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Top Preferred Yoga Destinations In India
International Yoga Day has been celebrated every year by millions of people across the globe on 21st June since it's inception in 2015. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual exercises or disciplines which originated and started in ancient India, helps to improve health happiness.
Millions of people are joining the moment every year and continues to growth across the world. If you too have been inspired by the yoga and want to roll out yoga mats somewhere at the best places but not sure where to go then surely the list will help you a lot in your plan for yoga tourism. And here we bring you a quick list of yoga retreat places for you. You may have visited many places from the list or have planned to go.
1] Rishikesh :
Rishikesh, a city nestled amidst beautiful mountains of Himalaya and on the bank of Ganga river, is at number one position in our list and should be on the first position as it is the capital of yoga practice of the world. There are a good number of yoga classes and ashrams where you can try your yoga practice
2] Varanasi :
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Varanasi always been on yoga practioner's radar as it is one of the premier yoga places. It is also known as Kashi and Banaras situated on the bank of holy river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh state. It is the most ancient city in India. There are several Yoga schools where you can go and learn or practice yoga.
Instead of this Varanasi is famous for numerous Hindu temples including Kashi Vishwanath Temple and many ghats and delicious food.
3] Goa :
Goa is not all about parties. In recent years, Goa has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for yoga practitioners. Goa's uniquely calm and soothing ambiance makes it one of a prime place for a yoga practice. If you want to have a vacation while practicing yoga in wonderful surroundings, Goa might be a good fit for you.
Spend a blissful week in a gorgeous Goa, surrounded by amidst best beaches and magically aesthetic culture. You can easy find the yoga retreats center with a simple search in Google. Few of them Bamboo Yoga Retreat, SWAN yoga retreat, The beach house and many more.
4] Auroville :
What could be a better place for your yoga tourism, if you are looking for a yoga retreat in south India.
Auroville is an experimental township in the state of Tamil Nadu. Silence and spiritual atmosphere of Auroville makes it a perfect destination for every yoga enthusiast. You could visit other places in and around Auroville, when you get time from yoga.
Take a local ride in and around Auroville with a cab to visit some of the most beautiful sights like Matrimandir, Auroville Bakery and Boulangerie, Auroville Beach[ restricted for swimming due to high tide], Auroville Botanical Gardens.
5] Dharamshala :
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Nestled amid dense forest of northern India, and surrounding stunning natural beauty makes Dharamshala a popular destination for Yoga retreat.
Enthusiasts will have plenty of yoga school choices to choose from with this, you can also have the opportunity to participate in yoga teacher training programs.
6] Manali :
Manali does not have as much yoga centers as compared with other places from the list but misty and beautiful Himalayas and lush greenery around it offers the perfect yoga retreat.
7] Mysore :
The list incomplete without including Mysuru. Mysore is famous for an excellent style of yoga to accommodate people of all levels. It's a home of Ashtanga yoga, Late yoga guru K. Pattabhi Jois’ founded the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute which is best known yoga schools in India and the world.
8] Kerala:
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It will be the perfect destination for you if you are looking for an Ayurveda and yoga retreat. Kerala is known as the 'God's own abode' which has been blessed with dense palms, bushy trees and serenity. ideally, people looking for solace and peace opt Kerala as their yoga destination.
So let’s make Yoga an integral part of our daily lives and also inspire others to do the same, for a better and healthier future.
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Best Place to Visit in March in India
Generally the month of March considered as a wonderful month of travel, with fresh mornings and evenings, and mostly warm sunny days. It would be best and recommended to go to a hill station or beach holidays which will be cooler.
Here is the list of most popular tourist places to visit in March.
Ooty :-
Ooty
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(image coutesy:Zigg-E- flicker)
Blessed with natural beauty, Ooty has endowed with scenic beauty and sprawling lush tea farms. It is located in Udhagai district in the state of Tamil Nadu. The temperature in Ooty in March dwells in the range of 15 to 22 degree celecious. There are many trasportation facilty to reach Ooty, you can have many buses and car rental from Coimbatore, Cochin, Mysore, Bangalore and Chennai.
