The Travel Guide To India
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Patnitop Tour and Patnitop Travel Patnitop is among the new age tourist destinations that have come up in the recent years. Despite its late arrival on the tourist’s map, Patnitop is making up for lost time real fast! You cannot miss out on this charming hill station if you are looking to escape the heat [...]
Ladakh is among the most beautiful places on earth. This hill station is definitely ranked highly on the map of a traveler in India as much as it is on that of a globe trotter. The range of altitude that Ladakh spans from 9000 feet (Kargil) to 25,170 feet (Saser Kangri)! The great mountain ranges [...]
The Pari Mahal is another landmark on the face of Kashmir. Tourists who visit the state never miss out on the Pari Mahal. This garden was built by the eldest son of Shah Jahan. Dara Shiko, the man in question, built it for his Sufi teacher, Mulla Shah. The Pari Mahal initially was a garden, [...]
The Shankaracharya Temple in Kashmir was built by Raja Gopadatya in 371 BC. Then it was known as Gopadri. Later on, when the famous saint and philosopher Shankaracharya came to Kashmir to build up the Sanatan Dharma foundation, he stayed over at this temple. This incident took place more than ten centuries ago. The temple [...]
The Hazratbal Shrine in Kashmir is the most revered among the Muslims in Kashmir, and also all over the country. The shrine has transcended religion and people from all walks of life make it a point to visit the Hazratbal shrine when they tour Kashmir. The beautiful Dal Lake is adjacent to the shrine and [...]
There are some breathtaking gardens in Kashmir. These gardens are known across the world for their grandeur and splendor. The more famous among them are the Mughal Gardens. The garden has hills on its sides and a view of the beautiful Dal Lake. The Mughal emperors decorated this garden with the best flowers and shrubs. [...]
The trekking route for Gangabal starts off from Srinagar. This is an 8-day trekking route that will eventually take you to Gangabal after stopping over at some vintage tourist spots. You begin on Day One from Srinagar in a car and travel through the picturesque landscape. You will reach Sonamarg. From here, you will have [...]
The Amarnath shrine in Kashmir is enveloped in myth and folklore. To the non-believer, the Amarnath cave contains an ice stalagmite which is worshipped as Lord Shiva with the structure taken to be the phallic symbol of devotion. According to the myths, Lord Shiva was sharing the secret of creation with His wife, Goddess Parvati. [...]
Sonamarg in Kashmir is perched on a height of 2730m. This place is known as the ‘Meadow of Gold’. There is sufficient reason for doing so! When the sun rays bathe the valley against a pristine white backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the visual delight is worth remembering all your life. You can reach Sonamarg through [...]
