24 best places to visit in Mahabaleswar

Mahabaleshwar; This is a small town and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra which can be clearly referred to as a hill station it comprises of three villages namely Malcolm Peth Old Kshetra Mahabaleshwar and part of the Shindola village.  It is also a source of the Krishna river that flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The climate of the area is suitable for the cultivation of Strawberries; Mahabaleshwar strawberry contributes to about 85 % of the total percent of the strawberry production in the country.



Elephants Head Point

Elephants head is one of the popular places in the Mahabaleshwar it is situated next to the kite’s point and can also be referred to as the Needle hole point. The tourists or the observers can see or observe the natural rock formation with a hole in between it thus giving it the name needle hole. From these points, tourists can also get a view of the Sahyadri Mountain. The elephant’s points is a place that is mostly mistaken with needle whole point and Kates point.

Arthur Seat Point

Arthur seat point is surrounded by the deep Savitri gorge on one side and a lush green plateau on the other side. It is located at a height of around 1470 m. The Arthur seat point is  popularly called the queen of the points, it is named after Sir Arthur Mallet who was the first man to build a house at this point it is also the only point that clearly shows the geological contrast between the Konkan and the Deccan territories  which is also one of the most popular viewpoints for it dramatic grand canyon like views it is famous for the floating of the light objects  light things like cold drinks when they are thrown in the valley comes up again due to the air pressure in the valley

Lingmala Waterfall

Lingmala waterfall is situated on the right-hand side of the road while traveling from the Mahabaleshwar to Panchgani. on the way there is a signboard indicating the directions to the waterfall you turn on the left side from the signboard from the gate you take a distance of 1.5 km to reach a smaller waterfall and 2.5 km to reach this main waterfall. There are a lot of stairs ends the route to the lower deck so the trek can be a bit tiring but the route and the views are totally worth it which takes for about 30 minutes from the entrance to reach the lower waterfall.



Mapro Garden

The name Mapro is a short form of Mahabaleshwar products Mapro was founded in 1959 by Mr. Kishore Vora who is very popular in Maharashtra state for its processed fruits products like fruits crushes, squashed Mapro as also diversified into products like chocolates, honey, gulkand, and many more Mapro garden is also a place mostly known and the most tourists attraction sites and known for their strawberry produce.

Venna Dam or Lake

Venna is one of the man-made lakes and was constructed in the year 1842 by Sri Appa Saheb Maharaja, who was mostly known as the ruler of Satara, The Venna lake is surrounded by the lush greenery, it as an area of about 28 acres having periphery around 7-8 km and is fed by the repeated springs it is a popular spot for honeymooners tour as well as families tour. Pratap Singh Garden is situated on the banks of the Venna lake.

Pratapgad Fort / Pratapgarh

Pratapgad is a place also known as Pratapgarh, and is a large hill fort located in Satara district of Maharashtra it is a fort that lies at an altitude of 1080 m and is built on a spur that overlooks the road between the villages of Par and Kinesvar.  It is among the most scenic places in Mahabaleshwar and one of the best forts near Pune ( 10 best places to visit in Pune  ). It is also one of the best heritage places to visit located near Mumbai and another popular attraction sites not to miss in Mahabaleshwar.



Krishnabai Temple / Krishna Devi Temple

The Krishnabai temple was built in 1888 by a ruler of Ratnagiri on a hilltop which is overlooking the Krishna valley. This temple as a Shiva lingam and a beautiful statue of Goddess Krishna, a small stream of the river that is flowing from a cow face falls in a kund or water tank which is the source of the mighty river Krishna and the stone carved columns and ceilings are the special characteristics of this temple.

Kaas Pathar / Kaas plateau

The Kaas plateau is popularly known as the plateau of flowers, Kaas Plateau is one of the famous tourist’s attractions in Maharashtra and also one of the best popular picnic spot among nature lovers during the late monsoons. The name Kaas originates from the Kaas plateau was formed by the volcanic activities and is covered by a thin soil cover as a results of which no vegetation thrives in the region.

Mahabaleshwar Mandir

Mahabaleshwar Mandir is an ancient Hindu temple which is situated in the old Mahabaleshwar in Satara District of Maharashtra. It is also one of the popular Mahabaleshwar tourist attraction sites it is a temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the important Pilgrimage sites for the Hindus.

