tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109049176816521422024-02-20T14:21:44.696+05:30Delightful Destinations Lets roam around this beautiful world with me,a travel freak soul who wants to wander every nook and corner of this world with her unique distinction.Traverse road less traveled while rediscover old places with new charm.Traveling is a bliss.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01677309334414174757noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510904917681652142.post-43882926280102157152015-05-28T16:16:00.001+05:302015-05-30T15:33:07.694+05:30Longing for Goa - A collage of good times..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: 'PT Serif', Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14.3999996185303px; line-height: 25.9200000762939px;">Goa's impossibly blue water, azure sky ,amazing seafood, and gorgeous seascapes won me over and sea-sensation lingers upon my mind even I am out of Goa.</span><span style="color: #999999;">Goa is my best-loved (Indian)beach paradise with</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">1)sea- shell- sand - sunshine plus thousands of twinkling star in the sky( in winter specially)</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">2)so many salient rivers greeting the sea - coconut grooves - cozy villages -colorful streets (of Panaji) - century old churches and Portuguese heritage.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">3)& last but not the least ,the rhythm in the air.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">To love Goa you need to know where you have to put your feet to tap the vibe . My favorite is more serene south Goa precisely Palolem-Patnem combination minus crazy crowds.But north Goa is happening place with pubs,party</span><span style="color: #999999;">,flea markets ,hippies.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Palolem is spectacular semicircular sand beach of south Goa fringed with tightly packed shoulder to shoulder coconut grooves and offers a beautiful view of turquoise blue swim-able sea. A perfect place for relaxation and rejuvenation. The long stretches of beach is lined with temporarily built wooden cafes and beach huts which get dismantled every year after summer and again reopens from September. These cafes and coco huts offer a tempting new location for your every meal as well as cheap on the beach accommodation.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">An early morning boat ride from Palolem,gives a wonderful view of coastline . I was lucky enough to spot dancing-dolphins-duos in the middle of a blue sea. At the time of returning , we stopped at butterfly beach ,clicked some snap and noticed an amazing catch from a fisherman's net, a ray fish or Kite fish ,still alive.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">As the afternoon sun rose high on the sky , I sneaked to the Dropadi Inn at the main beach entrance of Palolem for my lunch. Everything from the watermelon juice ,stir
fried scallops to 'butter garlic' sauted giant crabs( served with tangy rice ,lots of cucumber tomato salad )was excellent .Fresh sea food is specialty of Dropadi Inn.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">I enjoyed my street shopping all along Palolem beach access road ,vending clothes,sandals,antiques,spices,jewelry,bags,bikini,sarongs,and so many things .It was an eye catching colorful, cheerful procession.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">When sun said bye-bye to the <span data-dobid="hdw">sweltering-shiny day, rosy tint of twilight embraced </span>candle lit beach warmly.Cafes and restaurants set up their tables on the beach with a candle. Sooner the sandy shores filled up with overwhelming presence of lively crowd from every corner of the globe.I took a sofa in cafe Del Mar overlooking the se</span><span style="color: #999999;">a and enjoyed my perfect dinner with classic fish and chips.The lashing sound of waves, starry sky above,flickering candle ,cold night-air, happy chit chats,soothing music with a Fenni shot ,(a local liquor,distilled from natural products such as coconut milk or cashews )created an romantic (evening )ambiance. Memories of happy days keep coming in my mind as a flashback and again nothing is forever.I need to foot forward to my beach accommodation on Patnem beach.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Palolem beach extends upto Rajbag and in between Patnem beach sits
snugly. Patnem is a picture of peace and laid back Patnem is ideal for soaking up your Vitamin D. Patnem beach dotted
with exclusive beach villas designed to pamper your senses ( Cuba Patnem where I stayed ) and
quite a good number of restaurants ( April20 which I liked most) on
the beach. Perennially popular April20 n the beach with a bar has it all from tasty Indian to Chinese specialties with lavish range of global cuisine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">I enjoyed my musical night at 'Micky's Naughty Corner' (on the beach pub,run by a small family) on Patnem beach with jazz, country, pop sang by the tourist-turned singers flocked from Finland to England.I savored my few days of revitalization in Goa from morning to midnight .</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Life is all about having good-times and forgetting bad-times. Cheers!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">With Love :)</span><br />
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Millions of people traverse the road millions of ways , but I have my own way of knocking at aliens door.To me journey does matter, not always arrival. The quest of what will happen in the next turn always provided me the zeal to travel more, to spend all my hard earned savings into traveling.So I will publish a series of "The miles I traversed !" in every weekend.<br />
After spending 4 days in Ooty and Coonoor's sublime atmosphere , it was time for taking farewell from the land of blue hills.I was traveling back from Ooty to Bangalore traversing a long stretch of course(275 km).It was an awesome engaging voyage through diversified landscapes of mountains,planes and wilderness of Bandipur - Mudumalai forest with lots of wild animal sighting . I gaped at the road side scenery open mouthed and clicked , clicked , clicked ...on the run.<br />
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<tr><td>After crossing famous 36 hair-pin bend ,sharp 'U' turn of
narrow steeper Kalahatty ghat roads, I landed on the foothill Jungle of Masinagudi from blue
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<tr><td>We landed into the foothills ,with sparking azure sky on top and a welcome by crowded woods of bare trees. Meandering road fades away in distant while bare brunches crawling into the crystal clear sky.
