The land of infinite mountain lakes, a Pandora box floral scapes,  teeming fauna, icon of celestial radiance… Garhwal is the most picturesque postcard come alive. Known as ' Abode of the Gods' , Garwhal is indeed a pleasure to discover. If Kumaon is a Himalayan jewel, Garhwal is the pride of the Himalayas.

A fist of six fingers, (Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Tehri and Rudraprayag) Garhwal in an instant becomes a devout's prayer, a trekker's partner and an enthusiast's guide. River rafting, aero sports or skiing, Garhwal is your destination.

The sacred places of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangtori & Yamunotri are located here and so are the sources of the most venerated rivers Ganga and Yamuna. The legendary valleys of Garhwal abound with natural beauty and also offer a distict style of hill temple architecture and delightful handicrafts.

For entering Garhwal the last railheads are Dehradun, Kotdwar and Rishikesh. Some important trains connecting Dehradun to other parts of the country are Ujjaini Express, Bombay-Dehradun Express, Varanasi-Dehradun Express, Howrah-Dehradun Express, Shatabadi Express, Mussoorie Express, Dehradun- Allahabad and many more.

Garhwal has been described as the most beautiful land in the mountains of the Asian subcontinent by Dr. T.L. Longstaff, world renowned mountaineer, naturalist and trekker.
 

^{This former Portguese Colony is a picturesque land full of scenic charm and many attractions such as historic forts, elabortately ornate churches and temples, evergreen hills and mountains, winding rivers and creeks, fields and particularly, the palm-fringed pearly white beeches which leave any visitor spellbound. The most famous churches are in Old Goa, 8 kms from the capital city of Panjim. The sacred remains of the patron of the East, St. Francis Xavier, lie enshrined in the Basilica of Bom Jesus and have made Goa famous as the ‘Rome of the East’.}

The most famous beaches along Goa’s 100 km long coastline are Gasper Dias, Callangute, Colva, Bogmalo and Vagator. These beaches attract thousands of visitors every season, when this luscious territory is turned into a veritable playland, full of colour, fruit, music, delicious food, fun and frolic.

The capital of Goa, Daman and Diu, Panjim is a small, but charming city on the banks of the river Mandovi, with an individuality and architectural grandeur of its own. A number of modern houses, fine gardens and statues add to the charm of the capital, which makes it even more picturesque from the top of the Altinho hill.

SIGHTSEEING : Panjim, Altinho, Dona Paula - a notable landmark, from where one can have an excellent view of India’s largest natural harbour and the lush vegetation, Gasper Dias Beach and on to Old Goa to see the Basilica of Born Jesus where the body of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined in a silver casket, the Cathedral of St. Catherine, etc.

CALANGUTE BEACH : 15 kms from Panjim, this is the most popular beach in Goa and attracts thousands of visitors every year and is known as the ‘Queen of Goa Beaches’.
 
 
 

^{Gwalior has played a great role in the history of India and it is described as a pearl in the necklace of the castles of India. It derives its name from St. Gwalipa. Formerly the capital of Madhya Bharat, it was ruled by Tomar Kings, Mughals and Marathas. During the Indian Independence struggle in 1857. Gwalior plaayed an important part under the leadership of Rani Laxamibai of Jhansi. There are a number of places which will be of great interest to the tourist with an archeological interest.}

^{Sightseeing includes visits to the great Fort, one of the oldest in India, situated on an isolated hill of sandstone, 300 ft above the plain; Man Mandir, a sex towered palace which forms the eastern wall of the Fort and one of the classic sights of India; Gujari Mahal, a turreted palace of stone and now the home of an archeological museum. Outside the Fort is the tomb of Mohammed Ghaus, a Muslim saint worshipped by the Moghuls as well as the tomb of the famous musician Tansen.}

^{SHIVPURI : 113 kms (70 miles) by road from Gwalior, among green hills, lakes and waterfalls is the summer resort of Shivpuri, at an altitude of 1,400 ft. There is an exquisite memorial in marble with beautiful inlay work. The national park around Shivpuri abounds in big game such as tiger, bear, sambhar, blue bull, spotted deer and also duck, geese, jungle fowl, patridge, green pigeon and peacock.}