Vajrai Falls, Near Satara

Vajrai falls is located near Kaas flower Valley in Satara district of Maharashtra it is also a picturesque waterfall the fall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Mahabaleshwar. The falls is a tier waterfall which cascades down from a height of around 260 m. This can be referred to as a perennial waterfall but is very spectacular during monsoons. People do come from different corners of the world during the monsoons to watch the beautiful flow of the stream.

Panchgani

The Panchgani is also known as Panchgani it is a famous hill station and municipal council in Satara District of Maharashtra it is one of the top hill resorts near Pune and also among the best places to visit near Mumbai ( Best Weekend Gateways from Mumbai  ). It is also one of the popular tourist attraction sites in Maharashtra and among the places admired to be visited.



Elphinstone Point

The Elphinstone point is one of the highest points in Mahabaleshwar which overlooks the two valleys, with rivers Koyna on the left and  Savitri on the right, the Elphinstone can also be referred to as the most famous viewpoints situated at the top of the hill near Arthur Seat Point in Mahabaleshwar. The lofty cliff commands a panoramic view of the Pratapgarh the tourists can also admire the Ravine, which lies in between the Elphinstone point and the Arthur seat point.

Raigad Fort

The Raigad fort is a hill fort that is situated alongside Pachad in Raigad district of Maharashtra it is referred and also known to be one of the most popular forts in Maharashtra and also the most popular places for trekking near Mumbai. It is one of the prime places that one can visit on a Maharashtra tour and also one of the historical forts in the Mahabaleshwar tour packages as well as in Lonavala  ( 10 Best things to do in Lonavla   )Tour packages. The place was also earlier known as Rairi, Ruins of the three watchtowers can be seen in front of the palace grounds overlooking an artificial lake called Ganga Sagar Lake which is created next to the fort.

Lodwick Point

The Lodwick point was previously known as Sydney point the Sydney point lies at an elevation of 4887 feet above sea level. Lodwick point has 2 points – Lodwick point and  Elephant’s head point. This point was rechristened in the honor of General Lodwick who was the first British officer to climb the hill in the year 1824. This point offers unmatched views of the Pratapgad Fort and Elphinstone point at a distance.

Bombay Point / Sunset Point

Bombay point is one of the places from where people can view the magnificent sunset over the valleys below at Mahabaleshwar. The Sunset point is one of the best and the oldest point of Mahabaleshwar and the point was named so owing to its location on the Bombay road .it as a large open space that as a bandstand and it is an ideal place for a late afternoon picnic.

Savitri Points

Savitri is one of the top places that one can visit in Mahabaleshwar .which is popularly called as suicide point and it is suited between the Elphinstone point and the Arthur seat point this place was known as the originating point of the beautiful Savitri River. The Savitri point is situated at the top hill from which visitors or the tourists can get an uninterrupted view of Savitri river and its valley.

Panch Ganga / Panchganga Temple

Panch Ganga temple is constructed at the confluence of the five rivers, Krishna, Venna, Savitri, Koyna and Gayatri all the rivers come out from the mouth of a cow in this Temple, thus the place being called Panchganga Mandir. This temple was constructed by the Raja Singhandeo, the Yadava ruler of Devgiri in the 13th century were in the 16th or the 17th centuries.

Dhobi Waterfall

The dhobi waterfall is an enchanting waterfall on Old Mahabaleshwar Petit Road, Dhobi waterfall is placed facing the famous Elphinstone Point the waterfall is enclosed on all sides with the rocks and the water drops down into the Mahabaleshwar Valley and finally meets the Koyna River. It sets amidst lush green valley the fall is a perfect picnic spot to spend a fun-filled day with the family and the friends. Tourists or visitors are always advised that the best time to visit the falls is in the rainy season or just after the rainy season.

Chinamans Waterfall

The Chinamans Waterfall lies towards the south of the Koyna valley in Mahabaleshwar. It is ranked to be one of the best waterfalls in Mahabaleshwar and also among the prime place to visit ion a Mahabaleshwar Trip. This waterfall Cascades down from the height of 500 feet into a deep valley. The waterfall flows from two different points and merges into a single stream it is positioned at the top if the Venna valley the calm surroundings and the exotic waterfalls render a perfect holiday spot.

Wilson Point / Sunrise Point

The original name of the point is Sindola Hill, which is also known as sunrise point and one can experience the beautiful sunrise from this point and the point is named after Sir Leslie Wilson who is the governor of Bombay province from 1923 to 1926. The Wilson point is a plateau with the three watching towers each at a different spot.

