Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Tourist Places in India

Coorg

It’s a holiday area amid the hills and valleys, temples and palaces of southern Karnataka.

Darjeeling

Snow-caped Himalayan peaks look down on this fascinating location of tea plantations, monasteries, exotic orchids and international festivals.

Kodaikanal

Picturesque location at 2133m in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats with sparkling waterfalls and enchanting lake, Kodaikanal is heaven on earth.

Lonavala

One of the several lovely hill stations east of Bombay in the state of Maharashtra is an area of unspoilt natural beauty with panaromic views.

Goa

One of the most popular holiday destinations for the Indians as well as international visitors- golden red sunsets, long stretches of sandy beaches, lively Goan music and reminiscent of the Portuguese settlers, exotic seafood, make Goa a small paradise.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a hill station in Uttar Pradesh 2000m up on a Himalayan ridge with spectacular scenery - excursions into the monuments and treks to Tibetan temples.

Ooty

Very popular hill station in the Blue Mountain region of southern India. Wildlife sanctuary, Kalhatty Falls and Murkurthi Peak all within easy reach.

Puri

Pristine golden sands and the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal make this a favorite east coast beach destination. Sights include ancient temples, craft villages and caves.

Shimla

Once the summer capital of India and the setting for many of Rudyard Kipling’s stories - a lovely town 2100m up in the foothills of the Himalayas surrounded by excellent woodland walks and magnificent views.

Bhimtal

A hill station situated in the Kumon range of the Himalayas at an altitude of 1371m, 16km away from Nainital (another popular hill station). It is well known for its picturesque lakes.

Munnar

It’s a hill station in the lush green state of kerala, 1500m above sea level. It offers scenic tea plantations, pepper and cardamom forests, shimmering lakes and a nearby forest reserves.

Auli

A ski destination situated in the Garhwal Hill ranges in the north of India, which also offers other activities such as white water rafting and fishing.

Raniket

Situated 59km north of nainital at an altitude of 1829 meters, this peaceful hill station offers spectacular views of the snowcapped Himalayas. Whilst providing a delightful retreat from the hurly – burly of life there is still plenty to do – trekking, golfing, visiting temples and the Corbett national park, famous for its tigers and elephants.


For more tourist places and monuments of India, you can refer the link below:

http://www.culturopedia.com/Places/places.html

http://www.123indiatravel.com/index.html

1 comment:

Kesari Tours said...

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