Auli is located in the Chamoli District of the Uttarakhand state and enjoys the status of an important ski resort in India. The snow-capped mountain slopes offer enough thrilling experiences to the professional and novice skiers as well. In the local language here, Auli is known as ‘Bugyal’ which means a meadow. Auli interestingly lies on the way to the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre of Badrinath. After the creation of new state Uttarakhand, Auli emerged as a great tourist destination. Auli is famous for its wonderful panoramic sights of the lofty peaks of the Himalayan Mountain range. At Auli, tourists can also enjoy 4 km long cable car trip which is the longest in Asia. Besides these attractions, the adventure loving tourists can follow an interesting trekking route as well making your Holiday in Auli for Winter Skiing a huge success. There is an important training centre of Indo-Tibetan Border Police in Auli. The town also has a small temple that has some connections with the great epic of Ramayana. The weather of this place is mostly unpredictable. However, the best time to visit Auli for skiing purposes is from the last week of January to first week of March. There is no railway station or airport in and around Auli, so tourists can reach there by road on an adventurous trip. The route is extremely dangerous and traveling in night is not recommended at all. From New Delhi to reach Auli, one needs to stop at Haridwar which lies around 214 km from New Delhi on National Highway No. 58. From Haridwar, one can take bus service to Joshimath. Places to Visit Rudraprayag Rudraprayag is a small town and religious centre located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is known primarily for being one of the five confluences (called sangam in Hindi) of the Alaknanda River. It is located at a distance of around 80 kilometres from Kedarnath one of the most famous religious places in India. According to Hindu mythology, it is birthplace of Ragas which are considered the base of Indian music. Besides its cultural and religious significance, Rudraprayag is also a beautiful hill station. It is surrounded by high snow-capped mountains and a rich and beautiful forest of Deodar and Pine trees. A calm and small place, Rudraprayag is a good short stop for travelers going towards higher altitudes of Himalayas. Rudraprayag offers a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere amidst the natural beauties of the Himalayas. Nandaprayag Nandaprayag is a small town and religious centre located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is known primarily for being one of the five confluences (called sangam in Hindi) of the Alaknanda River. It is located on way to Badrinath and is a lesser known travel destination, but is a very beautiful place which can be rewarding for people interested in exploring lesser known places. Nandaprayag offers a fabulous travel experience due to its beautiful mountain ranges and the breathtaking sceneries around. For local people of Uttarakhand, it is an important stop and connecting point for people travelling from Kumaon to Garhwal (the two regions of Uttarakhand) and vice versa. It doesn’t have any place to stay for tourists but is easily accessible from the nearby town of Joshimath. Joshimath Situated in the hills of Uttarakhand - the Himalayan state of India, Joshimath is an important religious town. Joshimath is one of the four cardinal Pithas established by Adi Shankara who was a famous Indian scholar and religious leader. Joshimath is very close to the more famous religious town Badrinath and is an important stop for pilgrims on way to Badrinath. Situated in the majestic Himalaya hills, Joshimath offers breathtaking natural views apart from its religious significance to travelers.
Due to the tough hilly terrain and extreme weather, the best time to visit Joshimath is during the summer especially between April and October. One should carry warm clothing while visiting Joshimath as the weather can be pretty cold even during the summers. It is a great place to visit for all kinds of travelers is it religious or nature lovers.
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The pristine land of Indian subcontinent is famous for its gods, goddesses and of course, its ancient, unique and sacred temples. Home to almost 30 million gods the entire length and breadth of India is replete with temples, dedicated to different deities. It is an undeniable fact that Pilgrimage Tours to India will grant you some divine intervention and engulf you in a feeling of deep devotion and immense spiritualism. Here are some of the most famous temples of India: Golden Temple, Amritsar Alias: Swarn Mandir Religion: Sikhs Area: 40.50 sq feet Location: Punjab Brief: Also known as Harmandir Sahib, the pristine Golden temple is located in Amritsar, Punjab and is considered as one of the holiest shrines in the entire Sikh religion. Golden temple ranks among one of the most popular temples in India. This gurdwara which is also a temple is known for being a massive pilgrimage destination for Sikhs. Sikhs from all across the globe make sure to visit this pious centre of pilgrimage in Amritsar making it an extremely popular tourist attraction for pilgrimage purposes. Golden temple is open to all and every one can worship even if they belong to different religion. Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Rajasthan God: Hanuman Ji Religion: Hindu Location: Dausa, Rajasthan Brief: Mehandipur Balaji Mandir is a sacred place for all religions especially Hindus. Mehandipur Balaji mandir is a famous temple of Lord Hanuman ji. It is located in Dausa, a district in Rajasthan. Hanuman ji or Balaji is believed to cure evil spirits, black magic or bad spells that cause pain and problems in life. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu & Kashmir Goddess: Maa Durga Location: Trikuta Hills, Jammu & Kashmir Brief: Mata VaishnoDeviin Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. Vaishno Devi temple one of the holiest Hindu temples and is dedicated to a manifestation of goddess Durga - Shakti. This place is located in the majestic hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Akshardham Temple, Delhi Location: East Delhi Brief: Akshardham temple is located in east of New Delhi. Akshardham is a famous temple situated on the bank of Yamuna River. It is dedicated to lord Swaminarayan. It is a Hindu temple but people of all religion can come to see the beauty of akshardham temple. Birla Temple, Jaipur Alias: Laxmi Narayan Temple Location: Jaipur, Moti Dungri fort Brief: Birla temple Jaipur, RajasthanBirla mandir dedicated to god Laxmi narayan is situated below the Moti Dungri fort. It is also known as Birla Mandir, one amongst the famous temples in India and RajasthanBirla temple looks Majestic when lit at the night. This temple was built in the year 1988 by Birla group. Konark Sun Temple, Orissa Alias: Black Pagoda
Location: Puri district, Orissa Brief: Konark Temple also called Konark sun temple is a famous temple of Orissa, South India. Konark temple is also popularly known as the black pagoda. Konark temple represents the sun god (surya dev). Whole temple is in the shape of a chariot of sun god. |
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