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यमुनोत्री (Yamunotri) धाम की रोपवे से होगी यात्रा, पांच घंटे का सफर 15 मिनट में होगा पूरा। ❤️🙏

यमुनोत्री मंदिर को जल्द ही एक रोपवे मिलेगा जो आपकी यात्रा के समय को 5 घंटे से घटाकर सिर्फ 15 मिनट कर देगा। समाचार रिपोर्टों के अनुसार, उक्त रोपवे के प्रस्ताव को कुछ वर्षों की देरी के बाद आखिरकार पर्यावरण और वन मंत्रालय (एमओईएफ) से मंजूरी मिल गई है।

रिपोर्ट्स की माने तो इस महत्वाकांक्षी परियोजना के लिए लगभग 3.8 हेक्टेयर भूमि का उपयोग किया जाएगा, जहां 3.7 किमी लंबी (हवाई दूरी) रोपवे का ��िर्माण होगा, और जो यमुनोत्री मंदिर को खरसाली गांव से जोड़ेगा। इस परियोजना का सबसे दिलचस्प हिस्सा यह है कि रोपवे यात्रा के समय को पांच घंटे से घटाकर सिर्फ 15 मिनट कर देगा।

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Sweetpea 🌱☁️ DA-5107-2587-3406

A little slice of warm Japanese summer- a love letter to the hydrangea-filled Kanagawa prefecture in Japan. View Mt. Fuji, enjoy a treat at the natsumatsuri, take a stroll around town, explore the shipyard and more. This island means so much to me I couldn’t possibly put it into words. If you visit, please tag me or leave a note- I’d love to see it. 💛⭐️ Sweet dreams!

More island photos here, map and more info below ↩️

Sweetpea was finished in January 2022 but I look back very fondly on creating it so it’s been fun to see it get new life on Tumblr. I created it throughout 2020 when I was missing traveling and Japan. It honestly kept me sane. At the end of 2021 I was having a really tough time mentally. When things felt hopeless the goal of finishing Sweetpea pulled me out of it and gave me a reason to keep going. The friends I’ve made in this community are irreplaceable. Thanks to anyone who visits, you are honestly visiting a piece of my heart! 💛

There’s some goodies in the plaza train station & matsuri beach. All houses are fully decorated. Various overlook spots and pipe to Hakone Ropeway are marked on the map with white dots.

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i saw your solarpunk post about the reality of flying cars and i wanted to ask about your opinion on aerial buses/trains

that seems like a better idea maybe bc you could preplan routes so theres no traffic and you could end up clearing up the roads below for people who need to use cars/bikes/*insert personal transport mode here* to get around

but im new to the solarpunk scene and idk if it would be a good idea :/

It kinda depends. If you look at it from a real-world technology perspective I would say "No", but if we are talking scifi worldbuilding I would say "Why not".

In real world terms there is just so much about flying vehicles that will just not work.

For once: It is just very, very dangerous to keep things flying at low altitude. Be it because unstable wind conditions, and be it for the fact that there is just more stuff that you can fly into. That already is a big reason.

Also, from a technical level: It is always hard to keep stuff in the air because gravity. And while it is somewhat possible to build small vehicles that could technically be able to fly, this gets a lot harder when you want to transport more than three people.

And that is all without going into the fuel-efficiency thing.

Which is why trams generally are the best solution, and busses can be used as needed. If you want something off the ground, ropeways are actually super useful (and very, very energy efficient - literally one of the most energy efficient modes of transport!)

If it is however in SciFi worldbuilding, I would say: "Sure." Because if you are not going hard SciFi you can just say: "Oh, they have some super advanced repulsion technology, and also they have super dense energy storage."

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Japan Day 6 Hakone!

Today we traveled to a mountain town called Hakone.

We got to see mt Fuji on the train and honestly the train ride of just having a full two hours to sit and not do anything was really nice

Then we saw an ad for the Hakone open air muesuem and it was really cool! Highlights including the foot bath, giant fried egg that you could stand on, a stained glass tower, a hilarious interactive display where they put your face on a digital artwork in the museum background and a Picasso room.

We then got to take a gondola up to the mountain top and down to the lake where we got to take a pirate ferry boat across!

And then after some brief chaos with the bus system (it just never came) and taking a taxi (that also went to the wrong place at first) we finally got to check in at the Ryoken and enjoy our private onsen. We also got to enjoy this many courses traditional dinner. There was a lot of sea food and my boyfriend kept trying to get me to keep trying it so I didn’t have the best time. But the non sea food parts were very good and everything was super pretty.

