INDIAN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS

MAJESTIC NORTH BENGAL (HILL)

North Bengal is truly a hidden gem for nature lovers especially for those who wants to lay off from tedious, chaotic urban life and spend some days in the lap of nature .

KAFFERGAON: Kaffergaon, a serene Lepcha hamlet is a new offbeat destination near Loleygaon. A downward treacherous serpentine road from Lolegaon will bring you to the scenic Kaffergaon.

LUNGCHU: Lungchu is an unxplored pristine hamlet in North Bengal from where the snow-capped Himalayan range can be viewed to its full glory.Lungchu offers you a chance to perceive the unexplored mother nature without the interference of the city life.

PABONG: Pabong, endowed with the rich green emerald forest of Neora Valley National Park, is a tiny settlement in Kalimpong quite renowned for offering a mesmerizing view of himalayan range.

MAHALDIRAM: Mahaldiram is known as the “Land of Clouds And Mist” is an upcoming offbeat tourist destination located in the hilly terrains of North Bengal, surrounded by lush green tea gardens, beautiful flowers, endless natural wonders, and silent ambience.

SITTONG: Sittong is a cluster of villages nestled in the lap of mountains with Riyang river flowing through, it is just about 33 km from Darjeeling.

RONGBULL: Tucked in the slope of lush, green verdant tea garden Rongbull is a hidden hamlet just before Ghum on the way to Darjeeling.

Places to visit:

DARJEELING
DAWAIPANI
CHATAKPUR
LAMAHATTA
TINCHULEY
TAKDAH
RAMPURIA
CHOTA MANGWA
BADA MANGWA
RANGAROON
BIJANBARI
TUKVAR
JHEPI
LEPCHAJAGAT
MIM BUSTY
TABOKASHI
BUNKULUNG
PESHOKE TEA GARDEN
LEBONG
LAMAGAON
KURSEONG
BELTAR
AHALDARA
LATPANCHAR
SHIVAKHOLA
KALIMPONG
PABONG
CHARKHOLE
LAVA
LOLEGAON
JHANDI
CHUIKHIM
BURMIAK
RISHOP
KOLAKHAM
MYRONG GAON
SANGSER
SAMTHAR
KHARKAGAON
PEDONG
MUNSONG
RAMHURA
JHANDI
PHURUN GAON
MAJUA BUSTY
LAMAGAON

DIVINE DOOARS

Dooars is the gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Bhutan.

SISAMARA
Sisamara, a new destination at the southern margin of Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, is located away from the din .

RONGO
Rongo is a hidden hamlet of Dooars. Rongo, the small village is situated on top of a hill at an altitude of 4500 feet near Bhutan boarder, a small picturesque village is an ideal place to recline and relax.

CHISANG
Chisang is a sleepy hamlet near Todey-Tangta of Kalimpong district. The place is just at a distance of 4 km from Indo-Bhutan border.One can get a clear view of Tendu Valley of Bhutan.

DALGAON
Dalgaon is a beautiful remote village of North Bengal in Duars or Dooars region with picturesque beauty of nature.Dalgaon is situated around 2500 feet above sea level.

KUMAI
A perfect combination of aromatic tea estates, cold weather and the panorama of the Himalayas, the village of Kumai has recently emerged as a popular offbeat destination in West Bengal.

GORUBATHAN TAR
Gorubathan Tar, a small village, the word Tar indicating a table top or plateau is a flat table land which provides an excellent view of the mountains on the backdrop.

Places to visit:

GORUMARA
CHAPRAMARI
LATAGURI
MURTI
JALDAPARA
CHILAPATA
SISAMARA
JAYANTI
BUXA TIGER RESERVE
RAIMATANG
LEPHCHAKHA
PAREN
JALDHAKA
RONGO
DALGAON
KUMAI
CHISANG
TODAY AND TANGTA
GORUBATHAN TAR

SPECTACULAR SIKKIM

Sikkim is a state in northeast India. Sikkim is divided into four parts East Sikkim, West Sikkim, South Sikkim and North Sikkim.

EAST SIKKIM :East Sikkim is one of the four administrative districts of the Indian state of Sikkim.

GANGTOK: Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim.

SILK ROUTE (EAST SIKKIM): Home to the capital city of Gangtok, the famous Old Silk Route also winds through the very hearts of East Sikkim. The mesmerising Tsomgo Lake is also perched in the laps of East Sikkim.

WEST SIKKIM: West Sikkim is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its capital is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelling and Yuksom. Local people also call as Pallo- Sikkim and Sano- Sikkim as commonly.

