8 places to visit at Jaisalmer, That you cananot miss...

If you are looking for a short break to rejuvenate yourself and get a refreshed mindset, then Rajasthan can be the best state to visit. In Rajasthan , particularly Jaisalmer is the best to visit if you are looking for a break from your hectic schedule. Jaisalmer beauty and lively spirit make it perfect destination to serve its tourists. Jaisalmer makes the spirit of its tourists alive . One important fact associated with Jaisalmer is its location in India's largest desert, i.e. Thar desert which it even more attractive . However , Jaisalmer offers so many visiting places that make the trip even more memorable and interesting. 

Let's know about the places to visit at Jaisalmer....

Sam sand dunes 

If you love to embrace the enchanting golden sands, Sam sand dunes is perfect place to visit Jaisalmer. The beautiful landscape with the perfect ambience is the perfect place to swipe all the stress away. The perfect crest and troughs of the desert with a perfect camel safari and the beautiful sunset is truly a heavenly experience in the Sam sand dunes. Don't forget to witness the folk dance and music by the gypsies as it perfectly depicts the splendid culture and tradition of Rajasthan. Visit this place of Jaisalmer in February as a cherry on the top. You will get to witness the Jaisalmer Desert festival , which itself is a great experience. 

Gadi Sagar Lake 

The perfect place to  experience the divine bliss of temples and  the tranquil water with a  serene environment in Jaisalmer is Gadi Sagar lake . Gadi sagar is a  perfect sightseeing destination in Jaisalmer that attracts several tourists. It was built in the 14th century as a water conservation tank but now is a perfect place for tourist's hangouts. The lake is surrounded by temples . The most notable of them is the Krishna  temple , located on the top of Tilon Gate. The lake also offers a boating facility that gives  a perfect  glimpse of nature around. Do visit this place ....

Jaisalmer fort

Visiting Jaisalmer without visiting a  heart of  Jaisalmer i.e.  The Jaisalmer fort is  absolutely not  done. The beauty of  this  for lies in its  architecture and the  yellow  sandstones. The perfect  sight o f sunset from  the fort  justifies its other name, "Sonar Quilla " The blazing sight from the fort will definitely leave you spellbound. The  intricate architecture of the fort  will steal your  heart. Moreover , the two canon points  of the fort  offer a  panoramic view of the city. 

Vyas Chatri 

If you  want  to  refresh and rejuvenate  yourself, then  do  visit  Vyas  Chatri  in Jaisalmer. The blissful shores of sublime  memorial ground  will compel you to  get lost in the serenity of  the place . The Vyas Chatri in the mid of the sand  and dunes exhibits great Rajasthani architecture. The sacred place  is dedicated  to  sage Vyas. The place offers a spellbound sunset. 

Bada Bagh 

Another one of the best places to  visit in Jaisalmer is  Bada  Bagh. As the name suggests, its  a huge garden and was  constructed in the period of Maharaja Jait Singh . The garden is a  memorial where the nobles  and their families were cremated. The place offers  so  many beautiful and breath-taking views that you cant stop yourself from capturing them . So, while visiting this  place  don't forget to bring your  camera with you or else you will regret it. 

Patwon Ki Haveli

The haveli built by famous Guman Chand  and  his sins  serves  as one of the best visiting  places  in Jaisalmer. The 5stories building has  great architecture. The haveli walls are so beautifully decorated with the excellent art form that prevailed at that time. The grandeur of the haveli is just wow ! The haveli contributes a lot to the heritage of the city. One  of the 5 Havelis  is converted into the museum. The third haveli house works as a home to local craftsman of the ancient area.

Nathmal Ki Haveli

The construction of the two Muslim Jeweler brothers. Nathmal Ki Haveli, is one of  the best visiting places in Jaisalmer. the brothers worked so hard to  construct this Haveli, and each started working bon the opposite sides. Though they worked on the  opposite side, the sides seem similar but are not identical. Both the exterior and the interior of the Haveli are so beautifully designed and built. The exterior is adorned with intricate and beautiful cravings. In contrast, the interior of the Haveli is filled with paintings and modern equipment. The Haveli is the perfect blend of Islamic and Rajputana architecture that makes it one of the best and beautiful Havelis in Jaisalmer. 

Jain Temples.

Jain temples ,located inside the Jaisalmer fort ,are also meant for tourist to visit. The temples are dedicated to  Jain Tirthankara's and were built around the 12th century The temples exhibit beautiful architecture like that of the Dilwara temple in mount Abu. The temples are interconnected and are made up of yellow sandstone. The temples are perfect sight to  behold. 

So, are you excited enough to  plan your next trip to  Jaisalmer ? Don't forget to  book with us hoppers leeway holidays- Make booking simpler....

8 Indian Beaches with the Blue Flag Certification

 The Blue Flag Certification is an Internationally recognized tag given to the most eco-friendly beaches , marinas and  sustainable  boating  tourism operators. The Prestigious tag is  awarded ( by a Denmark  based Agency named 'Foundation  for Environment Education) .

