Barog Hill Station

Altitude: 1,560m
Places Of Interest: Choordhar Peak, Kairighat, Renukaji
Best Time To Visit: April To September

Barog is one of the famous small hill stations which are located in the small hill station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. This small hill station is one of the ideal tourist destinations which offer magnificent view of natural beauty and its panoramic view of the town that will provide you some cherished moments. This hill station is situated on Shimla-Kalka route.

The town gets its name after an engineer who was involved in constructing the railway track in the year 1903. The whole area is known for its lush green, luxuriant mountain, high peaks and many others fascinating surroundings magnetize lots of travelers every year. Shimla which is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh is around 65 kilometers far from Barog. Barog travel guide will take you on a tour of the place.

Choor Chandni Peak, Barog

Choor Chandni Peak is one of the famous attractions of Barog.Its highest peak is located at a height of 3,650 m above the sea level. This tourist spot is bounded by pine trees and it is also known as the Choordhar Mountains.

Grave Of Barog, Barog

Grave of Barog is another attraction of this hill station which is dedicated to engineer named Barog was responsible for building a tunnel in the town. It is a small grave which has now become a famous tourist attraction. The entire place encompasses a stunning garden.

Dolanji Bon Monastery, Barog

This beautiful tourist destination is located at a distance of 5 km from Barog. It is situated on the Narag-Sarahan road which is also known as the Yungdrung Bon Monastery. This monastery is run by the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre. It is another attractive tourist destination which was built by Abbot Lungtog Tenpai Nyima. It was constructed in the year 1969.

Barog's Grave
A small grave where the engineer named Barog was buried is now a tourist spot. The graveyard is maintained like a beautiful garden where tourists can come and enjoy quiet and peaceful moments with unspoilt nature.

Choordhar Mountains
Trekking to Choordhar Mountains with all its pine trees is delightful and provides you with some excellent view. These mountains are 3,650 m high and its peak is known as Choor Chandni Peak because in a moonlit night, it seems as if several silver bangles are sliding down its slope.

Barog Camping Grounds 

Surrounded by pine trees, the camping grounds at Barog is the only registered camping site at a hill station with all the basic amenities in India. It is accessible by car and provides some fantastic views of Solan valley and Choor Chandni hill range. Besides electricity, telephone and bathroom facilities, there is a dance floor, nature trail treks to explore and bonfire facilities available here.

Suketi Fossil Park
Suketi Fossil Park was the first park in Asia that to be situated on the site where the actual fossils were unearthed. Situated at a distance of 21 km from Nahan, this park is sited on the bank of Markanda River.

Shimla Hill Station

Shimla hill station is still the colonial summer capital (resort) to which British used to retreat in when heat of Indio-Gangetic plains used to become unbearable. Be it grey-stone work of Vice Regal Lodge, or Gaiety Theatre putting neo-gothic architectural excellence, the beauty of building seem to come alive and not only staying in eyes of beholder. The Elizabethan style mixed and merged with different other forms in buildings like Ellerslie, Christ Church, Gorton Castle, Wood Ville, etc are a must-see.

Spirits of that past attracts enthusiasts from India as well as abroad when this hill city has been made capital of state of Himachal Pradesh after India got its Independence. However, this is not the sole reason for why to come to Shimla. Smooth slopes of Snow-draped mountain peaks are absolute invitation to the skiers by spirit or profession. While camping and trekking trips, doing yoga facing the mild rays of waking sun might become the other reason. And this list is sure to go long, once tourists get to know what all they could do to make best time in Shimla.

The way it is nestled at a maximum altitude of 2200 m in the foothill of Himalayas, traveling Shimla is a perfect course to get to view this heaven in summer; and also in winter that brings a different glory altogether.

Named after Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, Shimla has emerged as a well developed city. Yet, the touch of Nature could be felt everywhere one goes too. The beauty of hill could be summarized by uttering the name of this place. It is no wonder why film Industry took to this city when shooting for some place abroad. Shimla tourism encompasses a complete experience, where entertainment, culture, sights like British architecture reminiscent of colonial era, temples and palaces could be spotted interspersed on its landscape.

