United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the United States' recognized memorial to the Holocaust. Nearby the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the USHMM offers for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust historical past. It is devoted to helping leaders and citizens of the world face hatred, prevent genocide, enhance human dignity, and enhance democracy. With an working price range of just under $78.7 million in 2008, the Museum had a team of about 400 employees, 125 contractors, 650 volunteers, 91 Holocaust survivors, and 175,000 members. It had regional offices in New York, Boston, Boca Raton, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

Since its commitment on April 22, 1993, the Museum has had nearly 30 million guests, such as more than 8 million school children, 91 heads of state and more than 3,500 foreign authorities from over 132 countries. The Museum's guests came from all over the world, and less than 10 percent of the Museum's guests are Jewish. The USHMM’s selections contain more than 12,750 artifacts, 49 million pages of archival records, 80,000 historical photographs, 200,000 authorized survivors, 1,000 hours of archival footage, 84,000 library items, and 9,000 oral history reports. It also has teacher fellows in every state in the United States and almost 400 university fellows from 26 countries since 1994.

How to reach ?

We strongly advise visitors to take the Metro (subway) to the Museum as public parking in the area is very limited.

The nearest Metro stop is Smithsonian (orange or blue line), located one block east of the Museum. Exit the station at 12th Street and Independence Avenue and walk one block west on Independence to 14th Street. Cross 14th Street and turn left; the Museum is the second building on your right.

The Metro stations and Metro routes to the Museum are accessible to wheelchair users. For more information about the Metro, please consult the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s website at www.wmata.com.

Parking

The Museum has no public parking facility, but there is a paid parking lot located on D Street, SW, between 13th and 14th Streets, and some metered parking along Independence Avenue.

For vehicles bearing the appropriate access tags, the National Park Service has designated approximately ten accessible parking spaces at and around the Washington Monument, along Independence Avenue west of 14th Street, and at the Tidal Basin parking lot.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Tickets

Admission : free

From March through August, timed passes are required to enter the Permanent Exhibition. No passes are required for any other Museum exhibitions

Online Pass Booking

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Timings

Permanent and Special Exhibitions: 10 a.m. – 5:20 p.m.

Hall of Remembrance: 10 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.

Museum Shop: 10 a.m. – 5:20 p.m.

Museum Cafe: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Library: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday–Friday (closed all federal holidays)

Archives: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday–Friday (closed all federal holidays)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Location

100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024-2126

Phone Number: 202.488.0400

Website: www.ushmm.org

World War II Memorial

The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national importance devoted to Americans who served in the armed forces and civilians for the duration of World War II. It consist of 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches bordering a plaza and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the previous site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

It was opened on April 29, 2004, it was devoted by President George W. Bush on May 29. The memorial is administered by the National Park Service under its National Mall and Memorial Parks group. As of 2009, It receives more than 4.4 million people at the memorial each year.

Freedom Wall

The Freedom Wall is on the west side with a perspective of the Reflecting Pool and Lincoln Memorial behind it. The wall has 4,048 gold stars, each addressing 100 Americans who died in the war. In front of the wall lies the message "Here we mark the price of freedom"

How to reach ?

From Baton Rouge

Take I-10 East. At the I-10/ 610 split, bear right to stay on I-10 East. Continue onto US-90 Business West. Take the Carondelet Street exit. At the base of the exit ramp, turn left onto St. Charles Avenue and continue under the bridge, towards the Lee Circle traffic circle. Take the first right off the roundabout onto Andrew Higgins Drive. You will see The National WWII Museum in front of you. Turn left onto Camp Street and take the first right onto St. Joseph Street. Turn right onto Magazine Street. The main entrance is at 945 Magazine Street. See information on parking below.

From Biloxi/Gulfport

Take I-10 West towards New Orleans. Exit US 90 Business West on the left towards Westbank/Claiborne Avenue. Merge onto US 90 Business West. Take the Carondelet Street exit towards St. Charles Avenue. Turn left onto Carondelet Street and take the first right onto Howard Avenue. At the Lee Circle traffic circle, take the second right onto Andrew Higgins Drive. You will see The National WWII Museum in front of you. Turn left onto Camp Street and take the first right onto St. Joseph Street. Turn right onto Magazine Street. The main entrance is at 945 Magazine Street. See information on parking below.