Overly long and tmi travel diary

We get up early to catch a two hour train to Hakone. My tummy is just a little a bit upset this morning. Between travel, stress, being on my period, and lots of new food it’s been through a lot. I also feel like I haven’t been pooping enough. But they could just be not eating enough for how much walking we’ve been doing.

The train is really nice and we get some lovely views of the sun rising over the mountains. I update my travel diary, take a nap and then we get to see a view mt Fuji through the window. It is impressively taller than everything else around it.

We transfer to a smaller train and then a another mountain train. And then it’s a cable car.

5000 yen for Hakone free pass for transit. I am down to 1000 yen in cash. (Really 3000 as I later find another 2000 yen note in my pocket that I didn’t see before)

5000 yen for Hakone free pass for transit. I am down to 1000 yen in cash. (Really 3000 as I later find another 2000 yen note in my pocket that I didn’t see before)

We see an ad for Hakone open air museum and decide to get off a stop early and go see it. (I think I paid by credit card, 1200 yen each including a 200 yen discount from our Hakone passes).

The museum has a couple galleries where you can’t take pictures (although my bf tried) but mostly it’s big outdoor sculptures. There’s a fun star maze and some garden areas, and the whole place is set up with a great view of the surrounding mountains. I love the Picasso room. I hadn’t realized he did so many ceramics. We stop at a foot bath where we get a towel out of a vending machine for 100 yen. It’s small but a surprisingly nice towel and is branded to make it a souvenir. There’s a big tower made of stained glass that’s really fun. And a fried egg sculpture that you can stand on! I deeply love getting to stand on or interact with art.

After the museum we go grab lunch at a little road side restaurant. Ignoring the delightful ninja cafe next door full of authentic delicacies such as spaghetti and ninja ice cream.

Foot bath and a vending machine towel for 100 yen from Anthony

I get pork ginger and rice for lunch in the card.

After lunch we take the ropeway (hanging cable car) to the top of the mountain. On the side of the mountain are a bunch of thermal vents venting steam. You can see the yellow sulfur deposits around it. Supposedly you can get a black egg cooked in the sulfur water that adds seven years to your life, but we don’t get it.

We spend a little time at the top looking at the mountain and then head down the other ropeway to the lake. And then we get to ride a pirate ship!

The pirate ship we get is called queen ashinoko and is gold and red. We take it across the lake. I love all the sights and being on a boat and my bf tolerates it and enjoys the view. It does get a little chilly but is otherwise a delight. I see a lady take a bunch of silly titantic esque photos on one of the interior balconies. Sometimes it’s such a delight to watch other people live their best lives.

After the ferry we try to get on a bus to go to our hotel but it’s super delayed and the lines are insane so we give up and hail a taxi. Anthony impresses the taxi drive with his handful of Japanese and good pronociation and they have a good chat. The taxi ride ends up being just shy of 5000 yen which is more than I thought it would be (and we get a little turned about by the directions. Anthony gave the hotel name but written in English and just said like Japanese so we go to a bit of the wrong place first and then have to give the actual address which gets us to the right place.

We head into the rykone and They take your shoes and give slippers. The ryokan has a very traditional feel. We are shown where our private onsen will be and then to our rooms. Our rooms have yakata (?)robes in them to wear around. Mine is pink and my bfs is blue. They both have blue overcoats. We head down to the onsen before dinner. The sun is starting to set and the view is really pretty. The leaves are mostly either green or fallen but it’s still so peaceful. We shower first in the attached shower and then step into the sulphuric mineral water. It’s so cloudy and so hot but also feels so good. It would be better if it were like five degrees cooler but it’s still lovely. We hang out for a bit stepping in and out to cool off as needed. They’ve also put a thermos jug of cold water which is perfect.

We rinse back off and head back to our room for dinner.

Dinner will be served in our room and is a traditional set meal.

It starts with appetizers and is mostly fish which makes me sad. I knew this was likely that I wouldn’t like a good portion of it but it still makes me sad. The plates and the way everything is presented is so lovely. I try to focus on how fun it is and not how gross all the fish is. I get talked into trying a piece of the raw tuna and it’s awful. I also try a piece of sushi, the first bite is okay but when I take the second bite I realize that the first bite had way less fish in it and I Gag a little and almost throw up. I also try one of the little fish eggs since my bf claims they are mostly salty and not fishy. False. Very false and very gross. Combined with new and questionable vegetables I’m way past my limit of new food. Luckily there are some things that I like too. There’s a beef dish that is so delicious and comes with the cutest little wedge of cheese.

