Monday, October 16, 2006
Hotels in Kullu-Manali
Span Resorts *****
Tel:01902 - 240138, 240538, 240133,
Rs.4500 - Rs.7055
www.spanresorts.com
Ambassador Resort
Tel:01902 - 252235 - 38
Rs.4500- Rs.17,800
www.ambassadorresorts.com
Apple Country Resort****
Tel:01902 - 254187 / 88 / 89,
Rs.3050-Rs.15, 000
www.applecountryresorts.com
Banon Resorts****
Tel:01902 - 253026, 252490, 253994,
Rs.3000- Rs.8000
www.banonresortsmanali.com
Club Mahindra Timber Trail Manali
Tel:01902 - 254181/ 82/ 83/ 84, Mobile: 9816054184,
Rs.900- Rs.9000
reservations.Manali@clubmahindra.com
De Vivendi Resorts
Tel:01902 - 252792, 320277
Rs.2040-Rs.4850
www.devivendiresorts.com
Holiday Inn, Manali
Tel:01902 - 252563, 253312,
Rs.2550-Rs.4250
http://www.holidayinnmanali.com/
Hotel Asia Sulphur Springs
Tel:01902 - 258811 / 258801
Rs.995- Rs.1395
Hotel Classic
Tel:01902 - 252315, 252615,
Rs.1400-Rs.2850
www.classichotelmanali.com
Hotel Kanishka
Tel:01902 - 252171, 252271, 254271
Rs.1110-Rs.4815
Hotel Ram Regency Honeymoon Inn ***
Tel:01902 - 253234, 253235, 253236
Rs.1750-Rs.3650
http://www.hotelhoneymooninn.com/
Hotel Snow Princess
Tel:01902 - 252601, 252602
Rs.1600- Rs.2500
www.hotelsnowprincess.com
Hotel Vaishali
Tel:01902 - 224225, 224226
John Banons Hotel
Tel:01902 - 252335, 252388
Rs.700- Rs.3000
Manali Resorts
Tel:01902 - 252274, 252574, 253174
Rs.3000- Rs.4666
www.manaliresorts.com
Manu Deluxe
Tel:01902 - 252893
Rs.300- Rs.500
Piccadily Manali ****
Tel:01902 - 252113, 252114
Rs.1420- Rs.5500
www.piccadilyhotel.com
Quality Inn River Country Resort ****
Tel:01902 - 252660
Rs.2200- Rs.4500
www.rivercountrymanali.com
Sagar Resorts
Tel:01902 - 252551 / 52 / 56
Rs.1600- Rs.2500
www.sagarresort.com
Shingar Residency
Tel:01902 - 252251, 252252
Rs.1990 - Rs.2490
stylco@sancharnet.in
Snow Valley Resorts
Tel:01902 - 253027, 253228, 252613
Rs.1290-Rs.9990
www.snowvalleyresorts.com
Solang Valley Resorts
Tel:01902 - 256132, 256134
www.solangvalleyresorts.com
Sterling Holiday Resorts (India) Limited
Tel:01902 - 251550/ 52/ 53/ 54
Rs.2200- Rs.3400
sterlingmanali@sancharnet.in
The Conifer
Tel:01902 - 252434, 252439
Rs.895-Rs.1495
rave@sapta.com
The Manali Inn***
Tel:01902 - 253550 - 54
Rs.2000- Rs.5400
www.manaliinn.com
All About Kullu Manali
Manali, (alt. 1,950 m or 6,398 ft) on the Beas River Valley, is an important hill station in the Himalayan mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It is administratively a part of the Kullu District. The population is approx. 30,000.
There are actually two parts of Manali. Aleo New-Manali town is on the banks of the Beas river and the Old Manali village lies east of the Manalsu nullah, which in its present form, is more of a hippy enclave.
The small town was 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.
The ancient cave temple, Hidimba Devi Temple, is not far from town.
Manali is located at 32.16° N 77.10° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 2625 metres (8612 feet).
Origin of Name
Manali is named after the Hindu lawgiver Manu. The word Manali literally means “the abode of Manu”. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. The Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu.
History
The towns of Kullu and Manali are dotted on the scenic Beas river valley. In a stretch of 100 km, Beas is joined by scores of tributatiries or "nallahs" which are known to cause flooding during the monsoon season. It is precisely because of its everflowing snow fed waters, Manali is so fertile.
This has meant that over a period of time there has been a constant flow of inhabitants into the valley. However the culture and diaspora has remained symbolic to the region.
The earliest history can be tracked down in the folk-lore of Mahabharatha, but more importantly in the local folk-lore which is not very well documented.
The valley was sparesely populated in ancient times and its inhabitants were known as literally "rakshas", the non agricultural hunting and wandering communities. The next arrivals were the shephards which came in through the Kangra valley and settled to take up agriculture.
Some of the earliest and the most indigenous inhabitants of the regios are the 'naur' or 'nar' which is a caste unique to Kullu. Only a few naur families are known to exist now. A naur family in the village Soyal near Haripur on the left bank of Manali was famous for the vast land they owned and their practice of having 'rakshas' as their labourers.
Britisher officers were the first documented visitors to the valley. Some books written by travellers have the earliest pictures of Manali dating as far back as 1920. The British were also responsible for bringing in cash crops like apple and fish like trout which was not native to Manali. It is said that when apple trees were first planted the fruits were so plentiful that often branches, unable to bear the weight would collapse. To this day apple along with plum and pear remains the best source of income for the majority of its inhabitants.