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A few kilometers away from Masinagudi we entered into Mudumalai tiger reserve and further along Bandipur tiger reserve fringed by Kabini and Moyra rivers where several endangered flora and fauna preserved .The jungle with mile high old woods ,thick canopies of tender ,young leaves beneath the blistering blue sky and wild animals deep inside thrives.It was a wonderful drive through wilderness accompanying loud winds , screaming monkeys and rustling of leaves .This road is closed by evening 6:PM and again opened for vehicle in the morning at 6'o clock.So plan your journey from Ooty to Bangalore or vice verse accordingly.</div>
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The large mother langur was resting with her child after her day long swinging from one branch to another. <br />
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Peaceful soul of deers looking for home, frightened by the road side vehicle as in jungle nothing is for fun.<br />
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The trails of jungle left behind as I run and countryside seemed anew with plentiful of Amaltas and Krishnachura<br />
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The flowering crest of Krishnachura blazed merrily welcoming summer.The only thing I love about Indian scorching summer is the flaming red Krishnachura in my neighborhood and the flowery cushions scattered on my course.</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Bangalore To Ooty Route : </span></span></h2>
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Bangalore – Mandya- Mysore – Gundlupet – Bandipur – Theppakkadu – ( via Masinagudi or Gudallur ) – Ooty ( Almost 6-7 hours journey and approx 300 Kms)</div>
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Heaven , is a perception and it differs from one individual to <span class="ui" id="spans0e0">other</span>. Heaven can be a place, a state of mind , related to many aspects. To me heaven is enigmatic and heaven is wild too.</div>
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Might be a heaven hidden inside the haze of wilderness, ahead of this shadowy murkiness?</div>
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I have found a piece of peaceful "Heaven" in the wild . <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Hidden Heaven Inside Undisturbed Wilderness</td></tr>
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When dimness conquers my heart over the cognizance, I define that darkness heavenly .<br />
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Let me know how do you define your heaven ? Incase you are wondering about the place, it is <a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/05/its-all-about-for-love-of-rain-for-love_30.html">Goa</a>.<br />
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Sikkim is not a mere travel destination for me, Sikkim is a symphony to me which lingers in my senses, still after I go away from Sikkim. After visiting idyllic village-scape of Kaluk and Rinchenpong, my Sikkim-syndrome created a crescendo that reminds me my desire for a peaceful life, desire to escape urban din. <b>Kaluk village is one of the many remote yet beautiful hamlet resting
peacefully in the plunging valleys of Sikkim, dazzled with rhododendron grooves,hemmed by Himalayas, the
mighty Kangchenjunga.Every
hidden corner of this little hamlet exclusively focuses on ethereal
beauty of Kangchenjunga floating over distant clouds without any hype
(obviously in a clear sky day).</b> Mysterious Kangchenjunga prefers to
disguise her gracefulness inside a deep veil of clouds(winter is best bet).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Spectacle to gape open mouthed, for which veteran travelers rushing to Sikkim years after years</td></tr>
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Enroute to Kaluk:
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Without much knowing what was lying ahead of me,I whispered a farewell to queen of hill,Darjeeling and started for Kaluk.The picturesque avenues approached through unending slopes of sprawling tea plantation towards my destination.<b>From Darjeeling I descended down and down up to the foot-hill town Jorethang bustling beside roaring Rangeet river valley.The roar of the river reverberates in the valleys.</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The river , the mountains and the valley where lives thrives,Jorethang a foothill town at West Sikkim</td></tr>
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After crossing suspension bridge over cascading,restless Rangeet( river),it was stiff climb through densely wooded mountains occasionally interspersed with little hamlets surrounded by rice terraces.By-passing serene Soreng,waving hands of road side children,at-last I reached Kaluk,after three and half hours journey. </div>
