At Corbett’s Corner – Exoctic Glory of Corbett National Park

The train gradually slowed down and stopped amidst a thick blanket of fog. But, when we adjusted our iris to the atmosphere; a small railway station welcomed us. The chill out side was mild and somehow pleasant. The yellow board at the station said- Ramnagar. Our destination was Jim Corbett National Park but, Ramnagar was the nearest railway station to get there.  So, sipping tea at the station was the only option as we waited to be transported to this legendary wild life habitat in the country. Ramnagar, located at the foothills of the Himalayas on the bank of river Kosi looked like a small town-serene and well maintained. Often considered as the gateway to the Kumaon hills, Ramnagar lead us to a world of green hills, sloppy terrains and dark jungles just 51 kilometers away.  And speaking of the jungles, we were excited to be a part of 3 days exciting tour in and around the park. Considered as one of the oldest National Parks in India, it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Some come here to admire the jungles while so come here just to de-stress. But, when they go back they utter the same word-amazing.

We were already mesmerized by the innumerable tales from those who have already been there.  Apart from the Royal Bengal Tigers, the luminaries of the Kumaon jungles we wanted to witness the great tales of ‘senses-coming-alive in Corbett’ stories.  An elephant safari as well as a fishing expedition not only sounded fun but also the best option to unwind at the wild.

With a well maintained cottage providing every humanely desirable facility, we never missed the comfort of our homes and we never realized that we were camping at the doorway of a jungle. The array of accommodations outside the park reinstated how important it is to respect the wildlife habitats and we couldn’t help but love this distance between the jungles and the human beings.  This is how the man who inspired its naming wanted it to be. Probably, this is why the world knows Jim Corbett more as a conservationist and not as a hunter. It is true that he was a hunter and that too of tigers but the killing was never meant for fun. Thus, the fun part at Corbett is strictly restricted to animal spotting only.  Thanks to the conservation project initiated by the park that went on to win accolades around the glob, today the park boasts of a stable number of Royal Bengal Tigers.  But, the amazing world of Corbett is not restricted to only tiger spotting. An elephant safari or a jeep safari across the park gives a real insight into the bio-diversity existing inside the park. Although the core areas of the park are confined to the residing wildlife only, the periphery of the park itself is a wonder to the beholders.

Lucky we were to behold their world in its purest form. The morning dew coagulating on the green leaves, a deer feeding his faun and the king of the jungle taking a sun bath-we don’t need to further describe what we saw! Never did we envisage the charm of a jungle to be so enchanting.  May be the morning freshness heightened our satisfaction with the greens but when it comes to appreciating it we shall never refrain from saying our best lines. The rest of the trip including our angling trysts and the ideal bird spotting tower was exciting too.  We tried some rock climbing and rappelling too. No, we aren’t the sort of adventure junkies but going wild at the Corbett was the best excuse to match the pace. Remember the phrase? When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Referred by :  http://corbettparkonline.com/blog/2013/02/13/at-corbetts-corner-exoctic-glory-of-corbett-national-park/

Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in Uttarakhand state. Jim Corbett National Park is like a heaven for the adventure seekers and wildlife lovers. Corbett world famous for its flora, fauna, hills area, marshy depressions, grass lands and large lake.

For visiting Jim Corbett Park you have to use safari for safety purpose and must go with wildlife guides to get the good information and accurate animals call. Jeep safari is the best option for visiting wildlife, because it takes you inside the deep jungle and fell to close the nature and its beauty.

Famous Jeep Safari Zone at Corbett- Tourism activity is allowed in some selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its top-drawer landscape and the diverse wildlife. Jim Corbett National Park distributes its core area in four famous Safari Zone. Each area serves different travel purposes and has unique attributes. They are Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna and Durgadevi.

Some rule and regulation- Some rules and regulations for visitor ruled by Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) to save human and wildlifeanimals. It must followed by every tourist. Any one can’t go inside the jungle without CTR permission. Once inside the Jungle do not get down of your vehicle or walk in areas you are not permitted to do so. Beware as you are in Tiger Area. Only 25 to 30 vehicles go inside the jungle at a time. It’s compulsory to take a guide for visit into jungle area. Animals are extremely sensitive to the human voice. Don’t make a noise, don’t play music and don’t blow the horn.

