Rishikesh is also famous for tress that are full of lush green mangoes . The road sides are flourished with mango tress.

With such great mountain peaks and fast flowing river Ganga, Its a spectacular place to visit.  As we all know the religious belief and practices of the place, but right now more than religious beliefs  this place is also very perfect for sporting event’s. Here we have option of river rafting, Kayaking, mountain climbing, rope climbing, boating, power boats, army hurdle’s and there are so many that I can’t explain whole of them.

One thing that you will love that you don’t have to stay inside an A.C room. You can enjoy staying inside tent house I between jungle that is surrounded by hills and river Ganga flowing around you with three sides. It looks that you are at a place that is something out of this world with such a sight-seeing.  If you want to took the first-hand experience of rafting in river Ganga with giant wave than you have to there. People over here are very good and hospitable. You can also enjoy a big variety of food’s right from the typical Indian food like kachori, puri and so on. If you wish to have some chineese or mughlai in form of non veg than even it will not be a problem.

Overall we can say that Rishkesh is a great place to visit that is acquainted with all those facilities that it will not be wrong to call it a perfect adventure land.

This record of the top 5 countries for 2012 – in ranked order – was voted for by a panel of of inhouse travel experts, based on topicality, excitement, value and that special X-factor.

1) Uganda
It’s taken unpleasant dictatorships and a brutal civil war to keep Uganda off the vacationer radar, but balance is returning and it will not be long before guests come flocking back. After all, this is the source of the river Nile – that mythical place explorers sought since Roman times.

It’s also where savannah meets the vast lakes of East Africa, and where snow-capped mountains bear down on sprawling jungles. Not such a long ago, the tyrannical dictator and ‘Last King of Scotland’ Idi Amin helped hunt Uganda’s big game to the brink of extinction, but today the wildlife is coming with a vengeance.

2) Ukraine
When we don’t know much about a country, we just fill the gaps with clichés – and Ukraine, the excellent unknown of Europe, has had plenty hurled at it. Wide-scale counter-espionage? No, not even in Odessa. Communist dirt everywhere you look? One glimpse of fantastic Old Town Kiev or the wildlife on unspoilt Crimean shores will set you straight.

Cheap beer? You bet: it’s cheaper than water. Football? Funny you should discuss that…It’s through the power of soccer that Ukraine is poised to showcase its charms to unprecedented numbers of visitors.

3) Myanmar (Burma)
‘We want visitors to come to Burma.’ Which is the words of the National League for Democracy (NLD), the opposition party that has urged foreigners to stay away since 1996.

This changed in late 2010, when the NLD revised its boycott to motivate independent vacation (as opposed to package tours) ) following the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, who had spent 15 of the past 20 years under house arrest.

4) Denmark
Every year, Denmark tops a ‘quality of life’ record and is unveiled as the coolest/happiest/best-looking position on the planet, because not only is the living simple in this small, perfectly formed country, but it’s also simple on the eye.

Viking raids aside, the Danes have long tried to make the world a better place (think generous foreign aid programs and the pursuit of green technology) and they make sure that they lead by example: their homes are stylish recycling-savvy havens of hygge (a sense of contented cosiness) and their public spaces are enjoyed by all.

5) Jordan
The word is getting out that jordan is not just about Petra and In Indiana Jones. Yes, the historical ‘Red Rose city’ is still the jewel in Jordan’s crown, but sights such as Wadi Rum, Jerash and Madaba are including weight to the country’s vacationer boom.

One of the most open, friendly and welcoming nations in the Middle East, jordan is an example to other states in the region of how to modernise while preserving cherished ancient traditions.

The US; it’s a big place, and there’s a lot of ground for tourists to cover. So what’s buzzing for tourists in the coming year? It’s an yearly tradition at Lonely World to try to answer that question, so the editors in our US office put their travel-noggins together to carve out a list of what exactly is new, interesting, and in some situations likely to be overlooked by tourists both domestic and international.