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I spent two days with absolute peace of mind enjoying each moment of serenity and deeply immersed into the mountains of Sikkim.<b>I walked through unknown mountain trails,soaking in the strong aroma of moist woodlands infused with the fragrances of wild flowers.Tall trees,wild flowers, dense canopy made a beautiful sight and no wonder beautiful birds made Kaluk their nest.</b>See graceful bird's picture at <a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2014/05/bird-watching-in-west-sikkim.html"><u><b>Dawn Chorus At Kaluk</b></u></a> and the flowers at <b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2014/05/flowers-of-sikkim.html"><u>Summer Blooms In Sikkim</u></a></b>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A paradise for nature lovers, aflame with wild flowers</td></tr>
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<b>Kaluk cocooned within her own rhythm so as the villagers.Without socializing with shy yet friendly villager experiencing rural Sikkim would be incomplete.An absorbing visit to Azing Lepcha's organic Farm made my last wish a fulfillment.</b>Spent few hours inside Azing's organic farmland and with the family, sharing stories with the family how they took personal initiative to produce everything organically from sting-less honey to alcohol free fruit wines and some are unique like jack fruit,gurush (flower of rhododendron)and banana wine.I tasted couple of variety wines.That's how beautiful rural Sikkim is!Life is a journey and I am the one to make it ethereal.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She is a simple village lady unique with her own idea ,and I feel she is as beautiful as her work</td></tr>
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Kaluk with handful of houses and shops entices me with brisk
weather,flowering bushes,clamoring birds ,little known mountain
trails,orange-pineapple-grapes grooves and cheerful friendly
villagers.The best part of these countryside is ,it has managed to be
pristine pure while giving all comforts for a family holiday.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That,s how beautiful is Rural Sikkim !</td></tr>
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This time I was in no mood of hoping from one sight to another or traveling rigorously, I restricted myself into the walking distance.So next day morning after a little walk through unspoilt mountain trail surrounded with wild grass flowers in adjacent village Rinchenpong,I reached to the mountain top and found a memorial stone with a poem written over it.</div>
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"Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high</div>
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Where knowledge is free..."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunshine looks so lovely on the grass flowers</td></tr>
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<b>First time I realize my journey can be as beautiful as a poem, indeed its a poetic place.We were into Rabindra Smriti Ban,a memorial for legendary poet and Dak-Bunglow where Rabindranath Thakur spent some time in verdant solitude. </b>A rice and fish curry Bong basking in the warmth of sunshine could see only sprawling mountains down below as far as eyesight could reach.Mist rolled in and out playing a hide and seek with the mountains. </div>
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My next stop was third oldest Rinchenpong monastry.<b>I approached through atmospheric avenues of colorful
prayer flags set on long bamboo poles towards the Tibetan style Buddhist monastery,adding splash of vibrant vermilion and sunshine yellow to the green ridge-top.The chanting sounds of Buddhist script by resident Buddhist monks resonates into the valley.I feel the tug of Shangri -La .</b><br />
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Soon low lying monsoon clouds engulfed the hills and the slopes with a white transparent sarong. It started down pouring and I prayed for this downpour wholeheartedly.Because only a torrential rain can clear the embracing clouds and mysterious Kangchenjunga might come out of her disguise.<b>But soon the cold breeze, the rain-drenched greenery and the sweeping mist embracing me,the mountains,the valleys would remind me why rain is so romantic to me despite the lack of sunshine.</b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">Places to See Around Kaluk:</span></span> </span></h2>
<b>Tucked away from touristy track Kaluk offers so many things for the veteran travellers</b><br />
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<li>Singshore Bridge - Asia's second highest suspension bridge.</li>
<li>The Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is a must-visit.(In April you will be surely spellbouded by the riotous rhododendrons )</li>
<li>Rinchenpong Monastry,Temi Tea Estate and nearby ravishing RavBangla. </li>
<li>Explore the adjacent alpine jungle and it is bird lovers paradise surrounded with wild flowers and exotic faunas.</li>
<li>Khechipalru Lake. </li>
<li>Pelling is also 2 hours drive .</li>
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Staying At Kaluk:</span></span></span></b></h2>
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Ghonday Village Resort draped with exotic foliages and floras welcomes every guest with never ending bird's clamor.This resort offers a peaceful homely retreat to every visitant with a grassy lawn to unwind and a children's play area. The honest effort of the owner as well as the resort-stuffs to please
each and every guests reflects everywhere from hearty meal to matchless service,from spotless cleanliness to beautification.