Dhikala- Dhikala Zone entry is through Dhangarhi Gate which opens 15 November to 15 June. It is the most popular tourism zone in Jim Corbett National Park. Dhikala offers to see Wild Elephants, Tigers, Chital, Hog deer and numerous grassland bird species and raptors.

Bijrani- Bijrani is hot favorite safari zone now days, due to the lots of tiger sighting. It’s amazing and beautiful landscapes also make it very famous amongst the others.  Bijrani Forest Zone entry is through Amdanda Gate which is 3 Kms far from the min Ramnagar market. Bijrani offers the great opportunity to the various wild animals like tiger, wild elephants, black bear, wild boar, all species of dears, birds etc.

Jhirna- This is the only gate which opens for 12 month. Jhirna safari zoneis use the Kalagarh gate to visit Jhirna wildlife area. This area is surrounded by deep forest and offers to excellent wildlife animals sightings.

Durgadevi- Durgadevi gate is use to visit the Durgadevi wildlife area.  This area is famous for birds watching, fishing and different floras.

Jeep Safari Timing- Jeep Safari timings are changed according to the season summer and winter. In winter jeep safari start early in the morning 7:00 am to 9:30 and evening at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. In summer time safari start in morning 6:00 am to 9:00 am and evening 3:00 pm to 6:30pm.

Best Time for Jeep Safari- The best time for Jeep Safari at Corbett is in between ends of October to June. In this season new floras are taking places and fauna visits around the area.

How to Get Jeep Safari Booking – To enjoy jeep safari at Corbett, you have to take permit from CTR (Corbett Tiger Reserve) and advance booking before 15 days ago. Majestic Tour India is the most popular tour operator to provide jeep safari booking at Corbett.

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Sitabani Buffer Zone

About Sitabani Buffer Zone:-

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. Sitabani buffer zone is very famous at Corbett National Park. This zone is not inside the Corbett Tiger Reserve. This means the rules and regulations of Corbett Tiger Reserve are not applied at this zone. There is no limitation of vehicles enter inside it. Wildlife safari of Sitabani is more preferable while people don’t get permit of Corbett Tiger Reserve. At the time of monsoon all Corbett safari zones are closed but Sitabani buffer zone remains open round of the year. The ancient temple at Sitabani holds mythological importance for Hindus. This zone has been the hot favorite getaway for the tourists, to enjoy the adventurous activity like mountain cycling, trekking, elephant safari etc. This buffer zone is heaven for the adventure seekers, wildlife lovers and bird watchers alike since many years.

Flora and Fauna Information of Sitabani – Corbett:-

Sitabani buffer zone contains a variety of flora and fauna; there are almost 480 different types of spices of Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Bamboos and Grasses. Sheesam, Sisoo, and Khair are the most visible trees at here.

This zone is the shelter for many dangerous wild populations of Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Deer, Chital, Wild Boar, Black Faced Monkey, Wild Pig and Jackal etc. You can also see reptiles like King Cobra, Indian Crocodile, Gharial, and Monitor lizard. It’s a famous zone for bird watching. Open gypsy safari helps us to give the best possible and clear view to watch various types of birds like Mergansers, River Lapwings, Waders, Puff-throated Babller, White Rumped Shama, Grate Honrnbills, Indian Roller, Lammergeier and Vultures.

Best Time to Visit:-

Sitabani buffer zone of Corbett National Park remains open throughout the Year. Avoid to go while heavy rain during monsoon season.

How to Visit Sitabani buffer zone:-

The town of Ramnagar is the headquarters of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). There are overnight trains available from Delhi to Ramnagar. Also, there are trains from Varanasi via Lucknow to Ramnagar.