1. US Virgin Islands

In a year when tourists are apt to still be looking at their wallets, this is our #1 option for an American tropical getaway. It’s forever 80 degrees, rimmed with white-sand beaches on turquoise water, and, yes, it’s a US area.

Each of the US Virgin Islands has their own identity: if you want a break from resorts, St John is nearly two-thirds a lush national park with tent cabins amid trees and hikes to secluded beaches – this unfortunately may be the last year for the Maho Bay Camp, a long-standing eco-resort which is the place to stay if you’re watching your budget; or try the St John Inn which provides great-value rooms with kitchenettes.

2. Cincinnati, Ohio
Seen Cincy lately? The pretty city on the Ohio River – off the main cross-country interstates – gets bypassed by many road tourists, but it’s silently transformed itself in the last several years into a worthy weekend getaway.

Life centers around the river – much which can be seen by foot: river pathways are best on the kentucky side, reached via a couple bridges including John Roebling’s Suspension Bridge (a prequel to his famous Brooklyn Bridge).

3. Hudson River Valley, New York

It should be a given that any guest to New York City breaks for a day or two ‘upstate’ in the Hudson River Valley, a piece of slice of rural Americana just north. It’s a real city break, with leafy drives, wineries and plenty of farm-to-table foodie options that draw even spoiled-for-choice Manhattanites away from the city.

4. Culebra, Puerto Rico

Looking for a beach? Don’t forget Puerto Rico, just a short hop from the US mainland. The island is rimmed with excellent beaches, but the best – and still a secret to most guests – is the world-class Playa Flamenco, on wee, offbeat, laid-back island of Culebra, 17 miles off Puerto Rico’s mainland. Reached by ferry or flight, Culebra is excellent for beach-hopping, snorkeling or hikes in a wildlife refuge.

5. Four Corners Region, Southwest USA

The most well-known attractions of the four states giving a border in the southwest – Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah – typically cluster away from the four corners, but this underappreciated region is a geologic, archeological wonderland. Even with a 100-mile radius, you can see the sandstone towers of Arizona’s Monument Valley, Hollywood stars in their own right, seen on a 17-mile loop or by Navajo-led walks – pop into one of Utah’s national parks, see Colorado’s Mesa Verde’s abandoned cliff dwellings on self-guided walks, then straddle all four states at once.

1. The Jungfrau Region

The Jungfrau Region provides amazing scenery to bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three massive mountains-the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger-contrast with the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting this place.

2. Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel

Be sure to visit Basel, Switzerland’s second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and masks parading in the streets. The carnival begins on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, and cafes and cafes are open all night as confetti, sweets, and flowers are thrown to the crowd.

3. Chateau de Chillon, Montreux

The town of Montreux is in the center of the Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. Move by the lakeside and find the Chillon Castle, or take a trip of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of this eleventh-century castle, the most frequented visited historical building in Switzerland where its numerous rooms house weapons, frescoes, and furniture. The castle can be reached by going for walks along the lakefront or taking the train or trolley bus.

4. Geneva

Hugging the shores of charming Lake Geneva, this city is the third biggest in the country. You can find the world’s tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fantastic restaurants here. For those with a turn towards alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be skipped.

5. Swiss National Park, Zernez

The Swiss Natural Park is 169 square kilometer of mountains and woodland. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife such as large red deer, ibexes, chamois, and marmots. Walk around its trails and admire its breathtaking views.

Have you ever dreamed of spending a relaxing night at a luxury hotel? A gorgeous view? A large comfortable bed? A jacuzzi? A personal butler?

Did you know that costs at the best hotel suites have gone up 10% this year? Are you ready to drop about $30,000 for one night? Would you be willing to spend that type of money on a hotel room? And by the way, none of the nightly room rates includes tax so be prepared to add another 10 – 17% to your bill at checkout.

1. Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva
(Nightly Rate: $53.000)

The Imperial Suite, which is actually an whole top floor of the hotel, is reached via a private lift and has four bedrooms, six bathrooms with mosaic marbled floor, a cocktail lounge and a terrace with a extraordinary view through the bulletproof windows over the city, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc — all of which overlook Lake Geneva.

The suite is designed in a contemporary style, with marbled and wood flooring. The living room has a billiards table, a library and a mixture lounge with a view of the water fountain, and can accommodate 40 individuals. The dining room seats 26 individuals around an oval mahogany table.

2. Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
(Nightly Rate: $40.000)

If anyone knows how to trip in Las Vegas, that will be Hugh Hefner. Even though he is known as a homebody he has spent a few nights away from the mansion at the Sky Villa. The suite itself was built to model the unique playboy mansion; it also incorporates elements derived from a vintage Playboy magazine article about the ultimate bachelor pad.

The suite price approximately $10 million to build but the high-rollers can rent it for a small $40,000 a night. Everything shouts S-E-X-Y at the Sky Villa. The two-story 9,000 sq. ft. Villa includes a glass elevator, a rotating bed set below a mirrored ceiling, and a glass wall Jacuzzi that extends out over the hotel and provides awesome Strip views, around-the-clock butler service, rub and spa rooms, work-out room and poker table, fire place, three bedrooms, and pop-up plasma TVs.

3. Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons Hotel, New York
(Nightly Rate: $34.000)

The $50 million Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons in NY was developed by popular architect I.M. Pei, Peter Marino and hotel owner Ty Warner.

The nine-room suite has walls inlaid with mother of pearl, gold and platinum-woven fabrics. The suite is located on the 52nd floor of New York’s tallest hotel with floor-to-ceiling bay windows providing an breathtaking 360 degree view of the City.

If that is not relaxing enough you can enjoy a waterfall in the Zen Room, grand piano in the library or soak in a tub overlooking Main Central Park. Full spa treatments, a instructor and a 24/7 butler are all included, and if you still find a will to leave, you can choose to be chauffeured in a Rolls Royce or Maybach, and you are always assured a table at the hotel’s well known L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon restaurant.

4. Villa La Capula Suite, Westin Excelsior, Rome
(Nightly Rate: $29.000)

The suite is located on the 5th and 6th floor underneath the cupola of the hotel which was made well-known by Fellini’s movies. It covers 6,099 sq ft and has an additional 1,808 sq ft of balconies and terraces. While it only has two bedrooms, five more can be joined to it.

The whole suite was just redesigned in 1998 for a price of around $7 million. So now you will have all things Roman and excessive – a cupola, a Pompeii-style Jacuzzi pool, frescoes (the painted horizons on the frescoes were designed to match perfectly with the real Roman one), stained glass windows, and almost 2,000 feet of balcony space with a sun deck overlooking the Via Veneto district.

5. Presidential Suite, Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
(Nightly Rate: $25.000)

The suite is on the 53rd floor above Tokyo with awesome views that include the Imperial Palace outer gardens and Roppongi Hills.

In the suite’s 3300 sq ft you get genuine luxury with a stunning four poster bed in the master bedroom, personal concierge, connected living room/dining room, an oversized marble bathroom with Sony BRAVIA 20 inch flat screen television, and access to indoor pool and fitness studio.

Kullu, along with Manali, are favourite hill stations with vacationers especially honeymooners. Its scenic views, snow-clad mountains, towering Deodar jungles, rivers and the apple orchards attracts Bollywood filmmakers too.

Kullu is also well-known as a hot spot for adventure sports. Trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, paragliding and hiking over the Himalayan glaciers are some of the activities that Kullu provides. Angling is another activity enjoyed a lot by residents as well as vacationers.

Kullu is perfect for mountaineering. For beginners, the Beas Kund region, Hanuman Tibba and Deo Tibba are the ideal places. Kullu serves as an outstanding site for aero-sports lovers.

