Top 12 Most Beautiful Flowers in the World

Henry Beecher once  said, “Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into”. We couldn’t agree more! Indeed God is an artist and flowers are perhaps one of his best creations!  Flowers have a very short life but undoubtedly a very significant one. For ages, this wonderful gift of nature has been helping us express our emotions and feelings! Their beauty, fragrance and brilliant colors are enough to make a person smile. A beautiful bouquet of sweet smelling flowers can be a perfect present for any occasion, be it anniversaries, birthdays or weddings! A number of flowers are also used for making beauty products and medicines and many of these have special significance or meanings (for example, red rose is the symbol of love!).

Roses, carnations, tulips, sunflower, dahlia….and the list goes on. With so many options to choose from, selecting 12 most beautiful flowers in the world is certainly not an easy thing to do.. Here is a list of 12 most beautiful flowers in the world!

12. Passion Flower

Passion flower is a perennial vine with over 50 species and it belongs to the Passifloraceae family. This purple blue and white flower consists of ten sepals and petals and is around 10 cm wide. What I like most about passion flower is its unique form. Other than being exceptionally pretty, this exotic flower has high medicinal value.

Gazania

Gazania is native to South Africa where it is also known as ‘treasure flower’. The best thing about this flower is that it is available in a variety strange pattern as well as bright and brilliant colors such as shades of pink, dark red, yellow and orange.   The petals of this wonderful flower come in single colors as well as in graded shades. This hardy beauty with its daisy like flowers certainly deserves a top spot in the list of most beautiful flowers in the world!

10. Plumeria

Plumeria, which is a native to Brazil, Caribbean and Central America, comes in several varieties. It belongs to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae and is known for its mesmerizing scent and beauty. Plumeria has medium size flowers which come in a variety of vibrant colors like pink, red, yellow and more.

9. Chrysanthemum

Carolus Linnaeus, father of modern taxonomy, gave this beautiful flower its name which means ‘golden flower’ in Greek (‘chrys’ means golden and ‘anthemon’ means flower).  The flowers come in a number of forms- these can be buttons, pompous, decorative or daisy like. Although yellow is the traditional colors of chrysanthemum flowers, these can also be found in other colors including red, white and purple.

Chrysanthemum flowers are extremely significant because not only do these look beautiful, they also have a number of meanings associated to them. Chrysanthemum symbolizes optimism, long life, fidelity and joy.

8. Dahlia

Named after Anders Dahl, a botanist, this tuberous bushy perennial plant is generally found in Mexico, Colombia and Central America. Dahlia has over 30 species. One of the most amazing thing about this lovely flower is that it comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 2 in (button dahlia) to 1 feet (dinner plate dahlia) !! The flower consists of a floral head surrounded by several delicate petals.  These flowers come in various shades of orange, red, pink, purple, white and more. Dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in the year 1963.

7. Orchids

Orchids have an unbelievable amount of varieties, over 25,000 species under 800 genera ! This plant can easily adapt to its environment and so it is available almost all over the world. With its beautifully crafted petals and lively colors, orchids have are a favorite among florists and flower lovers all over the world! Did you know some orchids have 30 inch petals and can weigh about a ton?

6. Tulip

This perennial plant with showy flowers belongs to the genus of Tulipa. From Asia to Africa, tulip is one among the most cultivated flowers. Various species and hybrids of this exceptionally beautiful flower can be seen in garden as cut flowers or as potted plants. Tulips come in several colors as well as flower shape. There are over 100 known species of this incredible plant.

5. Water lilies

Lilies are remarkably gorgeous flowers which come with a floating mat of foliage (lily pads). The bloom lasts for around 3 days and then it is replaced. Water lilies come in varied colors and are often fragrant. Basically, there are 3 kinds of water lilies- Nymphaeaceae or the common water lily, Nelumbo or Lotus and Nuphar Lutea , the yellow water lily.

Nelumbo Lutea and Nelumbo Nucifera are the two known species of Nelumbo. Other than being the national flower of Vietnam and India, N. Nucifera is considered sacred by the followers of Buddhism and Hinduism. Nuphar lutea belongs to temperate region of Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa. Nymphaeaceae consists of over 70 species

4. Magnolia

Few things are as beautiful as a magnolia tree in full bloom! Named after Pierre Mangol, a popular botanist, Mongolia boasts of over 200 species.  The magnolia flowers come in pink, purple or white and the size can be anywhere between 3 to 12 inch in diameter. This flower is a symbol of beauty, sweetness and femininity. Genus of magnolia can be found in West Indies, southeast as well as east Asia, central America, North America among other places.

