The Heaven Of India

Kashmir the crown of India. Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places to visit in India. that is the one people named it "The heaven of India". And Kashmir deserves it. Kashmir is the only place in India which is most of the time covered in ice and the most amazing things are the mountain and the valley's in Kashmir surrounded by lakes and rivers. 

Here is the list of top 5 places you should visit in Kashmir.

1.  Sonamarg

Located on the Srinagar-Ladakh Highway, around two and a half hours drive northeast of Srinagar, scenic Sonamarg ("Meadow of Gold") is famous for its Thajiwas Glacier. What's remarkable about this glacier is how accessible it is. From the highway, you can hike up to the glacier and back in around five hours. If you don't have so much time to spare, it's possible to ride a pony instead, or take a taxi part of the way there and walk. It is costly though. Pony owners will charge at least 600 rupees per person for a return trip. Do bargain hard. Scenes of many Bollywood movies have been filmed in the area, and you won't have to try very hard to feel like you're in one! There are a number of options for eating and staying at Sonamarg. Ahsan Mount Resort has fabulous Swiss tents for glamping. Hotel Snowland is conveniently located but could be managed better

2.  Gulmarg

Gulmarg ("Meadow of Flowers"), India's version of a ski resort, is situated less than two hours drive east of Srinagar. The season runs from mid December to mid March. If you're not into skiing, you may still want to let the gondola whisk you more than 13,000 feet up Mount Apharwat for outstanding views. Apparently, it's the world's highest cable car. And, it's very popular, so you should buy your tickets online to avoid a long queues. Unfortunately, you'll still have to wait to board it though. Ubiquitous pony rides are also available in Gulmarg, and their owners are particularly aggressive in pestering tourists for business. If you feel like splashing some cash, treat yourself to a couple of nights at the Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa, one of the 12 Top Himalayan Spa Resorts.

3.  Pahalgam

Pahalgam, the "Valley of Shepherds", is around three hours drive from Srinagar and is near the departure point for pilgrims going on the Amarnath Yatra (avoid visiting during July as it will be very busy then). Visitors commonly head to Pahalgam's Betaab Valley (the Bollywood movie "Betaab" was shot there), with its fresh flowing Lidder River and surrounding snow-capped hills. However, what you need to be aware of, is that you'll only be allowed to take your vehicle up to a certain point to reach the Valley. After that, you'll need to hire a prepaid vehicle provided by the local transport association, or walk. Entrance to the Valley is regulated and costs 10 rupees. Other possible activities around Pahalgam include golfing, trout fishing, and river rafting. It's a popular destination for adventure tourism.

4.  Charar-i-Sharief and Yousmarg

Yousmarg, a sprawling meadow around two hours drive southwest of Srinagar, is refreshingly underdeveloped (only a couple of restaurants are there). The highlight is the Doodh Ganga river, which is reached by a picturesque 30 minute walk along a forested trail down a hill. Alternatively, it's possible to take a pony. The pony owners will insist you do so and they are quite annoying (don't give into them though if you do want to walk). On the way to Yousmarg you'll pass numerous apple trees (if you spot anyone selling apples on the roadside, get some as they're delicious!) as well the town of Charar-i-Sharief. It's worth stopping there as it's home to one of the most holy Sufi Muslim shrines in India and some of the biggest halwa parathas you'll ever see! 

5.  Sinthan 

Sinthan Top is becoming a sought after alternative to the other, often crowded, tourist places in Kashmir. Interest in it has grown since construction of the Kokernag-Sinthan Top-Kishtwar Road, connecting Kashmir with Jammu, began. It's yet to be developed though, so there's an absence of facilities for tourists. Hence, it's a good idea to stop in Daksum on the way. The drive from Srinagar to Sinthan Top takes around two and a half hours. It's possible to stay in Daksum, or Kokernag where there are more options. These are excellent places to go trekking and exploring the great outdoors

The Heart Of India

Ever wonder where to visit in all India? There is one place you must see in this one life, and that is the heart of our India. Our only Hindustan ka Dil, yes, it is Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest state in India regarding population as well as area. Madhya Pradesh borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the north-east, Chattisgarh to the south-east, Maharashtra to the south, Gujrat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.

Here is the list of top 5 places you should visit in Madhya Pardesh.

1.  Khajuraho Erotic Temples
If you want proof that the Kama Sutra originated in India, Khajuraho is the place to see. There are over 20 temples abounding in erotic sculptures. However, more than that, they show a celebration of love, life and worship. The Khajuraho erotic temples are rated as one of the top 

2.  Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks are among the top national parks in India. Bandhavgarh, while being relatively difficult to reach and costly to visit, is the best place to see tigers in the wild in India. The park features dense green valleys and rocky hill terrain, with an ancient fort. In addition to tigers, the park has a large array of wildlife including sloth bears, deers, leopards, jackals, and birds.

3.  Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park has the honor of providing the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel, The Jungle Book. It’s rich in lush saal and bamboo forests, lakes, streams and open grasslands. As well as tigers, the park abounds with barasingha (swamp deer) and an extensive variety of other animals and birds. Rather than offering one particular kind of animal, it provides an all-round nature experience. The park is well regarded for its research and conservation programs, and many endangered species have been saved there.

4.  Sanchi
Some of India's oldest Buddhist relics can be found at Sanchi, northeast of Bhopal. Most notable is the Great Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka in 262 BC after he embraced Buddhism, as penance for the atrocities he inflicted on the state of Kalinga (in Orissa). You'll find a number of other stupas, temples, and monasteries there, along with an archeological museum. Sanchi can be visited on a day trip from Bhopal, but it's worth staying there its a convenient base for numerous other side trips.

5.  Ujjain
Ujjain is a small town with a maze of alleyways and many temples. The most important of them is the Mahakaleshwar Temple, which houses one of India’s 12 sacred Jyotirlingams (Shiva shrines with naturally occurring, rather than man made, lingams). Ujjain is one of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, and one of the four locations of the Kumbh Mela. The Tropic of Capricorn also runs through Ujjain. Head to Ram Ghat at dawn or dusk, when pilgrims ring bells and light candles by the water.