Rooms are unfussy, big, with wall to wall window tastefully decorated with wooden furniture and beautiful upholstery.Being situated on the upper side of
Kaluk this resort offers you gorgeous view of Mount
Kanchendzonga range in a clear sky day.<br />
PHONE: 03595 - 245267, (M) +91-0-95939 79695, 94341 10039, 99330 01127<br />
email: ghondayvillageresort@ymail.com, ghonday.resort@gmail.com<br />
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<b>Mandarin Village Resort is also equally good bet to stay in Kaluk. </b><br />
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<b>Most of the resort arrange pick up either from nearest railway station NJP /airport Bagdogra and fare is 3500Rs. Or </b>From NJP /Siliguri you can come to Jorethang , main transport hub of West Sikkim by sharing cab.From Jorethang last sharing Jeep for Kaluk leaves at 2:30 PM.In that case you can save a lot transport cost.Even from Darjeeling you can come down to Kaluk via Soreng. But the 26 Km stretch from Melli Bazar to Jorethang is pathetic due to double lane road construction work.<br />
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You can visit Kaluk all through the year, except perhaps during the
monsoon. The best time to go is between April and mid-June as in April hills dazzled with riotous rhododendrons and summers are soothing. If you do
not shy away from the cold, however, the winter months (mid-September to
mid-December) are best bet for clear weather and getting a
panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">It does not always matter where I am and it is not feasible to be
in "so called" exotic destination always.Being a resident of Kolkata, a
300year old historical heritage city,I feel I am always inside an
incredible city full of vibes and eye catching milieu.Sunset always
fascinates me.Princep Ghat is a place where I (
not only me you can too) can romance with setting sun.</span></span></div>
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A gleaming white majestic heritage structure,memorial of James Princep built by
the side of Hooghly river standing grandly ,a silent
spectator of the most romantic spot of the city.<br />
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I love to be there in twilight hours, being sited inside a hand rowing boat, sailing down the vastness of river, Hooghly.<br />
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Cotton clouds add colours to my sky-ways. Scarlet, vermillion, orange bands spread out across the sky with a golden luster and shimmering ripples make a hypnotic sound Lap Lap Lap while embracing the river bank. I gape at the spectacle .<br />
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In the evening monument is all lit up and it is beautiful panorama. The Vidyasagar setu and just opposite Howrah bridge <span data-dobid="hdw">scintillates </span>over the darkness of river Ganges .My city looks resplendently beautiful.To experience this romanticism you have to spend 200-300 Rs, an inexpensive exotic stress buster.Lets romance ! <br />
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If nature is mother then flower is obviously soul of mother nature.
