Bomdila Monastery

Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Situated at 8000 feet above sea level it is the perfect place to view the brilliant landscape and snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. It is a mini paradise with its apple orchards and in addition to …

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Tawang

30-03-2017 Located at a height of near about 10,000 ft above sea level, picturesque Tawang is a thinly populated mountainous tract lying on the northwest extremity of ArunachanPradesh  in north east India. It is also the seat of the 400-year-old TawangMonastery  one of the oldest and the largest monasteries in India and …

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Tezpur– Assam

01-04-2017 Tezpur is on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres northeast of Guwahati.Tezpur, ‘The cultural capital of Assam’, is located on the banks of river Brahmaputra. It is also known as the cleanest city of Assam because of its cleanliness and greenery. With its beautiful parks, hillocks, and …

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Shillong

03-04-2017 Today  we proceed to Shillong – The capital of Meghalaya. En route we enjoy the view of beautiful Umiam Lake and also enjoy a boat ride in the lake. Upon arrival in Shillong, we visit the Cathedral of Mary. Mawlynnong The cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong Village is also …

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Cherrapunjee

03-04-2017 Meghalaya was created as an autonomous state within the state of Assam on 2 April, 1970. The full-fledged State of Meghalaya came into existence on 21 January, 1972. It is bound on the north and east by Assam, and on the south and west by Bangladesh. Meghalaya, literally meaning …

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Guwahati

04-04-2017 Guwahati is a sprawling city beside on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu..We visited the Kamakhya Temple – one of the 51 Shakti …

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SRINAGAR & HOUSE-BOATS

08-05-2015 Famously known as ‘Heaven on Earth’, Srinagar is located in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, on the banks of river Jhelum. As picturesque as the most stunning painting to ever be painted, Srinagar is known for the stationary houseboats and colourfulShikararas on Dal Lake. The main draw of Sringara, the …

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SONAMARG

09-05-2015 Sonamarg (literally, the meadow of gold) is a tranquil place set in a valley amongst glaciers and placid lakes. The flower-laden meadows, panoramic view of the lofty snow-covered Himalayan peaks and a number of trekking and hiking trails have made Sonamarg a popular tourist destination. Sonamarg is located in …

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GULMARG

10-05-2015 Gulmarg is a small village in the PirPanjal peaks of India, located at the extreme western edge of 1 of the 6 mountain ranges that form the Himalayan Mountains. Gulmarg was established as a ski resort in 1927 by two British Army officers but was originally a hill station …

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Avantipur Temple ruins, Pahalgam

The famous Avantipur Temple was founded by king Avantivarman who reigned from AD 855-883. Over the years, the temple has been reduced to ruins but it is still a popular site for the devout. A wall encloses the central shrine, 9th-century Avantiswami Temple, built in Greek architectural style and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Temple …

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