Mcleodganj - Best Hill Station Close to Dharmsala

A best Indian tourist place Mcleodganj is our next target. It is imposing and chilled tourist spot situated at upper area of Dharmasala. Mcleodganj is named after British former Governor of Punjab Mr. David McLeod. The city is having another name such as Lhasa.

It’s a hill station of Himachal Pradesh located at altitude of 1700 meter. Many ancient temples of region are famous spot for visitors. Many monasteries and structural monuments are also available for the travelers. 

Some big attraction of Mcleodganj are mentioned below:

Bhagsu Falls: waterfall known as Bhagsu is the small but very impressive fall at only 2 km distance from central part of Mcleodganj. Taxi is available from the Mcleodganj to reach the waterfall, though people can hire the autos as well. Reaching this spot allow visitors to take pleasure of trekking as well. 

Dal Lake: a wonderful lake area located at only 2 km distance is another spot for travelers. The lake is closer to Mcleodganj market and scenic beauty is best thing to watch at the spot. Lake is located at only altitude of 1775 meters, though voyagers have to travel towards vehicular road of village Naddi. Surrounding area of lake is covered with dense green forest and base camp is available for safari ride. 

Hanuman-Ka-Tibba: a best place of Mcleodganj is Hanuman-Ka-Tibba famous for trekking events. People who love challenges can attain to Hanuman-Ka-Tibba. This place offers amazing breathtaking view of hills. This highest peak of Dhauladhar ranges is popular for scenic views. People named this place as White Mountain due to covered snow peaks. 

Triund: one of the ranges of  Himalayas known as Triund is next spot for us. This is a famous attraction for travelers located at 9 km distance from City Mcleodganj. The breathtaking sight becomes special in winter season as the peak-Indera get covered with white snow and in moon light it gives different vision to visitors. This unpolluted place is eco friendly and many doctors are referring their patients to visit Triund. 

Tsuglagkhang: a place that is located in southern direction of Mcleodganj city is next spot. This holy abode is famous for Buddhist temple Tsuglagkhang. You can reach by taxi to this spot from anywhere in Mcleodganj. 

Namgyal Monastery: a monastery located in Dharamsala is also a spot for travelers. This sacred building is located close to home of Dalai Lama. Natural beauty and lush pine jungles are best thing to watch in this location. 

Tibet Museum: don't forget to visit Tibet Museum positioned in the area of Tsuglagkhang Complex. It is 5 km away from Dharamsala so once you reach museum you can also attain to Dharamshala. 

Trekking: adventure lovers are always visiting range of Himalayan for trekking and similar thing is possible at Mcleodganj as well. You can enjoy the trekking part of the city on many hills. 

Attaining to Mcleodganj:

If you are reaching to Mcleodganj from Shimla then you have to cross the 159 km distance, though Chandigarh is 275 km away, New Delhi is 522 km away, Indore is 1332 km and Bangalore is 2708 kms far from the Mcleodganj. 

By Train: closest big railway station with meter gauge are Nagrota and Kangra. However, these stations are having train for Mcleodganj station. Pathankot is 90 kms away from Mcleodganj serving nation with many broad gauge trains. Pathankot is directly linked to many big cities of India such as Hoshiarpur, Ahmadabad, Bhatinda, New Delhi, Jammu, Rourkela, Tatanagar and Udhampur.

By Air: closest air hub for town is Gaggal also recognized as Dharamsala airport located at 10km distance only from City McLeodganj. Flights from New Delhi and Kullu are available for 3 days in week to Gaggal. Hiring taxi is best option from the airport as that will take only charge of Rs 1,000 to reach McLeodganj. Talking about the closer international airport New Delhi is best air hub to reach Mcleodganj. 

By Bus: deluxe buses are accessible from New Delhi towards McLeodganj though travelers have to cover the distance of 522 kms from New Delhi and charges will be around Rs 1,000 for single seat. 

Yamunotri - Religious Hill Station of Uttarakhand

India a delighted country is my favorite destination. Tourism in India is always special as there are countless heaven areas where people can spend their holidays. The amazing hill areas, landscapes, valleys, dense forest and many other things makes the India first destination for the visitors. I know the world is full of wonderful places, though the spots of India are not compared to even the best locations of world. Loads of languages, their tradition and the culture of India make it special country. In this short note we are going to discuss about one of the ranges of Himalaya known as Yamunotri. It’s a religious place of India, but full of natural beauty and high hills. Yamunotri is the place I never visited but I want to reach this place once in my life. 