However, tourism in Manali received a real fillip after the rise of militancy in Kashmir in late 1980s. This once quite village has now been transformed into a bustling town with hundreds of hotels and restaurants that have mushroomed all over Manali to serve the ever increasing influx of tourists.
Transport
Mall street, Manali
Manali is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21 which goes on the Leh and is the world's highest motorable road. Leading up to Manali from New Delhi are the towns of Panipat and Ambala in Haryana, Chandigarh(Union Territory), Ropar in Punjab, and Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi in Himachal.
Manali is not easily approachable by rail. The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh (315 km.), Pathankot (325 km.) and Kalka (310 km.). The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar (135 km.)
The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is about 50 km. from Manali.
Tourist Attractions:
1) Manali's charas is considered to be the best in India
2) Manali offers hot springs, spectacular religious shrines and temples, Tibetan Buddhist temples, and trekking in the surrounding mountains.
3) Dhungri or Hadimba Temple
4) Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries-Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969.
5) Ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh
6) Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu.
7) Vaishisht, around 3 km from Manali, also boasts a pair of old stone temples
8) Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet above sea level- But, is closed in winter.
9) Small lake called Dassaur Lake. Beas Kund, the source of river Beas
10) Solang Valley, popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali and famous for its 300-meter ski
11) Jagatsukh, the former capital of Manali, is also an important spot.
Adventure Sports
Skiing is a major pastime in Manali. Facilities for skiing are available at Solang Nullah (January-March) and Rohtang La (during summer). The Mountaineering Institute at Solang Nullah is a good training institute. Heli skiing is possible at the deep snowfields.
The Mountaineering Institute and Allied Sports is about 3 km from the Mall and offers mountaineering and kayaking courses. Kayaking is possible on the Beas River.
There are several good hikes from Manali. The 12 km hike up the western banks of the Beas to the Solang Valley is noteworthy. Lama Dugh meadow is a 6 km hike up to the Manalsu Nala, west of Manali town.
For the best trekking expedition, take a trek from Solang Valley, on to Dhundhi and from there to Dussar lake and then onwards to Manali. This stretch will take you to places you would have only dreamt of. Pure, unadulterated adventure and fun. Be sure to have a good guide at your disposal who knows this area otherwise you would be lost forever. The trek would typically last for 5 days.
In the summers, several travel agencies organize paragliding on the slopes of the Solang Nullah. The charges generally include accommodation, food, equipment, and a guide, but not transport.
From May to July and, depending on the monsoons, from mid-September to mid-October, some basic rafting is possible on the Beas. The trips generally begin at Pirdi and continue 16 km down to Jhiri.
The HPTDC provides day permits for fishing. Permits can be obtained also at Patlikhul. Angling in the Kullu valley is possible at Larji, Katrain and Kasol.
Sports
Manali is among the most popular adventure sports destinations in India. Manali offers opportunities for mountaineering, skiing, trekking, paragliding, white water rafting, and mountain biking. Yak skiing is a sport unique to this area. Manali also featured in Time magazine's "Best of Asia" for its "Extreme Yak Sports.
Road Map To Kullu Manali
There are actually two parts of Manali. Aleo New-Manali town is on the banks of the Beas river and the Old Manali village lies east of the Manalsu nullah, which in its present form, is more of a hippy enclave.
The small town was 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.
The ancient cave temple, Hidimba Devi Temple, is not far from town.
Manali is located at 32.16° N 77.10° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 2625 metres (8612 feet).
Origin of Name
Manali is named after the Hindu lawgiver Manu. The word Manali literally means “the abode of Manu”. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. The Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu.
History
The towns of Kullu and Manali are dotted on the scenic Beas river valley. In a stretch of 100 km, Beas is joined by scores of tributatiries or "nallahs" which are known to cause flooding during the monsoon season. It is precisely because of its everflowing snow fed waters, Manali is so fertile.
This has meant that over a period of time there has been a constant flow of inhabitants into the valley. However the culture and diaspora has remained symbolic to the region.
The earliest history can be tracked down in the folk-lore of Mahabharatha, but more importantly in the local folk-lore which is not very well documented.
The valley was sparesely populated in ancient times and its inhabitants were known as literally "rakshas", the non agricultural hunting and wandering communities. The next arrivals were the shephards which came in through the Kangra valley and settled to take up agriculture.
Some of the earliest and the most indigenous inhabitants of the regios are the 'naur' or 'nar' which is a caste unique to Kullu. Only a few naur families are known to exist now. A naur family in the village Soyal near Haripur on the left bank of Manali was famous for the vast land they owned and their practice of having 'rakshas' as their labourers.
Britisher officers were the first documented visitors to the valley. Some books written by travellers have the earliest pictures of Manali dating as far back as 1920. The British were also responsible for bringing in cash crops like apple and fish like trout which was not native to Manali. It is said that when apple trees were first planted the fruits were so plentiful that often branches, unable to bear the weight would collapse. To this day apple along with plum and pear remains the best source of income for the majority of its inhabitants.
However, tourism in Manali received a real fillip after the rise of militancy in Kashmir in late 1980s. This once quite village has now been transformed into a bustling town with hundreds of hotels and restaurants that have mushroomed all over Manali to serve the ever increasing influx of tourists.