3. Calla Lily

A symbol of magnificence and beauty,  the Calla lily  is an  extremely beautiful flower which is extensively used in flower arrangements, bouquets and decoration purposes. These flowers are a native to South Africa. Calla Liles are uniquely sculptured and come in a number of colors such as shades of green, yellow, pink, purple and more.

2. Bird of paradise

Bird of paradise, an unusual name for a flower, isn’t it? Well this exotic flower is known as Bird of Paradise owning to its shape. It is also known as crane flower and belongs to Strelitiaceae family. With its unique shape and vibrant colors, the Bird of Paradise is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful flowers present in the world. This multicolored flower has no scent.

1. Rose

Oh yes, most “top most beautiful flowers” lists out there reserve the number one spot for this one. This pretty, sweet smelling flower has all what it takes to be the prettiest flower in the world. It would not be wrong to say that rose is a synonym with beauty and love. This woody perennial shrub belongs to the genus ‘Rosa’. Roses are found almost everywhere on earth. This beautiful flower comes in a variety of color and each color holds a different meaning, for examples red rose is a symbol of love while a yellow rose stands for friendship. From poets to artists, rose has been a source of inspiration for people for centuries!

Do you agree that these are indeed the most beautiful flowers of the world? Is there any other flower that deserves to be a part of this list? Let me know in the comments section below!

7 Everyday Items Made from Trees

We all know that trees supply us with some amazing resources, from the material resources — like wood which we use to create anything from furniture and wooden cabins, to printer paper and coffee cup sleeves — to the health, both mental and physical, and environmental resources and benefits provided by forests. But, trees actually provide us with many more useful everyday items than what you may realize. Some of these are products most people wouldn’t think originated from trees, which only further exemplifies the value of preserving our trees and forests!

1. Wine Corks

While opening up a bottle of pinot grigio or cabernet, have you ever stopped to think about where the cork comes from? Well, wine corks are actually made from the bark of the cork oak tree, which can be found mainly in Portugal and Spain. The tree bark is harvested every nine years as to not harm the tree since the cork bark regrows.

The cork bark planks are then boiled to soften and clean them. Next, the planks are cut into workable pieces, and then corks are punched out either by hand, or by machine. These are considered high-grade corks, and the remainder of the plank will be ground up to make granules which can then be glued together to make agglomerate cork.

Cork oak bark.

2. Natural Aspirin and Acne Medication

Willow bark, also known as “nature’s aspirin,” contains a precursor to aspirin, which essentially provides the same benefits as the tablet. Early incarnations of aspirin were made by boiling the bark of the white willow tree. Medicines made from the willow tree and other salicylate-rich plants appear in Egyptian pharonic pharmacology papyri as early as the second millennium BC.

Willow bark extract can also be found in cosmetics and personal care products due to its astringent, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It contains salicylic acid, a BHA that is a natural exfoliant used in acne treatments because of its abilities to help the skin shed dead cells while clearing pores.

Aspirin tablets.

3. Sponges

There are now sponges made from renewable plant-based materials such as cotton fiber and wood pulp. These sponges are fully biodegradable and the manufacturing process to make them releases fewer environmental toxins than their plastic counterparts.

Sponges made from trees.

4. Chewing Gum

For centuries, the ancient Greeks chewed on mastic gum, or the resin contained in the bark of the mastic tree. Grecian women especially liked chewing on the gum to clean their teeth and sweeten their breath.

The gum that we chew on nowadays evolved from a chicle-based gum introduced to the United States in the early 1860s. Chicle is derived from the juice of the sapodilla tree that grows in the rain forests of Central America.

Sapodilla tree.

5. Carnauba Wax

Carnauba wax comes from the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera, a plant that is native to, and grown only in, parts of northeastern Brazil. The wax is obtained from the leaves of the palm by collecting and drying them and then beating them in order to loosen the wax.

Most people know that carnauba wax is used regularly in automobile waxes, but it is also commonly used to produce shoe polishes, dental floss, food products — such as candy coating — and floor and furniture waxes and polishes. Carnauba wax is hypoallergenic and, therefore, also used in cosmetics like lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation, deodorant and many more.

Copernicia prunifera.

