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Photos From Manali!

“place like heaven”

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Gulaba

Gulaba is a small village near Manali which is located on the road to Rohtang pass. Named after Raja Gulab Singh of Kashmir, the village of Gulaba is flanked by the picturesque beauty of snow covered mountains, grasslands and the Beas river that washes away its landscapes. Owing to such an amazing topography. Being reputed as a heavy snowfall region, the landscapes of Gulaba have turned out to be a hub for adventure sports.

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With its quaint roadside stalls and street-market stretches, shopping is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Manali. From beautifully-woven shawls to local handicrafts, Manali offers numerous unique souvenirs at relatively cheaper prices. If you've had your fill of exploring the emerald-green valleys and snow-clad peaks all around, then head to these markets to take home some of Manali's bric-a-brac.

MALL ROAD 

Often referred to as the heart of the town, the Mall Road in Manali is the focal point of this popular hill destination. Buzzing with activity throughout the day, the Mall Road is close to all places of interest and perfect for street shopping. Lined with multiple hotels, restaurants and bars, this busy commercial centre also houses numerous shops and emporiums. From Kullu and Kashmiri shawls, rugs, woollen caps, jewellery, to wooden furniture and books, the Mall Road has something for everyone. It also includes smaller shopping zones such as Hong Kong Market, Thai Market, Dragon Shopping Complex, Lama Underground, Shangri La Shopping Complex, New NAC Market and Snow Lion Underground Mark 

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Solang Valley Overview

When heading to Manali for a vacation, two absolutely essential destinations in the itinerary are Rohtang and Solang. 14 kilometers on the north west of the main town of Manali, Solang is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the way to Rohtang from Manali, every year the valley welcomes tourists in huge numbers. A favorite for adventure enthusiasts, Parachuting to paragliding, horse riding to driving mini open jeeps specially available for tourists of all age groups, Solang has it all.

During winters, as the valley is covered with snow, skiing is a popular sport here, with training institutes and trainers located in the valley to supervise skiers and train beginners. As the snow melts, skiing is taken over by zorbing. Another popular attraction of the valley, taking advantage of the slopes of the valley, you are likely to spot a huge transparent ball with mostly two people inside it rolling down the slope during summers, it is as much fun as it looks like. One of the most vibrant and enjoyable places in Manali, there is no way one can possibly miss this valley, while here.

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Hadimba Temple Overview

Hadimba temple, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, is a peaceful place surrounded by towering deodar trees. The temple is dedicated to Hidimba, the wife of Bhima, one of the five Pandava prince from the great Indian epic Mahabharata. The main attraction of the temple is the three day Hidimba Devi Festival, which attracts devotees from all over the world and features colourful folk dance performances.

Also known as the Dhoongri Temple for being located inside the Dhoongri forest, The temple is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground. The temple has a four-tiered, Pagoda shaped roof and its doorway is engraved with legendary figures and symbols. Inside the temple, there is a 3 inch tall brass image representing goddess Hadimba Devi. There's also a shrine which is dedicated to Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima and Hadimba, located about 70 metres from the temple. One can buy some beautiful, warm Himachali shawls from the nearby market. Also, the temple is located mere 2.5 kms away from Manali, a beautiful hill station.

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THE CREATOR

The Rock Garden has become almost a heritage site. Artists and connoisseurs from all over the world flock to see this unique and amazing creation. The Concept is daring, the appeal perennial. Visitors leave in admiration, only to return again. The creator of the rock garden, Nek Chand was a Road Inspector in the Engineering Department of the Chandigarh Capital Project. He roamed the Shivalik foothills and picked up stones resembling bird, animal, human and abstract forms. He brought them on his bicycle. The first seven years (1958-65) were spent collecting natural material, urban and industrial waste. Gradually his collection mounted to a staggering twenty thousand rock form of amazing beauty. These were deposited around a hut which he had built for his work and contemplation. He built the Rock Garden from this improvised hut which was located by the side of a stream.

On 24th February, 1973, the Rock Garden was accidentally discovered by Dr.S.K.Sharma who headed an Anti-malaria party a vector reconnaissance duty in the forest in the forest in which the garden is located. Soon thereafter late Dr. M.S Randhawa (the first Chief Commissioner of Chandigarh) visited the place and place the matter before the Chandigarh Landscape Advisory Committee, as its chairman, at a meeting held on 23rd June, 1973 suggesting that this garden of rocks, stone and scrap was the most unusual and it should be preserved in its Present form, free form the interference of architects and town planners. The Rock Garden was thus inaugurated in 1976.

COLLECTION

Since the site where Rock Garden stands today was also used as a dumping ground for urban and industrial waste, Nek Chand picked up Pieces of foundry for urban and industrial waste, Nek Chand picked up pieces of foundry lime-kiln and metal workshop wastes and shaped them with his creative genius into human, animal or abstract forms. These Pieces have been innovatively displayed as sculptures in the garden.

Also on display as shapes sculptured by using a verity of discarded materials such as frame, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires, play marbles, pieces of state, burnt bricks and even hair recovered from barber shops’

Nek Chand salvaged a variety form demolished structures, waste from lime kilns, discarded street lights, electrical fittings, broken sanitary ware, crockery etc. thus demonstrating how urban and sanitary were, crockery etc. thus demonstrating how urban and industrial waste can be fruitfully recycled and used in creative pursuit.

KINGDOM

The layout of the garden is based on the fantasy of a lost kingdom. The moment one enters the garden, the small entrance doors which make the head bow, not only creative an ambience of royal but also impart humbleness. One has to pass through a verity of doorways, archways, vestibules, streets and lanes of different scales and dimensions, each one opening into a new array of display or courtyards and chambers lending an air of suspense and curiosity at every corner, at every turn.

