Eke out the Thrill with Arunachal Pradesh Adventure

The culture of any palace attracts me like a magnet. I had never been to North eastern states of India and that was the only reason why I opted Arunachal Pradesh for my next tour. Though we (Harry and David) were on an adventurous trip, even though I was happy to plan my Arunachal Pradesh travel. The easternmost state of India is aptly referred to as the 'Land of Dawn-lit Mountains'. The excitement got doubled and I was all set to explore Aruachal Pradesh Attractions.

Arunachal Pradesh Trekking

Starting from New Delhi, we reached Guwahati, the capital of Assam by flight. Then we had to take a pre-paid taxi from the Airport itself. We arrived at Tezpur and stayed in a hotel where we had already made our booking. Fascinated by culture and an adventure-freak by heart, I was too delighted to enter the small village of Tezpur. Trekking in Arunachal Pradesh is the most popular activity among adventure-enthusiasts.

As we had already enjoyed trekking so many times on our different adventure tours, so we looked for other activities on our Arunachal Pradesh Adventure Tour.

We opted for River Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh. It can be enjoyed in various parts of the state. Our excitement got multiplied when we started off river rafting along Kameng. The rivers and their numerous tributaries, gushing down from the mountains at raving speed added more excitement and fun to our adventure trip to Arunachal Pradesh. Next, we visited Dibang (Anini-Assam Border) where we enjoyed the adventure of river rafting.

River Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh

Harry was more interested in fishing, another popular adventure in Arunachal Pradesh. As Harry did not want to miss out the opportunity of fishing, we accompanied him and headed on to Tezu (on the Lohit river). Though we had to wait for a couple of hours but we ended up with catching few fishes.

Based on my knowledge, I was more willing to enjoy fishing of Mahaseer and Trout. But we had to skip the plan as we had already spent few hours indulging in fishing and the time limitation stopped us to continue further. Even Harry was happy as he could enjoy a good experience of fishing, counted among the popular Arunachal Pradesh Adventure Sports. It was a wonderful experience of adventure for us and we left back with enthralling memories.

The Blissful Rays of Divine on Mathura Travel

Being inspired by Lord Krishna, I dedicated myself to devotion of the God. This made me go on exploring places related to Lord Krishna. Once my friend Janipher who planned her India tour in near future suggested me to accompany her for Mathura travel. I jumped at it and simply uttered, “Needn't ask for good deeds” and started preparing for the same.

Shri Krishna Janam Bhoomi

I met Janipher in Delhi and accompanied her at 5:30 and immediately we left for the birth place of Lord Krishna. After 4 hours journey without taking a halt, we touched the ground of Mathura. The holy city of Mathura lies 145 km from Delhi. Though we just wanted to explore the city but to refresh ourselves we booked our sojourn at a Dharamshala at Mathura. Once done with bath and then breakfast, we left to explore Mathura temples. There were many temples but we opted the famous ones. Dwarkadheesh Temple was the first one where we went.

Situated near the sacred river Yamuna, Dwarkadheesh Temple speaks volume of its unique architectural style. This holy abode of Lord Krishna is among the most revered shrines in Mathura.

Imposing structural design and stunning paintings combined with wonderful carvings just leave you mesmerised. The beautifully designed idol of Lord Krishna soaks you in devotion. The temple also depicts the pictures of Radha and other Gods.

Built by the Birla group, Gita Mandir Temple was the next attraction in Mathura, we visited. It is acclaimed across the world for its Bhagavad Gita inscription on the walls. The exquisite carvings and paintings grabbed our attention for few minutes.

Shri Krishna’s Janam Bhoomi was next on our Mathura visit. The temple holds great importance among visitors as it lies on the birthplace of Lord Krishna. This religious spot in Mathura also shares its wall with the Jami Masjid. How could I miss out “Mathura ke Pede” ( a famous sweet) and got it packed just to enjoy after the tour ends.

