Where is Rewalsar Lake?
Rewalsar Lake also called Tso Pema Lotus Lake, is a square shape lake located in the Mandi district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at 1360 m above sea level and has a shoreline of about 735 m. The lake is considered sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Tibetan Buddhists call […]
Where is Prashar Lake?
Prashar Lake is located at an elevation of 2730 m above sea level, 49 km north of Mandi in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. There is a three storeyed pagoda temple dedicated to sage Prashar. The temple was built in the 13th century. Hindu mythology states that the lake was formed when the Pandavas were […]
Places to see in Yamunotri
Here are different religious spots in the midst of the devout surroundings of the Yamunotri Dham. Surya KundSituated close to the heavenly hallowed place of Yamunotri, Surya Kund is a characteristic boiling hot water spring. The temperature of this spring is around 1900 °F. This temperature is adequate to cook sustenance inside of minutes. The water […]
What are the places on the route of goechala trek?
This is one of the most popular treks in Sikkim Dzongri-Geochala Trek that is 103 km long and takes 7 days to complete. Day 1– Yuksom to BaktimThe first day’s trek is 16 km long ascent to Baktim and takes 5-6 hours to complete. En route one will pass through forests of ancient oak, conifer, and bamboo […]
Pir Pangal Range- A Brief Overview
Inner Himalayan region has a list of hills called the Pir panjal range, differing from the eastern south eastern to western north western beyond Himachal Pradesh. These Himalayas exhibit the uniform akin towards Dhauldhar as well as Pir Panjal varies. Pir Panjal had been the biggest diversity of contracted Himalayas. At close quarters the granter […]
Are permits required to visit Sikkim?
The standard grant is substantial for visits to the accompanying territories: Gangtok, Rumtek, and Lingdum All of South Sikkim North Sikkim to the extent Singhik A large portion of West Sikkim where cleared streets expand Extraordinary Permits High-elevation treks require trekking licenses. These are legitimate for 15 days and can be effectively sorted out […]
Who built Pemayangtse Monastery?
Pemayangstse monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Pemayangstse in the north-eastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is located near Pelling that is 140 kilometers west of Gangtok. It was planned, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1647. It is one of the first and oldest monasteries in Sikkim and was built by […]
What is Pelling famous for?
Pelling is a town located at an altitude of 2150 m in the district of West Sikkim in India. It is the second most important tourist destination in Sikkim after Gangtok. The town forms the base from where trekkers start lengthy treks in the west Sikkim region. It is also famous for the magnificent views […]
What are the popular mountain passes in Ladakh?
Some popular mountain passes in Ladakh: 5.615 m Kardungh La – Pass – the highest pass on earth! 5.390 m Tanglang La – Pass- the second-highest 5.360 m Chang La – Pass – the third-highest 5.300 m Wari La – Pass 5.050 m Namshang La – Pass 5,019 m Lachungla – Pass 5,000 m Polokangla […]
Pangong Lake-Flora, Fauna and Geography
The three great lakes of the Ladakh region─ Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar─ lie southeast of Leh within Ladakh’s Changthang Cold Desert Sanctuary, which stretches over some 4,000 sq km, at altitudes between 14,000 to 19,000 ft. Ladakh’s Changthang is the western fringe of the Great Changthang Plateau of Tibet marked by deep […]