The Secret -Dhanaulti And Tehri
I stayed at Club Mahindra and it was an absolutely memorable experience. The views were amazing. Rooms, Hospitality and Activities were pretty good too. Here are a Few Snaps:
http://www.clubmahindra.com/our-resorts/club-mahindra-kanatal-uttarakhand
Here is all you can do at Dhanaulti
1)Visit the Eco Park
2) pray at surkanda Devi Temple
3)Experience an adrenaline rush at Dhanaulti Adventure park
TEHRI
The Tehri Lake is one of the prettiest lakes i have ever seen. It is the perfect Blue and very clean. The tehri lake has a lot of water sports and boat rides you can enjoy. Apart from this Tehri doesn't have a lot to offer so i recommend only to plan a day trip for this place.
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The Adventure Hub - Rishikesh
WHERE TO EAT:
1)CHOTIWALA
One of the best fast food and indian food joints you will ever find for extremely reasonable prices. It is always crowded so be ready to wait a little.
There are many other restaurants and all type of cuisines but this one is my personal favourite. You can check out the Others too when you are out exploring.
DIRECTIONS
WHAT TO DO:
1) camp, Hike, Raft, Kayak, Cliff jump
Rishikesh is known for its adventure activities and they should definitely be on your wish list.Some trustworthy companies to make your bookings are
AQUATERRA and RED CHILLI ADVENTURES
2)Bungee jump, Giant Swing and Flying Fox at Jumpin heights
Take your adventure to a higher level with these activities. For the ultimate adrenaline rush you can make your bookings here:
3)See the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Equally good and crowed like the ganga aarti at Haridwar. Make sure to get a good spot to enjoy the beautiful view.
4)Visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula
Long bridges built to cross the Ganges and one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Rishikesh.
5) visit the Temples and Ashrams
Rishikesh is full of temples and ashrams. one of the most famous temple is the Parmath temple and ashram which is very well built and tidy.
The Holy City- Haridwar
Things to do at Haridwar-
1) Witness the Ganga Aarti
The aarti takes place in the mornings as well as the evenings and the timings depend on the time of sunrise and sunset. The ghats next to the ganga river are completely crowded with people waiting to see the aarti. Make sure you find yourself a spot atleast an hour before the aarti.
2) visit Har Ki Pauri
It is a religious site and the Ghat where the Ganga aarti takes place. People come here to take a dip in the Ganges and perform rituals.Although i wont recommend you to take a dip as the water isn't very clean and you can find cleaner parts of the ganga river in Rishikesh, Gangotri etc.
3) visit Temples
Haridwar has a lot of temples you can visit like Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Daksh Mahadev Temple and Maya Devi Temple.
4) Take a stroll at Moti Bazaar
Moti Bazaar is full of small stalls with mouth watering food. Definitely try out the Gulab Jamuns and chole Bhature.
It also has a lot of shops selling garments accessories and footwear at cheap prices.
That is it for now, Cyaaa!!
The Hill station-Mussoorie
Mussoorie is one of the most Popular Hill Stations in Northern India. It's a perfect Getaway from the city life to a place with varied flora and fauna. The weather is pleasant all throughout the summers too.
The day i visited Mussoorie it was raining so heavily and the narrow hilly roads were all jam packed. We couldn't even paraglide due to the weather conditions.So a Pro tip for you guys is to Definitely check the weather conditions before planning your trip.1)paragliding- Make sure you book your adventure trip atleast 20 days prior to get a slot.
Here is a website you can use- http://paraglidingmussoorie.com/
2)visiting waterfalls- Kempty Falls, Jharipani and Bhatta Falls
They are equally good but kempty falls is overcrowded most of the times. You definitely don't want to travel all the way to see rowdy People bathing in the waterfall.
There was something so funny i noticed at Kempty falls was that the waterfall which is the main attraction was free to bathe in and there were other pools and areas which were paid. And guess what , there was not a single person in the paid pools. Is this how they are going to keep tourist attractions clean *sigh*
3)mall road shopping spree-
Mall road is a long road with various shops, eateries and view points. Its an Ideal place for all age groups.
things you must do at mall road- enjoy a bhutta (corn) with the view
- visit the gun hill ropeway for a spectacular sunset view
- visit cafe tavern for all your fancy restaurant cravings
- eat a softy no matter how cold it gets
4)Lal Tibba
A quiet place to sip on coffee or to eat a plate of maggi. interact with nature at this high view point. The fact that Sachin Tendulkar and Ruskin Bond Own houses There adds to the Excitement.
That is all for now! Next City coming up soon.....
The Valley- Dehradun
Hi Guys!
So I recently visited a few cities in Uttrakhand with my best friend and it was such a memorable trip. I'll be sharing everything i learned about these cities with you guys so stay tuned.
FIRST UP ON THE BLOG IS DEHRADUN- The capital of Uttrakhand and home to numerous attractions. Here is my guide to this beautiful city located at the foothills of the Himalayas:
PLACES YOU CANNOT MISS:
- Forest Research Institute- Built in the British times FRI is a deemed university with beautiful architecture and a few museums too. You will find photographers, students and museum enthusiasts all in one place.
2. Robbers cave(gucchu paani)- A hidden cave with a small waterfall. You have to walk through water which is till your ankle through a small gap between two rocks to finally see a small waterfall. The only time you can experience true serendipity is when it is less crowded and I highly recommend to carry flip flops or you can rent/but them outside.
Timings- 7am to 6pm
Time to explore-2 to 3 hours
Entry fee as applicable
3.Sahastradara- It is a sulfur water spring of remarkable medicinal value. One of the best ways to relax and get away from the bustling city. The best time to visit is in the evenings when there is no crowd.
Timings- 8 am to 7 pm
Time to explore- 1 hour
no entry fee
Also a lesser known place is the sahastradara ropeway which costs you 150 rupees which takes you to a well maintained place with a spectacular view. You must see the sunset from here and enjoy the hills with a plate of maggi.
4.Mindrolling Monastery- It is one of the six major monasteries of the Nyingma school in Tibet. It is fabulously built and clean. The temple is only open on sundays but you can see the stupas any day.
Timings-9 am to 7pm
time to explore- 2 to 3 hours
No entry fee
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Paltan Bazaar- You will literally find everything here For cheap prices.
Lacchiwala- It is famous for its lush greenery untouched by humans.
Tapkeshwar Temple-Tapkeshwar is a famous cave temple on the banks of a rivulet.
Malsi Deer Park- It is a zoological garden and also home to the two horned deer.