Banke Bihari Temple

After that blissful experience at Lord Krishna Temples, we left for Vrindavan. People of this holy city also seem immersing in the devotion of Lord Krishna. Another city with abundance of temples Radha Vallabh temple was simply amazing. We had to follow a long queue of devotees for Darshan.

Finally, we succeeded and then headed to Banke-Bihari Temple. Another amazing temple of Lord Krishna that enabled us to forget all the worldly worries for some time and all we could think of Lord Sri Krishna. Madan Mohan temple was the last one on our visit to Vrindavan. Jennipher seem contented with the trip and so was I. We left for Delhi with the echo of the chantings of “Hare Krishna.”

A Thrilling Experience at Corbett National Park

While leaving Delhi for my trip to Corbett, I was not aware that the experience would be cherishable. Well, I still remember how the sudden trip took place. It was Monday when I got to know that I was getting an off on Friday as well. As I have five days working so I jumped at the great opportunity that rarely befalls. With an urge to make the most of my leaves I shared with my husband about Jim Corbett Trip. He agreed and assured to accompany me for the trip but on Saturday. 

Jim Corbett National Park

As he left all the responsibility to manage this trip on me, I gathered information about Jim Corbett National Park. We decided to go by car and left for Ramnagar. Though that five hours journey proved bit tiresome yet it could not decrease our excitement to encounter the wildlife at Corbett.

On being reached  Corbett National Park, we took rest in our rooms in Camp Dhikala for a while. After filling our stomach with delicious vegetarian food, we started our adventure tour to Corbett. First, we had to make the mandatory formalities at the gate office at the Dhangari Gate.

The reserve remains open from 6 am to 11 am in the morning and reopens from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the evening. We drove from Dhangari gate to camp Dhikala, which was two-hours long safari. It took us through dense forest patches of Jim Corbett National Park.

The area along the gorgeous Ramganga River into the far-stretched Dhikala Forest Rest House enables you to pass through dried up rivers, steep climbs and dense forest. First a scared Barking Deer came into our sight and then a heard of monkeys who were little away from our Gypsy.

For almost half an hour, we were watching the path with bated breath to check if there might be a tiger around. The forested hillside was standstill and then we had to move on. After going ahead, we captured the sight of a Leopard who was slowly coming towards our Gypsy. Though Tigers were difficult to spot yet we did not lose hope. We took a halt at the Crocodile Point. It lies on the corner of a hilltop from where you can look into the blue waters of the Ramganga River. 

Elephant Safari in Corbett

Then we saw Deer, Sambhar, Cheetal and grazing Elephants. We rushed and enjoyed the buffet lunch at Canteen, which cost us 200 Rs per head. Indian and Chinese both foods were available and we had up to our fill. We spent afternoon sitting on the wall and gazing at the Ramganga with our binoculars. In the evening, we started our elephant safari and on going ahead, several tortoises came into our sight.

We were back to the camp and had tea with snacks. As there were no facilities like TV or internet, we had to fall off to sleep at around 10 pm.

Though we could not spot tigers yet the trip ended with highly exciting note.

Enliven the Pageant of Beauty with Gangtok Travel

The scorching heat of summers reminds me of my cool escape to Gangtok Hill Station. I visited the naturally blissful land with two of my colleagues. From Delhi, we reached Bagdogra by air. Soon after, we started our Gangtok Tour.

Gangtok Hill Station

On being reached the destination, we made ourselves comfy in an already booked Hotel. Then, the most exciting part of our trip started....the exploration of the gorgeous hill town! Lying in the Shivalik Hills of the Eastern Himalayan Range, Gangtok hill station in India is really a worth visiting destination. Lofty yet tranquil, chilly yet welcoming, the land beckons you to unwind yourself in the lap of nature.

Enveloped by several peaks of the Himalayas, Gangtok has been an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Our Gangtok travel enabled us to capture the sights of numerous small and big monasteries. Its mild temperature and pristine location gave me a reason to visit the place. We had a scrumptious lunch with its own special flavour by taking a halt outside.