Transport
Mall street, Manali
Manali is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21 which goes on the Leh and is the world's highest motorable road. Leading up to Manali from New Delhi are the towns of Panipat and Ambala in Haryana, Chandigarh(Union Territory), Ropar in Punjab, and Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi in Himachal.
Manali is not easily approachable by rail. The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh (315 km.), Pathankot (325 km.) and Kalka (310 km.). The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar (135 km.)
The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is about 50 km. from Manali.
Tourist Attractions:
1) Manali's charas is considered to be the best in India
2) Manali offers hot springs, spectacular religious shrines and temples, Tibetan Buddhist temples, and trekking in the surrounding mountains.
3) Dhungri or Hadimba Temple
4) Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries-Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969.
5) Ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh
6) Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu.
7) Vaishisht, around 3 km from Manali, also boasts a pair of old stone temples
8) Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet above sea level- But, is closed in winter.
9) Small lake called Dassaur Lake. Beas Kund, the source of river Beas
10) Solang Valley, popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali and famous for its 300-meter ski
11) Jagatsukh, the former capital of Manali, is also an important spot.
Adventure Sports
Skiing is a major pastime in Manali. Facilities for skiing are available at Solang Nullah (January-March) and Rohtang La (during summer). The Mountaineering Institute at Solang Nullah is a good training institute. Heli skiing is possible at the deep snowfields.
The Mountaineering Institute and Allied Sports is about 3 km from the Mall and offers mountaineering and kayaking courses. Kayaking is possible on the Beas River.
There are several good hikes from Manali. The 12 km hike up the western banks of the Beas to the Solang Valley is noteworthy. Lama Dugh meadow is a 6 km hike up to the Manalsu Nala, west of Manali town.
For the best trekking expedition, take a trek from Solang Valley, on to Dhundhi and from there to Dussar lake and then onwards to Manali. This stretch will take you to places you would have only dreamt of. Pure, unadulterated adventure and fun. Be sure to have a good guide at your disposal who knows this area otherwise you would be lost forever. The trek would typically last for 5 days.
In the summers, several travel agencies organize paragliding on the slopes of the Solang Nullah. The charges generally include accommodation, food, equipment, and a guide, but not transport.
From May to July and, depending on the monsoons, from mid-September to mid-October, some basic rafting is possible on the Beas. The trips generally begin at Pirdi and continue 16 km down to Jhiri.
The HPTDC provides day permits for fishing. Permits can be obtained also at Patlikhul. Angling in the Kullu valley is possible at Larji, Katrain and Kasol.
Sports
Manali is among the most popular adventure sports destinations in India. Manali offers opportunities for mountaineering, skiing, trekking, paragliding, white water rafting, and mountain biking. Yak skiing is a sport unique to this area. Manali also featured in Time magazine's "Best of Asia" for its "Extreme Yak Sports.
Road Map To Kullu Manali
Friday, October 13, 2006
All About Shimla; Hotels in Shimla
Shimla pronunciation (Hindi: शिमला, Urdu: شملہ)
The summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India, is a city and a minicipal corporation in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is nestled in the middle Himalayas in northern India. Riding on the memories of its glorious past under the British, who built the town and named it Simla, it is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh .
It is also a popular hill station of India, where tourists flock during summers to enjoy the temperate climate and during winters to enjoy the snow.
Shimla is etched in history of Indo-Pakistan relations as it was witness to the Shimla Agreement signed by the two nations following Pakistan's surrender in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Shimla district is located in the middle western ranges of the Himalayas. This region has a hilly terrain and has an uneven cover of evergreen pine forests. The Shimla city spreads over the hill at an average altitude of 2000 meters (roughly 6500 feet) above mena sea level.
Transport
Shimla is accessible by road, air and railway but road is perhaps the best means of transport.
Road
The nearest large city is Chandigarh, 115 km on National Highway no 22. Other cities near Shimla are Solan (55 km) and Panchkula (100 km). New Delhi is 365 km away. There are Volvo (Super-Deluxe) buses, operated by State owned roadways, that run between Delhi and Shimla via Chandigarh. It takes about 7-8 hours to complete the journey in these buses.
Railway
The narrow gauge Kalka Shimla Railway connects Shimla to the main railway network at Kalka. Travel by rail is slow but the scenery and 103 tunnels en route make it a tourist attraction. Shivalik Express (deluxe train with facilities like Shatabdi Express) runs daily on this route.
Air
There is a small airport about 25km from the city at Jubbalhatti. A private airline operates weekly flights to Delhi.
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Restaurants and Dining
Baljees Restaurant (The Mall): Indian & Chinese Continental
The Devicos (The Mall): Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Mughlai, Bar
Ashiana-Goofa (The Ridge): Indian & Continental
Dominos (The Mall)
Barista (The Mall)
Trishool (The Mall) : Old & very famous Bakery
Sita Ram (Lakkar Bazaar): Old & Famous Chole-Bhature shop
Guptajees Restaurant (Opposite Gaiety Theater, The Mall)
Mehru's (Lower Bazaar) :100 Years Old & Famous for Poori Chole
BEEKAYS : Servers snacks but its Cheese-burgers that entice the crowd into this famous hang-out of the young.
Temperature And Road Map from Delhi- Shimla
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Hotels in Mussoorie
The Queen of Hill stations
Mussoorie is located amidst the middle Himalayas known as the 'Shivalik' mountain range in Northern India. There is a whole lot that I can write about this place but the nostalgia is almost overwhelming.
