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5 Dec 2012

Lachen: Famous Tourist Attraction Place

The village of Lachen is situated at a distance of 129 kilometres from Gangtok in the northern region of Sikkim. It is placed at an altitude of 9200 ft. This place is a tribal village which is subjected to Dzomsa. The third uppermost mountain range of India i.e. Kangchendzonga is located here. The national park of Kangchendzonga is also situated here.

Lachen is mainly popular for its gorgeous scenic locations, the Buddhist monasteries, and the monasteries of Lachen. A number of Finish missionaries are also a significant feature of this place. Some of the famous attractions of this place are the Kancgchenzonga Range and the Valley of Chopte. The trek routes, springs, lakes, yaks and hot springs are truly magnificent features of the Lachen Village.

The valley of Chopta is popular for mountain drives and mountaineering expeditions. This valley is located near the Tibet Border. Another notable feature of this valley is the Gurudongmar Lake which is placed at an altitude of 17100 ft. The adventure loving people can enjoy the thrill of trekking here. 

This village hosts some interesting events like the Yak race and Mask dance. Yak race is an event in which race is organized between different people sitting on the back of a yak. It is organized on the occasion of evening of the New Year. This race is a competition between the persons who are skilled in riding this dangerous animal. The mask dance is another event organized according the Bhutian culture. The people used to dance wearing the masks of queens, dragons and kings. It is an occasion which is celebrated with great fun and enthusiasm.

The village of Lachen is linked to a strong transportation network. The tourists can use all sorts of transport modes like air, railways, and roadways to reach this village.
 

29 Oct 2012

Gulmarg: Natural Attraction Place of Kashmir

Gulmarg is a field of flowers which is located at a distance of about 50 kms far from Srinagar. It is a cup-shaped territory of about 3 kms long which is positioned at an altitude of about 2000 m from the sea level. It is very famous for its natural attractions and places. The gorgeous landscapes and snow capped peaks of this place are used for the shooting of various Bollywood movies. The excellent inclines of Gulmarg are world renowned and make it the only Heli-skiing mountain resort in the continent of Asia.

Here the tourists will find are several adventurous and exciting activities which make it a superb hill resort. It is considered as skier’s delight in the season of winter and as a golfer’s paradise in the season of summer. In addition to this, the other places of interest in Gulmarg are as follows.

1. Gondola Lift:

It is a lift which is newly constructed for the facility of the tourists. The tourists can enjoy exciting views from this lift.

2. Reserves of Gulmarg Biosphere:

It is situated at a distance of approximately 50 km far from Srinagar in the south west direction. The area is well renowned for saving endangered and rare species. These species mainly include musk deer.
3. Ferozpore Nallah:

This famous picnic spot is known for meeting point of water. The area provides auspicious views of the river Bahan. Fishing is a popular sport here.

4. Alpather Lake:

It is located at a distance of 13 km from Gulmarg. The lake is very popular for its picturesque views. The lake is very popular for late evening walks in the surrounding areas.

5. Shrine Of Baba Reshi

It is a well renowned tomb of a famous Muslim saint who died in this area in the year of 1480.
So for those who want to enjoy natural beauty of Indian lands in an exciting manner, Gulmarg hill resort is a must place to visit.

14 Sept 2012

Visit Famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat, India


It is an undeniable fact that India is one of the most religious places of the world. The pilgrims and temples in India are quite popular in terms of devotion its worshippers have with God. Some temples here exist since greater than hundreds of years. The design, architecture and worshipping idols are there since long back. While visiting here you will find that the phenomenons of worshipping and offering prayers have not changed since decades. So hold your breath and know about the famous Somnath Temple.

If we see the list of famous temples in India then we shall see that Somnath Temple is a renowned ancient temple.

Location: The temple is located in the state of Gujarat in India. It lies near to Veraval at Somnath Patan on the southern coast of Saurashtra. This is a famous pilgrimage center that holds great importance in the entire world. It is a firm belief of people in India that twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, it is the first one amongst all others. Several people from various parts of India visit here to please Lord Shiva and make their life free from difficulties.

Other places of attractions in Gujarat: Apart from this temple, there are many other places of attractions in Gujarat that you can enjoy on your trip here.

Triveni Tirth: An integral pilgrim to which people are highly devoted.

Prabhas Patan Museum: Showcasing unique art treasures from the Somnath, in Gujarat.

Bakhla Tirth: It is a holy place of Lord Krishna.

Veraval Beach: It is located nearly four kilometers from Somnath. Along with the panoramic beauty of the place is also good for fishing.