WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS...03

Read More

Why Visit Hill Stations in India?

India is known as the natural beauty tourist destination and do you know the reasons?

If not, it’s because of the picturesque Indian Train Stations located at the top hills. To be honest, these Hill Stations become increasingly popular both the domestic and foreign visitors. They also offer world class accommodation at reasonable rates.

Ten Hill Stations at India

Darjeeling Hill Station. Labeled as the queen of all the hill stations in India, the Darjeeling is known as the place to embrace Tibetan Culture and Himalayan Tribal Life, which is situated in the east India.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Himalayan Mountaineering Institution
• Ghoom
• Yiga Choeling Monastery
• Mac Farlene Church at Kalimpong
• Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
• Tea Garden and orchard Mirik

Kodaikanal Hill Station. Located in the South, the main reasons this station is popular are: its wooden slopes, beautiful waterfalls and rocky outcrops.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Coaker’s Wak
• Kurinji Andavar Temple
• The Orchid Museum, the Shenbaganur
• Dolphin’s Nose
• The Perumal Peak
• Berijam Peak
• Kukal Cave

Kahandala Hill Station. Situated at a set height of 625 mt at the West, the Khandala is known for its fascinating panoramic beauty. The best period to visit Khandala is between the months of October and May.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Rajmachi Park
• The beautiful vast garden of Ryewood
• The natural Duke’s Nose
• The children garden known as Lohagad Darshan
• Majestic view of Kune Falls
• The Sakur Plateau
• The break testing Monkey Hill

Lonavala Hill Station. Located in the western part of Maharashtra, India, the best time to visit Lonavala isbetween October and May.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• The lakes of Walvan Dam
• Karla and Bhaja Caves
• Rock Climbing at Duke

Manali Hill Station. Situated at the North part of India, the hill station provides a striking haven for adventure sports like skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, trekking and rafting. The best time to visit the place is summer.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• The cave of Arjun Gufa
• The four-story wooden temple of Hadimba
• The famous Shiva temple of Jagatsuhk
• The awesome peaks and glaciers of Kothi
• The perfect meditation temple of Manu
• Buddhist monasteries
• The beautiful Rahala Waterfalls
• Panoramic view of Rohtang Pass
• Fine ski slopes of Solang Valley
• Vashist Hot Water Springs

Mount Abu Hill Station. Located in the north green oasis, the Mount Abu is the highest point between Nilgiris and Himalayan ranges.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Natural spring flowing of Gaumukh Temple
• Beautifully carved Delwara Jain Temple
• Favorite Adhar Devi Temple
• Sight of the setting sun in the hill
• Enchanting Andra Point
• Beautiful Shri Raghunathji Temple
• Interspersed Gardens and Parks
• Archeological excavations at museum at art galleries

Mussoorie Hill Station. The charming hill station at the north is the hub center of education, business, tourism and beauty. Best time to visit Mussorie is all throughout the year.

Not to be Ignored to See:

• The memorable Gun Hill
• Picnic Haven in Municipal Garden
• Snow viewing at Childer’s Lodge
• Bhatta Fall

Nainital Hill Station. Popular due to its green hills and lakes and also the home of Nainital Lake, this is 1,434x 463 meters length.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Beautiful pristine valley of Bhimtal
• The anglers paradise of Khurpatal
• Modern Pilgrimage in Kainchi
• Beautiful Hill Resort of Ranikhet

Ooty Hill Station. Tagged as the summer retreat in South India, the Ooty is a timeless landscape of beauty and elegance.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Children Amusement Park
• View of Highest Peak, Doddabetta
• The Viable Peak of Mukkurthi
• Tropical Green Forest of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Shimla Hill Station. Located at the summer capital of British India is the Shimla. Here, the facilities are developed, attractions are attention-grabber and temperature is not too high during summer.

Not to be Ignored to see:

• Brilliant Landscape at Naldhera
• Cricket Pitch at Chail
• Pleasant Views at Fagu
• Picnic Grounds at Kufri
• Wonderful slopes of Narkanda
• Spectacular view at Sarahan
• Sulfurous Springs at Tattapani

There are also Hill Station Tour Packages offered to you. Look for these packages (Himachal Magic, Himalayan Heritage Tour Package, Hill of Himachal Pradesh, etc..) and your stay will be filled with pure fun and excitement.

PR: wait... I: wait... L: wait... LD: wait... I: wait... wait... Rank: wait... Traffic: wait... Price: wait... C: wait...

Read More

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS...02

Read More

How to Decide on Your Top Holiday Destination as a First-time Traveler?

What are your top holiday destinations? Perhaps, the answers you’ll get depend on the type of person you’re talking to. If you are talking to classy people, they prefer to go to Paris. To those who want to experience the life in busy streets, they will go in NYC. To those who long for beaches and oceans, they want to visit Hawaii.

Oftentimes, I think the life of a tennis athlete is perfectly nice. These athletes tour around the world just to play tennis. They don’t have any responsibilities to think about. Hotel accommodations, shopping, dine-ins and restaurants etc. these are all paid by their marketing sponsors.

I’m sure several people envy these athletes. The fact they are blessed with plenty of chances to explore each nation or city’s own beauty; they are probably the luckiest people alive (except if they are injured or feeling sick). They can enumerate ten to twelve places if you probably ask them what their top holiday destinations are.

Yet, I wonder what the secret formula of a perfect getaway as a first-time traveler. I was making my blog hopping a while ago and I discovered the success of a perfect getaway is research.

Why Research is Important?

1. By researching, you can evaluate your likes and your dislikes.
2. By researching, you’ll understand the procedures on how to get discounts and special privileges.
3. By researching, you can talk to different travel agents.
4. By researching, your awareness gets sharper (you’ll know what to bring, you’ll know the right techniques in packing etc.).

Yet, things didn’t end there. Some people still have questions related to traveling. So, my next concern is:

How to Choose your Top Holiday Destination if you’re a first-time traveler?

1. Enumerate your reasons why you want to go in that place. Whether you like it or not, traveling is about money. To ensure the satisfaction of your first travel, make sure you’re heading to the right destination of your dreams. Never go in a place just because you see it in commercials. It will be nicer if you list all the possible reasons and drawbacks before making decisions to why you are going there.
2. Be knowledgeable about what mode of traveling you want to take part. There are lots of great places in the world and these days, you can spend it on land or water. I’m sure you don’t want to end up like a confused person in the middle of a cruise ship when all you want to do is tour around the gigantic churches in Italy.
3. Stay in your budget. This is a basic reminder for all the first-time travelers out there. Your budget is like the bread and soul of your vacation. You can’t full feel the thrill of your adventure when all you need to think is how much money I still have in my account. To save money, you need to apply for a vacation packages or if you’re unaware of the term, ask your travel agent about it and he can make the arrangements for you.

Read More

Suffolk Web Genealogy Guide

Suffolk County librarians created a genealogy web guide as part of the SuffolkTopicGuides. It is well organized guide that highlights genealogy resources available to the public. It is a good starting point for anyone interested in starting or expanding their genealogical research. While you are viewing the genealogy guide, check out the other available topic guides. Subjects range from astronomy, career to travel.

Read More