East India | Kurseong, West Bengal | More about the city | Hotels in Kurseong | | Kurseong is a beautiful town set in the hills some 50 odd km from Siliguri and 30 km from Darjeeling. Trekking trails abound in the vicinity and the untouched beauty around pervades the senses. Thankfully Kurseong has escaped the onslaught of development and remains essentially a little Himalayan village that time forgot. |  | | | |
| Darjeeling, West Bengal | More about the city | Hotels in Darjeeling | | Moving up the hills one is greeted by smiling tea gardens, changing to firs, pines and fast moving torrents, while around 4,000 types of flowering plants and 300 varieties of ferns, including the rare tree fern. Beyond the town itself, modern elegant and sophistacated, lies nature in the raw in hills, valleys and forest, unbroken and untamed. |  | | | |
| Ranchi, Jharkhand | More about the city | Hotels in Ranchi | | Ranchi, capital of newly founded state of Jharkhand, is a picturesque city situated in valley of Chotanagpur at a high altitude of 2140 feet (654.5 meters) above sea level. Ranchi is well known for its picture perfect attractions like waterfalls, cool and calm climate, barren rocks, and hillocks. This calm and quiet city also is a emerging industrial town. Apart from being a tourist spot this place also boasts of several reputed educational institutions. D.... |  | | | |
| Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | More about the city | Hotels in Jamshedpur | | A city founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata, India, then known as Sakchi was home to the first private Iron and Steel company of India. The areas surrounding Jamshedpur are rich in minerals, including iron ore, coal, manganese, lime. Some of these areas are Jamadoba, Noamundi and West Bokaro. Located in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on the Chota Nagpur plateau, it is surrounded by the beautiful Dalma Hills, and the rivers Subarnarekha .... |  | | | |
| Kalimpong, West Bengal | More about the city | Hotels in Kalimpong | | At Kalimpong, Buddhism rubs shoulders with Hinduism and Christianity. Gompas, unusual churches, temples, monks and missionaries coexist in a genial society. The quaint bustling bazaar is a shoppers delight. The picture postcard countryside around Kalimpong has vast tracts of forests around Lava and Lolegaon. It includes the wild and protected Neora National Park, reaching up to the 3,152-m. high Rachela trijunction between Bhutan, Sikkim and West Bengal. T.... |  | | | |
| Gangtok, Sikkim | More about the city | Hotels in Gangtok | | Gangtok is situated in the lower Himalayas at an altitude of 1,780 metres (5,480 feet), in southeast Sikkim. The town lies on one side of a hill, with``The Ridg``, a promenade housing the governor`s residence at one end and the palace, situated at an altitude of about 6,000 feet (1,828 m), at the other. The city overlooks the Ranikhola in the valley below. Most of the roads are steep, with the buildings built on compacted ground alongside them. The peaks o.... |  | | | |
| Digha, West Bengal | More about the city | Hotels in Digha | | Known as Brighton of East – Digha is the most popular sea resort in West Bengal, located around 187 kms from Calcutta, attracting tourists throughout the year with its hard beach where one can drive on the beach during low tide. Bathing is advisable only during the low tide. |  | | | |
North India | Mussoorie, Uttaranchal | More about the city | Hotels in Mussoorie | | Mussoorie is located in the Garhwal hills. Due to its immense natural beauty, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hill stations. In 1820 Captain Young from the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made this place his residence. This marked the foundation of a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie, is derived from plants of Mussoorie which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually devel.... |  | | | |
| Solan, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Solan | | Solan is named after the Goddess Shoolini. Himachal Pradesh India is also known as the "mushroom city of India" because of the mushroom centre situated at Chambaghat. It is situated in Solan District.
