movement of traffic, as visibility was reduced to barely a few meters.Weather officials said the fog is a sequel to western disturbances."The fog phenomenon according to our climatology comes about whenever the western disturbance passes through the hills or plains, following which three four days later, the fog sets in. This is natural because as soon as western disturbance passes through an area, the temperature dips several degrees below normal and frost sets on the ground. So, when the next day sun rises and temperature rises, we get to see shallow fog," said L.C. Rao, Director of the Meteorological Department. Click here for more details.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Valley
Wow! Yahooooooooooooooo! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Completed 50 postsI have not counted how many days it took, but looking forward to publish many posts with interesting stuff that help fellow travellers who love to travel to hill stations.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Last day of Carnival 2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Darjeeling: Carnival
2006 had good and bad experiences. Telegraph controversy, withdrawn of police forces from Chowrasta, cancellation of Dj police orchestra, cancellation of Marathon were the few unexpected incident for carnival 2006. The last day of Carnival 2006 ended with great show of "Mantra". Chowrasta witnessed the highest packed of people ever during the show of Mantra. Even though, there was no any untoward incident despite the absent of police forces. Overall, it was grand success of Carnival 2006.Click here for more details!http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'd just like to take this opportunityto wish you and your family all thebest for Christmas
and the New Year.Lets make 2007 a year to remember!Have a great day and a wonderful and prosperous new year.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Merry
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No Yak rides in Shimla 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The beast animal of higher altitudes is no longer visible in Shimla
.when i was doing a search on these animals i got2 know that they were sent back to higher altitudes whcih were brought to shimla for tourist attraction.Thanks to objections by animal lovers and veterinarians, yaks will no longer huff and puff in the heat and on the asphalted roads of this Himalayan resort.In October last year, three of these high altitude animals were introduced by civic officials in downtown Shimla for tourist rides. There were even plans to bring in more of the hairy and shaggy beasts to ferry more visitors.But animal activists raised objections, saying the high mountain animals were not meant to be at such low altitudes.'Yaks don't feel at home below 2,800 metres altitude, and Shimla is only at 2,150 metres which could be disastrous for them,' click here for more details.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Huge rush in Shimla 1970-01-01 00:59:59 One of the country's most popular tourist attractions Shimla
is bustling with visitors ahead of Christmas and the New Year.Three extra-services of the toy train, which is a major attraction for tourists here, have been started to accommodate the large number of people pouring in from across the country and abroad.The historic Mall Road and Ridge of the town is buzzing with life as tourists loiter around the square basking in the sun and enjoying the scenic beauty of the region."On this Christmas, I will be away from my wife and my family, and for this reason I know that Shimla is a place where I can feel the traditional feeling. It is the spirit of people being together and wanting to enjoy the season. It's about togetherness," said Daniel Charles, a French tourist.Christmas portals, with figures of Mary, Joseph, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar (the three wise men), the ox and the mule and baby Jesus were seen in churches across the town.Click here for more details!http://www.hillstatio
Santa Claus visited Gulmarg 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Santa Claus
visited Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of 17 years as tourists and locals got together to celebrate a 'white' Christmas on Monday.Locals gathered to pray for peace at a mass ceremony held in the town church. Muslims joined Christians to offer prayers, hoping for an end to violence and bloodshed that has claimed over 45,000 lives in state's 17-year rebellion.There should be peace, prosperity and happiness in the valley, and I have come here to pray for that, said Sarfaraz Khan, a local dressed as Santa Claus
.Click here for more detailshttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Santa
Best Season to Visit Leh Ladakh 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Snowing starts over the high lands from the end of septemberMos tly snow melts down by the end of june. So the best season to travel to ladakhis from end of june to late september. The monsoon clouds rarely make their way to ladakh & hence it remains relatively dry.Best Season
to Visit Leh Ladakh Min MaxJan -14 -2.8 Feb -11.8 0.8Mar -6.3 6.4Apr -1.2 12.4May 2.8 17.1Jun 6.7 21.1Jul 10.2 24.7Aug 9.6 24.4Sep 5.4 20.9Oct -0.9 14.2Nov -6.6 7.9Dec -11.1 1.6http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
A fresh spell of snowfall in Kufri-Shimla 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Happy New YearDraped in a pristine blanket of white, Himachal Pradesh's hill-town ufri is drawing hundreds of tourists every day from across the country to have a truly gala time with friends and family in its snow-covered slopes.There has been a steady flow of tourists in Kufri, which is 15 kilometres from Shimla
. The tourists and the newly wed couples, who were enjoying their visit to the hilly town during winters, are delighted to watch a freshspell
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in the region.Situated at an altitude of 9,000 feet, Kufri town has received 10 centimetres of snow, as the region witnessed its second snowfall this season.Enthusiastic tourists gleefully played in the snow, making snowmen and throwing snowballs at each other.Click here for more detailshttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Kurinji flowers of Kodaikanal 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Kurinji flowers, the special flowers which grow in & around Kodaikanal cannot be found any where else in the world.Kurinji flowers are blooming on the declivity of the Kodaikanal hills, particularly near the Kurinji Andavar temple.The Kurinji flower is native to South India, growing only in the Anamalai, Nilgiris and Palni hills in Tamil Nadu. It does not grow anywhere else in the world.50 varietiesThough there are about 50 varieties of Kurinji, the blue coloured variety blooms only once in 12 years, environmentalists say.Some plants started flowering in October 2005 itself. But 2006 is the peak season. Flowering of each plant commences after completing its cycle.The peak flowering season will continue till 2006-end and may extend up to 2007, all plants do not flower at one time. With high germination rate, multiplication of this species in this region will also be high.To protect and preserve the species, areas where the Kurinji grow should be protected and preserved, feel botanists.A
Back after 10 days 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Its been 10 days since i blogged.had a break since i went to Vizag.Hope i will start with some good news & articles about the hill stations from today or 2moro.As previously decided not to publish any posts during my break as i want to spend time with family, friends etc, i stick to that.So what els, i think this blog is getting steady traffic & in couple of days i wanna make it more by various ways.Came to delhi today night at 8:00 pm & feeling change in climate as it is pretty cold & i am enjoying it.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
Frozen! Still beautiful, Thats Dal lake! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 With cold wave sweeping across the valley and temperature dipping below normal, the world famous Dal Lake here is freezing, though slowly.The frozen parts of the lake continue to attract large number of tourists and locals as the minimum temperature continues four degrees below the normal of minus two for the month of January.Children were throwing stones, papers, and breaking the thin ice sheets on peripheries of the lake.Click here for morehttp://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com Read more:Frozen
Shimla Photos 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The below snaps are by Muralidhar, my friend who recently visited Shimla
on Dec31st.They had a blast in Shimla & Manali. More pictures to come....http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com
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