From Hammond

Follow I-55 South to I-10 East. At the I-10/ 610 split, bear right to stay on I-10 East. Continue onto US-90 Business West. Take the Carondelet Street exit. At the base of the exit ramp, turn left onto St. Charles Avenue and continue under the bridge, towards the Lee Circle traffic circle. Take the first right off the roundabout onto Andrew Higgins Drive. You will see The National WWII Museum in front of you. Turn left onto Camp Street and take the first right onto St. Joseph Street. Turn right onto Magazine Street. The main entrance is at 945 Magazine Street. See information on parking below.

From the Northshore

Take US-190 East to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Merge onto I-10 east. At the I-10/ 610 split, bear right to stay on I-10 East. Continue onto US-90 Business West. Take the Carondelet Street exit towards St. Charles Avenue. Turn left onto Carondelet Street and take the first right onto Howard Avenue. At the Lee Circle traffic circle, take the second right to Andrew Higgins Drive. You will see The National WWII Museum in front of you. Turn left onto Camp Street and take the first right onto St. Joseph Street. Turn right onto Magazine Street. The main entrance is at 945 Magazine Street. See information on parking below.

From the Westbank

Take US-90 Business East to the Crescent City Connection Bridge. Cross the bridge and get in the right lane. Take the Camp Street exit. At the base of the Camp Street exit ramp, you will see The National WWII Museum in front of you. Continue on Camp Street past the Museum and take a right on St. Joseph Street. Turn right onto Magazine Street. The main entrance is at 945 Magazine Street. See information on parking below.

Parking

The Museum has one paid parking lot on Magazine Street, across from the theater, with the entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive. Parking rates are:

For 7 hours – $10.00

For 12 hours – $15.00

For 24 hours – $40.00

Additionally, there are several other paid parking lots in the neighborhood not owned by the Museum.

World War II Memorial Timings

Museum Exhibits and Museum Store

Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Beyond All Boundaries at The Solomon Victory Theater

A 4D experience narrated by Tom Hanks

Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Showtimes on the hour

Final Mission: USS Tang Experience

An interactive look at the final voyage of most successful submarine in World War II

Sunday–Thursday: 9:35 a.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 9:35 a.m. – 5:35 p.m.

Showtimes at 15, 35, and 55 after the hour

The American Sector Restaurant + Bar

Open daily

Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily

Happy Hour: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily

Dinner Sunday–Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner Thursday–Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Soda Shop

Open daily: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

World War II Memorial Tickets

For Museum

Adults: $24.00

Senior (65+): $20.50

Students: $14.50

Military with ID: $14.50

WWII Veterans: Free

For Museum + Beyond All Boundaries or Final Mission

Adults: $29.00

Senior (65+): $25.50

Students: $14.50

Military with ID: $19.50

WWII Veterans: Free

Museum Exhibits, Beyond All Boundaries and Final Mission online tickets

BB's Stage Door Canteen online booking

American Sector Events online tickets

World War II Memorial Location

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone Number: 504-528-1944

Fax Number: 504-527-6088

Website: www.nationalww2museum.org

Manali

Manali

Manali is a valley nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley. It is located in the Kullu district, about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla, 309 km (192 miles) northeast of Chandigarh and 544 km (338 miles) northeast of Delhi, the federal capital. The small town, with a population of 8,096, is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin. It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the gateway to Lahaul and Spiti district as well as Leh.

Places to Visit in Manali

• Hidimba Devi Temple

Hidimbi Devi Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himachal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553.

• Solang Valley

Solang Nala (Valley) derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide its reputation as a popular ski resort. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winters. Snow melts during the summer months starting May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200 metre hill), paragliding, parachuting and horse riding. A ropeway was recently opened. Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway or Climbing (Trekking)

• Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.

• Bhrigu Lake

Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Gulaba village. It can be reached by trekking either from the Vashishth temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, which is close to the town of Manali or from Gulaba village. Actually there is no settlement in Gulaba and is actually an area of the Pir Panjal mountain range. It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu.

• Pandoh Dam

The Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam on the Beas River in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Under the Beas Project, the dam was completed in 1977 and its primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation. Part of a run-of-the-river power scheme, it diverts the waters of the Beas to the southwest through a 38 km (24 mi) long system of tunnels and channels. The water is used for power generation at the Dehar Power House before being discharged into the Sutlej River, connecting both rivers. The power house has an installed capacity of 990 MW. The system diverts 256 cumecs (9000 cusecs) of Beas waters to the Satluj River. The project was completed in 1977.

