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1. Rishikesh the land of Gods Yoga Rafting June 26, 2008 Rishikesh is a small town in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. Scenically located where the Ganges River comes down from the Himalayas, Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame when the Beatles dropped by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram (now closed), and the town is still known as the world capital of yoga. Rishikesh, the Mecca for peace seeker through Yoga & meditation has now many Yoga Centers and ashrams conducting yoga classes. Rishikesh is also the Gateway to the Himalayas. The Char Dham Yatra (Four Shrines Sacred Journey) ideally begins from Rishikesh. There are ... (read more) Author: ravinder malik

2. Nainital Hotels - Woodsvilla Resort, a luxury Hotel close to Nainital June 10, 2008 Nainital is the most exotic and desirable place to visit in the Hills of Himalayas. Nainital Hotels are known for their excellent locations. Nainital is a popular destination to hire villas, castles and resorts. Woodsvilla Resort, a Luxury hotel close to Nanital gives a fantastic experience of a luxurious five star service, along with complete privacy for you and your guests. Hotel in Nainital, Woodsvilla Resort is rentable and offers privately owned accommodation, which is stylishly furnished. Being on the hills Woodsvilla Resort offers magnificent natural mountainous beauty with lovely... (read more) Author: Rohit Verma

3. Understand India with appropriate India Tour Packages June 03, 2008 Understand India with appropriate India Tour Packages There is no word found till yet which can define the excitement and insanity involved with India. India is where you can find excitement on every step, on every road and at every destination. And well organized India tour Packages and India Holiday Packages can make your trip exhilarating. India is a vast country, and its vastness does not lay in the fact that it geographically vast, but is vast in terms of culture and traditions. From Himalayas in the north to Kanyakumari in the South, after every 500kms you will find new culture... (read more) Author: sophia sap

4. Atlantic Road Trip Adventure May 20, 2008 The Atlantic road Named The Atlantic Road's sharp turns and wild nature has been ranked first on British paper. The Guardian's list of the world's best road trips is passed and the Atlantic road was named the best road trip. It’s a more than eight kilometer road along the Norwegian western coast. The Atlantic road is first even in competition with world renowned attractions such as Northern Ireland's Antrim coast road and the Himalayas. The Atlantic Road zigzags across 12 low bridges that jut out over the sea, linking the islands between Molde known for its annual Jazz festival in J... (read more) Author: Richard Dicksons

5. Corbett national park-Indian tigers hunting ground. May 19, 2008 Rudyard Kipling once described this land as primal jungle and Jim Corbett loved to travel the length and breadth of this land fearlessly. This is Corbett National Park (CNP), a splendid place supporting a vast reservoir of wildlife. This park has the honour of first national park of the country. It was so declared in 1936 as Hailey National Park & later renamed in the honour of legendary hunter-turned animal lover Jim Corbett.It is situated in the foothills of western Himalayas in the districts of Nainital and Pauri Garhwal in the newly carved out state of Uttaranchal and this wildlife hea... (read more) Author: bharat gupta

6. Trekking in Himalayas-kailash travel in Himachal Pradesh-India May 19, 2008 It was pitch–blank darkness, the journey was steep & I was regretting my decision to travel to this end of land unaware of the splendour of place called ManiMahesh. The himalayan trek was arduous, muscle-tightening and I could clearly hear gurgling noise of mighty river “Ravi”. We had reached Barmour, located 60 kms from Chamba in.Himachal Pradesh-India.We started next morning at 4.30 A.M. & reached Hadsar, located 10 kms from here which is the starting point of travel(yatra). The road ended here and all places from here are approachable by foot. The initial feeling of regret gave way to ... (read more) Author: bharat gupta

7. North East India - the Hidden Treasures of Indian Tourism Industry May 19, 2008 Tony Howard said ‘If India was the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire, the remote North East of that country is its Hidden Jewel’. North-East Region in India comprises Green Valleys, Blue Mountains and Red River. North East India is located in eastern Himalayas. This area is famous for natural Beauty, rich wild life, fauna and flora, and most important its colorful lovely people. The combination of these all things make tourist’s North East India holidays most memorable. North East India has eight states as Sikkim, Assam, Arunachala Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya an... (read more) Author: Subhash Chandra

8. India Tours: Embark on a Kaleidoscopic Sojourn May 19, 2008 India is a country of vibrant hues and colors. If you are planning a travel to India, you are in for variegated experiences in a country which has been long regarded to be the paradise on earth. The kaleidoscopic India offers the amazing experiences set on a palette. The discerning traveler will embark on a sojourn which takes many hues: a fun-filled holiday, a soul-searching hideaway, a spiritual getaway, a medical tour, a tryst with the majestic Himalayas, an encounter with the romantic Thar desert, a rendezvous with palm-fringed backwaters, an adventurous trip to Rishikesh and Ka... (read more) Author: suchita aggarwal

9. Windmill site selection using Remote Sensing and GIS - A case Study in Andaman India May 15, 2008 1. INTRODUCTION The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the summits of a submarine mountain range lying on the great tectonic suture zone that extends from the eastern Himalayas to the Arakan along the Myanmar border and finally to Sumatra and lesser Sundaes. This archipelago consists of a group of 572 islands, islets and rock outcrops, but there are a total of 352 important islands comprising the main chain of Andaman and Nicobar, Ritches Archipelago and the out laying volcanic islands of Narcondam and Barren. The islands are spread over an area of 8,249 sq.km, of which 6,408 sq. km of area is... (read more) Author: Stesalit Inc.