SOUTH SIKKIM: South District of Sikkim lies at an altitude of 400 mtr to 2000 mtr with unique and countryside escape of endless waves of agricultural field and the terraced slopes intercepted by spring patched forest

NORTH SIKKIM: North Sikkim is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its district headquarters is Mangan. It is the seventh least populous district in the country.

Places to visit in SIKKIM:

EAST SIKKIM
- GANGTOK
- RESHIKHOLA
- ROLEP
- SILLERYGAON
- ECCHEGAON
- PADAMCHEN
- ZULUK
- ARITAR
- GNATHANG VALLEY
- AGAMLOK
- GADDIGAON
- RONGPOKHOLA
WEST SIKKIM
- PELLING
- RINCHENPONG
- CHAYATAL
- KALUK
- HEE BERMIOK
- UTTAREY
- OKHREY
- HILEY
- BARSEY
SOUTH SIKKIM
- NAMCHI
- RAVANGLA
- BORONG
- CHALAMTHANG
- KEWZING
NORTH SIKKIM
- LACHEN
- LACHUNG
- SINGHIK
- RINGHIM

HEAVENLY HIMACHAL PRADESH

Himachal Pradesh is one of the most visited top mountain tourist places in North India,which offers magnificient landscape, valleys, mountains, ancient monasteries, historical sites, lakes, mountain passes.

SIMLA: Shimla, the place where you get to experience the Himalayas with a varied range of natural attractions.

MANALI: Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state.

KULLU: Known as the ‘Valley of Gods’, Kullu is a cluster of beautiful valleys in Himachal Pradesh.

KASOL: Kasol is a quaint little village in Himachal situated along the banks of the river Parvati, commonly known as the ‘Amsterdam of India.

KHAJJIAR: Often referred to as ‘mini-Switzerland of India.

DALHOUSIE: Dalhousie, a popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh is situated at a height of 1,970 metres above sea level.

DHARAMSALA: Lying in the shadow of mighty Dhauladhar range is the quaint town of Dharamshala.

SARAHAN: Lying on the banks of the meandering River Sutlej, Sarahan is soaked in natural beauty and looks very scenic surrounded by steep cliffs on one side and deep ravines on the other.

SANGLA: One of the most charming valleys in the whole Kinnaur District,Sangla Valley is a perfect getaway from the hustle bustle of the swarming cities.

CHITKUL: The last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibettan border, Chitkul is found on the bank of Baspa River.

KALPA: A fairytale village nestled in the majestic Kinnaur Kailash Mountains of the Himalayas.Kalpa is a nature lover’s paradise.

KAZA: Nestled in one corner of the beautiful Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Kaza happens to be a tranquil and serene destination in Spiti Valley.

NAKO: Tucked away in the interiors of the Trans-Himalayan belt of Himachal Pradesh,the spellbinding Spiti valley is a cold desert, a heady mix of austere barren mountains, unexpected bursts of green fields and deep gorges formed by the fierce Spiti River.

TABO: Situated on the banks of Spiti River, Tabo is a tiny town in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

SPITI VALLEY: Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

AMAZING ANDAMAN

Sparsely-populated beaches that give way to an ocean brimming with interesting marine life and coral gardens are just one of the reasons to visit the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with historical monuments like century old Cellular Jail provide glimpses into the past.

PORT BLAIR
Port Blair serves as the entry point for visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It is famous for its green landscapes, historical monuments and its exotic marine life and is surrounded by rugged coastline and tropical forest which makes it a must visit for nature lovers.

DIGLIPUR
Resting in the northern end of beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the sinfully picturesque Diglipur which is a haversack of visual beauty and silence.
Diglipur is an ecotourism place that holds large spreads of greenery and marine life; the oranges here are a must try and it is one of the must-visit places in Andaman.

HAVELOCK ISLAND
Beyond the hustle and bustle of India’s crowded cities, Havelock Island now known as Swaraj Dweep provides a tranquil haven of peace and quiet. Havelock is located roughly at 64 Km from the Port Blair, and is a completely detached island.Premium scuba diving and snorkeling are the highlights of the gorgeous Havelock Island.
Havelock is famous for its entrancing white sandy beaches – among the most beautiful beaches in Andaman and also famous for its marvelous reef and rapturous swimming elephants

NEIL ISLAND
Neil Island now known as Shaheed Dweep is a tiny but beautiful island located 37 km south of Port Blair.
With unexplored coral reefs, brilliant bio-diversity, white sandy beaches and tropical forest and vegetation, it is one of the hot tourist spots in the Andamans.

