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Maldives

July 21, 2016
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Maldives	Standard : USD 616
03 NIGHT / 04 DAYS	Deluxe : USD 650
The Island Paradise	Premium : USD 690

Day 01                        Reach Male
Pickup from Male airport. Transfer to your hotel island by Speedboat. Dinner and Night in Maldives.
Day 02                        In Male
Day free on the Beach. ( Breakfast and Dinner )
Day 03                        In Male
Day free on the Beach. ( Breakfast and Dinner )
Day 04                        Leave Male
After Breakfast transfer by speed boat to Male airport.
Tour Concludes!

Package Rates are per person in USD and details as below

Category	Twin	Triple	Single	Child w/o Bed	Infant
STANDARD – FUN ISLAND RESORT- 3*	USD 616	USD 570	USD 1041	USD 292	USD 34
DELUXE – Adaaran Club Rannalhi – 4*	USD 650	USD 605	USD 1175	USD 315	USD 34
PREMIUM – Paradise Island Resort – 5*	USD 690	USD 635	USD 1216	USD 330	USD 34

Inclusions

03 Nights Hotel Accommodation in selected hotels
Meals as per the itinerary above. (B) Breakfast, (D) Dinner
Return Airport Transfer Male airport to Resort by speedboat

Excludes

Airfare and taxes approx. 20,000/- Ex Mumbai
Lunch
All Optional Tours & transfers from Airport/Station-Hotel or vice versa
Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
Visa is on arrival & Insurance fees
Any other meals other than specified above.
Any other sightseeing other than mentioned above
Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc. All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
Early check-in charges
5% GST on total package cost

Please Note :-

Rates are subject to change without any prior notice
Package valid till 31ST DECEMBER 2016. High Season Surcharges Applicable during Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve. 1 USD = INR 67. The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
Additional night in Male at an extra cost of ` 7,000/- per person
3 to 7 Days package of Srilankan can also be clubbed with this package
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure. We are not holding any air seats and hotel bookings at this point of time
Approximate Economy Class Airfare Ex Mumbai INR 20,000 & Ex Bangalore INR 18,000
Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. Alternate room category, hotels and air bookings may attract extra cost
The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
Above price is not applicable during Convention Period, High season, Festivals or Fairs. Surcharge may be applicable
Cost for 5* & Special hotels will be quoted on request
Singapore Hotel Check Inn Time 1500 Hrs Early check in and late check out subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change
For Security Deposits, Credit card copy is required at the time of hotel check in. Prevailing rate of exchange will be applicable at the time of payment

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Kabini River Lodge

July 12, 2016
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Kabini River Lodge : Kabini River Lodge, First Eco Tourism Venture of Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, Joint Venture of Tourism and Forest Departments of Govt. of Karnataka. Rated by the British Tatter’s Travel Guide as one of the top 5 wildlife resorts in the world. Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, the Kabini River Lodge is a perfect getaway for nature lovers. The breathtaking locale with the tranquil backwaters of the River Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long-awaited vacation. Once the hunting lodge of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore and British rulers.Kabini is home of herds of Elephants,Gaur, Chital, Sambar and Barking Deer, Sloth Bears and Langur. Crocodiles and over a hundred species of birds and the elusive Cats, the Leopard and Tiger. Once widely known for the mass elephant-trapping operations called ‘Khedda’, Kabini stands as the one of the brightest beacons for wildlife preservation in India today.
	#Nagarhole National Park Nagarhole National Park, the enchanting 247 square-mile park in Karnataka has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, Dhole (Indian wild dog), and Gaur (Indian bison).The park derives its name from the combination of two Kannada words. ‘Naga,’ meaning snake, and ‘hole,’ meaning streams. True to its name, quite a few serpentine streams fork through the rich tropical forests of the park. The landscape is one of gentle slopes and shallow valleys. Dry deciduous forest trees are leafless in the summer rather than in the winter. The change in terrain throughout the park in refreshing and the river system provides a unique wildlife viewing experience. The park has been recently renamed as Rajiv Gandhi National Park after the late Prime Minister of India. Nagarhole National Park is counted among India’s best wildlife parks due to the large elephant and bison population. It also hosts a variety of animal species along with approximately 250 species of birds. On its northern confines is the Kabini River and on its southern fringes is the Bandipur national park. During the dry season (February till June), this artificial lake attracts a large number of animals, making it an ideal spot for sighting wildlife.
#Kabini River Kabini River supports the ecosystem of Kabini Forest Reserve that is spread over an area of 55 acres on its banks. Popularly called Kabani and Kapila, the river originates in Wayanad District of Kerala, from the confluence of the Panamaram River and Mananthavady River. The river flows eastward to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudalu Narasipura in Karnataka, which empties into the Bay of Bengal. Ecosystem of Kabini Reservoir supports the highest density of herbivores anywhere in Asia.
	#Brahmagiri Brahmagiri, a mountain range in the Western Ghats, is situated on the border of the Kodagu District in Karnataka. It also forms the border of Wayanad District of Kerala state on the south. Having an elevation of 1,608 m above sea level, Brahmagiri Hill is well forested and has a lot of wildlife. On the Kerala side of Brahmagiri, Thirunelli Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, lies.

