Chattbir zoo Chandigarh photos

Chattbir zoo Chandigarh photos

We have compiled photos of Chhatbir Zoo Chandigarh to make you more aware about the enclosures and animals in the zoo. The zoo is laid out in a huge area and there are large enclosures for animals. The zoo also has water bodies with lots of birds like ducks and cranes. The zoo is worth visiting.

Kalka Shimla Toy train Photos

Kalka Shimla Toy train Photos

The Kalka Shimla railway is a world heritage site more than 100 years old. Popularly called toy trains, the train journey is a unique experience by itself with more than 100 tunnels and 800 bridges in the 96 kilometers track. We have collected photos of Kalka Shimla trains,  Himalayan Queen photos, the Shivalik Deluxe train photos, pictures of Shimla and Kalka Railway stations and photos of train passing through mountains and valleys. This will entice you to visit Himachal Pradesh and enjoy the toy train ride. The view from  the train window is very beautiful.

Rohtang Pass photos

Rohtang pass photos | picture gallery

Rohtang pass is the main tourist attraction of Manali and a must see place in Manali. Located at a height of 10000 feet this pass offers fantastic views of snow capped mountains, valley and vegetation. People from across the county throng this place to see snow round the year. The pass remains closed in the winter months of December , January and February due to heavy snowfall. We have captured Rohtang pass photos in April , May and June months when it is easily accessible. The road leading to Rohtang pass is also very picturesque.  We cave clicked to photos  of all aspects, the drive, the views, the Rohtang pass and much more. Plan your trip to manali.

Shimla photos

Shimla photos | Shimla Picture Gallery

We have complied Shimla photos as from a travelers perspective. Shimla photos include temples, tourist spots in Shimla like Mall road, Ridge, Lakkar Bazaar, tourist spots around Shimla like Kufri, Fagu, Mashobra Naldehra, Tattapani and Chail. Some pictures of heritage buildings are also included. So you can see the images and plan your trip.

Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh

Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh

About 64 km from Shimla and at an altitude of about 2,470 meters lies Narkanda which is India’s oldest Ski-resort. Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports during winter and a trekking and adventure destination during summers.

What gives Narkanda its awe-inspiring view of the snowy peaks is the fact that it is located on the ridge of the last watershed before the Himalayan range.

Himachal Pradesh is famous for its apple orchards and you will find  plenty of them all along the route and also in Narkanda and rest of the places as well during the fruit season in June to September. Narkanda is considered to be an important horticultural centre. The other place of tourist interest is the Hatu Peak, which is the highest peak in Narkanda at 3,400m.

The Hatu Peak Narkanda

This peak is 8 km from Narkanda, the road is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. The scenic beauty is absolutely breathtaking from that point and the road to this point is also equally treacherous and nerve racking one. You could see the complete Narkanda valley and town from the top and the surrounding majestic mountains.

The peak offers spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow clad mountains and in depths are the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards. There is also a temple at the top.

Narkanda Climate

As the altitude of Narkanda is more than that of Shimla this place becomes colder at nigh and the temperatures are also low during the daytime as compared to Shimla. Heavy woolens are recommended in the winter season and light woolens will do in the summer months.

Skiing in Narkanda

Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports. During these days the slopes come alive with skiers. The skiing at Narkanda was started in 1980 and since then HPTDC is conducting skiing courses every year also hires out equipment, and provides everything from accommodation to transport.

The Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports at Manali also plays a part in skiing at Narkanda: it organizes skiing courses from January.

It has a choice of slopes ranging from a beginners run and slalom slope, to sharper descents for the experienced skier. Other activities also available there.

Nearby tourist spots in Narkanda

Kacheri (1810m)

This place is located about seven kilometers from Narkanda on National Highway. This place is best known for ancient Mahamaya Temple.

Kotgarh and Thanadhar (1830m)

17 km link road bifurcating from Narkanda takes you to the Himachal’s horticultural heartland, Kotgarh and Thanedhar famous for apple orchards. The famous Stokes apple Farm is located at Thanedhar. Stokes came to India on a trip and while on a summer visit to Shimla, fell in love with its environments, which included the charming hill folk and settled down in Kotgarh. He started the apple farm which soon became renown with its red delicious, golden delicious and royal delicious apples.

Jallori Pass (3,550 m)

90 km from Narkanda, passing through the Sutlej Valley and crossing over to Luhri, Ani, Khanag through one of the best scenery in the Kullu Valley takes you to Jallori Pass. A 30 minute level walk from the Pass takes you to Sarolsar Lake among deep forests. See nature at it’s best at the Jallori Pass.