On Cloud Nine in the Abode of Clouds
As our bus drove out of Shillong, leaving the din and bustle of the town behind, the journey became more enchanting.
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Rabongla – A Peaceful Hideaway in A Himalayan Hamlet
As I drew the curtain of my room, I was gifted with a splendid view of the towering mountain ranges right from my bed.
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Bishnupur – The Land of Terracotta Horses & Temples
The journey felt very refreshing as our train chugged along the green rice fields surrounded by the white “Kash” flower, the harbinger of autumn in Bengal.
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Pyramids, Desert Wadis and the Deep Azure Sea
Finally, the moment arrived, I was all eyes. We took countless pictures and even tried to climb the steps of the Pyramid; it was a moment of unbridled joy.
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Angkor – A Tale of the Lost Kingdom
After entering the temple, we took a long walk on the main causeway to the entrance tower. I could see the curved inscriptions on the wall that tell a tale of a near thousand-year-old history.
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On Cloud Nine Atop the Blue Mountains
A car took us to Coonoor, it is situated in the outskirts of Ooty. It is a picturesque hill station and is covered with tea plantations everywhere. As our car drove up the winding road we were rewarded by a wonderful vista of rolling hills under a deep blue sky.
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A Visit to the Lands of the Striped King
After pausing for a night in Mysore, we headed towards Nagarhole; one of the biggest national parks in South India. The drive was scenic with the roads covered with abundance of verdure.
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Darjeeling – Tales from the Tea Aficionados’ Paradise
Last time when I had travelled there it was in the month of January. The temperature was hovering around 10 degrees at the day time, but the nights were freezing cold. As we landed at the Bagdogra airport, a car from the hotel came to pick us up.
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A Fun-filled Weekend at Mandarmani
Every year during the Durga puja we plan a short trip to some nearby places. This year it was no different as we planned a two nights stay in Mandarmani. It is a small seaside hamlet situated in the Midnapur district of West Bengal.
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Bundi – A Hidden Gem in the Aravallis
I am going to narrate my experience of staying at Bundi for a night. The town of Bundi is situated in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan, this place is less explored by the Indian tourists but we had the opportunity to be there and learn about the place and of its rich history.
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A Balinese Sojourn
Finally, the last day began with a nice Balinese spa. It was so rejuvenating, one must not miss it at any cost. We went beach hopping that day. First, we went to the Benoa beach, it is famous for beach activities. As I am not very much into water sports, I just took some vibrant pictures and headed to Nusa Dua. Now that is the place one would hanker for. The turquoise calm water of the sea and the vast white sand beaches will make one go weak in the knees.
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