Staying at the Luxury Hotels in Chardham, India

‘Chardham’ (meaning four abodes in Hindi) refers to the four pilgrimages that are revered by the ‘Hindus’ the most and they include Badrinath (Kedarnath and surrounding regions), Dwarka, Rameshwaram and Jagannath Puri. Over the years, people have believed and construed it that the four abodes of God are all in Badrinath, Kedarnath and surrounding regions, which was earlier known as ‘chota (meaning little) char dham’. These places too are of great significance as it was the place where Adi Shankaracharya attained Nirvana or freedom from embodiment. Both Badrinath and Kedarnath are located in the Garhwal hills of the Himalayas and are visited by thousands of devotees each year.

How to book a Chardham hotel?

Chardham hotels are hotels that have a presence in all the four pilgrimages. You can make a reservation once (instead of four separate reservations) and you would be availed with rooms for the respective pilgrimages. Moreover, the reservation can be done online, thus saving you a lot of time and also the hassles of dealing with an agent. Most of these online bookings have a discount on them and have additional offers associated with them too.

For most of them who wish to send their parents on this journey it would be a convenient option to book such a Chardham hotel in advance, as it would ensure a trouble-free and well-arranged journey for their parents. Most of the hotels also offer additional facilities of tours or pilgrimage visits at nominal charges so that the visitors do not have to bear any inconvenience looking out for places. 

Auli - The Ideal Destination For Snow Trekking In India

Any one looking for a ski Holiday in India must learn about Auli, the ideal ski destination in India. Auli is idyllically situated nearby lofty Himalayan ranges and enjoys ideal geography to extend thrilling skiing experience. The place is situated just 16 kilometres from Joshimath and may be reached up to by road.

Wonder, what makes skiing ideal at Auli? It is because the location has the best nature of slopes available in India, comparable to those offered by top-notch skiing destinations worldwide. In fact, the topography of Auli makes it the longest ropeway in the entire Asian continent! The slopes at Auli descend from 3049 meters to 2915 meters, proving to be very attractive for a ski adventure holiday. The entire ski trek in India is fringed with trees of Oak and Conifer at either side. Moreover, with Himalayan ranges like Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat and Dunagiri in the backdrop, Auli as a ski destination promises mesmerizing sceneries 360 degrees for skiing enthusiasts and patrons.

Not to mention, Auli is discreetly developed to facilitate skiing. You have 500 meters long ski lift and 800 meters long chair lift here to take you up and down the steep slopes. Thus, skiers can enjoy skiing from varying slope heights. You also have machines for snow packing and snow beating in use here to keep the snowy trails smooth and leveled wide and across. Moreover, seasoned skiers can glide across 20 kilometers of untouched slopes at Auli, which include cross-country crisscrosses and downhill skiing.

Enjoy White Water Rafting in Rishikesh

White Water Rafting is an adventure sport that has gained in immense momentum and popularity in recent years. If you like adventure water sports, rafting is a pure adrenaline rush worth experiencing. This is generally organized on white waters or different degrees of rough water, and is an immensely thrilling and exciting experience.

In India, the most popular rafting spots are Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas in Uttaranchal and Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir. River Rafting in Rishikesh has always been a particular favorite with visitors to India who share a passion for adventure sports. River Rafting in Rishikesh is easily one of the best rafting trip expeditions in India.

September-November and March- May are the most suitable times for river rafting in Rishikesh. Most of the rafting camps are established near the Ganges above Rishikesh and they are usually organized by tour operators. There are two categories of Camps like beach camp and jungle camp. Jungle camp gives you more adventure and fun compared to a beach camp.

Nowadays camps furnish adventure with luxury wherein you get the following:

• Double Bedded camp
• Climate Proof Units
• Ventilated with windows
• Attached toilet with each tent
• Washroom consists of Hot and Cold Water, and Wash Basin

Go rafting in Rishikesh and enjoy the thrills of a lifetime. The tents are also lovely and the view is really nice. These camps also have a variety of cuisines including Magalia, Chinese and Continental. The food quality at the camps is also decent.

Visit Rishikesh and take back home the memories of a lifetime.

Know About The Various Safari Options In India

Visiting Jim Corbett National Park is one adventure trip everyone wishes to make. It is also a convenient option for tourists, as the park is strategically situated just few hours away from the National Capital of India. In addition, there are numerous travel sites selling Corbett Safari with various accommodation options et al that you do not need to worry about making arrangements, as you reach there at any hour of any day.

A glance through your options at Jim Corbett and what most definitely catches your fancy are the many safari tours on offer. You may even feel so astonished to find your options as varied and interesting that choice making per se may appear a task. The hotel or lodge you plan to take up would also book a Corbett safari for you, to suit your exact plan, preference, and not to mention, your pocket size.

Your safari tours option would include surfing the jungles on a horse or elephant’s back. You could drive your way into the wilderness on a jeep. You could choose in favor of a bird safari or angling rather than watching wild animals in their natural habitat. No matter which safari you take, you may expect to be escorted by experienced naturalists and guides to enable you explore the woodland with success. With a trained guide by your side, you can be sure of spotting life in the woods and carefully guided on each step. Its being their job, the naturalists and guides are well conversant with the animal habits, habitats and the areas they retreat to in a particular season and during a particular hour of the day. 

Unchagaon – A Perfect Weekend Getaway

Just off the Delhi - Moradabad highway, close to the temple town of Garhmukhteshwar, is the village of Unchagaon, a perfect weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of Delhi. The two hundred year old Unchagaon hotel and fort provides the perfect reason to bring friends and family along.

Previously the private home of Jat rulers who rose in prominence during the decline of Mughal Empire, this fort has been extensively renovated in the 1930’s. Now a modern hotel, it still preserves the old world charm. The Unchagaon hotel features all the 21st century amenities within the ramparts of a 19th century fort. Amid lush green lawns and a rural setup, one can truly experience the royal heritage of ancient India.

Built on the banks of the mighty Ganga, Unchagaon fort provides a panoramic view of the river as well as a chance to view the rare Gangetic dolphins which are known to frequent this stretch of the river.

Presently Unchagaon Fort offers 19 double rooms and suites. It boasts of a multi-cuisine restaurant and recreational facilities like badminton, cricket and table tennis. Conferencing facilities for up to 50 persons, is also available.

What really stands apart at the Unchagon hotel is the chance to experience village life. Visitors can take part in bullock cart rides, potter wheel turning, river dolphin sight seeing, boat cruising and horse riding.

It is also a pit-stop for many traveling on to other places like Nainital. A must-visit even as a stand alone destination, Unchagaon offers something for everyone.