6. Henna Dye

The leaves from the henna tree have been used for thousands of year to create beauty products such as hair dye and henna paste, which is used to create beautiful henna tattoos. The leaves are dried, crushed and then mixed with liquids, like water, lemon juice or tea, to create a paste before being applied to the skin to create a temporary tattoo.

These tattoos have adorned women’s bodies as a part of social and holiday celebrations since the late Bronze Age in the eastern Mediterranean. Bridal Mehndi is also a common practice in Pakistan, Northern Libya and India.

Henna tattoo.

7. Rubber

Many people don’t realize that commonly used materials, such as rubber, come from trees. Rubber is sourced from the rubber tree through tapping the tree for its sap, which is known as latex. The rubber tree, which is native to the rainforests of the Amazon, can be tapped for latex once it reaches approximately six years of age.

Tapping into trees for rubber.

Top 10 Smart Home Technology Gadgets For 2019

How would you feel if every gadget in your home; from your kitchen appliances and living room appliances to your bedroom devices and outdoor devices could connect to the internet, take your command, communicate and send you information? Can you tell me a more convenient world than this? We are living in the technology development golden age where we can all tap into high-tech luxury and functionality that was not possible years ago.

With tons of smart home technology gadgets available today home automation is made simple and our life is made more enjoyable and easier. To help you add peace of mind, comfort and convenience to your home and life, below are the top 10 smart home gadgets you can add to your home in 2019.

Ecobee4 Thermostat

When it comes to making your home cool or needs comfortably high temperature, the Ecobee4 Thermostat is one of the best smart home devices in its category. It comes with a 3.5 inches full-color LCD touchscreen display, in-built microphones, WEP security, speaker, in-built Alexa, and Wi-Fi. Also, it features multiple sensors from temperature and humidity to proximity and occupancy. The sensors of this modern gadget allow you to detect and reduce the spots that are cold or hot in the rooms of your home whether or not you are around.

Also, you can enable home and away mode, and also make schedules. The speaker built in this smart home technology gadget will also give you the opportunity to listen to your music tracks. It is compatible with IFTTT, Google Assistance, SmartThings, and Homekit.

Amazon Echo

At first sight of this Amazon Echo, what do you see? A normal, random speaker, right? But how do you think a random looking Bluetooth speaker like this has been able to hit more than 40,000 customer’s positive review? This means it is a smart modern gadget that does more than a regular Bluetooth speaker. The Amazon Echo smart home technology gadget that does not only play you your favorite jams but also listens to your voice command through Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant.

If you want to build an automated home as a starter, this smart home gadget is a perfect place to start from. Do you know why? It can connect with a lot of smart home devices. The modern gadget comes with audio input and output connector, one tweeter dual-band, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, one woofer, and far-fetched voice control technology. All these amazing features help to answer your questions, fill your room with amazing tunes from your favorite songs, recall and update your groceries, makes calls, set alarms for you and to mention a few. It is compatible with Android, iOS, and Fire OS.

Philips Hue

How awesome will it be to stay in command of the color and intensity of the light in your home? Out of many smart bulbs on the market, Philips Hue is the most flexible option. This smart home technology gadget works seamlessly with Siri, IFTTT, and Alexa to give a fast and quickest response to your command. This modern gadget comes with colored bulbs packed with 16 million colors that beautify your home by changing the atmosphere and look of the rooms.

With an app or your voice, you can have complete control over your schedules, brightness, colors, and bulbs. Additionally, this smart modern gadget has a versatile application as you can use it pendant lights, table lights, floor lights, ceiling fan, lights and in other areas of your home. With the voice control, different light options, timer set, custom scenes and 16 million colors this smart home technology gadget is indeed a must add to your home this year.

Nest Protect

Are you worried about your safety and that of your family? Then technology has brought to you a smart smoke alarm that can help you detect carbon monoxide and slow and fast fire. The Nest Protect Smart Alarm is available in two versions; battery and wired. The modern gadget comes with six AA lithium batteries, heat sensor, ambient light sensor, occupancy sensor, humidity sensor, two watts speaker, Split-Spectrum Sensor, and omnidirectional microphone.

This smart modern gadget tells you where the danger is using a friendly human voice. You can receive the alarms on your phone through the Nest app. Interesting, everyone in your family can be alerted wherever they are to know what is going on at home. Additionally, you can test all the devices in your home and also receive a message when the battery is running low.     