Places of Interests                                                                                                                             
The Mall : The mall is the most happening place of Shimla, as several of its restaurants and bars act favourite meeting point of the town. Besides it is also the biggest shopping centre of Shimla.

Summer Hill : Lying at the height of 6500 Feets, Summer Hill has a very beautiful natural environ which fascinates nature lovers. Mahatma Gandhi, during his Shimla visit, lived at Summer Hill.

Christ Church : The second oldest church in North India, Christ Church is quite magnifient in its looks as well as importance. A visit to this Church is inevitable for tourist visiting Shimla.

Jakhu hill : At the height of 8,000 feets, Jakhu Hill is the highest hill of Shimla. The hill gives a very pleasing view of snow capped Himalayan hills. Atop there is a small temple of lord Hanuman.

Annandale : Better called as Playground Of Shimla, Annandale is at the height of 6100 Ft. Being a favorite picnic spot, the playing ground of Annandale is also favourite among Polo and Cricket players.

Kufri : Along with being one of the best place in the country to enjoy Skiing, Kufri (16 km from Shimla) is also one of the most favourite picnic spots. You can also enjoy horse riding at this place.

Eco attraction/Eco excursion
The best of all hills resorts, Shimla with its numerous of Himalayan hills view is cluttered with abundance of natural sightseeing spots having greater possibilities of winning heart of nature lovers.

Home to the seven hills, the whole town is shrouded by the beautiful Himalayan peaks, making climate of the whole hill station quite panoramic. Elysium and Jakhoo hills make one avail the best possible view of whole of the hill station. Taking lifts to the mall from the cart road, though costs one Rs. 5 only, but gives one a lucrative escape from the usual crowd of the regular way.

A short 15 minutes climb from Boileauganj to Kamna Devi temple leads one to enjoy the rendezvous with rich greenery and abundant of natural beauty that Shimla proudly Boasts of. Reaching to observatory hill, now called as Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, takes one to pass through breathtaking Oak and Rhododendron forest. On the Inverarm and Bantony hills is The Hotel Grand, which was once the residence of governor general William Bentinct.

Kufri (16 km), inviting winter sports lovers from around the world, is just close to Shimla. Giving tourists the ultimate joy of Skiing. Chail (45 km), another small hill station of Himachal Pradesh, is also just one hour drive form Shimla. Driving to these locations is another joy for adventure lovers, as they are welcomed now and then by the sharp turns and diversions. As Shimla itself has open air ice-skating club, it invites adventure lovers to enjoy it utmost.

Reaching there                                                                                                                                     

By Air : Jubbarhatti airport is just 30 km from Shimla, taking approx 1 hour to reach. Taxi can be hired from airport to Shimla taking Rs. 400-500.

By Rail : The nearest main railhead is Kalka (92 km), which takes approx 3 hours to reach Shimla. Kalka Express (Howrah-Kalka via Delhi) is the best way for tourists coming from Delhi and Kolkata. Local bus or taxi can be hired from railway station for Shimla.

By Road : Excellent roads make one's journey very pleasing and exciting. The best way to go to Shimla from Delhi is catching bus at 7 pm, which ply from Mandi House. 

Kiarighat hill station himachal pradesh

Kiarighat is beautiful hill station located in Kalka-Shimla national highway in Himachal Pradesh, India. Its distance from Shimla is 27 Kms and from Solan is 19 Kms. Kiarighat a fantastic tourist spot is surrounded by oak, pine and deodar trees makes the places look amazing. Its picturesque and scenic beauty attracts tons of tourists every year. Sightseer heading towards Shimla can have a fantastic stay at Kiarighat situated at a height of 1750 metres. The Apple Cart Inn is renowned economy hotel of this place which was Dak Bungalow and staging post one time where horses were transformed for the final stretch to Shimla.