On the basis of 33 stringent criteria such  as the water  quality,  Environment management ,safety and service etc. There are over 4500 sites with the Blue Flag Certification from  around 50 countries in the  world. Now India is home to eight beaches that have received the cleanest as well as safest beaches on the planet 

#Kappad  Kappad Beach is a historically significant site located in Kozhikode town, Kerala. The beach seems very secluded with silvery sands, pristine water along with coconut groves. 

#Shivrajpur Shivrajpur is located near Dwarka, Gujarat. The beach is packed with white sands and crystal clear blue waters that offer a lot of serenity to the visitors. You can either take a long stroll alongside the beach or even swim in the sea. 

#Rushikonda Rushikonda Beach nestled amidst the lush green plants, is located near the Vizak city in Andra Pradesh . the beach seems like a paradise with golden sands and pristine seawater with tidy waved . It also offers various water sports such as skiing and surfing. 

#Kasarkod Kasarkod Beach is another tranquil site offering an escape from the hustle -bustle of the city life. The beach located near Honnavar in Karnataka , houses solid waste management plants ,grey water treatments plants ,clean drinking water and more. 

#Padubidri Padubidri beach ,surrounded by coconut tress is located in  the coastal district of Udupi in Karnataka Stare. 

#Ghoghla Ghoghla Beach is a spectacular tourist destination located in the northern region of Diu town. The beach attracts a lot  of  tourists with  picturesque  natural  beauty  along  with  numerous  cathedrals and fortresses. Also its  a  home  to several  restaurants  serving  mouth  watering  seafood dishes. 

#Puri Puri  beach  also  known  as Golden Beach is located  in  the city of Puri  Odisha. The beach is a perfect destination for swimming  and various other  water activities. 

#Radhanagar Radhanagar Beach  is one of the  major tourist attractions  in Andaman And  Nicobar Islands. The  beach is nestled in tropical  forests, offers white  sands , pristine  waters along  with  the  charming  blue sky . Here  you can spend  hours  enjoying  the spectacular vies of the sea.  

So if you are  a beach  person , do include the above mentioned  names in  your bucket list .Don't  forget to book  with  us Hoppers leeway holidays & Overseas Education. 

7 places in India to enjoy Bungee Jumping !!

 7 Places in India to enjoy Bungee Jumping*

Bungee Jumping is becoming a flood of adventure for Indian action packed tourism these days. Wanna be a part of this thriller journey? Well try out the best place in India for BJ with briefly listed suggestion below. Its completely fine to live with a fear of heights! But if you decided to push your limits this year, then try out these exciting BJ places in India to begin your rejuvenation on a screaming' note !

#Goa Conducts this adventurous venture near the renowned Anjuna Beach. This zone is perfect place for BJ where jumping from a height of 80ft from a platform that is attached to a crane brings all kinds of excitement yo your body altogether .

#Lonavala Della adventures of Lonavala is one of the largest adventure parks for bungee jumping spots in India. The hang lasts for about 7-10 min with a rushing bloodstream exploding your eardrums. Make sure to have a medical check up before visiting this spot. Sometimes an extreme adrenaline rush might reach in a threat to your body.

#bangalore Offers an exciting decent from a 40 Meter high-crane platform. It is completely safe & perfectly managed by the organizers, so don't be skeptical! But the chills of falling down from a suspended crane will definitely thrust an immense amount of adrenaline into your body. The age group range trying this thriller sport is fixed strictly to 18-60 yrs.

#delhi Near Lodi Garden amazing set of action-packed activities ,out of which a 130 ft. BJ sport is the main highlight to spend your time in Delhi. Be more excited to take your little fellas here, as there is no age limit obligation.

#rishikesh Mohan Chatti village in Rishikesh is one of the popular BJ places in India when it comes to experiencing unique free-fall rides. The fall is also infused with splendid views of the hill station so don't miss this tour on your holidays in Rishikesh .They offer a cantilevered platform that is built over a rocky cliff & you take a free fall from 83 meters. It is one of the exciting & spine-chilling adventures you can experience in Rishikesh.

#jagdalpur Offers a best place in India for BJ from a height of 30 meters above ground level. nestled in Chhattisgarh this is one of the ideal ways to start your Indian adventure tour. Not only a high rush of adrenaline but you also witness some mind blowing views of the valley.

#bahang Bahang is an exotic place for trying BJ in Himachal Pradesh, especially if your first attempt! Himvalley amusement & cultural Park Manali is an exciting place amidst this hill station to let yourself free from all your fear & stress. So ,if you want to unleash yourself from the fear of heights & other stress in Manali, the don't miss the drive to Bahang. It offers a fall off from the cliff nestled at 25 meters. Goosebumps are obvious buddies to arrive during this jump.