Mussoorie always remained unofficial - for the affairs of heart. It has always been a gossipy place - with an air of informality and a tradition of romance - The Honeymoon capital of India.
Mussorie has a beautiful nature walk known as "Camel's Back Road". This road takes its name from mountain outcrop in the shape of a camel's hump. There is also "Gun Hill" where cannons were kept for the defence of Mussorie. The oldest Christian church in the Himalayas, St Mary's, is situated above Mall Road, and is currently undergoing restoration. A Cable car goes to the top of Gun Hill from the town centre. Kempty falls is a nice picnic spot. Lal Tibba is another tourist spot of Mussoorie.
Beautiful Dhanaulti is about 24 kilometers from Mussorie.
Rialto and Picture Palace were two nice movie theatres, however they are now closed.
Parking in Mussorie is a big problem. The Road leading to Landour from the Picture Palace has parking spots on both sides. Mall road does not allow entry of motored vehicles till after 10 in the night.
Mussoorie also had India's largest roller skating rink.
Below You can find the roadmap for Delhi- Mussoorie
Tel:0135 - 2631611, 2632728,
Price Range:Rs.2000- Rs.4500
Website: www.fortresorts.com
Picture Palace Road, Mussoorie
Bar - Restaurant
Booking from Delhi Office (Mr. Ankur Aggarwal)
011-441501101
Jaypee Residency Manor ****
Tel:0135 - 2631800,91-11-41669381, 26148800
Price Range: Rs.8500- Rs.14200
Website: http://www.jaypeehotels.com/mussoorie/holiday_packages.asp
The Hotel Green Castle ***
Tel:0135 - 2632657, 2630987,
Price Range:Rs.2200- Rs.3300
Website: http://www.hotelgreencastle.com/
Connaught Castle ***
Tel:0135 - 2632210, 2631338, 2631138,
Price Range:Rs.2000- Rs.4100
Dunsvirk Court ***
Tel:0135 - 2632377, 09358101342
Price Range:Rs.1900 - Rs.3800
Website: www.childplanet.com/dunsvirk
Kasmanda Palace Hotel ***
Tel:0135 - 2632424, 2633949,
Price Range:Rs.2500 - Rs.4800
Website: http://www.indianheritagehotels.com/
The Claridges Nabha Hotel ****
Tel:0135-2631426-27
Price Range:Rs.6300-Rs.8300
Email: nabha@claridges.com
Country Inn
Tel:0135 - 2631190, 2631194,
Price Range:Rs.1600- Rs.2000
Email: contryin@del2.vsnl.net.in
Hotel Ashoka Continental ***
Tel:0135 - 2631409,
Price Range:Rs.1495- Rs.2995
Email: uttarakhandtours@hotmail.com
Hotel Solitaire Plaza ***
Tel:0135 - 2632164, 2632165,
Price Range:Rs.1750- Rs.2750
Hotel Hard Rock Hotel ****
Savoy Hotel ****
Tel:0135 - 2632010, 2632120,
Price Range:Rs.2000-Rs.4000
Email: savoyhotelmussoorie@yahoo.com
Hotel Honeymoon Inn ****
Tel:0135 - 2632378, 2631778,
Price Range:Rs.1750- Rs.3050
Website: http://www.hotelhoneymooninn.net/
Hotel Starz Regency ***
Tel:0135 - 2632907,
Price Range:Rs.2800- Rs.6000
Website: www.starzregency.com/webmail
Avalon Resorts ***
Tel:0135 - 2632972 / 973, 2632892 / 893,
Price Range:Rs.3000- Rs.10,000
Website: http://www.avalonresorts.com/
Hotel Classic Heights
Tel:0135 - 2632514 / 90, 2632694,
Price Range:Rs.995- Rs.2995
Email: classicheights@hotmail.com
Hotel Filigree
Tel:0135 - 2632380, 2631380, 2632360,
Price Range:Rs.1500- Rs.3500
Website: http://www.hotelfiligree.com/
Hotel Shiva Continental
The Mall, Kulri
Tel:0135 - 2633225, 2632174, 2632175,
Price Range:Rs.1300- Rs.5500
Website: http://www.shivacon.com/
Hotel Brentwood
Tel:(91)-(135)632126/632036
Price Range:Rs.1000- Rs.3000
Sterling Resorts
Best Western Oasis Resorts
Convent Road Library Chowk Crossing,
Mussoorie Uttranchal, 91-135-2631001
Contact Mr. Joshi
Tel:011-27311274 /011-27313763 / 9811180074
Price Range:Rs.5775
Bar - Fitness Center - Restaurant
Mussoorie is located amidst the middle Himalayas known as the 'Shivalik' mountain range in Northern India. There is a whole lot that I can write about this place but the nostalgia is almost overwhelming.
Mussoorie always remained unofficial - for the affairs of heart. It has always been a gossipy place - with an air of informality and a tradition of romance - The Honeymoon capital of India.
Mussorie has a beautiful nature walk known as "Camel's Back Road". This road takes its name from mountain outcrop in the shape of a camel's hump. There is also "Gun Hill" where cannons were kept for the defence of Mussorie. The oldest Christian church in the Himalayas, St Mary's, is situated above Mall Road, and is currently undergoing restoration. A Cable car goes to the top of Gun Hill from the town centre. Kempty falls is a nice picnic spot. Lal Tibba is another tourist spot of Mussoorie.
Beautiful Dhanaulti is about 24 kilometers from Mussorie.