Connaught Peak

Connaught Peak is one of the second highest peaks of the Mahabaleshwar region and is perched at an elevation of 1400 m above the sea level. It is one of the top viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar and also among the popular tourist places in Mahabaleshwar town , formally known as the Mount Olympia, this peak was renamed as Connaught peak after Duke of Connaught visited this spot 18 years.



Tapola

This Tapola is a rural hamlet with a magnificent Shivsagar Lake in the Satara district of Maharashtra it is also one of the famous tourist attraction sites that can be visited near Mahabaleshwar.

Raigad Museum

The Raigad museum is situated at the lower station of the Raigad Ropeway station. Raigad museum is also one of the prime attraction sites this museum exhibits photographs of the various forts along with artifacts and the weapons used in the early days.

Gandharpel / Pale Caves

Gandharpel or Pale caves are situated on the hill near Mahad on Mumbai-Goa highway at the confluence of Savitri and Ganhari rivers in Raigad district of Maharashtra. The caves are a group of 31 Buddhist caves some of them are located on the upper side of the hill and others located on the lower side of the hill the hills are the mostly Buddhist Viharas ( 12 of The Most Famous Buddhist Temples and Monasteries In India )  which belongs to Hinayana sect. There is also an inscription in the Brahmi script carved on the wall of one cave . This is a place where one can see the water cisterns and rooms and other remnants near these caves.

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15 Beautiful Valleys In India

India is known to be land of great scenic beauty in the world due to its diversity and it stands to be home of many wonderful and mesmerizing God’s creatures; it has all big five wildlife creatures and other geological scenic existing in their landscape.  Valleys being one of these geological scenics tend to be a means of identity to all citizens of India and it is one of the major rich cultural heritage in India. Some of the breathtaking valleys inland of India is named after some Rivers that flow through them and that is how valleys came into existence with several nice names. Several great mountain ranges and rivers of India, therefore, create the most beautiful valleys in India.  These beautiful valleys in India also sustain the whole economy of India by generating extra incomes to the whole state; as many Tourists visit these places and they are obviously charged. India is not only known because of these beautiful valleys but generally, India is such a well-developed country that sustains the welfare of all its citizens and mostly this is due to good governance. Here is the list of some 15 picturesque Valleys in India and all are like nature blessings to people of India.



Valley of Flowers

Even without visiting this place one can guess what is growing here as the name (Flowers) suggest. This Valley of flowers is located in Chamoli, a region of (Uttarakhand). The Valley of followers is known to be home of some lovely flowers and this supports the growth of different species of wildflowers like  Dianthus, Calendula and not only these kinds of flowers are found here, the land also supports breeds of some rare animals like the Blue sheep and snow leopard. The growth of these different species in this valley varies in different seasons and mostly during winter seasons, they start booming all over this land. This valley is such a captivating place due to its mesmerizing landscape view and it such a popular place visited by the most tourist and even one feels to be in a comfortable and nice looking place with a good view. This valley serves to grow a unique variety of flowers and in most cases, flowers are of unique colors and they spread over acres of land.

Dzukou Valley

The valley is situated in the land of Nagaland in India and it the most charming valleys of Nagaland. This valley is well known for its beautiful natural sanctuary and the land here is bounded by several Bamboo trees and it is such a cool place loved by many nature lovers. This Valley mostly experiences wide coverage of snows during winter seasons and the entire valley shines during summer, this is a time when there is a lot of brightness from the sun that gives the beautiful flowers in the area to shine with a nice looking view. This Valley has some two main rivers that flow within and it is; Dzukou river and the Japfu river and in most cases this rivers irrigates the huge Bamboo forest and wildflowers in the area that gives a captivating view of the whole landscape.



Araku Valley

The valley is found near Vishakhapatnam district in India, the station of where this valley is situated has an amazing natural beauty with the rich landscape. The land around this valley supports the growth of green forest and also coffee plantations. The valley also hosts Borra caves and some waterfalls and lovely weather; this is why many like visiting this valley. The valley is also home of tribal people and another tribal museum that shows the tribal handicrafts and one can get to know the different historical origin of these people from these museums. The vegetation in this valley gives the whole amazing beauty especially during winter seasons when the whole climate in the area is favorable and at these periods there is a lot of fresh plantations and the whole land is greenish and the whole valley shines with a riveting view.

