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The Main Attraction of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh

The Main Attraction of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh The Beas river which is also known as Vipasha in Sanskrit, is one of the most important and holy rivers that flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Carrying with it years of history, legends and folklore, it is one of the longest rivers in the northern provinces of India flowing for a total of 470km in its entire course and length. At Manali, the river passes through dense, evergreen forests of pine, deodar and birch as well snowy mountains of the lower Himalayas. It is a water body that flows all year round and provides drinking and usable water to residents of Kullu and Manali. It attracts tourists, adventurists and pilgrims from all over the world to its awe inspiring flows and provides a stunning backdrop for all your Himalayan adventures. Activities: -Rafting -Biking -Skiing at Rohtang Pass -Cycling -Trekking The Beas River marks the eastern-most border of Alexander the Great‘s conquests in 326 BC. It was one of the rivers which created problems in Alexander’s invasion of India. His troops mutinied here in 326 BCE, refusing to go any further; they had been away from home for eight years. Alexander shut himself in his tent for three days, but when his men did not change their desires he gave in, raising twelve colossal altars to mark the limit and glory of his expedition. According to the Kavyamimansa of Rajasekhara, the kingdom-territories of the Gurjara-Pratihara monarch Mahipala Iextended as far as the upper course of the river Beas in the north-west. In the 20th century, the river was developed under the Beas Project for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation purposes. The second-phase Pong Dam was completed in 1974 followed by the first-phase 140 kilometres (87 mi) upstream, Pandoh Dam in 1977. The Pong Dam served initially to primarily provide irrigation below Talwara but was soon developed as well for power generation; its power station has a 360 MW installed capacity. The Pandoh Dam diverts the river through a system of tunnels and channels to the 990 MW Dehar Power Station on the Sutlej River, connecting both rivers. Click Here :- The Main Attraction of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh

Solang Valley: The Hub of Adventure Sports in Manali

Solang Valley: The Hub of Adventure Sports in Manali Solang Valley is easily every adventure lover’s paradise. There are a wide variety of activities and adventure sports here, where you can really challenge the daredevil in you. Among these, paragliding is perhaps the most pursued activity here. In this sport, you are supposed to jump from a higher altitude such that a parachute opens up and allows to cover some horizontal distance as well. Here at the Solang Valley, ample arrangements are in place such that both freshers and experienced paragliders can enjoy this activity. Best time for paragliding varies according to seasons. In case you are planning to visit from January to May or October to December, then 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM is the time slot for paragliding. This activity is generally shut down during the monsoon season due to unfavourable weather conditions. Cost of paragliding varies from INR 600 – 1800. It is an extremely thrilling activity which will push you to your limits. Another activity you can try out here is the skiing, where you are allowed to slide down a slope covered with snow with the appropriate gear and supervision. If you catch the sight of people rolling away down the valley whilst in a giant transparent ball, you have just witnessed zorbing! Zorbing can be pursued here at a price of INR 500 per head and is a definite must try. There are overhead cable car rides available as well, which gives a breathtaking view of the entire valley. When heading to Manali for a vacation, two absolutely essential destinations in the itinerary are Rohtang and Solang Valley. 14 kilometres to the north west of the main town of Manali, Solang Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the way to Rohtang from Manali, every year the valley welcomes tourists in huge numbers. A favorite for adventure enthusiasts, Parachuting to paragliding, horse riding to driving mini open jeeps specially available for tourists of all age groups, Solang has it all. During winters, as the valley is covered with snow, skiing is a popular sport here, with training institutes and trainers located in the valley to supervise skiers and train beginners. As the snow melts, skiing is taken over by zorbing. Another popular attraction of the valley, taking advantage of the slopes of the valley, you are likely to spot a huge transparent ball with mostly two people inside it rolling down the slope during summers, it is as much fun as it looks like. One of the most vibrant and enjoyable places in Manali, there is no way one can possibly miss this valley, while here. Paragliding and other activities in Solang Valley Solang Valley is easily every adventure lover’s paradise. There are a wide variety of activities and adventure sports here, where you can really challenge the daredevil in you. Among these, paragliding is perhaps the most pursued activity here. In this sport, you are supposed to jump from a higher altitude such that a parachute opens up and allows to cover some horizontal distance as well. Here at the Solang Valley, ample arrangements are in place such that both freshers and experienced paragliders can enjoy this activity. Best time for paragliding varies according to seasons. In case you are planning to visit from January to May or October to December, then 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM is the time slot for paragliding. This activity is generally shut down during the monsoon season due to unfavourable weather conditions. Cost of paragliding varies from INR 600 – 1800. It is an extremely thrilling activity which will push you to your limits. Another activity you can try out here is the skiing, where you are allowed to slide down a slope covered with snow with the appropriate gear and supervision. If you catch the sight of people rolling away down the valley whilst in a giant transparent ball, you have just witnessed zorbing! Zorbing can be pursued here at a price of INR 500 per head and is a definite must try. There are overhead cable car rides available as well, which gives a breathtaking view of the entire valley.