Solan town is easily accessible by road as well as train. It is 68 kilometers from Chandigarh (2 hours journey by bus), and one can hire a taxi from there or take the train. However, be warned that you have to change to another train at Kalka (44 Km away) as.... |  | | | |
| Dehradun, Uttaranchal | More about the city | Hotels in Dehradun | | Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal. It is one of the most beautiful resorts in the sub mountain tracks of India, known for its scenic surroundings. The name Dehradun is a collection of two words "dera" meaning camp and " dun" meaning valley.Said to be one of the oldest cities in India, it is believed that Lord Rama and his brother did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king. During the 17th and 1.... |  | | | |
| Haridwar, Uttaranchal | More about the city | Hotels in Haridwar | | Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. It is situated on the right side of the bank of the holy Ganga, and is the point where the river spreads over the northern plains. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India. It is also one of the four venues for the Kumbh Mela, held in its magnitude every twelve years. Essentially a religious centre which holds promise of salvation for .... |  | | | |
| Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Dalhousie | | It is name after the British Governor - General of the l9th century, Lord Dalhousie. The towns height varies between 1,525 m and 2,378m, and it is surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, dodders, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains - and like a long silverline, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular sn.... |  | | | |
| Palampur, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Palampur | | The Kangra valley, of which Palampur (1249 m) is a major station, was the `Trigarta of old. It was one of the leading hill states and was once a part of the kingdom of Jalandhara. In local parlance, the world for `lots of water is `pulum, this is what has given Palampur its name and it is water that has given the valley so much of its character. Countless streams and brooks criss - cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice .... |  | | | |
| Kalka, Haryana | More about the city | Hotels in Kalka | | The town lies on the Ambala-Shimla national highway. It forms the last stretch in Haryana, after which the highway passes into Himachal Pradesh. On this highway, lies the famous temple of Kalka Devi. Built on austere lines, the temple boasts of a large following in the area with special festivities held in the days of Navratra. |  | | | |
| Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Parwanoo | | Along the National Highway No 22, as one cross the state border of Haryana into Himachal, there comes the town of Parwanoo. A couple of decades ago, this was a sleepy little village but today, it is a pulsating industrial town. |  | | | |
| Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Kasauli | | 77-km from Shimla and 35-km from Kalka, at 1,927m, Kasauli is a quaint little town that seems to exist in a time wrap of an era that reminds one of the 19th century. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by cobbled paths, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of neat little gardens and orchards. Mixed forests of chir-pine, Himalayan oak and huge horse chestnuts surround Kasauli. Its narrow road slithers up and down the hillsides and of.... |  | | | |
| Corbett, Uttaranchal | More about the city | Hotels in Corbett | | Jim Corbett National Park India is home to a variety of flora and fauna, Corbett Park is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards, and Elephants. Corbett Tiger Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account of habitat diversity. In the Jim Corbett National Park are found 110 tree species, 50 mammals’ species, 580 bird species, and 25 reptile species. |  | | | |
| Jalandhar, Punjab | More about the city | Hotels in Jalandhar | | Jalandhar, formerly Jullundhar is an ancient city in Punjab. Ruled by the Hindus and the Mughals in succession it is believed to be the oldest city in Punjab. Today this city is a highly industrialized centre being India`s foremost producer of world class sports equipments. It is the main area of the State which has maximum Non-Resident Indians. This has made it a rich and forward looking city. The city also has the distinction of producing some of the bes.... |  | | | |
| Kufri, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Kufri | | With its glorious views of forested slopes and tall ranges iced in a covering of perpetual snow, Kufri will keep you spellbound by its enchanting beauty. Also known as "The Switzerland of the East,” the refreshing atmosphere with its exotic flora and fauna will inspire and rejuvenate you.
Kufri is situated at a height of about 2500m above sea level. It is 16 km on NH 22 is this small town known for skiing during winter. Once just a kufer or pond, Kufri to.... |  | | | |
| Fagu, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Fagu | | Fagu is a vantage point with a panoramic view of ranges and valleys. It serves as a good base for exploring the nearby countryside which is flooded with orchards and forests.