There’s also a hot pot like thing with pork and milk that is so cool and delicious.

We get sweet pudding for dessert.

After dessert we go have more onsen time. It’s fun to be in it at night with it being all dark. Unfortunately it’s too hot to really cuddle in the onsen which bums we out.

We head back up to the room and watch Japanese tv before bed. We get to see some sumo wrestling, a cooking show and some weird childrens tv show. I get a little sad because I had such high expectations for this part of the trip and then I didn’t get to cuddle or do more than cuddle and didn’t like a lot of the food.

It’s a traditional style hotel room so it has two twin beds. We push them together(I push mine into his) but it’s not really what I wanted. I take a moment to cry a little in the bathroom and I feel a bit better. It’s hard when you feel disappointed in something you feel like you should really be enjoying.

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2023/05/09 Blog post by Wakana  明日はいよいよ全曲試聴会！〜妄想補完も限界です〜

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Tomorrow is my Rapid-Fire Full Album Listening Event ！〜The Time for Imagination is Over〜

When I climbed Mt. Takao the other day, I actually brought my own acrylic stand with me! Here’s little me standing on top of Mt. Takao! I really wanted to do something like this😂 I saw someo people do it on social media so I felt motivated to give it a try!🥰In reality the picture looked like this. I carefully edited the image by removing certain parts. I also took another picture in front of the giant flying squirrel which is located right next to the ropeway entrance! Originally, the picture looked like this. I'm more or less satisfied with the final result😂 But I definitely want to be able to do better in the future...🥺It needs to look more natural I guess🥺Not exactly sure what I am aiming for *laughs* 

Hello, this is Wakana (0￣▽￣0)／

I'm planning to bring my acrylic stand to various places from now on so I think I'll get a lot of practice in the future🤣It’s quite fun😂 

Everyone! The day has finally come.\(^o^)/ I’ll do a rapid-fire listening live broadcast event for my 3rd original album "Sono Saki he" on YouTube＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //// There are still a few days until the release but I couldn’t make you wait any longer so I decided to hold an event like this! I am sure you must have reached your limit already, trying to imagine what all the songs would sound like just based on their title *laughs* So please be sure to join me tomorrow at 20:00 and let's listen to the whole album together! ･:*+.\(( °ω° ))/.:+ While listening to the individual tracks, I will also share some song details together with the MC Takumi Fujita! I am sure it’s gonna be a lot of fun, I'm really looking forward to it 🥺💕See you all tomorrow at 20:00 ♡ In addition, the music video of the lead track "Butterfly Dream" will premiere on my YouTube channel at 21:00, right after the live streaming is over! ･:*+.\(( °ω° ))/.:+ Please be sure to check it out✨ 

New Album "Sono Saki he" Rapid-Fire Listening Event https://youtube.com/live/pUD6Ua6GgT4

"Butterfly Dream" YouTube Premiere ※May 10, 21:00 JST  https://youtu.be/ZGo0ahvEV-k 

"Butterfly Dream" Teaser Video YouTube https://youtu.be/wp1-SGytU84

Also, speaking of "Butterfly Dream", something will happen tonight at midnight...*laughs* What could it be?? Everyone! Please try to stay up until midnight and see for yourself😂 

Well then. See you tomorrow! ~☆( *'▽'*)/ 

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Sanae!

"Mmmh..."

Part of Sanae worries as she looks over herself in the mirror. Somewhat over the fact that she can barely see her entire body in it, having to lean back and forth to bring her sides into frame, but also over her general appearance.

With a beach on their doorstep now, someone had to go out there to regulate the guests and charge them entrance. Kanako was handling the gates to the shrine, Suwako was at the base greeting the ones taking the ropeway, so only one person was left to watch over the beach itself.

And since it'd look silly to wear her stretched robes to the beach, she was trying on her swimsuit instead.

A new one, of course. The old one had stopped fitting hundreds of pounds ago. Blue and white like her robes, it was a gargantuan garment. It still managed to cup her chest and cover her up, though. The same went for the bikini bottoms, pulling across her rear and actually covering her ass instead of simply being pulled between her cheeks, but...

