Children's holidays begin as soon as summer starts and they feel like going out somewhere. Out of the 12 months of the year, only two months come when housewives get time to relax or say it is time for them to travel. With the name of traveling, the names of many places start ringing in the minds of the family like bells. But it becomes difficult to decide which of these places to go to because every state in India, every tourist place has its attraction on the basis of its natural and historical wealth. In such a situation, today we are going to tell our readers about some such places where you can spend your summer holidays happily with your family.
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is a major city in Uttarakhand state of India. The old name of Pithoragarh is Sorghati. The word Sor means - lake. It is believed that earlier there were seven lakes in this valley. Day by day the water of the lakes started drying up and plateau land was formed here. Due to being a plateau land, it was named Pithora Garh. However most people believe that this was the capital of Rai Pithora (Prithviraj Chauhan). This place was named Pithoragarh after him. Rai Pithora had fought with Nepal many times. He became famous as Raja Prithvi Shah.
A Sharad Kal Utsav is celebrated here in autumn. In this festival fair, a cultural tableau of Pithoragarh is shown. Beautiful dances are organized. Products of local industry are also sold in Pithoragarh. Many items are manufactured by the State Border Industry. There is a good demand for shoes, woolen clothes and items made of kinragal here. Tourists buy these items from here. Hanumangarhi has special importance in Pithoragarh. It is located at a distance of 2 km from the city. There is a crowd of devotees here every day. At a distance of one kilometer is the famous temple of Ulka Devi. At a distance of about one kilometer, the Radha-Krishna temple is also the main attraction for visitors. Similarly, Rai cave is at a distance of one kilometer and Bhatkot is an important place at a distance of one kilometer.
Pithoragarh is a border district. Therefore, a permit is required to go to some areas here. Entry into the border areas can be made only after obtaining a permit from the District Magistrate of Pithoragarh. Tourists can enter the prohibited areas only after obtaining a permit. A permit is not required in all the areas of Champawat tehsil and important places near Pithoragarh.
Dehradun
Dehradun is a popular tourist destination. On one hand, within the city limits, there are places worth seeing like Tapkeshwar Temple, Malsi Deer Park, Kalanga Memorial, Laxman Siddh, Chandrabani, Saidarbar, Guchhu Pani, Forest Research Institute, Tapovan, Santoladevi Temple, and Wadia Institute. On the other hand, there are many places worth seeing on the hills away from the city. The tourist places of the Dehradun district can generally be divided into four parts - natural beauty, sports, pilgrimage sites, animal and bird sanctuaries, museums and institutions of historical importance, and entertainment. All these can be enjoyed together in Dehradun. The hills near Dehradun are known for their natural beauty, temples that are dimensions of faith, sanctuaries that attract animal and bird lovers, rafting and trekking which are sports flowing with the fast flow of a mountain river and climbing the hills, and entertainment places which are amusement parks built with modern technology, all these are in Dehradun. For natural beauty, Mussoorie, Sahasradhara, Chakrata, Lakhamandal, and Dakpathar can be visited. The famous temples of Santauradevi and Tapkeshwar are here, there are famous sanctuaries like Rajaji National Park and Malsi Deer Park, trekking and rafting facilities, amusement parks like Fun and Food and Fun Valley, and museums and institutions for those who love history and education.
Chamoli
Chamoli is a district of the Indian state of Uttaranchal. Situated amidst snow-capped mountains, this place is very beautiful. Chamoli is located on the Badrinath road near the Alaknanda river. It is a district of the state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the major religious places. A large number of tourists come here. The natural beauty of Chamoli attracts tourists. There are many such temples in the entire Chamoli district which are visited by thousands of devotees.
The tea producers here have prepared a blend of black tea which is the best in the world. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which connects the city of Darjeeling to the plains was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. This steam-powered machine is rarely seen in India. Famous as the Hills, Darjeeling has always been a great honeymoon destination. The biggest specialty of this hill station, which was once a part of Sikkim, is its tea gardens. The green tea fields spread far and wide looking like a green sheet spread on the earth. This amazing scene is worth seeing. With its unique tourist attractions—Sakya Monastery, Drug-Thubten-Sangga-Chosling-Monastery, Makdoong Monastery, Japanese Temple (Peace Pagoda), Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Bhutia-Basti-Monastery, Tenzing's Legacy, Biological Park, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Toy Train, Tea Gardens—it attracts a lot of domestic as well as foreign tourists.
Kerala
Kerala is beautifully decorated. That is why Kerala is the best place for a honeymoon. High mountains, wonderful sea shore, boat ride among coconut and palm trees, greenery all around, and extremely beautiful views can be seen here. Kerala is adorned with its eye-soothing lush forests, rolling hills, enchanting beaches, tea plantations, and of course its magical backwaters. The amazing backwaters of Kerala have become an integral part of its people. This has allowed visitors to see the rural and real life in the heart of Kerala. The backwaters of Kerala stretch over 1900 km, providing drinking water and irrigating paddy fields. The most interesting area in the backwaters of Kerala is the Kuttanad region, which is called the rice bowl of Kerala. This region is probably the only place on the continent where farming is done below sea level using a system of dykes and bunds. The state of Kerala is very popular among tourists, which is why it is called God's own home. There are many types of sightseeing places here, the main ones being - mountainous valleys, coastal areas, forest areas, pilgrimage centers, etc. Innumerable tourists from India and abroad come to visit these places. Mountainous areas like Munnar, Nelliampathi, and Ponmutti, beaches like Kovalam, Varkala, and Cherai, wildlife centers like Periyar, Iravikulam, lake areas like Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, etc. are special centers of attraction for tourists. Indian system of medicine - Ayurveda also has a significant contribution to the field of tourism. Tourism has also played a decisive role in the economic system of the state.
Jammu - Kashmir
You can visit Jammu and Kashmir, the most beautiful state of India. Here, on one hand, there is the cave of Amarnath and Vaishnodevi, on the other hand, there are beautiful mountains covered with snow, lakes, and tall deodar trees. These add to the beauty of this place. Jammu and Kashmir was a state of India till 5 August 2019, which was bifurcated in August 2019 and established as two union territories named Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. This state was formerly a royal state called Jammu and Kashmir in British India. The territory of this state has been disputed between India, Pakistan and China since the partition of India, all three of which still control various parts of the former princely state. Jammu and Kashmir is located in the highest parts of the Himalayan mountain range and is known for its natural beauty and resources. Also, the area of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is known for its unique culture. The caves of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath located here have been the center of very important pilgrimage for Hindus.
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