Dandeli, An Ideal Holiday Destination

 Dandeli, An Ideal Holiday Destination

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The population here comprises of different communities. Some are from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and many others from the states of Kerala. Languages that are spoken here are Hindi, Konkani and Marathi.

Resort

It is most famous for the wildlife sanctuary where you can see Elephants, Tigers, Black Panthers, Sloth Bears, Jackals, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer (Muntjac), Mouse Deer (Chevrotain), Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Slender Loris, Giant Squirrels, Flying Squirrels, Civets, Porcupines, Mongoose and some species of snakes.

Rafting

Watching animals on a jungle jeep safari is a one side of the picture, there is a lot more fun in the adventure activities that includes Kayaking, Rappelling, White Water Rafting, Jungle Trekking, Mountain Biking and Night Camping.

Bird watching is another very famous activity here because you will find a wide variety of birds and butterflies here.



Dandeli also offers good sightseeing tours for its tourist to enjoy-

Kavala caves: These limestone caves are dedicated to lord Shiva. Almost 25 Kms away from Dandeli, to reach here one has to trek through the dense forest of Dandeli.

Syntheri rocks: Over 300ft tall granite rocks, situated inside the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary.

Molangi: It is an excellent place for camps situated within the bamboo thickets.

Ulavi Channa Basaveshwar Temple: A temple located 50 kms away from Dandeli, famous for Vachanachaluvi of 12 century.

Dandeli is one place where you can fully rejuvenate and thoroughly enjoy your vacations.

Arunachal Pradesh – The Unexplored Destination

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh – The Unexplored Destination

Located in northeast India and voted as the 4th best destination in the world by Lonely Planet, Arunachal Pradesh is quickly becoming an upcoming off beat destination for tourists. Known as the ‘Land of the dawn-lit mountains’, it sits at a confluence of the countries – Tibet, Bhutan, Burma and China. It is also known as the "Orchid State of India" and is the largest among the group of eastern states, commonly known as Seven Sisters. Historically, Arunachal Pradesh remained shrouded in mystery. It was relatively an unknown place and was so remote that the monstrous Himalayan peaks have not been named, let alone climbed. 

However, now after travel restrictions have been eased and infrastructure improved, this extraordinary place is now ripe for exploring. The land here is mountainous with the Himalayan ranges running north south. The nature reserves teeming with a diversity of wildlife is unmatched compared to any in India. The forests are inhabited by intricately tattooed tribal peoples and the mountain valleys are dotted with majestic Buddhist monasteries. One such monastery is the 400-year-old Twang Gompa which is one of the world’s largest. Make sure to visit the Mechuka Valley when you are there. This valley up till now was an unexplored Buddhist royal domain amongst the towering, snow-covered mountains of the region. Travelling through the newly opened road is one of the most exciting experiences in India and if you are seeking to explore this amazing destination with picturesque mountains, then Arunachal Pradesh is the place for you.

Nowhere else in India can you see this extraordinary beauty, the unexplored passes, tranquil lakes and some famous Buddhist monasteries, tucked away in the north east tip of India. For the wildlife enthusiasts Arunachal Pradesh offers a variety of rare wildlife, flora and fauna. There are more than 500 species of birds and has its own exclusive variety of orchids. Also, Arunachal Pradesh claims to have all major species of the big cats in its jungles – tigers, leopards, snow leopards and the clouded leopards.

A land with a healthy climate with intriguing traditional lifestyles of 26 tribes and 110 sub tribes, it has many vibrant and colourful festivals. Tucked away in the north eastern most tip of India, Arunachal Pradesh has many unexplored passes, tranquil lakes, snow- capped picturesque mountains and famous monasteries. An amazing holiday destination with extraordinary beauty found nowhere else on earth. A place where you would like to return time and again.

Andaman Nicobar Island Festival

Andaman Nicobar Island Festival

Andaman Nicobar Island

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an unique culture, where all religions, ethnics groups live in total peace and harmony. The capital, Port Blair, has a cosmopolitan character and sometimes referred to as ‘Mini India’. All major festivals are celebrated with great frevour and are attended by all religious groups. One of the most important festivals of the emerald island is the Island Tourism Festival.

It was in the 1980s that the Island Tourism Festival was organized for the first time by the government authorities of Andaman and Nicobar. This festival, initially named the ‘Islands on the March' was introduced to showcase to the rest of the country the islanders' talents through various performances with a larger aim to improve economy through tourism. 