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| Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Mashobra | | The cedar covered slopes of Mashobra are a welcome getaway from the congested roads of Shimla town. Streams of cool water and temples make it a picture perfect destination. Even though it is being recognized only recently as a hill retreat it finds mention in Edward J. Bucks book Shimla past and present. It was here that the famous Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed. Mashobra popularity grew by leaps and bounds among the jaded British high society, as Ind.... |  | | | |
South India | Idukki, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Idukki | | Idukki, the unspoiled natural queen of Kerala is a tourist paradise. Idukki is the most gifted district of Kerala. With high ranges of altitude varying from 2500 feet above sea level, Idukki is the district where forest and wild life abound. About 1500 Sq.Km. of its area is reserved forest, much of which is home to a variety of flora and fauna. This forest area house wild life like, tigers, deer, Indian bisons and monkeys. Streams, valleys and hills combin.... |  | | | |
| Alleppey, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Alleppey | | Nature finds her ultimate expression in the beautiful backwaters here surrounded by soft whispering palm trees and rich greenery - the natural ingredients for a perfect holiday.
Fondly called the Venice of the East, Alappuzha or Alleppey is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.
The snake boat races here ar.... |  | | | |
| Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Visakhapatnam | | Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as it was often called, is the best tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh. From Lakes to cool beaches, from beautiful hill ranges to caves and valleys, Visakhapatnam has them all. The district has many tourism spots that represent the culture and heritage of the true India. |  | | | |
| Thekkady, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Thekkady | | Thekkady, the name itself draws images of elephants, never-ending chains of hill and spice scented plantations. In the fresh, cool air of the Western Ghats lays the land of wild animals and simple and friendly people. The Periyar forest is the life line of this place and is one of the best and finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mount.... |  | | | |
| Kumarakom, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Kumarakom | | If Kerala is God’s own country then Kumarakom is the capital of that country. The meandering lagoons, the never ending paddy fields, the landscape peppered with coconut trees, backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life.
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| Pondicherry, U.T. | More about the city | Hotels in Pondicherry | | Pondicherry is a place which will not disappoint anyone, it has it all: a unique French flavor, a ashram town, lovely serene beaches, great food and accommodation to suit every taste and budget. The variety available is quite remarkable considering the size of Pondicherry. You can stay here for a day, over the weekend or even for a week or even longer, you will be spoiled for choices. Even though the catch line of Pondicherry says “even time takes a break .... |  | | | |
| Palakkad, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Palakkad | | Palakkad is the land of Palmyras and Paddy fields. It is the chief granary of Kerala, often called the Gateway of Kerala. Palakkad lies at the foot of the gigantic Western Ghats on the border of Kerala. |  | | | |
| Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Thiruvananthapuram | | The city of Trivandrum literally split into"Tiru","Anantha""puram" means "The town of Lord Anantha". The statement is quite appropriate since the temple is at the heart of the town. The city and its several other districts emerged in ancient tradition, folklore and literature. The Ays were the leading political power till the beginning of the 10th century A.D.
In 1684, during the regency of Umayamma Rani, the English East India Company tried to have cont.... |  | | | |
| Yelagiri hills, TamilNadu | More about the city | Hotels in Yelagiri hills | | If you want to enjoy that rare experience of doing nothing at all, just laying back and enjoying the greatness of nature, then Yelagiri is the place for you. It retains its pristine form, and thankfully, there is not much to see except nature at her best, in varying shades of green. The atmosphere is calm, with zero pollution, the pace is slow and it is an ideal getaway to unwind from the stresses and strains of city life. Most of the mobiles do not work h.... |  | | | |
| Kollam, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Kollam | | The district is bound on the north by Alappuzha and north east by Pathanamthitta districts on the east by Thirunelveli district of Tamilnadu, on the south by the Thiruvavanathapuram district and on the west by Arabian sea. |  | | | |
| Kottayam, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Kottayam | | Kottayam, among the state’s more mountainous districts, provides some of Kerala’s finest natural scenes, sandwiched as it is between serene palm-fringed backwaters on the west and the Western Ghats on the east. Much of this beauty is laid out in all its glory along the road which winds from Kottayam to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady through plantations of rubber, tea, coffee, and pepper. |  | | | |
| Kovalam, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Kovalam | | Kovalam is one of Indias well known beach towns, and is highly commercialized and very crowded through most of the year. But in spite of that Kovalam manages, against all odds, to retain much of the charm which made it a popular beach in the first place. |  | | | |
| Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu | More about the city | Hotels in Kodaikanal | | Kodaikanal is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. It is a charming hill station, stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. With its rocks, woods, lovely lake and bracing air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists. |  | | | |
| Varkala, Kerala | More about the city | Hotels in Varkala | | 54km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram, with its beautiful sands and cliffs, is a considerably more appealing beach destination these days.
