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Hidden Village – Shahpur, Maharashtra, India

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Nature’s Place – Hidden Village is a place to relax for people like us who live in urban cities and need desperate breaks from their regular city life. Quite a place to relax and refresh one’s mind by getting closer to nature. Hidden Village, the name says it all, is actually hidden from the world, the lesser visited/known weekend gateway from Mumbai, Maharashtra. Went to this serene, beautiful place last month. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Mumbai. After almost reaching this place, as per the GPS “destination on your right,” we couldn’t actually see this place; it was … Continue reading Hidden Village – Shahpur, Maharashtra, India

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Delhi: The Capital City of India

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Monuments | Temples | Museums and Galleries | Wildlife | Markets Delhi – the capital of our country, is full of life- a lively place with a lot of tourist attractions and amazing food joints…the list is endless. The image of the city is dampened by some serious issues with respect to women’s safety. ..etc., but every city/country in this world has both negatives & positives, and Delhi is no different. The city has its own charisma & culture. Living in the capital city for such a long time, I would highlight good things about the city. There are lots … Continue reading Delhi: The Capital City of India

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Queen of the Hills: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India

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Sahastradhara | Mussoorie Mussoorie is among the most famous hill stations in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It falls under Dehradun (capital of Uttrakhand) District, which is located approx 35 Km away from Delhi – the distance is approx 290 Km. Other famous hill stations of Uttarakhand are – Nainital, Kanatal, Dhanaulti, Lansdowne, Sattal, Almora, Kasauni, Bhimtal & Ranikhet. We traveled to Mussorie a couple of years back in 2011 from Delhi on a short vacation of 1N2D We hired a cab from Delhi and started our journey on a Saturday morning. On the way, we stopped for a … Continue reading Queen of the Hills: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India

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‘God of Beaches’- Ganpatipule, Maharashtra, India

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It was my wish for quite some time to visit lord Ganpati’s temple in Ganpatipule. Although I usually don’t like visiting temples, somehow, I had some kind of inclination to visit this place. Finally, my wish came true this year in March when we were in Mumbai to attend a family function.  And from there, planned our short trip to Ganpatipule. Ganpatipule falls in Ratnagiri district on the western side of Maharashtra and is also referred to as coastal ‘Konkan.’ Konkan in Maharashtra is nothing but a coastal belt, so all districts situated on this belt are commonly referred to … Continue reading ‘God of Beaches’- Ganpatipule, Maharashtra, India

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House of God – Harihareshwar, Maharashtra, India

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Harihareshwar is also referred to as the “House of God or Dev Bhoomi.” It is situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is a very popular weekend gateway for people from Mumbai, Pune…and other parts of Maharashtra. This Konkan place is best known for its temples and beaches. I have been traveling to this place every year since my marriage as it is a resident of our “kul-dev” Shiva. It is said that Shiv ji, along with Vishnu ji, Brahma Ji & Parvatii Ji, appeared here and blessed this place as their home. On a few visits, we stay … Continue reading House of God – Harihareshwar, Maharashtra, 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

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7th Sister & The Only Brother – Assam and Meghalaya, India

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7 Sisters and their only Brother – States of North East, as it is very popularly said. 7 Sisters – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura; 1 Brother – Sikkim is a very popular phrase used to define North East state of our country – India. North Eastern states have a very unique architecture and style that not only attracts you but also makes you feel proud of your rich heritage and culture. I think this part of India is still unexplored & preserves its pristine & rustic culture for amateur tourists to explore.We traveled to  – two … Continue reading 7th Sister & The Only Brother – Assam and Meghalaya, India