Munnar :-
Munnar
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(image coutesy:Raj-flicker)
Second one of the best and most beautiful hill station situated in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala. Munnar is also blessed with the amazing natural beauty, misty hills and growing tea plantations. It could be the best choice for relax and have a great family getaway.
Kodaikanal :-
Kodaikanal
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(image coutesy:Thangaraj Kumaravel-flicker)
This picture perfect hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu also referred as the "Princess of Hill Stations". It will be the best place where you can relax and get lost in the lush green surroundings. Kodaikanal Lake, Berijam Lake, Palani Hills are few must visit places in Kodaikanal.
To reach here Madurai is the nearest airport at a distance of 120 km and Palani railway station at 65 km away.
To reach here Madurai is the nearest airport at a distance of 120 km and Palani railway station at 65 km away.
Sikkim :-
Yumthang Valley
(image coutesy:Joginder Pathak -flicker)
(image coutesy:Joginder Pathak -flicker)
It's a small state in northwest India situated in the Himalayas. The best time to visit Sikkim is March to June. A fresh cloudy morning, beautiful view of hills,the amazing richness of greenery and the scenic landscape wins every visitors heart and make it a must visit place during month of March.
Solophok Chardham, Yumthang Valley, Changu Lake, Rumtek Monastery, Nathu La, Lake Tsomgo are few popular places to visit in Sikkim.
Solophok Chardham, Yumthang Valley, Changu Lake, Rumtek Monastery, Nathu La, Lake Tsomgo are few popular places to visit in Sikkim.
Auli :-
Auli
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(image coutesy:Anuj Kumar Garg -flicker)
Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand State, it is one of the famous skiing and trekking destination in India and January to March are best time for skiing. Auli is bestowed with abundant natural beauty and the spectacular mountain ranges, tranquil panoramic natural view makes this place ideal for you to visit in this summer.
Manali :-
Manali
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(image coutesy:Saad Faruque -flicker)
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and surrounded by snow covered peaks, various beauties of Nature and pristine white snow attracts thousands of tourist around the world every year. Manali a beautiful town situated in the Kullu district of state of Himachal Pradesh state is famous for trekking, paragliding, rafting and mountain sports. Along with these there are many tourist places in Manali which are must visit.
Shillong :-
Shillong
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(image coutesy:Hrishikesh Sharma -flicker)
Located at the amidst sky touching hills Shillong is the capital city of the Meghalaya state. It is also know as the "Scotland of the East" The lush green landscape, waterfalls, forests, valleys and pleasant weather makes this place a must visit in the month of March to June.
Coorg :-
Abby Waterfall
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Known as the "Scotland of India" is located in the western ghats of Karnataka state. It is popular tourist getaway because of unique idyllic atmosphere, variety of coffee and tea plantations. Abbay Falls,Irupu Falls, Nagarhole national park, Raja’s Seat, Omkareshwara Temple Nisargadhama and Pushagiri are few must visit places in coorg.
Vrindavan :-
Prem Mandir
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Located in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh is a important Hindu pilgrimage place. It is considered that here Lord Krushna have spent his childhood days. As Vrindavan is renowened for the festival of Holi, it's recommended to visit and immerse yourself into the festival of colurs.
Mount Abu :-
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Mount Abu
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(image coutesy:wikipedia.org)
Mount Abu is the only hill station in the Rajasthan state and has been great retreat for summer vacations. No doubt the senic beauty and rich flora makes you relax and rejuvenate while enjoying scenic beauty and delicious dishes of Mount Abu.
Dilwara Jain Temples, Nakki lake, Peace Park, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunset Point and Guru Shikhar are few important places to visit in Maunt Abu.
Mount Abu is well connected with the other cities of the country. The
nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 km. from there one can hire a taxi, cab to reach Mount Abu.
Also, if you feel any other place can be added to the list, please comment below.