Many resorts and hotel in Kiarighat offers the luxurious and tremendous accommodation at affordable budget. Even the local people also offer the home stay facility to tourists in their Bungalows and villas which are quite comfortable and relaxing. There are many hotels and resorts offer outstanding food services. Bar & Restaurants serve Indian, Continental, Chinese and Himachali cuisine and therefore people love to visit this place. Windows and balconies of the hotels offer the scenic beauty and eye-catching view of the mountains and by sitting in your room, one can enjoy the beauty of nature and their privacy too.

In winters, the temperature can drop near to freezing point and heavy woollens are required and in summers, light woollens or cottons are recommended. The best time to visit the place is December to July. In December to January month snowfall is quite common and most of hills can be seen snow-capped. The most suitable time for trekking and sightseeing is March to June. The splendid mountains of Kiarighat have immense flawless and perfect beauty to offer its visitors. Also the place is very quiet and green, just perfect to beat the city pollution and noise.

PLACES TO VISIT Nearby

Dagashai: A beautiful little town on a hill. There are forested ravines and hills. It is a wonderful picnic spot with a lot of serenity.The canopy of oaks and holly forests are mesmerizing. As a reminder of the British raj, there is an old church. Dagshai was a well established cantonment. It was here that a large jail was constructed in 1846. Mutineers and foreign law breakers were sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the jail in this place.

Jatoli: There is an ancient Shiva Temple, famous for its annual fair during the Mahasivaratri festival. This town is 6 kms. from Solan.

Parwanoo:  A small town on the banks of a river that separates it from Kalka. The town is divided in to 6 separate sectors on the Shivalik range. There is a cable car that takes visitors across the Timber Trail. There is a resort at a height of 5000 feet above sea level on the Shivalik ranges.

Solan Brewery: The brewery was incorporated in the year 1855 as Dyer Meakin Brewery and was later named Mohan Meakin Breweries.

Maharajah’s Palace: The Palace is 38 kms. from Kariaghat. It is located in 75 acres of land and the surroundings area is exquisite.

Ramgarh Fort: Built by Kushal Singh who also built Khajuraho, this is a spectacular fort. It has been converted into a hotel.The Fort is near Lake Sukhna.. The fort had been built more than 360 years ago. The rulers who lived there were from the Chandel dynasty, whose empire extended over Central IOndia in the period 800 to 1182 AD. The entrance is through a massive gate which is 37 feet in height and considered as the tallest wooden door in India by the Limca Book of Records.Lattice work and mirror mosaics adorn the inner side of the fort.

Summer Hill: The peak is 2123 metres above sea level and is a part of the seven hills that forms Shimla.

Bon Monastery: This is the second oldest monastery in the world after Tibet. It is also known as the Yungdrung Bon Monastery run by the YungdrungBon Monastic Centre. It was founded by the Abbot Lungtop Tenpai Niyama in 1969. This is a self sufficient monastery that houses 120 monks. On the Tibetan New Year eve, the Bon dance is conducted in this monastery.

 Nalagarh Fort: Nalagarh was the capital of Hindur state. The fort is built in the Mughal style architecture and had witnessed the Gorkha war in early 19th century. This fort has been extensively renovated and made into a hotel.

Kamna Devi Temple: The temple is situated on the top of a hill and gives a spectacular view of the Deodar forests and the toy train that runs to and from Tara Devi. It is believed that the Goddess blesses anyone who climbs up to the temple. The temple is also known as Creeda Devi Temple. This temple is open round the clock.

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary: This is a small wildlife sanctuary located close to Chail Hill station. The inhabitants of the sanctuary are Sambar, barking deer, cheer pheasants and others. There are oaks and deodar trees and thick vegetation. There are trekking trails through the forerst. This was the former hunting place of the Maharajah of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh.The Maharajah introduced the Eurpean red deer a hundred years ago. He was later banished for eloping with Lord Kitchener’s daughter. The Sanctuary is a wonderful place for nature lovers and bird watchers. The sanctuary has a clear view of the Sutlej valley.Angling is another popular activity  in the Gaura river for Mahaseer.

Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary: named after the Churdhar Peak which has an altitude of 3647 metres above sea level, is the highest in Sirmour district. It is holy to Hindu pilgrims because of the Chureshwar Maharaj temple. Legend states that Bheem’s son,Barbareek witnessed the Mahabharatha war from the summit which is 12000 feet above sea level. It is a paradise for trekkers. The Gujjars inhabit this area. The story goes that Barbareek promised his mother that he would fight with the weaker side in the war. He came down to the Pandava camp and Lord Krishna sensing trouble as the Kauravas were losing, he disguised himself as a Brahmin and asked for the head of Barbareek which he readily gave only after asking for a boon.The Sanctuary has common langur, rhesus macaque,Himalayan Black bear,Indian porcupine, Indian Musk deer,laughing Thrush and many other birds and reptiles.

Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary: it is situated on altitudes averaging 900 to 1966 metres above sea level Rare. This sanctuary is spread over the rugged terrain of the Himalayan ranges.The inhabitants are cheer pheasants, ghorals, Himalayan black bear, leopards and primates like rhesus macaque, jungle cat, civet, barking deer, sambar, Indian wild bear and langur of this sanctuary. The forest is covered with a dense growth of oak trees. The only coniferous species that grow here is the Chir Pine. This wildlife sanctuary is situated 10 kms. away from Kiarighat.

HOW TO REACH

The small town of Kiarighat can be accessed by road. The place is on the Shimla – Kalka Highway. Shimla is 27 kms. away and Solan is 19 kms. The nearest airport is at Jubbarhatti which is 23 kms. from Shimla. The nearest meter gauge train is Kandaghat which is 34 kms. from Shimla.

BEST SEASON TO VISIT

The temperature during winter can go below freezing point and visitors are advised to carry heavy woolen clothes at that time. During summers, the climate is pleasant and visitors need to carry only light woolen or cotton clothes. Accommodation is available in the inn belonging to the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali (Hindi: मनाली), is a part of [[INDIA], at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It is located about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla. Manali lies in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh state of India. It has become a tourist spot in recent years.

Manali with a population of approx. 30,000 is administratively a part of the Kullu district. The small town is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin.

Manali Is An Important Hill Station Of Northern India And Is The Destination Of Thousands Of Tourists Every Year.Manali Derived Its Name From Manavalaya Meaning The Abode Of Manu Or "Home Of Manu" And Here, The Temples Are Treated As Pilgrimages. Its Cool Atmosphere Provides A Perfect Haven For The Ones Afflicted By The Hot Indian Summers. Manali Is Also Famous For Adventure Sports Like Skiing, Hiking, Mountaineering, Para Gliding, Rafting, Trekking, Kayaking, And Mountain Biking.

History - Insight of Hadimba temple Manali

Constructed by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1550 AD, Hadimba temple Manali is a much revered deity of the locals where the Goddess regularly consulted in times of natural hardship or calamity. According to locals and legendary related to temple, animal sacrifices are still made here in her honor. They further remarks that the Hadimb, the brother of Goddess used to rule some of the sub-mountainous tracts here. And at that time, Hadimba fell in love with most powerful Bhima who was one of the Pandava brothers. It is said that Pandavas happened to step into the territory of Hadimb having escaped the wax house unhurt. Later on Hadimba's request, Bhima killed Hadimb and married to her. However, they lived together for one year and during the course of time Hadimba also gave birth to a son who later famous as Ghatokachh.

Manali-Shopping

If you are o a holiday to manali, do not forget to get great gifts for friends and family back home. You can get heavily embroidered and exotic looking shawls that are readily available in the local markets in manali. If you are a man and shopping for you spouse or beloved, you can buy a firan, silver jewellery (inlaid with turquoise and coral besides many other semi-precious stones) and pashmina (which is obviously a bit expensive). All these things can easily be bought at the popular shopping center or mall in Manali.

