Jim Corbett National Park Closed Due to Monsoon

New Delhi, Delhi July 11, 2012 – Various gates of the Jim Corbett National Park will remain closed for the visitors for particular duration of time. Closing of gates is a regular trend every year at the Jim Corbett National Park due to monsoon season.

Mahiraj Singh, CEO of Majestic Tour India here stated “Jim Corbett National Park closes every year during monsoon season except Jhirna Zone. Those who are willing to explore wildlife of the park can enjoy safari at Jhirna Zone and other buffer zones”.  He further stated “During monsoon season tour packages and other costs lower down by all tour operators to attract more visitors”.

Jim Corbett National Park: Gate/Zone Closing Dates:

Gate/Zone Name-------------------------- Closing Date:

Jhirna Zone -------------------------------Never Close

Bijrani Zone-------------------------------30th June

Durga Devi Zone ------------------------30th June

Dhikala Zone -----------------------------15th June

Jim Corbett National Park: Gate/Zone Re-Opening Dates:

Gate/Zone Name-------------------------- Re-Opening Date

Jhirna Zone ------------------------------Open all through the year

Bijrani Zone-------------------------------15th Oct

Durga Devi Zone ------------------------15th Oct

Dhikala Zone -----------------------------15th Nov

About Jim Corbett National Park:

Jim Corbett National Park has long captured the fancy of many as it offers natural habitat for diversified wildlife living in magnificent landscapes. Owing to its natural landscape ideal for flora and fauna of difference types to grow, the park achieved the merit to be the first national park in mainland Asia.

Jim Corbett National Park encompasses two districts – Nainital and Pauri – in Uttarakhand, in northern India. The park covers a verdant sprawling area of 521 sq. km and along with adjacent lying Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Reserve Forest areas, forms the Corbett Tiger Reserve with total land expanse of 1288 sq. km.

The ideal time to visit holiday in Corbett Park is from 15th November through 15th June as through this time duration, all the gates/zones are open for tourists in full swing. The wildlife fans will have the opportunity to enjoy and have great fun at Corbett National Park during this period. The zone gates close at dusk and visitors are not allowed night driving.

Recreational Activities during the Wildlife Tour:

Open Jeep Safari, Elephant Rides and Canter Safari are great adventure recreation activities that tourists can be totally imbued into and enjoy their stay at Jim Corbett National Park when the gates reopen after the hiatus.  Not to worry during monsoon you have lots of other adventure and fun activities to do in Corbett like Rock Climbing, rappelling, river crossing, flying fox, bridge slithering, fishing, trekking and night safari in buffer zone.  

For more information on the park refer the URL http://jim-corbett-national-park.com

About Majestic Tour India:

Majestic Tour India is a leading Delhi based tour operator company. The company is specialized in providing tour packages to all over of India. Majestic Tour India is a pioneer in Indian travel industry. The company is specialized in pilgrimage tour, wildlife tour, hill station tour, beach tour, golden triangle tour and adventure tour in India. 

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The Best Destinations to Trek in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand has been the recently formed state of union of India and has been carved out from the state of Uttar Pradesh. The north Indian state is enriched with its life size mountains and snow cladding peaks of the Himalayas. Also the state assumes significance due to its flora and fauna. Uttarakhand trekking is famous for its various treks and forms a visual delight for both professional and novice trekkers.

Milam Glacier Trekking

The Uttarakhand tourist department has customized trekking packages for all and sundry based on ones expertise. Trekkers have a wide range of option from a host of trekking sites such as glaciers and rough mountain climbs. Milam Glacier, Pindari Glacier, Sunderdhunga glacier and lord corzon pass are some of the hot favorite trekking destinations of the adventure tourists.

