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Top Things to do in India
What to do and see in India, India: The Best Mountains
India, officially the Republic of India (IAST: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Restaurants in India
1. Netarhat (Queen of Chotanagpur)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By kaushik_datta_in - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Quite a few places have come up for staying in Netarhat. from privately run Home stay, guest house to Gov run Prabhat Viharwhich is addina deluxe section. Stayed at the oldest place Dak Banglow, Very relaxing stay with homely type food, lots of open space to laze under the sun. The Hill town has got a makeover for tourism and looks at par with some of the best hill towns. Apart from the mentioned tourist spots, a walk in the town is very satisfying. The school is worth mentioning, with numerous play fields may be more than 10. Try fresh milk from the diary and desi chicken. BSNL and Jio connects only.for mobile call and net. Enjoy the sound of silence, it is worth visit.
2. Triund Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,493 reviews
Grade: Moderate Mcleodganj to Triund 2800 mtrs, 9 kms gradual trek. The trek offer panoramic views Bhagsu village, Mcleodganj, Dharamsala valley and distant views of Shivalik hills and plains of Kangra valley. The trek is moderate nature. Triund is a large land of green grass and pasture like. One can see the mighty Dhauladhar ranges just above the eyes. This is the base camp and climatization point for trekkers climbing the Inderahara point in the Mt. Dhauladhar.
Reviewed By prithaghosh - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
This was my first trek to Triund. Since I went on a weekday and not in season, it wasn't too crowded - which I liked. I loved the trek and the views. I stayed the night at the forest rest house - it's very basic, as basic as it can get, but does it's jobs - provides you shelter at night. The sunset was amazing, and so was the milky way (no pics) on the clear night sky. Few things to note: 1. Must start trek from Galu Devi temple between 7-11 am if you are returning the same day. Only stay option is Forest rest house (Google search 'ecotourism himachal', the first result is website, select Dharmshala and then Forest rest house). I was lucky to get accommodation booking on the same day. Read 'lucky'. 2. Must carry raincoat, torch and anything else that's typically suggested (remember there is no electricity at Triund). 3. If you love dogs, please carry some biscuits. They must be rewarded with treats as they guide you and keep up your motivation.
3. Brahmagiri Hill
4. Chembra Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 791 reviews
Reviewed By NivethaR14
We just had a peak view as the trek to heart shaped lake was stopped in recent days :( Lush green with coconut, palm tress with coffee and tea plantations are blissful.
5. Dainkund Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 949 reviews
Reviewed By mohita502 - Noida, India
The trek is of around 1.4 km , It is not that difficult although it looks like one initially. The first 400 mtrs are straight up to reach at the top and see the amazing 360 degree view and then 1 km is straight and easy path to reach to the temple. Only few people go to temple ahead but a beautiful temple at end with majestic view of Mani mahesh peak. Must go to temple.