10. International Trekking and Buddhist Festival in Sikkim May 12, 2008 Sikkim is a beautiful kingdom situated on the edge of Eastern Himalayas. The supreme provocation of this state is mountains and the whole realm is conquered by the almighty Mt. Kanchenjunga. The scenic Buddhist towns cuddle up in the hills which are liven up in spring season with rhododendrons and many other wild flowers. This small state of India has now become a prominent tourist spot for offering interesting trekking tours and spectacular festivity. International Trekking Program 2008: Sikkim offers a number of mesmerizing trekking routes to venture trek enthusiasm. Whether you ... (read more) Author: Sikkimhotravel India

11. For Many People Cruising is the Best way to see the World! April 21, 2008 Perhaps not everybody is cut out to cruise, but a lot of us are. I have a twin brother John, who likes to do stuff like hike through the Himalayas in the snow, and truck through the jungles of Brazil. Well he can have his adventures, but when I am on vacation I like to find a chocolate on my pillow when I hit the sack after a hard night at the casino. Cruising is not really expensive. For the nightly price of a good hotel room you not only get a place to sleep, but you get 24 hour a day free room service, all kinds of food available all the time, fantastic meals in formal dinning roo... (read more) Author: William Lund

12. Health Benefits of Goji Berries - Makes Your Healthy April 16, 2008 Goji berries grow on an evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia and in the Himalayas in Tibet. They are in the nightshade (Solonaceae) family. Goji berries are usually found dried. They are shriveled red berries that look like red raisins. Goji berry is a fruit popular in Tibet and the goji plant also grows in Mongolia and China, and probably in India and Thailand. The goji plant is known in China as wolfberry (Lycium berry). My understanding thus far is that goji berry and wolfberry are the same or similar, it's just that they grow in different parts... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

13. Popular Honeymoon Destination & Spa vacations in Mussoorie April 14, 2008 Are you interested in taking a trip to Mussoorie? If you would like your next Mussoorie vacation to be luxurious.Travel to Mussoorie city in Himalayas which is full of amazing sights, blessed with all the natural bounties, surrounded by towering peaks, trekking and hiking trails, a popular honeymoon destination and known for its immense natural beauty all over the world. Mussoorie known as the Queen of Hill stations in India, Mussoorie lies at a distance of 250 miles north of Delhi. You can visit Gun Hill via the Ropeway. Here you can take photographs clicked in various costumes, which is... (read more) Author: carlodanie jenne

14. Hill Stations in North India April 10, 2008 Trip to hill stations in North India can be a perfect reviving trip to rejuvenate your mind. You can admire the panorama of majestic mountains covered with snow capped peaks, meandering rivers, rivulets and pine trees. North India is a home to many hill stations. You can find the nature unfolding its beauty to the extreme in these hill stations. The great Himalayas in North India have some horrific unconquered peaks of tremendous heights, valleys, a wide range of forests, gushing streams, waterfalls surrounded in fog and mist and fabulous hill resorts. So, hill stations in North India offers y... (read more) Author: Anup Nath

15. Kinnaur the Hidden Utopia in the Himalayas April 09, 2008 This borderland region with Tibet and Himachal Pradesh of India is a canvas of surrealistic magnificence of nature, chiselled out of green valleys and orchards, snow covered mountains, gushing streams… and strewn in between are picturesque habitats of the descendents of ‘Kinners’. The striking spectacle is nothing less than the Garden of Eden. Kinner from which the region gets its name are the angel demi-gods of the Hindu pantheon. According to Hindu mythology the angels, because of the region’s likeness to heaven, chose it for their blissful gaiety and frolic. Some of them supposedly st... (read more) Author: Gautam Chatterjea

16. Pristine Getaway in the shadow of Dhauladhar Himalayas April 07, 2008 Himachal, the Himalayan state of north India is a region of serene natural beauty. Across the northern fringes of the state the snow peaks of the great Himalayas make a statement on the ‘region of snow’, which is the literary translation of Himachal. The many snow-capped massifs in the state hold an awe-inspiring yet romantic ambience for the visitor from outside. One of the most striking is the huge spread of the Dhauladhar range. And sprawled beneath the Dhauladhar range, in the sub Himalayan terrain of western Himachal Pradesh lie a picturesque valley that is a treat for nature lovers ... (read more) Author: Gautam Chatterjea

