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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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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

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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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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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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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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

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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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The Land of Smiles – Thailand

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Pattya | Bangkok The Kingdom of Thailand, as it is officially known, is a magnet for travelers around the world. Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui are among the 4 most visited/preferred cities/islands in the country. Thailand is famous more as a men’s destination, but the country has a lot to offer. I visited two very different from each other cities here – Pattaya and Bangkok. PATTAYA When we hear Pattaya city, the first thing that comes to mind is “it’s a men’s destination (especially in India)” due to its large sex tourism industry. However, it does have many family-friendly … Continue reading The Land of Smiles – Thailand