Even with the outfit being so covering, it felt obscene. From the front, with her belly spilling over her lap and her hips swallowing the side straps, it looked like she wore nothing below. The same was true for her bikini top when viewed from behind, the fat rolls of her back flopping over the strings to hide them.

Just how much of her there was felt lewd, as if she were always flaunting how fat she was, but...

With a sigh, Sanae shook her head.

"M-Maybe I won't be the b-biggest one there... I-I'm sure there'll be other people to stare at..."

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Happy new year + Finally your inbox is open 😍. Hopefully you had recover your inspiration and not feeling the 'pressure' to write. If you dont mind requesting, Furuya with a S/O who doesnt know to swim. But they insisted on learning (by Furuya ofc). S/o looks all good in their swimming attire and all *ahem*.. but!!!!! They slipped into the pool😰. Please be assured. It is the kids area👍🏻. Water barely reaching their waist level. But!!! S/O is in absolute panic. Furuya was trying to tell S/O that its alright but they cant hear him at all. So he Jumps in to save this giant adult from the scary kids pool 😂 *he cant let them embarrass themselves any more🤦‍♀️😂*. But even with that, S/O literally hugged the hell out of Furuya, attaching their limbs around him as a monkey attached to a tree 🐒🐒 with a strength that Furruya was sure his bones will be crushed under the water but in a nice way🙄🥰😂. If you ever wonder, yeah a true story that happened to me when I was in high school 🤦‍♀️😂.

Oh no, poor you 😭 Gosh, I'm super afraid of heights so I would probably latch unto him whenever we're too high up a mountain or on a ropeway or something

Please remember to send in reequests that don't specify the reader though. I could write a day at the swimming baths/beach with Furuya, if you like?

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New Ikaho merch will be available on April 28th 2023 for you to commemorate your trip to the ropeway, stone steps and more.

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2023 CM press on for early Forest approvals

SHIMLA 27th February, 2023       Discusses State's issues with Union E&F Minister Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in a meeting with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi today advocated for early forest clearances for escalating various ongoing development projects in Himachal Pradesh. Sh. Sukhu urged the Union Minister to ensure early forest approvals in a time bound manner for construction of heliports, green corridors as mandated by the State Government for making Himachal as 'Green Energy State' by the year 2025 and other major ongoing projects. The tough geological conditions of Himachal Pradesh, necessitate to construct heliports, not only to facilitate the tourists visiting the State, but also cater to the emergency needs during natural calamities or otherwise. A decision should be taken without delay regarding the necessary forest clearances pending for the construction of the heliports, he urged the Union Minister. The state government is promoting e-vehicles in Himachal Pradesh and developing necessary infrastructure for the same by constructing adequate number of e-charging stations for electrical vehicles. Besides, green corridors would also be constructed on both sides of all National and state highways in the state. In order to speed up the process, various approvals regarding forest land should be accorded in time to achieve the target, said the Chief Minister. Delay in forest clearances creates unnecessary delay in the construction of development projects, especially educational institutions, roads and bridges and ropeways etc. He urged that these approvals should be given as soon as possible. The Chief Minister advocated that the State forest officers of the state should work in unison with the central level forest officers and should take up the cases pending with the Ministry so that approvals can be received in time. Detailed discussions were also held regarding the state's water reservoirs, wild life sanctuaries and eco-tourism guidelines and other important topics including Parivesh Portal, National Transit Pass System, School Nursery Scheme, City Forest Scheme, Davanal (Forest fires) during the summer season in the state. The Chief Minister invited Union Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav to visit Himachal. The Union Minister assured all possible help to the state. Central Forest Secretary, Leena Nandan, other senior officers of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Political Advisor to Chief Minister Sunil Sharma, Principal Resident Commissioner, Sushil Kumar Singla, Resident Commissioner, Meera Mohanty, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests V.K. Tiwari, Chief Conservator Wildlife, Rajeev Kumar, Nodal Officer for Forest Conservation Act, Harshvardhan Kathuria and other senior officers were present in the meeting.   Read the full article

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Trip to MUSSOORRIE

17 December, 2023

Tuesday 11:00 am

Hello everyone.... I am Amisha, welcome to my new blog " Trip to MUSSOORRIE " .

The day was little rainy. 🌦 My family members decided to visit the kempty waterfall situated in Mussoorie in Uttrakhand ( India).

One of my siblings one who asked me to join in boating. I am very excited 🤗 and replied " Yes " .

