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Srinagar Verinag : Verinage ,the source of Jhelum or Vitasta,is famous for its compious spring . Once lord Shiva prevailed upon his consort Parvati to appear in the form of a river, and thrust his trident into the earth . Immediately a stream gushed out in a span or ' Vitasta ', the name by which Jhelum was known in ancient times . Verinage is also known as Neel Nag and was sacred to the Naga king more...
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Srinagar Avantipur is an ancient village, situated about 29 km south of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. It was founded by king Avantivarman, the first ruler of the Utpala dynasty of Kashmir, who reigned here from 855 - 883. Major point of attraction here are the two ruined Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The temple ruins represent some of the finest examples of the exquisite more...
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Srinagar Manasbal Lake is located about 30 km north of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State. It has predominantly rural surroundings with three villages, Kondabal, Jarokbal and Gratbal overlooking the lake. Manasbal is considered as the 'supreme gem of all Kashmir lakes' with lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) nowhere more abundant or beautiful than on the margins of this lake during July an more...
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Srinagar Khir Bhawani temple : 25 Kilometre from sirnagar and five kilometres from Gandebal, stands a marble shrine with gold plated dome in the midst of a pool formed by spring water which change collurs - rosy, red ,turquoise, green , lemon,pale ,sky blue,milky white or white from time to time, khir Bhawani is the personal guardian goddess of Kashmiri Hindus and hundreds of them visit the s more...
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Srinagar Pathar Masjid (Srinagar ) : This stone mosque on the opposite bank of the river jhelum near Fatch Kadal in the heart of the city, was built by the queen Nur Jahan ,the wife of Shahanshah Jahangir. Situated opposite the Shah Hamdan mosque and across the Jhelum is the Pathar Masjid, the biggest surviving Mughal structure in Jammu and Kashmir. Its façade consists of nine arches which ar more...
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Srinagar The Hazratbal shrine that is situated on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar opposite Nishat Bagh. Tours and travel to this shrine can be a special experience as the Prophet Mohammad's hair, that is the Moi-e-Muqqadus, is preserved in this shrine. The history of this shrine dates back to the seventeenth century. The Hazratbal shrine is a marble structure that was specifically constructed b more...
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Srinagar The Shankaracharya temple is situated in the Srinagar district on the hill known as Takht-e-Suleiman. It is housed at a height of 1100 ft. above surface level of the main city on the hill. It is believed that Raja Gopadatya got the temple constructed in 371 BC, giving it the name of Gopadri. The great philosopher Shankaracharya is supposed to have stayed here when he visited Kashmir to reviv more...
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Srinagar Hari parvat (Srinagar): Topped by the ruins of a fort, Hari parvat hill to the north -east of srinagar , is said to have grown out of a small rock , dropped by Goddess parvati on the water-hole to kill the demons ,who were talking rest there. the temple there , is very sacred to the Hindus and people in hundreds visit the shrine every day. Pravarsena II foiunded his capital city at th more...
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Srinagar Kishtwar tha land of saffron and the rare blue sapphires, is 48km away,and well off the Jammu Srinagar highway . In its neighbourhood is the famous shrine of 18 armed Goddess at Sarhal which apparently is the corrupted from the term Shaktisthal or the place of goddess . Well off the Jammu Srinagar road, Kishtwar is connected to Srinagar by a trekking route, which goes through Banderko more...
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Jammu Sudh Mahadeva , on the bank of river Devaka and wrapped in puranic legends,is associated with many myths connected with lord shiva .Situated in the town of Chanhani in the western part of the Jammu, the Sacred Temple of Sudhmahadev was constructed by Chaudhari Ramdas of Chanhani and his son Chaudhari Parag Mahajan about 80 years ago. Shri Masu Shahane of Sudhmahadev is said to have construct more...
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Sirmaur Paonta Sahib Known as three important tourists destinations of Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh, Paonta Sahib is travelled by huge number of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims every year. Located at a distance of 45 km from Nahan on Shimla- Nahan - Dehra Dun road, the city of Paonta Sahib is overlooked by the river Yamuna. The historical city of Paonta Sahib houses a famous Gurudwara build in the memory of Guru more...
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Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh is a study in natural contrasts. Along with the freezing water of the Alpine lakes you also get to see here the hot springs. Some of these lakes dates back to million of years, others are relatively new. Some have mythical implication while others are enjoyed just for the heck of it. Renuka Lake is situated in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh and is considered to be the l more...
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Kangra Dharamsala is one of the main towns of Kangra valley. It is located in the backdrop of snow clad peaks of Dhauladhar mountains about 18kms. north east of Kangra town. The mountains enfold three sides of the town and the valley stretches beyond to the south. Known for its scenic-beauty amidst high pine trees, tea gardens and other timber-yielding trees vying with one another for height, calmness an more...
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Kangra Jwalamukhi is famous temple Temple, 30km south of Kangra valley of the goddess Jwalamukhi with flaming mouth. In this temple there is a copper pipe through which natural gas comes out and the priest of the temple lights this. This flame is worshiped as a manifestation of the goddess Jwalamukhi. The nine flames have been named after goddesses - Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Mah more...
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Palampur The Baijnath Temple is located 16 km from Palampur in the Beas valley and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped here as Vaidyanath or the Lord of Physician. The temple has lent its name to town as well which earlier was known as Kiragrama. The history of the temple is stated on stone slabs. According to it, the temple foundation was laid down by two local merchants in the 9th century. Th more...
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Kangra Kangra : This ancient town of Kangra lies overlooking the gushing torrents of the Banganga River, a tributary of the Beas rising from the southern slopes of the milky Dhauladhars. But saying simply that Kangra is an ancient town is not enough; it has the distinction of being the site of the oldest recorded war in human history. It even finds a mention in Alexander’s (around 326 B more...
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Manali Lahaul and spiti Characterized by the snow-capped peaks and rocky hills, Lahaul & Spiti are two separate Himalayan valleys. They are situated on the Indo-Tibetan borders and known as the gateways to Kullu-Manali hill stations. Keylong is the head-quarter of these cities. A land of magnificent Buddhist culture and art, Lahaul is marked by the glaciers and mountains. Spiti is p more...
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Kullu Naggar is a peaceful village situated along the hills on the east bank (known locally as the Left Bank) of the Beas river. The beautiful Naggar castle (now a Himachal Tourism hotel and restaurant) is the legacy of its status as the old capital of the former Kullu Kingdom about 500 years ago. The castle commands an incredible view of the river far below and the villages that litter the opposi more...
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Bilaspur Anandpur Sahib-the holy City of Bliss-is one of the most important sacred places of the Sikhs and is closely linked with their religious traditions and history. It is located on the lower spurs of the Himalayas surrounded by picturesque natural scenery, with the river Satluj forming a shimmering and shiny blue border on the south west barely four miles away. So far as the historical signific more...
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Nainital Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is located in the district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name. Naini Lake is so called because of its eye-like shape. The name Nainital stands for the eyes of the goddess. It is believed that the lake represents the eyes of the goddess Sa more...
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