Embed yourself in the lap of nature in the foothills of the Kumaon Ranges. Whether Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, Haldwani or Muketshwar, these beautiful hill stations offer restful, laid-back retreats, panoramic, serene lakes and Himalayan views, history through several dynasties, nature walks and adventure activities --- You will experience first-hand why the British chose these as rest havens during their rule and why they are so popular among India’s urbanites today.
Yoga, ayurvedic treatments and spiritual retreats. This Himalayan region has a lot to offer, the breathtaking mountains, Sacred rivers, Char Dham Yatra and Himalayan culture. Holy wilderness of ice-armoured beings such as Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba, their glaciers bleeding the holiest rivers upon the earth: the Ganga, born here in the roar of white water in the very fringes of the heavens. Old temples are built on cliff faces at the height where the air is thin and prayers are nearer to God. The meadows of wildflowers replace the deodar forests, and bare rock and everlasting snow.
Until the 1960s, Sikkim was an isolated, independent Buddhist kingdom, now a fully-fledged state of India. Now it is attractive for off-the-beaten-track trekking and its vibrant Buddhist monasteries, more than two hundred in all, each surrounded by prayer flags and chortens, looking across to breathtaking snowcapped peaks. Gigantic mountain walls and steep wooded hillsides,
The vibrant Sikkim capital, Gangtok, is both cosmopolitan and spiritual. The city is located on the rich ridges with the panoramic views of the Himalayas, colourful in its bursts, both in the bustling MG Marg, and in quiet monasteries and the local markets. Gangtok is an alluring city with its blend of ancient arts, contemporary cafes, and unending views.
colourful in its bursts, both in the bustling MG Marg, and in quiet monasteries and the local markets. Gangtok is an alluring city with its blend of ancient arts, contemporary cafes, and unending views.
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