Kashmir Valley

The Kashmir valley is known for its great mountains covered with lush green forest and other snow-capped hills. Most popular tourist places around the valley are Dal Lake and Amarnath temple. The Population of Kashmir region is concentrated around this valley because of its fertile alluvial soil that yields various cash crops and food crops such as; Rice, Maize, and vegetables The valley has scenic natural beauty that remains mesmerizing, for example, it has scenic mountains and lakes that attract many tourists around and mostly these mountains are covered with snows especially during winter seasons, this gives mesmerizing view in the whole landscape.



Yumthang Valley

This valley is situated in North Sikkim near the Tibetan border. Most people love visiting this valley especially during warm summer when various types of flowers blossom during this time and that is why it is termed as flower sanctuary valley. This period the sky in the area is very clear and one is able to spot a glimpse of heavy snowfall in scenic mountains around. This valley is a nature sanctuary with the river, hot springs and green pasture that supports domestic animals during dry periods.

Silent Valley

The Silent Valley area located in the Nilgiri hills of the southwestern ghat. The valley has natural beauty and various rare plants and some species of wild animals and birds. The silent valley is bounded by Evergreen Natural Forests which is home to many species. In this valley, there is Silent Valley National Park with some rare wild animals such as; Panther and Sambar. The valley is covered with every moist green forest and mostly woody natural forest which supports varieties of wonderful flora and Fauna, which attracts many nature lovers across the globe to this valley as photographers for these natural beauties.

Chambal valley

The valley is named after the famous Chambal River which flows within the region. The Chambal valley is such attractive and captivating to the human eye because of its natural beauty. This Chambal valley is such beautiful as compared to other valleys because the mountains within this valley are covered with green evergreen forests unlike other mountains in other valleys in that region which are covered by white snow. There are lots of flora and Fauna that is home to rare species of animals in the area and there are also prehistoric sites within this valley and it is such a wonderful place to visit.



Dibang Valley

 This valley is named after the famous Dibang River in Arunachal Pradesh that flows throughout the valley. The valley is known for its beautiful scenarios such as Mountains, Evergreen valleys, beautiful high falls. The Dibang valley is subdivided into two sections depending on its various beauties; the downside section of Dibang valley has protected species of plants and animals and this lower part of valley serves to be the major attraction site. The soil here in this valley also supports the growth of lovely flowers that gives mesmerizing landscape view and advantage of this valley there is scarce population around and probably this which is an advantage to experience natural beauty without much interruption from residents. This valley is such rich in wildlife and this tends to be the best place for wildlife photographers and even nature lovers.

Kangra Valley

Kangra Valley is a very attractive valley to nature lovers and is situated in the Himachal Pradesh and its major area is covered with scenic pine tree forest and a stream that flows along this valley.

Especially during winter seasons, the valley is not such conducive for visiting as the whole environment is very cold and one can even freeze. The valley also has a highest peak at Dhauladhar range; that gives it a good view and in many cases, many people like visiting this area due to these natural beauties in this valley. The Valley also serves to be home of famous Kangra Fort and Masroor Rock cut temple which is world heritage site. The valley is also well known for beautiful Kangra temples and Kangra fort and it is popular places visited by tourist from the world’s globe.

Nubra Valley

The Nubra Valley is located near Leh district in India. The valley is mainly known for its natural beauty such as; beautifully shaped sand dunes. Especially when there is little sun the area this tends to be much favorable for trekking activities and this is the day’s many people like visiting this place. The valley is actually a high cold desert and that why it is home to rare species of domestic animals such as Bactrian camels.

Zanskar Valley

The valley is located in Ladakh, It such a beautiful valley with amazing Zanskar River flowing down from Mountain tops, and the river serves to be a natural watering source to the valley especially to rose bushes in the valley. Generally, this valley is known for its immense natural beauty and especially during months of Summer River rafting is much practiced within, and other the trekking activities are also engaged by people living in this area and you can find many tourists visiting this valley during this times.



Ketti Valley

The Ketti Valley is located in the beautiful hills stretching from Coonoor to Ooty in Tamil Nadu.  The valley is famous for its immense natural beauty and this valley accommodates different types of flora. It is such a finest place when it comes to different interesting activities such; Sports trekking, Bird watching, and hiking throughout the area. The valley for its natural beauty stands to be the second largest gorge in the world, and it such with the attractive Blue Mountains and amazing waterfalls. Ketti valley is such a famous tourist center which tends to have the unique Blue Mountains unlike other mountains covered with white snowcapped. This is something unusual to many visitors and this valley is such a wonderful place to be.