Rialto and Picture Palace were two nice movie theatres, however they are now closed.
Parking in Mussorie is a big problem. The Road leading to Landour from the Picture Palace has parking spots on both sides. Mall road does not allow entry of motored vehicles till after 10 in the night.
Mussoorie also had India's largest roller skating rink.
Below You can find the roadmap for Delhi- Mussoorie
If you are planning a weekend break to Mussoorie, I hope my list of hotels will be helpful to you.
Comfort Inn Fort Resort
Tel:0135 - 2631611, 2632728,
Price Range:Rs.2000- Rs.4500
Website: www.fortresorts.com
Picture Palace Road, Mussoorie
Bar - Restaurant
Booking from Delhi Office (Mr. Ankur Aggarwal)
011-441501101
Jaypee Residency Manor ****
Tel:0135 - 2631800,91-11-41669381, 26148800
Price Range: Rs.8500- Rs.14200
Website: http://www.jaypeehotels.com/mussoorie/holiday_packages.asp
The Hotel Green Castle ***
Tel:0135 - 2632657, 2630987,
Price Range:Rs.2200- Rs.3300
Website: http://www.hotelgreencastle.com/
Connaught Castle ***
Tel:0135 - 2632210, 2631338, 2631138,
Price Range:Rs.2000- Rs.4100
Dunsvirk Court ***
Tel:0135 - 2632377, 09358101342
Price Range:Rs.1900 - Rs.3800
Website: www.childplanet.com/dunsvirk
Kasmanda Palace Hotel ***
Tel:0135 - 2632424, 2633949,
Price Range:Rs.2500 - Rs.4800
Website: http://www.indianheritagehotels.com/
The Claridges Nabha Hotel ****
Tel:0135-2631426-27
Price Range:Rs.6300-Rs.8300
Email: nabha@claridges.com
Country Inn
Tel:0135 - 2631190, 2631194,
Price Range:Rs.1600- Rs.2000
Email: contryin@del2.vsnl.net.in
Hotel Ashoka Continental ***
Tel:0135 - 2631409,
Price Range:Rs.1495- Rs.2995
Email: uttarakhandtours@hotmail.com
Hotel Solitaire Plaza ***
Tel:0135 - 2632164, 2632165,
Price Range:Rs.1750- Rs.2750
Hotel Hard Rock Hotel ****
Savoy Hotel ****
Tel:0135 - 2632010, 2632120,
Price Range:Rs.2000-Rs.4000
Email: savoyhotelmussoorie@yahoo.com
Hotel Honeymoon Inn ****
Tel:0135 - 2632378, 2631778,
Price Range:Rs.1750- Rs.3050
Website: http://www.hotelhoneymooninn.net/
Hotel Starz Regency ***
Tel:0135 - 2632907,
Price Range:Rs.2800- Rs.6000
Website: www.starzregency.com/webmail
Avalon Resorts ***
Tel:0135 - 2632972 / 973, 2632892 / 893,
Price Range:Rs.3000- Rs.10,000
Website: http://www.avalonresorts.com/
Hotel Classic Heights
Tel:0135 - 2632514 / 90, 2632694,
Price Range:Rs.995- Rs.2995
Email: classicheights@hotmail.com
Hotel Filigree
Tel:0135 - 2632380, 2631380, 2632360,
Price Range:Rs.1500- Rs.3500
Website: http://www.hotelfiligree.com/
Hotel Shiva Continental
The Mall, Kulri
Tel:0135 - 2633225, 2632174, 2632175,
Price Range:Rs.1300- Rs.5500
Website: http://www.shivacon.com/
Hotel Brentwood
Tel:(91)-(135)632126/632036
Price Range:Rs.1000- Rs.3000
Sterling Resorts
Best Western Oasis Resorts
Convent Road Library Chowk Crossing,
Mussoorie Uttranchal, 91-135-2631001
Contact Mr. Joshi
Tel:011-27311274 /011-27313763 / 9811180074
Price Range:Rs.5775
Bar - Fitness Center - Restaurant
About Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a hill station situated in the foothills of the Himalaya ranges in north Indian state of Uttaranchal. It is also known as the "Queen of the Hills". The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani.
Being at an average altitude of 2,000 meters (6,600 ft.), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to tourists.
Being at an average altitude of 2,000 meters (6,600 ft.), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to tourists.
The best time to visit is from mid-March to mid-November though the downpours could be an inhibiting factor in the monsoon months of July to September.
Its history dates back to 1825 when Captain Young, an adventurous British military officer, together with a Mr. Shore, the resident Superintendent of Revenues at Dehradun explored the present site and jointly constructed a shooting lodge. This laid the foundation of this holiday resort which now has few rivals. Mussoorie is famous for its scenic beauty and hectic social life. It provides all kinds of amusement and every facility for domestic and foreign tourists.
Its name is derived from a shrub locally called 'MANSOOR' behind the house of the Captain. Some believe that perhaps that is reason behind the name of the town, which is also known as MANSOORI among the natives of the surrounding area.
Now, Mussoorie suffers from over-development of hotels and tourist lodges, given its relative proximity to Delhi, Ambala and Chandigarh, and has serious problems of garbage collection, water scarcity and parking shortages, especially during the summer tourist season. Landour, Jharipani and Barlowganj have fewer such problems.