Dilwara Jain Temples, Nakki lake, Peace Park, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunset Point and Guru Shikhar are few important places to visit in Maunt Abu.
Mount Abu is well connected with the other cities of the country. The
nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 km. from there one can hire a taxi, cab to reach Mount Abu.
Also, if you feel any other place can be added to the list, please comment below.
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Less travelled beaches of Goa
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What comes to your mind when you hear of Goa? Beaches of course! Goa, being one of the popular destinations for holidaying on the sea shore, attracts millions of tourists every year. One will not get tired of visiting Goa, be it for a casual or a formal visit. Goa indeed is a tourist’s heaven by providing a true freak out time. Have fun, celebrate, be merry, relax and rejuvenate in Goa. It is that part of India which is the most explored one; yet, one will be surprised to know it is still left with unmarked corners.
This article makes an attempt to introduce some of the unexplored parts of Goa, focusing especially upon beaches. If you are on a family trip and want to spend some fun times with kids, then visit commercialized beaches in Goa. These beaches provide snacks stalls, water sports, and other entertainments like paragliding, scuba diving, kayaking etc. When we talked about the beaches in Goa, it hosts both commercialized and secluded beaches. Most of the commercialized beaches are situated in the North Goa whereas South Goa hosts most of the secluded ones.
Goa, situated on the western coastline of India, is best known for white sand beaches, churches, temples, and fenny! It is well connected by air, road and railways. It may sound funny, if you search for a city named Goa anywhere in Goa you would not find. Goa is the name given to the entire region on the Arabian Sea coast comprising North and South Goa. So, where would you land up if you are an outsider? You may choose either Panjim in North Goa or Madgaon in the South Goa section as base destinations to travel around the region.
Reaching Goa:
Panjim is the headquarters of North Goa which is at about 550 km from Mumbai. Madgaon, headquarters of South Goa, is just 45 minutes drive from Panjim. However the airport is based at Dabolim in Vasco, 35 minutes drive from Panjim. Goa has two railway heads: one at Vasco, the other at Madagaon which is connected by Konkan Railway services.
Pro tip :
Well chauffeur driven sanitized rental cars, tourist taxis, rental bikes, autos and buses are available for inland travels. Accommodations providing budget, luxury and premium services would be easily available during off season. Advance booking of hotels would be preferable if you are travelling during Christmas vacations.
If you are interested in exploring secluded beaches in Goa, let me tell you, go towards the south. Make Madagaon the base destination, and explore each beach a day if you are there for more than a week. Southern beaches are less travelled, least crowded, and most of them provide completely secluded private beach resorts.
Let's See Beautiful South Goa Beaches :
Let us start with Colva Beach which is situated near Madgaon city. It is just 15 minutes drive from Madgaon (Margao). This was one of the secluded beaches of South Goa up until recently. Now, it is attracting more and more visitors and hence it has become a popular beach providing entertainment and luxury. It is stretched 20 km on the Western Coast.
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Colva Beach
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If we move towards the south of Colva, we find the Benaulim Beach. You can locate the Church of St John the Baptist here on a hill top. This is basically a fishing village. You can buy wooden crafts and furniture here.
Cavelossium Beach is just half an hour drive from Madgaon. This beach, along with Varca and Mobor beaches, is known to be the most non-commercialized beaches of Goa. A Less crowded beach of course. You may find huts converted as restaurants here and there.
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Goa is stretched up to Sadashivghad, but Sadashivghad belongs to Karwar district in Karnataka. Sadashivghad is the place where Kali River merges into Arabian Sea. As we move on to further southwards, we find two most important beaches on the western coast situated in Goa. One is Agonda Beach and other one is the Palolem Beach.
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| Palolem Beach Image Courtesy:Prajna LS |
Agonda
is situated at about 35 km from Madgaon. This is for those who would
love lonely beaches. Agonda beach is completely untouched by
commercialization and less crowded compare to other beaches in South Goa. You would not find any snacks stalls or accommodation
here. It is a lonely white sand beach good for photographers who would
like to explore wild and raw nature.
