5th May, 2011
 Newsletter of this exclusive India travel website with dynamic information on seasonal destinations, new resorts, great value holiday packages, exciting itineraries, romantic honeymoon ideas, adventure offerings, corporate offsite packages and news on upcoming events and new sections on the website - http://www.caravantraveltalk.com .



Himalayan Ranges as seen from The Terraces, Kanatal

Cool at 8500 feet and above !
 Beat Climate Change!
If you feel 6000 feet is not "cool" enough for a summer vacation destination and if your spouse thinks you might feel uncomfortable without an air-conditioner, if you have a suspicion that everyone you see over the weekends in the local mall will be there, if you have been there umpteen times - travel further up; 8500 feet and above!
A few destinations suggested here.
Let us know where you finally went.

Kanatal at 8,500 feet in Garhwal Himalayas:
 Kanatal, a quaint little hamlet in Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) state, located just 300 kilometers or 6-7 hours by road from Delhi, is perched at an altitude of over 8,500 feet. Kanatal offers a spectacular view of the snow-clad Garhwal Himalayas and lush green forests. It is probably the closest drivable place from Delhi from where you can get such expansive views of the Himalayas.With summer temperatures ranging from 10-25 degrees Celsius the pleasant climate and lush green natural environs of Kanatal offer a welcome respite from the heat and dust of crowded cities and towns in the plains.
Accommodation is at The Terraces, an upmarket resort, built over a sprawling 5 acre plot, offering all modern facilities and comforts to the guest - well furnished rooms, multicuisine restaurant, in-house discotheque with DJ, mini movie theatre, spa, oragnised treks and jeep safaris to the adjoining Kodia forest and Surkhanda Devi temple. For recreation it also has TT, Pool Table, mini gym and a children's park.
 2 Nights/3 Days - Rs 18,499 + 5% tax/couple in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, dinner.
 More details on: http://www.caravantraveltalk.com/kanatal.htm
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Auli at 10,000 feet in Garhwal Himalayas:
 Cliff Top Club Resort, Auli, Near Badrinath.Situated in 8 acres of slopes, amidst glorious mountains, is the Cliff Top Club Resort in Auli. The resort is a luxurious four star property. From the resort one can have a clear view of the snow covered Nandadevi range and many other ranges which are covered by snow all round the year. In winters, it is a paradise for skiing and sledging (Jan to March). In summers, hikers / trekkers will find numerous marked walks and there are also mountain bike trails. At the backdrop of the resort lies the famous high altitude Gorson Reserve Forest richly habituated by rare Himalayan wildlife. Also there are various scenic locations around.
Location: 235 km from Rishikesh, 460 km from Delhi, 14 km from Joshimath.
Route: Delhi - Meerut - Haridwar - Sri Nagar - Karnprayag - Chamoli - Joshimath - Auli.
2 Nights/3 Days - Rs 13,500/couple in a Studio Room including breakfast, dinner, taxes.
More details on: http://www.caravantraveltalk.com/garhwal.htm#Auli
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Narkanda at 9,250 feet in Himachal Pradesh:
 Nestled in the foreshadow of the majestic Himalayas, ust two hours drive from Shimla on the Hindustan Tibet road i.e. N.H. 22, Narkanda is an easily accessible destination while still offbeat and untouched. With its calm and serene surroundings, the area is lush green with deep valleys and conifer forests. 
 The Hatu Peak at 11152 feet can be easily accessed through a gently ascending proper metalled road. The drive up is interesting and takes you through pine, oak, deodar, silver fur and rhododendron trees with a wild profusion of flowers and herbs. Midway one passes a small water-body and gujjar hut at Jhamunda. It is a nice viewpoint and a camping site.
Hatu hillock provides beautiful and majestic views of the Himalayas and the surrounding pahari hamlets. It also has a temple with intricate celestial carvings. 
From Hatu, for those interested, one can take a short one hour round trek upto the alpine meadow of Jaubagh. The perfect place for a picnic lunch. One can also visit the famed apple orchards at Kotgarh and spend time at the nearby Tani Jubbar Lake.
 Location: 440 kms from Delhi, 64 kms from Shimla.
 Route: On the National Highway 22, 64 kms ahead of Shimla.
By Road: Delhi - Ambala - Kalka - Shoghi - Shimla - Kufri - Fagu - Theog - Narkanda.
 2 Nights/3 Days - Rs 7555 + 10% tax/couple in a Deluxe Room including breakfast, dinner.
 More details on: http://www.caravantraveltalk.com/narkanda.htm
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Leh Ladakh at 9,000 - 18,000 feet:
 At 9000 feet and ever rising a holiday trip to Ladakh is a mesmerizing experience. The land's spectacular beauty lies in its rugged, often barren vistas, imposing mountain ranges and vast lakes. Come, discover Ladakh for yourself - high craggy mountains, snowclad ranges, wide desolate flatlands in West Ladakh and Nubra Valley, ancient monasteries dotting the landscape, prayer flags fluttering in the wind all around, lamas in their orange garb, long drives on winding mountain roads with spectacular landscapes, huge statues of Buddha in its various forms and avataars in the monasteries and in the open countryside, a land ringed by the Himalayan, Karokaram and Zanskar ranges, the furious Indus River gushing across its valleys, the famous highest motorable road at Khardungla (in the world), the biggest lake Pangong with its mesmerizing colors and unending expanse (partly in China).
More details on tours and packages at: http://www.ladakhvoyages.com
 

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