Kabini River Lodge

Madurai Sightseeing

July 2, 2016
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Madurai : If you are visit a place that has a glorious past and a busy present with great temples that flaunt the architectural brilliance of the artisans, you need to be in Madurai. The 2500 plus years old city, which has a rich heritage, is located on the banks of Vaigai river. Famously called ‘The city that never sleeps’, Madurai is always busy regardless of the time of the day.
Southern Temple Tour 07 NIGHT / 8 DAYS 2N Tirupati – 1N Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram 1N Pondicherry – 1N Trichy – 1N Rameshwaram Madurai – 1N Kanyakumari Standard : INR 22,100	Kodaikanal with Rameshwaram 04 NIGHT / 05 DAYS 1N Rameshwaram – 2N Kodaikanal – 1N Madurai Standard : INR 13,900
	#Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple Sree Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most famous temples in South India. The huge temple that extends beyond 6 hectares of land is dedicated to god Shiva and it is named after goddess Parvati. The temple was constructed by Kulasekara Pandya. The temple has been mentioned in the songs sung by ancient saint as early as the 7th century. Invasion of Malik Kapur in 1310 resulted in the ancient temple being destroyed. When Hindu kings returned to power, the temple was restored and the present form is a contribution by Nayaks who ruled Madurai between 16th and 18th centuries. The thousand pillar hall is one of the amazing works in the temple that is famous for architectural brilliance. It is the temple’s museum and the statues here are exquisite.
#Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple Thirupparankundram gains importance as it is one of the six places chosen by god Murugan as his abode. It is said that this was where Lord Murugan married Devasena. It is also considered as the place where sun and moon abide. This cave temple is dedicated to the element of earth among the five elements and various Tamil classical texts mention this hill as ‘Southern Himalaya’. It might interest you to learn that the hill not only houses Murugan temple but also an Islamic Shrine, which is dedicated to Sekunder. The architecture is amazing.
	#Gandhi Museum Gandhi Museum was constructed in memory of Gandhiji after his assassination. The building, which houses the museum, was constructed around 1670 AD by Nayak Queen Rani. The construction was completed and inaugurated in 1959. The museum houses a Picture Gallery, which presents Gandhiji’s visual biography. The history of Freedom struggle is depicted with 265 illustrations in the Special Exhibition section. The ‘Hall of Relics’ preserves some original and replicas of Gandhi’s personal belongings. Cultural programmes are conducted in the open air theatre here, which can accommodate 8000 people. The library in Gandhi Museum has a vast collection detailing India’s cultural background and books by Gandhiji.
#Samanar Hills Samanar Hills is situated 10 km away from the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple. The caves found here were used by Samanar, the Jains. It is believed to belong to 1 AD. The Jain carvings found here are amazing and so are the sculptures. The hill top offers splendid view of Madurai. A natural fountain that is ancient is found here and it is called Pechchi Pallam. It is a great place to spend considerable time in solitude.
	#Pazhamudhir Solai This is yet another famous temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and it is located on hill top. It is considered as one amongst the six abodes of god Murugan. The sculptures carved of marble and wood are unique. The giant steps in front of the temple make for a great climb. It is one of the most beautiful temples in South India.
#Koodal Azhagar temple Koodal Azhagar temple is considered one of the ancient temples in South India. It is dedicated to god Vishnu. It is situated 2 km away from the city’s west. Madurai has a rich past and its contributions to language, art and culture are very famous. Koodal Azhagar temple is one such proof of the architectural excellence of the ancient period. The architecture, the sculptures and the paintings are beyond description.