Palolem beach is
at about 40 km from Madgaon and is a bit inhabited beach. You would
find quite a few beach resorts, secluded huts and commercial stalls
here. Another advantage is that you can have a boat ride to visit nearby
islands. Be careful about high tides and weather conditions.
If
you are frequent visitor to Goa, make your holidays something special
when you visit Goa next time. Explore the South Goa. Be different this
time!
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Vacation packages: Consider SUV rental
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Eco resorts: an emerging trend in India
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Travel and hospitality sector in the Indian scenario is rapidly growing. It has become more organized, approachable and trendy than before. Especially, the hospitality sector had never been so versatile. Accommodations are available in various forms to suit the travelers coming from diverse backgrounds and having diverse tastes.
Cozy resorts providing spiritual healing centers, palaces converted into luxury hotels providing royal treatment, houseboats for a romantic holiday, a night at some remote jungle resort and huts on trees for a meditative mind…you can think of countless combinations like these. Backwater stays, rural home stays and village stays are gaining global recognition. You will be surprised to find the one in some or the other corners of India.
As a major breakthrough, Eco Tourism has gained widespread popularity. As per the definition, Eco Tourism provides a unique traveling experience for nature lovers. It is another name for responsible traveling to save natural environment and to create awareness regarding the preservation of natural environment.
Eco friendly accommodation (Eco Resorts) is a part of that project. This is an effort to re-connect with the lifestyle that has gone into oblivion. In village stays, you would be offered to stay in the traditional style houses so that you can have a firsthand experience an Indian village lifestyle. You get village home stays in Coorg, Kerala, and the North-Eastern states of India especially.
Features:
Eco resorts will be built without harming the local environment by utilizing what is available at local sites. Basic amenities will be provided along with hot water and internet facilities. Housekeeping department will ensure that there will be eco-friendly/organic products kept inside each room. If it is located in any sanctuary area there will be a guided tour or wildlife safari attached to that. Trekking, hiking, and camps will be arranged by the local guides. At present, you would get cottages, bamboo and wooden huts, houseboats, tree top huts and village home stays in India.
Location of some major Eco Resorts:
‘God’s Own country’ Kerala has the highest number of eco lodges and resorts in India. ‘Tourindia’ group of enthusiast were the pioneers in the field of backwater tourism in India. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the most visited destination. You would get houseboats, tree houses, Tiger Trails, eco-lodges and cave-houses for nature lovers.
Karnataka state is renowned for Bandipur resorts, Nagarhole jungle Inns, home stays in Coorg, Dandeli resorts, Kabini reservoir lodges, cottages at B.R.project. You can enjoy wildlife safaris, joy fishing, trekking, bird watching, elephant rides, and many more attraction in these resorts.
Some of the famous Eco- Lodges:
Features:
Eco resorts will be built without harming the local environment by utilizing what is available at local sites. Basic amenities will be provided along with hot water and internet facilities. Housekeeping department will ensure that there will be eco-friendly/organic products kept inside each room. If it is located in any sanctuary area there will be a guided tour or wildlife safari attached to that. Trekking, hiking, and camps will be arranged by the local guides. At present, you would get cottages, bamboo and wooden huts, houseboats, tree top huts and village home stays in India.
Location of some major Eco Resorts:
‘God’s Own country’ Kerala has the highest number of eco lodges and resorts in India. ‘Tourindia’ group of enthusiast were the pioneers in the field of backwater tourism in India. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the most visited destination. You would get houseboats, tree houses, Tiger Trails, eco-lodges and cave-houses for nature lovers.
Karnataka state is renowned for Bandipur resorts, Nagarhole jungle Inns, home stays in Coorg, Dandeli resorts, Kabini reservoir lodges, cottages at B.R.project. You can enjoy wildlife safaris, joy fishing, trekking, bird watching, elephant rides, and many more attraction in these resorts.
