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Top 5 most romantic destinations in Himachal Pradesh

 September 20, 2015  

Himachal Pradesh is called to be one of the most beautiful places in India because it is mostly covered by mountains and many of its cities or places are on mountains. The whole state is beautiful and people who are planning for a vacation there or want to visit the romantic destinations of Himachal Pradesh then I have best answers for you. The top five romantic destinations of Himachal Pradesh start like this.

  • The first one is Kullu, the city has not much things to offer to the visitors, but the outwards have a more vibrant look for them. The beauty of this place is so good that people have it five out of five stars as a romantic destination all over India.

  • The second place is Manali which provides people with excellent views of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges which is why it one of the most beautiful places of Himachal places. The Rohtang Valley attracts a lot of visitors to enjoy the beautiful snow out there. Manali has also got many restaurants present that offer Bengali foods and also have signboards in Bengali language.

 

  • Dharamshala is the third most beautiful place of Himachal Pradesh which is also called the home of Dalai Lama. The beauty of this place is in its essence, the quite atmosphere of this place makes it beautiful for lovers who come here on a honeymoon vacation.

 

  • Fourth place is Shimla which is also the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. This is one of the affordable places in Himachal Pradesh as compared to other three mentioned above. People with small vacation budgets come here with their families to enjoy and lovers keep this place as one of their tour packages.

  • Kasauli is the fifth most beautiful places of Himachal Pradesh where lovers can go and enjoy along with other four mentioned places.
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7 Best Places in Kolkata that You Must Visit with Your lover

 September 17, 2015  

Having vast history, culture and even politics, Kolkata is actually called a place of eclectic beliefs and imaginations. Do not even think of brushing of this place as an old school. There are many wonderful places here to be enjoyed with your lover. Today I am here to tell you seven great places of Kolkata.

  • The first one is breakfast in Hatari restaurant.
  • Second is Princep ghat where lovers can go and enjoy their day while doing boating and having delicious spicy (Masala) food.

  • Not much far there is scoop, where delicious lovers can enjoy delicious ice creams with the beauty of sunset.

 

  • A great shopping is always mood refreshing for women, so the New Market is not much far from here. An evening spent shopping in new market is great as there are lots of shops providing different kinds of things for all genres of people.

  • A Bengali art film on love and romance at Nandan theatre after that makes the evening far better. The sound quality and the structure of Nandan is so great that even people from outside India come to watch movies here.

 

 

  • After the movie, dinner at Olypub with drinks of your choice is awesome. The food is delicious; the cook makes it awesome for all vegetarians and non vegetarians. For lovers, a day which has been spent without going to disco in the end is a loss.

 

  • So, after coming out of the Olypub, The Park Hotel discos are not too far. Dancing on lovely music and floors of discos of park hotel makes the day complete for love birds.

There are lots of other places in Kolkata which are also too great and can be visited, but for lover’s day out, there should be fun. Dancing, great foods with drinks, discos are necessary as without all these its feel like something is missing.

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Top Places To Visit In Jodhpur And Jaisalmer

 September 8, 2015  

India is the land of varying cultures and beliefs. Rajasthan is the royal state of the country. The land of Maharajahs has always had the power to attract tourists to its domains. The beauty of the splendid forts and vast deserts has captured the hearts of many. The cuisine and traditions followed in Rajasthan is unique and grand. Visitors have a range of attractions in store for them with camel rides, forts, palaces, jungle safari and much more. Every district in the state is a memory of the grandeur in the past. The fierce and brave Rajput’s ruled the state. Their pride and bravery was sworn upon by generations.

Kings and queens of the state were known for their strong and powerful willed nature. The people who are courteous and welcoming to their visitors are still following the legacy left by their predecessors. Royal families are still an important part of the magnificent state. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner etc. are some of the places to visit in Rajasthan. Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have several forts and palaces that are must see places for every tourist visiting the state.

Jodhpur the metropolitan city of Rajasthan

The city is one of the popular tourist locations in the state. The city has sunny weather through out the year and hence called as Sun City. The cuisine of the city is famous and is popular in the country. The city is known for their majestic forts and luxurious palaces, which is the proof of grand lifestyle enjoyed by the royals in the past. Mehrangarh fort is one of the major attractions in the city. Built during the mid 15th century the fort is surrounded by imposing walls. The carvings and intricate patterns in the palaces within the fort are grandiose.