Yamunotri is kind of place that is equal to heaven because it is on the peak of Himalaya hills. It looks like sky is touching the earth at the peak of Himalayas. You are definitely going to miss this place all the time if you will not visit. Yamunotri is located in Garhwal region in Himalaya ranges. Yamunotri city is located under popular state of India “Uttarakhand”. This hill place is full of attraction and allure. Altitude of Yamunotri is 3293 mts from the sea level lies close to India China border. I refer this place as holiest center of India because the famous Yamuna river origins from this place. According to Hindu pantheon is having countless unparallel panoramas of scenery. 

The glacier of Yamunotri is origin of river Yamuna. The thermal springs of Yamunotri are special. As per Hindu culture Yama is the brother of Yamuna and Yama is the divinity of death. Thrilling ranges of hills in this region are able to take your breath away. Major spots of this place are green valleys and dense forest areas. 

However, some of the best places of Yamunotri are described below:

Sapta Rishi Kund: A pond that is popular for enthralling is first destination for visitors in Yamunotri. Sapta Rishi Kund is the place from where the River Yamuna begins his journey. This lake is located at the highest peak of 4421 meters from the sea level. The scenic areas are not easily reachable in the region because maximum spots are covered snow and trying for trekking in these hills could be dangerous. However, Sapta Rishi kund is easily reachable because local administration is having direct road for the spot from lower area of the hills. This spot is only 10 kms away from Yamunotri City Center. 

Surya Kund: another lake that is famous for cooking the rice directly on the water. It’s a kind of hot lake where the water is always hot in every season. People believe Surya is the father of Yamuna and he is giving power of boiling to the lake. The average temperature of lake is 1900 F so cooking in such pond is possible. 

Divya Shila: Next location for you in Yamunotri is Divya Shila that is the powerful pillar of rock. Reach Surya Kund as Divya Shila is located close to Suyra kund. Attaining to this place will give you ethereal feelings. 

Yamunotri Temple: a holy spot is our next destination that is perched at 3030 mts altitude from the sea level. Temple is constrcuted on Kalind Mountain and flowing River Yamuna is special thing to watch here. Yamunotri temple is listed in char dham yatra conducted by the Hindus every year. 

Trekking: maximum locations of Yamunotri are dangerous but there are certain areas where you can do trekking and can enjoy the adventurous events. Ardous road is one of them allowing you for trekking. Nature lovers always visit this place for adventure and elevation is 3030 mts. 

Badkot: a view of natural valleys is possible from Badkot that is also known as Bandarpoonch. This place is 49 kms distant from Yamunotri central part. The ancient temples of Badkot are world famous. This holy place is offering divine atmosphere to the visitors. 

Hanuman Chatti: flow of Yamuna river is very high and you can view or can swim in Hanuman Chatti. It is the thrilling hill located at only distance of 13 kms from Yamunotri. Here two rivers Yamuna and Ganga meet and flow downwards. The scenery of such area is amazing that you are never going to forget the location. 

Janki Chatti: another most exciting spot for voyagers is Janki Chatti. It’s again hot water spring place located at 3 km gap from Yamunotri. 

Kharsali: A location used in some of the Bollywood movies is next destination for you in Yamunotri. Placed at few kms distance from Yamunotri and recognized as Janki Chatti. Exciting adjacent and charming atmosphere is special thing of Kharsali. 

Yamunotri is turned as demanding tourist destination in last few years. If you are planning for amazing spots for this vacation then you must try for Yamunotri. 

Attaining to Yamunotri:

We all know that train is the best media of transport in India. If you are reaching Yamunotri from Chandigarh then you have to travel for 394 kms distance, though Delhi is 419 km away, Shimla is 509 km far, Nagpur is 1470 km far and Mumbai is 1795 km distant. 

By Train: the big and closest railway station to reach Yamunotri is Dehradun connected to almost ever part of the nation. Direct trains for Dehradun are available from Haridwar, Moradabad, Ambala Cant, Chandigarh, Delhi, Chennai and many big cities. 

By Air: International customers can reach to Delhi for Yamunotri visit. However, Delhi is far from Yamunotri but frequent flights are available from big nations to Delhi. Jolly Grant is the domestic airport close to Dehradun that is having good amount of flights from several cities of India. Distance of airport from Yamunotri is only 210 km. 

By Road: attaining to Yamunotri directly through road is possible, though the route is little difficult because of high hills. Road till Hanuman Chatti is properly managed by local admin. Direct buses from Rishikesh, Dehradun,Tehri Garhwal and other cities are available for Yamunotri. Uttarakhand state is having many buses for Yamunotri. If you are coming from Uttarkashi and Barkot you will get the direct bus for Yamunotri.

