December is that period of the year when most of the planet
is soaked in the lucent beds of snow. This is also a time when the
bone-chilling winds of Siberia, Antarctica, Europe, and Far East Asia compels
many beautiful birds to make their interim home in India because of its
soothing climate and diverse landforms. Surrounded by the water bodies from
three sides along with the majestic Himalayan range sprawling in the north, the
country is a threshold to many hidden gems and unsullied landscapes blooming to
its full glory during the coldest season. While some places are radiating with
the mirage of the bygone eras, other places are oozing with the ethereal beauty
of nature's bounty.
Marked with a stretch of long holidays, December is a great
month to evoke an adrenaline rush and thrill in your travel journeys. Here are
the top 16 destinations which will make your winter vacations the experiential
one.
A) Historical Walks of Kumaon
Sitting in the verdant hills of the Himalayas, the Kumaon
region of Uttarakhand is scattered with tranquil villages and scenic towns
exuding with the glory of green hills, freshwater lakes, and snow-clad
mountains. While trailing through its topsy-turvy lanes will open the gateway
to many unspoilt colonies of birds and mammals, one can also uncoil the doorway
to several ancient temples and caves. If the masonry of Jageshwar Dham Temple
talks architectural style that prevailed between the 8th and 9th century, the
vicinity of Mukteshwar Temple, Vrish Jageshwar Temple, Naina Devi Temple,
Haidakhan Babaji Temple, and Jhula Devi Temple are reverberating with the hymns
of Vedic shlokas. Besides carrying the spiritual angle these temples are
world-renowned for offering bewitching views of many popular peaks and summits
of the Himalayas. The meticulously handcrafted tour of 'The Historical Walks of
Kumaon' will make you uncover places like Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, and Pangot
that has been carrying these highly-energized temples since yore.
B) 5 elements of Andamans
The archipelago of the Andaman Islands is yet another great
escape from the cold winds of the north. Laced by palm trees overlooking the
pristine turquoise beaches ringed around its beautiful isles, Andaman is a
perfect destination to unleash your passion for scuba diving, snorkeling, and
other water sports activities. Every Island in Andaman display a unique canvas
about its rich culture and unique landscape that thrives in the region. If the
cellular jail of Port Blair echoes with the oppression of our freedom fighter,
charming landscape of Neil's Island cast a magical spell on you. Besides
soaking into the captivating sunset of Neil's Island, you will get ample
opportunity to unfold the gorgeous life dwelling in the vast percent of Chidiya
Tapu. With Asian Adventures' upcoming Andaman Tour brace yourself to explore
the five elements of Andamans.
C) Hatha Yoga Jageshwar
Paving way through the dense forest of Uttarakhand will lead
you to Jageshwar- one of India's ancient villages. Scattered with centuries-old
temples and caves, the place gives a deep insight into the mystical
civilization that flourished before the science of architecture and culture
emerged in other parts of the world. One may see Jageshwar as Shiva's abode for
the various forms of Shiva beautiful depicted in these temples, but the place
is also filled with tranquil and picturesque beauty alluring people to spend
some quality time on the lap of nature. All it takes is a long peep or a quiet stroll
in its untamed land to lay your eyes on the beautiful colonies of the rare
Himalayan birds. However, it is the celestial night of Jageshwar that has
become a muse for any artist. With the spiral of milky adorned like a jewel in
the midnight sky, Jageshwar is one of India's ultimate destinations for starry
night walks.
D) Varanasi
Shores of river Ganges have seen the emergence of many
cities and town but it is the spiritualism seeping under the mayhem of Varanasi
that has garnered popularity across the globe. Feted as one of the oldest towns
on this planet, it is amongst the sacred places in India attracting pilgrims
from all corners of the world. It is said that on the
Shores of river Ganges have seen the emergence of many
cities and town but it is the spiritualism seeping under the mayhem of Varanasi
that has garnered popularity across the globe. Feted as one of the oldest
cities on this planet, the arrangement of the place radiates the ancient
culture that reverberates in its vast expanse. One will get to see around 2000
types of temples and for this reason, Varanasi is called the land of temples.
Various famous and important temples have been situated at the Ganges Ghats.
The presence of the river Ganges is just like a topping on any dessert.
E) Sikkim
Flanked between Nepal, Bhutan, and West Bengal, Sikkim is a
mountain kingdom shrouded by natural beauty and ancient monasteries
reverberating with Buddhist hymns. Cruising through its topsy-turvy lanes will
bring you to the glacial-fed lakes of Tsomgo and Gurudongmar which are feted as
the highest lakes in the world. The crisscross of creeks and beautiful pathways
can lead the way to Goecha La, the highest mountain pass of Sikkim from where
one can have the panoramic view of the valley. While the ancient Tibetan
monasteries are the star attraction of the place, one can take out some time to
visit Yumthang- the valley of flowers in the east. While the ancient Tibetan
monasteries are the star attraction of the place, one can take out some time to
visit Yumthang- the valley of flowers in the east. Dazzling with beds of
colorful flowers, the untouched landscape of the place filled with hot springs,
rolling meadows, rolling pastures rekindles your bond with nature long lost in
the humdrum of city life.
F) Eaglenest
Sitting in the unsullied landscape of Arunachal Pradesh,
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal hotspot for nature lovers and wildlife
photographers. The innumerable variety of insects and butterflies fluttering in
the region speak volumes about our ignorance of these small beings who are
playing a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem of the planet. While the hard
yet overwhelmingly shiny elytra of beetles might hook your eyes astonishment,
your experience manifolds when you cross pathways with the colorful and rare
winged species. The place is a humble abode for more than six hundred species
of birds and has been a talking point amongst the birding community after the
discovery of new species of Liocichla family which was later named Bugun Liocichla.
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is dotted with several camps that have been the
perching point of many gorgeous birds and mammals including such as Temminck's
tragopan, Red Panda, Blyth's tragopan, Beautiful nuthatch, Ward's trogon,
White-winged duck, Rufous-headed Parrotbill, Red-faced Liocichla,
Chestnut-headed tesia, Fire-breasted flowerpecker, etc. If exploring this
hidden valley is in your bucket list, don't shy away in joining Asian
Adventures' forthcoming Eaglenest Tour. Spearheaded by an expert naturalist,
the tour will surely prove to be a boon for those who want to witness the rare
species peacefully dwelling in North East India.
G) Kaziranga
Residing in the heart of Assam, Kaziranga National Park
is one of the last surviving grounds for the critically endangered One-horned
Rhinos. It is a matter of both praise and disgrace on how this wonderful family
of mammals is facing the wrath of poaching in different parts of the world.
Covering an area of 430 km2 the sanctuary is globally acknowledged for guarding
unique and rare wildlife thriving in the region. The beautiful amalgamation of
wetland, grassland, beels and exposed sandbars have been a roosting place of
mammals, birds and reptiles such as Bengal Tigers, Asian Leopards, Water
Buffalos, Capped Langur, Asian Elephants, Pallas's fish eagle, Lesser Adjutant,
Greater Adjutant, Baer's Pochard, Great Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Rock
Python, Monitor Lizard, Brown Tortoise etc. A twelve nights and fourteen days
tour of Asian Adventures is all set to bewitch you with beautiful wilderness
thriving in Kaziranga National Park, besides witnessing their prolific gait,
you will get many opportunities to photograph them from different angles.
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