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Revealing the Treasures of Assam Assam , a beautiful North-Indian state, is culturally diverse. It shares its borders with Bhutan, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Bangladesh. Though the state is culturally vast, Assamese is the mother language that is spoken by many. Brahmaputra river is the lifeline for the state. As it flows through the state it makes the temperature mostly cold with rains occurring throughout the year. Further, it is best known for its tea plantations, archeological sites, wildlife sanctuaries and parks besides many other popular tourist places. As the state is blessed with some breathtaking sites and tourist locations, it has a flourishing tourism industry. Therefore, before planning a trip to Assam one must be fully aware about the many tourist places that must be visited to complete your journey to this northeastern state. Guwahati Guwahati is the key urban center of the state that draws a large number of tou...

Travelling is my favorite activity off the busy routines and office deadlines. This time around, I planned to visit Himachal Pradesh and witness the ethereal beauty of the mountains. Staying in a metropolitan city one will come across huge building and infrastructure marvels, but out there in the foothills of Himalayas lies a beautiful world. This world is also called Himachal Pradesh which is often referred to as the land of snow. Being single, I planned my trip with my best buddies and went to every single destination that the state has to offer. It was a month long trip and we pretty much covered every nook and corner of the state. Below is a detailed account of some of the highly visited location in Himachal Pradesh and which are worth the visit. 1)  Shimla North Indian state Himachal Pradesh is known for its mountain peaks and cold weather. Of all the hill stations that the state has, Shimla is one of the most popular holiday destinations and remains the summer capital ...

Dhwarkadheesh temple is located in Gujarat is another pious place of great importance for the Hindu Devotees. One of the four dhams has significance because it is another shrine that is said to provide salvation to mankind. Dwarka itself has a deep meaning. While Dwar means door, Ka means Brahma, ie. the path to salvation. Built near the shore of Gomti, it is also called the Jagatgir or trilok sundar, Mythological History The temple is the pious place of Lord Krishna. After leaving Mathura, Lord Krishna stayed in Dwarka for a very long time. According to legends, a small girl called badana was a devotee of Krishna and so she regularly visited the temple to offer her prayings. One day, impressed by her devotion, the principal deity started walking with her. The priests of the temple thought that she might have stolen the deity and were asked to return the same. The small girl Badana on the hand offered gold equal to the weight of the deity in return. They all agreed out of greed ...

Located in the foothills of Himalayas in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is one of the most pious worshipping places for hindus. It is one of the four dham that is believed to be the place to attain moksha or salvation according to Hindu mythology. Placed within the cusp of Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, this Badrinath temple sits serene and is epitome of natural beauty. Devotees with unwavering faith are drawn towards this religious temple to offer their prayers. It is situated about 3100 meters about the sea level and near the shores of River Alaknanda. The Hindu Mythology According to Hindu mythology, visiting the dham is mandatory once in a lifetime to attain salvation from the cycle of life and death. It is known that a Hindu God called Lord Vishu meditated under the Badri tree for over 1,000 years to prevail peace upon the human race. The temple has a one meter tall statue of Lord Vishu sitting in the self meditating place known to be Swayam Vyakta Kshetra of ...

In all, goa has about 54 beautiful beaches that have their unique qualities. Of these beaches, some of them have gained immense popularity amongst tourist and offer a number of fun activities. These include Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Vagator, and Palolem which was attributed to CNN amongst the top 20 beaches to visit in Asia. Baga, Candolim and Calangute beaches are located in north goa and boast of some of the best nightlife, trance parties and pubs that offer cheap seafood and bear. Seafood is considered to be the best served in these local pubs or shacks as they are called. These are open till 2 am in the morning and are lit with translights. Every pub offers live music and an ambience that is unmatchable. After a hectic flight, spending times in these lively pubs with people dancing and aromas of delicious food is delectable. On beaches too one can experience a similar enthusiasm. Couples, family, singles all roam about on the beaches and ride in the waves. Besides, the key fe...

Travelling is my favorite activity off the busy routines and office deadlines. This time around, I planned to visit Himachal Pradesh and witness the ethereal beauty of the mountains. Staying in a metropolitan city one will come across huge building and infrastructure marvels, but out there in the foothills of Himalayas lies a beautiful world. This world is also called Himachal Pradesh which is often referred to as the land of snow. Being single, I planned my trip with my best buddies and went to every single destination that the state has to offer. It was a month long trip and we pretty much covered every nook and corner of the state.  Best Time to Visit Tourists throughout the year visit Himachal Pradesh. But for an improved experience, it is recommended to either visit in summer or winter as during monsoons, there are high chances of landslides and frequent rains. It is recommended to carry the necessary paraphernalia even though you visit in summers. Rains are pretty...

Assam, a beautiful North-Indian state, is culturally diverse. It shares its borders with Bhutan, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Bangladesh. Though the state is culturally vast, Assamese is the mother language that is spoken by many. Brahmaputra river is the lifeline for the state. As it flows through the state it makes the temperature mostly cold with rains occurring throughout the year. Further, it is best known for its tea plantations, archeological sites, wildlife sanctuaries and parks besides many other popular tourist places. As the state is blessed with some breathtaking sites and tourist locations, it has a flourishing tourism industry. Therefore, before planning a trip to Assam one must be fully aware about the many tourist places that must be visited to complete your journey to this northeastern state. Umananda Temple is  another temple that features on the top of the list is the Umananda Temple , that is situated in peacock i...

Situated in Gujarat, 108 kms of bhuj to be precise, it is also called the white desert. Gujarat, a state of India, known for its culture, has many places of historic importance and scenic beauty, but Rann of Kutch is arguable the must go travel destination. The place has so much to offer including the great Rann Utsav, the new moon view and the sunset point that makes this place an ideal vacation spot not just with friends but with family as well. The heritage of the place can be easily seen in the locale people which makes it a culture rich place.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park Deciduous Gir Forest Dwarkadhish Temple Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary Laskmi Vilas Palace

Goa is a state of India located in the coastal region known as Konkan in western plateau. Its long coastline stretches along the Arabian Sea and has its history widely attributed to portuguese, that invaded the city. The city provides a kaleidoscopic experience of the mix of portuguese and Indian culture. This pint size state is further divided into south goa and north goa. While, the south goa is famous for its serene beaches, north goa, on the other hand, find a special place in a traveler’s heart as it is a hub of some of the fun filled beaches, markets, hotels, nightlife and much more. South goa is serene and secluded in a sense that the pursuit of the calmness can be experienced here. North goa is full of hustle-bustle as too many tourists staying at one place. Some of key areas in south goa are Vasco da Gama, Quepem, Margao and many others. Whereas, north goa is famous for Baga, Calangute, Candolim etc.