Roopkund Trek

Most of these trekking sites are accessible from the New Delhi, Capital of India. Munsari forms the base of trek towards the Rlam, Namik, Milam and Poting Glaciers and Munsiari is on the arterial water body of Gauriganga which emerges from the Milam Glacier system of the eastern flanks of the NandaDevi Sanctuary, fed by the Kalabaland Glacier and the Panchichullu from further east.
Another important trekking marvel which lies in the state of Uttarakhand is the Pindari Glacier. It is one of the most easily accessible of all the Himalayan Glaciers and a perfect ground for first time adventurers. The pristine beauty of the glacier mesmerizes the soul and showcases a breathtaking experience. The Pindari Glacier lies between the Nanda Devi and Nandakot Peaks and has an altitude of 3627 meters. The length of the Glacier is about 5 Kms with a snout of about 6 meters. The Pindari River emerges from the Pindari Glacier and the area offers a perfect platform for the trekkers to perform their feat.

Milam

Kauri pass or Curzon’s trail is another favorite trekking passes for the professional trekkers. Lord Curzon went up to the Kwari-pass in 1905 and hence the trek is named after him as "Corzon Trail" A lot of European and American travelers inhabit the place every now and then and gauge their trekking skills with the vicinity of nature. A star attraction to the travelers, the kauri pass offers a majestic view of the Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri and Hathi-Ghodi Parvat. The pass is situated at a height of 4265 meters above the sea level and is considered a challenge by most of the trekkers due to its rough trails which passes through forest of oak, conifer and bamboo trees. Also one can have a chance meeting with a leopard or a Himalayan black bear while on this trail.

During Trekking a Spot

For travelers on a spiritual odyssey, the trek from Kedarnath to vasukital is a right place to be in. The goat track offers a panoramic view of Chaukamba peaks along with mesmerizing Vasuki Lake in all its pristine beauty. The water is crystal clear and this is accustomed with floating blocks of glistering ice. The see through properties of water enchants the visitor with its natural aura and one can see the rectangular slabs of rock beneath the silently gushing water. During winters the Vasuki Lake takes a silent precedence and completely shades itself with the white snow.

Char Dham Yatra and its Different Destinations

Chardham or the Four Abodes of God comprises Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri respectively, The Chardham yatra is the term used to symbolize the holy pilgrimage to the religious places as undertaken by the Hindus every year.

The Chardham Yatra begins from Yamunotri, and then it passes through the Gangotri, Kedarnath before ending at Badrinath. Here are the brief facts on the holy places that pilgrims visit as part of Chardham Yatra. The Chardhams or the Four Abodes are known for divinity and visiting them also brings complete peace of mind.

Yamunotri Temple

Yamunotri Dham– It is the home to Goddesses Yamuna. The holy place is located in the district Uttarkashi and well surrounded by the captivating forests and imposing mountain ranges. It is absolutely no doubt that Yamunotri offers serene and picturesque landscape. The holy place is balanced atop Bandar Poonch Peak (3615 m) and is strategically situated opposed to river Gangotri. Yamunotri’s real source emanates from glacier (Champasar glacier), which is sited on the Kalind mountain of 4421 m above sea level. The glacier is around 1km. up from the place of existence.

Gangotri Temple

Gangotri Dham- It is yet another sacred and holy destination and forms the part of Chardham Yatra, and is believed to be the abode of River Ganga. Gangotri is strategically located in northernmost part of the state of UttaraKhand and enclosed by Ice-mass. The Gangotri Dham is enclosed in the splendid Garhwal hills at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level. The Dham is at the distance of 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi respectively. The temple at Gangorti Dham remains open all through the months of May through November every year.

Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Dham- The holy and revered place is located near Rudraprayag District in Uttarakhand. This Temple is the chair of Lord Shiva and surrounded by enthralling snow-capped mountains, including the Mount Kailash. Sri Kedarnath Dham is one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva, and rests at an altitude of 3584 m from the outfall of holy river Mandakini. The Dham is also well known for its several kunds or the pools, and the most significant ones include Shivkund, Retkund, Hanskund, Udakkund, and the Rudhirkund respectively.