All we got ready and search those things which was needed for boating. We carried water bottles, boating jacket etc.

Mussoorie is the most visited hill station in Uttrakhand. The weather of Mussoorie attracts tourists not only from India but all around the world. The mystic air and serene coolness of the place make it the loveliest hill station of Uttrakhand . It is also famous for destination wedding.

There are several ways to reach Mussoorie. It is only 30 km from Dehradun. Being the capital of Uttrakhand, Dehradun is well connected by trains, airways and roads. I went to Mussoorie with my family.

There is no direct bus or train to reach Mussoorie. Hiring one private cab from Haridwar, Uttrakhand for Rs 5,000.

HOW LONG TO VISIT MUSSOORIE

Mussoorie is a small hill station so it takes only 2 days to cover the major sights of the place. I suggest 2-3 days are enough to roam around Mussoorie. You could spend more time to do some adventurous activities which can take your whole day.

Places to visit in Mussoorie :

I will guide you with the five best place to visit in two days. There are many more good places but I consider the best if you are visiting only for 2 days. These places would definitely take your heart away with their stupendous views.

Kempty waterfall and Ropeway

It is a perfect picnic spot for enjoying a gala time. It has milky streams of water falling from 41ft . There are a lot of stairs which lead to the actual spot where the water collects.

The water is extremely cold and can give you chills. Besides it a number of shops are available to provide you swimming clothes, floaters and can safely keep your valuables at lockers for a nominal charge. Nearby to it, there is a ropeway to explore the panorma view of Dehradun- Mussoorie trail and enjoy the elevated lush green Mountains, valleys and terrains. It costs Rs 80/person for such a beautiful ride.

CLOUD'S END

As the name suggest, clouds End is the geographical end of Mussoorie hill station. It is at a distance of 6 km from Mussoorie Mall Road and you can reach there by a local taxi available. It is a peaceful small trek with the breathtaking views of Aglar River Valley. During monsoon, it is often covered with clouds and fog. You can actually feel the picturesque clouds End.

Some famous place in Mussoorie

MALL ROAD.

COMPANY GARDEN.

BENONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY.

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Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package - An Escape to the Exotic Hills

Who doesn't like to go for a trip to the hills right? Be it the fresh air, lush green tea gardens, or even the serenity, there is something about the Hills. If you are also planning to opt in for a lucrative Gangtok Darjeeling tour package, the good news is that there are tons of options available. 

Both Darjeeling and Gangtok are hill stations and yet the vibe for each of them is unique. If you are someone who loves to spend some quality time in the hills, then opting for these packages will be your ideal option. 

Experiences to Must Try at Gangtok - Darjeeling 

Any Sikkim Darjeeling tour package will ensure that you try out some of the most exquisite experiences that these two spots have to offer. Some of these are:

Sightseeing 

When in Darjeeling or Gangtok, it is certainly a must that you go around and witness the spots of natural beauty. One such spot that you have to visit in Darjeeling is Tiger Hill. You will be able to witness a beautiful sunrise from here. Even the Rock Garden, Orange Valley Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda, and Nightingale Park are some of the places that you must visit. 

Once you reach Gangtok, you should go for a trip around Changu Lake. If you manage to go during the perfect time you might also be able to witness snowfall. Some of the other places that you should visit on your trip to Gangtok include the Baba Mandir and Nathang Valley.

Chopper Experience 

If you want to try out an experience that is a little bit different from the regular options, then do not forget to sign up for a chopper. The choppers are usually available along the Changu Lakeside and will offer you a complete panoramic view. There are usually 5 seats available and you will have to book in advance. 

You will also be able to travel from Gangtok to Bagdogra in the same chopper service. The luggage capacity is about 10 kg. There is also a Gangtok Joy Ride offered that gives you an exquisite view of the entire city for 15 minutes. 

Shopping Experience 

When it comes to Darjeeling and Gangtok, going on a shopping expedition is a must. When in Darjeeling you have to visit the Mall Road market. This is a local market that helps you to have a complete experience of what Darjeeling has to offer.

Even Gangtok has MG Marg which houses all the shopping spots. You will be able to get some of the best winter clothes along with local crockery and gift items. 

Tea Garden Stay

And finally, to experience something different, don't forget to opt in for the tea garden stay in Darjeeling. The tea garden stay is an exquisite experience where you will be staying just in the middle of a beautiful tea garden. 

