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City Of Malls and Much More- Noida

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City of Malls, Noida, is considered as the most modern, greener city, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is well connected with all nearby regions Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. Noida is also popular for its malls, which cater to all segments of society, from low-budget products/outlets to high-end cuisine /brands. Every mall in Noida provides something unique to its visitors, ranging from rich shopping experiences, specialized cuisine restaurants, movie experiences, theme malls, adventure parks, playing alleys, etc. In all, it provides complete entertainment for the whole family. Here’s the list of things one can look forward to doing … Continue reading City Of Malls and Much More- Noida

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One Crazy City – Delhi

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Delhi has been given many names – “dilli dilwalo ki, craziest city, loud city, noisy city, dirty city, polluted city, happening city”- and though sometimes I agree with its associations, the city surely has its own charm. You have to visit the city to experience its charm, culture, street food, and vibrancy. The city offers something for everyone – be it tourist places/monuments, markets for shopping, food streets, almost anything one wants. I have visited all the places multiple times, but still whenever i visit them, it always shows me something new, the side which I didn’t notice earlier. This … Continue reading One Crazy City – Delhi

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Silicon Valley of India – Bangalore

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The Bangalore/Bengaluru trip was one of my most cherished trips of mine. I was eagerly looking forward to this trip. It was late January, and I happened to ask my closest friend if she was interested in traveling in February. And she instantly said YES. And then, all the excitement started. We started planning for this trip. We had many things to take care of as we were traveling with kids – from child-friendly destinations, food, good staying options, weather, etc. Finally, we shortlisted Bangalore as it has many nearby options to go. And most importantly both of us had … Continue reading Silicon Valley of India – Bangalore

ASIA, India, Maharashtra7 Comments

Home of Satguru Sai Baba – Shirdi, Maharashtra, India

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“Chalo Bhulava Aaya Haiiii Shirdi Sai Baba Ne Bulaya Hai”. As the Indian saying goes, “jab tak bhulava nahi aata, tab tak nahi ja sakte” (one can pay a visit to the holy place only when god himself has called you and wants you to see). Well, I didn’t believe much in this saying and always felt it is you who decides whether you want to go or not. But now i think, i kind of have some belief on this saying. So the story goes like this. It was early this year when we all went (me, my son, parents, … Continue reading Home of Satguru Sai Baba – Shirdi, Maharashtra, India

ASIA, India, Rajasthan4 Comments

The Sun, The Moon, The Stars, The Planets – Astroport India

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Astroport | Dadhikar Fort Long weekends are always a boon and the time to travel for a travel freak like me. I love to explore new places and experiences whenever I get an opportunity. This time, I experienced something unique that I never thought I would ever search for. While searching for weekend getaways from Delhi, a blog on Astroport suddenly popped up, and we instantly decided to finalize this place. It was the long weekend of March, thanks to Good Friday. And we decided to go and see the stars, planets, moon, sun, galaxies, formations…etc, technically, the sky, the … Continue reading The Sun, The Moon, The Stars, The Planets – Astroport India

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Peacocks and Lotus – Yeola, Maharashtra, India

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It’s my sister’s wedding. And the most important rather exciting work is to go shopping. So we all decided to go to Yeola to purchase a traditional Maharashtrian saree – “Paithani.” The saree is made with very fine thread with a Peacock design at the Border and Pallu. But nowadays, Lotus is also being made instead of Peacocks for variety. The saree looks really elegant when worn. Yeola is the only city in the State of Maharashtra to purchase traditional Paithani at a wholesale rate. So it is only advisable to go there if one wants to buy sarees in … Continue reading Peacocks and Lotus – Yeola, Maharashtra, India

ASIA, Haryana, India2 Comments

Largest Craft Fair – Surajkund Mela, Haryana

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I was very fascinated with the term Mela (in Hindi)/Fair (in English) from my childhood. And all thanks to our Bollywood movies. Brothers or family members used to get separated from each other in Mela and reunite later after many years. This used to be the plot of many Bollywood movies. Finally, I got a chance to fulfill my wish this year in the 32nd Surajkund Mela organized in Faridabad, Haryana. The Vibrant Surajkund Mela Surajkund Mela is at par with international standard fairs and is the world’s largest craft fair. This festival is held yearly for 15 days in … Continue reading Largest Craft Fair – Surajkund Mela, Haryana

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Land of Rising Sun – Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Tokyo is the capital of the country and the world’s most populous metropolis. It offers seemingly unlimited choices of shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining to its visitors. We planned our trip last December to celebrate the new year. We wanted to be the first ones to welcome the year 2018, as the sun rises first in this country, followed by other countries. The country is so vibrant, organized, and technologically so forward that you really enjoy the different colors offered by the city. We stayed here … Continue reading Land of Rising Sun – Tokyo, Japan

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Walk in Mysterious Places – Kyoto, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Kyoto is known as a repository of Japanese culture. The city is the spiritual heart of Japan. Kyoto has surely gained popularity as a must-visit destination because of its incredible attractions for tourists. The city alone offers  2000+ temples and shrines. I got an opportunity to visit this place couple of months back in December. We had planned to stay in Kyoto first for a couple of nights, followed by Tokyo for our remaining stay (generally, people do the opposite). Upon landing at Narita airport, we … Continue reading Walk in Mysterious Places – Kyoto, Japan

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It’s Deer Calling – Nara, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Japan’s first permanent capital, now known as Nara, is full of historic treasures and scenic beauty. The city is compact, and the highlights can be packed into a day tour. We clubbed our Nara tour along with a couple of things to see in Kyoto. We started our tour to Nara post lunch. There are mainly three interesting places to see here. Todaiji Temple The Great Eastern Temple is one of the most famous and significant temples in Japan. The massive building houses one of the … Continue reading It’s Deer Calling – Nara, Japan

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The Snowing Beauty – Nikko, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko We were very excited this morning as it was the last day of our trip to Japan and also the last day of the year 2017. Remembering the last day gave me such a nostalgic feeling on my journey to this place. Here I go –   We woke up early and reached our first meeting point in Tokyo, which was only a 2-minute walk from our hotel. From there, we boarded a bus to reach our second meeting point, i.e., the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. It … Continue reading The Snowing Beauty – Nikko, Japan

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City of Four Seasons – Hakone, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Hakone is known for its scenic beauty throughout four seasons. Due to its pleasant weather, one could travel to this place at any time. It is one of the most popular destinations traveled due to its proximity to Tokyo and stunning views of Mt. Fuji. Hot Springs, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake ropeway are other big attractions for foreign travelers. Hakone tour was scheduled in the second half of the day, post lunch. The itinerary didn’t excite me much. After witnessing Mt Fuji in the morning, … Continue reading City of Four Seasons – Hakone, Japan

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The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko As the Japanese say – “A wise man climbs Fuji once, and a fool twice.” I didn’t even try to be part of either one. But yes, Fujisan is definitely a must-visit place in Japan. Mt Fuji, known to be Japan’s highest mountain peak, is also one of the most active Volcanoes in Japan. The temperature in winter goes as low as -40 degrees at the top. The other way to witness this beauty, if you do not wish to hike on foot, is to go … Continue reading The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan

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Nihon – Nations of Islands in East Asia – Japan

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Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Japan has always been a fascinating nation. Of late, many of my friends have gone to Japan, and I have been hearing a lot of stories and things from them. Finally even I got an opportunity to see and live all the stories heard. Nevertheless, everything I heard was true. Here, am sharing a story on things I found super fascinating in Japan: Train System Train System – Travelling in Japan is very easy due to its train system, which I believe is the best in … Continue reading Nihon – Nations of Islands in East Asia – Japan