Saturday, February 25, 2012

Beauty and Adventure Attraction of Ladakh

The high mountain passes of Ladakh make it is a thrilling place to visit. The geography and culture of Ladakh are amazing. The Tibetan-Buddhist culture draws a lot of tourist attention. It is also one of the most preferred destinations for adventure tourism in India. The Ladakh region is situated between the two great mountain ranges in north and south, which make it a perfect place for adventurous activities like trekking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, etc.
Some of the exhilarating trekking trails, which can be covered in Ladakh during Ladakh tours, are:
Himalaya Mountain Biking Tour:
Enjoy the pleasing experience of going through the high passes of the mountains on bikes (bicycles). Enjoy the ride as no city pollution or traffic will be there to hinder your trip. It will be both fun and challenging to cross two of the highest mountain passes of the world. While going through these rough terrains, enjoy the spectacular view of snow-capped peaks and landscapes.
Trekking in Ladakh
With two neighboring mountain ranges, trekking is one of the most famous tourist activities in the region. During your Himalaya tours you have to make plan as per sightseeing and places to visit in ladakh region. Trekking is a great way to see the wonders of Nature from a closer distance. With proper preparation and a clear weather, you can enjoy trekking with ease.
Sightseeing in Ladakh:
Although Ladakh is mostly famous for adventurous tourism, it still has many places to see and visit. The Buddhist Culture has a major influence in the region. There are few monasteries in the region which are centuries old.
Hemis Monastery and Hemis Festival:
It is a well-known Tibetan-Buddhist monastery located in Hemis, Ladakh. It is said to be made before the 11th century. Every 12 years, a great festival is celebrated in the memory of the Lord Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche). The main attraction of the festival is the mystic mask dances. It is a great place to visit for spiritual enlightenment.
Padum Valley
It is the main administrative center of the Zanskar sector of Kargil district. There are some Buddhist monasteries located near Padum. It was also the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Zanskar. It has become a major trekking base lately.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Famous Tourist Hotspots of South India

South India is a place full of amazing things. The state of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu along with the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry holds many tourist attractions. Each state has plenty of natural and man-made wonders. Natural wonders include backwaters, beaches, forests and wildlife while temples, monuments, ruins of ancient buildings and the hill stations are the man-made wonders. All these places are a must visit during your South India Tours.


Kerala is listed in the list of ten paradises of the world and is also called the God’s Own Country. Kerala Backwaters are famous throughout India and the world. Other major tourist attractions are the beaches, lake resorts, Ayurveda spas, temples, hill stations and wildlife sanctuary.

Tamil Nadu’s tourism industry is based on tours of Hindu temples. There are 34000 temples in Tamil Nadu. It also has many UNESCO world heritage sites. Other places of tourist interest are backwaters, Wildlife sanctuaries, Water fall, Hill stations and beaches. It is also famous for many colorful festivals like Pongal, Mattu Pongal, Karthikai Deepam, etc.

Karnataka is a land full of monuments. It has 507 (the second largest number among the Indian states) centrally protected monuments in India. The main tourist attraction is the ancient sculptured temples and monuments. The beaches, forests, hill stations, National parks and wildlife sanctuaries, Dams, Waterfalls and caves are piety interesting. Adventurous activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, river crossing, caving, etc. is also becoming more popular among tourists.

Andhra Pradesh has a very rich cultural heritage and history. One can find many temples of Hindu God all around Andhra Pradesh. It is best known for its pilgrimage sites. The Hyderabad city is famous for its rich history, culture and architecture. Food is one of its main specialties because Hyderabad is considered to be the meeting point for North and South India. Take a tour to south India to find an amazing and unique flavor of India.

Travel agents for India are arranged all necessary things for your planned tours according to your budget.

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