Some of the famous Eco- Lodges:
- Tusker Trail resort at Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
- Corbett Riverside Resort, Claridges Corbett Hideaway, The wild safari Lodge at Corbett National Park.
- Krishna Jungle resort, Kanha Jungle Lodge, Tuli Tiger resort at Kanha National park.
- Wild Grass Lodge at Kaziranga National park.
- Kumarakom Lake resort at Kumarakom Bird sanctuary.
- Spice Village Hotel, Taj Garden retreat and Lake Palace Hotel at Periyar Wildlife sanctuary.
- Tiger den resort, Tiger Moon resort, Sher Bagh at Ranathambore.
- Sundar Chital Tourist Lodge at Sunderbans.
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Booking a Cab for 1st Time?
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Travel through
Gone are those
strenuous and lengthy naval expeditions for the exploration of
unknown territories. Today we fly over oceans in a few hours! We
travel through countries and travel across borders. We travel for
recreation, business, and also for an exploration of unknown places.
Basically, to travel means to move from one place to another that we
all know.
Did you know that the
word ‘travel’ was derived from the old French term called
‘travail’? Interestingly, ‘travail’ means ‘to toil hard’
or a ‘laborious task’. In the past, traveling was considered a
laborious task due to the hardships one had to go through while
traveling from one place to another.
The term was largely referred to ‘exploration’ of new places. People traveled on barefoot, in carts and manual carriages. One can imagine the difficulties of passing through thick jungles, wild forests, mountain valleys and desert having no hopes for a ‘safe return’. Today, a traveler stumbles upon countless tea shops and restaurants at every stop to fill his empty stomach. Truly it was a ‘laborious task’ for our ancestors to travel.
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The term was largely referred to ‘exploration’ of new places. People traveled on barefoot, in carts and manual carriages. One can imagine the difficulties of passing through thick jungles, wild forests, mountain valleys and desert having no hopes for a ‘safe return’. Today, a traveler stumbles upon countless tea shops and restaurants at every stop to fill his empty stomach. Truly it was a ‘laborious task’ for our ancestors to travel.
Even amidst such
hardships some of our brave ancestors took up expeditions and kick
started the exploration of unknown territories because of which the
world looks so small a place to invent anything new now! One needs no
vehicles to travel through these days. Wondering how?
All of us are
explorers now on the net. We travel through and across borders in a
second. No hardships. We cull information about travel destinations,
book vehicles and tickets, reserve accommodation and all that takes
no time.
I am not a travel
enthusiast, most of my expeditions are of recreational kind, and
family oriented trips. Love to sit and sip in a couch at a corner of
my sweet home and I do travel through my mind, and try to reach
across all depths of my inner world.
So, you guess, the
word ‘travel’ travels through barriers of time and place!! Still
wonder…what leads one to move from one place another. Why does one
‘travel’?
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Bridge Day!!
Mother’s
day, father’s day, birthday, daughter’s day, rose day,
valentine’s day, earth day, doctor’s day, engineer’s day…….
The list would go on and on … the point in counting some of this
special occasion’s day is Bridge day is coming near, 19th
October. To be honest I have not heard about it before some days.
So this
first day official Bridge day was celebrated in 1980 in US in West
Virginia. It is an annual one day festival in West Virginia. It was
the started in the celebration of the New River Gorge Bridge. For
many years it was world’s tallest steel single span bridge which is
now ranked on the fourth no. On the bridge day, bridge is opened for
BASE jump. Automobiles are banned on the bridge this day. In 2013,
New River Gorge Bridge is listed on the National Registrar of
Historic Places.
The
Wikipedia definition of the bridge is; ‘a structure built to span
the physical obstacle such as water body, valley or a road’.
Bridges are considered as the marvels of structural engineering. Some
bridges are definitely breathtaking in aesthetic point of view.
Let’s
take a look at some important bridges in our India.