Parvati Valley

Parvati valley is located in Kullu Manali extending from Bhuntar all the way to Spiti. The valley also serves to be a major attraction site in India and it is known for; the serpent-shaped waterfall, the evergreen pine forest of Khirganga, the pin valley National park which is prominent for its population of snow leopard. Its scenic beauty varies depending on different seasons; during summer, the Parvati Valley is perfect for camping and Rock climbing, because of the favorable condition that creates chances for this activities and this season is only between March and May. Tosh, Kasol is located at the far end of Parvati village and it is popular for cannabis plantation and also the village of tosh is an example of natural beauty that Himachal holds.

Sutlej Valley

The Sutlej Valley is named after famous Sutlej River and it is bounded by rocky hills and Snowcapped Mountains and the valley mainly receives water from Sutlej River for irrigation. Sutlej Valley is known to be Home of India’s Largest Bird Sanctuary and in such it is the habitat of birds such as Yellow eyes pigeon, Tufted Duck, Yellow Clowned Woodpecker, Watercock and other animals are seen in this valley are; Wild boar, Jungle cat, The smooth Indian otter. Most tourists like this valley because of its peaceful nature that gives them a chance to take a walk around the valley to enjoy the amazing landscape.



Spiti Valley

The valley of Spiti is located between the beautiful region of Ladakh and Tibet. The landscape of this valley is largely mountainous and in such suitable for trekking activities. The Spiti valley in India is well known due to its natural scenic beauties such as; Snow-capped mountains, Beautiful lakes, and glaciers. The valley also serves to be home of different animals especially; Snow leopards and Musk deer. The valley provides ideal weather conditions during summer periods and this is a time when most tourist like visiting this period days when many activities such as motorbiking and trekking are done.

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12 Things To Do In Mussoorie For A Hill Station Holiday Experience

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Mussoorie is eye-catching and wonderful hill station in the Dehradun District of the northern state Uttarakhand, India. This hill station is decorated with many beautiful landscapes that are good to fulfill your traveling thirst.

The hills and valleys in Mussoorie offer a lot of exciting adventures. If you are planning to spend your holidays or making a trip to India, Mussoorie would be a great option. Here you can find breathtaking landscapes, the number of adventurous and thrilling activities along with some of the best shopping spots in India. 

Are you planning your trip to make a trip to Mussoorie, India? If yes then this traveling guide will help you to know about the top things that you can do in Mussoorie.

 

Top Things to Schedule That You Want To Do In Mussoorie:

Though there are myriad of activities that you can do in Mussoorie, if you are on a short trip of 7-10 days then you have to be very selective about the things you want to do there. If you are on a short trip, make sure to experience the most famous things about the place.

Here are 12 best things & activities that you must do, during your stay in Mussoorie.

1- Hiking and Camping in Mussoorie Landscapes:

This hill station is blessed with some of the most mesmerizing and beautiful landscapes by mother nature. It is surrounded by glorious & lofty mountains, lush green valleys, with waterfalls, all covered with floating clouds are good for hike and camping.

The beauty of these landscapes is enough to make your trip unforgettable. The walks and treks bring you more close to nature and give a feel of living in fantasy land.

There are more than 6 options for treck in the wonderlands of Mussorie.  You can go to:

  • Har ki dun trek

  • Nunes Bakarna Chhaskhet

  • Bhadraj Temple & Forest trek

  • Benog Tibba nature trail

  • Yamunotri Saptarishi Kund trek.

  • Dodital Trek.

  • Prior Tibba Ridge trek.

 Mussoorie is a great place for trekking and camping during any time of the year, except from June to September. These months are monsoon months with lots of rain.

2- Mountain Climbing:

 

Mussoorie is well known for its widespread and abundant Himalayan resources. It is also popular as the ‘Queen of Hills’ for its gigantic mountains and hills. It is the perfect place for having the best mountain adventure experiences. The mountains in Mussoorie are about 50 ft to 600 ft tall.

The variation rock sizes provide a different level of mountain climbing. You can either climb the most heightened or an average heightened mountain depending on your physical fitness, mental strength and stamina.

If you want something daring, thrilling and full of excitement, then you can go for caving. Buranskhanda, a place 6km before Dhanauti has some hidden caves. The caves in this area are covered by beautiful meadows and alpine trees. You can enjoy the mesmerizing and astounding views from the Himalayan peaks.