There are palm prints on the gates, which are believed to be of the past that attracts attention. Museum within the fort has several exhibits including royal palanquins, costumes, paintings, arms etc. Jaswant Thada is an architectural spectacle. This beautiful memorial is built in rajasthani style and depicts the skill of artisans in the past. Gorgeous garden and lake surround this stunning complex.

Jodhpur the land of palaces

Jodhpur is home to one of the largest palaces in the world Umaid Bhawan palace. The majestic looking palace is the spectacular reminiscence of the grand lifestyle enjoyed by the royals in the past. The royals still occupy a portion of the palace. Ghanta Ghar, Balsamand Lake etc. are some of the other attractions in the city.

Jaisalmer, the golden city

The city is known for its beautiful palaces and temples. Being a world heritage site Jaisalmer has attracted tourists to the city in abundance. Jaisalmer fort also known as the golden fort is the major attraction in the city. The fort has temples, palaces and havelis within its magnificent walls. It is a sight to watch in the night when the beautiful golden sandstone structure glows in the dark. Bada Bagh is a memorial built by the royals in the past, which has beautiful view for picture perfect photos.

Patwon Ki Haveli is a huge five-storied construction with intricate carvings and decorated walls built in yellow sandstone. Gadisar Lake is an attraction, which has temples and chattris along its bank. The Thar heritage museum, Sam sand dunes, Desert nation park etc. are some other places to visit in Jaisalmer.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Gangtok

 August 29, 2015  

India is called god’s own country due to its scenic beauty and mesmerizing locales. Every part of the country is inviting and welcoming. Tourists from all over the world visit India to get a feel of the culture and traditional values of the country. India is a nation that has a variety of culture and ethnicity followed by the population. A country that has different traditions in all of its 29 states is in itself a spectacle. Every state has its own beautiful story to narrate. The varying climatic conditions in the country allows tourist to visit at their favorite time. The country has three seasons summer, winter and the monsoon.

Each climate is experienced for a few months before the next season sets in. India is divided into six regions north, south, east, west, central and north east. Sikkim is a state in the eastern region of India surrounded by the great Himalayan Mountains. The state has attracted several tourists due to its scenic beauty and ethnicity. It was only in 1975 that the state was merged with India after monarchy was dismissed. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and has several tourist spots located in the city.

Tourist spots in Gangtok

Gangtok has a wide variety of spots for the tourists to visit. The city has two rivers flowing on its eastern and western side. Tsomgo Lake is one of the most scenic and picturesque places in the city. The lake freezes during the winter. The people of Sikkim consider the lake holy and even has a small temple built on its side. The flowers and plants surrounding it enhance the beauty of the lake. The breathtaking reflection of the surrounding can be seen on bright sunny days.

Buddhist monasteries in Gangtok

Lamas have been residing in the serene and peaceful city of Gangtok since ages. Buddhism is one of the predominant religions in the state. There are several monasteries in the state but the Rumtek Monastery is the biggest and beautiful of them all. It has ancient relics made in gold adorning its sanctum. The monastery has a tranquil atmosphere, which makes the experience divine. Hanuman tok is another religious spot, which is surrounded by spectacular scenery. The temple is situated in high altitude and thus tourists can view the nearby landscape.

Beautiful waterfalls in Gangtok

Waterfalls are the ideal place for picnics and leisure trips. They are the ideal spots even for romantic interlude. Banjhakri falls is surrounded by dense greenery and is landscaped perfectly. It has a theme park, which has sculptures of the Jhakri culture. Another beautiful waterfall is the seven sisters falls. The seven identical falls have given it the name.

Refreshing hot spring in Gangtok

The winters in Gangtok are quite freezing in some years. Hot springs are a blessing to people during the winters. Phurchachu hot springs is a holy spot in Gangtok. The water is considered to have medicinal properties and good for the health. It is a scenic site and ideal for taking memorable pictures. The surroundings have snow clad mountain tips in the winter and is picture perfect then.