Rohtang Pass


The Rohtang Pass, a few kilometers away from Manali, is a site where one can view the most drastic of landscape variances. On one side, the lush green head of the Kullu Valley; to the other, an awesome vista of bare, brown mountains, hanging glaciers and snowfields that dazzle in the crisp daylight. It is in the district of Lahaul and Spiti—a place untouched by the onslaughts of time. The tough terrain means that not too many tourists venture into this region thus helping the virginal landscapes and simple lifestyles retain their native charm.

Manali-Adventure Sports

If you are a trekker and looking forward to spending your ext holiday enjoying your favorite outdoor activity, then come to Manali. The hill resort is a treat for the trekkers who can trek through some hard yet really rewarding trek routes. You can also try rock climbing since The western Himalayas mountaineering institute in manali offers rock-climbing courses even for beginners. River-rafting on river Beas can also be tried. If you are planning to take a tour to Manali in winter season then you can enjoy skiing on the slopes. The hill station offers unlimited fun to people who love to be outdoors and truly enjoy the company of nature.


Manali-How to Reach

You can either choose to get to manali by air or road. The closest airport to Manali is at Bhuntar, which is 77km from Manali.

If you rather go by road, enjoying the picturesque beauty along the way, then you can hire a cab from Kullu to cover a stretch of 67 kms.

Manali-Best time to visit

The best time to visit Manali is either between April to June or September to October. In summers you can enjoy rock climbing and river rafting along with a lot of excursions, whereas during winters you can play in the snow and enjoy skiing on the slopes.

Manali-Where to stay

There are lots of good hotels and guesthouses in Manali. Hill Resorts India offers online booking to many of them, which not only have all the modern amenities but are also reasonably priced. Since Manali is a major hill station, it not only provides accommodation for all budgets but also has many restaurants and eateries that offer not only hygienic and delicious Indian food but also Chinese, Continental and regional cuisine.

Kasauli Hill Station Himachal Pradesh

Kasauli is a cantonment and town, located in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The cantonment was established by the British Raj in 1842 as a Colonial hill station, 77 kilometres (48 mi) from Shimla, 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Chandigarh, and 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Panchkula, and lies at a height of 1,927 metres (6,322 ft).

Demographics
According to the 2001 India census, Kasauli had a population of 4994. Males constituted 56% of the population, and females 44%. Kasauli had an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the then national average of 75.5%; male literacy was 84%, and female 76%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Climate
Kasauli has a moderate climate. Winter temperature is approximately 2 degrees celsius, with Summer temperatures rarely exceeding 32 degrees celsius or more. The general wind direction is south-west to north-east. Total rainfall for the year is 1020 millimetres, with humidity at 90% in September and 28% in April.

Landmarks                                                                                                                                        

Baptist Church
Kasauli Baptist Church is a 1923 brick and wood building situated close to the Sadar Bazzar. According to The Indian Express it is "considered a unique example of colonial architecture of the British era". In 2008 the church was damaged by a fire which destroyed all internal furnishings.

Central Research Institute
The Central Research Institute (CRI), originally the Pasteur Institute of India, was established at Kasauli in 1904 under its first director Sir David Semple, as an institute working in the fields of immunology and virological research.[6] The CRI works as a World Health Organization ‘Collaborating Centre’, and as an immuno-biological laboratory producing vaccines for measles and polio, and the DTP group of vaccines. It also provides a Master of Science programme in Microbiology.

Christ Church
Christ Church was previously an Anglican church, inaugurated on 24 July 1853. Since 1970 it has been under the auspices of the Church of North India (CNI) in the diocese of Amritsar. The church contains Spanish and Italian imported stained glass windows depicting Christ, Mary, Saint Barnabas and Saint Francis.

The Parsonage was built in 1850 for priests of the Anglican church.

Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Ji
The Gurudwara (Sikh house of worship and hospitality) Shri Guru Nanak Ji is located in the Gharkhal bazaar near Kasauli.[8] A further Sikh Gurudwara lies on the Kasauli-Mashobra (old Hindustan-Tibet) Road near the Air Force Radar Station.[citation needed]

Kasauli Brewery
The Kasauli Brewery and distillery, founded in the 1820s before the establishment of the Kasauli cantonment, is the oldest extant distillery for 'scotch whisky' in Asia.[citation needed] The Kasauli brewery is also known as Mohan Meakins.[citation needed]

Kasauli Club
The Kasauli Club was established by civilians and service personnel in 1880, as the Kasauli Reading and Assembly Rooms. It gained its present name in 1898 when a limited liability company and constitution were established; its first director was Sir David Semple of Kasauli's Pasteur Institute. At the time the Club was for the exclusive use of the British Raj, and held social meetings, tea and dinner dances, and galas. In 1915 regimental officers at Dagshai, Solan and Subathu could be admitted as honorary members. At Independence in 1947, plans to sell the then loss-making Club failed.

The Club was originally constructed of wood and plaster, and was typical of hill architecture. In 2001, after a 2000 restoration, it was destroyed by fire, losing "elegant, old-world furniture, [and] precious and rare books". By 2005 it had been redesigned and rebuilt in stone, and plans were put forward for a new attached gymnasium.

It is currently located within Indian Army premises and managed by a regular Indian Army Officer as Club Secretary, aided by civilian staff.

In April 2012 the Kasauli Club hosted a two-day Rhythm and Blues Festival as a benefit concert for "seriously ill children".

The famous attractions of Kasauli are:

Monkey Point
Travel to this highest point in Kasauli and your eyes will be greeted with the overwhelming views of the whole town. This point also has a small temple of Lord Hanuman. As the hill also houses an air force radar station and base so no cameras or bags are allowed here for security reasons.

Barog
At one point of time Barog was only a stopover but in the recent years it has gained popularity as a tourist attraction of Kasauli. From here you can enjoy the arresting views of the Choor Chandni, which is popularly known as the “mountain of the silver bangle”.


Upper and Lower Malls
The junction of Upper and Lower Malls is dotted with many shops selling wonderful handicrafts.

Other known places to visit in Kasauli are Shri Sai Baba Mandir, Shri Baba Balak Nath Temple, Baptist Church and Christ Church and Sabathu.

Accommodation in Kasauli
From four-star to budget hotels, all kinds of accommodation options are available in Kasauli.

How to Reach Kasauli
By Air :Chandigarh (64 km) and Shimla (77 km) are the nearest airports.

By Rail : Kalka (40 km) is the nearest railway station.

By Road : Kasauli is well connected by road. There are regular bus, coach and taxi services. The State transport buses ply on a regular basis from Chandigarh and Delhi.

Nallamala Hills Andhra Pradesh

The Nallamalas (Telugu: నల్లమల్ల కొండలు) (also called the Nallamalla Range) are a section of the Eastern Ghats which stretch primarily over Kurnool, Mahabubnagar, Guntur, Prakasam and Kadapa districts of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. They run in a nearly north-south alignment, parallel to the Coromandel Coast for close to 430 km between the rivers, Krishna and Pennar. Its northern boundaries are marked by the flat Palnadu basin while in the south it merges with the Tirupati hills. An extremely old system, the hills have been extensively weathered and eroded over the years. The average elevation today is about 520 m which reaches 1100 m at Bhairani Konda and 1048 m at Gundla Brahmeswara. Both of these peaks are in a north westerly direction from the town of Cumbum. There are also many other peaks above 800 m. Over a period of History conjoining all the three present states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, a legend survives that "Nallamalla" is a treasure trove in the region. The Legend continues to a large extent, since some of the tribes living within Nallamalla have practically refused to take up civil living and are hostile towards a non-tribals or rival tribals, and also because these ranges are largely unexplored and stay unexplored even till date. The difficulty of finding in this terrain is made more clear that even with sophisticated finding equipments, the Late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh practically laid dead and unfound for more than 24 hours in the helicopter crash that killed him.

