NEVER ENDING VOYAGE

1. Hampta Pass Trek At   14,000 feet  Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh falls under those  rare, dramatic pass crossings  in the Himalayas. On one side is the lush green valley of Kullu — with forests, grasslands, and flowers blooming on the side of your trail. On the other is the almost arid, stark landscape of Lahaul, with barren mountains and almost no vegetation. 2. Beas Kund Trek Beas Kund has always been a famous trek around Manali.  After all, it takes you right to the source of the river that flows through the town. (You might have followed the very same river upstream while getting into Manali!) But one of the reasons trekkers love this trek is the setting. Picture this: Lush green grasslands flourish below the summits of the three biggest mountains around Manali. And hidden in these grasslands is the emerald lake out of which the river Beas emerges. 3. Markha Valley The Markha Valley trek is one of the most fascinating treks in Ladakh. The trek takes you on a beautiful journey

 1. Mana Valley Mana is a last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet/China in the Himalayas. It is located in the district of  Chamoli . It’s been designated as a “Tourism Village” by the Uttarakhand government. Mana village is one of best tourist attraction nearby to  Badrinath , It's just 3 kms from Badrinath town. The village is on the banks of the River Saraswati. It is situated at a height of around 3219 meters. The village is surrounded by Himalayan hills. 3. Pindar Valley Pindar Valley is a popular valley which is acknowledged for its exquisite natural serene and landscape. Pindar valley has number of villages which include Simli, Nalgaon, Narain Bagar, Meenag, Harmani, Kulsari, Tharali and Devaal. At Karanprayag, the Alaknanda River intersects the Pindari River. From there, these rivers flow together as Alaknanda River. Ganga, the National River, originates in Uttrakhand, its motherland. All the tributaries of Bhagirathi Ganga and Vishnupadi Alaknanda Ganga merg

 1. Puga Valley Puga Valley in the Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir is one of the areas in India, that showed significant potential for geothermal energy in early studies by the Indian government. Puga lies in the south-eastern part of Ladakh and forms a part of the Himalayan geothermal belt. This zone shows evidence of geothermal activity in the form of hot springs, mud pools, sulphur and borax deposits. 2. Neil Island This Island has an area of 13.7 square kilometers only. Given the flat landscape and the small area, Neil can be bicycled around with minimal effort. With its laid-back vibe, and lucid charm the island is soothingly different from its neighboring Havelock. Neil Island is best suited for those who want to spend a relaxed time among long deserted beaches. With little bustle, few activities to take up, and few resorts, this island is best for those who want to explore the island’s villages. 3. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest Pichavaram mangrove forest is located between two

 1. Phulbani, Odisha Phulbani is located at 20.47. It has an average elevation of 485 metres (1591 feet). It is located 211 km from  Bhubaneshwar , the  capital  of  Odisha  and 165 km from  Berhampur , the major city of South Odisha. Nearest railway station is  Rairakhol  around 100 km from here. The region around Phulbani has a variety of  flora  and  fauna . It is a place surrounded by hills and has a lot of small and big waterfalls around it. Katramal Waterfall, the most spectacular of the lot is situated at a distance of about 31 km from Phulbani. Putudi Waterfall, a hot spot among the local people is situated at a distance of about 18 km from Phulbani. Pakdajhar waterfall is situated at a distance of about 3–5 km from Sudrukumpa, a small village which is situated about 19 km from the main city of Phulbani. Last but not the least, there is Urmagarh waterfall, which is close to 21 km from Phulbani. Phulbani is surrounded by River Salunki.  2. Aksai Chin, Jammu & Kashmir Aksai

  Dehradun Culture Dehradun, a part of ‘Garhwal Region’ is predominantly inhabited by Garhwali people. This Himalayan city mainly portrays the pure influence of Garhwali tradition and customs. The chief languages spoken in Dehradun include Garhwali, Gorkhali, Punjabi, Sindhi, Kumaoni, Urdu, English and Hindi. Apart from the Garhwali People, other folks belonging to differing religions and backgrounds dwell here peacefully and harmoniously. Adding to this, Dehradun being a leading tourist destination registers the torrents of most colorful population. As the city is perched at the high altitude, the weather remains chiefly cold and windy all round the year. Due to that, people always wear woolen blankets and other woolen coverings. The traditional attire of women in Dehradun is saris with full sleeved blouses covered with a kind of jacket called Angra. Young girls wear full skirts and cover their head and shoulders with scarves. Men folk of Dehradun traditionally wear Dhoti, Langoti and

 TOP 8 PLACES TO SEE IN DEHRADUN Situated in the Doon Valley with a backdrop of the Shivalik and Lesser Himalayas, Dehradun is one of the quaint cities offering scenic delight. Known as Dehra during the British rule, this city became home to a lot of elite institutions and schools like Forest Research Institute, Doon School, and Welham Schools for boys and girls. Dehradun is now the capital city of Uttarakhand and is an ideal getaway for solo travelers, couples and families alike. Here is a list of must-visit places in Dehradun that ensure a memorable experience to tourists: Sahastradhara Robber’s Cave Tiger Falls Tapkeshawar Temple Tapovan Lacchiwala Mindrolling Monastery Malsi Deer Park 1. Sahastradhara, Dehradun Sahastradhara, also known as ‘Thousand Fold Spring’, is a beautiful place surrounded by caves and the Baldi River. Known for its high sulfur content, the spring water is said to have medicinal values. Other than this, the lime content in the spring water has given way to lim