tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10812168551810674942024-03-12T23:46:06.936-07:00Pilgrimages TourWe specialise in organising tours to chardham destinations (Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath), Valley of Flowers (and other Himalayan valleys), Kullu Manali, Shimla, Nainital and other less explored and untouched hill stations and towns in northern India. Not only that, we are looking to find and create even more opportunities in the northern Himalayan region, be it wildlife, bio-geography, adventure, religion or local culture.Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-88405650661951327622011-03-28T20:56:00.000-07:002011-03-28T20:56:11.622-07:00Ranikhet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwPjv5XGU4HIA6aOE_ynbqxr6UcYatcasWbb8fdhZzF6bp8ukgSsHOL0UspVicYwpyRcM5DTsT59MExEP1SSVcL0kCUJmGwi8so5kmjxVFCxyhqFHFPZQzwjSYgHgnuWJ4FYXBQ4QcdFk/s1600/Ranikhet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwPjv5XGU4HIA6aOE_ynbqxr6UcYatcasWbb8fdhZzF6bp8ukgSsHOL0UspVicYwpyRcM5DTsT59MExEP1SSVcL0kCUJmGwi8so5kmjxVFCxyhqFHFPZQzwjSYgHgnuWJ4FYXBQ4QcdFk/s1600/Ranikhet.jpg" /></a></div>Ranikhet A hill station, idyllic in its charm, Ranikhet with its majestic pine trees, is 60 Kms. from Nainital. According to popular belief this spot had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sudhardev . She chose this scenic place to her abode & since then, it has come to be known as Ranikhet, literally "Queen’s Field" . At an altitude of 1829 mts. above sea level, this hill station is undoubtedly a tourist’s paradise. The scented mountain breeze, fresh & pure, the singing of birds, the panoramic view of the Himalayas, the sights, sounds and smells leave the onlooker spellbound. Weaving an instant spell on the visitor Ranikhet draws visitors all the year round. Ranikhet is the headquarter of Kumaoun Regimental Centre. KRC museum and memorial are the jewels of Ranikhet town . The following sites can be visited during stay at Ranikhet . </div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-73464698968620779582011-03-28T20:15:00.000-07:002011-03-28T20:15:36.330-07:00Kausani<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOXUetVEc6hTn3cyP9RwuT1QJkFmcopRZ6G4jMgtc70nV3leH1W_9xwbxPBolq4RudP5mqHf6vYYec6AYEh9VXth7TZ42c6uYHpCBIPT6eRn-_OZWwqXK5Eg8YA_Q36Vp18kfZBvQS8f8/s1600/Kausani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOXUetVEc6hTn3cyP9RwuT1QJkFmcopRZ6G4jMgtc70nV3leH1W_9xwbxPBolq4RudP5mqHf6vYYec6AYEh9VXth7TZ42c6uYHpCBIPT6eRn-_OZWwqXK5Eg8YA_Q36Vp18kfZBvQS8f8/s1600/Kausani.jpg" /></a></div>Kausani is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and imagination-stirring scenic beauty, which has earned it the moniker the 'Switzerland of India'. Besides being the birthplace of the famous poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, the place is also visited by Mahatma Gandhi who was so enamored of its dazzling natural beauty. Originally known as Valna, the mesmerizing hill resort of Kausani offers the ultimate vacation creating the romantic environment. </div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-35401145393490249482011-03-28T20:08:00.000-07:002011-03-28T20:08:06.643-07:00NainiTal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrOUHgQ_OgjELQN8lau53z-mYszwYf-oCqz_Gp3drZugw64bVICb-Fmndu0CDenpgTSXSli8nGXvSY7fTNEd5nTiSuWORMw3ZoIzOFxlkm8jvu8u8-K19BZxC1GOfQBWsRTs8xfcqEpaa/s1600/Nainital.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrOUHgQ_OgjELQN8lau53z-mYszwYf-oCqz_Gp3drZugw64bVICb-Fmndu0CDenpgTSXSli8nGXvSY7fTNEd5nTiSuWORMw3ZoIzOFxlkm8jvu8u8-K19BZxC1GOfQBWsRTs8xfcqEpaa/s1600/Nainital.jpg" /></a></div>Nainital tours are also known as 'Lake Paradise'. In its beautiful 'lakes', option of boating through yachts, paddle boats and traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat House Club exclusively holds the management of Yachting in Nainital. In Nainital district, Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and Naukuchiyatal also have water sport and boating facilities. Nainital is famous for its candles, woollens, woodcrafts and