Sunday, March 29, 2009

Sarahan: In the Lap of Gods


23 kms from Rampur  is Jeori. From here leave the NH 22 and drive up in a road to Sarahan, 17 kms from here. At an altitude of 2165 meters the main attraction of Sarahan is Bhimkali temple. It is a three storey temple. Architecture is more like a Pagoda. The mixture of Hindu and Buddhist art has made this temple an unique piece of art. In the top floor there is an idol of Bhimkali Devi. Just beside the temple you can see the palace of Bushahar Kings.

Sarahan is the gateway to Kinnaur. Sarahan offers a spectacular view of the Srikhand range.Sarahan is 176 kilometers distant from Shimla.

Saharan is located on the Himalayan mountain slopes at an altitude of 1950 meters above sea-level. 

Sarahan lies on the Hindustan Tibet Road between Jeori-Sarahan and Kinnaur. Jeori is 17 kilometers distant from Sarahan. 

The road to Sarahan is lined with pine trees. Swift flowing mountain streams flow past the road. 

The fields and orchards in the vicinity of small villages with slate roofed houses impart a fairytale atmosphere to the ethereal surroundings. 

Many stately deodar trees rides the Himalayan mountain slopes.

Accompanying the deodar are trees of smooth birch and uncountable varieties of wild flowers. Medicinal herbs are also to be found on the Himalayan mountain slopes above Sarahan. 

Sarahan is sparsely populated. Many ancient legends can be heard in Sarahan. Sarahan overlooks a deep valley through which the river Sutlej flows to the sea. The snow-clad Srikhand peak lies across Sarahan 

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Wonderland Kinnaur


Kinnaur, The tribal District of Himachal Pradesh, has houses built of local architecture and the scenic beauty added to it by snow ranges and flowing Sutlej and its tributaries makes it one of the Districts high on the list of visitor to the State. Closer to the border with Tibet, foreigners have to register their entry into the district that is done immediately. 

Apple, apricot, walnut orchards around picturesque hamlets are eye catchers. Chilgoza or Neoza, kernal of Pine, is the dry fruit linked with Kinnaur. To be eaten raw or baked, it is a rewarding time-pass.

Both Hinduism and Buddhism are practiced here and every village has its own village diety. The national highway completed in 1960's is the life-line of Kinnaur because it joins with Shimla. 

Back to the Wilderness


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What’s in a name? In our case, everything!

We promise to provide all - Indians and foreigners - an insight into the ‘real’ Himachal; its history, traditions, languages, culture, fairs, festivals and religions….

In other words, we want to provide you a complete insight & introduce you to the Beauty of Himachal, its Simplicity, Vastness along with the hidden treasures of this great land!

It is our endeavor to promote Himachal Pradesh to the outside world while striving to protect an age-old tradition as well as preserve the environment for generations to come.

We have committed ourselves to make every possible effort and cater you with an experience you will fondly look back upon, not caring of what it cost you, as you will be returning back a richer person full of memories.

At Wonderland Himachal, we lay stress on ‘off the beaten routes’, less traveled places and Himalayan tribal sectors to take the stress out of you.

All our packages & itineraries are flexible, amendments to the itineraries can be easily made and re-worked as per your preferences and interest. In fact, using your ideas together with our advice and expertise you can create your own itinerary, leaving the rest to us. We are pleased and proud to offer a quality and flexibility of service to organize your holidays.

We very much look forward to be a part of your travel plan & help you to discover the legacy of ancient heritage. It’s about exploring, seeking … not just nature, but also your inner being. We believe in giving good experience to our guest at reasonable cost. No hidden cost; No fine print… just an experience to treasure.

Impossible, as it may sound, but just plan one tour with us and it will illustrate our point. So, let us take you on a brief tour of Wonderland - “Himachal”. We guarantee that your journey will be quite unlike anything, you’ve experienced before.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Wonderland Himachal: Shimla



Shimla the queen of hills came into existence as most of us will call ferom the date it got its space on the world map in the year 1864 when the then ordinary but a mistical village became the summer capital of the British India. 
It kept its staus till the final days of british existence in India and also the place was a summer seat of Punjab government from the year 1871onwards. the place kept on to be the headqaters of the partioned punjab till 1966. though a small place but destined to be of extraordinary significance, during the last part of the second world war the exiled government of Burma took a reufge in this adorable landscape.

The place has witnnesed the signing of many agreements and accords in the years gone by with its british archetectual heritage and the splendid senic beauty the place really seems blessed.  a place which has  remained an excellent spectator of the past, wittenessing the making and breaking of history many times, looks so young and vibrant that it still holds its age old charm.
 
Shimla with all its  youthfulness realy has all the makes for a queen, the toy train railway station which recently has been included in the world heritage list of UNESCO, all of the heritage structures of the british Raj, its geographical vicinity, the Ridge opening up the penorama of the grendour of the snow clad mountain ranges The Great Himalayas, the web of some of the most beautifully knetted roads and paths through dense oaks, cedars, rhododendruns and the places and archetecture of the historical significance leaves an everlasting impact on a persons memories.

Wonderland Himachal


Studded with snowy ranges, lush green forests, singing streams, verdant vales, shimmering lakes, Himachal Pradesh is inhabited by people of various caste, creed and religious groups. This wonderland located in the lap of Western Himalays has been adorned by beautiful, brave, courageous, honest and hard working people having unflinching faith in religious ceremonies and the existence of supernatural powers. Its unique composition, location and character all make it 'The Wonderland'.   

The life and landscape of Himachal is a colourful canvas of a free and fearless society which draws its nectar of strength from the shrines of different religions. It is bound between 30 22 to 33 12 North latitude and 75 47 to 79 4 East Latitude. The entire territory is mountanious with altitude varying from 350 to 7000 mts above the mean sea level.