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The Himalayas

The Himalayas are perhaps the most beautiful landscape in all of India. A welcome retreat from the bustle of the city and the heat of the plains, they are a place to relax and get to know the country at a gentle pace.

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  • Almora
  • Amritsar
  • Corbett Tiger Reserve
  • Dharamsala & McLeod Ganj
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  • Leh
  • Mussoorie
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  • Pragpur
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    • Almora
    • Almora itself occupies a horseshoe-shaped ridge and is an important market town and administrative centre. It is also considered to be the cultural capital of the area, also known for Jim Corbett's tiger escapades. Its stone paved roads and wooden houses reflect its rich heritage.
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    • Amritsar
    • In the heart of the Punjab, Amritsar is Sikhism’s holiest city. Its name means 'Pool of the Nectar of Immortality' and is justly famed for its dazzling Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple, a sacred shrine gilded with 100 kilograms of gold.
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    • Corbett Tiger Reserve
    • Located in the Himalayan Foothills on the Ramganga River, Corbett is the longest-established national park in India and has a wonderful combination of location and history. Jim Corbett’s reputation as a naturalist lives on and serves as an inspiration to preserve the wildlife of India.
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    • Dharamsala & McLeod Ganj
    • Although Dharamsala is the better known of these two neighbouring towns, McLeod Ganj is the base for the Tibetan government in exile and their community. The Dalai Lama is often in residence in May and July and may lead prayers at these times.
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    • Haridwar
    • A fascinating and somewhat off-the-beaten track town on the Ganges, Haridwar is easily accessible by rail from Delhi and, like Rishikesh, is one of India's seven Hindu holy cities and where the captivating evening aarti ceremony takes place at dusk.
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    • Leh
    • Leh is located some 3500 metres above sea level and is the capital of Ladakh. The town lies in the ancient Indus valley and has been a trading post for Himalayan peoples for centuries.
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    • Leh
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    • Mussoorie
    • To the north of Rishikesh, Mussoorie is another charming hillstation, built along a ridge and looking across the forested Doon Valley and the Himalayas.
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    • Nainital
    • North east of Delhi lies the lakeside hillstation of Nainital, with the original bungalows, villas and manicured lawns of the colonial era.
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    • Nainital
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    • Pragpur
    • Less than three hours south of Dharamsala and McLeodganj, Pragpur is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, including the peaceful village of Garli.
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    • Rishikesh
    • One of India’s seven Hindu holy cities, and bisected by the mighty Ganges, Rishikesh is home to many ashrams offering spiritual learning, yoga and meditation. For generations Rishikesh has been a rest stop for holy men and pilgrims heading into the Himalaya seeking purity.
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    • Shimla
    • At over 2,100 metres above sea level, Shimla was once the cool summer retreat for the British colonial government escaping from the heat of the plains.
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{2F0D9756-97B7-4643-A610-336F9D9FBC01}Dharamsala & McLeod Ganj

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See crimson-robed monks, wildlife, even the Dalai Lama perhaps?

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