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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

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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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Party Capital – Goa, India

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Fun, Frolic, Adventure and Nightlife are all synonymous to Goa. The city is simple to understand as compared to other states of the country. It is divided into 2 regions: North Goa and South Goa. Both regions are just opposite to each other in terms of activities/characteristics.  Introducing Goa North Goa is more for parties and having fun with friends. All the carnivals and festivals happen here. One can enjoy anything here, from beaches, churches, forts, water sports adventures, etc. While South Goa is more for relaxation. Grabbing a book or taking a sun bath are the activities which one … Continue reading Party Capital – Goa, India

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Day Trip from Delhi, India

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Pratapgarh Farms | Chowki Dhani It is always difficult to decide a place for a day trip from Delhi, especially when you have small kids. One needs to consider a lot of factors before zeroing in on a picnic place. There are a lot of questions that pop up – is it a baby-friendly spot? Can I take food inside? Can we carry baby bags? How much time will it take to reach the place, etc.? etc. Have listed two such places which are baby/kids friendly. And the best part is, this place is for everyone. There is something for … Continue reading Day Trip from Delhi, India

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Uttrakhand, The Lake District: Nainital, Naukuchaital, Sattal, Bhimtal

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Nanital | Naukuchaital | Sattal | Bhimtal Nainital, known as the “Lake District of Uttarakhand”, is one of the most popular hill stations in India, especially for Northern India – it serves as a weekend gateway tourist destination. I always wanted to visit this place for two reasons: one, it is a beautiful place, and second, it is near to Delhi. Generally, people tend to visit those places that are far away and ignore the places that are nearby, thinking they can travel to these places anytime. And nearby places always get ignored as taken-for-granted destinations. We went there in … Continue reading Uttrakhand, The Lake District: Nainital, Naukuchaital, Sattal, Bhimtal

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Adventure Capital of India: Rishikesh

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The trip to Rishikesh was one of my best adventures and cherished trips. Not only was it well arranged/planned, but it was also my last trip as a bachelorette (before getting married) with friends. We were a group of 5 mad people (3 girls & 2 guys). We started our journey early in the morning, at around 6 am, in our own vehicle from Delhi to avoid city traffic. When I look back now, it is very easy to plan things when one is single, with family. A lot of factors have to be considered while traveling, especially with kids. It … Continue reading Adventure Capital of India: Rishikesh

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Ancient Historial Town, Neemrana, Rajasthan, India

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Neemrana is the place where I wanted to go from the day I heard about Flying Fox Adventure. It was the major attraction for me to visit this place. So I was after my husband’s life to go there over a weekend….. We went in Mar, which is not a good season to travel as the day gets quite hot. Luckily, the weather was pleasant during our visit to this place. We preferred to drive down in our own car and stayed here for 1 night, 2 days. It was a 3-hour drive. We reached the hotel at around 1 … Continue reading Ancient Historial Town, Neemrana, Rajasthan, India

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Hills, Beaches, Mountain Pass: Gateways from Mumbai

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Mahabaleshwar | Matheran | Lonawala | Alibaug | Malshej Ghat When I was in school, I always had some inclination toward official conferences and tours. I always used to think “wow – it’s so much fun in travelling/conferences”. My fantasy soon became a hard reality, and I got to know the fact that all these conferences are super hectic. Luckily I got a chance to roam around during all my conference places in the free time. Mahabaleshwar Mahabaleshwar is a small hill station in the Western Ghats range and is among the popular gateway destinations from Mumbai. The hill station … Continue reading Hills, Beaches, Mountain Pass: Gateways from Mumbai

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Exploring Haryana, India

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Gurgaon | Kurukshetra | Karnal Haryana is a state in the Northern part of India. It surrounds the capital, Delhi, from three sides, forming the northern, southern, and western borders of Delhi. Hence, the state is very scattered. The state has its own charm and has a couple of tourist spots. Gurgaon Gurgaon is located at the southern border of Delhi.  It is mainly known as an industrial and financial hub due to many companies having their headquarters. It has many big malls and several good restaurants for partying. The major tourist attraction is – Kingdom of Dreams, which is … Continue reading Exploring Haryana, India

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Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India

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We all friends were discussing a one-day trip to some place where everyone could spend some time with each other and also get a break from their regular routine.  After a lot of discussions, somebody suggested – “let’s go to Sariska – it’s a place nearby & we can come back in a day” Bingo – everyone agreed instantly. On the day of our picnic, we all started early(to avoid traffic jams) in our cars and met at a decided point (as people were coming from different parts of the city), from where we further started our journey together. It … Continue reading Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India