Located in the North-Western part of Arunachal Pradesh and flanked by majestic mountains, Tawang is known for its unparalleled natural beauty. Famous as the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tawang holds a great religious significance for Tibetan Buddhists. One of the oldest and largest Buddhist Monasteries of the world, the ‘Tawang Monastery’ is also located at this serene location. Apart from Buddhist pilgrims, the place is also frequented by many travellers and holiday seekers who come here is search of mental peace and rejuvenation of their souls. Mystic rivers, serene glacial lakes, captivating waterfalls and salubrious weather, makes Tawang one of the most sought after peaceful holiday destinations in the Indian …show more content…
The village is a major stopover for people trekking to the ‘Panch Kedar’ temple of Rudranath from. At Mandal, you can indulge in jungle walks, taking in the fragrance of mountain air and watching colourful butterflies. The place is also good to just relax and spend a laid back day admiring the mesmerizing beauty of the place sipping a cup of hot tea in your hotel balcony. Spending a day or two at Mandal, you can trek to the ‘Anusuya Devi Temple’ that takes you through thick forests of pines and deodars. The trek is a moderate hike for around 6 km. As you reach the temple, you are bound to be captivated with the views of forest-laden mountains on all sides. It is believed that Anusuya Devi blesses childless couples with children. A great rush of devotees can be seen in the temple during December when a large fair is held on the occasion of Duttatreya Jayanti. After paying homage to the goddess at the temple, you can spend a night at a private lodge or at the Mandir Committee …show more content…
Captivating views of ‘Shivling’, ‘Bhagirathi’ and ‘Kedar’ peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas seem to be welcoming you with open arms as you reach this lush meadow covered wild flowers. According to stories by many trekkers, you will find here few sages and saints meditating in pure serenity and solitude. Tourists and trekkers can spend a night here in camps. After the night stay at Tapovan, head back to the Gangotri village and spend your remaining holiday in one of the budget hotels or state run guest house in the village itself.
Madhyamaheshwar, Uttarakhand
Home to the famous ‘Madhyamaheshwar Temple’, 4th of the ‘Panch Kedar Group of Temples’ where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of belly navel, the village of Madhyamaheshwar captivates your souls with its unparalleled scenic beauty. Views of ‘Chaukhamba’, ‘Kedar’ and ‘Neelkantha’ peaks of Garhwal Himalayas from this scenic village makes you spellbound. Being a small village, you will not find many options for long stays but you can always book hotels in the nearby areas of Auli and Rudraprayag.
Niti Valley,