 TP-Link HS110

This is one of the reliable smart plugs out there. The Kasa Smart TP-Link HS110 is one of the smart home technologies and Wi-Fi plugs that can help you monitor and control your appliances. Once you have the Kasa Smart app on your smartphone, you can set scenes or schedules, and turn your plug on and off from anywhere. It is compatible with Microsoft Cortana, Google Assistance, and Alexa which allows you to control what the smart modern gadget does with voice.

With the app on your smartphone, you can monitor the amount of energy consumed by each device plugged to this smart home technology gadget. Interestingly, you can combine the devices in your home and group them for a single tap control. For example, you can combine your light switches, bedroom bulbs, kitchen bulb, and plug and turn them on at once.

HD Mask Smart Home Camera       

The HD Mask is one of the smart home technology gadgets you won’t regret adding to your automated home. Do you know why? It is a USB camera built with high-quality materials, has the best Wi-Fi chip, and topnotch camera lens. It is a perfect replacement for other expensive home surveillance systems. The camera is not detectable as it can be confused to be just an ordinary charger. This feature makes it hidden from thieves or any other intruder in your home. The modern gadget comes with a multi-camera view that allows you to see everything going on.

As if that is not enough, the smart modern device allows your friends and family to help you monitor your home from your smartphone when you are not around. All you need is to grant them access using the always-on Wi-Fi. You won’t miss a thing from what happened or what is happening in your home as you can record to the device’s SD card, your tablet or phone 24-hours of the day and 7-days of the week.          

August Smart Lock Pro+ Connect

If you are looking to add to the security of your home, August Smart Lock might be the way to go. With this smart gadget for homes, you don’t have to worry about copied or lost keys. The Smart Lock Pro offers a secure, keyless entry to your home. The smart home technology gadget comes with DoorSense technology that automatically unlocks the door when you come home and lock the door when you step out of the door. It is compatible with Z-wave wireless home control technology and Apple HomeKit.

Additionally, the modern gadget works with an application called August Home App which is available for iOS, Apple Watch, and Android. Using this app, you can control the locks and keep track of people who go and come into your home. It can also respond to voice command through Alexa, Google Assistance, or Siri but you will need to purchase an August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, Alexa device and hub.

iRobot Roomba i7+

Cleaning dirt and dust from the floor of your home can be a tiresome task. But with the iRobot Roomba i7+, it can become easier. This smart modern gadget comes with a mapping feature that learns everything about the rooms and passages in your home and adapts to it. With this feature, you will be able to control which room you want the smart home gadget to clean. Also, it can empty the bin on its own, so you don’t need to worry about vacuuming for weeks.

With its high-efficiency filter, direct-detect sensors, edge-sweeping brush, cliff-detect sensors, and auto adjust cleaning head; this device will easily clean your floor. To make things more interesting, you can control this smart home technology gadget with voice command through Alexa devices.   

Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lightning Switch 

If you are serious about connected lighting in your home, the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lightning Switch might be a perfect option. With this smart modern gadget you can control lights automatically based on your location and if your lights are on it will notify you so you can turn it off. You can use the smart home technology gadget to set any mood you want either movie time or special events.

Additionally, you can control your lights using your voice through Siri, Google Assistance or Alexa. Alternatively, the device comes with a Pico remote control that gives you the chance to quickly control many lights around your home at the same time. All you need is a touch of a button.      

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

If you are looking for a Fire TV Stick with high-end features, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K might be able to bridge the gap and offer you endless entertainment and true-to-life picture quality. The smart modern gadget comes with Dolby Vision, 4K streaming, and HDR10+. It features enough storage for games and apps.

Additionally, the smart gadget for home allows you to control your compatible receiver, sound bar, and TV with new mute, volume, and power buttons. Also, you can select from more than 500,000 TV episodes and movies to mention a few. For more convenience, you can make use of voice control by using Alexa.     

Cap Off

The above smart home technology gadgets discussed are no doubt one of the best smart modern gadgets you can add to your home today if automation is what you seek. However, I can’t tell you which one to go for, but I can advise you to go for the one that will meet your needs. You know what works for you and what you will be comfortable with, so go for them. The punch line is that you can make your life more comfortable and easier with an automated or smart home and one of the keys is to go for the best smart home technology gadgets available in 2019. 

Importance of Education in Life & Society

Importance of Education in Life & Society
Education in a child life affects his overall quality of life in the society and employment.