• Manali Sanctuary

The Manali Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The sanctuary starts about 2 km from Manali. It is the catchment of Manalsu khad. A path from Manali log huts and Dhungri temple passes through dense Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple forests. Musk deer, Monal and Brown bear, Leopard and Snow leopard are some of the common animals seen here. Herds of Ibex are seen migrating in the glacier zone in summers. The area of the sanctuary is about 31.8 square kilometres. The following area was declared as a sanctuary on 26 February 1954, under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection Act of 1933.

• Beas River

The Beas River also known as the Biás or Bias, is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres (290 mi) to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab.

• Hamta Pass

Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4270 m (14009 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between Lahaul and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. Hamta Village is located below Sethan village and from there it got its name Hamta Pass. This pass is frequently used by shepherds of lower Himalayan region, seeking for high altitude grassland in the dry cold desert of Lahaul during summer time. Numbers of wild flowers and herbs grow at the altitude between 3000 to 3800 m. Vertical rock walls, water falls, hanging glaciers, tiny lakes, peaks rising above 6000 m are main characteristics of this trek. People need a proper guide to cross certain glaciers. From Hamta pass one can extend their journey towards the beautiful Chandrataal.

• Great Himalayan National Park

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), is one of India's national parks, is located in Kullu region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The park was established in 1984 and is spread over an area of 1,171 km2 at an altitude of between 1500 and 6000 m. The Great Himalayan National Park is a habitat to numerous flora and more than 375 fauna species, including approximately 31 mammals, 181 birds, 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 11 annelids, 17 mollusks and 127 insects. They are protected under the strict guidelines of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972; hence any sort of hunting is not permitted. In June 2014, the Great Himalayan National Park was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The Unesco World Heritage Site Committee granted the status to the park under the criteria of "outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation".

Transportation

• Air Transportation

The nearest airport Bhuntar Airport (IATA code KUU) is at Bhuntar town, situated on NH21 about 50 km (31 mi) south of Manali and 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Kullu town. The airport is also known as Kullu-Manali airport and has more than a kilometre long runway. Air India has regular flights to the airport from New Delhi.

• Road Transportation

Manali can be reached from Delhi by national highway NH 1 up to Ambala and from there NH 22 to Chandigarh and from there by national highway NH21 that passes through Bilaspur, Sundernagar, Mandi and Kullu towns. The road distance from Chandigarh to Manali is 310 km (190 mi), and the total distance from Delhi to Manali is 570 km (350 mi). Luxury buses (including Volvos) usually ply overnight on this route and are available from all major bus terminals. Besides 12 Non-AC services, HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs five daily Volvo and AC buses on Delhi-Manali route and two separate Volvos by HPTDC (Himachal Tourism Development Corporation).

Khajjiar

Khajjiar

Khajjiar  is a hill station in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India, located approximately 24 km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about 6,500 feet (2,000 m) above sea level in the foothills of the Dhauladhar ranges of the Western Himalayas and peaks can be seen in the distance.  It is part of the Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary. Khajjiar can be reached from Dalhousie, the nearest major town and hill station, by bus in an hour or so. It has a rare combination of three ecosystems: lake, pasture and forest.

• Mini Switzerland

On 7 July 1992, Mr. Willy T. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it "Mini Switzerland". He also put a sign board of a yellow Swiss hiking footpath showing Khajjiar's distance from the Swiss capital Berne-6194 km. Khajjiar is among the 160 locations in the world that bear topographical resemblance with Switzerland. The counselor also took from Khajjiar a stone which will form part of a stone collage around the Swiss Parliament to remind the visitors of Khajjiar as a Mini Switzerland of india".

Places of interest
The best entertainment in Khajjiar is to walk around the lake or to go for long walks in the thick pine forests. Children enjoy this place because of the freedom of movement and the sloped terrain which permits them to roll down to the lake without getting hurt. Another attraction is horse riding.

• Dauladhar mountains

Dense deodars, pines and lush green meadows are characteristic of Khajjiar. Since Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can get panoramic views of the mountains.

• Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary

The Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary which has a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is densely covered with Deodar and Fir forest.The place is a favorite spot for picnics and trekking.

• Khajjiar Lake

Khajjiar Lake is a small lake, surrounded by saucer-shaped lush green meadow and a floating island. The dense growth of weed called vacha has made its earth spongy. Now the banks stand covered by a thick layer of earth, formed by the years of dust settling down on the weeds.

• Khajji Nag temple

A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to the 12th century AD made by the king of chamba Preeti Singh . The temple has a golden dome and due to which it is also known as 'Golden Devi Temple'. In the mandapa of the temple one can see the images of the Pandavas and the defeated Kaurvas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood. This temple is dedicated to snake (Nāga) worship and there are some snake idols inside. The temple also has idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Hadimba.

• Trekking

Khajjiar offers numerous trekking opportunities. Khajjiar to Dainkund is a 3.5 kilometre easy to moderate trek. The trek starts 6 kilometres from Khajjiar on the Dalhousie-Khajjiar road and ends at Pholani Devi Temple at Dainkund. This trek with a well-defined trail and moderate ascent is an excellent trek for beginners and children. The trek offers excellent views and a beautiful camping site.

Pangong Lake-Ladakh

Pangong Lake-Ladakh

Location‎: ‎Ladakh‎, ‎Jammu and Kashmir, India

Pangong Tso, Tibetan for "high grassland lake", also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km2. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It is not a part of Indus river basin area and geographically a separate land locked river basin. The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.

Red Fort-Delhi

Red Fort-Delhi

Location - Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856. It is located in the center of Delhi and houses a number of museums. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political center of the Mughal state and the setting for events critically impacting the region.

Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. The imperial apartments consist of a row of pavilions, connected by a water channel known as the Stream of Paradise (Nahr-i-Bihisht). The fort complex is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity under Shah Jahan,[citation needed] and although the palace was planned according to Islamic prototypes, each pavilion contains architectural elements typical of Mughal buildings that reflect a fusion of Timurid and Persian traditions. The Red Fort’s innovative architectural style, including its garden design, influenced later buildings and gardens in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, Braj, Rohilkhand and elsewhere.

Every year on the Independence day of India (15 August), the Prime Minister hoists the Indian "tricolour flag" at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally-broadcast speech from its ramparts. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of the Red Fort Complex.

Kāʻanapali Beach

Kāʻanapali is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 1,250 at the 2010 census. The master-planned town is located in the Old Hawaii ahupuaa of Hanakaʻōʻō, as in the same name of the southern end of Kaanapali Beach's Hanakaʻōʻō Canoe Beach.

Major resort hotels now on Kāʻanapali Beach are the Hyatt Regency Maui is opened in 1980, Maui Marriott is opened 1982 now turned into timeshares, Westin originally opened as the Maui Surf in 1971, then rebuilt as the Westin 1987, Kaanapali Beach Hotel (1964), Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa (1963 but completely rebuilt in 1996), Royal Lahaina (1962), and Maui Kaanapali Villas (originally a Hilton when it opened in 1963)

Siesta Beach

Siesta Beach is situated on Beach Road on Siesta Key. Rest Beach is known as a standout amongst the most lovely shorelines anyplace in the world.[citation needed] At the "Incomparable International White Sand Beach Challenge" held in 1987, it was perceived as having the "whitest and finest sand on the planet."

Not at all like beaches somewhere else that are made up for the most part of pounded coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz, the majority of which originates from the Appalachian Mountains. Even on the most blazing days, the sand is reflective to the point that it feels cool underneath.

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is a ancient art museum situated at 8th and F Streets NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 1962 and started out to the public in 1968. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its selections concentrate on images of famous Americans. The museum is located in the historic Old Patent Office Building.

The National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum are the eponym for the Collection Area Washington Metro station, situated across the intersection of F and 7th Streets NW.

National Museum of African Art

The National Museum of African Art is an African art museum situated in Washington, D.C., United States. The museum is one of nineteen under the side of the Smithsonian Institution. It was started in 1964 and it was actually situated at the Frederick Douglass House in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

In 1979 the museum was moved over to the Smithsonian and shifted to the National Mall. It opened up in its current location, as one of two institutions, designed generally underground, in the quadrangle complex regarding the Smithsonian Institution Building in 1987.