The Melodious Sounds of Nature, Jogini Falls in manali

The Melodious Sounds of Nature, Jogini Falls in manali At a distance of 4 Km from Vashisht Temple and 7.5 Km from Manali Bus Stand, Jogini or Jogni Falls is a beautiful waterfall situated near Vashisht Village in Himachal Pradesh. The fall is formed by a stream which is merged in to Beas River in the downstream. The waterfall can be reached by trekking from Vashisht Temple. It is among popular places to visit in Manali and also one of the famous Places to visit in Himachal. Jogini Falls is situated on the Northern edge of Vashisht Village & mark the village boundary. The waterfall cascades down from a height of around 150 feet through multiple levels. There is a small pool at the base formed by the fall and visitors can take a plunge in the water and spend some time. The flow of the water is heaving in monsoons and suggested not to adventure into the water during this time. Jogini mata temple is at the base of the waterfall. It is a sacred site to the surrounding villages. The locals bring their children for their first tonsure here. The trek to Jogini Falls is among the best short treks near Manali. The trek route passes through a narrow lane adjacent to Vashisht temple and goes through apple orchards, tall pine trees and small water streams. On the way few restaurants and guest houses are also available. A gentle walk will take 1 hour to reach the base of waterfall. Top point of the waterfall can be reached by a walk of another 15 minutes. This is nice gentle trek which can be completed in 3 hours from Vashisht Temple. The whole trek route is very scenic through beautiful villages aligned with the sprawling valleys. This is one of the best short treks in Manali to enjoy local scenic beauty and village life in Himalayas. Click Here : The Melodious Sounds of Nature, Jogini Falls in manali

Main Attraction of Dolphin World in Pattaya

Main Attraction of Dolphin World in Pattaya Pattaya Dolphin World situated in the city of Huay-Yai in Pattaya has become one of the city’s greatest amusement venues including Coral Reef Aquarium, Fish Farm, and a research centre. This unique facility has been primarily developed to educate and entertain visitors of all ages while emphasizing the need for the conservation of dolphins and other endangered aquatic species in a safe manner. The major draw of the facility is undeniably it’s 45 minutes long fantastic performance by dolphins wherein they dance, juggle, paint and even play basketballs.Thinking of visiting the Pattaya Dolphin Show, here’s a selection of photos and video (see below) from the show at the Dolphin World Resort which opened in August 2011. For directions to Pattaya Dolphin World just click on the “location link” at the bottom of this post. The dolphinarium at Pattaya Dolphin World has tiered concrete seating, is roofed, sheltered from the sun and cooled by fans. Commentary is in both Thai and English.The dolphin show lasts about 1 hour, food and drink is available on site. The Pattaya Dolphin World brochure claims many more activities are on site, including BB gun, Airsoft gun, Children’s playground, Fishing park and water park, most of these activities will not be available until mid 2012, best to check first to avoid disappointment. Many dolphin shows and dolphinariums claim that the dolphins used in their show are rescued dolphins, usually after the dolphin supposedly collided with a boat or becoming entangled in fishing nets. Timings: Opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Visit Night Bazaar in Pattaya Tour