6. Brahmagiri Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By sumoysen
Recently in during the Christmas (Dec 2018) we had visited Brahmagiri hill near Trimbakeswar and the trip was excellent. Though people say that those hill areas are good during or after the monsoon due to their greenish views but visiting this time in winter will give you another side of the image. The hills will look quite dry but you will be able to notice the wall like rocks along the Brahmagiri or Sahayadri ranges. We went to this place from Trimbakeswar. If you have your own car and if it is small hatchback and of you are quite confident in driving along the narrow ghat roads then you can go of your own. But I suggest you take the rental autos from Trimbakeswar who will charge you between 400-600 for to and fro trips as that you give you some relaxation due to not driving but viewing the beauty of the nature. Once you reach Brahmagiri (some 10-12 kms which will take 45 mins) you will be de-boarded from your vehicle at the entrance of the ghat. Then you have to take a rough muddy road for about 1 kms and then the stairs start. There are lots of Palki (palanquin) services available for aged and/or physically challenged people (and also for kids to have fun) - they take some 800-1000 for taking you in those palkis. A single adult or 2-3 kids can sit on one Palki. There are around 180-200 steps to reach Ganda Dwar or Ganga Mandir which is the origin of river Godavari (The river Godavari is called Dakshin Ganga or the Ganges of the Southern India and hence the names Ganga Dwar or Ganga Mandir. There is another route to reach Brahmagiri or Ganga Dwar which is from Trimbakeswar State highway and in that case you have to climb around 750 steps. Suggestable is this route where you can go through vehicle and then climb for 150-200 steps. Once you reach Ganga Dwar then you can view the Kund (well) to witness the origin of river Godavari. The same hill hosts many other tourist places like 108 Shiva lingam caves (bit narrow and you have to be very careful while walking along the route) and other caves like Rishi Goutam and Rishi Gorakh. But once you reach and visit there then you will be able to witness a different feeling by realizing how those sages did their tapasyas in those caves thousands of years ago. Atop the hill there are many other caves and Shiva lingams but to reach there you have to cross some 1500 steps from the down State highway. But visiting Ganga Dwar or Ganga Mandir and other nearby caves in of great worth considering the rough routes and those 200-300 steps climbing. Also you will find water bottles, sugarcane juice and some biting food stalls. You can hire bamboo sticks as well (hardly 10-15 Rs per stick) if you need a support while climbing up. Overall it's quite a good place to visit with family and kids (ensuring the parents take care of their kids safety). Considering travel time of nearly 2 hours to and fro Trimbakeswar it is worth staying there for another 2-3 hours.
7. Devarayana Durga
8. Meghamalai - High Wavy Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By arunachalam_78
I visited megamalai (Highways panchayat) in Jan 01, 2019 and Jan 02, 2019. We start our journey from thekkady to megamalai on our own car. I booked the “Woodbriar manalar Cottage” to stay for two days. This is one of the good places to stay as of now as a family. On google it is better you use “Highways cloud mountain bunglow” or “Highways hospital”. Many people miss their way by using “Megamalai”. You come to chinnamanur and reach here via “Odaipatti”. If you stay in woodbriar tea bunglow and come with your own vehicle, make sure you have SUV or Jeep. If you are in Sedan or another hatchback, then the last 5 k.m and you cannot travel using them. Good news is that they have started the road work work now, so if you visit here after 3 months (minimum) or 6 months (maximum) the road should be ready at this time. What you can see in megamalai? First remember this is not the commercial tourism place, so do not expect like Ooty, kodaikanal etc. But I always prefer non-commercial hill stations. In megamalai, you can walk, trekking etc. Apart from that you can visit the falls, Maharaja Mettu view point, tea factory. You can spend half day in Maharaja Mettu view point , if you visit there do not stop at one place . make sure you see the small Church ( Only Cross ) , one murugan temple and another amman temple . People over there told me that normally people do not come here and they stop at one point. So, keep on walk till the top. You can see the nice view from there, good place to relax. Next important place is the lake. I think if you stay in woodbriar cottage you can visit here, otherwise you need to take the permission to visit here. The falls is very good, guide told me that on summer elephant came to this water fall. This is the very beautiful falls. if you go to megamalai, do not miss to see this water falls. Apart from this you can go to manalaru, dam and relax in so many places. What else we can see here? There are few more places which we are not allowed. Local people told me that there is a place called “vatta parai” and public are not allowed here as animals are coming often here and very difficult to reach here.
9. Kodachadri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By DNithin
The jeep drive is the highlight in this journey and the 2km trek is also a very good experience... kudos to our driver who was cool and our vehicle...respect to the mahindra jeep❤
10. Kanchenjunga Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,012 reviews
Reviewed By UNCLESAM911 - Muscat, Oman
Seeing the sunrise kissing the peak of the mountain is a must if you can bear the pain of getting up early at 4 AM to be able to reach the tiger point to catch a glimpse of the sunray bursting out over horizon setting the peak literally on fire with all visitors across furiously clicking to capture the savoury moment for posterity . It is one feeling that lingers on in some dingy corner of your brain and your mind will scream for more.