Mountain climbing and caving can cost around INR 500 to INR 3600 plus.

3- Biking and ATV Riding:

In addition to rock climbing and mountain caving, Mussoorie offers some of the most thrilling adventure activities such as Mountain Biking and ATV riding. Though it is quite risky the steep slopes and rugged edges provide the most exciting biking and ATV riding experience.  If you are someone who is crazy for speed and thrill, then you must try it.

The charges for ATV riding and mountain biking is INR 500 an hour.

4- Roller Skating:

Are you good at balancing and controlling? If yes, then Mussorie has India’s most of the Skating rinks. Roller skating in Mussoorie is among the most exciting and fun things to do. Put on the skating shoes, swirl your body a little to feel that adrenaline rush in your veins.

The most popular skating rinks in Mussoorie are Disco Skating Rink, The Rink in Kulri Bazar and Jaypee Resort.



5- Fishing:

There are many freshwater spots in Mussoorie where you can go fishing and can spend some relaxing time. Even if you are not good at fishing, due to the abundance of trout, mund and mahseer fish, there are high chances that you catch some fish.

The best fishing spots for trout fish are the Aglar and Yamuna river. You will need a permit from the Divisional Forest Officer for fishing, though. If you are visiting this hill station in the month of March then nothing’s better than fishing.

6- Wine Making:

It is surprising to know that Mussoorie has several wine houses and workshops. Here you can learn to make different kinds of wine such as apple, ginger, grapes, plums, and pears, etc. They also mail the wine recipes if you ask them so that you can enjoy the wine, made by your own hands. Furthermore, you can also enjoy the wine tasting session. It can cost around INR 1200.

 

7- Cable Car Rides:

The hill station is popular for its beautiful valleys and hills. You can have the best cable car and chair lift experience in the valleys of Mussoorie. The best spots for cable car rides in Mussoorie include Happy Valley, Kempty Valley, Sky Bridge, and the Lakeville.

In addition to the above fun activities in Mussoorie, several other popular  things that you can do includes:

8-  Wildlife SafariWitness the beauty of the wildlife at Jabarkhet Wildlife Sanctuary, Corbett National Park and Benog Sanctuary. There you can spot leopards, black bear, langurs, martens, and porcupines.

9- Dine Mussoorie has some of the most popular dining spots that serve delicious Indian food at a reasonable price that are worth tasting.

10- ShoppingIf you are a shopaholic and loves to buy traditional stuff, then you can find numerous shopping spots in Mussorie.

11- Rafting Have a great rafting experience in the fresh waters of Mussoorie.

12- Paragliding Paragliding is the best thrilling option among all the others. Mussoorie has the highest spots for paragliding.

10 Amazing Things To Do In Shimla

Shimla is located in Asia, and it is the capital and largest city of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. It is also situated along the mountainous Himalayas. Its favorable weather allows for agricultural produce. Shimla has quite a remarkable number of places to visit, and there are a lot of things to do while you visit this Great City.

    1.PRAY AT JAHKOO TEMPLE

 You could start your day by visiting this temple. A temple that has been shrouded with mysteries and legends. It is said to have a mystical vibe on its visitors. It’s located on the lush of green grass hills of Shivalik Hills. Jahkoo Temple was dedicated to Hanuman (The Hindu Monkey God). The Jahkoo temple houses one of the tallest statues ever built. Your visit won’t be complete without a visit to the magnificent Jahkoo Temple.

       2.SHOPAHOLICS

Shimla is a fascinating place to shop in. It is filled with lots of malls, stalls, and shops where you can buy all you need.

You can visit Mall Road in Shimla, located at the heart of the city. Mall Road is, arguably, one of the busiest and most commercial regions in Shimla. It boasts of various shops, banks, tourist offices, stalls, malls, restaurant, and clubs. Mall Road also has some side attractions which serves as Tourist Centers to visit like Scandal Point and Kali Bari Temple.

You can also visit the Tibetan Market, Himachal Emporium, or Lakkar Bazaar. These markets are also perfect, and you can get unique handicrafts for lovers of art. In Shimla, you cannot get disappointed when it comes to buying.

3. RIDE THE TRAIN

The British left behind a train while they stayed in the Shimlas. The Toy Train ride sparks a different savor, and it is among the enjoyable scenes of Shimla. You can go on a trip with family and friends and view the beautiful city of Shimla through the glass panes of the train. The train ride is one of the most scenic train routes you would ever see.