Madurai Sightseeing

Rameshwaram Sightseeing

July 2, 2016
by: Om
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Rameshwaram : Rameshwaram is separated from mainland India. The town is a historical city which was ruled by the various southern Indian dynasties and has been mentioned in the mythological Hindu epic, Ramayana. Rameswaram, in the state of Tamil Nadu is also a part of the holy Hindu pilgrimage of the Char Dhams. Rameswaram is also a major pilgrim spot for the Shaivaites and the Vaishnavites.
Southern Temple Tour 07 NIGHT / 8 DAYS 2N Tirupati – 1N Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram 1N Pondicherry – 1N Trichy – 1N Rameshwaram Madurai – 1N Kanyakumari Standard : INR 22,100	Kodaikanal with Rameshwaram 04 NIGHT / 05 DAYS 1N Rameshwaram – 2N Kodaikanal – 1N Madurai Standard : INR 13,900
	#Dhanushkodi A famous picnic spot on the island, Dhanushkodi is also an important pilgrim spot on the Rameshwaram Island. The name Dhanushkodi literally means the end of the bow and is spot where Lord Ram built the famous bridge with floating stones. The place is famous for the various migratory birds that flock here and its pristine views of the ocean. Being one of the most important pilgrim spots for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is a city that exemplifies the richness of Indian culture and the Hindu religion.
# The Five-faced Hanuman Temple The temple is famous for its unique incarnation of the mighty monkey god Lord Hanuman. The image of the deity has five faces namely Lord Hanuman, Lord Adivaraha, Lord Narasimha, Lord Hayagriva and Lord Garuda. The idol is carved from a large senthooram stone from which vermilion is derived. The ancient idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshamana that were brought during a cyclone from Dhanushkodi are also placed here.
	#Gandamadana Parvatham The hillock lies at a short distance of 3 kilometers from Rameswaram and is the highest point on the island. Gandamadana Parvatham is considered to house a foot print of Lord Rama on a Chakra. The hill lies at an amazing location and one can get the panoramic views of the entire island from this point.
#Agnitheertham The sandy shores of Rameswaram are one of the most holy places for the Hindu pilgrims. The Agnitheertham, are a collection of 22 such spots at the shores which the pilgrims bath in. according to Hindu mythology Lord Ram took a bath at the shores to absolve him from the sin of the killings in the war against Ravana.
	#Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple Noted among the 275 most important Shiva temples for the Shaivaite sect of Hindus, the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is a part of the Char Dham pilgrimage of the Hindus. The temple was said to have been established by Lord Ram himself and is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. The site of the temple was expanded by the Pandya kings in the 12th century who are responsible for the current structure of the temple.

