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Top 3 Adventure Holiday Packages In India for International Travellers

When you travel to India to enjoy the local flavour of adventure and thrill, you can explore several destinations. Every state in India has some amazing and enthralling adventure experiences. But, there are few that stand out. There are, however, some holiday packages have impeccable international standards for travel experiences. So, brace yourself for one unbelievable adventure ride in India.

Jammu and Kashmir: Crowned by the glory of India, the Himalayan range, this state is blessed with boundless natural glory. The snow-capped mountain summits, lush mountains, vast flowery meadows and pristine lakes define the Kashmir valley. The untouched beauty of this state is the perfect backdrop for high Himalayan conquests. Whether you are trekking up to Zanskar, skiing in Ladakh, water skiing in Dal Lake or white river rafting on the Lidder River stretch, you will be enamoured by the breathtaking scenery. No wonder these adventures make trip to Kashmir worthwhile.

Himachal Pradesh: It is the adventure sports capital of India. Every Himachal Pradesh tour package will include adventure sports. Most travel destinations are surrounded by adventure and fun. Rishikesh, one such site, is popular for white river rafting. Though several destinations offer paragliding, traveling to Bir in Himachal is the perfect solution to try out hand gliding and paragliding. You can also go zorbing in Khajjar. Shimla is the perfect base camp for activities like trekking and skiing in Kufri. Adventure activites in Solang valley are also refreshing and invigorating. Most tourists extend their Manali stay in their holiday packages as well. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy trekking in Nagger, river rafting and fishing in Kullu as well as mountain biking and mountaineering around the region.

Andaman: This is an exclusive and isolated corner of India that is relatively untouched by the modern world. Nothing in the Himalayas or in a Himachal Pradesh tour package can prepare you for the fresh breath of life and spirit in Andaman. Water sports in Andaman are as essential as breathing. There are several islands in Andaman that let life and beauty flow. But, Radhanagar is perfect for romantic getaway. Snorkelling special destinations are Coby’s cove, Elephant beach, Mineva Ledge near Havelock islands and South Button. There are several specialty diving sites around the islands. You can go visit an extinct volcano near Narcondam Island or an active one near Barren Island. You could check the shipwreck near Cinque Island, Fish Rock near Passage Island, Richie’s Archipelago and marine life near Dixon’s Pinnacle. You can also enjoy island camping, fishing, and trekking. So choose your favourite sites and explore exciting Andaman.

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Benefits of Panchakarma – Ayurvedagram Hospital

Originated in India and over 5000 years old, Ayurveda has been there for centuries and is a proven natural or alternative treatment procedure. Even Chine and Tibetan forms of alternative medicines have their roots in Ayurveda besides Greeks who are also known to have embraced Ayurveda. ‘Ayur’ is a Sanskrit word for life and ‘Veda’ means science, hence together it means science of life. It is a more holistic approach towards health of the mind, body and soul in unison.
One of the very popular procedures in Ayurveda that has helped over millions of people across the globe is the herbal healing therapy known as ‘Panchakarma’. It is apparently a five stage detoxification and purification therapy that is a beautiful amalgamation of five amazing procedures.

PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURE
As the name suggests, Panchakarma procedure consists of Vamana, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya and Raktamokshana.

1. Vamana – This process is a therapeutic vomiting process done for clearing the respiratory and gastronomical tract toxins through removal of excess mucus, responsible for ‘Kapha’. The domino effect of the procedure is that the person feels good.

2. Virechana – This is a therapeutic purgation inducing procedure for removing the pitta toxins from the body. It is known to produce amazing results for Headaches, Hyper Acidity, Digestive Disorders, Asthma and Gynecological disorders, etc. The purgatives include Laxatives, Drastic Purgatives and more.

3. Vasti – An integral part of Panchkarma, Vasti needs to be performed under the observation of an Ayurvedic expert and is specially used against Vata or rheumatic conditions. The dosha’s or toxins from the body are expelled through the anus or vaginal canals using ayurvedic oils and herbs. The oils used for the procedure include Calamus oil, Sesame oil and more. While there are many types of Vasti’s, Uttaravasti, Kashayavasti, Snehavasti and Sirovasti are the main ones. This procedure of panchkarma is very effective in treatment of Vata.

4. Nasya – This treatment as the name suggested is associated with the nasal tract and is carried out to get rid of toxins like congestion and sinus, from the neck and head region. The procedure performed is called nasyakarma and the formulations are called nasika kalpana.

5. Raktamokshana – Raktamokshana is a combination of two words, one is rakt which means blood and the other is mokshana which means leaving. There are two types in Raktamokshana, Shastra Visravana and Anushsastra Visravana. The treatment is recommended for people with an imbalance in blood and ‘pitta doshas’ as well as skin disorders like eczema, dermatitis and sciatica.

Well, so if you are living with conditions mentioned above and want them to be treated, seek advice from Ayurveda experts on your health issues and take a step to good health through Ayurvedic healing.

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Dehradun Honeymoon Packages And Places of Interest

Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal is surrounded by the Shivalik Hills on the north, the Yamuna to the west and the Ganga to the east. It has some of the famous schools like – Doon School, Welham School for girls and boys and institutions like Forest Research Institute and the Indian Military Academy

Places of Interest

1. Jwalaji Temple – Jwalaji Temple also known as the ‘Benog Hill’ is located 9km west of Musoorie at an altitude of 2104m above sea level. It has Durga Devi as its main deity goddess. Situated on top of the Benog Hill the temple looks like the crown of the hill. Abound by dense forests the Benog Hill provides mesmerizing views of Yamuna and Doon Valley.

2. Sahastradhara – ‘Sahastradhara’ implies the site of ‘thousand springs’. Located 16kms from Dehradun near Rajpur village this spot is a favorite place of picnic lovers. The Baldi River and caves add to the beauty. The place is a great sight when the springs have abundant water. The water of sulphur spring has medicinal value and is a wonderful natural cure for skin ailments.

3. Santaura Devi Temple – 16km away from Dehradun in Santur Garh is situated Santaura Devi Temple a popular tourist attraction included in Dehradun honeymoon packages. The temple is thronged by people on Saturdays as it is regarded as the day of Goddess Santaura Devi and her brother.

4. Bhadraj Temple – Dedicated to Lord Balbhadra or Lord Krishna this temple is situated 15kms from the town of Dehradun and offers exotic sights of Doon Valley and Chakrata ranges that will leave you spell bound. It is one of the popular tourist attractions included in Dehradun honeymoon packages.

5. Lachhiwala – Located in the suburbs of the city of Dehradun at Lachhiwala the fresh water stream enters into different pools spread over 700m of area. The water level has a height of 4ft to 7ft in different pools. It is one of the popular tourist attractions included in Dehradun honeymoon packages.

6. Malsi Deer Park – It is a zoological park located at the base of the Shivalik range in Dehradun. You will find here two horned deers, Tiger, Neelgai, and Peacock. It is also a great picnic spot. It is one of the popular tourist attractions included in Dehradun honeymoon packages.

7. Robber’s Cave – Also known as Guchhipani it is an ideal place for a holiday. Surrounded by hills it is known for its natural scenic beauty. It is an easy trek of 1km. There is a beautiful cave and a sparkling stream flowing underneath which are the main attractions of this place.

8. Tapkeshwar Temple – About 8kms from Dehradun situated on the banks of a stream in Garhi Cant lays Tapkeshwar Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This place is highly respected by the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Hence we can conclude that visiting the above mentioned sight seeing places in and around Dehradun will definitely be an enjoyable and delightful experience for honeymooners.

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