For its salubrious clime, Mount Abu
is often referred to as ‘An Oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan’. It is a
little unassuming hill station; but then considering the topography of the
entire region it gives a feel of a gentle breeze in the midst of gusty hot
winds all around. For the unawares, this is the only hill station of the
North Western India.
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A stretch of Tibet in terms of
culture & topography Ladakh is a vast-cold-rock-and-desert expanse
averaging 3500m in altitude and is neighbored by lush green Kashmir valley
& Himachal Pradesh. It is sparsely populated with approx. 0.2 million
humans. The unique profile of Ladakh’s landscape renders it a suitable
destination for Jeep Safari, Biking, Trekking, Rafting, Mountaineering,
Wildlife & Bird watching.
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If your predilection is for
the woods, waterfalls and mountains, one place that will always remain close
to your heart, ever after you have visited it, is the quintessential hill
town of Munnar. Swathed in the velvety green carpet of tea plantations, it is
one of the most romantic landscapes of the world. Eternal beauty and serenity
that pervades all round penetrates through your senses to touch your
soul.
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On your way to Darjeeling notice
the long ferns drooping from the hill side, the tea gardens, the dense &
dark scented forests of pine, swirling mist, the much talked about toy train
chugging uphill and so often criss-crossing the motor road; and your heart
instantly fills up with immense freshness. No wonder you are on your way to
the ‘Queen of hills’ that lies nestled in the Himalayan region of West
Bengal. It is perhaps the oldest hill town to be stationed and explored by
the British.
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Ensconced on a ridge flanking the
Ranipool river, Gangtok at an altitude of 1870 m, is a destination that would
lure anyone who has a taste for natural beauty and an inclination or interest
in the Buddhist religion and culture. For it is a place that has beautiful
monasteries, including the esteemed Rumtek - the head quarter of Kagyu order;
vistas as breath taking as the awe-inspiring Khangchendzonga – the third
highest mountain peak in the world.
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