Running through more than a hundred tunnels, its runs from Kalka to Shimla. It is one of the sightings you would not want to miss.

4. Let’s GO SKIING

As a visitor, you can learn how to ski. But if you are already good at it, then you could enjoy a skiing trip on the hills of Kufri. Kufri is the best place to ski, and they have excellent facilities for the winter Olympics. It is not just a skiing center. It is also a tourist attraction center where you can visit the Chharabra.

5. HIKING AND TREKKING

The beautiful scenery of the Green Valley is a sure one you would love to hike on. Its breathtaking and beautiful mountain range serves to a great spot for great selfies. It is devoid of pollution, the stress of life, traffic, it’s like a Paradise on earth. You and your friends can take a hike on this fabulous green scenery, taking pictures along the way.

Green Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Shimla, and it’s oozing out elegance and beauty with its majestic hills. Life just got beautiful.

6. VISIT NALDEHRA

A Haven, a Paradise, call it whatever you want. They say it’s one of the places, and you should visit if you ever come to Shimla. It has a golf course which allows membership. If you can’t get a membership card, you could walk around the Naldehra and observe the serene environment. You can also enjoy a Pony ride with your family. Even the children would love to ride a pony. Take awesome pictures along the way. It also has a 9-golf course which is only allowed for members. It’s the best place you can visit when you are in Shimla.

7. PARAGLIDING

The risk takers, the adventurers, the iron-willed, this is for you. With its unprecedented perfect hills and landscape, Shimla is one of the ideal places your dreams of flying can come true. Paragliding in the Kangra Valley of Shimla hills is quite exhilarating and adrenaline pumping. It is like seventh heaven, flying through the beautiful scenery of the Shimla valleys. Paragliding is not for the faint and weak hearted. Let loose and go crazy for fun, paragliding is the way rather the only way to fill the rush of pleasure.

8. CHANSHAL PASS

After a tiring week at work, need a break from all the life struggles? Need a family picnic out for the family? Then Chanshal Pass is the place to visit. The green scenery features are quite right, it’s not polluted, and it has the mythical feel about it. The valleys of the Chanshal pass are quite a beautiful thing. You can go biking or hiking at the Chanshal pass. You could also make excellent family album pictures, with the CHanshal pass beautiful background scenes.

9. RIVER RAFTING

Shimla’s free-flowing rivers provide a source for river rafting within the city. The river Sutlej offers excellent options for rafting. Well, it does take guts to ride the rough river once in a while. It is excellent for sportsman practicing for the Olympics. River Rafting is usually fun, and you should try it out when you visit Shimla.

10. CAMPING OUT

You can round off your travels by camping out in the Junga forest. Laying on the grass at night, you can gaze at the beautiful stars of Shimla. Lying next to your loved ones, you can all share one more night in the beautiful Shimla. Reminiscence all the days spent in Shimla.

Junga Forest is a green hill with various deciduous trees and snow-capped mountain.

In conclusion, Shimla is one hell of a beautiful country with fantastic landscape and lovely valleys. Its hills and mountains can give a perfect selfie. The Shimla has favorable weather which would make you fall in love more. Spend your Honeymoon at Shimla or organize a family trip to Shimla. You are sure not to regret ever going to Shimla.

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12 things you shouldn’t miss in Chikmagalur

Here are the best 12 attractions that you should miss amid your visit to a Chikmagalur resort here.

1. Coffee Plantation in Chikmagalur

Your visit will be inadequate on the off chance that you don’t enjoy a reprieve and invest some loosening up minutes among the thick, wild coffee hedges. A large portion of the Chikmagalur resorts are arranged among the scenery of coffee manors, so you wouldn’t need to make a trip for miles to smell new espresso beans.

Proprietors of these coffee manors continue arranging visits, where they will brief you about the coffee making process, its history, and so on. The ranches are ideal spot to do nothing except take a seat and give your psyche and body the much vital rest that it merits.

2. Boating in Bhadra River

In the event that you are an undertaking darling, don’t miss boating in the edges of waterway Bhadra. Numerous Chikmagalur resort and home remains offer boating trips. Prepared teachers and very much kept up types of gear are accessible, so you won’t need to make a big deal about your security.

Boating is open mid-June to October when the water dimension of the waterway is exceptionally great. The boating spot is very a long way from Mullayangiri, so ensure you plan your day appropriately.