- Bandra-Worli sea link
Image courtesy: alltouristattraction.org I cannot imagine any other name of the bridge at the top of the list other than ‘Bandra-Worli sea link’; standing still, strong and proudly at in the capital of Maharashtra, aamchi Mumbai. It is also known as the Rajiv Gandhi sea link. The bridge is cable stayed. It links Bandra and western suburbs of the Mumbai.It was a big time project in terms of everything. It costed 1600 crores ($356.8 millions). It was a project by Maharashtra state & road development completed by Hindustan Construction Company and designed by DAR consultants. It is India’s largest sea bridge. - Annai Indira Gandhi Bridge/ pamban Bridge
Image courtesy: commons.wikimedia.org It is in the Tamilnadu state of India. It is India’s first sea bridge. It connects Rameshwaram Island to mainland of India. It is India’s second largest sea bridge. It is both road and cantilever railway bridge but mainly used as the rail bridge. It has double leaf bascule midway which can be raised to let ships pass by under it. - Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Image courtesy: civilfeeds.com It was the longest bridge in India at the time of construction and was inaugurated by Indira Gandhi in 1982. It joins Hajipur and Patna in Bihar. It is also known as the Ganga setu. It is graceful in appearance. It is one of the longest river bridges in the world. - Howrah bridge/ Rabindra Setu
Image courtesy: wakpaper.com Kolkata, the cultural Capital of India, has this famous Howrah Bridge. I remember while watching my favorite movie Yuva I was attracted towards this architectural beauty also. It is on the Hooghly River. This bridge connects Kolkata and Howrah. Its official name has been change to Rabindra setu but it is famously known as the Howrah Bridge. Whenever there is mention of Kolkata, there are writers, poets and art, right from Ravindranath Tagore a Nobel Prize winner in literature to high end fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Famous poet Rudyard Kipling has mentioned in his in city of dreadful that ‘this is worth coming across India to see this’.
- Golden bridge
Image courtesy: rediff.com It is a bridge in Gujarat state. It joins the Ankaleshwar and Bharuch. It was built by British Govt. The name Golden Bridge refers to the cost required at that time to build the bridge. But it is a marvelous structure standing well in condition even after going through Gujarat floods and earthquake. It is one of the longest cantilever types of the bridge. - Godavari Rail Bridge/ Kovvur-Rajahmundrry BridgeIt is Asia’s second longest road cum Rail Bridge. It is actually now a sister bridges the old Godavari Rail Bridge was built in British era of India in 1900 and it was spectacular and now the new Godavari Rail Bridge is built as a substitute for it by Hindustan Construction Company. The new Godavari Bridge is beautiful in aesthetics having the arches over it.
Image courtesy: indiamike.com - Panvalnadi Bridge
Image courtesy: civilfeeds.com It is the Rail Bridge in Maharashtra. It was the tallest Bridge in India but it lost title because of the grand project being completed in North India. It is in the Kokan region of the Maharashtra. It was the project by Kokan Railway Corporation. It was awarded by the Indian Institute of Bridge Engineers and American Concrete Institute as the most outstanding concrete structure in India. - Jadukata bridge
Image courtesy: walkthroughindia.com
It is
the longest span cantilever type of the bridge in India. It is in the
Meghalaya state. It’s built on the Kyunski River. It is listed in
the one of the most beautiful bridges in India.
The
exciting thing on the occasion of this post about bridge day is I
came to know that the world’s highest railway bridge is on its way
of completion in Jammu & Kashmir on Chenab River. Kudos!!
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Now its time to explore Mumbai
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How people pronounce Mumbai-Bombay,Mayanagari,Bambai,Bombay is pronounced as Bomb-(b)ay which almost everyone gets right.In Hindi, it is pronounced as Bum-bu(t)-ee, most non-Indians wouldn’t know this pronunciation exists.However, most English speakers pronounce it as “Moo-m-bye“or whatever you may like to call it,Mumbai People,also known as the 'Mumbaikars'
For some people Mumbai is a city of freedom, for others people it is a city of opportunities.For some people it is a city that never sleeps, for others people it is a city with no nightlife. For some people it is a city of glitz and glamour, for others people it is a city of slums and squalour.For some people it is the city of vada pav,pav bhaji and bhelpuri mmmm yummy, for others people it is a city of fine dining. For some people it is a city for the sons and daughters of the soil, for others people it is a city of migrants. For some people it is a city that does not care, for others people it is a city with a never say loss spirit. For some people it is a city of future, for others people it is a dead city. For some people it is a city of dirty beaches,the Marine Drive and the Gateway of India, for others people it is a city with history stretching back to two millennia ago.
