Tourist Places in Gangatok

Gangtok, the popular tourists place, is the capital city of Indian state of Sikkim. Elevated at the height of 1437m, Gangtok is a popular hill town of the state. The town is blend of different culture as the People living there consist of Tibetans, Nepalese, and people of Sikkim. Surrounded by fascinating higher hills of Himalayan range, and gifted with pleasant weather, Gangtok has become the most important tourist place for the state. It has also become the learning and cultural center of Tibetan Buddhism with a number of monasteries and Buddhist educational institutions.
Places of interest:
The city of Gangtok houses many places of inters in and around it.
 

Himalayan zoological park :
 It houses many species such as Black Beer, Snow Leopard, Barking Deer, Red Pandas, Civet Cat and Spotted Deer.
 

Nathula:
It is another place of interest just 56 km away from Gangtok. It is situated at about 14200ft and adorned with numerous alpine trees. It is very beautiful and calm place to relax. Founded by the Lama Lhatsun Chempo, Pemayangtse Monastery is situated at the top of the hill and offers its tourist amazing natural sights of nearby hill of Himalayan range.
 

Khecheopalri Lake:
Situated in the eastern part of the Sikkim Khecheopalri Lake is regarded as one of the most revered lake by Hindu and Buddhists as well. The lake is surrounded by the sense forest. Elevated at the height of 10300ft Menam Hill offers its tourists fascinating views of Kanchenjunga peaks.
 

  

Ganesh Tok :
Located on a small hillock on Nathula Gangto road, Ganesh Tok is a temple of Lord Ganesha, one of the Hindu Gods. Enchey Monastery, Do-drul Chorten is beautiful and large Stupa, a kind of religious structure, built in 1945. Enchey Monastery and Dodrupchen Monasteries are other places of interest in Gangtok.
 

A Ban Jhakri waterfall :
It is very beautiful sight with fascinating gardens around it. Many wonderful sculptures are found there. It is one of the most popular picnic spot in Gangtok.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology :
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is another place worth visit in Gangtok. It houses beautiful collection of artifacts and manuscripts related with Tibetan Buddhism.

How to get there:
Road connects Gangtok to other parts of the state and the country. Many state run buses and private luxury buses are available from other parts of the state and the country to reach Gangtok. Nearest airport to Gangtok is Siliguri Airport. The airport is connected by many domestic flights to major cities of the country. The nearest railway station for Gangtok is Jalpaiguri which is connected to many other cities of the state and the country.

Other details:
Many festivals are celebrated in Gangtok. Saga Dava is a Buddhist festival. On the occasion people take out the spectacular procession in the city with number of Monks carrying holly books in the center of the procession. Food and cultural festival is also organized by the Sikkim Tourism Department every year in the month of December. Flower festival is also celebrated every year in the month of March. Losar, Loosong, Dasain and Maghe Sankrati are other important festivals celebrated in Gangtok.

Tourist Places in Pushkar

Pushkar is a holy town in Indian state of Rajasthan. The town is in the Ajmer district of the state. Pushkar is popular for its Bramha temple and Pushkar Lake. It is one of the most prominent pilgrimage centers for the Hindus. Pushkar literally means the lotus flower which is said to be the seat of Lord Brahma. According to mythology he is supposed to be the creator of the world.  Pushkar houses a temple of Lord Brahman and it is special one considering the fact that there are very few temples of Lord Brahma in the world

Rangji Temple:
Apart from the temple of lord Brahma Pushkar also house other temples in and around it. Rangji Temple is one of them. Though the temple falls in northern part of India, it is built in typical south Indian style.

Temple of Panchkund Shiva :
 You can also visit the temple of Panchkund Shiva which is believed to be built by Pandavas. Chamunda temple, Pap Mochini temple and Savitri temple are some of the other temple to be seen in Pushkar. Most of these temples are situated near the Pushkar Lake.

Pushkar Lake :
 Pushkar Lake is beautiful and sacred place as well.  The lake is very old and is pilgrimage place for Hindus. It is surrounded by many Ghats which are used by devotees to take holy bath in the lake on the occasion of Kartiki Pournima (a particular full moon day).

Pushkar Fair :
Pushkar Fair is the most fascinating event in the Pushkar. The fair is organied in the month of the October- November and continues for five days. The fair is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Pushkar fair also contains the cattle festival. Thousands of camels from far and wide are brought and displayed in the fair. Trading of camels is also done there.
 You can also have an amazing experience of camel safaris in Pushkar. It is famous for camel safaris and many tourists are seen enjoying the camel ride.    

How to reach :
Ajmer serves as the nearest railhead to Pushkar. It is just 11 km away from Pushkar and well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are also available Ajmer and Jaipur and many other cities and towns of the state. Jaipur is the nearest airbase to Pushkar. It is about 130 km away from it and well linked by several flights to other major cities of the country.

Tourist Places in Meerut

 Meerut is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also the headquarter of the district of the same name Meerut district. According to mythology the city was founded by Mayasura who was the father-in-law of Ravana. Meerut is a major hub of industries in western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. It houses more than 500 small and medium scale industries. It is known for its handloom works and scissors industries.

Places of interest:
Meerut has many places of worship and tourists interest in and around it.