3. Hoysala Temples Near Chikmagalur

While making a trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur, ensure you stop for a brief break at the Hoysala sanctuary circuit. This circuit incorporates various sanctuaries that were built somewhere in the range of eleventh and thirteenth century, particularly the Belur, Halebidu, and Somanathapura.

Aside from them, ensure you don’t miss the Belavadi sanctuary. The 100 cleanser stone columns in the fundamental lobby of this sanctuary will absolutely hypnotize you.

4. Espresso Yatra Museum

This gallery is an activity of the Coffee Board of India. It specifically shows the whole espresso making process, directly from picking, drying, and pounding. They additionally show short video introductions to enable you to comprehend the espresso improving procedure.

There is a research center where you can see the exhibition of granulating and different procedures required for making espresso. This gallery is shut on ends of the week, so plan your outing as needs are.

5. Golf Club In Chikmagalur

Relatively few individuals realize that Chikmagalur is a stunning hitting the fairway goal. Chikmagalur Golf Club has an all around kept up 9-opening green and an incredibly noteworthy clubhouse that merits visiting. The Chikmagalur resort where you will remain can enable you to get a visitor pass.

You can likewise get section through partner clubs like Bangalore Club and Karnataka Golf Club. The green is open on all days. You don’t have to bring your gear, as they are accessible for a contract at an extremely ostensible cost.

6. Kalhatti Falls

Chikmagalur has numerous little and huge cascades among its extensive backwoods spread. In any case, Kalhatti falls is a spot that merits visiting. It is only 10 KM drive from Kemmanagundi. A sanctuary of Lord Veerabhadra lies at the foot of the fall. Most Chikmagalur resorts offer bundle visits that spread the Kalhatti fall, so you don’t need to go there uncommonly.

7. The Mountain Circuit In Chikkamagaluru

The mountain circuit is the primary fascination of Chikmagalur. It covers the three fundamental mountain tops; Sheethalagiri, Baba Budan Giri, and Mullayanagiri. The excursion will begin from Sheethalagiri. There you will get the chance to see an antiquated sanctuary whose history goes back to around 1000 years.

Next, you will head towards Baba Budan Giri slope, otherwise called Dattagiri Hill Range. The hallowed place of Saint Inam Dattatreya Peethe is situated at the stature of 1865 m from ocean level. It offers an amazing perspective on the valley underneath. Your next stop will be Mullayanagiri, the most elevated pinnacle of Karnataka.

Ensure you wear some comfortable garments, as wind there will be in all respects nippy. In spite of the virus breeze and foggy ways, you will have an incredible time here, far from commotion and contamination.

8. Hebbe Falls

The street that prompts this spot is considerably increasingly daring. The 13 km since a long time ago forested way is certain to excite you and chances are that you may become mixed up in the magnificence of this spot.

Hebbe falls has two sections; the Dodda Hebbe (for example the huge falls) and Chikka Hebbe (for example the little falls). The white chilly water is certain to entice you to wash up however abstain from doing as such, as this might be hazardous.

9. Kemmanagundi

The Kemmanagundi slopes offer an amazing perspective on Chikmagalur. The lavish green scenery is ideal for clicking some paramount pictures. There are numerous spots where you can see the mists topping off the valley beneath, something that won’t simply sooth your eye yet additionally your spirit.

The most prominent point at the ridge is the Raj Bhavan. Hebbe falls is very open from Kemmanagundi.

10. Horanadu Temple

This is a vital journey focal point of Karnataka. The Horanadu sanctuary is devoted to goddess Annapoorneshwari. It was built up by Sage Adi Shankaracharya.

Be set up to remain in a long however quick moving line, so as to get a speedy look at the brilliant symbol inside. Additionally, don’t miss the full veggie lover feast filled in as prasadam here.

11. Kudremukh Trek

This pony confronted the mountain is a test for trekkers. Try not to take children and old individuals with you, as they won’t almost certainly total the 9.5 km long trek. It takes around 9 to 10 hours to finish the adventure. Ensure you take a guide with you, so you don’t miss the way.

12. Neelakurinji Blooms

Neelakurinji blossoms sprout once in 12 years and in the event that you are fortunate, you will motivate a chance to see the entrancing purplish blue blooms, which tribals used to use to get to their age. These sprouts spread the total slope.

When they blossom, they look as though nature has secured the whole slope with a purplish floor covering. April and May are when blossoms sprout.

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