Visit Night Bazaar in Pattaya Tour Visit the Pattaya Night Bazaar to have a pleasurable shopping experience. Unlike the outdoor markets which become too crowded and hot during the day, Pattaya Night Bazaar offers you the opportunity to shop in the relaxing covered and air-conditioned structure. It is a perfect place to buy souvenirs of your journey or to shop for trendy summer outfits. There are a number of shops inside which sells an assortment of items that you can buy as souvenirs like Thai Crafts, furniture and more. If you are looking for summer wares, you can get a lot of them at a very reasonable price. Whether it is jeans, t-shirts, shorts, tops, hats or scarves, you will find everything here. Pattaya Night Bazaar also sells a number of accessories like scented soaps, shoes and also bags and luggage. It is also known as Made in Thailand Market. Location: Pattaya Second Road, South Pattaya When you are visiting Pattaya Night Bazaar, Pattaya, it is important to have emergency contact numbers to make a safe trip. This page also provides you with a list of nearby pharmacies if you are not feeling well. You will never know when you will need money while travelling in a foreign country and that is why we provide a list of the locations of nearby ATMs and banks. If you are using a car or taxi for transportation, you can take a look at the list of nearby gas stations and parking lots given on this page. If you are planning on using public transport, the page will tell you all about nearby bus stations and railway stations. TripHobo is more than happy to give you the list of lovely homestays and hotels to make your stay comfortable. If you still need more information, you can head to the nearest tourist information centre mentioned on this page. Finding a good restaurant to pamper your taste buds is always hard. But, not when you are using TripHobo! This page will give an elaborate list of places to eat. If you are looking for refreshing drinks, you will find nearest Bars, Hotel Lounges, Jazz and Blues Cafes, Sports Bars, Wine Bars, and Breweries. If you are craving for desserts and coffee, then check the list of places that offer Bagels and Donuts, Bakeries, Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses, Dessert, Ice Cream Parlors, Juice Bars, and Smoothies. There are plenty of options when it comes to finding places serving quick bites like Delis, Diners, Fast Food, Pizza, Burgers, and Food Trucks. If eating is an elaborate affair for you, then a list of specialty places like Barbecue, Buffets, Seafood, Steakhouses, Vegan, Vegetarian, and International can also be found here.

Mesmerizing Show of Alangkarn in Pattaya Tour

Mesmerizing Show of Alangkarn in Pattaya Tour The Thai Alangkarn Theater Show in Pattaya is the largest epic culture theater in Pattaya which presents nightly the most mesmerizing and award-winning cultural performance of Thai myth and history. The Alangkarn Theatre is a splendidly designed gigantic theater with a capacity of 2,000 seats. It is the most popular live culture performance in Pattaya with a Hexa stage large enough to include a band of elephant performers on stage and some of the most breathtaking stage scenes to ever be seen including pyro technique fireworks. The Thai Alangkarn Theater Show in Pattaya has an option for dinner and show with a full Thai and International buffet after the performance. Boldly declaring itself “The Extravaganza Show”, Alangkarn is a cultural theatre, a circus, a musical and a world-class stage production all in one. It touches on all facets of Thai history, culture and traditions in the 2-hour stretch that proves to be both entertaining and spectacular. Lavish stage sets and colourful costomes are a given, but expect to see lots of special light and sound effects, from multi-colour laser shows to stunning pyrotechnics, aerial acrobatics, dancing and great storytelling. And according to the “been there, done that” crowd, the show definitely lives up to its name. Pattaya city is actually inside a picturesque bay right on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Born as a fishing village in the early 1960’s, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation center.A fascinating escape where tourists, vacationers from around the world unfold an incomparable array of possibilities to unwind during an exotic holiday beach vacation. This exotic beach resort welcomes approximately 5 million visitors a year. The friendly and hospitable Thai nature boosts its promotion, frequently bringing back the repeat visitors and constantly increasing the number of newcomers.Alangkarn show concept aim towards a new level of presentations introducing the Thai Culture to our client; instead of just a standard Thai traditional dancing, which could be easily found elsewhere. This unique show has unique features and the combination of characteristic multidimensional technique presentation implemented with the use of well studied multicolored laser show. Real scenic surrounds sound system and more features make this show really special. All Thai performances are here professionally choreographed by the team of “Supaksorn” or Mr. Supawat Jongsiri, the famous director of Performances at Alangkarn. This amazing performances always result in a modern Thai Multi-Dimension Extravaganza Show called in our case “Alangkarn”. Location: Sukhumvit Rd, Na Chom Thian, Sattahip District Timings: 6:00 PM onwards. Open daily except on Wednesdays. click here : Mesmerizing Show of Alangkarn in Pattaya Tour