Rameshwaram Sightseeing

Ahmedabad Sightseeing

July 2, 2016
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Vibrant of Gujarat 05 NIGHT / 06 DAYS 1N Sasan Gir – 1N Diu – 1N Dwarka 1N Jamnagar – 1N Ahmedabad Standard : INR 19,900
Ahmedabad : Ahmedabad is the largest city in the whole state of Gujarat. From the year 1960 to 1970, it served as the capital city of Gujarat. However, later on, the capital was shifted to the Gandjhinagar city. It was founded in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah. It is owing to this reason that, sometimes, it is also referred to as the city of Ahmed Shah. Ahmedabad is the hub of trade and commerce in Gujarat. The commercial importance of Ahmedabad makes the city an important travel destination in India. Besides being home to a number of important industries, Ahmedabad also has a number of majestic monuments, which remind us of the great historical and cultural past of the city.
	#Sabarmati Ashram Gandhi Ashram is established by Mahatma Gandhi on a quiet stretch of the Sabarmati river in 1917. During the lifetime of Mahatma Gandhi it was known as Satyagraha Ashram and was the center of India’s freedom movement. It was from here, in 1930, that the Mahatma began his famous “Dandi March” to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British.’Hridaya Kunj’, the simple cottage where he lived, is preserved as a National Monument. A Gandhi Memorial Center, a Library and a Sound-and-Light spectacle offer an interesting display of the Mahatma’s life and work.
#Kankaria Lake Kankaria is one of the most popular and favorite tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. It is a circular lake constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutubub-Din. In the center of the lake is an island garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi. The lake is a popular recreation center, surrounded by parks, ‘Bal Vatika’, an aquarium, a boat club, a natural historical museum and a zoo.The local authority has recently done wonderful changes to the surroundings with the whole perimeter blocked for vehicular traffic to make it wholly a walkway for the tourist to enjoy.
	#Sidi Sayed Mosque The mosque of Sidi Sayed is one of the most prominent mosques in the Ahmedabad city. Constructed in the year 1573, the mosque was established by Sidi Sayed, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah. Sidi Sayed mosque in Ahmedabad, India consists of ten semi circular windows, the appeal of which is accentuated by the splendid mesh covering them, which is more popularly known as ‘Jali’. This monument has gained a worldwide recognition, due to its splendor. This skillfully carved mosque is truly the one of its kinds in the whole world. The Jali screen windows represent the Indo-Saracenic styling, which is admired by people all over the world. Consisting of delicately carved windows, the mosque is known for its stone tracery. The construction work of the Sidi Sayed mosque was taken up in the last year of the Sultanate rule in Gujarat.
#Akshar Dham Temple Akshardham Temple is located in Gandhinagar, which is situated about 25kms from Ahmedabad. The temple is dedicated to Swaminarayan and is the best example of contemporary architecture and style. Akshardham is considered a place of education, enlightment and in a way entertainment. More than 2 million people are estimated to visit the temple each year. The major attractions of the temple are its 10 story tall golden idol of Swaminarayan; Mystic India, a film on an incredible journey of an 11-year old child yogi called Neelkanth; the light and music show called Sat Chit Anand Watershow and audio animatronic shows.
	#Jamma Masjid Situated on Mahatma Gandhi Road in Ahmedabad, Jumma Masjid is one of the finest architectural specimens found in the city. Also known as Jama Masjid, this mosque was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in the year 1423 to render the Muslim devotees a place to congregate for Friday prayers. It is believed that this yellow sandstone mosque was built using pieces from the vandalized Hindu and Jain temples. The mosque has 260 pillars that are covered with intricate carvings and the interior of the shrine is illuminated by natural lights that filter through latticework screens.

