India, the land of ancient civilizations, is famous the world over
for its natural wonders. It contains many a destinations which are
used for spending your leisure time. These Destinations includes
the Hill resorts, Beach resorts and wildlife resort.
Alappuzha often
called the "Venice of East" is a Backwater
resort and is the best starting point to explore the un spoilt country
side of Kerala. Baroda in Gujarat or
the "City of Banyan Trees",
is one of the few cities in India, which is still influenced by the
lost might of its ruling dynasties. It is also known as the city
of Palaces & Gardens. Bharatpur in Rajasthan founded
by Maharaja Suraj Mal was a royal hunting retreat. Now it is a renowned
wildlife resort housing the famous Keoladeo Ghana National park. Coonoor in
Tamil Nadu,
a Hill resort 13 Kms from Ooty is more of a homely health resort
because of its climate. The most important and organised hill-resort
in eastern India, Darjeeling in West
Bengal, situated at the backdrop
of the mighty Himalayas, has attracted visitors to sample the joys
of cool, healthy, gracious and adventures living. Indore in Madhya
Pradesh, represents a colourful blend of its historical
past and its rapid modernisation. Jaipur also
known as " The Pink City" is
one the Heritage Destination which contains the memories of the past
in the form of The Palaces and Forts which are seen here. Jodhpur,
is one of the most distinctive princely settlements. Located at the
tip of Palanimalai Hill, Kodiakanal is
a beautiful hill station and famous with the tourists for its beauty
and climate. Kovalam,
is an uncluttered beach of silvery sands and is a perfect place for
a sea side holiday. The Kullu-Manali valley
is a gorgeous valley formed by the Beas river and framed by awe inspiring
Himalayan Mountains.
Mussorie a
mountain resort town, dotted over the largely by slopes of the Himalayas. Nainital is
a hill resort situated in the Kumaon Hills which have been long known
for their idyllic beauty- huge mountains, streams rippling through
the silence of forests, and placid lakes.
Ooty,
the queen of Hill Stations is in the Nilgiri mountain ranges. Shimla was the most important British 'Hill Station" and the "Summer
Capital" of India. Its seductive climate, easy accessibility,
well developed tourist facilities and numerous attractions have made
it one of India's most popular Hill Resort.