17. Trekking/Hiking/ Walking in Indian Himalayas April 07, 2008 Are you a seasoned adventurer and planning to have a next adventure tour or an inspiring adventure fan that is searching in travel books or in internet to know and experience more about different adventure traveler’s paradise located in foothills of Himalaya? India put forward Adventure Mountains of Himalayas for exhilarating and action-packed expedition for hiking, trekking or walking in India. The word 'hiking' is understood in all countries where English is spoken, but there are differences in its treatment. Walking holidays the term is used as much in UK and Ireland as hiking holidays. On ... (read more) Author: Vineet Singh

18. It is freezing all around (The Coldest Places on Earth) March 11, 2008 The coldest places on earth today are the polar region and some of the high mountain regions such as the Himalayas, the Alps, the Andes, the Rocky Mountains, the Atlas Mountain, the Hindukush mountain range, the Urals. The temperature in these areas is freezing and can make human inhabitation impossible at times. Despite the adverse weather condition, people are living in these regions. For centuries, people have battled cold weather conditions to find sustenance on a routine basis. The North Pole and South Pole have been conquered by human beings long back. In the North Pole, most of the... (read more) Author: Robert Riles III

19. Beach Destinations in India - Sojourn with Sun, Sea and Surf! March 05, 2008 The wide spectrum that we call India has many facets to it both topographically as well as culturally. From the snow clad Himalayas to the Beach Destinations in India and again to the evergreen forests and wild life reserves you will never be in want of activities here. What's amazing about India is that in spite of the millions of tourists who have descended on its shores over the years, its tradition, culture and heritage are vigorously alive even today. This pervades every aspect of the lives of the Indians and every place here has an aura of its own. Each beach destinations in India has a ... (read more) Author: suchita aggarwal

20. Unique India February 28, 2008 So many sights and sensation make up the country that is India. There are tiger parks and magnificent residences of Maharajahs, cool hills resorts with tea plantations with views of the distant Himalayas, there are the beaches of Goa and the pepper ports of the Malabar Coast to mention just a few. Here's a look at three of the marvels that define this vast and varied land - the Taj in Delhi, the Gateway of India in Mumbai, and the National Library in Kolkata. Everyone visits the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, but in Dehli stands its precursor, Humayun's Tomb. Humayun was a Mughal Emperor during... (read more) Author: Richard Greaves

21. Adventure in Himalayas Kashmir February 20, 2008 India has always been known widely for its rich heritage, diverse culture and amazing sight seeing options. However, only few people know that the country also provides excellent options for adventure tours. India has gained immense prominence as a major adventure destination over the past few years. Here is a list of adventure tour activities you can enjoy in India Water sports Kashmir's two major natural advantages are its mountains on the one hand, and lakes and rivers on the other. These waterways enhance the beauty of the land and are one of the chief sources that attract... (read more) Author: S Sharma

22. The History And Benefits Of Himalayan Salts February 10, 2008 One of the most valuable and purest salt available is the Himalayan Salt. The salt was produced 250 million years ago when the sun dried up the original prehistoric ocean. It is completely perfect and natural, equal to the structure of the earliest primitive sea. The salt is full of minerals and nutrients that are also found in our bodies. The application of "Sole", also known as Brine water, was successfully done by health specialists and physicians by mixing Himalayan Salt with high quality purified or spring water. This Salt has encountered several pressures for years and due to this p... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Boardman

23. A Portrait of India February 07, 2008 India is the seventh largest country in the world. Geographically, it extends from the Great Himalayas in the north to the tropical peninsular south. Probably, India is the most diverse nation in the entire globe. In India one can find dizzying variety of languages, cultures and beliefs. The lifestyle that the people of India follow is really unique. In India one can find different types of peoples and languages. Each state of India has its own different language. The English language is among the lasting British rule in India. Like the people of India, the Indian culture is a rich mosaic of f... (read more) Author: Anup Nath

24. Rudraksha Beads Mala for Healing January 21, 2008 Tears of Lord Siva that are Rudraksha, are the original Vedic Beads of Power worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of years to maintain health and to gain self empowerment and fearless life on their path to Enlightenment and Liberation. The Electromagnetic Properties of the Rudraksha Mala Beads improve concentration, focus and mental stamina. Due to these same properties it was found that wearing these Beads around the heart reduced and controlled stress levels, blood pressure and hypertension resulting in the feeling of tranquility and calmness. Rudraksha Beads were... (read more) Author: Pooja Sethi

25. Wildlife in India- Explore The Rich Diversity of Flora and Fauna January 14, 2008 India is the large country with diverse landscapes with extremes on the land limits. India lies on the southern hemisphere with surrounded by almost on three sides. On the north of India, it has one of the mightiest mountain range, The Himalayas. On the other hand, India has a long coastline ranging up to 7000km. This diversity in landforms is also blessed with diversity of flora and fauna in India. India is characterized with unique richness and diversity of its vegetation and wildlife. India’s dense forest reserves are the perfect abode for its equally dense wildlife which includes abo... (read more) Author: jadiete collins

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