Devprayag - Holy Hill Area of Uttarakhand

An impressive destination for travelers in India is Devprayag. Some people call this place as Devaprayāg or Devanagari. This small town of Tehri Garhwal region is very famous as it having religious values for Hindus. Devprayag comes in Uttarakhand State, India and it is also listed in Panch Prayag list. Alaknanda River is meeting to Bhagirathi River at Devprayag so it’s having more values for the religious people of India. These two rivers take name of Ganga from the meeting point of town. 

The word Devaprayag comes from Sanskrit which means confluence of God. The major spot of town is temple of Raghunathji located on the top of hill. This shrine is constructed of big and heavy stones. 

Key Attraction of Devprayag:

Temple of Raghunathji: one of the ancient temples of God Rama is situated at this place. Its nearly 10,000 years aged made of rocks near the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers. If you are visiting the spot then must attend the special aarti conducted in the evening in temple. in 1803 a badly earthquake occurred that devastated some part of this temple. however, the repairing work was done by the Daulat Scindia. As per myth Lord Rama spend his valuable time while going back to Ayodhya after beating the Lanka King Ravana. Here you will see the Annapurna temple, Shankaracharya temple, Hanuman temple, and Garud temple.

Dashrath Shila: a place where King Dashratha performed penance is next place to visit in Devprayag. You can enjoy the water stream at Dashrath Shila that is named after her daughter, Shanta. Do not forget to attain seat of Raja Dashrath located on the small peak known as Dashratha Chal hill.

Suspension Bridges: a bridge known as Suspension is favorite picnic spot for you. This popular attraction of Devprayag is laid over the River Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. A stunning view of the hills and the rivers from the bridge is definitely going to take your breath away. 

Kyunkaleshwar Temple: it is the Mahadeva temple popular of Pauri. The sources state that this temple is built under the direction of Adi Sankaracharya who was the originator of Advaita Vedanta. 

There are many nearby tourist spots close to Devprayag and if you are planning a tour for this place then you can take pleasure of such places. Some of them are mentioned below:

New Tehri: a well known place New Tehri is first spot for travelers. It is one of the planned cities of Uttarakhand because a Tehri dam is constructed in this region. Countless tourists are regularly visiting Tehri for the dam and inert water flow. This Dam is constructed between the mountains, though some of them are submerged in water due to storage. A clean road of New Tehri allows voyagers to reach the spot easily. This spot is only 69 kms away from Mussoorie so you can enjoy another famous Indian tourist place. Accommodation is available in New Tehri so no worries for stay in the town for visitors.

Rishikesh: An ideal place Rishikesh is next destination close to Devprayag. This spot is famous for camping and water rafting. Rishikesh is the city located close to Shivalik range of Himalaya. It is full of holy spots and if you believe in traditional India then you must visit this place. This city is listed as busiest place India and most demanding location of Uttarakhand state. Lakhs of tourist are reaching Rishikesh regularly. The distance of this city is 54 kms from another famous tourist attraction Dehradun.

Shivpuri: a religious place situated at 50 kms distance is next location for travelers in Devprayag. A paradise Shivpuri is popular for adventure events. Shivpuri is the storehouse of water and many sports are conducted here such as kayaking and rafting. Here you can learn the real yoga conducted by many small centers. However, if you are looking for rock climbing that is also possible in Shivpuri. Voyagers get delighted once they visit the Shivpuri. The activities done in this place are water rafting, mountaineering, kayaking, and rock climbing, trekking and camping. Scenic view of River Ganga and high hills are enough to make the moments memorable for visitors. 

Chandrabadani: another holy place close to Devprayag is available. You have to cover the distance of 22 kms from Chandrabadani Temple to Devprayag. It is the shrine of Sati Devi and its popular for Siddhpeeth. View of Himalaya ranges from this place is special event for attainders. 

Attain Devprayag:

By Air: closest airbase for this town is JGA (Jolly Grant Airport) at Dehradun region. However, the distance of airport is 116 kms from Devprayag.

By Rail: closest railway station is Rishikesh, though it’s a meter gage station and not having fast trains from the cities of India. Reaching Haridwar is best option for travelers as it is the big railway junction of India located at 24 km distance from Rishikesh. Trains for Haridwar are available in frequent level get the tickets for this holy place and reach your destination easily. 

By Road: Uttarakhand state transport is having buses for Devprayag as it lies on NH 58. This national highway is directly connected to Delhi and Mana Pass. Sometime landscape problem occurs in Badrinath or Mana pass area but that is managed by the local administration. Rishikesh is the key point to start road journey towards Devprayag. Frequent buses are available from Rishikesh to Devprayag. If you are coming from Haridwar to reach Rishikesh you have to cover the distance of 24 kms. However, Rishikesh is 74 kms away from Devprayag. People coming from Srinagar have to travel only 34 kms distance for Devprayag.