One can visit Sitabani with Open gypsy safari and Elephant safari. Entry ticket 100/- per jeep needs to pay at the entrance gate. Three hours gypsy safari charges to visit Sitabani is 1800/- to 2000/- INR per gypsy. 2 hours elephant safari charges are 2500/- for four persons. One can take their own vehicle inside Sitabani. But not suggested by us due to very bad road conditions. Two wheelers are not allowed. Safari timing are morning 6:00 am. To 9:00 Am and Evening safari timings are 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

To get best tour packages of Corbett National park visit http://jim-corbett-national-park.com/corbett-tour-packages.html

Kangra Valley Magic

Kangra valley is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the extreme north of India. Historically it was known as Nagarkot. The Kangra valley is not a single place it’s around Dhauladhar ranges of Himalayas to the north and last Shivalik foothills to the south. It lies in the lower Himalayas. It is year rounded magnet destination for tourists. The picturesque Kangra valley is one of the most pleasant destinations in the Himalayas. The valley is filled with numerous perennial streams, which provides the pleasant view of the Dhauldhar range. Kangra valley is simply the ideal location for the adventure sports like Trekking, Mountaineering and Paragliding.

Tourism places around kangra valley 

Kangra is the place which is very famous for its temples. Many ancient temples like the Baijnath Shiv temple, Bajreshwari Devi temple, Chamunda Devi temple, Chintpurni temple, Jwalamukhi temple, and Masroor rock cut temple. Tourism in Kangra is ideally suited to religious minded people who wish to visit the abode of gods known as Himachal. Tourist also attracts with its lush green valleys, snow falls and cool climate.  Tourism in Kangra also offers tourists a very different kind of experience with its world famous areas i.e. Dharamsala, Mcleod Ganj and Palampur.

Dharamshala :

Dharamashala is located at the base of Dhauladhar. Dharamshala has picturesque snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, elaborated tea gardens and beautiful hills. Dharamshala has gained reputation as it is the residence of the great saint ‘Dalai Lama’.

Mcleod Ganj :

Mcleod Ganj is located in the city of Dharamshala, Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh. Mcleod Ganj is also known as ‘Upper Dharamshala’. It is located at hight of 2,082 metres above sea level. It is strategically situated between Kangra and Nagrota. Mcleod Ganj is also close to the city of Pathankot. The local people are a mixture of Hindu and Muslims.

Palampur :

Palampur is a beautiful hill station in the Kangra valley, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests. There are numerous streams flowing from the mountains. Palampur is at the confluence of the plains and the hills and so the scenery shows the contrast the plains on one side and the majestic snow covered hills on the other side. Behind this city stand high ranges of Dhauladhar Mountains, whose tops always snow covered for most part of the year. Palampur offers breath taking landscape view of Dhauladhar and thrilling experience of Paragliding.

To get best tour packages of Himachal Tour visit http://himachal-pradesh-tourism.com/himachal-tour-packages.html

Luxurious Hotels/Resorts in Uttarakhand in Different Destinations

Uttarakhand state stands in northern part of India. Most of the northern parts are covered by high Himalayan peaks and glaciers. Uttarakhand is often referred to as the “Land of gods” due to the many holy Hindu pilgrimage centers. Besides it Uttarakhand is famous for adventure sport, wildlife adventure and hill stations. Most famous destinations in those categories are Jim Corbett, Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora, Kausani, Auli and Mussoorie.

We are providing the best information about luxurious hotels of those places. It’s totally up to you, to choose the best hotels as per your requirement.

Jim Corbett National Park – Jim Corbett Park is world famous for dense wildlife flora and varieties of fauna.

 Jim Corbett Luxurious Resorts- Wildlife luxurious resort provides world class facilities including relaxing spa and swimming pool which enables you to rejuvenate after the safari in the Jungle. There we can enjoy other resort recreational activities like indoor, outdoor games, natural walk, bonfire, wildlife movie show and various regional cultural programs.

Some famous luxurious resorts in Corbett are The Den Corbett, Corbett Hideway, Infinity Resort and The Manu Maharani.

Nainital- Nainital has earned the epithet of ‘Lake District’ of India. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini Lake ringed by hills. Nainital is the most popular place for tourist, its beauty and the Naini Lake.