handicrafts. </div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-35912109571499711482011-03-23T22:43:00.000-07:002011-03-23T22:43:18.602-07:00JaiPur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjij7X2XxhBO1Cvm2NQVngfXYZdCkZpcY_fzFKKnY-1QERUaZPpKsrUHwh5D3KXzIsvEiega4r2WfwCjJolVR_HwAXNl9ylN9En7S0UocHxrQpXjk65x4jpdGUbRQjHAPBmFuWoKlzApaPv/s1600/mathura-vrindavan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjij7X2XxhBO1Cvm2NQVngfXYZdCkZpcY_fzFKKnY-1QERUaZPpKsrUHwh5D3KXzIsvEiega4r2WfwCjJolVR_HwAXNl9ylN9En7S0UocHxrQpXjk65x4jpdGUbRQjHAPBmFuWoKlzApaPv/s320/mathura-vrindavan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jaipur</span> or the "<placename w:st="on">Pink</placename> <placetype w:st="on">City</placetype>' as it is popularly called makes up one of the three points in the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism, the other two being <city w:st="on">Delhi</city> and <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Agra</place></city>. It is also the gateway to Rajasthan - and a visit to the city gives you a glimpse of the entire Rajasthan experience: forts, palaces, pink sandstone monuments, museums and colourful shopping. Built in 1727 AD by the famous astronomer king, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur is a blend of princely heritage, feudal traditions and genuine Rajasthani hospitality. It took almost six years to complete the city of <city u2:st="on"><place u2:st="on"><city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Jaipur</place></city></place></city>, which was interestingly, the country's first modern city to be designed in a grid form over two centuries ago. The city is surrounded by a crenellated wall with seven gates meant for protection against the invading enemies. At the beginning of the city stands the imposing Amer Fort, as if guarding the entrance. Around its bye-lanes is the fascinating old <place u2:st="on"><placetype u2:st="on"><place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">township</placetype></place> of <placename u2:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Amer</placename></placename></placetype>, which is recently being restored by archaeologists and conservationists.</place></span></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-45745317976834818352011-03-23T08:48:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:48:03.251-07:00Agra<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ryBUZrMmyleamWrearqKKX3QGFYHUV9DZSERwirwPykvPyQZmuTzElGgzeyw6ypKuC7C-JsTeTHSPOCDBKURtZCBCAnJwIbLKvto8oOV9gIDZLNSry66T_5XMp8Bbwx4c2MMiyx3ij2q/s1600/agra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ryBUZrMmyleamWrearqKKX3QGFYHUV9DZSERwirwPykvPyQZmuTzElGgzeyw6ypKuC7C-JsTeTHSPOCDBKURtZCBCAnJwIbLKvto8oOV9gIDZLNSry66T_5XMp8Bbwx4c2MMiyx3ij2q/s1600/agra.jpg" /></a></div>Agra has found its mention in the famous Hindu epic Mahabharat as the forest of Agraban close to Mathura. Badal Singh founded the city in 1475. Sikandar Lodhi made Agra his capital city. Later, Babur defeated the Lodhis to capture the city situated on the banks of River Yamuna and thus, the long association of Mughals with Agra started. The Mughal love of architecture translated into beautiful monuments such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra. The glory of Agra was at its peak during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Akbar made it the center of art, culture, commerce and learning and Shah Jahan saw it in full bloom. In fact, it is said that it was Akbar who laid the foundation of the modern city that we see now in 1558 and was known as Akbarabad. Most of the buildings belong to the period between mid-16th century and 17th century and were of high quality. These monuments were built in the contemporary Mughal style. Mughlai cuisine and the skilled craftsmen can still be seen in the narrow lanes of the city as a reminiscent of the lost times.