Ahmedabad Sightseeing

Jamnagar – Dwarka Sightseeing

July 1, 2016
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Jamnagar : Jamnagar is a city in the state of Gujarat located in the Gulf of Kutch. One of the largest cities of the state, it is also the administrative headquarters of the Jamnagar district. It was once the capital of the former state of Nawanagar, which was founded in 1540 A.D. by Jam Raval. It is also known as the ‘Oil City’ due to the presence of two important oil refineries of India. Reliance Industries has established the largest oil refinery in the world here and Essar Oil Refinery is also located near Vadinar in Jamnagar. Before the advent of these oil refineries, the population of the city was primarily involved in the manufacturing of brass and hence, the city was known as the ‘Brass City’.
Vibrant of Gujarat 05 NIGHT / 06 DAYS 1N Sasan Gir – 1N Diu – 1N Dwarka 1N Jamnagar – 1N Ahmedabad Standard : INR 19,900	Dwarka Darshan 02 NIGHT / 03 DAYS 2N Dwarka Standard : INR 6,300
#Dwarkadhish Temple / Jagat Mandir Dwaraka is known all over the world for the Dwarkadhish temple, the ‘Lord of Dwaraka’. This temple is also known as the Jagat Mandir or the temple of the world. This temple was constructed over 1400 years ago and houses the image of Lord Krishna. This temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage place for the Hindus and attracts pilgrims from all over the world. This temple is magnificently built on the traditional lines and has five floors supported by 60 columns. The temple is profusely carved from the base to the pinnacle. The temple is built of sandstone. The interior is simple while the exterior is covered with elaborate carvings. Some of the major festivals of Janmashtami and Navratri are celebrated with great enthusiasm and rejoicing in the Dwarka. After visiting the main temple, some of the devotees visit the Shankhoddhar Beyt or Beyt Dwaraka.
	#Bala Hanuman Temple At the Bala Hanuman Temple on the southeastern side of the Ranmal lake, there has been continuous chanting of the prayer Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram since 1 August, 1964. This devotion has earned the temple a place in the Guiness Book of World Records. Early evening is a good time to visit as the temple and whole lakeside gets busy.
#Jain Temples In the thick of Chandi Bazaar are four beautiful Jain temples. The larger two, Shantinath Mandir and Adinath Mandir, dedicated to the 16th and first Tirthankaras, in front of the post office near the .Darbar Gadh, explode with fine murals, mirrored domes and elaborate chandeliers. The Shantinath Mandir is particularly beautiful, with coloured columns and a gilt-edged dome of concentric circles

Jamnagar – Dwarka Sightseeing

Somnath Sightseeing

July 1, 2016
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Somnath : Somnath temple is located on the western coast of Gujarat and is one of the oldest and most revered temples of India and finds its reference in the most ancient texts like Shreemad Bhagavat, Skandpuran, Shivpuran and Rig-Veda which signifies the importance of this temple as one of the most celebrated pilgrimage sites or Tirthdham. In fact it is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva which are considered to be very holy and each of the twelve Jyotrilinga is considered to be the manifestation of the Lord Shiva.
Khushboo Gujarat Ki 07 NIGHT / 08 DAYS 1N Palitana/ Bhavnagar – 1N Sasan Gir 1N Diu 1N Somnath – 1N Dwarka 1N Jamnagar – 1N Ahmedabad Standard : INR 25,900
	#Somnath Temple The legendary shore temple of Somnath is located near Veraval and is about 80 kms from Junagadh. The Somnath temple is one of the twelve most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple contains the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. This temple has a very long history. According to the legends, the Somnath temple is very old and was originally built in gold by the Somraj, the Moon God. Later, it was rebuilt by Ravana, in silver; then by Krishna in wood and by Bhimdev in stone. Mahmud of Ghazni, upon hearing the description of the richness of the Somnath temple by Al Biruni, an Arab traveller, visited this temple in 1024 AD. At that time, this temple had about 300 musicians, 500 dancing girls and 300 barbers to shave off the heads of pilgrims. After a 2 days battle, Mahmud destroyed the temple and carried away jewels and gold to his homeland. Hence, a tradition got started, the Muslims destroy the temples and the Hindus rebuilt them. The Somnath Temple was raided again in 1927, 1934 and 1706. In 1706, this temple was raided by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In all, the Somnath temple was rebuilt and destroyed eight times. This temple was finally rebuilt in 1950 with the support of Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel. The current temple was built as per the traditional designs on the original site by the sea and is a serene, symmetrical and sinuous structure. Today, this majestic temple is a replica of the earlier temple.
#Bhalka Tirth Bhalka Tirth is situated halfway between the Veraval and Somnath. At this place, the Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and wounded by an arrow. The legendary spot is at the confluence of the three rivers. This place is entered through the small Sangam (confluence gate), known as the Nana. North of this sacred spot is the Suraj Mandir or Sun Temple. This ancient temple was destroyed by the Mahmud of Ghazni. The temple, with a freize of lions with elephant trunks, probably dates from the same time as the Somnath temple.