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Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations In India

 August 19, 2015  

Honeymoon comes once in a life time. This is the time when the newly wedded couples come closer to each other and cherish the relationship and memories for the rest of their life. It is essential to make this into a special one and for this it is crucial to choose one of the right honeymoon destinations. Here are some of the amazing destinations which comprises of hill stations to that of islands and historic places to choose from.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Hill stations have always been most preferred by people for their honeymoon. Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is one of the exotic places which is chosen for honeymoon as you can find it very close to nature offering complete privacy to the newly wedded couples.

Nainital, Uttarakhand

Nainital is one of the most preferred places for honeymoon; this is a charismatic hill station with plenty of lakes and beautiful sceneries. The weather is also quite pleasant, making it a perfect place for honeymooners.

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

This is said to be paradise on earth. You can choose this destination and cherish the beauty of nature around here! There are high mountains, beautiful lakes and valleys and many more sight seeing places around.

Ooty

Ooty is located at the Nilgiri Hills and is one of the popular hill stations in South India where people from all walks of life come for holidaying. Even couples can plan a romantic honeymoon and enjoy the lakes and other scenic places here!

Goa

A perfect place for the couples where they can have all the fun and enjoyment. Right from the beaches to that of night life, everything is happening here. People from all over the world come here for their honeymoon.

Coorg, Karnataka

Coorg which is in south of India is also a noted destination and preferred by people all over the world. There is amazing greenery all around which makes it quite cosy for people who come for their honeymoon.

Darjeeling, West Bengal

Darjeeling is an awe-inspiring hill station with beautiful weather making a perfect stay for the honeymoon couples. This has been one of the preferred destinations for honeymoon.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

If you want to have a different experience and want to choose some of the historic places for your honeymoon, then Jaisalmer is one of the best choices. This is one of the awesome cities where you can enjoy camel rides and the historic beauty while spending time with your loved ones.

Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep Is one of the beaches where you can experience a wonderful stay in the beach cottages. Of course this is one of the best honeymoon destinations in India!

Alleppey, Kerala

Backwaters in Kerala is another noted destination, the stay in the house boat is perfect for the newly married couples, here they can have a splendid time with each other.

There are several other fascinating destinations around the world which would leave people in wonder. From these tremendous choices choose the most charming place for your honeymoon!

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India’s Most Exotic And Stunning Lakes

 August 17, 2015  

It is the spectacular views of the lakes at several places that make them popular. They are beautiful and also provide a quiet and solitude atmosphere proving immense beauty to the place. Some of the most popular lakes across the country are given below.

Tam Dil, Mizoram

 

In the present cacophony a person would like the charm of the Tam Dil Lake which is six to eight hours drive from Aizawl.

Venna Lake, Maharashtra

 

This is one of the tourist spots where you can walk few miles and have a very soothing experience. This is a calm place far from the rigours of a metropolitan existence.

Sattal Lake, uttarakhand

The uniqueness that this lake presents is that it is at the foothills of the Himalayas giving a versatile look and a peaceful environment to the people.

Berijam Lake, Tamil Nadu

Located at Kodaikanal this has been one of the tourist attractions. If you are a nature lover, then this is the place for you. You can come here at any time and you would be mesmerized by the beauty around it!

Nakki Lake, Rajasthan

This is perhaps one of the places in the wish list of people. Nakki Lake is at Mount Abu which is one of the famous travel destinations. You would enjoy the sculpture and other temples too here.

Prashar Lake, Himachal Pradesh

 

This is one of the tourist spot nearly 50 Kms away from Mandi. This is said to be one of the beautiful lakes with an island in the middle.

Changu Lake, Sikkim

 

This is a wonderfully dreamy place and you would find it particularly nice in sometimes of the years during the seasons. Fresh vegetation and creeping plants give a spectacular view to the place. This is also known as Tsongmo.

Loktak lake, Manipur

 

There are floating river islands which makes it one of the most beautiful places. These water bodies are also called Phumdis. The speciality is that they change their shape and move from place to place depending on the seasons of the year.

Dal Lake, Jammu And Kashmir

 

This is for those who like nothing more than communion with nature. The most beautiful attractions, where you can enjoy the Shikara ride, none of which compares to the joy of this that you would hold for your life time.

Vembanad Lake, Kerala

 

Surprising, it may seem but this is a place of nature. This is called as gods own country, no wonder; you would find beauty at every nook and corner of Kerala. You would have much of the fun staying at the Alleppey, Backwaters. Perhaps, you would enjoy the sunset and also love being very close to nature, forgetting and leaving behind all your worries.

