Author: A Compilation
Editor(s): Vinod Mehta/Manju Rastogi/Lesley A Esteves/Ranee
Publisher: Outlook Group Publication
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 480
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8190172417
Description
The Raj left many legacies in its wake, perhaps the best among them the salubrious sanatoria in the hills. This Travel guide presents 75 hill getaways and 100 bonus hideaways in the North, Northeast, South and West of India.
This book features hill stations all over India. Each region opens with a topographical route/tourist guide showing: recommended route / national highways, state and district road / symbolic representation of facilities in towns, cities and on highways, such as petrol pumps, garages, chemists and tourist attractions. Each destination opens with locational information. The suggested route from the nearest metro is briefly charted for the traveler’s convenience.
Also gives information on Fast Facts such as best time to go with reference to climate/season. Also lists the tourist offices at the destination, nearby hub towns and in nearest metros, plus and STD code of the area.
GETTING THERE
provides details on air, rail and road transport.
Air tells you about the nearest airport, plus the distance and time taken to reach the destination and approximate taxi fare. Rail indicates the nearest railhead, its distance from the destination in kilometers and time and approximate taxi/auto fare. Road charts the route including direction and vital turning points.
WHERE TO STAY:
For the better known destination, only a representative listing has been given. Maximum stay options have been suggested in smaller towns and offbeat places. Rooms include single, double and suites. Tariff indicates an approximate range lowest to highest of the rate prevailing.
WHERE TO EAT
This section highlights the culinary experience that each destination offers or does not offer, and mentions some restaurants with their offering, plus popular eateries.
ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS
For the convenience of readers, we present an exhaustive compilation of hotels in the 75 hill stations and close to 100 hideaways covered in this guide. The destinations and arounds in each zone have been listed alphabetically.
Contents
75 Hills in Capital Words and
100 Bonus Hideaways in lower case
NORTH
LANSDOWNE / Kanvashram
PAURI / Srinagar, Khirsu
AULI / Rudraprayag
MUSSOORIE
CHAKRATA / Yamuna Pul, Lakhamandal
MORI
DOITAL
HARSIL
SATTAL / Nainital, Jeolikot, Pangot
NAUKKUCHIATAL / Bhimntal
RAMGARH / Sitla
RANIKHET / Dswarahat
KASAUNI / Baijnath, Bageshwar
BINSAR / Jageshwar
PITHORAGARH /Jhulaghat, Askot Santuary
THANEDAR
KASAULI
SHIMLA / MASHOBRA
NALDEHRA / Tattapanoi, Chabba, Chindi
NARKANDA
HATKOTI
SANGLA / Chitkul, Sarahan, Kalpa
TABO
GUSHAINI / Shoja, Jalori Pass, Seruvalsar Lake
REWALSAR LAKE / Sarkidhar
NAGGAR / Kullu, Malana
MANALI
PALAMPUR / Bir
BHAGSU
DALHOUSIE / Khajjar
CHAMBA
PATNITOP
GULMARG / Pahalgam, Srinagar
LADAKH / Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong-Tso, Tso-Moriri, Suru Valley, Sanskar Valley
NORTH-EAST
KALIMPONG / Lava
DARJEELING / Sanbdakphu, Karmi Farm
KURSEONG / Mirik
GANGTOK / Pelling, Permayangtse
NETARHAT
SHILLONG / Jowai, Cherrapunji-Mawsynram
TAWANG / Bhalukpong
Bomdila
KHOMI / Tuophema, Mokokchung
AIZWAL / Falkwan, Tamdil Lake
HALFLONG / Jatinga, Maibong
ZIRO / Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary , Daporijo
TEZU
KHONSA / Miao, Namdapha National Park
WEST
LONAVLA
MATHERAN
IGATPURI
MALSHEJ GHAT
MAHABALESHWAR / Panchgani
TORANMAL
AMBOILI
SAPUTARA
PANCHMARHI
MOUNT ABU
SOUTH
ARAKU VALLEY
HORSLEY HILLS
KUDREMUKH
COORG / Talacauvery, Nagarhole
BR HILLS
WAYANAD / Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
SILENT VALLEY / Attappady
MALAMPUZHA / Palakkad, Nelliampathy, Parambikkulam Sanctuary
VEGAMON
MUNNAR
THEKKADY
PONMUDI / Thenmala
YERCAUD
OOTY
COONOR / Ketty, Kotagiri
KODIKANAL
COURTALLAM
ROUTES AND TOURIST GUIDES
Garhwal
Kumaon
Shimla Region
Kinnaaur and Spiti
Kullu Valley
Kangra Valley
Jammu and Kashmir
Sikkim and West Bengal
The North-East
Western India
Southern India
BACK OF THE BOOK
Accommodation Listings
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