Flower has a soothing power to attract,to charm and to mesmerize.The
mountains of Himalaya are embellished with plenty of flowers.<br />
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is a world's one of the major flower hub ,very rich in biodiversity with 600
species of orchids, 240 species of trees and ferns, 150 varieties of
gladioli, 46 types of rhododendrons along with a variety of magnolias
and many other foliage plants.Flowers love to bloom in the cool moist
temperate climate of Sikkim's high mountain ridges or on the slopes of plunging valleys or into the deep of known - unknown forest
trails, so as the Sikkimese love to protect nature.Sikkim also host an<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.incredibleindia.org/experience-india/fairs-and-festivals/45-march/39-international-flower-festival-sikkim"><u><b> International Flower Festival</b></u></a></span> every year from March to May to display exotic varieties of flora native to Sikkim .<br />
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Flowers mesmerize me at every place whenever I am into the highland of Sikkim. Mountain slopes ,wooden homes,gardens,resorts ,roadsides,monasteries all are adorned by various mountain flowers.And the upper ridges of the hills like versey, yumthung valley dazzled with the crazy bloom of white pink and red rhododendrons in spring. I rush to these highland every year in summer /spring like honey bees attracted towards flowering grooves.<br />
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The bunches of small wild roses are very common in these mountains in abundance and their smells with moist air soothes me like nothing else.<br />
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I have seen many variants of Azaleas (varieties of small Rhododendrons), but eyes were delighted with these soothing bloom of peach pink one.<br />
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And the morning dew freshens up the white Azaleas .<br />
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As the first ray of sun kisses the petals of maroon -violet Lilly, they brighten my days.The colors are so uncommon ,so vivid ,should I say maroon or violet or mixture of both the tones?<br />
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These tiny little bright blooms adorn the mountain walls like a flower woven carpet stitched passionately.<br />
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I don't know the names of theses small dazzling beauty.But the fiery orange with a brighter yellow in the middle, with soft green rounded leaves all over shows nature has its own style.<br />
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After getting baked, grilled and fried at above 40 degree Celsius in Kolkata, I can't stop myself dreaming of soothing summer of Darjeeling . Now even I have forgotten the counts, how many times I have climbed to this age old Himalayan city, built by British ,a home away from home. Why Darjeeling is my darling when queen of hills is over populated down the years, unplanned and torn apart by continuous strikes, on demand of Gorkhaland, a separation from Indian state of Bengal. My top seven reasons to visit Darjeeling:<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">1.Climbing through Clouds ,Conifers and Flowers:</span></b></div>
Once I left behind my college, city jungle of Siliguri vanishes like a magic. The road passes through tall sal ,segun trees of Sukna forest, passing Gulma tea estates, Madhuban and then towards Rohini with soothing green all around ,bordering shadowy mountains in far distance. As I drive past Karseong our car ascends up and up ,deep valleys, mountain tops everything
immersed under the quilts of clouds, as if we are floating on top of cloud. Meandering roads disappeared into the haze.<br />
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In between , sudden glimpses of flower emblazoned wooden homes made brightest canvas amidst blurred background. The flowers release their scents into the air, the cool, moist air
tingles and the eyes are delighted by the seasonal colour changes. In a little while we drive past towering pine woods, possibly darkest deep green in colour and winds passing through the pine chains whisper :welcome to Darjeeling.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chain of pine trees a symbol of Darjeeling</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>2.Magical Morning</b> :</span><br />
Watching sun rise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger hill is a magical moment if the mysterious Kanchenjunga wishes to uncover herself behind the clouds. But walking ups and down towards gleaming white Japanese peace pagoda through the winding fogged roads guarded with slender conifers, or up to the Ghum Railway Station ,swirls of mist obscuring vision, a joy of getting drenched in sudden summery drizzle happens in Darjeeling.Summer is lovely with soothing cold ,when clouds come close to the bed with
those open windows, sarong of fogs intimately embraces, refreshes. The bright sunshine with occasional snowfall and company
of panoramic view of snow dazzled Kanchenjunga from every nook and corner in a clear day makes the city, a special destination for winter, too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The snow Capped Himalaya as seen from Darjeeling</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">3.Sipping “Champagne of Teas”:</span></b> <br />