Nainital Luxurious hotels- Nainital luxurious hotels provide royal accommodation, wonderful hospitality, Internet access, Indoor and outdoor games, swimming pool, boating and guided full day site excursion tour. Nainital luxurious hotels are Sherwani Hill Top, Manu Maharani, Vikram Vintage, Ariff Castle and Naini Retreat.

Auli- Auli is the most famous skiing places of Uttaranchal state. In winters it is paradise for skiing and sledding and people who wish to venture out in snow and enjoy snow sports when there is a guaranteed snow.

Auli Luxurious hotels – Cliff top club is the only luxurious resort at Auli. It offers all the modern facilities and amenities to the tourists. Amazing hospitality, finger licking food and skiing facilities admit the tourist again and again at this place.

Mussoorie- Mussoorie is a famous hill station in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand, is also known as the “Queen of Hills”.

 Mussoorie Luxurious hotels –Mussoorie Luxurious hotels provide the best facility including delicious food, games (indoor and outdoor), swimming pool, bon fire, bar –be –queue and local site seen. Mussoorie luxurious hotels are Green castle, Fortune Resort Grace, Emerald Heights.

  Almora- Almora is a famous hill station (Holy Hindu pilgrimage centers in Uttarakhand). Almora town has rich cultural heritage and history. It is considered the cultural “heart of the Kumaon” region of Uttarakhand. Almora has many famous temples like Kasar Devi, Banari Devi, Chitai, Jageshwar, Binsar Mahadev, Garhnath and Baijnath.

 Almora Luxurious Hotels- Almora luxurious hotels offer excellent view of the Himalayan Mountains. Luxurious resorts give you complete royal feelings. Excellent hospitality, updated facilities and helpful staff always takes the tourist back there. Luxurious hotels in Almora are Kasar Jungle Resort and Imperial Heights.

River Rafting and Camping in Rishikesh will open from October

September 12, 2012, Rishikesh - River rafting and camping in Rishikesh will open from October 1^st weak. Every Year during the time of monsoon rafting closes in Rishikesh because of heavy rain and water over flow in Ganga. October is the ideal time for water rafting.

Mahiraj Singh is the owner of http://riverrafting-rishikesh.com here said that monsoon season now over and the level of Ganga River has lowered, this is the right time to start rafting. During this time tourist can enjoy Pilgrim tour, camping and other adventures activities at Rishikesh.

In Rishikesh various types of camps are there like Beach camp, Luxury camp and jungle camp. The beach camps are quite near to Ganges. In beach camp you can enjoy beach volleyball, fresh air, and natural borne richness and can swim in the fresh water. The beach camp in Rishikesh is a celestial paradise. Luxurious camping in Rishikesh is the first choice for the tourists who want to spend time really cool and comfortable. Jungle camps offer adventure seeker to enjoy bird watching, playing indoor and outdoor games and enjoy born fire.

The river rafting in Rishikesh includes grade four rapids and totaling a maximum of 13 exciting rapids. At the time of rafting you can enjoy activity like cliff jumps, body surfing.

There are lots of adventure activities which tourists can attract into completely besides the white water rafting. Rock climbing and bungee jumping are some of the activities which give actual and nature’s taste to the visitors. Jungle iteration, bird watching and wild life photography and other activities which are the visitor’s enchantment at the time of visit Rishikesh.

The tourists can also undertake yoga lessons as the part of their stay in the Rishikesh. There are several famous yoga lessons offered by trained yoga instructors in Rishikesh and tourists can enjoy the yoga teachings in a completely serene environment.

October is the time when the temperature and the weather condition are good for planning visit at Rishikesh. In this time the monsoon are over and the level of Ganga is average.

To know more about Rishikesh Rafting and Camping Please visit the URL  http://riverrafting-rishikesh.com

Dhanaulti Camping Tour

Camping at Dhanaulti

The term camping describe as an outdoor leisure activity and the people performing such activity are known as campers. Camping tour is totally adventurous and just feels our self to close with nature.

Dhanaulti is a picturesque hill station situated at a height of 2287 m above sea level in the Garhwal District (Uttarakhand). From Mussoorie to Dhanaulti – 28kms and Chamba to Dhanaulti -27Kms only.