So, education is an essential and indispensable need to live in the modern world. Education contributes to

Ability to read and write
Descent livelihood
Better communication
Use of technology
Secure transactions
Serve society
Knowledge propagation
Social harmony and more
Due to such significance, the governments around the world spend huge funds on it.

They encourage people to study by providing good universities, scholarships, accommodation and other allowances.


The valuable childhood is spent on education so that he could live a better life in the future.

The parents are also eager to educate their child

The demand for education is so high that there is a reasonable level of business involved around it.

A person’s education starts at school, then going to college and finally ends with a degree or PG.

This enables them to take up some related professional work in the future.

Importance of Education in life
Education imparts benefits like

1. Ability to read & write:

Education helps a person to be able to read and write. Most of the information is communicated by writing. Hence, it is the key to many daily activities. A man who has this ability to read is literate.

reading
He can read books, newspapers and signs and symbols. He can understand others views and experiences to add to his knowledge.

It also helps read signboards in the street, at shops, bus, train and air stations. It also helps in day to day activities like banking, shopping and money transaction. Without primary education, one has to rely on others for all the above basic needs.

2. Opportunity to make a decent livelihood:


Education provides a platform for a decent livelihood. One can take up a job in industry or another professional service if he is educated.

Education vs income statistics
Many people of middle and lower income groups have a better lifestyle through proper education. They can meet the technical skills required to land a high pay job.

Some of the professional education courses include healthcare, engineering, law etc.

Hence, education can guarantee a better lifestyle.

3. Helps to communicate better:

A good education helps one communicate better. Communication includes speech, signs, gestures and even body language. A person with better education has refined speech and other ways of communication. Even his body language sounds confident and optimistic due to education.

Without basic education, it would be difficult to write an email, letter or even use a smartphone.

education-technology
Even if a person travels to a foreign country, he can live there by learning that countries language. He can do it with ease as there are books available to learn that language.

Also, it helps us to communicate better. By speaking in a proper language like the use of correct grammar, pronunciation, etc.

4. Express views and opinions:

Education helps a person to express his opinions in a better manner. He can communicate with the large audience by writing in newspapers,  letters and video recordings.

Many poets, authors are renowned and famous worldwide due to their ability to influence people. This ability though is an inherent talent and education enhances their skill.

One can even communicate professional and personal issues in written form. They can do by email, letters, books, etc. Many people write novels, poems, stories due to their education.

5. Ability to serve the society:

Education also helped in the rise in the number of medical experts, engineers, teachers, etc. To provide services to such a vast population of the world we need many medical and other experts. Through education, we can generate the skilled personnel. This has lead to better health and also an improvement in lifestyle.

6. Use of technology: The food production, medicine, electronic gadgets, automobiles and other luxury items were developed due to the spread of science and technology among the professionals through studies.

So, without basic education, it would be difficult for one to use gadgets of modern technology.

early child education
Even use of social networking sites requires minimal basic education. So education helps us use technology in the better way.

7. Support to the economy: The means of economy and money making have changed with education. It is the primary cause of rising in the employment opportunities all over the world. Without education, a person can only perform lay jobs using his hands and legs. But due to education, he can work using his brain.

The advent of the internet, software and other technology could perform well due to education. This makes us generate colossal income and employment opportunities.

Maybe if people are not educated, these technologies would be of no use to anyone. So such vast income generation is possible due to educated humans.

8. Safe and secure transactions: Nowadays all the money related transactions happen through bank cheques, credit cards, etc. Without education, it would be difficult to understand the terms and processes and depend on others. This can give a chance for misuse to others. Having education would help one rely on to himself and make safer transactions.

9.Mind maturity: The mind gets matured by proper education and training. A person can judge what is right and what is not.  Education makes a person independent and helps him abide by the rules of the land.

He can earn his bread anywhere in the world without being dependent on family or his native state.

It also helps us to improve our discipline, self-control and even a sense of responsibility. Proper education of masses can cut the crime rate and other sorts of social violence.

Importance of education in society:
1. Propagation of knowledge: Transfer of knowledge from one generation to other or from country to other is possible through education.

For example, Newton’s laws which first came to the scientific world in 1700. These are still taught in schools and colleges through books and teachers. These essential laws can be spread to masses to a complete extent with education.

Similarly, the history of countries and the world can be explained to the current society. This helps them learn from the previous mistakes and experiences.

Thus education is a crucial method to pass knowledge of the past to the people of the present.