RANGAT
Rangat is lesser known small town; also part of Middle Andaman is a picturesque island surrounded by dense forests and is known for pristine beaches, waterfalls and surreal islands.

GLORIOUS GOA

Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India, the 25th state of the Union states of India, was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961.
Goa is famous for pristine beaches, lakes, waterfalls, watersports and historical monuments. Goa is a great attraction for foreign tourists all over the world.
If you are the ones who are looking for some thrilling beaches,then you have definitely landed up on the right place.

NORTH GOA
Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Arambol Beach, Candolim Beach, Vagator Beach, Morjim Beach, Chapora Beach, Ashvem Beach, Sinquerim Beach with many other beaches adds in beauty of North Goa. Aguada Fort, Dudhsagar Falls and Mayem Lake are also the prime attraction of North Goa.

SOUTH GOA
Colva Beach, Mobor Beach, Palolem Beach, Varca Beach, Cavelossim Beach, Betalbatim Beach, Agonda Beach, Majorda Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Benaulim Beach, Dona Paula are the prime attraction of South Goa.
Being less crowded and aloof, beaches in South Goa like Betalbatim and Colva offer its tourists a tranquil and serene escape.

ROYAL RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture with its slogan “Padharo mhare desh’. Every third foreign tourist visiting India travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India.

JAIPUR

Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

UDAIPUR

Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.

MOUNT ABU

Mount Abu is a hill station in western India’s Rajasthan state, near the Gujarat border. Set on a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a relatively cool climate and views over the arid plains below. In the center of town, Nakki Lake is a popular spot for boating. Close by are the centuries-old Dilwara Temples, ornately carved from white marble and of great spiritual importance.

JODHPUR

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.

JAISALMER

Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden City,” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.

BIKANER

Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees.

CHITTORGARH

Chittorgarh is a city and municipality in Rajasthan, northwest India. It’s known for the honey-colored, 7th-century Chittorgarh Fort, a vast hilltop complex with the remains of many temples and monuments. The 15th-century, 9-story Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) is built from red sandstone and white marble. It offers city views from the top, and it is lit up at night. Nearby is the Rajput-style Fateh Prakash Palace.

AJMER

Ajmer is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. South of the city’s artificial Ana Sagar Lake is Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the domed shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint Garib Nawaz. Nearby, a 16th-century palace built by the Mughal emperor Akbar now houses the Ajmer Government Museum, displaying armor and stone sculptures. A museum at the Indo-Saracenic–style Mayo College exhibits art and taxidermied birds.

RANTHAMBORE

Ranthambore National Park is located about 13.5 kilometers from the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges, this is one of the finest places to view wild animals, mainly the Royal Bengal Tiger . The park covers an area of approximately 400 sq km, and if combined with the area of Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary area, is around 500 sq km.

AJMER

CHARISMATIC KASHMIR

Known as Heaven on the Earth, Jammu & Kashmir is where Mother Nature has bestowed all her love.

SRINAGAR: Surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains; adorned with the beautiful Mughal gardens and the tranquil Dal & Nigeen lakes, Srinagar is rightly referred to as the ‘Land of Lakes and Gardens’.

SONMARG: Sonmarg, which means “Meadow of Gold”, is a picturesque hill station in the Kashmir Valley located in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

GULMARG: Nestled in the Pir Panjal Range in a cup-shaped valley, Gulmarg has been specially touched by nature’s splendid hand, and is a place which the gods would also love to visit.

PAHALGAM: Pahalgam is a hill station in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

AHARBAL: Aharbal is a hill station in the south-western part of Kashmir Valley in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, south of the summer capital of Srinagar.

YUSMARG: Amidst the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, Yusmarg or the ‘Meadows of Jesus’ is believed to be the place where Jesus once lived. Sitting by the scintillating River Doodhganga overlooking the mighty Sunset and Tatakooti Peaks, Yusmarg offers itself as a perfect tourist destination for all those looking for relaxing and rejuvenating vacation amidst nature.

CAPTIVATING KERALA

Kerala, located on the south-western tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.

KOVALAM: Located 16 km away from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram , Kovalam is awesomely beautiful and a haven of serenity.

ALLEPPEY: Officially called Alappuzha, Alleppey known as ‘the Venice of the East’ is a picture-perfect place known for its beautiful backwaters and the houseboats offering overnight stays.

MUNNAR: Munnar is a quaint town and an idyllic hill station located in the Western Ghats of Kerala perched at an altitude of 6000 ft in the district of Idukki. Famous for its tea estates, various shades of green, blankets of mist forming natural-view points, Munnar is aptly known as the ‘Kashmir of South India’.