Jain temple :
 Jain temple of Mohalla Teergaran is the oldest Jain temple of Meerut. It houses the statue of Jain Tirthankar Shantinath. The temple is at present being conserved by Indian government as it contains many old art works.

St. John’s Church :
 St. John’s Church in Meerut is the oldest church in north India. The church was built by East India Company in 1822. The church is large one and can accommodate 10,000 people at a time.

Augamath temple :
Augamath temple is another place of worship in Meerut. The temple is historical one as it is the same place where Indian freedom fighters planned their operation of 1857 war. The temple also houses a monument built in the memory of those who were killed in the war of 1857.

Jama Masjid :
 Jama Masjid in Meerut is the oldest Masjid in north India. The Masjid was built by Hasan Mahadi in 1019 AD.

Gandhi Bagh :
 Gandhi Bagh is located in the center of the city of Meerut. The garden is famous for its beautiful sights and calm ambience. Local people also call it Company Garden. The garden was built long before the independence and it houses fascinating musical fountains. It is nice place to spend evening.

Parikshitgarh :
 Parikshitgarh is yet another place of attraction near Meerut. It is related with the king Parikshit of Hastinapur. There is a fort situated near the place and it is believed to be built by the king Parikshit. Meerut also houses the temple of Chandi Devi. The temple is built by Devi Ahilyabai Holakar.
  Kali temple, Bale Mian ki Dargah and Shahapir Sahab ki Dargah are some of many other religious places to be seen in and around Meerut.

How to get there:
 Meerut is well linked by rail and road to other parts of the state and the country. The city has seven railway stations with city station being main and busiest station of the city. Many Trains connect Meerut to Delhi Lucknow Ahmadabad, Chennai and other cities of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Delhi, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Haridwar and many other cities and town of the state and the country. Indira Gandhi International Airport is closest airport to it and is well linked by several flights to other major cities of India and other countries.  

Tourist Places in Shivpuri

Shivpuri is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the main place of district of Shivpuri.  Earlier it was known as Sipri. It is situated in the Gwalior  Division of the state. At one time in the history of the region it was the summer capital of Scindias of Gwalior. Forest around Shivpuri was used as hunting ground by Mughal emperors. This dense forest is still there attracting many visitors. Shivpuri also houses Gwalior Forest Product Ltd which was founded 60 years ago. The company manufactures the herbal and phytochemical products. Lush green forest around, pleasant climate, remnants of historic monuments, majestic hill around etc make the city a perfect tourist destination. 
Shivpuri houses many places of attraction in and around it.  

Royal tombs of Scindias :
It is situated in decorative Mughal Garden. The monuments of the Scindias are fine specimen of Mughal and Hindu architectural Style.
 
Karera Bird sanctuary :
Karera Bird sanctuary is another interesting place near Shivpuri. You will find here numerous species of birds. It is an ideal place for bird lovers.  Some wild animals can also be found in the sanctuary.
 
Madhav National Park :
Take some time out to visit the Madhav National Park which is located near Shivpuri. The national park is spread over an area of 157 sq km and presents the opportunity to watch the wild animals in their natural habitats. The park also houses wide species of birds. The park provides amazing experience of Jungle safaris. Jangle Safaris provides you the fascinating experience of watching wild animals in their natural habitat.    
Madhav Vilas Palace and Dhala Crater are some of many other places of interest to be seen in and around the city of Shivpuri.

How to reach :
 Many state run buses and other private vehicles connect Shivpuri to Jhansi, Gwalior, Delhi, Bhopal and other cities of the state and the country. Jhansi serves as the nearest railhead to Shivpuri. It is about 100 km away from Shivpuri and is well connected Delhi, Mumbai, Agra and other cities and towns of the state and the country.   Gwalior is closest airbase to Shivpuri. It is about 112 km away from Shivpuri and is well linked by regular flights to other major cities of the country.

Tourist Places in Tuljapur

   Tuljapur is popular pilgrimage town in the state of Maharashtra, India. The town is situated in the district of Osmanabad of the state. It was earlier known as Chinchpur, the land of tamarind trees as it literally means. The major attraction of the town is it’s a temple of Tulja Bhavani. Tulja Bhavani is a form of goddess Durga and it was the main deity of Bhosale clan of Maratha Kingdom.  The great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (who belonged to Bhosale clan) also revered the goddess Tulja Bhavani the most.  The holy town of Tuljapur has derived its name from the Tulja Bhavani temple.
  On the occasion of Navaratri the temple take upon a fascinating look as it is beautifully illuminated. Thousands of devotees from far and wide throng there to seek blessing from the Goddess. It also attracts devotees from nearby states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  Bharti Buwa’s Mutt, Chintamani, Ghat Shila temple, Saint Garibanath Mutt and Vishnu Tirth are other important religious places to be seen in and around Tuljapur. Akkalkot and temple town of Pandharpur are other nearby places of worship you can visit on your trip to Tuljapur.
 

How to reach :
Solapur city is just 45 km away from Tuljapur and serves as the nearest railhead to it. Solapur railway station is well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and cars are available to reach here from Solapur, Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai and other many cities and towns of the Maharashtra and other nearby state of Hyderabad and Karnataka. Chikalthana airport at Aurangabad is closest airbase to Tuljapur. The airport is linked by regular flights to Mumbai.