The 10 days Island Festival is organized, during December-January, by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. The fortnight long festival gives a festive look to the Islands. Cultural troupes and artists of national and international fame perform during the festival. There are also performances by the talents of these islands, including the tribal. Water sports competitions like the Nicobari Hodi race, Canoe race are also organized. There are special screenings of puppet, magic and dog shows to attract children. The culinary skills of the locals are exhibited at the lovely floating restaurants of the island. Other attractions of the Island Festival are: Scuba diving, Puppet show, dog show, magic show, etc. The rich marine life and the flora & fauna collection of the island are also promoted during the festival.  The exhibition held during the festival, highlights the developmental aspects of the islands.

The islands have many spots reserved for the marine life of each island, especially Havelock. Some of the places of interest are:

Cellular Jail: Built by the British rulers in 1886, was meant to imprison the freedom fighters of India during the freedom fight. One can see here the execution room where the freedom fighters were hanged by the colonial rulers. The visitors can see the light and sound show depicting the sacrifice of freedom fighters and also showing up the brutal history of the Cellular jail.

Elephant Beach on Havelock Island: This unique coral beach is simply the best on the island, making it a magnificent spot to enjoy snorkeling.

Samudrika Marine Museum, Port Blair: Run by the Indian navy, visitors can update themselves about the history of Andaman Islands, its Geographical information, about the people of Andaman, the Archaeology of the place and finally the Marine life. 

Corbyn's Cove: A serene and an unspoiled soft sandy beach in Andaman near to Port Blair, this beach is set in picturesque backgrounds of lush green coconut palms and pleasant sea. This is an ideal spot for sun basking and sea bathing. The main attractions in this beach are the inviting water sports activities.  Many pill boxes and bunkers built by Japanese adds to the attraction of the beach.

Limestone caves, Baratang Island: One of the major attractions of the region. The beauty of these caves is unimaginable and a great natural wonder. The stalactites and stalagmites, which have withstood the natural process of erosion over time, form different interesting shapes and figures.

Parrot Island., Baratang Island: This small island located near Baratang is an ideal spot for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts. A natural habitat for parrots, visitors can get a mesmerizing glimpse of thousands of parrots returning home during sunset. The view of the sunset here is spectacular. A must see view of all nature lovers.

Mud Volcano, Baratang Island: One of the main attractions for tourists The local called this mud volcano “jalki” and is truly a wonder of nature. Quite a rare attraction found in few places.

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (Wandoor), Port Blair: Also known as Wandoor Marine National Park, this is a fantastic National Park for Marine life in Andaman and is unique all over the world. The pristine beauty Jolly Buoy Island is a part of this National Park. This is one of the worlds best known scuba diving locations. Visitors can get a close look of underwater marine life, including corals and sea weeds. 

Adventure Activities in India

Adventure Activities

Adventure Activities 

Given the various geographical features like the mountain ranges, valleys, desert regions, tropical rain forests, fertile plains and the coastal regions, makes India one of the most attractive adventure destinations in the world.

There a number of options for both seasoned as well as beginners adventure seeking tourists from all over the world. The great Himalayan terrain invites you to participate in various fun loving activities and adventure. Here you have excellent chance to revive your life with hot air ballooning, paragliding, canoeing, kayaking. river rafting, trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, wave surfing, scuba diving skiing, mountain biking and safaris. 

Be it water sports or the one you play on land or flying high in the sky; you can enjoy whatsoever form of adventure in India you wished to head for. It is one opportunity for you to leave all prohibitions behind and just let yourself free to go after them.

When you plan to visit India for activities and adventures just don’t forget to add one of these 15 best things to do in India in your perfect travel plan. 

Paragliding:. Paragliding is a mixture of hang gliding and skydiving. It is also the best way to overcome your aerophobia (fear of flying) or alto phobia (fear of height). 

In India there are four major & famous destinations for paragliding such as Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttaranchal. Solang, Billing, Lahul and Spiti, Kullu & Manali in Himachal; Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kota in Rajashtan; NarendraNagar(Hotel Aananda spa resorts), Dhanaulti, Bedni Bugyal and Nainital in Uttaranchal; Entire western Ghat hill range in Maharashtra as well as Mahabaleshwar, Deolali, Singhgad, Matheran, and Panchgani in the state. 