Geology
The rocks of the Nallamala ranges belong to the Kadapa system which is a series some 20,000 ft. thick.The primary rocks are Quartzite overlaid with an irregular slaty formation. Some sandstone is also to be found. The rocks here are very irregular and soft in texture thus rendering commercial exploitation impossible. These rocks are among the oldest in the world and have been formed as a result of large scale volcanic activity hundreds of millions of years ago. The evidence of the volcanic forces are evident in the foldings into which the rocks have been forced, in some cases the folds have been completely inverted.

Climate
The Nallamalas have a rather warm to hot climate throughout the year. Rainfall averages about 90 cm and is concentrated in the months of the South West Monsoon (June–September). The fissured rocks prevent any water from percolating underground and hence most of the discharge runs off as mountain streams to join the Gundlakamma River, the largest river to arise in these hills. Winters are mostly cool and dry with the average temperature around 25 degrees celsius.

Lambasingi is AP Kashmir

Lambasingi Andhra Pradesh - Lambasingi also called as Lammasingi is a small village in the Chintaplli Mandal of Vishakapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

It is situated in the agency area. This place is called the Kashmir of AP (can also be referred as the Kashmir of South India as temperatures in this places go as low as 0°C in December – January). This village is situated at a height of above 1000 meters from the sea level

Snow fall which can hardly be seen in south India can be seen in this place as temperatures no go higher than 10°C and always close to 0°C.

Another name for this Lambasingi village is Korra Bayalu. Korra means ´stick´, Bayalu means ‘outside’, in the local language this means “if some one stays outside the house in the open they will freeze like a stick”.

In the state of Andhra Pradesh Adilabad and Arogyavaram are couple of places that record lowest temperatures. Lammasingi records less than 5°C even in seasons other than winter. You can see sun only after 10 am on any given day and in winters only around 12 but again by 3pm this place will be blanketed by thick fog.

The wind from the forest and the mountains blows from Chintapalli (another place close to Lambasangi) becomes stable at Tajangi valley because of dense trees and water resources. Fog has more humidity because of the abundant water resources and as the fog travels from chintapalli to Tajangi Valley and then to Lambasingi the temperatures in Lambasingi and Tajangi are almost same but in Chintapalli a bit warmer comparatively.

This place has coffee & pepper plantations. All these plantations are being cultivated since the British Regime in India. Coffee grown here is exported to the USA.

Even in summer when the whole of the state reels under severe high temperatures Lambasingi will be cool comparatively.

Transport                                                                                                                                            

Road
Lambasingi is connected by roads. It is 101 kilometres (63 mi) from vizag,19 kilometres (12 mi)Chintapalle,32 kilometres (20 mi)narsipatnam

Lambasingi Hills Andhra Pradesh

Lambasingi Andhra Pradesh - Lambasingi also called as Lammasingi is a small village in the Chintaplli Mandal of Vishakapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

It is situated in the agency area. This place is called the Kashmir of AP (can also be referred as the Kashmir of South India as temperatures in this places go as low as 0°C in December – January). This village is situated at a height of above 1000 meters from the sea level

Snow fall which can hardly be seen in south India can be seen in this place as temperatures no go higher than 10°C and always close to 0°C.

Another name for this Lambasingi village is Korra Bayalu. Korra means ´stick´, Bayalu means ‘outside’, in the local language this means “if some one stays outside the house in the open they will freeze like a stick”.

In the state of Andhra Pradesh Adilabad and Arogyavaram are couple of places that record lowest temperatures. Lammasingi records less than 5°C even in seasons other than winter. You can see sun only after 10 am on any given day and in winters only around 12 but again by 3pm this place will be blanketed by thick fog.

The wind from the forest and the mountains blows from Chintapalli (another place close to Lambasangi) becomes stable at Tajangi valley because of dense trees and water resources. Fog has more humidity because of the abundant water resources and as the fog travels from chintapalli to Tajangi Valley and then to Lambasingi the temperatures in Lambasingi and Tajangi are almost same but in Chintapalli a bit warmer comparatively.

