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1. Yanam River Cruise, Pondicherry.
Yanam, a former French colony, now a part of Pondicherry, is popular with travelers who come here to simply sit on the bank of the Godavari River and soak up its tranquil beauty. A quaint town in Pondicherry, Yanam nestles on the spot where the Koringa River branches off from Gauthami into two streams. In fact, the entire region comprising Yanam town and six villages is treated as a Municipality for purposes of home administration. Located on the East Coast of the Indian Peninsula, Yanam is surrounded on the East and South by river Godavari which ends its journey in the Bay of Bengal after flowing almost 14 kilometers (8.75 miles) towards south east from Yanam. The region is more or less flat, with alluvial soil appropriate for growing paddy, chilly and tobacco.
2. Garjia Temple, Corbett.
This is an ancient temple dedicated to local deity Garjia Devi atop a tall ridge in the midst of Kosi River. About 14 kilometers (8.75 miles) from Ramnagar en route Ranikhet, Garjia temple is a pretty little shrine surrounded by copious greenery and flanked by the gurgling Kosi River. Ramnagar is the last bus terminus from where the temple site is some 14 odd kilometers, which one can cover in a private taxi or own vehicle. A fair is held in the temple premise on Kartik Poornima when devotees from Kumaon and across the country throng it to take part in the festivities and offer their prayers to the Goddess.
3. Khadakwasla Dam, Pune.
To take a break from their hectic life and schedule, Pune-ites often flock to the nearby Khadakwasla Dam during weekends. Built across the river Mutha, at a distance of 20km southwest of the city, the Dam, named after the nearby village, was constructed in 1870s with the utilitarian purpose of serving as a source of water. It has now become a hugely popular haunt, especially during the monsoons, where Pune-ites recuperate from the drudgery of the past six days of the week, munching on fast food served by numerous vendors, while enjoying the serene view of the adjoining area.
4. Manikaran, Manali.
Just 85 kilometers (52.81 miles) from the picturesque town of Manali rests one of the most sacred places for Hindus and Sikhs alike. Situated at a lofty altitude of about 1760 meters (5774 feet) in the Parvati Valley between the rivers Beas and Parvati is Manikaran, a place that’s best known for its hot thermal springs, which pilgrims believe to be laden with healing properties. Conflicts of opinions about the existence of minerals like sulfur and iron or radioactivity, for that matter, still looms at large even as the Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib obliges visitors with rice, dal (pulses) and vegetables cooked in this very hot water for langar (community meal) everyday. A day’s excursion to Manikaran is a must for people visiting Manali or Kullu as the sheer tranquility and spiritual ambience of the place will seep in to soothe your senses in a rather remarkable way.
5. Fishing, Sangla Valley.
n 1965, on the left bank of the river Baspa, a small trout farm was established and this now covers an area of an acre and a half. Located near the Hubra stream, whose waters finally flow into the Baspa, Brown trout (salmo trutta) fingerlings are raised in the farm and released into the Baspa.
6. Rampur, Sarahan.
By the banks of the river Satluj, Rampur was the seat of the former princely state of Bushair ( Bushahr, Bushehar ). This is forty-five kilometers from Sarahan. Apart from serving as the gateway to Kinnaur, today’s Rampur is famous for its grand traditions and the Lavi fair held every November and as the site of the huge hydro project, the Nathpa-Jakhri.
Legend has that when the town of Rampur was to be settled, three lamps were lit at different spots along the valley floor and it was at the place where the lamp remained burning through the night, that the town finally was finally built. The town may have been founded by Raja Kehri Singh in the seventeenth century or by Raja Ram Singh in the eighteenth. The rulers moved down from their traditional seat in Sarahan to the banks of the river. Bushair was one of the richest princely states in the hills and was an important centre for trade between Tibet, Kinnaur and the lower areas.
7. Bhaganmandala, Coorg.
Bhaganmandala is a popular pilgrimage spot situated on the upstream banks of the River Kaveri and is also known as Dakshin Kashi
8. Tala Kaveri, Coorg.
Talakaveri is the origin of the Kaveri River that flows in full strength during the monsoons. The river is looked up on by the Kodavas as their mother, and hence Talakaveri becomes a venerated site. Talakaveri is situated 12 kms away from Bhagamandala and 47 kms from Madikeri. It’s situated on the hills of Brahmagiri close to Bhagamandala and is considered to be one of the seven holy rivers from the Sapta Sindhus mentioned in the Hindu scriptures.