Rumtek Monastery was the first tourist attraction in Gangtok that we visited. Going to the sacred place fills your heart with immense tranquility. The rich collection of artefacts, Buddhist scriptures and thangkas are also worth to watch.

We also went to visit Nathu La Pass in Gangtok for which we had to take prior permission. On the way, we also came across the breathtaking sights of Tsomgo Lake. It is known as, “The Source of the Lake'. With its plethora of rare flowers like primulas, iris, rhododendrons, the lake becomes scenic.

Visitors can pick any of Gangtok holiday packages to witness the picturesque beauty of the land. After taking a short break for food, we left for Ganesh Tok. The holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is situated about 7 kms on Gangtok-Nathula Road on a tiny hillock. 

Labrang Monastery

Located on a high elevation, the site offers opportunities to have a bird's eye view of the region including Mount Kanchenjunga and the adjoining valley. From there, we headed towards Tashi Point, lying along the North Sikkim Highway.

Enchey Monastery was among other tourist places in Gangtok that we visited. Dating back to 200 years, this sacred site is located atop a hill and served as  major seat of the Nyingma order of Buddhism. We also visited Labrang Monastery and that too, brought us a tranquil experience.

The fresh mountain air kept us cheer up during our Gangtok sightseeing. Being a shopping lover, it was hard for me to refrain from Shopping. So, we all headed towards Lal Market and bought some exquisite items. The wooden carving and jewellery were my pick.

Our Gangtok trip came to an end but we were enjoying the charismatic feel of being in a hill station.

Jaipur Tourism to experience Tradition blended with Royalty

Jaipur is the city that fascinates me with its picture-perfect locations, the royal structures and the marks of Rajasthani culture. Last weekend, my sister Angelina came up with the idea of visiting Jaipur. As we were already in Delhi so it was a good idea to spend our weekend amidst the royalty of the bygone era.

Nahargarh Fort Jaipur

I set my camera and left with Angelina for Jaipur trip. We opted to go by road and hired a car for the same. Within few hours, we were in Jaipur, the land I always wished to visit. After reaching Jaipur, it seemed that I was travelling back to time. We stayed in a budget hotel and went for sightseeing. Enriched with grand structures and royal monuments, Jaipur tourism is undoubtedly popular with tourists.

The grand City Palace became first part of our exploration. Reflecting the finest amalgamation of Mughal, Rajput and European styles of architecture, the palace looks stunning. Among various entrances, Udai Pol and Virendra Pol are the famous ones. The rich decoration of the palace was simply awe-inspiring that added delightful memories to our Jaipur travel. Walls and gates are adorned in Mughal style with different murals, mirrors and lattice.

​​​Then, it was the time to go for Hawa Mahal, the most imposing structures in the city. Appearing like a crown, this is the wonderful example of ancient architectural styles. Constructed of red sand stones, this unique structure is also known as the “Palace of Winds” that stands apart from other monuments in the Jaipur city.

Jaipur Trip

Then, we head on to satiate our taste buds. We had traditional Rajasthani food among which I liked Dal Bati Churma and Gatte ki Sabji the most. We also visited “Jauhari Bazaar” for our shopping in Jaipur. From there, we shopped for few tie-and-dye items and some souvenirs.

Next, we moved on to another wonderful structure of Jaipur, the Nahargarh Fort. Its huge walls and bastions still remind one of the royal splendour. Though it was a tedious trek of two km, yet we enjoyed the exploration. Exhibiting the perfect blend of Indian and European architecture, the fort simply left us mesmerized.

Amber Fort in Jaipur was our next halt. It is a must-see attraction of Jaipur. The architecture, interiors and surroundings, everything about the fort was amazing. The tour came to an end and we bid goodbye to Jaipur with the wonderful memories of our weekend trip to Jaipur.