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Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Park: Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh

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Bedaghat || Bandhavgarh National Park || Kanha National Park After the whole 2 years of covid, we wanted to celebrate the new year somewhere. Though we needed to figure out where to go, it would be crowded everywhere. Most people would like to go out and celebrate. Therefore we wanted a place that would be less crowded, and we thought of going to the Jungle. Usually, resorts in Jungle have limited people staying, and you get the jeep exclusively for safari. You do not have to share it with anyone. Hence we decided to go to Bandhavgarh and Kanha National … Continue reading Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Park: Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh

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GIR National Park: Home of King of the Jungle, Gujrat.

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Gir National Park || Somnath || Diu Gir National Park is one of the most beautiful parks I have seen. It is the only place other than Africa where Lions are found in their natural habitat. We have been thinking of visiting GIR for quite some time now. But every time, it either got canceled or postponed. Finally, we booked our tickets during the Diwali holidays. GIR National Park There are 10 routes inside the GIR National Park, which are randomly allocated. You can try requesting a particular route if you wish to go. Routes 6 and 9 are considered … Continue reading GIR National Park: Home of King of the Jungle, Gujrat.

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Khajuraho: A Spiritual Journey Through Art

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Khajuraho || Panna National Park Khajuraho is one of the most beautiful temples I have ever seen. I was mesmerized by the beauty, rich culture, heritage, and spirituality of the Indian Ethos showcased through art here. It was a long weekend of 5 days of holiday (which is quite rare), and I was constantly bugging my husband to go someplace. After multiple yes/nos and a lot of research about where to go, we finalized Khajuraho and Panna National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This was after a long time; we traveled via train to Khajuraho. As we reached the station, we … Continue reading Khajuraho: A Spiritual Journey Through Art

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Unexplored Lansdowne, Uttrakhand, India

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It was the last week of Nov, and we were sitting and casually discussing. Suddenly, we realized it is our anniversary next week. It has been 12 years of togetherness, but we did survive with each other. We had all the drama, kittle, arguments, care, and love over the years, but we grew strong. We had our ups and downs, but we always had each other’s back. And we became friends first and then life partners. The journey of all these years of kinship thought of celebrating it. but were not sure due to covid-19 situation. We had all the … Continue reading Unexplored Lansdowne, Uttrakhand, India

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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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Majestic Land – Switzerland

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Bern | Geneva | Zuric | Lucerne | Lausanne | Montreux | Basel Magistic land of Switzerland: It has been a long time since I wrote about this dream come true- destination. It’s been over 10 years since I visited this place, but all my memories of this place are super fresh even today. It was my first place to travel abroad, and that too alone without family/parents. Switzerland is indeed a dream travel place for everyone due to its pristine scenic beauty, panoramic snow-covered mountains & glaciers, picture-card cities, crystal-clear lakes, and adventure sports like paragliding, skiing…etc. I went … Continue reading Majestic Land – Switzerland

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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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In Between the Lakes: Interlaken, Switzerland

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Interlaken, the adventure capital of Switzerland, is known for its better connectivity to various regions and is situated at the edge of 3 regions: Jungfrau, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. The view from this place is spectacular, especially during good weather. We, all our friends, decided to go for the famous adventure sport Paragliding, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But that day, to our dismay, the weather condition was not suitable to do so. It was a little drizzling that day, which resulted in all the activities being called off. I was very disappointed for not being able to do it. The … Continue reading In Between the Lakes: Interlaken, 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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Beaches, Highlands, Theme Parks: Malaysia

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Langkawi | Sabah | Selangor | Genting | Kuala Lumpur | Putrajaya I have been to Malaysia place twice, both officially with the company where I was working. My first trip was more fulfilling and relaxed than my second one. I was able to see and explore more of culture and sightseeing in my first trip. Malaysia is divided into two parts: Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. And fortunately, I could visit both these parts. And the more I traveled, the more I started loving this place. A few places that I have been: Langkawi/Kedah Also known as Jewel of Kedah, is one of … Continue reading Beaches, Highlands, Theme Parks: Malaysia

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Dream Destination: Mauritius

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Tourists Points: Beach | 7 Colour Earth | Volcano | Crocodile Park Adventure Sports: Under Sea Walk | Underwater Submarine Scooter | Parasailing | Banana Boat | Quad Biking It was my first offsite trip. I still remember, almost 2 decades ago, going to Mauritius. It was considered a luxurious place, and only rich people used to go. Actually, at that time, travelling abroad was a big thing. Not everyone could afford it. It was a fad in TV serials as well; they used to have a couple of episodes showcasing Mauritius as a couple went on a Honeymoon or a … Continue reading Dream Destination: Mauritius

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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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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

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Holy Place – Ashtavinayak, Maharashtra, India

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Ashtavinayak – literally means 8 Ganesha in Sanskrit. It is another very popular/well-known gateway (for youngsters)/religious place in the state of Maharashtra. The trip refers to visiting 8 distinct idols of Ganesha, which are situated around Pune. Lord Ganesha is worshiped for unity, prosperity, and learning and removes any obstacle. The pilgrimage is important because all the murtis were completely formed by nature and were not created by humans. We visited this place immediately after our marriage as there was an obligation that had to be fulfilled. Earlier, I was really upset as I generally do not like visiting temples. But I … Continue reading Holy Place – Ashtavinayak, Maharashtra, India