</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-75432454864767027822011-03-23T08:40:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:40:36.629-07:00Kurukshetra<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_JZBS_VZ-9LWMbZtF159j0sSW-WptkhNTmMtU-bcy33ODHG8cUHIIt6fTAOduDzhf7gK-LWtQ9z0YJD0mSoL91BAkrjEnzQIp4CXzky_4X67-i6KmgLD_Q8hzxXnZbzI-K0uiEOv3THI/s1600/Kurukchetra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_JZBS_VZ-9LWMbZtF159j0sSW-WptkhNTmMtU-bcy33ODHG8cUHIIt6fTAOduDzhf7gK-LWtQ9z0YJD0mSoL91BAkrjEnzQIp4CXzky_4X67-i6KmgLD_Q8hzxXnZbzI-K0uiEOv3THI/s1600/Kurukchetra.jpg" /></a></div>Kurukshetra is a place of great historical and religious importance, revered all over the country for its sacred associations. It was here that the battle of Mahabharta was fought and Lord Krishna preached his Philosophy of "KARMA" as enshrined in the Holy Geeta to Arjuna at Jyotisar. In the very first verse of Bhagwat Gita, Kurukshetra is described as DHARAMKSHETRA i.e. field of righteousness. Mythologically, the name Kurukshetra applied to a circuit of about 48 KOS or about 80 miles (128 Kms) which includes a large number of holy places, temples and tanks connected with the ancient Indian traditions and the Mahabharata War and Kururu, the pious ancestor of Kaurvas and Pandavas. </div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-56724848617142002862011-03-23T08:27:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:32:56.342-07:00Mathura - Vrindavan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A long line of picturesque ghats - with their steps leading to the water's edge, arched gateways and temple spires extending along the right bank of the River Yamuna, emphasis the sacred character of the town of Mathura. The birth place of Lord Krishna, "the best known, best loved and most comple<span style="color: black;"><b></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">x of Lord Vishnu's manifestations" - Mathura is today an important place of pilgrimage. The city stretches along the right bank of the Yamuna and the continuous line of ghats along the river makes a splendid spectacle when viewed from the opposite bank.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Mathura / Vrindavan </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">RADHA MADANA-MOHANA TEMPLE</span></b><a href="" name="a3"></a><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
This famous temple was established by Srila Sanatana Gosvami and was the first temple to be built in <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Vrindavana</span></strong>, which at that time was just a forest. The original Deity of Madana-mohana was taken to Karauli in Rajasthan for safety during the attack on <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Vrindavana </span></strong>by the soldiers of the fanatical Muslim Emperor, Aurangzeb.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">JAIPUR TEMPLE</span></b><a href="" name="a4"></a><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
This temple was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Madhav, in 1917 after thirty years of hard labour. It is one of <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Vrindavan's</span></strong> most opulent and grandiose temples. The fine hand carved sandstone is of unparalleled workmanship, the huge pillars that hold up the roof are each carved from one solid rock, and the intricately fashioned marble on the alter is reminiscent of the Mughal period. The Maharaja financed the railway line that connects <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Vrindavana with Mathura</span></strong>, just for the purpose of hauling the huge pieces of sandstone used in the temple construction. The Deities worshiped here are Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, Ananda-bihari and Hansa-gopala.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Banke-bihari </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">means Krishna, the Supreme Enjoyer. This is one of Vrindavana's most popular temples and famous all over India, it was built in 1864. The Deity of Banke-bihari was discovered in Nidhuvana by Swami Haridasa. A contemporary of the six Gosvamis, Swami Haridasa known for his devotional bhajanas, was the guru of the famous musician Tansen. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<b>RADHA VALLABHA TEMPLE</b><a href="" name="a2"></a><br />
Another very popular temple of Vrindavana whih was founded by Hit Harivamsa Gosvami, who started the Radha Vallabha sect emphasizing devotion to Radharani. In this temple, there is no deity of Radharani, but a crown has been placed next to Krishna to signify Her presence. The original temple of Radha Vallabha was destroyed by the Muslims in 1670 and a new temple was built at the side of the old one.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