In the true sprit of make-believe ‘kingdom’ the Rock Garden has fourteen different chambers like the forecourt housing natural rock-forms, a royal; poet’ sand a musician’s chamber complete with a pond and a hut; the main court (Durbar) where the king’s throne adorns the place with natural stone forms depicting gods and goddesses lining the place; a swimming pool for the queen etc .the third phase of the garden comprises the grand place complex miners ,water falls, an open air theatre, a village, mountains, over-bridges, pavilions and areas for royal pleasures. The tree and root sculptures offer a powerful counterpoint to the existing vegetation.

An open air theatre and a vast pavilion with a center stage are the other highlights of the rock Garden where art and culture blend amidst rustic and exotic environs of the garden.

The Teej festival, when the Rock Garden assumes a festive look, holds a special attraction for tourists. Young damsels partake in the fun and frolic by swaying on the giant wings, while others adorn their hands with traditional Mehandi (henna),amidst joyful song dances.

As you stroll though the rock Garden, enjoying the awe inspiring creation, you may find yourself face to face with the unassuming down to earth artist Nek Chand himself, in flesh and blood, working at or supervising his ‘kingdom’.

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ROCK GARDEN

Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world acclaimed Rock Garden. It Consist of art object, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in Sector1.It nestles amidst 20acres of woods in the form of an open air exhibition hall, theatre trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy land of art and landscape. It is without doubt, a tourist spot that is a must on the itinerary of visitor to Chandigarh.

An unpretentious entrance leads to a magnificent, almost, surrealist arrangement of rocks, boulders, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and cast away glass bangles, building waste, coal and clay-all juxtaposed to create a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. The open air sculptures and concealed gateways separating them are at places enhanced by a waterfall, pools and an open air theatre with proper stage setting. Several prestigious performances have been staged in this small but very artistic and naturalistic open air theatre.

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Top places to visit in Rishikesh.

1. Lakshman jhula

2. Ganga aarti

3. Jumpin heights

4. Neelkanth Mahadev temple

5. Ram jhula

6. Triveni ghat

7. Parmarth niketan

8. Geeta bhawan

9. Byasi

10.Kaudiyala

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TOP places to visit Haridwar

1. Har ki pauri

2. Chandi Devi Temple

3. Shanti Kunj

4. Maya Devi Temple

5. Mansa Devi Temple

6. Vaishno Devi Temple

7. Pavan  Dham

8. Vishnu Ghat

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Rishikesh main market is situated near the famous triveni ghat area. This market is very famous among local people. They visit this place for buying goods related to daily needs. Here, you can get a wide range of clothing. Tourists can also visit this market to buy apparel which are unique, hold an association with Rishikesh and are affordable. Woollens, bedsheets, sofa covers, pillow covers, and clothes for kids are also available here at attractive prices. A visit to Rishikesh Main Market is a must if you want to enjoy your trip completely and have ample time in hand

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Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.

Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. It literally means ‘Gateway to God,’ and it is the place where the Holy Ganges leaves the mountains to flow down God’s own town. Thousands of devotees come here every week to bathe in the holy waters and gather round the Har-Ki-Pauri, for the evening aarti or prayers.

Associated with hundreds of legends, from times as old as Ramayana, every ghat and almost every other corner has a story to tell the visitors. No wonder there is so much about the city many of us may not know, despite visiting several times.

So, next time you are here, be sure to take note of these points for sure:

1. Haridwar is the first place down the mountains that welcomes the holy River Ganga.

2. Haridwar also features among the four venues for the Kumbh Mela, which witnesses the world’s most peaceful gatherings.

3. Every evening, hundreds of devotees collect around Har ki Pauri and offer the Goddess Ganga their prayers and lit diyas, that float in Ganga’s bosom.

4. Haridwar street food comes in enormous variety and prices so low you wouldn’t believe.

7. A ropeway that carries devotees to the hilltop temples of Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi is nicknamed “Udan Khatola”.

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The grades of rapids experienced during rafting. The rapids are usually evaluated on the basis of the risks involved in paddling through them. They are often graded on a scale of I to VI. Here is sneak peek into the world of the rapids The rapids which are considered as: Grade I are easy to handle and navigating through them is quite a simple task. There will be mild currents and they are devoid of any risk factors. Grade II rapids are easy to move through as the rocks that poses as obstacles are separated enough to give you a safe passage. Grade III rapids are where the adventure lies. It requires tactics and precision by the guide. Grade IV rapids are where you enjoy the thrill of rafting. The waves are high and powerful to topple your raft completely and it can be tricky to manoeuvre such currents. In the Shivpuri stretch you can easily find such rapids like the Roller Coaster and the Golf Course are the most famous of them all. Grade V rapids are of the dangerous sorts and if not cautious enough your boat can get toppled by the high waves at any time. The Kaudiyala stretch in Rishikesh only has such a rapid called the Wall. Grade VI rapids are what you can call suicidal as you will be committing suicides if you try to manoeuvre such rapids. However, fortunately there are no such rapids in Rishikesh. Each of the rapids in Rishikesh has its own name according to their distinctive nature. While you are rafting in Rishikesh you will experience many rapids ranging from Grade I to Grade V. here take a close look at the rapids in Rishikesh. All you need to do is pack your bags and head for Rishikesh to hit the rapids and enjoy.

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Martola: Another picnic spot, Martola is located 10 kms from Almora and boasts of gardens and forests and ample scenic beauty.