History
Kullu was previously known as Kulanthpitha, meaning ‘the ending point of inhabitable world’. The wonderful valley is also mentioned in epics like Ramayana, Mahabarata and Vishnu Purana.

Chinese visitor Xuanzang or Huien Tsang visited Kullu in 634 or 635 AD and described it as a region completely surrounded by mountains. The place had a stupa built by Ashoka.

Culture
Kullu valley is known for its old and finely carved temples and festivals. The major source source of income here is tourism and agriculture.
Kullu is also well-known for its traditional folk dances. The Bandhu or Ghost Dance (January) is performed and joined only by men and is meant to ward off evil spirits.

Shopping
Kullu shawls, Buddhist paintings, Tibetan carpets, caps, woolens and mufflers, fruits like apples, pickles, jams, traditional jewelry are some of the items that can be purchased here. Preferably, buy from reputed shops. Visit the Tibetan Bazaar and Sultanpur Market for best purchases. You should also try the local home-made cheddar and yak cheese from The Himalayan Stores on the Mall Road.

Where to Stay
You can try to get a cottage on rent on the hills as they are quite cheap and also comfortable. You can enjoy beauty of the hills more closely. Most of the hotels in Kullu are located at the foothills. There are some luxury resorts too which would price anywhere between Rs 2,500 to Rs 9,000 per day. The resorts offer very good facilities like steam baths, massages, 24 hour internet and TV.

Where to Eat
The most pleasant meals would be at the dhabas on highways and small restaurants around the bus depot area. Snacks like Pakoras, Chhole Bhature and Momos are popular here. You will easily find various dishes in Kullu including Chinese, Continental and indian as well as delicious sea food. The local wine made from barley and red rice, known as ‘Chakti’ and ‘Lugri’, will be found in most restaurants. You must try snacks and pastries at the German Bakery located near the Mall.

As the season goes into late fall with rich colours, it’s a good chance to go ballooning as natural beauty reaches a peak. Here are the best spots to go soaring on your vacation…

Looking for a dash of adventure on your travel break? Here are top 5 balloon ride destinations to die for.

1. Tanzanian Serengeti, Africa

Want a wildlife experience from above? The Serengeti allows this and as you float silently over the acacia treetops, you can see herds of moving wildebeest, antelopes and zebra. This definitely makes our list!

2. Hokkaido, Japan

A large island in the northernmost location of Japan, Hokkaido is excellent for ballooning action. Discovering a hot air balloon company is no issue as there is a growing demand for looking at the Hokkaido surroundings from the sky.

3. Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States

This forest places on an excellent show thanks to its a slightly higher elevation and leafy forests. Discover a hot air balloon company around the Flagstaff area for the full foliage experience.

4. Green Mountains, Vermont, United States

The lush country turns into a spectacle of color during these months. Hot air balloon companies are scattered throughout, but we suggest loochecking out Quechee for its amazing gorge.

5. Dubai, UAE

Watching the sunrise and sunset in the desert dunes from up above is another experience. Once airborne, the expansive desert comes up in a haze of red and gold and the sands glimmer with patterns… a pretty sight!

1. The maldives – The maldives provides idyllic environment for honeymoon couples wanting to enjoy romantic moments together in a unique, peaceful environment.

Discover a option of relaxing and pampered settings on any of the more than 80 exclusive resort islands, which are mostly encircled by magnificent palm-fringed and sugar-white beaches.

2. Bora Bora, Tahiti – Bora Bora is the perfect example of a postcard-perfect South Pacific island; one that lives up to its reputation of providing a wonderful experience for newlywed couples.

From the beautiful twin peaks of the ancient 600m-high volcano at its centre to the numerous palm-fringed sugar-white beaches around the lagoon, Bora Bora provides a exotic experience.