PERIYAR: Periyar National Park is a perfect example of nature’s bounty with great scenic beauty and rich biodiversity.

THEKKADY: Thekkady is a true paradise for wildlife and nature lovers and is one of the best tourist attractions to visit in ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala.

MAGICAL MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya is filled with huge hills, valleys, numerous lakes, captivating waterfalls, pitch dark caves, and sacred forests.

GUWAHATI: Guwahati is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam Is picturesquely situated with an amphitheatre of wooded hills to the south.

SHILLONG: The capital city of the state Meghalaya – a perfect blend of old charm and fresh essence, this bliss of solitude carries a number of things like falls, parks, peaks, landscapes and museums to keep a traveller’s head tossing in sprightly dance.

CHERRAPUNJI: Cherrapunji is referred to as ‘Jewel Crest Of Meghalaya’. It’s known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees.

MAWLYNNONG: Mawlynnong, located in Meghalaya, is called “God’s own Garden” and has enough reasons for that. It was awarded the title “cleanest village in Asia” by Discover India in 2003.

MAGNIFICENT MADHYA PRADESH

Madhya Pradesh is known for its religious hubs of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam, Khajuraho temples, impregnable forts, exquisitely carved Jain temples, palaces, which are the glorious reminders of erstwhile era of the royal Rajas and Maharajahs.

BHOPAL: Bhopal is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s one of India’s greenest cities. There are two main lakes, the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake.

JABALPUR: Jabalpur is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh well known for mesmerizing Narmada falls known as “Dhuandhar” and also famous for marble rocks.

ORCHHA: Orchha is a town in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. The town was established by Rudra Pratap Singh some time after 1501, as the seat of an eponymous former princely state of covering parts of central & north India, in the Bundelkhand region.

PANNA TIGER RESERVE: Panna Tiger Reserve is a critical tiger habitat located in Vindhya Hill in northern Madhya Pradesh and fragile through dynamic dry deciduous forest.

GWALIOR: Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple.

KHAJURAHO: The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 km southeast of Jhansi.

PACHMARHI: Pachmarhi, also known as Satpura ki Rani, is a hill station in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Its many waterfalls include Apsara Vihar, with its calm pool, and soaring, single-drop Silver Fall nearby.

AMARKANTAK: Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum.

BANDHAVGARH: Bandhavgarh National Park is in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers, especially in the central Tala zone.

KANHA: Kanha Tiger Reserve, also known as Kanha–Kisli National Park, is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

AWESOME ARUNACHAL PRADESH

This northeastern Indian state Arunachal Pradesh is known for its pristine beauty and the lush green forests. The state is also known as the Land of the Rising Sun! So, you have a lot of other activities to do like river rafting, paragliding, etc.

TAWANG: Cuddled by refreshing air, scenic landscapes, picturesque waterfalls, spiritual revelations, and just drowning in the charm of nature, Tawang manages to encapsulate all these things in Arunachal Pradesh!

ZIRO: Ziro is a town and the district headquarters of the Lower Subansiri district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

BHALUKPONG: Bhalukpong, 56 km from Tezpur in Assam is the entry point to Arunachal Pradesh. It is famous for Archaeological ruins of King Bhaluka, an ancient ruler of the region.

DIRANG: Dirang, 42 km from Bomdila, is a small town on the banks of River Kameng. It serves as the gateway to the city of Tawang.

BOMDILA: Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng District. One can also watch snow-clad mountains here, including the Kangte and Gorichen Peaks, the highest peaks of the state.

MENCHUKHA: Menchka locally known as the men chu kha is place of heavenly abode located in the Arunachal Pradesh of North East India.

UNIQUE UTTARAKHAND (GARHWAL AND KUMAUN)

It is often referred to as the “Devbhumi” (literally “Land of the Gods”) due to numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions.

HARIDWAR: Haridwar, or the ‘gateway to gods’ is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills.

AULI: The small yet picture-perfect town of Auli is India’s premier ski resort destination. Originally developed as a paramilitary base, Auli’s skiing slopes are popular among tourists and professionals alike.

DEHRADUN: Dehradun derives its name from two words, ‘dera’ meaning home and ‘doon’ meaning valley that lies between the Himalayas and the Shivaliks.

MUSSOORIE: Mussoorie is one of the most popular hill stations located at a distance of 290 km from Delhi in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand.

DHANAULTI: Fast emerging as a gem among the major travel destinations in Uttarakhand, Dhanaulti offers a peaceful, relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.

