Where do u want to go this summer.
from my personal experience, the top 5 summer destinations is here for you.
- *Mussorie:The hill station of Mussorie came into being around the 1830s. What began as a small settlement grew into a large hill station. Mussorie was not named after a place in England. The British were content to follow the name given by the hill-folk. Growing in abundance was the Mansur shrub(Coriana nepalensis). You can still see the hardy bushes growing in places where few plants would dare to take a foothold.
Camel’s back road which is a 3 km stretch enjoyable for walking and horse riding. One can view the sunset in the Himalayas from here. The road passes through an old British graveyard and is named after a rock that resembles the back of a sitting camel. Gun Hill: The second highest peak in Mussoorie, Gun Hill offers an astounding view of the Himalayas, a bird’s eye view of Mussoorie and the entire Doon Valley. One can reach this spot through a Ropeway ride or a 20 minute trudge up a bridle path. Guns were actually placed on this hill during the British Raj and fired exactly at midday to allow people to adjust their watch.
Around Mussoorie we have Kempty Fall: The Kempty fall is a huge waterfall located in a valley. It is about 20 minutes drive from Mussoorie enroute Yamunotri. Zharipani Fall
A waterfall, a bout 8 km from Mussoorie, 6.5 by road and 1.5 km on foot. Bhatta Fall which is 7 Kms. from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun Road near Bhatta Village. 3 km of the journey is on foot. Mossey Fall some 7 km from Mussoorie, the fall is surrounded by a dense forest. One can go there via Barlowganj or Balahisar.
Also there is the Mussoorie Lake: A newly developed picnic spot about 6 km from Mussoorie. The lake has pedaled boat facility. Created by some bureaucrat who had perhaps run out of ideas to spend government grants.
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, about 18 km from Dehradun which itself is about 34 km from Mussoorie. Regular flights ply between Delhi and Dehradun thrice a week.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Dehradun, 34 kms away. It is the Northern Railway Terminus and is connected to all major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Lucknow and Varanasi. From Delhi, one can take the early morning Shatabadi or the over-night Mussoorie Express.
Road: Buses, taxis and private transports are available for Mussoorie from Dehradun and Delhi.
Distances
Delhi – 278 km
Rishikesh-85 km
Haridwar – 100 km
Shimla – 276 km
Chamba(Garhwal) – 50 km.
Mussoorie has three bus stands - Library Bus Stand, Masonic lodge and Tehri Bus Stand. Buses are available for Kempty fall during season near Riviera Hotel Stand.
- *KulluSurrounded by the Pir Panjal, Parvati and Barabhangal ranges, Kullu lies at the confluence of the Parvati and Beas rivers. This temple town is renowned for the Dusshera celebrations and is the gateway to Manali.
Its location is at an altitude of 4000ft and it is at a distance 570 kms from Delhi
the places to see are Raghunath Temple: The temple is 400 years old and is dedicated to Lord Rama. Masheshwar Mahadev Temple(15 kms): This 9th century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is famous for its intricately carved idols.
Manikaran: 45 kms from Kullu, Manikaran is famous for its hot springs where it is believed that a holy dip washes away sins. Some nearby Places are Dalhousie, which was acquired by the British from the Raja of Chamba, it is famous for its public schools.Shimla, which is The summer capital of the British, it still retains the old world charm. Manali, a good place for the adventure seeker, it is the starting point for treks into the Himachal hills and also for river rafting and skiing in winters.
how do you get there is by road: it is well connected by buses from Delhi, Shimla and Ludhiana.
- * Alappuzha Alappuzha - the Town in Brief
Alappuzha or Alleppey is one of the exotic backwater sites of India’s southern state Kerala. Washed by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. Alappuzha attracts tourists not only by its natural beauty but also through its locally made coir products that are of a very superior quality.
Separated out from the former districts of Kottayam and Quilon, Alappuzha consists of seven taluks spread over an area of 1414 sq km. It is bounded by Kochi and Kanayannur taluks on its north; Vaikom, Kottayam, Changanassery Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Adoor taluks on its east; Kannathur and Karunagappally taluks on its south and the exotic Lakshadweep of the Arabian Sea on its west.
There are several places of tourist interest in and around Alappuzha.
Punnamada Kayal, the must-visit place of Alappuzha where the annual Nehru Trophy boat race takes place. During the month of August-September, the backwaters become crowded with thousands of spectators and a large number of competitors who come to participate in the famous Nehru Trophy boat race.
Krishnapuram Temple, the two-storied building of Alappuzha, displays the typical Keralan style of architecture. The largest mural painting, Gajendra Miksham, is displayed in a museum here.
Ambalapuzha Temple, where Lord Krishna is worshipped, is also an important place to visit in Alappuzha. Here one can see the typical temple architecture and culture of Kerala along with the chance to taste the Keralan delicacy, payasam, which is served to the visitors in Alappuzha during the festival times of March/April.
St. Andrew’s Church, established by the Portuguese missionaries in Alappuzha, celebrates the feast of St. Sebastian in a fun-filled, festive way.
Situated in the heart of Alappuzha, Mullackal Temple, dedicated to goddess Rajarajeswari, is also a place worth visiting.
Surrounded by thick-green forests, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple of Alappuzha is a holy place where the king of serpents is worshiped. Number of devotees from all over India and abroad visit this place every year.
The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple of Alappuzha is believed to have miraculous powers and hence visited by number of pilgrims every year.
Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple are the oldest temples of Alappuzha and are sites worth visiting, especially during the time of festivals.