Para Sailing: If you have ever been to a beach resort, you must’ve seen para-sails lifting riders up to skyward and the tail tied to speed boats. The major spots for parasailing are Goa, Mumbai, Banglore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune. 

Hot air ballooning: There’s none other option better than hot air ballooning available for you without paying too heavily to fly high in the sky. This is a lesser expensive sport & adventure activity compared to other countries 

Famous Indian paradise or say favorite destinations for hot air ballooning are Solang, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Delhi, Guwahati, Dehradun, Nagaur, Jaipur, Agra, Pushkar and Bangalore. 

Mountaineering: India’s giant snow covered Rocky Mountain peaks and green mountains ranges have been alluring mountaineers from India and worldwide, for a long time now. 

Mountaineering is one of the famous adventure sports in India which offers to everyone person a sheer chance to explore the flora and fauna in the rugged terrains, dense forests, and snow tipped mountains of Himalayas. Some of the mountaineering destinations in India which are frequented by mountaineers are Sikkim, Leh-Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal where you enjoy the lush green dense forest with breathtaking scenery.

Trekking: This is certainly one of the most enjoyed adventure sports in India and is being promoted largely in Jammu & Kashmir. Besides mountaineering, trekking destinations are also spread all over the country.

The famous treks in India are Zangskar valleys in Ladakh and Himalayan terrain in Gangotri, Chamoli in Uttaranchal. In India there are other famous for amazing and most adventurous treks like Kufri and Narkanda near to Shimla and Solang few miles away from Manali are the best places to opt for trekking as well as mountaineering.

The apt time for trekking differs depending upon the places. Well you can ask for your trekking trip from our 24/7 online support team which is there to guide and help you.

White water rafting: Certainly one among the most sought after and extreme adventure sports to try out in summer. White water rafting in India is a mixture of spectacular natural scenery. Rishikesh is the favorite north Indian rafting destination in the wild Ganges river. The Indus river and Zangskar river in Jammu & Kashmir, Brahmaputra in Assam, Chandrabhaga in Himachal, and Teesta and Rangit rivers in Sikkim are other fantastic river rafting destinations in India.

After your thrilling white water river rafting trail you can rest in the river side camps on pristine banks and in the evening, enjoy the night under starry sky roof. 

Mountain Biking: Just ask the adventure lovers what they feel while riding through rugged mountains & foothills. They will tell you that it provides a special kind of fun and pleasure. 

The varied topography of India has great opportunities for mountain biking. No matter whether you long for a group ride or an individual tour, your senses are going to be filled with the everlasting thrill. You can also look for mountain biking tour in Kerala, Himachal, Sikkim and Garhwal(Uttaranchal). 

Autorikshaw tour: Unlike other adventure sports Autorikshaw tour is just an activity which is full of enjoyment. Also famous as another name Tuk-Tuk, Autorikshaw is a nice and small three wheel carriage in which four to five average sized people can sit and enjoy their journey. Autorikshaw tour can be taken as fun-filled and unusual way of experiencing India as well as visiting the beautiful Indian countryside.

Camel Safari, Elephant Safari and Double hump camel Safari: When you come to India for holidays and leisure, it is impossible for you to avoid the safari. There are some famous safari and is a major tourist attractions. such as Camel Safari, double hump camel safari and elephant safari. You can try Camel safari in Rajasthan mostly during the famous Pushkar fair, Desert festival, Bikaner festival and Marvar festival.

You can join the Elephant safari during the Elephant festival in Jaipur, the pink city. This makes you feel like a royal rider while trying a cool safari on the back of an beautifully decorated elephants. Jammu & Kashmir state invites you to experience the nature’s unique double hump camel safari. In Ladakh you can ride on beautiful long haired double hump camels which are small in height in comparison to the average plains’ camels. 

Aqua diving(Scuba diving), wind surfing and water surfing: Explore the world under water in the transparent emerald and blue waters of the pearl islands of Indian subcontinent . Goa, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar islands have tremendous opportunities and charm for the breathtaking water sports which have a large numbers of fans in the world. Go through a splendid marine life and witness the sparkling waters and amazing sea animals and flora. Play with the wild sea waves while you wind surf and fight with the frolic waters during water surfing.