Showing posts with label Indian Hill stations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indian Hill stations. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Heaven on Earth Sri Nagar

The capital of Jammu Kashmir and proclaimed as the “Heaven on Earth”, Sri Nagar is the most beautiful palce in India. It lies in the northern region and thus has very cold climate. The city remains hidden by snow during winters and the rest of the year the weather is pleasant and cold. It is also called the Switzerland of India due to its natures blessings. The place is a hilly region and the major population of the area is Muslims.

Heaven on Earth Sri Nagar

Sri nagar has very popular Dal lake which freezes during winters, it is then used for ice skating. Shikaras are well known attraction in the lake, these are boat houses which are available on rent for visitors.It provides and overwhelming experience to live on waters and boats during your vacations. Jhelum River runs through out the city and the place has splendid valley's all around. The city has nine ancient bridges which connect the two parts of the city.

Sri Nagar in the past remained isolated because of regular terror attacks but now it has been opened for visitors. Due care is taken by the government to avoid any mishap. Flower farming is another attraction of the place where you can see huge farms filled with beautiful flowers.The best time to visit the place is May-June and it could be reached by Bus, Train and Air.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Queen of Hills Massorie

One of the most popular Hill station in Northern India is Massorie and it is due to its astounding beauty that the place is popularly known as the "Queen of the Hills".Massorie is 250 kms away from Delhi and the way to the city goes through the valley, which makes the journey even more refreshing. The elevation of the city from the sea level is 7000 feet which is the reason why the wheater remain cold and winters and pleasant during summers.


Massorie Hill

Massorie has a scenic beauty of towering Snow clad mountains, shivalika range and Doon valley. The place also has many popular places to visit such as Gun Hill, Minicipal Garden,Childer's Lodge, Camel's back road, Jharipani fall, Bhatta fall, Kempty fall, Nag Devta Temple, Musssoorie lake and many more palces. All the places are very popular due to their overwhelming charm

Massoorie has beautiful churches, valleys and Maal Road running across the city. The Hotels and lodges provide very comfortable staying facility and the food is exceptionally good. Massoorie is about 34 kms away from Dehradun. The place is approachable by all means.