Now, Mussoorie suffers from over-development of hotels and tourist lodges, given its relative proximity to Delhi, Ambala and Chandigarh, and has serious problems of garbage collection, water scarcity and parking shortages, especially during the summer tourist season. Landour, Jharipani and Barlowganj have fewer such problems.
The main promenade in Mussoorie is called, as in other hill stations, the Mall. In Mussoorie, the Mall stretches from Picture Palace at its eastern end to the Public Library (shortened to 'Library') at its western end. During the British Raj, signs on the Mall expressly stated: "Indians and Dogs Not Allowed"; racist signs of this type were commonplace in hill stations, which were founded 'by and for' the British. Motilal Nehru, the father of Jawahar Lal Nehru, deliberately broke this rule every day whenever he was in Mussoorie, and would pay the fine. The Nehru family, including Nehrus's daughter Indira (later Indira Gandhi) were frequent visitors to Mussoorie in the the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. They also spent much time in nearby Dehradun, where Nehru's sister Vijayalakshmi Pandit ultimately settled full-time.
Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi and major cities. It is called the "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri Shrines of Northern India. The closest rail station is Dehradun. Taxis are easily available for Mussorie as are buses at regular intervals.
Mussorie also has the Lal Bahadur Sastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), the honing ground for young bureaucrats of India, who carry the destiny of India. This picturesque institute is located about 7kms away from the Mall Road.
Mussorie also has the Lal Bahadur Sastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), the honing ground for young bureaucrats of India, who carry the destiny of India. This picturesque institute is located about 7kms away from the Mall Road.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
About Nainital
Nainital lake with Alma Hill and Sher-ka-Danda Ridge on the right ->
Nainital (29° 24' N, 79° 28' E)
Is a town in the Indian state of Uttaranchal and headquarters of Nainital District in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalaya. Situated at an altitude of 1938 m (6,350 ft) above sea-level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake, approximately 2 miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina (2615 m) on the north, Deopatha (2438 m) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2278 m) on the south. From the tops of the higher peaks, "magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bounded by the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas."[1]
Nainital has temperate summers (maximum temperature 27°C, or 80°F; minimum temperature 10°C, or 50°F) during which its population increases more than five fold with an annual influx of tourists predominantly from the plains of Northern India. In the winter, Nainital receives snowfall between December and February with the temperatures varying between a maximum of 15°C (59°F) and a minimum of -3°C (26°F).
Hotels Near Nainital
Around Nainital (STD Code – 05942)
Naukuchiyatal Govt. Helpline 247138
Bhimtal (22 Km From Nainital)
Country Inn
Tel:247120 / 247121 / 247016-17
Monolith Resorts
Tel:247415 / 247581
Neelesh Inn
Tel:247117 / 248081/ 248080
Govt. Tourist Rest House, Bhimtal
Tel:247005
Naukuchiyatal (26 Km From Nainital)
The Lake Resort
Tel:247183 / 247184
Tourist Rest House,Naukuchiyatal 247138
Sattal (25 Km From Nainital)
K.M.V.N Tourist Rest House
Tel: 247047
Bhowali (11 Km From Nainital)
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Rest House
Tel:220062
Hotel Chandra Udai
Tel:220073/ 220741
Ramgarh (25 Km From Nainital)
Tourist Rest House
Tel:281155
Ramgarh Bungalows
Tel:281156 / 281137
Writers Bungalow
Tel:281136
Hotel Roop Kumaon,Gagar
Tel:281200 /281220 / 281000
Himalayan Hotel
Tel:281227
Mukteshwar (50 Km From Nainital)
Tourist Rest House
Tel:05942-288263
Mountain Trail,Sargakhet
Tel: 05942-286040, 286240
Ramnagar & Corbett (STD Code – 05947)
Higher Range Hotels / Resorts
Trail Finder Resort at Kumaon ,Ramnagar
Tel:251130-31 / 251100 / 251230 /251520 / 251303
Corbett River Side Resort
Tel:251960 / 251925
Tiger Tops Corbett Lodge
Tel:251279 / 251880 / 251000
The Claridges Corbett Hideway
Tel:251959
Ramganga Resort, Marchula (35 KM From Ramnagar)
Tel:251636
Welcome Resort
Tel:251913
Forest Rest Houses at Corbett
Forest Rest House – Reservation Office
(FRH at Dhikala,Khinnanauli,Bijrani etc.)
Tel:(05947)251489
251346 / 251376/ 251000
Tourist Rest House- Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam
Tourist Rest House, Ramnagar
Tel:251225
Tourist Rest House, Kaladhungi(30KM from Ramnagar)
Tel:(05942)242124
Corbett Camp Jungle Lore,Kaladhungi
Tel:(05942)242117
Naukuchiyatal Govt. Helpline 247138
Bhimtal (22 Km From Nainital)
Country Inn
Tel:247120 / 247121 / 247016-17
Monolith Resorts
Tel:247415 / 247581
Neelesh Inn
Tel:247117 / 248081/ 248080
Govt. Tourist Rest House, Bhimtal
Tel:247005
Naukuchiyatal (26 Km From Nainital)
The Lake Resort
Tel:247183 / 247184
Tourist Rest House,Naukuchiyatal 247138
Sattal (25 Km From Nainital)
K.M.V.N Tourist Rest House
Tel: 247047
Bhowali (11 Km From Nainital)
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Rest House
Tel:220062
Hotel Chandra Udai
Tel:220073/ 220741
Ramgarh (25 Km From Nainital)
Tourist Rest House
Tel:281155
Ramgarh Bungalows
Tel:281156 / 281137
Writers Bungalow
Tel:281136
Hotel Roop Kumaon,Gagar
Tel:281200 /281220 / 281000
Himalayan Hotel
Tel:281227
Mukteshwar (50 Km From Nainital)
Tourist Rest House
Tel:05942-288263
Mountain Trail,Sargakhet
Tel: 05942-286040, 286240
Ramnagar & Corbett (STD Code – 05947)
Higher Range Hotels / Resorts
Trail Finder Resort at Kumaon ,Ramnagar
Tel:251130-31 / 251100 / 251230 /251520 / 251303
Corbett River Side Resort
Tel:251960 / 251925
Tiger Tops Corbett Lodge
Tel:251279 / 251880 / 251000
The Claridges Corbett Hideway
Tel:251959
Ramganga Resort, Marchula (35 KM From Ramnagar)
Tel:251636
Welcome Resort
Tel:251913
Forest Rest Houses at Corbett
Forest Rest House – Reservation Office
(FRH at Dhikala,Khinnanauli,Bijrani etc.)