Waking up every morning you will be able to witness what the beauty of a tea garden has to offer. The Temi tea garden in Darjeeling is a great option in this case and the stays in this garden are also quite exquisite. 

Cable Car Ride

For an unforgettable aerial view of the lush landscapes, add a cable car ride to your itinerary. Both Darjeeling and Gangtok offer cable car services that allow you to witness the breathtaking scenery from above. In Darjeeling, the Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car, also known as the ropeway, is a popular choice. It offers a spectacular view of the verdant tea gardens below. 

Similarly, in Gangtok, the ropeway ride provides a panoramic view of the city along with the majestic Himalayas in the backdrop. This experience not only adds a thrill to your journey but also offers unique photo opportunities, making it a must-try activity during your visit.

Conclusion

Both Darjeeling and Gangtok are extremely popular when it comes to hill stations and this is because of the experience they offer. If you are someone who loves to visit Hills and wants to go for a quick escape, signing in for Darjeeling Gangtok tour packages could be highly effective. With the help of Meilleur Holidays, you will also be able to sign up for a Darjeeling tea estate stay. This is usually an exquisite experience as you will be away from the daily hustle and bustle. Being close to nature will completely revamp you from the inside and ensure that you feel relaxed.

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Itinerary of Shimla Manali Tour from Delhi

Day 1: Delhi - Shimla

Begin your Delhi to Shimla journey early morning, covering 360 km in 7-8 hours by car. Upon afternoon arrival, check into your hotel and rest. Explore Shimla's attractions, including Jakhu Temple with its 108-foot Hanuman statue and panoramic views. Consider the Jakhu ropeway to descend to Mall Road. 

Day 2: Shimla Sightseeing - Kufri - Narkanda

Embark on a captivating Shimla sightseeing adventure, starting with breakfast at your hotel. Visit iconic landmarks like Viceregal Lodge, Scandal Point, and Annandale before driving to Narkanda. 

Day 3: Shimla - Kullu - Manali

Embark on a scenic 6-7 hour drive from Shimla to Manali, escaping the summer heat. Stop at Kullu, enjoying Sundernagar Lake and Pandoh Dam. Visit Hanogi Mata Temple, Kullu Valley, and shawl factories en route. Experience the Shimla Kullu Manali Tour Package from Delhi for a perfect Himalayan getaway.

Day 4: Solang Valley Tour from Manali

This 5-day Shimla Manali tour package offers an adventurous experience at Solang Valley. After breakfast, you'll head to the valley, where you can enjoy activities like paragliding, yak riding, ropeway, skiing, and horse riding at your own expense. 

Day 5: Manali Sightseeing - New Delhi

Visit Manu Temple and Hidimba Temple along with Van Vihar. After a wonderful tour of Shimla and Manali, return to Delhi which will take approx. 9-10 hours depending on enroute stops.

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Japan Day 2!

Today was traveling to Kyoto and exploring temples in their northern mountain region

We got to do a lot of hiking in gorgeous fall weather and I loved seeing all of the temples and shrines just fully mixed in with the woods around them.

We got to through a famous maple tunnel on our way there and back and see gorgeous fall colors. The rural streets were also full of beautiful colors and we go to walk along side a pretty river. The river had eating spots in, and in the summer there’s way more including a restaurant that puts up long plans spanning the river so you have dinner above it like a bridge, in addition to the little picnic tables we saw still up.

After we got back to Kyoto and our hotel we got drinks at a craft brewery and udon for dinner

The craft brewery had no face from ghiblis spirited away as their tip jar and I loved it.

Travel diary

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Day 2 11/11

Train to Kyoto then mountains. The train we get on is the panoramic train with extra big windows to see all the pretty leaves. On the way there we pass thru the maple tunnel. It’s really pretty even if only some of the leaves have turned yet. I try but am mostly unsuccessful at taking good pictures of it.

We get to the end of the line and walk to the kibune temple. All the shrines in the woods and many many stairs. Anthony paid the temple entrance fee of. We take another trains and a cable car to rope way to the next temple.