Visit Sukhawadee Mansion in Pattaya

Visit Sukhawadee Mansion in Pattaya This large house and gardens is an amazing spectacle of refinery and ornamentation. The colour scheme is blue and pink.Coming into Pattaya from Bangkok, you will see the Sukhawadee mansion on the right hand side. It is difficult to miss! As you can see from the picture, Baan Sukhawadee on the Sukhumvit Road, is meant to be noticed.If you want subtlety, then Baan Sukhawadee is not for you. If you relish the opulence and ornate features that are part of the Thai way for such buildings, then you will not find better. Sukhawadee mansion and gardens are a photographer’s dream. The mansion interior and exterior have wanted for nothing. It is one of many places in Thailand that have been built out of the generosity of a Thai businessman – the Owner of Saha Chicken Farms -wanting to leave a legacy to the Kingdom. And a Legacy such as Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, you will not find anywhere else in Thailand. If you are on sightseeing tour in Pattaya, make sure that this place is on your list of places to see. Sukhawadee Mansion is one of those ‘to do places in Pattaya’. At first, the colours of the building might seem a bit garish to westerners, but they soon warm to you when you see the clever use of pastel colours in the planting schemes of the sumptuous grounds. Sometimes pastel harmony is forsaken for a more contrasting theme. It all works at Baan Sukhawadee in Pattaya. The ongoing design and layout are a credit to Thai artistry. To use a cliché, you will either love it or hate it, but one thing you will not do, is to ignore it. Inside the house/mansion, nothing is spared by way of quality in the decor. Cameras at the ready, but please respect the few areas where you are requested NOT to take photographs. An interesting feature is the inclusion of Chinese figure – bringer of good fortune. This is situated on the roof top of one of the buildings at Sukhawadee Mansion. There are several meeting/conference rooms, cafes and restaurants available, and this must be the ultimate choice for such use in the East coast – Thailand. How to get to Sukhawadee Mansion It’s based on Sukhumvit Road. If you travel from Bangkok using Highway No.3 straight to Pattaya, you will see it on your right hand side – just 3 kilometres before North Pattaya. Click here: Pattaya to Bangkok Tour

Visit Koh Sak in Pattaya Bangkok Tour

Koh Sak in Pattaya Bangkok Tour Koh Sak is a tiny horseshoe-shaped island about 10km west of Pattaya, just 600m from Coral Island (Koh Larn). Unlike its much larger neighbour, this idyllic little crescent of land has no permanent settlements, but remains an extremely popular destination for tourists visiting the area because of its gorgeous white sandy beaches. The beach which lines the inside of the U-shaped bay is the larger at 250m long, as well as being the more popular and home to a small restaurant where you can buy drinks and cheap Thai food. A concrete footpath runs the short distance through the wooded interior of the island to the much smaller (only 80m) beach on the other side. Walking along this route, you will find some of the really fascinating history of Koh Sak. It used to be an extremely exclusive resort island, with many famous visitors leaving their foot- and handprints in the concrete lining the path. This includes the Duke of Edinburgh, the Shah Reza Palahvi of Iran, former Presidents of the United States and His Majesty the King of Thailand. Even Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left their footprints on Koh Sak, just a few months after having left them on the moon. The island and the waters around it are particularly popular with divers and snorkelers. The sheltered bay makes a great training ground for beginners, with plenty of hard corals and interesting sea life including a few hawksbill turtles and several bamboo sharks. A little off the east coast, you will find the wreck of the HTMS Kut, which was scuttled by the Royal Thai Navy in September 2006 and now rests at a depth of about 30m. Access to Koh Sak is exclusively by speedboat transfer, which is available from Bali Hai Pier and costs about 1,000 baht for the boat, with a maximum capacity of 10-15 people. It is important to note that there is no fixed dock on the island, so you might have to wade for a short distance to get to dry land.