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Dham- It is the final destination of Chardham Yatra and is abode to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath is one of the largest temples amongst the five Badris. Sri Badri Dham is strategically situated in the pristine and glistening Himalayan heights in the Tehri-Garhwal hill tracks (Uttarakhand) the height of 10,248 feet above sea level. Journey to Sri Badrinath Dham is considered to be quite tough and hard, as the pilgrim has to cross through rugged and uneven hilly terrains, cliffs and steep curves.

Make sure that you discuss about the Chardham tour with reliable tour and travel operator so that you can get low cost and effective deals. Keep in your mind that you are not in a hurry to choose the Chardham yatra tour deal as it may not solve the ultimate purpose of attaining the peace of mind spiritual bliss. You can know more on Badrinath Kedarnath on web.

Prominent Hill Stations around Delhi

Delhi being the capital of India has the dual distinction of a city near the Himalayas, a mighty mountain range. Tourists all across the world flock the city for a brief sabbatical before venturing out towards the many of the hill stations for their final reprieve. Delhi is well connected by rail, road and air transport to almost all the major hill stations of northern India. Amongst a host of hill stations which are accessible from Delhi, Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Nainital, and Mata Vaishno Devi are most sought after destinations for the visitors. Almost all of these hill stations near Delhi find their existence in the Himalayan belt ranging from northern parts of India and venturing into its eastern contours.

Kullu Hill Station

Kullu and Manali are the ultimate summer retreat destinations and are located on the banks of river Beas. Also called the “The Valley of Gods”, Kullu and Manali shower the tourists with its wide ranging flora and fauna, not to mention the enigmatic view of the snow covered mountains of Himalayan range. Manali is an excellent honeymoon destination for the newly weds and is resplendent with a variety of tourist places and activities like skiing, trekking, rafting and mountaineering for the adventure enthusiasts. Manali is also famous for its beautiful temples, not to mention the colourful handicrafts which are carefully crafted by local tribal artisans. The Ideal time to visit this beautiful place is between the month of May and October.

Shimla Mall Road

Shimla is another town situation in the Himalayan mountain range and is called “Queen of the Hills”. Once the summer capital of the British, It is located at an altitude of 2,100 meters above the sea level. Shimla as a town is bestowed with pleasant weather throughout the year, the only exception being winters, where one can see the snow covered mountains as a white majestic beauty. There are lots of tourist spots which the visitors can treat themselves while their stay in Shimla. The mall road, which is the life line of the city is the main shopping centre in Shimla and has numerous showrooms, restaurants and churches attuned to the British Architecture. The best time to visit Shimla is from April to November. During this period the tourists can be spellbound with various activities the town offers, such as trekking, ice skating etc.

Mata Vaishno Devi

Mata Vaishno Devi is regarded as one of the most prominent religious destinations in India, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; it is located at an altitude of 1615 ft on the Trikuta Hills of Shivalik Range near the town of Katra. It is one of the popular tourist shrines and revered place of worship in the Himalayan Kingdom. People from all over the world witness the “Darshan” of holy deity during the “Navratras” (“9 Nights”) festival. Devotees have to trek from Katra, to have a glimpse of the goddess and thereafter trek towards the “Bhaironath” temple to finally complete the yatra. With a religious fervour, Mata Vaishno Devi attracts million of devotees and tourists throughout the year and is always a sought after destination for the spiritually inclined.

Nainital at Night

Nainital is also one of the prominent hill stations which is quite accessible from Delhi by almost all means of transport. It is famous for its lakes and is often termed as “Lake District” of Uttrakahand, a northern state of India. The small town is a frequented place for the nature lovers and tourists seeking solace in the lap of nature. Once loved by the British, the town boasts of its much talked about lakes, trekking and sightseeing contours.

White River Rafting in Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a small town situation near the foothills of the Himalayas and has been much talked about due to its mystic value and adventure sports. As the popular saying in Rishikesh, the sun does not shine on you but rather it shines inside you. Rishikesh is considered as the rafting capital of India and it offers the rafting enthusiasts a plethora of avenues to test their rafting skills. The place assumes significance due to its natural design with Rishikesh camping which suits both professional and first-time rafters.