Lying in the north of the capital Thiruvananthapuram, at a distance of 54 kms, the Varkala Beach is one of the most isolated Beaches in Kerala. |  | | | |
| Madikeri, Karnataka | More about the city | Hotels in Madikeri | | Coorg is situated on the Western Ghats of Karnataka in South India. For the adventurous at heart, it is an absolute treat. There are trekking, golfing and angling (Mahaseer too!) options available. Religious trips abound on Hindu and Buddhist circuits. Family getaways can be easily arranged. You can also relax your body and mind with special Ayurvedic massages. Coorg is also as trendy and happening as its close neighbor Bangalore.
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West India | Orchha, Madhya Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Orchha | | The history of Orchha is linked with the local Bundela rulers. The Bundela dynasty was founded by one of the local Rajput princes in the 11th century. Garkhurar was the earlier capital of the Bundelas. The Bundelas ruled the central part of India from Orchha, from 1531 to 1783. Raja Rudra Pratap moved the capital of the Bundelas to Orchha in 1531. The association of the Bundelas with the Mughals created many problems for the Bundelas. Bir Singh Deo, the ru.... |  | | | |
| Goa-Calangute, GOA | More about the city | Hotels in Goa-Calangute | | Goa Calangute beach is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the North of Goa. It is encircled by Arpora-Nagoa, Saligao and Candolim, in the Bardez taluka, and is just 15 km from Panajim, the capital of the state of Goa. The Calangute Beach is aptly referred to as the queen of the beaches and happens to be one of the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The captivating parish church is a major tourist attraction. The Landmark comp.... |  | | | |
| Satara, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Satara | | On Pune-Panaji Road 57.3 km away lays Satara, the district head-quarters, and old capital of Sahu Maharaj, grandson of Shiva-ji, from 1707 to 1749. This historical place is worth visiting. Various temples and a fort are there at Satara. |  | | | |
| Panchgani, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Panchgani | | Panchgani is a hill station in Satara District, Maharashtra, situated at an altitude of 1,334 m. It lies just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar and got its name from the five hills around it. On one side from Mahabaleshwar to Panchgani one can find the Krishna River flowing through the farms, ravines, and hamlets. On the other side there are the coastal plains.
From the time of the British, the air of Panchgani, with its high level of oxygen, has been famous fo.... |  | | | |
| Dahanu, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Dahanu | | A quaint seaside town with a huge sprawling beach, Dahanu is situated in Thane district. This once barren land thrived under Irani settlers and boasts of some of the country’s best chickoo orchards. Quite near is Udwada the sacred town of Paris. It has a large beautiful agiary which has a flame that’s has been kept burning for almost a thousand years. |  | | | |
| Pune, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Pune | | Pune, formerly known as Punavadi (in medieval times) and Poona by the British, is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Referred to as the “Queen of the Deccan,” Pune is the cultural capital of the Maharashtrians whose native language is Marathi.