In Dhanaulti luxuries camps are held. The camps give all the modern day facilities starting from comfortable deluxe tents to modern toilets/bath with running water and three times meal.

Activities in Dhanaulti camps - Rock climbing, Rappelling, Trekking, Brume Bridge, Monkey caroling, Commando net and others.

From Dhanaulti we can visit

Surkanda Devi (temple) – Surkanda Devi is a Hindu temple situated close to the Himalaya. This is very famous in Uttaranchal.  From Dhanaulti 8 Kms only and from Chamba 22Kms.

Tehri dam – Tihri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment Dam on the Bhagirathi River (Tehri).  Tehri dam generates 1000 MW of hydroelectricity along with an additional 1000 MW of pumped storage hydroelectricity.

Chamba- Chamba is the small hill town of Uttaranchal. This is famous for its nature beauty and 50kms from Mussoorie.

Dhanaulti Eco-park –  A very good destination for eco-tourists to enjoy Eco-park consisting of herbal garden, treks, Himalayan view, animals and bird watching inside deodar forest, Heavy snow fall occurs during winter.

 

Mussoorie- Mussoorie situated to close the foot of the Himalaya, also known as the Queen of the Hills. In Mussoorie we can visit in Camel’s back road (The place offers a picturesque view of the sunset and a life like resemblance of a sitting camel. One can also enjoy long walks and horse riding here), Gun Hill, Cable Ride (near mall road), Mussoorie Lake, Kempty fall and other places. From Dhanaulti 42kms Mussoorie.

How to reach Dhanaulti -

By Rail: The nearest railway stations to Dhanaulti are situated in Dehradun and Rishikesh. Rishikesh and Dehradun both are well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh and Dehradun to Dhanaulti. Rishikesh Railway station is situated 83kms from Dhanaulti and Dehradun is situated 60kms before Dhanaulti.

By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Dhanaulti situated at a distance of 83kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Dhanaulti is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Dhanaulti.

By Road: Buses to Rishikesh, Tehri, Dehradun and Mussoorie are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. From Dehradun 64 kms Dhanaulti.

Best time for camping in Dhanaulti-

Dhanaulti is at its best in summers, from March to June and again in winters, from November to February, making these months the best times to travel and camping.

Prominent Hill Stations around Delhi

Delhi being the capital of India has the dual distinction of a city near the Himalayas, a mighty mountain range. Tourists all across the world flock the city for a brief sabbatical before venturing out towards the many of the hill stations for their final reprieve. Delhi is well connected by rail, road and air transport to almost all the major hill stations of northern India. Amongst a host of hill stations which are accessible from Delhi, Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Nainital, and Mata Vaishno Devi are most sought after destinations for the visitors. Almost all of these hill stations near Delhi find their existence in the Himalayan belt ranging from northern parts of India and venturing into its eastern contours.

Kullu Hill Station

Kullu and Manali are the ultimate summer retreat destinations and are located on the banks of river Beas. Also called the “The Valley of Gods”, Kullu and Manali shower the tourists with its wide ranging flora and fauna, not to mention the enigmatic view of the snow covered mountains of Himalayan range. Manali is an excellent honeymoon destination for the newly weds and is resplendent with a variety of tourist places and activities like skiing, trekking, rafting and mountaineering for the adventure enthusiasts. Manali is also famous for its beautiful temples, not to mention the colourful handicrafts which are carefully crafted by local tribal artisans. The Ideal time to visit this beautiful place is between the month of May and October.

Shimla is another town situation in the Himalayan mountain range and is called “Queen of the Hills”. Once the summer capital of the British, It is located at an altitude of 2,100 meters above the sea level. Shimla as a town is bestowed with pleasant weather throughout the year, the only exception being winters, where one can see the snow covered mountains as a white majestic beauty. There are lots of tourist spots which the visitors can treat themselves while their stay in Shimla. The mall road, which is the life line of the city is the main shopping centre in Shimla and has numerous showrooms, restaurants and churches attuned to the British Architecture. The best time to visit Shimla is from April to November. During this period the tourists can be spellbound with various activities the town offers, such as trekking, ice skating etc.