Rafting Adventure in Rishikesh

River Rafting in Rishikesh can be an unforgettable experience for the adrenaline crazy. Every year thousands of tourists flock the world capital of yoga to treat themselves with the yogic insights as well as dwell in the lap of nature. Over the years rafting has become a very popular sport for white water rafting along with host of other adventure sports. Gushing water from the Ganges is a sporty delight for the first timers and one can test their endurance by battling out the ferocity of the downstream water. Punching and muddling through the madness, most of the rafters feel enriched with renowned love for life and take back unforgettable memories to cherish for rest of their lives.

Rafting in Rishikesh as assumed a professional sport and every year thousands of tourist flock to take part of this mesmerising experience. White water rafting has different levels of difficulty and depending upon your training and capabilities; it has been formulated into different modules. While there is a professional rafting challenge waiting for the do or the die ones, small training are also imparted to the new born rafters. The basic stretch starts from Brahmpuri which is 9 kilometres upstream from Rishikesh and has mostly mild rapids. It just takes two hour of your day to go through the trip down from Brahmpuri to Rishikesh.One can also do cliff jumping and body surfing during this stretch. Along with river rafting bungee jumping in Rishikesh can be enjoyed as well.

Cliff Jumping During Rafting

The complete stretch has been demarcated according to various levels of difficulties and ones professional capabilities. The Standard stretch starts from Shivpuri, 16 kilometres upstream from Rishikesh and has some famous Grade IV rapids like Roller Coaster & Golf Course. For the first timers, there is an artificially designed “recovery Pool” or still waters and this stretch lasts about 3 hours and is ideal for first-timers seeking adventure.

For the serious rafters, Rishikesh offers a challenging rafting experience. The stretch which starts from Marine Drive, 25 Kms upstream from Rishikesh is captivating and offer a plethora of challenging tasks such as cliff jumping points and high end rapids like cash flow, “Three blind mice” etc. This stretch takes about 4 hours and can be termed as the challenge of a lifetime.

If you are a rafting professional, the advanced stretch from “Kaudiyala” is the place. This stretch is the advanced stretch and has few of the greatest rapids termed as “The Wall”. The Wall is a Grade V rapid and most of the rafts get flipped in this rapid. It takes around 7 hours to complete this 36 kilometres long stretch.

The best time to visit Rishikesh for rafting is from September to November and from March to May. So next time you plan a visit to be a part of this splendid experience, hold your boots tight and be prepared for the experience of a lifetime!

Jim Corbett National Park- Its Various Zones, Visiting Places and Accommodation

Corbett National Park is located in Ramnagar in the district of Nainital, Uttarakhand, and is considered to be the paradise for the wildlife lovers in India as well as those from abroad. Built in the year 1936, Jim Corbett National Park was before independence known as Hailey National Park. Later, after the independence, the National Park was known as Ramganaga National park before it was given the name of Jim Corbett National Park.

The total covered area of national park is extended over 1318 Sq. Kms. and this also includes core and buffer area. The park is easily approachable from Delhi to Ramnagar and there is also easy train connectivity from Varanasi via Lucknow to Ramnagar. Wildlife tourists can also take road drive from Delhi and by passing Gajraula, Moradabad, Kashipur to before ultimately reaching Ramnagar. As an alternate route, the tourists can choose to travel to Haldwani/Kashipur/Kathgodam and from there take road drive to Ramnagar. After reaching Ramnagar, the tourists can hire paid taxi service to national park.

Dhikala is amongst the first and most popular visiting places located in the vicinity of Jim Corbett. Dhikala is situated in the Patli Dhun valley and the tourists will definitely be mesmerized on seeing the stunning untouched nature of the valley as it creates a truly spell bound atmosphere that is worth living. Lying adjacent to the national park is river Kosi, which has on its bank splendid and well known Garjia temple. Other popular rivers flowing through the region include Ramganga, Sonanadi, Mandal, and Palain respectively. The tourists can also take road journey to Almora for visiting Ranikhet, which is again a scenic and amazing hill station. While within the Jim Corbett National Park, the tourists can take the elephant safari or a jeep safari to enjoy the local wildlife and routine rustic life inhabiting the national park. Further, a trip to Kalagarh Dam would be a gift in disguise to the visitors who will have the option to witness bird watching. Kalagarh Dam area is also great places to explore for adventure activities like rock climbing, rappelling, slithering, hot air balloon, river crossing and rafting.