3. Phuket, Thailand – Thailand’s top resort island and the country’s most popular honeymoon destination getaway is endowed with long sandy beaches, tranquil bays, lush inland jungles and a reputation for some of the finest seafood in the country.

Phuket provides couples luxury resorts and crystal clear water for diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and sailing; while inland, forest paths and forested hills wait to be discovered on foot or atop an elephant.

4. The Seychelles – Well known for dazzling white-sand beaches, dramatic rock formations, warm crystal clear waters and lush tropical vegetation, the Seychelles remains a wonderful honeymoon vacation getaway.

Discover La Digue Island and the magnificent Anse Source d’Argent beach or the equally stunning Praslin Island, home to Anse Lazio, the best crescent of soft, fine-grained pristine.

5. Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand – Blessed with magnificent natural beauty, Phi Phi Don provides towering limestone fringed by several white-sand beaches and a option of 4- to 5-star luxury beachfront resorts where you can unwind in comfort.

Active couples also have the opportunity to rock climbing, scuba diving, snorkelling and kayaking.

There are 7, 107 islands in the Philippines. You think which is a lot? Absolutely! That is why a journey venture to the archipelago of South East Asia will offer one the promise of assortment to the eyes, ears, skin and tongue.

The Philippines is your one-stop store to a whole new cultural and vacation experience where every sight a head turner, every sound a blast and every step is a step towards a fresh and interesting scene. And that’s is whole year round!

There is actually no need to settle for the usual soaking underneath the sun by the beach or picture taking in museums and landmarks because there is definitely a million and one things to see and do while in the Philippines.

Composed of three significant island groups (Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao), the Philippines boasts of abundant number of destinations, all worth visiting, each providing different encounters with food, custom and people. And each place can offer the most exclusive experience in its own exclusive ways to the fullest.

The globe’s Pearl of the Orient Sea is accessible by air or sea and once within the country, travel in the Philippines will be a breeze, though sweat may trickle down anybody’s face courtesy of its exotic experience, it’s all part of the experience! Major cities like the capital Manila, most ancient city Cebu and biggest city Davao can be enjoyed by riding the King of the Road, locally known as the jeepney.

It is an everywhere-and-anywhere, cheap mode of transportation that can be the release of a one’s Philippine cultural and geographic experience. Have your way around the urban or enjoy the scenery of mountainous countryside by a sideway look through a jeepney window. But for some other places a plethora of public transportation is readily available for anyone to avail.

So, what are you still reading this for? Hurry up and experience the best that the Philippines has to offer! Get prepared for one amazing trip.

Covering half a million square kilometres, Thailand is the quickest moving destination today. A 100-odd top class golf courses, 1000-odd restaurants, hundreds of kilometer of pristine coastline, and new-fangled resorts. The land of the Thais currently notches nine million visitor arrivals per year. At the centre of this bustling spectacle is Bangkok.

Chatuchak – an open-air market really comes alive on weekends. Another good choice is the Tokyo Deparmental Store and the adjacent Mah Boon Krong market. The Thais have turned massage into a way of life and there are parlours every few steps in the city.

Prawns, crabs, oysters, snails, baby octopus – as well as fried grasshoppers – are available at every street area. If shopping is not your style, go for Northern Thailand. Visit the kingdom’s capital of Sukho Thai, Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city and Rose of the North.

Phuket couldn’t be further from the chaotic, noisy, traffic-choked Bangkok. Try the South Thailand SeaCanoe adventure, which departs from Phuket on Sunday mornings. The vacation involves kayaking.

Krabi has become an excellent rock climbers’ pleasure. Phang Nga Bay, in the south-west has inspired many film makers. Apart from these you find diving, rafting, jungle treks, boat cruises, cycling and kayaking in Phuket, Krabi, Kao Lak, Kho Samui and Kho Lanta.

It is a must to visit at the cabaret when one is a vacationer in Pattaya, Thailand. Tiffany’s is a spectacle that cannot be seen any where else.