TOP 10 WINTER PLACES IN INDIA
India is a country of variation, In everything we find variation like as
clothing, food, language as well as climate. We are very fortunate that
we live in a country having variation in climates. If you are planning
any holiday vacation for winter so here are some places and their
details for you to make your this winter more memorable.
GOA
GOA is basically a natural place ,well known for the Beaches. Goa, a
tiny green land surrounded by azure waters on the West Coast of India,
with its natural picturesque beauty, attractive beaches and famous
architectural temples, grand parties and festivals and its rich
Anglo-Indian heritage is a great attraction for all tourists.
There are many tourist places in GOA like Candolim Beach, Majorda
Beach,Mobor Beach, Colva Beach, Anjuna Beach, Varca Beach, Sinquerim
Beach, Vagator Beach, Palolem Beach, Goa Churches, Arvalam Waterfall,
Aguada Fort, Chapoli Dam, Mahalaxmi Temple, Mangeshi Temple.
KERALA
Kerala is probably the greenest place you will ever see, basically
Kerala is a city of coconut palms, lakes, beaches will remain long
lasting impressions to any visitor. Kerala is a city full of lush
culture , it shows the tradition of India in Dance , Arts , Music,.
Kerala is basically a mixture of things it is a holy place but on the
same side there are also western ghats of beach.
Kerala is highly natural place too ,The Virgin Forest is also famous of there. There are lots of thing to visit in kerala like Munnar
- The Kashmir of the South, Wayanad - Nature at her most beautiful
self, Anathapuri - The land of the Kings, Kumarakom- Haven of Serenity,
Thekkady - A showcase of the Wildlife of Kerala, Cochin - The Queen of
Arabia, Cochin - The Queen of Arabia, Vagamon - Enchanted
Meadows, Kollam(Quilon)- The land of Cashews, Agastyakoodam- the abode
of biodiversity.
RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan is the longest area city,right now Rajasthan is a very popular
city for tourism. Basically Rajasthan is known for the natural beauty
of golden deserts. Rajasthan is also known for the ancient palaces and
historic forts.
The romantic lakes of Udaipur, the desert and sand dunes of Jaisalmer, the Jain temples at Mount Abu, the colourful cattle fair at Pushkar and the grand Umaid Bhavan Palace of Jodhpur,
to name a few, are some of the key attractions of the state and draw a
lot of tourism to it- to the extent that tourism accounts for 80% of
Rajasthan’s Gross Domestic Product. Many old and neglected forts and
palaces have been converted into Rajasthan heritage hotels. Tourism has
also increased employment in the hospitality sector.
KUTCH
Kutch is a district in Gujarat , basically the meaning of Kutch is dry
and so as Kutch is dry geographically. Kutch is the second largest
district in India. Kutch is also known as "rann of Kutch".
Kutch is famous for the desert area specially the white desert in bhuj.There are lots of places to visit in kutch like
Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar Temple, Lakhpat Fort, Wild Ass Sanctuary, Museum Bhuj, Ranjit Vilas Palace, Mata no Madh.
TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu the city famous for the classical dance form Bharat Natyam.
Basically Tamil Nadu is famous for the ancient temples.Tamil Nadu is
the 2nd largest economy state and 3rd developed state in India. Tamil
Nadu is home to many natural resources, classical arts, classical music,
classical literature, Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, hill
stations, beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites, and eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The places to visit in Tamil Nadu are Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple Tanjore,
Rameshwaram Temple, Rock Fort Temple Trichy, Mahabalipuram Sculptures, The Senate House Chennai, Kanadukathan Chettinad Palace.
Andaman
Andaman Islands are a group of Indian
Ocean archipelago which is situated in Bay Of Bengal. Basically Andaman
is not so vast but it is a very natural place to visit. Long Island is
one of the favourite spots of sightseeing of Andaman.. There are also
the famous Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (Wandoor), Port Blair and the Jolly Buoy Island inside this national park having almost white sand beach with canopies and dense bushes.
