While not the largest, Srinagar is one of the biggest cities in India. The city is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Following is the art and words of varunshiv who shows us the beauty of the old city of Srinagar
The Martand temple is one of the important archaeological sites of the country. It is located in Anantnag district of Jammu. The temple was attacked by Sikander Butshikan. It took one year for Sikander Butshikan to fully damage and destroy this Martand temple.
Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling in West Bengal Mirik has become a tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and accessibility.
Lamayuru or Yuru Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist Gompa (monastery) in Kargil District. The gompa consisted originally of five buildings, and some remains of the four corner buildings can still be seen.
McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala due to its large population of Tibetan refugees. The Tibetan government-in-exile is headquartered in McLeod Ganj.
Sonmarg or Sonamarg is a town of Jammu and Kashmir which is a popular tourist destination. Sonamarg, at an altitude of 3,000 metres above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar.
Dal lake is popular as a visitor attraction and a summer resort. Fisheries and the harvesting of food and fodder plants are also important on Dal Lake. Weeds from the lake are extracted and converted into compost for the gardens. Dal Lake is also serves as a flood lung of the Jhelum River.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, nicknamed the “Toy Train”, is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling in West Bengal, run by the Indian Railways.The railroad line basically follows Hill Cart Road which is partially the same as National Highway 55. Usually, the track is simply on the road side. In case of landslides both track and road might be affected.
Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous destinations for trekkers. For beginners this is the best trekking path to try. It has open meadows, dark pine forests, snow clad valleys, highly adventurous crossings, etc. These factors all together makes the pass an action packed trekking spot for the tourists.
Korzok, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Drukpa Lineage and ancient village on the western bank of Tsomoriri Lake in Leh District, Ladakh. The highly revered monastery is 300 years old. The Tsomoriri Lake in front of it is also held in reverence, and considered equally sacred by the local people.
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalayas.The temple dedicated to Mata Chintpurni Devi is located in District Una of Himachal Pradesh. Mata Chintpurni Devi is also known as Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi.
A prayer flag is a colorful flag often found strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas. They are used to bless the surrounding countryside and for other purposes. There are two kinds of prayer flags: horizontal ones, called lung ta (meaning “Wind Horse”) in Tibetan, and the vertical Darchor. Dar translates as “to increase life, fortune, health and wealth”, and Cho translates as “all sentient beings”
Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas some 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh
The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India.
Hemis is a town in India 40 km southeast of Leh in Ladakh, well known for the Hemis monastery that was established in 1672 AD by king Senge Nampar Gyalva. Hemis is best known to tourists for the colorful festival held in July. Hemis also could be associated with the Hemis National Park, an area that is home to the endangered snow leopard. The national park was created in 1981.
The Tawang Monastery was founded near the small town of the same name in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh, India by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1680-1681 in accordance with the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama. The monastery belongs to the Gelugpa school and has a religious association with Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, which continued during the period of British rule.
Garhwal or Gurwal is a region Uttarakhand state, India, lying in the Himalayas. The people of Garhwal are known as Garhwali and speak the Garhwali language.The administrative center for Garhwal division is the town of Pauri. Traditionally the region finds mention in various Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand.
The Apatani, or Tanii, are a tribal group of about 26,000 (approximately) in Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh India. The dress of the Apatanis is elaborate and colorful, yet simple in style. Jilañ, the traditional dress of the priests has recently been made into a five rupee Indian postal stamp.
Rishikesh, is a city in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. It is located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India and attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, from within India, as well as from other countries. Rishikesh is a vegetarian city by law, as well as an alcohol-free city.
Assam has maintained a rich tradition of various traditional crafts for more than two thousand years. Presently, Cane and bamboo craft, bell metal and brass craft, silk and cotton weaving, toy and mask making, pottery and terracotta work, wood craft, jewellery making, musical instruments making, etc are remained as major traditions.
Shimla a popular tourist destination often referred as the “Queen of Hills”. Located in the north-west Himalayas. Shimla is connected to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow gauge railway routes still operating in India,[2] the Kalka-Shimla Railway.
Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the shore line of the lake, about 15.5 kilometres, is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels.
Manali, in the Beas River valley, is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh.Manali is famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Yak skiing is a sport unique to this area.
Dharamshala or Dharamsala is a city in northern India. It was formerly known as Bhagsu; it is the winter seat of government of the state of Himachal Pradesh. McLeod Ganj, a village within Dharamshala, is the home of the Dalai Lama and the exiled Tibetan government.
Darjeeling, a town in West Bengal, is internationally renowned for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The two most significant contributors to Darjeeling’s economy are tourism and the tea industry.
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Bhimbetka rock shelters 
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib 
Umai Andar Cave Temple 