Tel:(05947)251489
251346 / 251376/ 251000
Tourist Rest House- Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam
Tourist Rest House, Ramnagar
Tel:251225
Tourist Rest House, Kaladhungi(30KM from Ramnagar)
Tel:(05942)242124
Corbett Camp Jungle Lore,Kaladhungi
Tel:(05942)242117
Hotels in Nainital
Here you can find Hotel's name and number for Hotels in Nainital.
HOTELS IN NAINITAL
(STD Code – 05942)
Alka "The Lake Side Hotel" , Mall Road
236626-28 / 235220
www.alkahotel.com
Arif Castles , Mallital
235801-03/ 236901/232718-19
www.arifcastles.com
Balrampur House, Mallital
236236/ 239902(Fax)
Belvedere Palace, Awagarh Estate,Mallital
235082/ 237/ 434
Classic, Mall Road
235173
Earlcourt, Mallital
236381/ 2363810
Elphinstone, Mall Road
235534 / 734
www.elphinstonehotel.com
Everest, Mall Road
235453 / 236648-51
Chevron Fairhavens, Near GPO, Mallital
236057 / 236604 (Fax)
www.chevronhotels.com
Grand Hotel,Mall Road
235406/ 235008
India Hotel, Mall Road
235517 / 239017
Manu Maharani(Holiday Inn), Mallital
237343-8 / 237350 (Fax)
manumaharani@vsnl.com
Palace Resort, Mallital
236950
Shervani Hilltop Inn, Mallital
236128/ 237418 / 236304/ 236281
Swiss Hotel, Mallital
236013 / 235972 / 235493 / 235988
Calaridges Naini Retreat
Tel:235105 / 235108
Fax:235103
Email: info@nainital.co.in
Claridges- Delhi Booking Office
Tel: 26413304 / 26293905
Email:info@leisurehotels.co.in
Royal Hotel , Mallital
236007 / 235357(Telefax)
Welcome Resort, Ramsay Hospital Road,Tallital
235552 / 236852
website: http://www.hotelwelcomepark.com/
OTHER HOTELS IN NAINITAL
Anamika Ocean
Tel:235618 / 235015
Archana,Tallital
Tel:235884
Aroma, Ayarpata, Mallital
Tel:235354 / 236824
Ashok , Near Bus Station, Tallital
Tel:235721
Savoy Hotel
Tel:235721
Atithi, Near Bus Station, Tallital
Tel:235080
Basera, Mallital
Tel:235885
Capri, Near Flatts, Mallital
Tel:235690
Channi Raja, Mall Road
Tel:235643 / 235624
City Heart, Mallital
Tel:235228 / 239054
Evelyn, Mall Road
Tel:235457 / 235467
Gurdeep,Mall Road
Tel:235528
Himalaya, Near Bus Station,Tallital
Tel:235258 / 235587
Kalpana,Near Nainital Club,Mallital
Tel:236357 / 236530
Krishna, Mall Road
Tel:236150 / 237550
Lake Side Inn,Mall Road
Tel:235777 / 236827
Lake View Hotel, Tallital
Tel:236489 / 235632
Langdale Manor
Tel:235447 / 235493
Maharaja,Zoo Road,Tallital
Tel:235281 / 235554
Meghdoot,Zoo Road,Tallital
Tel:235124 / 235530
Mansrovar,Mall Road,Tallital
Tel:235581
Naini Vision
Tel:235496
Nanak Hotel,Mall Road
Tel:235336
National Hotel,Haldwani Road,Tallital
Tel:235537
Nepoli, Near Nainital Club,Mallital
Tel:235090
New Pavillion
Tel:236178
Palace, Mall Road
Tel:235125 / 235525
Payal,Tallital
Tel:235248
Prasant,Zoo Road,Tallital
Tel:235347
Pratap Regency, Mall Road
Tel:235865 / 235866
Prince ,Mall Road
Tel:236817
Radha Continental,Near Head Post Office,Mallital
Tel:236267/ 236465
Regency Gopal Tara, Mall Road
Tel:235356
Savoy,Bhowali Road, Tallital
Tel:235721
Shalimar,Mall Road
Tel:235432/ 237176 / 235000
Sheela, Mall Road
Tel:235194
Shivraj, Mall road
Tel:235698
Silverton
Tel:235249 / 235493
Sitakiran, Mallital
Tel:237,054,235,323
Standard Hotel
Tel:235602
Vinayak,Ramsay Hospital Road,Tallital
Tel:236906
Vimal Kunj,Sukhatal
Tel:235433
Ahujas, Mall Road
Tel:235561
Ambassador, Mall Road
Tel:235642
Kurmanchal Guest House, Mallital
Tel:236350
Tourist Rest House- Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam
Tourist Rest House - Reservation / Inquiry Office
Tel:236374
Tourist Rest House , Sukhatal
Tel:235400 / 231437
Tourist Rest House , Near Bus Station , Tallital
