Dachigam National Park Shrinagar, in Jammu & kashmir

Dachigam National Park is in full bloom with its wild fruit trees and beautiful animals –that give you a feeling that this is the closest you could get to the Land of the Gods. It would hardly be surprising if the gods themselves were to be envious of this heaven on earth. Some of the exotic plant species you will locate at one of these excursions from Srinagar comprise: wild cherry, pear, plum, peach, apple, apricot, walnut and chestnut. The Dachigam National Park is the most scenic of India’s wildlife reserves. This is the place where only dreams can take you

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Lamayuru Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & kashmir

On your tour to Ladakh you will come across numerous monasteries in the Himalayan towns. At hilltops casting a panoramic view of the valley below and surrounded by the spectacular snow peaks, monasteries in Ladakh are major tourist attractions. Situated about 127 kms from the Leh town the Lamayuru Monastery is located on a steep hill between Bodhkharbu and Kha-la-che.

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Bardan Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

Leh Laddakh is the land of rugged mountains, snow capped peaks and beautiful monasteries where the Buddhist monks reside. The Bardan Monastery is one such monastery in Leh- Ladakh, which is tucked away in the rugged Himalayas. These monasteries have an excellent collection of Thangka paintings and symbols of rich cultural heritage of Buddhist society. Bardan Monastery in Leh- Ladakh which is also called the Bardan Gompa, dates back to the 17th century and it has under its association a number of other monasteries.

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