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This is the sacred place of the rasa dance and also where Lord Krishna offered service to Radharani by decorating Her hair with flowers, as well as massaging and painting Her lotus feet. Radha and Krishna would sometimes spend the night here, dancing with the gopis and enjoying various transcendental pastimes. There is also a small temple dedicated to Radha and Krishna's pastimes called Rang Mahal. Near the entrance to this garden is a kunda created by Lord Krishna. He pushed His foot into the ground just to please Lalitha devi when she was feeling thirsty and wanted to drink water. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
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This is one of the most important temples in Vrindavana. The original Deity was hand carved by Rupa Gosvami and given as a gift to his beloved disciple, Jiva Gosvami, who later built a temple here. The Deity now being worshipped is the pratibhu-murti (replica) and is considered nondifferent from the original Deity. Formerly this spot was in the middle of Seva-kunja and it was the bhajana place of Rupa Gosvami. One can have darsana of the sacred govardhana-sila by asking the pujari and giving a small donation. </span></div></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-72998667872867699512011-03-21T07:09:00.000-07:002011-03-21T07:09:41.950-07:00Nanda Devi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWh5nqG9EnQ01cerBOls3wQYZHaCngK6LYvO7LTQ6TS66EvRMLserRFS2AciZMKzoi32sK7LIks7j3ytmss2IsVdA21i53zLOtngSjPbPhlgJgOWToXMnws8HiRwF9IlH_eeQ7mY1MKhpC/s1600/chopta+oct+198.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWh5nqG9EnQ01cerBOls3wQYZHaCngK6LYvO7LTQ6TS66EvRMLserRFS2AciZMKzoi32sK7LIks7j3ytmss2IsVdA21i53zLOtngSjPbPhlgJgOWToXMnws8HiRwF9IlH_eeQ7mY1MKhpC/s320/chopta+oct+198.gif" width="320" /></a> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">The Nanda Devi National Park has been closed since 1982 to protect its bio-diversity and only now parts of the park have been open to the interested tourist. None less than Sir Edmund Hilary has described the sanctuary in glowing terms as "the training ground for adventure in India". No description of this trek would do justice to the scenery that unfolds in front of your eyes. The snow-clad peaks like Mount Bithartoli-Himal (6354 m), Nanda Ghunti (6309 m), Ranthi Peak (6003 m), Dronagiri (7066 m) and of course India's highest peak Nanda Devi (7817 M) herself in all their Majesty. The Nanda Devi basin must surely be one of the most legendary regions in the entire Himalayan chain. The mountain itself, revered since time immemorial by all those who live in its shadow, has long attracted the attention of the pioneering mountaineers and explorers, mystics and spiritualists, writers and everyday travellers who have visited the area. Everest may well be the highest peak in the world but the beautiful peak of Nanda Devi must surely be the most fascinating. The area first came to the attention of the Western world as a result of the 19th century explorations by Traill, Graham and Longstaff but shot to fame in the 1930's when Shipton and Tilman forced a route into the Inner Sanctuary. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain situated completely within India and is surrounded by a ridge wall of nearly 6000m. The only break in this wall is the Rishi Ganga, The trek also offers great views of the Auli bugyals, Urgam valley and Lata village and moving through forests of Rhododendron, Birch and Fir.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">The twin peaks of 7818m Nanda Devi, the bliss-giving goddess, form India's second highest mountain, situated in a remote region bordering Nepal and Tibet. The alpine glaciers, high valleys and flower-strewn meadows on the eastern approach to this magnificent mountain are an enticing world apart and ideal for trekking holiday. The Hindu shrine of Naha Devi heralds new vistas as the valley opens up to reveal the snow-capped peaks that tower above it. The best season is from April – November</span></div></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-16833503672178126582011-03-21T06:44:00.000-07:002011-03-21T06:44:35.801-07:00Neelkhanth Tample<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd52GFJPMBtQd-yTOmFCzPFGUC7e6Mhmf64J717gIy3jKoFm13U43Rhuas-dBm63pTO1BHYeV05c-2x3mf626Io0j95fpp273c99d13KCMKAR2xzv8HdovJJLWrdzuoF1BFxEVFAVqYyG/s1600/DSCF2053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd52GFJPMBtQd-yTOmFCzPFGUC7e6Mhmf64J717gIy3jKoFm13U43Rhuas-dBm63pTO1BHYeV05c-2x3mf626Io0j95fpp273c99d13KCMKAR2xzv8HdovJJLWrdzuoF1BFxEVFAVqYyG/s320/DSCF2053.