The Jhirna rest house located in southern premises of Jim Corbett National Park is a beautiful place to visit and the place comprises dry and the vegetation, mostly scrubs. The hills which lay North of Jhirna are roofed with dense patches of bamboo which gives more of terrific effect.  Making the visit to Corbett Museum at Dhangarhi would indeed be an informational tour by all the means. The museum offers rare history Jim Corbett National Park.

The ideal time suited for visiting Jim Corbett National Park is Mid-November through Mid-June.

There are several Corbett resorts and hotel accommodations available in and around the vicinity of Jim Corbett National Park and you need to make sure which type of accommodation you would like to go with. For choosing the best and economical accommodation, it would rather be great idea to opt for the services of authorized tour and travel operator.

Do Dham Yatra and Its Many Manifestations

Do Dham Yatra comprises Badrinath Kedarnath tour and Yamnotri Gangotri tour. The yatra has spiritual and religious importance The Badrinath Kedarnath Temple tour expands over eight Days and begins from New Delhi and going further to Haridwar, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Rudraprayag, Badrinath, and Rudraprayag. The Do Dham Yatra covering Gangotri Yamunotri Temple Tour expands over seven Days and begins from New Delhi and going further Haridwar, Barkot, Syanachatti, Yamunotri, Barkot, Uttarkashi, and Gangotri.

The Do Dham Yatra is considered to be the spiritual bliss for those who want to break from the clutches of mundane life and want to come close to divinity. The pilgrimage will take the pilgrims through the mesmerizing climes and gives the view of the snow covered mountains. Do Dham yatra is one of its kind as it not only provides spiritual bliss but also brings in the element of adventure. Therefore, the pilgrims apart from seeking the blessings of various gods and goddesses also get the opportunity to explore white water rafting and tracking. 

Char Dham Yatra is revered pilgrimage which is undertaken by the Hindu devotees every year for the purpose of getting the spiritual ordainment and with the purpose of attaining freedom from the vicious circles of life. However for the devotees who have time constraint, and cannot complete the Chardham yatra with all the fervor and religiousness, should definitely go for Do Dham yatra.

Badrinath Kedarnath Dham:

Badrinath & Kedarnath are strategically located in the pristine environs of great Himalayas. Badrinath is holy seat to Lord Vishnu and located in Garhwal hilly region, whereas Kedarnath lies adjacent to holy Mandakni River. The most significant spot of Char Dham Yatra, Badrinath shine is holy place to seek blessings of Lord Badri or, manifestation of Lord Vishnu Lord Vishnu and close to holy place enshrines Lord Vishnu’s rest place located in mountain ranges of Nar & Narayana. Kedarnath, which is an abode to Lord Shiva and the pilgrims need to trek for 13 kms. for reaching the holy shrine. Pilgrims will find it completely revitalizing to take holy batch in the sacred hot water springs namely Tapt Kund and Surya Kund. Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra takes seven to eight days to complete.

Gangotri Yamunotri Dham:

The Gangotri which is holy seat of Goddess Shakti Ganga is strategically situated in magnificent Himalayan region where it originates. The Yamunotri Dham is holy place dedicated to Goddess of Shakti Yamuna and there is temple dedicated to Goddess. Gangotri and Yamunotri attract the Hindu pilgrims every year. Gangotri is known for its green and highly dense alpine forest range interspersed with green valleys, Yamunotri offer rich and resplendent scenic beauty of the cascades of snow capped mountains. The prasadam made in 55 C hot water spring is craved for, by the pilgrims who visit Yamunotri. Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra takes six days to complete.