Art in Paradise Pattaya Tour

Art in Paradise Pattaya Art in Paradise is a fun and fresh take on an art gallery that has closed the divide between art and spectator with three-dimensional paintings that are interactive and laugh-out-loud funny. Through clever use of shading and borders, artists have painted directly on to walls to create stunning images that trick our eyes into thinking animals are smashing through walls, friends are balancing over raging waterfalls and polar bears are stealing a sip of our coconut. The gallery has over 100 individual art pieces in ten themed sections, covering optical illusions, wild animals, nature, past civilisations and reproductions of classic art with witty additions such as bright pink nail polish on a pre-Raphaelite beauty, or a pencil added to the Mona Lisa so you can be Leanardo Da Vinci… for a second, at least. The taking of photographs isn’t just tolerated at Art in Paradise, it is actively encouraged and you will see plenty of Thai people engaging in one of the nation’s favourite pastimes, taking shot after shot of friends in ever more elaborate poses. Art in Paradise inspires visitors to get creative with the paintings as the 3D imagery looks more authentic in photographs. This is a great place to come with children, friends or on a date and you will leave the gallery with a lot of funny moments captured on your camera. It takes around two hours to get around the whole gallery, although you can spend as little or as long as you wish interacting with the paintings. There is nothing else quite like Art in Paradise in Pattaya as it is well thought out, professionally executed and is something the whole family can enjoy in any weather. The price is a sticking point however, at 500 baht for foreign adults and 300 baht for foreign children. This pricing scheme seems a little high compared to the 150 baht Thai citizens are required to pay, but this is a common strategy employed by many tourist activities in Thailand. If you live in Thailand, you can show your work permit or driving license to gain entry at the Thai price irrespective of your nationality.

Pattaya Tourist Attractions

Pattaya Tourist Attractions You would have known about Pattaya. You would have heard that it is a nightlife city. And if you are not a night person, you are probably thinking that visiting Pattaya is not a good idea. Your thought might be right, but wait just a little. Do you actually think there are only visitors for nightlife in a popular city as Pattaya? You don’t think so, do you? In that case, you might ask how those visitors enjoy Pattaya, and what things to do in Pattaya Thailand are, apart from nightlife. When his army arrived in the vicinity of what is now Pattaya, Phraya Tak encountered the troops of a local leader named Nai Klom, who tried to intercept him. When the two met face to face, Nai Klom was impressed by Phraya Tak’s dignified manner and his army’s strict discipline. He surrendered without a fight and joined his forces. The place the armies confronted each other was thereafter known as “Thap Phraya”, which means the “army of the Phraya”. This later became Pattaya, the name of the wind blowing from the south-west to the north-east at the beginning of the rainy season. Only a little nap could bring you from Bangkok to Pattaya. It is the nap that could give you an experience to tell anybody you have ever been in Pattaya. After a visit, you will then know whether you like it or not, but hopefully you like it. Eventually, give a glance to images from the following Pattaya attraction list to enlighten where you would like to go. Pattaya Elephant Village Pattaya Elephant Village is an attraction in Pattaya that provides information about Thai elephant. It is a popular place for foreign visitors. Also, Pattaya Elephant village also focus on elephant prevention, so this place would not be an issue for nature-loving visitors. Apart from providing the information, the village also offers touring the village by riding on an elephant, where it is normal package and trekking one (more expensive). This village can be seen as an alternative attraction style in Pattaya. Its location is 2 kilometers on the right of Suthawat Temple. Pattaya Elephant Village was established in 1973 as an alternative habitat of ex-hard-working elephants. This is because these elephants seems to be unable to do hard work in the forest anymore (the reasons can be injuries, illnesses, or condition). The village then brings elephants here for preventing the existence of Thai Elephant in the future. In the elephant village, visitors will be provided with the purpose of the village establishment, the information of how to take care elephants such as feeding, training, bathing, controlling the elephant to move on a direction, safely catching a wild elephant, and so on. Certainly, the information is provided in English language because main visitors are not Thai. Visitors can also take a photo with the elephants. Mini Siam One of most popular places in Pattaya definitely includes Mini Siam. It presents a collection of models of important places in the world in order to make visitors feel like they are going to many countries in a day. The examples of these models are the Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain, Taj Mahal , Wat Phra Kaew, and so on. Mini Siam is also easy to go as it is located at the main Street of Pattaya. After preparing information for the project for a year, Mini Siam was established in 1986 by Mr.Kasem KasemKietsakul. Before establishing Mini Siam, Mr.Kasem traveled to many countries. After visiting models of places for tourism – Madurodum in Netherlands and Window on China in Taiwan, he came up with developing similar idea in Thailand because he believes that there are a lot of interesting places in Thailand to be presented as well. In Mini Siam, There are a number of well known locations presented in 1:25. There are 2 zones set for tourism. The first one is Mini Siam Zone. Visitors will see ancient monuments such as Phra Ram 9 Bridge, Prasat Hin Phimine, Thai democratic monument and so on. The other one is Mini Europe Zone. In this zone, visitors will see renowned architectures from Europe and America in Mini size including Eiffel Tower, Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and many more. Click Here :- Pattaya Tourist Attractions