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Kerala Backwaters- A magical place where time stands still.

Kerala is very often referred to as God's own country. If you visit Kerala Backwaters you will understand why it is rightly called so. The first picture that comes to my mind when I think of Kerala is that of a houseboat sailing in backwaters,lined with coconut trees. The backwaters of Kerala comprises of scenic… Continue reading Kerala Backwaters- A magical place where time stands still.

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Munnar : The story behind a cup of tea

Munnar is a beautiful hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. The word 'Munnar' in Malayalam means the land of three rivers. Munnar is nestled between hills and lush green tree plantations. It is a beautiful hill station, here you can treat your eyes to vast expanses of tea plantations,forests,valleys and mountains. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhOiecZBdWE/?taken-by=wander_with_sakshi   Munnar… Continue reading Munnar : The story behind a cup of tea

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Kochi in a day

Kerala has been ranked one of the best tourist destinations in India. I recently visited Kerala and now I am sure why Kerala is called God's own country. Kerala is serenely beautiful. Our first destination in Kerala was Cochin which is also called Kochi. Cochin is a major port on the Arabian Sea,and is one… Continue reading Kochi in a day

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Hyderabad : The city of Pearls and Biryani

Hyderabad is a unique city as it is the twin capital of the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad is the perfect blend of the old and the new-it is known to the world for its 400 year old Charminar and now for its emerging IT companies. For most of the people the first… Continue reading Hyderabad : The city of Pearls and Biryani

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Vizag- The Jewel of East Coast

Confused about whether you want to spend your holiday by the beach or want to enjoy the scenic beauty of hills. There is one place where you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Vizag also known as Visakhapatam is the largest city of Andhra Pradesh. Vizag is nestled among the hills of the Eastern… Continue reading Vizag- The Jewel of East Coast

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Cherrapunjee : The wettest place on planet Earth

  In school all of us have studied in geography that Cherrapunjee is the wettest place in the world. Ironically when I visited Cherrapunjee there was no sign of rain and it was a bright sunny day. But beyond the rains, Cherrapunjee is a fascinating place. Cherrapunjee which is also known Sohra is 60 km… Continue reading Cherrapunjee : The wettest place on planet Earth

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The Abode of Clouds : Meghalaya

  Meghalaya is one of the seven sister states of North-East India. The word 'Meghalaya' in Sanskrit means Abode of clouds. The most famous tourist destinations in Meghalaya are Shillong and Cherrapunjee. Shillong is the capital of the state and the largest city. Reaching Meghalaya :  By AIR : (1)  Shillong Airport. (2) Guwahati Airport -… Continue reading The Abode of Clouds : Meghalaya

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Jungle Safari in Kaziranga-the land of Rhinos and an encounter with the Royal Bengal Tiger.

As a child I have grown reading Jungle Book and watching Mowgli. The idea of visiting National Parks and Sanctuaries has always fascinated me. When it comes to wildlife safaris in India,the adventure gets really big in the National Parks in India.The National Parks are home to a fascinating diversity of flora and fauna. Recently… Continue reading Jungle Safari in Kaziranga-the land of Rhinos and an encounter with the Royal Bengal Tiger.

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Plunge into the divine beauty of Kashmir in the depth of winters

Jammu & Kashmir is the northern most state of India and is also known as the crown of India. Due to the impeccable natural beauty Kashmir is called the Paradise on Earth.Despite the occasional political disturbances,this marvelous state is a treat to the eye.The Kashmiri people at large have a wonderfully welcoming aura which immediately… Continue reading Plunge into the divine beauty of Kashmir in the depth of winters