2.Improvement of technology:

Advances in medicine, war equipment, technology were possible due to constant exploration and research. People of current age carry this exploration. They could do so due to their education and knowledge about the past technology. Since they knew how the previous methods work, they could explore more. People with higher education in science, mathematics, and technology can do this.

Even findings and discoveries are published in magazines and journals to reach the masses. This spread is possible because masses are educated. Without education, they could not read or understand the technological improvements. Once followed, they can try for more betterment.

3. Better Social harmony: Education is a way by which people of different cultures, religions; sects come together during schooling, college, etc. Thus it helps them understand each other better and stay in mutual harmony. Therefore education can improve social harmony.

importance of education
Hence these are the advantages of education which makes it essential in modern life. If one is not educated, he will face different sort of problems. See the differences below.

Difference between Uneducated and educated person;

Qualities Uneducated person Educated person
Confidence Low on confidence in social affairs. Lack of proper education will keep one low in confidence in public affairs. Due to education there is high level of self confidence in social affairs.
Respect Is less respected by society. One notice those without education are less respected than those with proper education. Comparatively well respected.
Ease of life Depends on others to read a sign board or write a bank pay slips etc. Doesn't depend and will be self reliant on most issues.
learning Can gain knowledge of things happening around only by hearing. Gains knowledge of happenings by even reading books, magazines etc.
Growth in life Very difficult to occupy higher positions in society like a parliamentarian, civil officer etc. If proper effort is taken there are many chances to occupy higher positions in society.
Preferences In any position, business, social affairs, the one with lack of education is less preferred compared to educated one. More preferred compared to uneducated one.





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5 Best Places To Camp In The Himalayas

~ To appreciate nature, you have to live in it.

The great Himalayas are a haven for those seeking refuge in the wonders of the outdoors. Nothing brings you closer to nature than pitching a tent, setting up a fire and camping under the stars. Beyond breathtaking, these mountains are a tempting invite for explorers and adventurers who are looking to test their might and discover the unknown. Does this get you excited to make some plans of your own? Check out our favourite places to camp in the Himalayas for your next trip.

Pangong Lake, Ladakh

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At an altitude of over 4,300 metres above sea level, Pangong Lake is the world’s highest saltwater lake. The crystal clear waters of the lake reflect the majestic beauty of the surrounding hills, amplifying the beauty of this natural wonder. The lake reaches its ultimate brilliance during dusk and dawn when the sunlight shimmers on the water. Whether you choose to set up your own tent or go with one of the many campsites set up in the area, a camping expedition here isn’t for the uninitiated. Temperatures can get rather intolerable and altitude sickness could also pose a problem. However, the rewards of braving the inconveniences make this expedition completely worth the trouble.

Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

Nestled in the hills of the district of Kangra, Dharamsalais a quintessential hill station with its picturesque natural beauty. With conifer trees and the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountain range in the backdrop, Dharamsala comprises of a Lower and Upper section. With the former being the bustling town, Upper Dharamsala is also known as McLeodganj and is the gateway to many trekking routes in to the Himalayas. The most popular being the Triund trek, which takes you to the Triund peak in about five hours. Once in Triund, pitch your tent, unroll your sleeping bag and sit back and revel in your camping experience.

Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

Most famous for its Alpine blooms, the Valley of Flowers National Park spans 88 square kilometres in the Garhwal Himalayas. With spectacular natural scenic beauty like waterfalls and meadows, the flora and fauna here includes over 200 species of flowers like orchids and poppies, lots of birds and butterflies and wildlife like the Himalayan black bear and musk deer.  The best time to be here is from mid-July to end August when the valley is at its colourful best. While staying in the Valley of Flowers National Park isn’t permitted, the nearest campsite is at the picturesque village of Ghangaria, a few kilometres away.

Bhimtal, Uttarakhand

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Bhimtal is an adventure hotspot at an altitude of 1,370 metres above sea level. The picturesque Bhimtal Lake is the main attraction here along with ancient temples steeped in Indian mythology including the Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The forests and hills in and surrounding Bhimtal make for an idyllic location to camp under the stars. While here, make the most of the outdoors, going on nature walks and fishing.

Nahan, Himachal Pradesh

At an altitude of 932 metres above sea level, the hill station of Nahan is located atop the Shivalik range near Solan. A great summer camping destination, the weather in Nahan remains cool year around with winters seeing a significant drop in temperatures. With green conifer trees surrounding a manmade lake, Nahan makes for a fun camping holiday away from the stress of the city. 

So, where are you headed this coming weekend?