11/17/2017 0 Comments Inhabitants Of KinnaurOne of the most interesting and less frequented destinations covered during Himachal Pradesh Tour packages is the area of Kinnaur in the upper hills beyond Shimla . Inhabitants of Kinnaur district, their life has been disturbed by the fact that Kinnaur is contiguous to the border of India. A road has been built to Shipki pass which has used many fertile terraces that had cultivated fields and orchards. With their own colourful customs and habits, they built their villages on knife-edged ridge tops each with its own deity. Dominated by a palace or a temple, the vilage has a square where the village folk assemble. The ridge top position makes it safe from avalanches. Water and top position makes it safe from avalanches. Water and cold air drain off easily and it is defensive. The Kinauras are fond of growing fruits, nuta and grapes besides grain. In the high meadows, young men roam with their sheeps and goats. In the square of Sangla village in the Baspa valley, is the temple of Nag Devta and also a huge prayer wheel. Sheeps and goats are sacrificed to the gods, and shaved heads are hung on the tempie gates. A new capital has been constructed near Chini, the chief village, located on a sharp spur hanging 2,000 metres (6,561 ft) above the Sutlej gorge. The river Sutlej divides Kinnaur into two parts, to the north is Spit and to the south - the Baspa valley. In the portion beyond the Great Himalayas, the people are Buddhists, here is the village of Pooh on the way to the Shil pass. Rising in the Kinner Kai:ash group of peaks, the Himalay can be seen in a brilliant dazzling array from Chini, the slopes, around which, are covered with chilghoza pines. There are fruit gardens at Peu. With fair complexioned, sharp features, the question is asked are they the Kinnaras of the Puranas as quoted by Kalidas in his description of the Himalayas in Kumar Sambhava. Dressed in loose home-made dull, grey-coloured, gown like woollen coats, both men and women don the gay Kinnar caps, similar to the round, velvet Kullu caps. Fond of flowers, the men who mostly support large mustaches, stick roses in their caps. Known for their simplicity and beauty, the women, who are fond of song and dance, have the proverbial love for jewellery, generally made of silver and studded with shining stones. Costume jewellery is as beautiful and impressive as the genuine article. The favourite cottage industry is weaving, as sheep rearing comes naturally to them. Developed through the ages, the Kinnauras have great skill in selecting the colour, design, pattern and motif. The shawls of Rampur, along with their caps, are much in demand all over India. Isolated for centuries, the area is now approachable by an all weather road, named Hindustan- Tibet Highway, build from Shimla to Shipki along the Sutlej valley. From it, a branch road ascends from Karchham to Sangla in the Baspa valley. Another branch road ascends to Kalpa and Chini through Peu. Besides the delicious chilghoza, the area grows almost, walnuts, chest-nuts, grapes, apricots, peaches and apples.
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Mysore, the city of palaces is an integral part of the South India Tour Packages Itinerary, echoes with memories of its opulent past which is carefully preserved in its magnificent palaces, beautifully laid out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. All roads in this regal city that is also famous for its sandalwood and the scent of jasmine, lead to the Mysore Palace. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, this palace is a repository of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.