This place has coffee & pepper plantations. All these plantations are being cultivated since the British Regime in India. Coffee grown here is exported to the USA.

Even in summer when the whole of the state reels under severe high temperatures Lambasingi will be cool comparatively.

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Road
Lambasingi is connected by roads. It is 101 kilometres (63 mi) from vizag,19 kilometres (12 mi)Chintapalle,32 kilometres (20 mi)narsipatnam

Chail Hill station Himachal Pradesh

Chail is 44 km from Shimla. The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture, the palace was built as summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground.Chail is also considered as the hiker's paradise. The area is away from the bustling life of the state capital Shimla.

In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the rage of Lord Kitchener. It led to the restriction of his entry in the Indian summer capital, Shimla. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer retreat for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.After accession to the Indian Union, Maharaja of Patiala donated most of his buildings to Chail Military School and Government of India.

Geography
Chail is situated at an altitude of - 2,250 m, higher than Shimla. The place is surrounded by the forests of chir pine and gigantic deodars. Shimla and Kasauli can also be viewed at night from here. Chail is pleasant in summers and cold in winter. Average annual rainfall is about 150 mm.

Climate - Chail
Chail and its surrounding areas are a delight for tourists in every season. It is charming in summer, fascinating in autumn when the fields and the forests are covered with a cloak of russet and gold and, of course, in winter it is nothing less than a paradise, when the snow casts its mantle and remains till the beginning of spring in April.

General Information About Chail Hill Station

Location
Himachal Pradesh.

Altitude
2,250m.

Main Attraction
Cricket Ground, Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Sadhupul.

Best Time
May-July & September - November.

Tourist attractions in Chail                                                                                                      

Chail Sanctuary : The Deodar and Oak forests that surround the hill town of Chail was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1976. The denizens of this 10,854.36 hectares sanctuary are Sambar, Goral, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Deer, Barking Deer, Indian Hare Common Langur and Leopard. The deodar and oak forests and grasslands around the town are part of the sanctuary. Also to be found are Rhesus Macaque, Himalayan Yellow Throated Marten, Indian Porcupine, Common Giant and Kashmiri Flying Squirrel.

The Cricket Ground at Chail is the highest one in the entire world. It was built in the year 1893 and is located at an altitude of 2144 m. The ground is also used for playing polo.

Sadhupul : A small but beautiful village, Sadhupul is a favourite destination for picnickers.

Kandaghat : Kandaghat is around 20 km away from Chail and has the Chail View Palace, Shiva Temples, Baba Thadda Mulla and the Karol Ranges as its prime attractions. The palace today, houses the Government Polytechnic College for Women, though the personal chambers of the Maharaja are still maintained as they were in the bygone era.

Maharaja's Palace : The Rajgarh Hill, houses the palace of the maharaja that he built as a place for his summer retreat. The palace spreads over an area of 75 acres and offers some fantastic views of the surroundings. In the year 1972, the palace was bought over by the Himachal tourism and converted into a heritage hotel.

Sidh Baba Ka Mandir : Bhupinder Singh's palace was originally planned for this palace, however a vision of the maharaja changed everything. In his vision, the maharaja saw a sidh saint who told him that the place was meant for his meditation. This vision made Bhupinder Singh shift his palace to other place and this place became a spot for a temple of Sidh Baba.

Nearby Places Chail :

Kufri
A long and enjoyable drive through lush forests and quaint villages takes one to the small but thoroughly popular hill station of Kufri. Its main attractions are the Nature Park, and the exciting trek that leads to the divine Mahasu peak.

Sadhupul
Halfway between Kandaghat and Chail is the tiny village of Sadhupul, and the bridge over the Ashwani stream, a popular picnic - spot.

Travel Information :

By Road : From Simla via Kufri the distance is 45 km and via Kandaghat the distance is 61 km. Kalka is 86 km away. Regular buses for Chail leave from Simla, Chandigarh, and Delhi.

By Air :The nearest airports are at Chandigarh (120 km), and Simla (63 km).