Marathi is the most widely spoken language here although English, Hindi are also used. Pune is a cosmopolitan city. The city has witnessed a sizeable investment in the software and automobil.... | .jpg) | | | |
| Lonavala, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Lonavala | | Lonavala is an important hill station in the state of Maharashtra. It is popularly known as the jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains. Lonavala is set amongst the sylvan hills of the Western Ghats and is a popular gateway from Mumbai and Pune. It also serves as a starting point for tourists interested in visiting the famous, ancient Buddhist rock cut caves of Bhaja and Karla, which are located near this hill station. It also has an important Yoga center near it,.... |  | | | |
| Daman, U.T. | More about the city | Hotels in Daman | | Daman and Diu is the second smallest union territory of India. Lakshadweep is the smallest in terms of area as well as population. Daman and Diu are actually two parts, both on the sea side and both enclosed by Gujarat. Daman is near Surat is the South of Gujarat while Diu is near Junagadh in the Saurashtra Peninsula of Gujarat. Daman is a small part in the Gulf of Khambhat (cambay) while Diu is an island joined to the mainland of Gujarat by a creek.
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| Palghar, Maharastra | More about the city | Hotels in Palghar | | Palghar is an industrial town situated 120 km north of Mumbai, in Maharashtra. It is located on the Konkan coast, in north Maharashtra’s mango country. Though noisy, polluted, and dusty like any other industrial town, Palghar’s proximity with places of high tourist quotient makes it a suitable base for visiting tourists. The main occupation of the people of Palghar is farming and trading and working for companies based in Bombay. There is also a good numbe.... |  | | | |
| Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Mahabaleshwar | | Mahabaleshwar is situated in the middle of the Sahyadris, south of Pune. It is regarded as the queen of hill stations in Maharashtra and lies at an altitude of 1372 m. The tourists are enthralled by its exotic greenery, beautiful gardens, & breath-taking scenery. Once, it was the summer capital of Bombay Presidency during the British rule. Numerous majestic mansions built during the British days still stand as monuments of the Raj.
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| Khandala, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Khandala | | Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India, about three kilometers from Lonavala. Khandala is one of the important hill stations in the state of Maharashtra and is the pride of the Sahyadri Mountains. Khandala is endowed with abundant natural beauty and like Lonavala, it also provides a popular gateway from the hustle and bustle of cities of Mumbai and Pune. The picturesque green surroundings of this pretty hill stat.... |  | | | |
| Silvassa, U.T. | More about the city | Hotels in Silvassa | | This quiet, magical land of 72 villages has a chequered history. For a century and half, the fiery Portuguese were the masters of the land. The Indian nationalist volunteers liberated Dadra and Nagar Haveli in July 1954 and a pro-India administration was formed. |  | | | |
| Matheran, Maharashtra | More about the city | Hotels in Matheran | | Matheran is an undulating hilltop cloaked in shady trees that sprawls languidly at an altitude of 800 m. The journey involves an adventurous two-hour ascent in a toy train, with food and drink vendors and monkeys jumping on and off as the valley glides by sedately. Alternatively, a tough 11 km hike through thick and shady forests or a winding car drive can get you there just as well. Matheran’s cliffs, with incredibly steep drops to the plains below, creat.... |  | | | |
| Kanha, Madhya Pradesh | More about the city | Hotels in Kanha | | Kanha National Park, which is one of the most well known tiger reserves worldwide, is located among the Banjar and Halon valleys in the Mandla / Balaghat districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Its creation took place among, and after, a lot of turbulence and storm within concerned circles regarding rampant killing of wildlife in the area at the time. The central Kanha valley was declared a sanctuary way back in 1933 but got its status as a National Park.... |  | | | |
| Ranthambhore, Rajasthan | More about the city | Hotels in Ranthambhore | | Regular visitors consider Ranthambore as one of the best places in the world to see tigers. But here you don’t just see tigers; you see Jhumru, Jhumri, Sylvie, and Machhli. Each of Ranthambore’s denizens is well identified and The Ranthambore Bagh, with its trained guides, drivers and escorts, is perhaps your best bet to know who is who. |  | | | |
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