About Sikkim

Sikkim is the next smallest state of India. It was ruled by the kings’ an independent monarchy, which is known by Chogyals till 1975, until it joined the Indian union. It is situated near the borders of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and west Bengal. Most of the Himalayan range covers the state territory. It ranges between 300 meters to 8583 meters and the highest peak is Mt. Kanchendzonga. It is the third highest peak in the world; it is also worshipped as the guardian deity of the state. 

The oldest inhabitants of Sikkim are believed to be Lepchas. Then it is came the Bhutias from the Tibet then they followed by Nepalis and some peoples from Indian plains. Now it is home to the Mahayana from Buddhism and their colorful Gompas , due to their Buddhist Monasteries, they are the major attraction of Sikkim. Among them Tashiding & Pemayangste monasteries in West Sikkim and Rumtek monastery near Gangtok are the most important. Due to this lot of tourist visit Sikkim every year and it has gain the popularity in the field of tourism in India. Sikkim holiday package also got famous for the tourism of north India.

In Sikkim, Gangtok is the main city and also the state capital. It is a beautiful city with snow covered mountains. Wonderful gardens and not to forgot peaceful monasteries. Gangtok is a perfect city to start your tour of Sikkim it is situated in the northern side of the state. You can find many tourist places here and many which are approachable from Gangtok. The famous Tsongo Lake which is situated at the height of 3720 meters above sea level, during winters its gets frozen and it is popular among tourists. The Chinese border at Nathula Pass is close by to the city.

Another city which is popular is Pelling, it is located in western side of Sikkim and is a popular tourist spot. Sikkim also houses Kanchendzonga National Park which is very famous throughout India. It is a habitat for the snow leopard, Tibetan antelope, and red panda.

If you plan to visit around some of these months then you can enjoy some of the major festival of Sikkim. If you are foreign tourist then you have to obtain inner line permit. You can easily get it from any of the Indian missions and tourism offices, which are situated one at Delhi and one at Calcutta.

So you can surely plan a wonderful trip to Sikkim with your family and friends.

Reasons to visit Dehradun

Dehradun is one of the beautiful cities in Uttarakhand and it is also a capital city of this state. It  is one of the oldest city in The famous city is the hill station which is located in doon valley of the Himalaya mountain ranges which is surrounded by the two mightiest river in India, Ganga on the east while Yamuna in the west. It is at an altitude of 2,200ft. It offers beautiful scenery and a moderate climate in summer, and so is an ideal place to relax and escape the heat of the plains below. The town also serves as a convenient base for visiting the area's many tourist sites.

It is the beautiful city which is surrounded with the high mountains, chilling lakes, unspoilt forest which make the holidays more special. This pictorial place is an ideal hot spot for those who really want to take risks in their life. A wide range of escapades is in offer in this hill station. With enormous places for paragliding, skiing, angling and river rafting, Dehradun fascinates the adventure buffs. Therefore, most of the economy of the Dehradun is depend on the tourism.

A tour in Dehradun provides one with the unforgettable charisma of impeccable sceneries that would stay with one for a long. It is quite sure that the gushing streams, deep ravines, lustrous valleys and most of all the lofty contoured mountain ranges of this hilly resort would unwittingly hold one’s breathe. It attracts numerous tourists throughout the year due to which hotels in Dehradun are in great demand.

Most trendy hill resorts in India, this quite hilly town is also famed for its export quality Basmati rice and it is often considered as the splendorous gateway to other hill stations in the Himalayan region. With its winding roads, undulating hills the evergreen valleys and colorful fruit orchards, Dehradun looks amazingly vibrant and throbbing. As the city is very among the tourists we can easily get any 5 star hotels in Dehradun.

Hotels in Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a very beautiful hill station of Maharashtra, India. It is consider as a queen of all hill stations in India. The meaning of Mahabaleshwar is “God of Great Power” in Sanskrit. It is situated in the Western Ghats range of mountains in India, which is extended from north to south along the Deccan Plateau. It is situated at the height of 1,353 meters above sea level. Mahabaleshwar is located on the plateau measuring an area of 150 square kilometers. During British Raj it is consider as winter capital of Maharashtra. It is surrounded by soaring peaks, Lush Flora, breathtaking valleys, cool, fresh & crisp mountain air, Evergreen Forest. Due to so much popularity it sees lot of tourist throughout the year. Hotels in Mahabaleshwar are well established to provide good and comfortable services.

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How to reach Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar has very good transportation so you will not face any problem to reach their comfortably. It is connected by all the means of transportation like airways, railway and by road. If you are looking for fastest means of transportation to reach Mahabaleshwar is flight. Then nearest airport is in Pune. This is located at a distance of 120 km from Mahabaleshwar and from there you can easily hire cab or private cars. State buses are also been operated for easy accessibility to this beautiful hill station. The nearest railway station is located at a distance of 62 km from Mahabaleshwar, which is located in Wather town. It is very well connected by roads from all the major cities of India. It is at a distance of 285 km via Pune route and about 247 km via Mahad route. It takes around 5 hours to reach Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai by road.

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Some of the best places to visit in Mahabaleshwar are given below:

Morarjj Castle: It is a most popularly visited tourist destination of Mahabaleshwar. It will reflect the British style architecture.

Pratapgarh Fort: Pratapgarh Fort has a special place in the history of India. This is the place where Afzal Khan met his death by the Maratha Emperor Shivaji.

Connaught Peak: Connaught peak is the second highest peak of Mahabaleshwar. It is popularly known as Mount Olympia.

Mahabaleshwar Temple: This is the most famous temple which is almost visited by everybody. It is encircled with a 5 feet high stone wall. This temple has become the land mark of Mahabaleshwar.