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white;">The Neelkanth temple is situated on top of a hill across the Ganga river. According to mythology, after the sagar manthan Lord Shiva drank all the effluent venom here, which turned his throat blue, hence the name Neelkanth</span>.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-6258840529505563932011-03-11T16:57:00.001-08:002011-03-21T06:52:48.945-07:00HaridwarPilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-79959031820175557652011-03-11T04:13:00.000-08:002011-03-11T04:13:21.177-08:00Deopryag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq065uyC_umg63-u3cCJ9VdArl84VRBIVC6tFr267oqbAP3b3Nsx97J0zqKG8yYkX9KYb7MinbaatS_1-hOXr1lZXVczEFSorTwOUDRm6yQ-orO9gqWR9hXz-YI8BHcv9033rZ23NCMZzF/s1600/DSCF2061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq065uyC_umg63-u3cCJ9VdArl84VRBIVC6tFr267oqbAP3b3Nsx97J0zqKG8yYkX9KYb7MinbaatS_1-hOXr1lZXVczEFSorTwOUDRm6yQ-orO9gqWR9hXz-YI8BHcv9033rZ23NCMZzF/s320/DSCF2061.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Deopryag is famous for the confluence of two holy rivers, the Bhagirathi rushing down from Gaumukh and Alaknanda from Alkapuri glacier. The two rivers meet here to form the holy river Ganga. For most Indians, this confluence is no less holier than the sangam at Allahabad. It is believed that lord Rama came here for penance after having killed Ravana. The temple of Raghunath, houses a tall image of Lord Rama made of black granite. The Ram Temple is known as Raghunath temple. Srinagar, the earlier capital of Tehri Garhwal is at a distance of 33 km. It is the first Prayag (confluence) on way to Badrinath.</span></div></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-1967464257341758392011-03-11T00:48:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:48:34.493-08:00Do Dham Yatra (Yamnotri - Kedarnath)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Yamnotri Tample and Kedarnath Tample<br />
8 Night 9 Days.</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-56179505474096844702011-03-11T00:44:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:51:05.692-08:00Do Dham Yatra (Gangotri - Badrinath)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Do Dham Yatra (Gangotri - Badrinath)</strong><br />
8 Night and 9 Days</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-68749023432002395222011-03-10T20:47:00.000-08:002011-03-16T03:00:20.717-07:00Rishikesh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 88.75pt 0pt 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisZ4bXt11iSKrppwUfU5W8Pc_sJUB9ykKRTauNqC3FZ8nVyoeznrw_OqfsB8vuZZXJtx0WXzyDOgjzG9uQmzlvhHM96crya_fnVHiQkIxfoNgq9RzmeN6z9Btjngicr_U6ksOUshvqlHY/s1600/DSCF2046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisZ4bXt11iSKrppwUfU5W8Pc_sJUB9ykKRTauNqC3FZ8nVyoeznrw_OqfsB8vuZZXJtx0WXzyDOgjzG9uQmzlvhHM96crya_fnVHiQkIxfoNgq9RzmeN6z9Btjngicr_U6ksOUshvqlHY/s320/DSCF2046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Rishikesh is associated with Rama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>legend, hare he came<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>advice of sage<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vasishtha to do penance for killing Ravana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>king<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of Lanka.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are scores of ancient<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>temples<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and ashrams affording spiritual solace to pilgrims, the important among them<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>being temple of Bharata Pushkar temple, Shatrughan temple, Lahkhsmana temple,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Geeta Bhawan and the Punjab Kshetra. Rishikesh, also known as the “place of sagas” is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a spiritual town situated 24 kms upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of “Hrishikesh” had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name. It is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage and an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for the people who are interested in medtation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For the adventure seekers, Rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga week which attracts participation from across the world, is held here, every year, in February on the banks of the Ganga</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Laxman jhula A suspension bridge across river Ganga, on the old route to the shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath is worth visiting spot.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Triveny GhatA bathing Ghat which resounds with the ‘Arti’ performed every evening to river Ganga.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 88.75pt 0pt 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Some premier temples in Rishikesh are Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 88.75pt 0pt 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 88.75pt 0pt 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Some of the main Ashrams are Shivanand Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Mahesh Yogi Ashram, Shankaracharya Nagar, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Ved Niketan and Yoga Study Centre.</span></div></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-71777035046113758432011-03-08T07:44:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:33:46.247-08:00Yamnotri Tample (4Night/5days)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVgRv8T21RF72HufFL1DVXRn7bo9w4WpFJv4mcmTJHEs_cCA25x78tvWQS987SRHyQdyClkYogE3IGs86f6NXDALSE5Sukp1KPHS0PsAfeAAUw8Z0ZuBi-ZO028x8KbWExpalPIM7foK-/s1600/yamnotri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVgRv8T21RF72HufFL1DVXRn7bo9w4WpFJv4mcmTJHEs_cCA25x78tvWQS987SRHyQdyClkYogE3IGs86f6NXDALSE5Sukp1KPHS0PsAfeAAUw8Z0ZuBi-ZO028x8KbWExpalPIM7foK-/s320/yamnotri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the goddess Yamuna, is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. The temple of Yamunotri falls on the left bank and was originally constructed by Maharaj Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The shrine of Yamunotri is one of the "four dhams" of Uttaranchal Yamunotri temple is Situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi. Another 55 km away is Barkot, affording a fabulous view of the Banderpunch Range. Barkot is also approachable by road directly from all the major cities in India</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-78399360948658976142011-03-08T07:40:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:28:46.072-08:00Gangoti Tample (4 Night/5 Days)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3bLOlhfcWESKnIpIq2I-gVoU5xvyX5OEHotlZ1xGATc2MixT1HuyvXvg4VNCMQJjJSZzmTilkuT0ueE9qSXIvuMM4OkjNKK_UYWEcNutZfSiS7ImjA6ip2RB7BywQ0S_-GLycCbAbIQ5T/s1600/gangotri+Tample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3bLOlhfcWESKnIpIq2I-gVoU5xvyX5OEHotlZ1xGATc2MixT1HuyvXvg4VNCMQJjJSZzmTilkuT0ueE9qSXIvuMM4OkjNKK_UYWEcNutZfSiS7ImjA6ip2RB7BywQ0S_-GLycCbAbIQ5T/s320/gangotri+Tample.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Gangotri the source of the Ganga (Ganges) River and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in India's Chardam pilgrimage<br />
Gangotri Temple, constructed in the 18th Century, is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Near the temple is located a sacred stone where King Bhagiratha is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is a beautiful 20 ft high structure made of white granite. Gaumukh is about 18 kms is the proboscis of the Gangotri Glacier and is the source of the Bhagirathi River. Pilgrims have to trek upto the sacred spot on foot or they have the option of going on ponies to take a holy dip in the ice-cold water.<br />