Somnath Sightseeing

Diu Sightseeing

July 1, 2016
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Diu : Daman and Diu are the two tiny union territories which were the Portuguese enclaves. Geographically, Daman and Diu are the part of the state of Gujarat and connected to the mainland of Gujarat by a causeway. Diu is a tiny island in the Arabian Sea, about 11 kms. long and 3 kms. wide, separated from the coast by a narrow channel running through the swamp and two tiny mainland enclaves. The island’s main industries are fishing, tourism, booze and salt. This beautiful island has excellent golden beaches, whitewashed churches, bazaar, colourful Lisboa streets, gorgeous climate, huge Portuguese fort, lush seafood and Gujarati weekenders who flock for the cheap booze and sunshine.
Vibrant of Gujarat 05 NIGHT / 06 DAYS 1N Sasan Gir – 1N Diu – 1N Dwarka 1N Jamnagar – 1N Ahmedabad Standard : INR 19,900	All of Gujarat 08 NIGHT / 09 DAYS 1N Sasangir – 1N Diu – 1N Dwarka 1N Jamnagar – 1N Bhuj 2N Raan ( Dhordo ) – 1N Ahmedabad Standard : INR 40,700
	#Diu Fort Diu Fort is a very large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. This fort was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD after the treaty signed between the Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese. The fort is surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. The fort offers a magnificent view of sea. On the fort stands a giant structure which now houses a Light House and the Diu jail. The beam from the lighthouse reaches to about 32 kms. Several canons are still located on the top of the fort and peep out of the holes on the walls of this gigantic structure.
#Fortress of Panikota Fortress of Panikota is a magnificent stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth of the creek. This fortress can be reached only by a canoe or a motor launch. This fortress has a light house and small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea. The fortress offers a very beautiful view whether seen from the jetty, from the Fort, from the village of Ghoghla or from Diu proper.
	#St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s Church is dedicated to the Lady of Immaculate Conception. This church was built during the 17th century and the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. St. Paul’s Church was founded by Jesuits in 1600 and then rebuilt in 1807. Inside it is a great barn, filled with heavy dark wood, with a small cloister, next door. The main entrance of the church is adorned with volutes and shell-like motifs.
#St. Thomas Church St. Thomas Church is a lovely simple building housing the Diu Museum. There is a spooky, evocative collection of worn Catholic statues. Once a year, on 1 November, this is used for a packed out mass. There are also some remains of the Jain temple. There is a guest house upstairs and you can also climb the roof for amazing views.
	#Gangeshwar Temple Gangeshwar Temple is situated 3 kms away from the Diu town in Fudam village. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are five lingas which are located in the middle of the rocks on the seashore, and are washed by the waves of the sea. It is believed that these lingas were established here by the five Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata during their exile.