There are large numbers of lakes that are very beautiful and stunning. Some of them are extremely well maintained and are very neat and clean. These lakes reflect the beauty of nature that our country is blessed with. So take a trip to some of these beautiful destinations to enjoy the wonders of nature!

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7 Best Places To Visit During Monsoon Season In India

 July 15, 2015  

Monsoons in India are extremely wonderful and are quite diverse across the country. The period from June to September enjoys the South West monsoon while North West monsoon appears between October and November. Though this time frame is similar all over India, the amount of rainfall received in a particular place varies to a greater extent. Anyone planning a tour will have a thought about the season and the required precautions. In a tropical place like India, with varying climatic set up, planning a trip may seem to be tough. But the key is to know where to go when and that is what we discuss here.

1.Coorg, Karnataka

No one can pretend not to enjoy a gentle breeze in lovely green grassland with a warm and welcoming weather. You will enjoy all these in coorg in India, if you visit during monsoon. South Indian coffee has a worldwide reputation for taste. The first and best place among the coffee plantations of India is Coorg with its lovely mountains and picturesque terrain.

2.Alappuzha, Kerala

If you want the classic beauty of lush green and cool blue, you should definitely choose Kerala. Being a southern state of India and full of Backwaters, green hills and waterbodies, one can easily forget their worries by going there. Kerala itself has many beautiful spots. The boat house experience you get at Alappuzha is extraordinary as well as the time you spend in there is exciting. You can feel good at its mesmerising natural beauty.

3. Meghamalai, Tamil Nadu

It is one of the loftiest ranges in south India. It towers over 6000 feet. It is present in Theni district of Tamil nadu. The place receives both southwest monsoon as well as north east monsoon. The place is perfect for tourists to enjoy well.

4. AGUMBE, Karnataka

Agumbe, is the remote town in Karnataka which holds the record of highest rainfall in south India. It is the second country after cherrapunji in Meghalaya. The costal plain and its lowland forests of wildlife sanctuary attract many visitors. The monsoon clouds create a best situation there. It is virtually lost in mist and rain comes down in the ropes.

5. Anjuna Beach, Goa

It is the glorious Beaches of India. Italways draws the attention of people of various psychological and sociological set up. It has large stretches of white sands and rocky shorelines. It is the attractive place and many tourists come here to enjoy the beauty of it. Not only this beach, goa has many wonderful beaches including colva, arambol, palolem, vagator, baga etc.

6. Himalayas - The natural pride of India

Moving from south to north, the Himalayan ranges offer a variety of places to cherish during the monsoon season. Its climate, rainfall and altitude make people to visit again and again. The early rainfall with very high snow line supports various plant and animal communities. You can see some tree species which reports early flowering. It is the important place to visit in India.

7.Chadar Trek, Kashmir

Kashmir is the first place that comes to the mind thinking about Himalayas. Starting from its capital Srinagar, green and snow filled meadows of Gulmarg and Pehalgham Lake are at the top of the list. Narkanda and Kufri provide great hiking and skiing experiences. Chadar trek gives you best trekking experiences. The Zanskar River freezes to give amazing and adventures trek experience. It gives your pleasure and nice experience.

Choosing seven out of everything

Knowing all these you would definitely worry how much of these you can visit. If you choose 7 best places to visit during monsoon season in India, you can do well with the timing and can manage the tedious travels. These set of 7 choices will help you cover all sort of places from hills, lakes, lush green places to beaches in a go and will get you a feeling of having enjoyed most of the beauty in India. Plan to visit at least few of these destinations and recharge your energy for the rest of the year and work.

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Kerala’s Most Charming and popular Hill Destinations in India

 July 2, 2015  

Kerala is incredible with its nature beauty; this is one of the India’s popular destinations attracted by people from outside the country. Moreover this is also referred to be in short as gods own country because of elegant, situated in coastal side of India. It attracts huge number of visitors for every year throughout the globe, even this is such a fantabulous place of new married couples a great days to be with romantic places inside Kerala.

The city is very familiar because of its scenic nature speckled culture incites many. If you planning to visit some of the hill stations in Kerala then before that take a look about some gaining popular hill stations in Kerala. With so many plethoras of hill stations in India, Kerala is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations, attracted by tourist inside and from outside India. Many of them came to enjoy the holidays, captivating natural beauty and famous hills stations captures heart of every tourists to Kerala.

