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Jewel in the Crown: Jungfrau, Switzerland

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Eismeer | Eigerwand Station | Ice Place | Alpine Station Experiencing Jhugfraujoch or Jungfrau is the highlight of any trip to Switzerland. This is a different world altogether. The view from here nearly takes a breath away – glaciers all around, snow crunches under your feet, icy air across your face, and chilling wind with little drizzle on your body. One can only understand what I am trying to say, is by visiting this heaven. I got an opportunity to visit this wonderful place when I was studying. I never thought in my dreams that I would ever go to … Continue reading Jewel in the Crown: Jungfrau, Switzerland

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Island of the God’s: Bali, Indonesia

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It has been more than 7 years ever since I went to Bali, but it still feels like yesterday. All the memories related to this place are so fresh. Well, one of reason for this place to be special is it was our honeymoon destination – perfect, serene, and the most beautiful. I remember back then it was not that famous tourist spot for Indians and was only seen as a couple destination, but in the last 3-4 years it has become one of the favorite destinations for Indians be it couples, family and even corporates – many conferences /outbound meetings are being … Continue reading Island of the God’s: Bali, Indonesia

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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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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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Agra: City Of Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Agra || Fatehpur- Sikri Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, is one of the most popular places people visit from all corners of the world. It would not be wrong to say that Agra is a synonym for the Taj Mahal. The city is famous because of this spectacular monument, the Taj Mahal – the 7th Wonder of the World. I have seen this place many times. And I must say it is not on the list of places where I would like to go again and again. A one-time visit is good enough for me. But I end up … Continue reading Agra: City Of Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh, India

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“Heaven” on Planet Earth – Kashmir, India

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Srinagar | Gulmarg | Pahalgam Kashmir…….Yes, it is very rightly said….it is a heaven on Earth. The state is blessed with exquisite natural beauty – snow-clad mountaintops, exotic orchids, lush green pastures, forests….& much more than you can think of… It was our 3rd anniversary & we chose Kashmir for the celebration. The decision could not have been better… We went in Dec, and it was a really chilly winter in Kashmir. I must say one should visit Kashmir during winter (which is considered a not-so-friendly season for travelers). In Dec, you would see more foreign tourists than Indians. This … Continue reading “Heaven” on Planet Earth – Kashmir, India