Tel:235570
Tourist Rest House , Snow View
Tel:238570
Nainital Club
Management Officer
235875 / 236212 / 235000
EPBAX
235611 /235711 /236263-65
HOTELS IN NAINITAL
(STD Code – 05942)
Alka "The Lake Side Hotel" , Mall Road
236626-28 / 235220
www.alkahotel.com
Arif Castles , Mallital
235801-03/ 236901/232718-19
www.arifcastles.com
Balrampur House, Mallital
236236/ 239902(Fax)
Belvedere Palace, Awagarh Estate,Mallital
235082/ 237/ 434
Classic, Mall Road
235173
Earlcourt, Mallital
236381/ 2363810
Elphinstone, Mall Road
235534 / 734
www.elphinstonehotel.com
Everest, Mall Road
235453 / 236648-51
Chevron Fairhavens, Near GPO, Mallital
236057 / 236604 (Fax)
www.chevronhotels.com
Grand Hotel,Mall Road
235406/ 235008
India Hotel, Mall Road
235517 / 239017
Manu Maharani(Holiday Inn), Mallital
237343-8 / 237350 (Fax)
manumaharani@vsnl.com
Palace Resort, Mallital
236950
Shervani Hilltop Inn, Mallital
236128/ 237418 / 236304/ 236281
Swiss Hotel, Mallital
236013 / 235972 / 235493 / 235988
Calaridges Naini Retreat
Tel:235105 / 235108
Fax:235103
Email: info@nainital.co.in
Claridges- Delhi Booking Office
Tel: 26413304 / 26293905
Email:info@leisurehotels.co.in
Royal Hotel , Mallital
236007 / 235357(Telefax)
Welcome Resort, Ramsay Hospital Road,Tallital
235552 / 236852
website: http://www.hotelwelcomepark.com/
OTHER HOTELS IN NAINITAL
Anamika Ocean
Tel:235618 / 235015
Archana,Tallital
Tel:235884
Aroma, Ayarpata, Mallital
Tel:235354 / 236824
Ashok , Near Bus Station, Tallital
Tel:235721
Savoy Hotel
Tel:235721
Atithi, Near Bus Station, Tallital
Tel:235080
Basera, Mallital
Tel:235885
Capri, Near Flatts, Mallital
Tel:235690
Channi Raja, Mall Road
Tel:235643 / 235624
City Heart, Mallital
Tel:235228 / 239054
Evelyn, Mall Road
Tel:235457 / 235467
Gurdeep,Mall Road
Tel:235528
Himalaya, Near Bus Station,Tallital
Tel:235258 / 235587
Kalpana,Near Nainital Club,Mallital
Tel:236357 / 236530
Krishna, Mall Road
Tel:236150 / 237550
Lake Side Inn,Mall Road
Tel:235777 / 236827
Lake View Hotel, Tallital
Tel:236489 / 235632
Langdale Manor
Tel:235447 / 235493
Maharaja,Zoo Road,Tallital
Tel:235281 / 235554
Meghdoot,Zoo Road,Tallital
Tel:235124 / 235530
Mansrovar,Mall Road,Tallital
Tel:235581
Naini Vision
Tel:235496
Nanak Hotel,Mall Road
Tel:235336
National Hotel,Haldwani Road,Tallital
Tel:235537
Nepoli, Near Nainital Club,Mallital
Tel:235090
New Pavillion
Tel:236178
Palace, Mall Road
Tel:235125 / 235525
Payal,Tallital
Tel:235248
Prasant,Zoo Road,Tallital
Tel:235347
Pratap Regency, Mall Road
Tel:235865 / 235866
Prince ,Mall Road
Tel:236817
Radha Continental,Near Head Post Office,Mallital
Tel:236267/ 236465
Regency Gopal Tara, Mall Road
Tel:235356
Savoy,Bhowali Road, Tallital
Tel:235721
Shalimar,Mall Road
Tel:235432/ 237176 / 235000
Sheela, Mall Road
Tel:235194
Shivraj, Mall road
Tel:235698
Silverton
Tel:235249 / 235493
Sitakiran, Mallital
Tel:237,054,235,323
Standard Hotel
Tel:235602
Vinayak,Ramsay Hospital Road,Tallital
Tel:236906
Vimal Kunj,Sukhatal
Tel:235433
Ahujas, Mall Road
Tel:235561
Ambassador, Mall Road
Tel:235642
Kurmanchal Guest House, Mallital
Tel:236350
Tourist Rest House- Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam
Tourist Rest House - Reservation / Inquiry Office
Tel:236374
Tourist Rest House , Sukhatal
Tel:235400 / 231437
Tourist Rest House , Near Bus Station , Tallital
Tel:235570
Tourist Rest House , Snow View
Tel:238570
Nainital Club
Management Officer
235875 / 236212 / 235000
EPBAX
235611 /235711 /236263-65
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