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Majuli Island, Assam

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Majuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra river, Assam and in 2016 became the first island to be made a district in India. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. While it is often claimed to be the world's largest river island, IIha do Bananal and many other river islands around the world are significantly larger. The island is formed by the Brahmaputra  river in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti, an anabranch  of the Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri  River  in the north. Mājuli island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat . The island is about 300–400 kilometres (186–249 mi) east from the state's  largest city —Guwahati . It was formed due to course changes by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, mainly the Lohit.  Mājuli is the abode of the Assamese  neo-Vaishnacite  culture.    Among one of the most surreal place...
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Paragliding in Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh

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PARAGLIDING IN BIR-BILLING Bir Billing is a Paragliding destination in the heart of Himalaya’s near famous tourist destination Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. Bir Billing Hosted Paragliding World cup in 2015. This was “First Paragliding World Cup of India.”This event happened in the month of October from 24th to 31st, 2015.” During world cup 150 top ranked paragliding pilots of all over the world participating along with 500 free flying pilots. This is a great opportunity for many local paragliding pilots to show their skills to world. Bir-Billing provides the option of Paragliding, Trekking to Himachali tribal villages, Mountain Biking, Angling and Camping. Bir Billing is located 70 kms from Dharamshala. Billing is situated in north of Bir at the distance of 14 kms on the way to the Thamsar Pass trek, which is leading to Bada Bhangal, tribal region of Himachal Pradesh. Bir is mainly a Buddhist town and houses a monastery and a Tibetan handic...
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

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Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Not just devoutness, Rishikesh  has become one of the hottest hubs for adventure sports too, water sports being one of the major ones. With its picturesque locations and Ayurveda centres, Rishikesh  finds a hot-spot on our ‘must visit’ destinations.  The glistening Ganges is a charmer, the chants of Hindu prayers touch the soul, the scenic backdrop refreshes the senses and the adrenaline-pumping adventures wrecks the nerves the way it should.  Rishikesh is a fusion of piousness and thrill, which is why the city has two names- Land of God, and The Adventure Capital of India. T here are numerous things to do in Rishikesh, for people of all ages.  River rafting, body surfing, cliff jumping, camping, bungee jumping and flying fox are among the top...
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Jain Temple in Kangra Fort, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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Kangra is a city and a municipal council in Kangra district now in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Historically it was known as Nagarkot. The elevation above the sea level of Kangra district is in the range of 427 to 6401 meters. In this district, river Beas flows through distance of 94.00 Kms. The soil characteristic is both sandy & loamy. The climate of district is pleasant around the year except in plains like Nurpur, Indora, Fatehpur areas where temperature may raise up to 40° C in the month of May/June. Monsoon sets in the first week of July and continues till mid September. The  Kangra Fort  is located 20 kilometers from the town of  Dharamsala  on the outskirts of the town of  Kangra ,  India . The one and only jain temple in Himachal Pradesh is located in the midst of green valleys remains enclosed by scenic beauty that mesmerizes and enthrals the pilgrims.  KANGRA JAIN TEMPLE It is believed to...
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