Srirangapattana, the old Capital of Tipu Sultan is 14kms to the east of Mysore. Its historic fort was a witness to the Sultan's last battle against the British and the monarch's mosque and the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy Temple within the fort, speak of his tolerant rule. Equally impressive is his mausoleum the Gumbaz. To the east of the fort is Tipu's Summer Palace, Daria Daulat Bagh, which is set amidst a lovely garden. Situated about 3 kilometers upstream from Srirangapattana, where the River Cauvery flows around a string of tiny islets, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is an all-season picturesque preserve for water birds, storks, egrets, darters, spoonbills, cormorants, herons, etc. A boat ride is a great way to watch the birds and marsh crocodiles can be seen swimming in between the islands and basking on the rocks. October is a good time to visit Mysore as the Dussera festival that commemorates the victor) of Goddess Chamundi over the demon Mahishasura, is celebrated with pomp and pageantry. For more information on holiday to Mysore contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place New Delhi India. This park gets its name from the historical Ranthambhore Fort, and it was one of the initial nine reserves chosen to be a part of Project Tiger in 1971.Located close to the town of Sawai Madhopur, this protected area is a reminder of the great natural wealth of India. The dry deciduous type of forest is a remarkable example of a precariously balanced arid ecosystem and is home to the cheetal (spotted deer), sambar, chinkara (Indian gazelle), nilgai (blue bull), hyena, fox, jackal, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard and of course the tiger. Marsh crocodiles are present in the lakes and over 270 species of birds can also be found here. Protection and habitat development have resulted in Ranthambhore becoming a 'Tiger Haven' and in the late 80s, a census revealed that over 40 tigers resided in this wild paradise. It is because of this that Ranthambhore has now become a prominent place for research on the behaviour of tigers. Sighting a tiger in the wild is a matter of luck, but in Ranthambhore one comes as close as possible. Hundreds of books have been written about this forest and numerous documentaries filmed here. Chances are that if you have seen an image of a tiger, it was from Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore is also a historically important reminder of our medieval past and an essential component of Rajasthan holiday packages for potential tourists. The massive battlements of the rugged Ranthambhore Fort dominate the park and this historic fort and the temple within, is what makes Ranthambhore such a unique protected area, because not only is this National Park home to wildlife, but is also preserves a piece of history and mythology. The popularity of Ranthambhore with tourists has seen the emergence of quite a few hotels to suit all budgets and most of them are located between the town of Sawai Madhopur and the park. The Taj Group's Sawai Madhopur Resort was once the hunting lodge of the former Maharajas of Jaipur. Indian Adventures Tiger Moon Resort is located on the outskirts of the reserve forest. Rajashtan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has converted another old hunting lodge, the Castle Jhoomar Baori into a hotel. The Oberoi Group has recently opened their premium wildlife resort 'Van Vilas'. There are plenty of other hotels to suit all budgets.
For more information on Ranthambore and other wildlife parks in Rajasthan contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place New Delhi. Aligarh from Agra is less than a 100 Kms and has a historical significance as it was once ruled by Muslims and later on by the Jats , The culture of the city is a very unique one and the city is also very popular for Aligarh Muslim University , A traveler on a Golden triangle holiday packages can visit the city as a day excursion from Agra .
Aligarh district borders Mathura district, and according to several scholars is part of the Braj region. The city of Aligarh is synonymous with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) located in the heart of the city. The university, then known as Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College, was founded in 1877 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the great scholar and social reformer, with the specific purpose of spreading western education among Muslims. In Sir Syed's own words, 'This college may expand into a university whose sons shall go forth throughout the length and breadth of the land to preach the gospel of free enquiry, of large hearted toleration, and of pure morality.' Today, AMU is open to students irrespective of their religion. Its Maulana Azad Library, has one of the largest collections of Urdu, Arabic and Persian literature. Established as Lytton Library, and named after the then Viceroy of. India, it was shifted to its present premises in 1960. North of the University is the 16th-century Aligarh Qila, a fort built by Ibrahim Lodi. The Qila gained importance under the Scindias in the 1750s, but fell to the British soon after. Hathras, about 40 kms south of Aligarh, has the 250-year-old Shri Dauji Maharaj Temple. En route to Hathras from Aligarh is a famous Jain pilgrimage site, Mangalaytan. Popular for its brass door locks, Aligarh