Diu Sightseeing

Keylong Sightseeing

May 31, 2016
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Keylong : Keylong, also known as Kyelong or Kyelang, is the district headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh. This place is a fancy land of monasteries and Buddhism. Keylong is at an altitude of 3440metres on the Manali – Leh Highway. The place is cut off from the rest of the world as heavy snowfalls in the Rohtang pass, cuts out all road transport from the end of October to mid-May.
The Highlands of Himachal 07 NIGHT / 08 DAYS 1N Mandi – 1N Manali – Rohatang Pass 2N Keylong – 2N Manali – 1N Chandigarh Standard : INR 27,900	Manali – Laddakh – Kashmir ( laddakh Road Trip ) 10 NIGHT / 11 DAYS 1N Manali – 1N Sarchu – 4N Leh 1N Pangong – 1N Nubra – 1N Kargil – 1N Srinagar Standard : INR 55,900
	#The Khardang Monastery The Khardang Monastery or Khardang Gompa reflects the traditional culture and art of the region. Located at an altitude of 3500m, the monastery gives a picturesque view of the natural surrounding region. The building also has a library where one can find Buddhist literature, as well as Kangyur and Tangyur scriptures. Thankas and musical instruments like drums, horns as well as huge statues of the Lord Buddha are considered as the main attractions of the monastery.
#Shashur Gompa monastery Shashur Gompa monastery is dedicated to a Zanskari Lama. Chortens, bells, conventional paintings and flags make the monastery appear even more beautiful. Devil dance is performed by the colorfully dressed monks during the month of June-July.
	#Tayul monastery Tayul monastery namely Tayul Gompa is assumed as the oldest monastery in the Northern region. The monastery is standing tall in the midst the mighty mountains. Interesting fables are associated behind the founding of the monastery. Once, Lama Serzang Rinchen of Khan Region in Tibet spotted this monastery when he was walking on and around the sacred Drilburi Peak. While walking on the peak, he spotted a small glade in the juniper forest. He showed the same to his pilgrimages, later he concluded that the place is an auspicious site to build a monastery and decided to name it as ‘Tayul’ which in Tibetan language means chosen place. Built in 17th century, the monastery is home to the Drugpa or Red Hat Sect of Buddhist monks.
#Guru Ghantal Monastery Guru Ghantal Monastery. The monastery, also known by the name of the Trilokinath Temple, was founded by Guru Padmasambhava. The monastery is associated with the Drukpa order and is made of wood. Within, an image of ‘Boddhisatva Avalokiteshwara’ dominates. The white marble head of the monastery was installed by Padmasambhava himself, however it is now kept in safe custody so that it is not stolen away. Also, to be seen in this monastery are idols of Guru Padma Sambhava, Brijeshwari Devi and several other lamas. Strange, but it is a fact that the monastery houses a black stone image of Hindu goddess Kali in its innermost chamber. This strengthens the belief that before being converted into a Buddhist religious place the monastery was a temple.
	#Triloknath Temple This is holy shrine is revered equally by Hindus and the Buddhists. Hindus consider Triloknath deity as ‘Lard Shiva’ while the Buddhists consider the deity as ‘ Arya Avalokiteshwar ‘ Tibetan language speaking people called him as ‘Garja Fagspa‘.This holy shrine is so important that is it is considered as most scarred pilgrim thirth next only to kailash and Mansarover . The uniqueness of the temple lies in the fact that it is the only temple in the whole world where both Hindu and Buddhists pay their reverence to the same deity . The temple is situated in the panoramic Chandra Bhaga valley to the western Himalayas . It is highly spiritual place where one gets the spiritual blessing of the lord of three universes i.e. Shri Triloknath jee by visit having this Darshan and offering ones prayers.

Keylong Sightseeing

Barog Sightseeing

May 30, 2016
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Barog : Barog is a small hill station in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.	Lesser Traveled Himalayas 05 NIGHT / 06 DAYS 01 N Barog – 02 N Naldhera 01 N Shimla – 01 N Chail Standard : INR 15,500
	#Choor Chandni Peak Choor Chandni Peak, having an elevation of 3,650 m above the sea level, is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Barog. The peak is situated at a height of 3,650 m above the sea level and is surrounded by pine trees. It is also known as the Choordhar Mountains as it gives an impression of various silver bangles sliding down the slope of the mountain on moonlit nights. A trek to the slope of the mountain will lead to the peak.
#Suketi Fossil Park Suketi Fossil Park, which is situated on the banks of the Markanda River, is one of the most famous attractions of Barog. It was the first park in Asia to have been developed at the exact site where the actual fossils were found.The park has soft sandstone and clay rocks and is situated on the upper and middle Siwaliks. The park is famous for its life-size fibreglass model of the pre-historic animals whose fossil and skeletons were discovered at the site.
	#Karol Tibba Karol Tibba is a famous picnic spot, located in the Solan District, a few kilometres away from Barog. It is a strong belief that the Pandavas had taken shelter in this place, during their exile. This place is visited by a number of nature lovers and trekkers round the year.
#Dolanji Bon Monastery Dolanji Bon Monastery, located at a distance of 5 km from Barog, on the Narag-Sarahan road, is also known as the Yungdrung Bon Monastery. It is run by the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre. The monastery was founded by Abbot Lungtog Tenpai Nyima and was constructed in 1969.
	#Barog Camping Ground Barog Camping Ground is a registered camping site, which allows tourists to pitch up their own tents. This place is surrounded by pine trees and provides a beautiful view of the Choor Chandni Mountains and the Solan Valley.This site also provides different facilities to the travellers like bonfires, lodging, telephones, bathrooms, food, electricity, dance floors and natural trekking trails.