Popular hill stations in Kerala

The breathtaking hill stations, refreshing tea gardens, traditional style house boat, rejuvenating ayurvedic center and boat race, are major attractions of this destination. However the hill stations of Kerala are very perfect choice to enjoy holidays with family. Munnar is one of the well known hill station by most of people in India, the major attractions is tea garden and coffee garden, and gorgeous greenery makes pleasant and peace for mind. And few more information that to be exactly with an altitude of 6000 feet above sea level the hill station is situated. Eravikulam national park, which is home of nilgiri tahr and this, is also known more popular for atlas moth, which is one among world’s largest moth.

Idukki is known for its majestic mountains beauty, aromatic spices, and wildlife sanctuary is also located in this hill station. This is one of the must visit destination of Kerala and the arch dam is also popular tourist attraction of this places. It’s well renowned across the globe for this mountain is because of dense forest and availability of adventure activities attracts more tourists to this spot. The destination is best and perfect to enjoy trekking with natural ambience, ayurvedic center, and kuthumkal hills are wonderful spots here. Transport facilities are several for this region to reach, it’s better to go with choice of your budget.

Scenic views of hill station

Peerumedu is purely blessed with green slopes, originally the hill wan named by saint sufi saint peer Mohamed. Really this is suggested for people those who exhausted with city life, this is amazing place to relax and rejuvenate yourself with natures beauty. Usually newlywed couples spend time for honeymoon, even you can book this spot through tour packages, travelers can find the best mode to travel, before that search for the options. Wayanad is yet another well known hill station with different altitude and gives amazing view of wildlife sanctuary; here you can find wide range of birds, animals, so this makes Kerala even more popular. Some other hills stations thekkady, vagamon, attappady, devikulam are fantastic places one must visit when you plan a trip to Kerala check out these hill stations and major Kerala attractions.

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Top Reasons Why Should Spend Your Holidays in Leh & Ladakh

 June 22, 2015  

Planning a holiday in a beautiful place like Leh & Ladakh would be a wonderful choice to make if you like to be nature friendly and want more of a panoramic scene to watch. It could be quite a tough task to find the right vacation spot to spend your leisure time. If you have chosen this beautiful place then it is a sure thing that you love a cold place which only a hill station can provide. If you are looking at more reasons on choosing this as your holiday destination then here are few things I would like to high light which will help you get you close to choose this destination.

Beauty of this place is the top among other reasons

One of the top reason for you to choose this place as your holiday destination would be the sceneries that you can expect to see in this place. It is a place of beauty and this naturally beautiful place is complimented with the cold climate that it emits for you. There is nothing more beautiful than what nature provides us. You don’t have to fly far for such beautiful scenes; you can just visit this place. It cannot be any good than what it is for the panoramic scenes that it has in its face. You will definitely be amazed with the beautiful scenes that are waiting for you.

For good food that it serves

If you are a foodie then you would have definitely tasted momos and it would be the top in your list of favourites. You will get great food stuffs here in this place including momos and thukkpas. Having hot momos and thukkpas in the midst of a cold place like this would be an amazing experience for you and the best thing is that they don’t cost you much.

It is known for its festivals too

 

This is a traditional place with a lot of festivals celebrated in. You will enjoy being a part of these traditional festivals that will entertain you a lot. Hemis, kalachakra, Tak and phyang are some of the festivals that are celebrated in Leh & Ladak. It would definitely turn out to be a treat for your eyes and delight you if you visit this place in the auspicious season of these great festivals. The traditions and rituals that they follow are a worthwhile to watch through.

Trekking possibilities is one too

As there are a lot of trekking opportunities awaiting you in here, you cannot miss out on this destination especially if you are a trekking lover. It is great to bring in your group of trekkers to this place and experience joy of trekking with your team. Reaching those historical heights will give you a nostalgic feeling; you can also have a view of those villages that lies on the fold of trans-Himalayan ranges. You will not be able to view these unless you hit any of those mountain passes.

Some of the ancient Buddhist monasteries are also one of the attractions of this place. These strive to be the top most reasons for choosing Leh & Ladak as your holiday destination. Enjoy a great holiday with your friends and family.

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