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The Himalayan range is the highest ,youngest and largest chain of mountains in the world which makes it one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world . Nestled snugly amidst this range lies Jammu & Kashmir which is the essence of everything Indian in terms of its culture , history , traditions , people and natural splendour . The state has also been richly endowed with a colourful and romantic historic past evident in the enchantingly beautiful Baghs, (or gardens) – Shalimar and Nishat – which further embellish the divine favours cast upon this state in the form of stunning scenic beauty and an enchanting wildlife
Nestled in the Himalayas,the world’s mightiest mountain ranges,Himachal is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful land scapes with rolling meadows racing rivers,icy cold glaciers, green forests,ancient temples and snowy mountains.Apart from sight seeing there are also great opportunities for trekking mountaineering,fishing,river rafting,skiing and para gliding.
Tucked way in India”s north –east corner , between Tibet , Bhutan and Nepal, Sikkim , home to 454 types of orchids over 600 species of butterflies , 500 species of birds , red pandas and snow leopards, is a naturalist’s paradise. Buddhism is an integral part of Sikkim and its culture and many of the recommended tips around various parts of the stat have monastries as their ultimate destinations . Several parts of Sikkim commands a masterful view of the mighty Kanchendzonga and this draws tourists aplenty.
Uttaranchal , carved out of Uttar Pradesh , sits pretty amidst the Garhwal region which abounds in natural beauty . It is so beautiful and spiritually enchanting that it is often referred to as Dev Bhoomi – The Land of the Gods. The snow clad mountains , swift streams and green valleys seem to come alive through the numerous fascinating festivals held here which beckon people from far and wide , to offer obeisance to the Gods through music and hearts full of joyous faith.
From the snow covered Himalayas to the turbulent waters of the Bay of Bengal, from the verdant tea gardens of Darjeeling to the swampy mangrove forests of the Sundarbans from quaint historic towns like Murshidabad to the pulsating Kolkata Metropolis, West Bengal has something for every tourist.Every aspect of life here marked by a strong humane element which gives this state of passion , poetry and natyral beauty a distinctive character of its own .
Sardar Vallabhai Patel called Meghalaya a land for “Gods to live in “. Literally known as ‘ the abode of clouds‘.Meghalaya is a hilly state landlocked between Assam and Bangladesh in the north – east of India .Its diverse cultural heritage and the distinctive features of its tribal community are a fitting adornment for Meghalaya’s abounding breathtaking scenic beauty coupled with a bracing climate.
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