Mata Vaishno Devi

Mata Vaishno Devi is regarded as one of the most prominent religious destinations in India, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; it is located at an altitude of 1615 ft on the Trikuta Hills of Shivalik Range near the town of Katra. It is one of the popular tourist shrines and revered place of worship in the Himalayan Kingdom. People from all over the world witness the “Darshan” of holy deity during the “Navratras” (“9 Nights”) festival. Devotees have to trek from Katra, to have a glimpse of the goddess and thereafter trek towards the “Bhaironath” temple to finally complete the yatra. With a religious fervour, Mata Vaishno Devi attracts million of devotees and tourists throughout the year and is always a sought after destination for the spiritually inclined.

Nainital Hill Station`

Nainital is also one of the prominent hill stations which is quite accessible from Delhi by almost all means of transport. It is famous for its lakes and is often termed as “Lake District” of Uttrakahand, a northern state of India. The small town is a frequented place for the nature lovers and tourists seeking solace in the lap of nature. Once loved by the British, the town boasts of its much talked about lakes, trekking and sightseeing contours.

You can read about more hill stations at Uttarakhand Tourism

Prominent Hill Stations around Delhi

Delhi being the capital of India has the dual distinction of a city near the Himalayas, a mighty mountain range. Tourists all across the world flock the city for a brief sabbatical before venturing out towards the many of the hill stations for their final reprieve. Delhi is well connected by rail, road and air transport to almost all the major hill stations of northern India. Amongst a host of hill stations which are accessible from Delhi, Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Nainital, and Mata Vaishno Devi are most sought after destinations for the visitors. Almost all of these hill stations near Delhi find their existence in the Himalayan belt ranging from northern parts of India and venturing into its eastern contours.

Kullu

Kullu and Manali are the ultimate summer retreat destinations and are located on the banks of river Beas. Also called the “The Valley of Gods”, Kullu and Manali shower the tourists with its wide ranging flora and fauna, not to mention the enigmatic view of the snow covered mountains of Himalayan range. Manali is an excellent honeymoon destination for the newly weds and is resplendent with a variety of tourist places and activities like skiing, trekking, rafting and mountaineering for the adventure enthusiasts. Manali is also famous for its beautiful temples, not to mention the colourful handicrafts which are carefully crafted by local tribal artisans. The Ideal time to visit this beautiful place is between the month of May and October.

Shimla is another town situation in the Himalayan mountain range and is called “Queen of the Hills”. Once the summer capital of the British, It is located at an altitude of 2,100 meters above the sea level. Shimla as a town is bestowed with pleasant weather throughout the year, the only exception being winters, where one can see the snow covered mountains as a white majestic beauty. There are lots of tourist spots which the visitors can treat themselves while their stay in Shimla. The mall road, which is the life line of the city is the main shopping centre in Shimla and has numerous showrooms, restaurants and churches attuned to the British Architecture. The best time to visit Shimla is from April to November. During this period the tourists can be spellbound with various activities the town offers, such as trekking, ice skating etc.

Mata Vaishno Devi is regarded as one of the most prominent religious destinations in India, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; it is located at an altitude of 1615 ft on the Trikuta Hills of Shivalik Range near the town of Katra. It is one of the popular tourist shrines and revered place of worship in the Himalayan Kingdom. People from all over the world witness the “Darshan” of holy deity during the “Navratras” (“9 Nights”) festival. Devotees have to trek from Katra, to have a glimpse of the goddess and the

reafter trek towards the “Bhaironath” temple to finally complete the yatra. With a religious fervour, Mata Vaishno Devi attracts million of devotees and tourists throughout the year and is always a sought after destination for the spiritually inclined.

Nainital is also one of the prominent hill stations which is quite accessible from Delhi by almost all means of transport. It is famous for its lakes and is often termed as “Lake District” of Uttrakahand, a northern state of India. The small town is a frequented place for the nature lovers and tourists seeking solace in the lap of nature. Once loved by the British, the town boasts of its much talked about lakes, trekking and sightseeing contours.

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