RISHIKESH: Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas and with the pristine Ganga flowing through it, the ancient town of Rishikesh is one of the major tourist and pilgrimage hubs in northern India, where people from across the world arrive in search of peace.

KUMAUN

Kumaun Himalayas, west-central section of the Himalayas in northern India, extending 200 miles (320 km) from the Sutlej River east to the Kali River.

NAINITAL: Enveloped in a thick foil of nature, accentuated by the scent of the flowering blossoms blending miraculously in the crisp fresh air, Nainital is truly the treasure trove of Kumaon.

ALMORA: Known for its cultural diversity, Almora, this bewitching hill station is situated at an average elevation of 1,638 meters and is spread across a 5 km ridge atop Kashyap Hill.

RANIKHET: The charming hill station of Ranikhet is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1,829 mts above sea level.

KAUSANI: Kausani is a quaint and serene hill-station · Most famous for panoramic views of Himalayan peaks ·

SITLAKHET: If you are looking for a quaint holiday spot away from the hustle and bustle of the cities then Sitlakhet is the place for you.

MUNSIARI: Situated at the foothills of Panchachuli Peaks, Munsiari is a unique hill station situated in the Kumaon region in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state.

BINSAR: Adorned by the Jhandi Hills, Binsar is a sweet abode for nature aficionados. Situated at an elevation of 2420 m, this town in the Kumaon Region and part of Almora District is where the views of Himalayas can mesmerize you completely.

CHAUKORI: The kaleidoscopic hill station of Chaukori is one such place where the dreamers can turn their imaginations into reality.

MUKTESHWAR: Mukteshwar is a pleasing destination situated at an elevation of 2,285 mts above sea level in Nainital district of Uttarakhand state.

JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK: Jim Corbett National Park, which is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.

OUTSTANDING ORISSA

DARINGBADI: Daringbadi is a hill station in Kandhmal district of Odisha state in eastern India. Widely known as “Kashmir of Odisha”,Dotted with pine forests and waterfalls, the hill stations of Phulbani are popular holiday destinations of the state.

PURI: One of the popular destinations in India, Puri is famous for its historic antiquities, religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty and moderate climate.

GOPALPUR: In the southern coastline of Odisha just 15 km from the city of Behrampur is located a quaint, tiny town of Gopalpur which was a sea port, bustling with trade and commerce, in the Colonial Era.

ASTONISHING ANDHRA PRADESH

Blessed with two beautiful rivers, Krishna and Godavari, Andhra Pradesh has the Bay of Bengal to its west, and it boasts of a coastline of 972km, the longest in the country. This state is widely advertised as the Kohinoor of India by the tourism department.

VISHAKAPATNAM: A dream holiday destination for the entire family, situated in the east coast of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is named after Visakha, the Hindu God of valour and is more popularly known as Vizag.

ARAKU VALLEY: Nestled in the lap of the lushly forested Eastern Ghats; araku valley is an unexplored jewel situated in the north eastern corner of Andhra Pradesh.

JHARKHAND

Jharkhand is a state in eastern India famously known as ‘The Land of Forests’ is an ultimate destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.. It Is also well known for its waterfalls, the elegant Jain temples of Parasnath Hill and the elephants and tigers of Betla National Park. The state capital of Ranchi is a gateway to the park.

RANCHI

A scenic town on the Chhota Nagpur Plateau, Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. It used to be the summer capital before the state was carved out of Bihar. Ranchi derived its name from ‘Archi’, meaning bamboo forest. Known for its waterfalls, green hilly regions, barren rocks and beautiful valleys, Ranchi is surrounded by forests rich in a variety of trees and wild animals. The forests are home to bear, nilgai, hare, sambar and chital. The beautiful waterfalls — Hundru falls, Sita falls, Dasam falls, Panch Gagh falls, Jonha falls, Hirni falls and Ursi Falls — feature on top of tourist itineraries.

NETARHAT

Netarhat is a hill station in Latehar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is also referred to as the “Queen of Chotanagpur”, is a hill station and is famous for spectacular views of sunrises and sunsets,

BETLA NATIONAL PARK

Spread over the hilly terrain of the attractive scenic beauty, Betla National Park is an amazing scenic location. Wild elephants wander without restraints in the forests of this park. It has the status of being one of the 9 tiger reserves that were first established in India. Due to a diversified ecosystem, the Betla National Park is home to a huge variety of wildlife and birds. One of India’s earliest tiger reserves (1974), Betla features luxuriant tropical forest cover and a rich variety of fauna.