Mumbai doesn't have as many historical attractions,you'll find everything from Beaches to Bollywood.The most common attraction in Mumbai are Gateway of India,Haji Ali,Juhu,Gorai beach and Marine Drive Chowpatty Beaches,Colaba Causeway,Flora Fountain,Esselworld and water kingdom.But there are some hidden places in Mumbai and these are attraction that visitors don’t necessarily know about and the city’s local residents easily overlook.
1) The Elephanta Caves,from Gateway of India
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2) Fashion Street,at Mumbai CST Azad Maiden
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3) The Asiatic Library,at Mumbai CST
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4) Prithvi Theatre,at Juhu
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5) Bandra Fort,at Bandra (W)
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6) Worli Sea Link,at Bandra (W)
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7) Mount Mary Church,at Bandra (W)
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8) National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) at Nariman Point
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9) Nehru Planetarium at Worli
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10) The Imperial (Mumbai),Tallest Towers in India,at Tardeo
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11) India's own Disneyland Adlabs Imagica at Khopoli on Mumbai-Pune expressway
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If you are planning to visit above destination,book your car in advance for your comfort travel in the city. Our online car rental services in Mumbai provides hassle free travel service offering a pleasant and memorable experience to the customers.Book online or call our 24x7 booking helpline number : 0888-885-5220
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Tourist Places in Leh
Leh is second largest district in India in terms of area. It is located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It was earlier the capital of Ladakh, a Himalayan kingdom. It is located at the altitude of 3524m. Leh is connected to other parts of India by two roads. National highway 1D connects it to Sri Nagar via Kargil. Other one is Leh Manila highway but it can be troublesome as there are many high passes and risk of land sliding along the road. However you can fly here as Leh has its airport called Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee. It is well linked by several flights to Delhi, Sri Nagar and other major cities of India. Leh is not connected by rail.
What to see:
Though Leh is situated in remote parts of India, it houses many places of interest and historical importance. Palace of King of Ladakh is situated in Leh. At present it is being renovated as it was in ruined condition. There are many beautiful views outside the palace.Namgyal Tsemo Gompa :
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist temple. It was built in 1430 and remains open only between 7am to 9am for the Morning Prayer.Soma Gompa :
Soma Gompa is another Buddhist building in Ladakh. Karma Dupgyud Choeling is monastery of Karma Kagyu tradition.Shanti Stupa :
Leh also house Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist religious building. It is built by Japan and worth visit place.Pangong Tso :
Pangong Tso is beautiful lake situated at the altitude of 4350m. Its blue water surrounding majestic mountains makes it perfect tourist destination.War museum :
War museum in Leh is interesting place to visit. The museum has the display showcasing history, tools of the trade related to army operation, replica of Siachin battlefield.Donkey sanctuary :
Donkey sanctuary in Leh is another place of attraction. The sanctuary is nothing but a home to helpless donkeys. It remains open for the people throughout the day. Offering juicy carrots and small donation is most welcome here for the welfare of these animals.Leh also offers its tourists adventurous activities like trekking and river rafting. It has a number of trekking routes while Zaskar and Indus Rivers offers tourists thrilling experience of white water rafting.
Best Time to visit:
April to July is the best time to visit as its offers a splendid view of beautiful natural surronding of Leh.
Other details:
Tibetan antiques, replicas are most preferred shopping items of tourist in Leh. Main bazaar is the place where one can get these Souvenirs. The bazaar also houses many sweet shops which sell sweets along with Samosas, Chana Dal with Puri and other Indian foods.
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