is also known as 'City of Locks' which is exported worldwide. Getting There By Air Kheria Airport, Agra (90 kms); IGI Airport, Delhi (147 kms) By Rail Aligarh Railway Station By Road Mathura 65 kms; Agra 90 kms via NH 93; Meerut 130 kms For more information trip to Aligarh contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place. The sylvan hamlet of Bhenswara is situated in an area where the Aravalli Mountains meet the Thar Desert. And amidst this quaint village stands the 250-year-old Rawla or Castle Bhenswara. Seven generations and many additions later, this regal manor is now a heritage hotel runs by Thakur Dalvir Singh and his son Kr. Shiv Pratap Singh. The highlights of Rawla Bhenswara are the village and jungle safaris. Accompanied by a member of the family, you usually set out after lunch in an open jeep and make your way through dry river beds to the neighboring pastoral villages inhabited by colorfully dressed tribals, who tend to their flocks all day and live simple and content lives. As the sun approaches the horizon, the jeep is pointed towards the hills. Spotlights are switched on and keen eyes search for the wildlife that inhabits this region. And if in luck, one might just sight a fox or hyena, or porcupine or deer, or even be rewarded with the most sought after sighting, that of the cunning leopard. Kr. Shiv Pratap is an expert on wildlife and his guests have seen a lot of wild animals, including the elusive leopards. In fact Bhenswara is fast gaining popularity as one of the best places to see this spotted cat in its natural habitat. If you want to experience some Rajput hospitality, during Rajasthan tours and the charms of rural India, visit tribal hamlets and also see some wildlife, then the regal Rawla Bhenswara is where you should be heading. For more information on trip to Bhenswara, contact Swan Tours one of the leading travel agents in India.
Golden triangle holiday packages cover delhi Jaipur and Agra and also it is possible to add more travel experiences along with the package. One such experiences is that of wildlife which can be done in Uttar Pradesh, close proximity to Delhi and Agra. Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh is synonymous with Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, but the state has a lot more to offer to enthusiasts and tourists alike! There are several parks and sanctuaries here that are home to a variety of species extinct in other parts of north India, such as the endangered Bengal Florican and the successfully reintroduced one-horned rhinoceros. The splendid and vast hinterlands of this state are alive with exceptionally diverse wildlife just waiting to be discovered. So rich is the population of the avifauna here that the birds not only cluster around lakes but also agricultural fields in various parts of the state. Such is the density of the vegetation that even the sun is an infrequent visitor inside these forests. Moving beneath the canopy of these trees, with the sun's rays peeking through the leaves, one can leisurely soak in the surreal surroundings. One often hears the Terai being referred to as one of the most productive ecological zones in the country and the reason for I his is its terrain-wildlife relationship. In simple terms, the ecosystem of the region is simply so rich that both predator and prey are able to co-exist in large numbers. The once widespread grasslands of the Terai however have now reduced to less than 500 sq kms. And even these are highly fragmented due to human settlements and farmlands, making it difficult for animals to migrate to the neighboring forests. Recently, the UP Forest Department has successfully managed to transfer about 39 sq kms of agricultural land in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, back into the sanctuary area. The Pioneer (17 December 2012) notes that this successful transfer of agricultural land is a landmark in buffer zone utilization in tiger reserves across the country. 'The success story has been achieved within a year after the land was transferred in January [20121. The land was d [earlier-1 being cultivated for production) s, of agricultural crops for more than three decades under the Central State Seed Farm programme of the Ministry of Agriculture. However, recent camera trapping, as a part of Phase-4 monitoring of tiger population, has shown the presence of three tigers including two males and a female along with a wild ungulate density of 21 individuals per square kilometer. Yet another popular wildlife destination in Uttar Pradesh is the National Chambal Sanctuary, located along 400 sq kms of Chambal River and its famous ravines. Some 180 sq kms of the sanctuary along the river comes within UP. The total sanctuary area is spread over three states — Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh — and was notified mainly to secure the fast depleting population of the fish-eating gharials. Gangetic dolphins, otters, turtles and varied types of fish can be spotted along the river and ravines of Chambal. Eleven other sanctuaries scattered all over Uttar Pradesh are Kaimur, Kachhua, Chandra Prabha and Surha Tal, Suhelwa, Parvati Aranga, Sohagi Barwa, Ranipur, Vijai Sagar, Mahavir Swami and Hastinapur. For more information on wildlife tours in India contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in India. |
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