There are so many historic and cultural places in Andaman like Anthropological
Museum, Port Blair,Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Chatham Saw Mill, Forest
Museum, Samudrika Marine Museum, Port Blair. Beside historical it is very natural too Barren
Island, Corbyn's Cove, Port Blair,Cutbert Bay Beach, Rangat, Elephant
Beach, Havelock Island,Long Island, Marina Park and Aquarium, Port
Blair,Neil Island and etc.
AULI
For all the cold lover Auli is the great choice for holiday, it is a
place which covers the beauty of nature in their arms.Auli a small ski
destination in Uttarakhand ,basically Auli not so much known earlier, it
comes in knowledge after the separation of Uttarakhand. As we know it
is a snowy place so popular for the ski but beside this it is also a
holy place.
The tourist destination in Auli is Trishul Peak, Vanshinarayan Kalpeshwar, Bhavishya Badri, Chenab Lake, Joshimath.
There are also some magical places in Auli having beautiful scene like
Nandaprayag the convergence of two holy rivers, Nandaprayag in the
Chamoli District of Uttarakhand serves as the beautiful entry point to
the much revered pilgrim centres of Badarinath and Kedarnath and
Rudraprayag a holy place of lord shiva which Prettily placed in the
convergence of the majestic rivers Mandakini and Alaknanda.
SHIMLA
Shimla is also known as
"Queen of Hill Stations".It is also the
state capital of Himachal Pradesh. There are many unforgettable walks, a
variety of convenient shopping and museum, ice skating in winter is
amazing experience.This city commands a majestic view of the mountains
and occasional visits from low slung clouds. Tourist spot near Shimla,
such as honeymooners paradise Kurfi , Fagu and Narkanda, also
experienced moderate snowfall, making the hill station more picturesque.
The places famous to visit in Shimla are
Wild Flower Hall, Mashobra, Naldehra, Tattapani, Kufri, Fagu, Narkanda, Chail, Jakhoo Temple, Tara Devi Temple, Annandale, Christ Church. Shimla should be visited by every one at least once a year to get rid of the polluted atmosphere for at least few days.
NAINITAL:-
Nainital is lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Nainital is known by "Lake district" of India is located in Uttrakhand. Once this area has many lakes and it was called the city of 60 lakes. The city derives its name from a temple dedicated to Goddess 'Naini Devi'.Nainital
has a varied topography. Nainital is definitely a heaven for all the
adventure finder. Nainital is a famous tourist destination of India,
attracting hundreds of both domestic and foreign tourists every year.
Some of the important places in the Nainital are
Hanumangarhi,
Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Naina Devi Temple, St. John in the Wilderness ,
Governor's House also known Raj Bhavan, Snow View, Naini Peak, Tiffin
Top, Pt. G. B. Pant high Altitude Zoo, Gurney House, Eco Cave Gardens.
Nainital Zoo is a very important tourist spot where you can find rare
species of snow leopard, steppe eagle and Himalayan Black Bear.
LAKSHDWEEP:-
Lakshdweep is only the coral island in India. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means
'a hundred thousand island'.
It is a uni district Union Territory and is comprised of 12 atolls,
three reefs, five submerged banks, and ten inhabited islands. Lakshdweep
is known for its lush green landscape, incredible marine life, soft
silvery beaches and water sports. The ideal time to visit Lakshadweep
Islands in between the month of October to April when the weather is
most pleasant and surrounded Arabian Sea is pure Aqua.
The beautiful scenery of Lakshdweep that includes grand lagoon, silver
seashores, incessant miles of sun soaked sand and lush green swaying
palms with amazing aquatic flora and fauna make the amazing experience.
Enjoy your tour with a lot of things to do. Take the sightseeing tour or
experience the thrill of water sports like Pedal boating, Scuba
driving, Kayaking, Snorkeling and Swimming.
Source :- http://www.indiaforbes.com/2013/12/top-10-winter-places-in-india-must.html