At the top of the ropeway we can see over outskirts of Kyoto and the mountains in the distance. We go through a hike in the woods and see more good views. I talk my boyfriend into a selfie in the view. The trees are starting to change color and we enjoy how pretty it is. We walk probably a mile until we hit the entrance to eikan-todo the main temple on the mountain. The ticket gate is closed so we’ll have to find another. The temples are red and brightly painted and there’s a fair number of people around. It’s a weird balance at the temples between tourists and people actually come to use them. I want to get a good look at all of them but also want to be respectful to the people praying and not intrude or gawk at them. Most of the signage is in Japanese with only a couple critical designations in English. We have to look at the map like three times but finally find the entrance with a manned ticket agent to pay our tickets. I pay in cash for mine 1000 yen. We continue to explore the temple and try to find a soba restaurant for lunch that is supposedly up here. We can’t find it and settle for some mochi dumplings as a snack. It’s not very filling but we’ll get more snacks. This proves to be a mistake. After we explore this temple complex we start the hike back to the cable car where we will stop at another site eikan-saito on the way back.

eikan-saito is even more remote and very peaceful. The first building we come to has a beautiful rock garden where the pebbles have been raked in a beautiful pattern. As we continue on the path through the different temples we see a monk sweeping all the little leaves off of the rock path.

We decide to do the big loop through the temples which includes a path along the side of the road. It’s wild to me how many of the places you have to walk are just narrow shoulders along side narrow roads. At least all of the leaves are pretty. We then hike back up to the ropeway and cable car. Somehow in the course of coming down the rope way and cable car I loose my ICCOA card. I had put it in my pocket when I got out my cable car ticket and then it must’ve fallen out. I’m so confused because they were such tight leggings pockets and I’ve never had things fall out of them before. It’s annoying because I had like 2700 yen left and now I’ll have to get a new one and now the bus back ticket will be annoying, but luckily my bf has coins that he lends me for the fare.

The bus ride back is pretty miserable. I really should’ve insisted on more snacks and taken more ibuprofen before we left, but the bus only comes every 30 minutes so we had wanted to catch that one. The bus takes like an hour and a half and I’m cramping and hungry and nauseous the whole time and the bus is crowded we are standing like squished sardines the whole time. And I’m still annoyed at myself for loosing my ic card.

Eventually we make it to the station I want to get food at the first convience store we see but my by wants to go to one lower that will be less crowded and I almost start to cry. But then we go down there and I get a sandwich and pocky. I stray in on the pocky and immediately start to feel better. I get a new ic card putting 5000 yen on it (500 of which is a deposit). We retrieve our luggage and go to our hotel where we eat our sandwiches.

We then grab a drink at a nearby bar called gion that has an Instagram with singing birds. The bar is playing Christmas music already. I get a fun peach ale for 1200 yen. I also tip in the ghibli tip toy which is very fun. Mr no face has teeth which he shows off when his whole head opens up to eat your tip. On the way out a take a video of the singing birds.

We then head out for dinner and get udon. The place has no English and no one there speaks English but between google translate, pointing and my bfs limited Japanese we make through and get delicious udon with pork and green onions. We’re at the bar top so we can watch him cook and the green onions are so massive it’s pretty cool.

After dinner I want to go straight to bed but my boyfriend convinced me to walk around a bit and see the streets. I do love seeing all the narrow streets and all their different store fronts and lanterns about. It is very crowded but fun to way to see the city. And I’m still sound alseep by 9.

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Dharamshala Skyway Ropeway Tourist Spot in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

The Dharamshala Skyway Ropeway is a must-visit attraction in Himachal Pradesh, India. This new ropeway connects Dharamshala with McLeodganj, providing an exciting and scenic journey. The ride offers panoramic views of the lush valleys and the majestic Dhauladhar mountain range. As you glide through the sky, you’ll get a unique perspective of the stunning landscapes below. For those interested in exploring offbeat places near Dharamshala Skyway Ropeway, this is a great starting point to discover the beauty of the region.

One of the prominent places to visit near Dharamshala Skyway Ropeway is the serene Bhagsunag Waterfall. Located just a short drive from the ropeway’s lower station, this waterfall is a popular spot for both tourists and locals. It’s an excellent place for a relaxing picnic or a peaceful walk in nature. Another nearby attraction is the Dal Lake, which offers beautiful views and a tranquil environment perfect for boating and picnicking.

In addition to these natural wonders, the town of Dharamshala itself is rich with cultural and spiritual sites. The Namgyal Monastery, known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful Tibetan architecture, is a must-visit. Also, the McLeodganj market provides a vibrant shopping experience with local handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. Exploring these places to visit near Dharamshala Skyway Ropeway will make your trip even more memorable, combining adventure, culture, and relaxation.