Friday 25 September 2015

Top 10 Winter Vacation Sites in India :: The-Gill ::

 1.   Shimla & Manali, Himachal Pradesh 


bestshimla.jpgFor all the adventure seekers, if you wish to have a quintessential skiing experience, Shimla & Manali are the perfect skiing destinations. The landscape paints a white background that brings out some of the most intriguing peaks. In India, Shimla and Manali remains one of the most preferred locations by honeymooners in India. 5/9/14

 

 2.   Amritsar, Punjab  golden-temple.jpg
Amritsar is one of the most famous tourism sites in Punjab. The location offers one of the best winter holidays in the whole of India. The golden temple in Amritsar stands amazingly as one of the most loved historical sites and the most religious shrine for the Sikh community. A sacred pond surrounds the temple where one can take a bath before going out to pray to God.


 3.   Auli, Uttarakhand  auli_1.jpgAuli offers one of the best places to visit for a skiing holiday. Auli is in the state of Uttarakhand. It has amazing valleys that offer some of the most magnificent slopes for skiing. Auli has managed to live up to its fame, almost catching up with Shimla & Manali, as the most beautiful skiing slope in India.



 4.   Shillong, Meghalaya   Shillong-meghalaya.jpg
Shillong offers a peaceful and calming location. Located in Meghalaya, which means the abode of the clouds, its climate is mild in comparison to tropical India. To the north, Shillong harbors Umiam Lake, which resembles the Lochs of Scotland. The lake is man made, known to the locals as Barapani that means big water. The best transportation is by plane, which usually takes 5 hours from Calcutta. Additionally shillong has butterfly museum, golf course, and three falls namely elephant fall, bishop and Beadon falls and sweet falls.

  5.   Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh  http://www.hlimg.com/images/stories/738X538/xmcleod.jpg.pagespeed.ic.iHr92XxguP.jpg
Mcleodganj is calm and beautiful. It hosts a huge populace of Tibetans and is prevalent for its Buddhist sites i.e. Dalai Lama temple, Tsuglagkhang. It has statues of Padmasambhava, Avalokitesvara, and Shakyamuni. One can also visit Tibetan sites, like Namgyal Monastery and the famous Tibetan institute of performing arts. The best way to visit Mcleodganj is by Air, which is 15km from Dharamshala. The trail starts out in Pathankot 85km and stops 20km away from Dharamshala.
 6.   
Mount Abu, Rajasthan   mount-abu.jpg

Mount Abu in Rajasthan, the only hill station standing at 1220 meters. Mount Abu offers the perfect retreat for any vacationer or tourist. Near Mount Abu, there is a Wildlife Sanctuary formed in 1960 occupying 290 kilometers. Its location has attracted thousands of tourists. 

 7.   Munnar, Kerela  munnar_1.jpg

The name Munnar means three rivers. Munnar is a haven of tranquility and peace. It also harbors a green lovely vegetation to its appeal. Its a remote place and the nearest airport is 105 kilometers from Cochin international airport. Munnar hosts 4 National Parks : Eravikulam National Park, Pampadum Shola National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park Palani Hills National Park and 3 Wildlife Sanctuaries : Manjampatti Valley Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. 

 8.   Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand 190046661-63db2fd0-ad41-49aa-93f2-22ae7e7b5ead.jpg

The park sits below the sub- Himalayan belt, it is located in Uttarakhand. Jim Corbett National Park is a home to all the endengered bengal tiger species. The park is full of flora and fauna. The park attracts more than 70,000 visitors. For all who wish to experience an exciting vacation, this is the place to be.


 9.   Coorg. Karnataka  coorg_2.jpgAlso known as Kodagu, Coorg comes out as one of the primary top tourist destination. Its main attractions are Nagarahole National Park, Abbey Falls, Bhagamandala, Talakaveri, Iruppu Falls, Nisargadhama, Dubare, and the Golden Temple, which belongs to the Tibetan Buddhist.

10.   Kaziranga, Assam   kaziranga-national-park.jpg
Kaziranga national park is perhaps the most fulfilling place that anyone can visit in India. The park offers plenty of flora and Fauna, with animals ranging from tigers to rhinoceros. Kaziranga is the oldest park in India providing the largest habitation for single horned rhinos. Kaziranga hosts a vibrant populace of over 40 fish species, 27 reptile species, nine amphibian species, 35 mammal species and 491 bird species. The nearest airport is 96km from Kaziranga. The railway is 80km away while the bus starts at Guwahati, 217km from Kaziranga.




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Thursday 12 December 2013

GYMming / Motivation / Info

GYM : Stretching Routine | Important As Exercise | How to properly train

Stretching Routine

Why Stretching Is Just as Important as Exercise?

Did you know that regular #stretching is just as important as regular Exercise?
If you’re like me, you probably neglect this aspect of your #fitness regime, even though stretching has major benefits.
Hopefully these reasons will inspire you to make it part of your schedule!

For Your Body

  • Helps improve flexibility (increases your range of motion)
  • Assists in correct posture by lengthening tight muscles that pull areas of the body away from their intended position (because of so much time at our computers, many of us have tight chest muscles which pulls the #shoulders and head forward, leaving us with a hunched shoulder look)
  • Potential to decrease #injury by preparing muscles for work before activity
  • Increases blood and nutrient supply to muscles, thereby possibly reducing muscle soreness

For Your Mind

  • Even a short amount of time (10-15 minutes) of stretching can calm the mind, provide a mental break, and give your body a chance to recharge
  • Classes like yoga or pilates offer you a chance to spend an hour releasing tension physically and mentally
To get the most out of the stretching you do, here are some suggestions:

Skip the Pre-Workout Stretch

Your muscles should be #warm before you begin your stretching. Do a warmup before a workout that simulates the movements you’ll be doing in order to warm up and prepare your body. Stretch after the workout when your muscles are already warm.

Focus on the Muscles That Need the Most Help

Instead of trying to stretch your whole body after every time you exercise, focus on a key area of the body each time. Spend longer on each stretch and include more stretches for each area. If you are aware of muscles that are tight, then focus on those ones.

Include One Long-Duration Flexibility Session Each Week

Choose a flexibility class, such as yoga, hot yoga, pilates, or do your own flexibility work for 45-60 minutes at least once a week. If you’re having trouble sticking to it, follow these #strategies and build it into your #schedule / #calendar.