<a name='more'></a></div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-4413788940000819402011-03-08T07:37:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:25:50.039-08:00Kedarnath Tample (4Night/ 5 Days)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7u3oTzg7S8Yh_VyYwr7MbKdcQHjuqFJANAEahSFMDiHR0vDOVLluoDu96ya_gZ_ccOaZ1Dc3SFamhCY9hS6vmG2XVxt1Iz6oQUp_y5uDv9ggZnxc5y7tLZLA085m4MCCY8A0RNW06x7c/s1600/kedarnath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7u3oTzg7S8Yh_VyYwr7MbKdcQHjuqFJANAEahSFMDiHR0vDOVLluoDu96ya_gZ_ccOaZ1Dc3SFamhCY9hS6vmG2XVxt1Iz6oQUp_y5uDv9ggZnxc5y7tLZLA085m4MCCY8A0RNW06x7c/s1600/kedarnath.jpg" /></a></div>Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Hindu">Hindu</a> temples dedicated to <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Lord_Shiva" title="Lord Shiva">Lord Shiva</a> and is located atop the Garhwal <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Himalayan_range" title="Himalayan range">Himalayan range</a> near the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Mandakini_river" title="Mandakini river">Mandakini river</a> in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Kedarnath">Kedarnath</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</a> in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/India">India</a>. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open only between the end of April to kartik purnima(full mooon). During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple are brought to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Ukhimath">Ukhimath</a> and worshipped there for six months. Here god <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Shiva">Shiva</a> is worshipped as Kedarnath, the 'Lord of Kedar Khand', the historical name of the region.<br />
The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 14 km uphill trek from [[Gaurikund] a hot waterbath ]. The temple is believed to have been built by <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Adi_Sankaracharya" title="Adi Sankaracharya">Adi Sankaracharya</a> and is one of the twelve <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Jyotirlingas" title="Jyotirlingas">Jyotirlingas</a>, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva.</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-59944607375839895222011-03-08T07:30:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:22:39.232-08:00Badrinath Tample (4Night/ 5Days)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Badrinath One of the most celebrated pilgrim spots in the country, it plays host to the famous Badrinath Temple. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu came to the area, called ‘Badri Van’, or the berry garden, to meditate after Narad rebuked the Lord for being immersed in worldly pleasures. The main deity is a meditating Lord Vishnu.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCyZw7WJptT2ElguOqxh4Z1UfJptXJ4QChoVwXJ6EwLXM9YoRTnbrQekZKgq3U_bOz5wVJKiOlk89dhR2f0alMXDyr77YmRvXvBkIEwsCUWfZEeEQyFxuqPnJqxEm0MpKx50hdEnkMUXE/s1600/badrinath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCyZw7WJptT2ElguOqxh4Z1UfJptXJ4QChoVwXJ6EwLXM9YoRTnbrQekZKgq3U_bOz5wVJKiOlk89dhR2f0alMXDyr77YmRvXvBkIEwsCUWfZEeEQyFxuqPnJqxEm0MpKx50hdEnkMUXE/s320/badrinath.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Facing the temple at the bank of Alaknanda River is a hot water spring known as "Tapt Kund", a bath in which is very refreshing to all travellers.</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081216855181067494.post-7923518116577096312011-03-08T07:26:00.000-08:002011-03-11T00:20:53.830-08:00Chardham Yatra (11 Night/ 12 Days)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbylhG2uT_f1BUlMI8tX-5HdHj8wymqNFHsIfOlIe3wXkLdT2GfoBhgZvqTh-CgECWd9hh1f7S_1ui27EY5XwGwBslOkYPy93zzsGVcYhyphenhyphenIoeeO5qdk1rO8mhDTWe6DudNqV85caRT5jL/s1600/milam+trek+042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbylhG2uT_f1BUlMI8tX-5HdHj8wymqNFHsIfOlIe3wXkLdT2GfoBhgZvqTh-CgECWd9hh1f7S_1ui27EY5XwGwBslOkYPy93zzsGVcYhyphenhyphenIoeeO5qdk1rO8mhDTWe6DudNqV85caRT5jL/s320/milam+trek+042.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The Himalayan shrines of Char Dham – Badrinath,Kedarnath,and Gangoti,Yamunotri. - these four shrines are amongst the holiest of Hindu temples and are collectively called CHAR DHAM which are nestled in the picturesque settings of the Himalayas. Since time immemorial both man and God have just one prayer - Shanti - for the living and the Departed. The Char Dham, also called the Deo Bhumi - The Adobe of the Gods..</div>Pilgrimages Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040125373628806705noreply@blogger.com0