I want nothing more than to sip wonderful cup of steaming Darjeeling tea<b> </b><b>and taste is wonderful! Divine! Inspiring!.</b> In every morning ,after a walk in the mall either we will sit into <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d2400659-Reviews-Keventers-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html"><u><b>Kaventers </b></u></a>or <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d1192753-Reviews-Glenary_s-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Glenery</b></u></a>'s to sip freshly brewed tea and afternoon ritual is to be in tea lounges of <a href="http://www.nathmulltea.com/" target="_blank"><b><u>Nathmull</u></b></a>'s to taste flavours of different variety. Tea has a magical effect on me. Tea is enough reason to ascend to this highland. Tea is Darjeeling's
soul,reason to be famous among world's elite class. Neighbouring hill slants of Darjeeling are carpeted with
perfectly trimmed tea bushes, miles after miles adding a verdant lush
landscape. Without this rolling green tea gardens it's impossible to
imagine existence of Darjeeling. Happy Valley, Orange Country, Makaibari
are few of the names of world's finest tea growing estates.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>4.Riding The Rails</b>:</span> We, Indian adorably
call it as toy train and this little train has become identity of
Darjeeling and a UNESCO world heritage site too. These little trains climbed through
the clouds into the wonderful Indian hills from Himalayas in north to
Nilgiris in south. From last 125 years it ferries passenger into the
Himalayas and to the Darjeeling with narrow 2 feet wide track. I took a
ride from Karseong to Darjeeling and it touches my heart .Train huffs
puffs through fogged narrow twisted track passing pine chains, quaint villages, peaceful lives ,tea estates towards the clouded mountains and my eyes misted up.</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>5.Eating at Elite Eateries</b>:</span><br />
From legendary movie maker Satyajit Ray( In Kanchenjugha movie) to recent hindi movie Barfi, none of them, not able to ignore <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d2400659-Reviews-Keventers-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Kaventers</b></u></a>,a tradition of rooftop dining arrangement and how can I, an ardent lover of food?And my other favorite is <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d1192753-Reviews-Glenary_s-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html"><u><b>Glenarys</b></u></a>,a famous bakery plus cafe plus restaurants, a good place to grab my English break first with a good view of Darjeeling. I love small Tibetan restaurant Dekeling for momos , fried pork and mixed chowmin. Dekeling is famous for westerners who prefer less spicy Chinese cuisine. Sunset Lounge of <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d5960249-Reviews-Nathmull_Tea-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Nathmull</b></u></a>'s with fine valley view is my favorite with free wi-fi.And don't miss to peep into <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d1804821-Reviews-Cake_Lady-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Cake Lady's</b></u></a> place who will surely mesmerize you by her mouth-watering sweet smelled cakes. <i><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g304557-d2718137-Reviews-Joey_s_Pub-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Joy's Pub</b></u></a></i> is a relic reminiscent of an English Country Cottage.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">6.Royal Treatments with colonial Hangover</span>: </b>Experience the Raj - era , at heritage <a href="http://www.windamerehotel.com/" target="_blank"><b><u>Hotel Windmere</u></b></a> on top of observatory hills,a perfect setting with most stunning view of Darjeeling .The <a href="http://www.glenburnteaestate.com/" target="_blank"><b><u>Glenburn Tea Estate</u></b></a> is a colonial gem on the outskirts of Darjeeling where you can relax in elaborately decorated rooms inside tea estate with elegant touch.From accommodation to eateries to boarding school ,Darjeeling is draped in all sorts of colonial hangovers. To escape summer heat of Indian plains, British developed this hill station, a home away from home. Windmere hotel to Glenarys or North point School to St Paul Church, you will find the smack of old colonial architecture, a tradition .<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>7. Spoilt for so many things to do</b>:</span> <br />
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<b>Real Cuties ,Red Pandas @ Darjeeling Zoo</b>:<br />
Darjeeling Zoo is always on my things to do list for pandas and birds .With good variety of Himalayan birds(varieties of Monals) and animals (Himalayan wolf,tiger,snow leopard) this zoo is largest high altitude and famous for endangered Himalayan red panda sighting .Why red panda's are so much in craze , because they are real cuties and see my photos:<br />
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<li>Visit to Rock garden ,Japanese Peace Pagoda, Happy valley Tea estates, Zoo</li>
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<b>Travel Tips</b>: Darjeeling is beautiful round the year. Avoid monsoon .Best time to visit for clear sky and views of <i><b>Kanchenjunga</b></i> is September to February(autumn to winter). March to May is soothing summer ,but foggy and cloudy all the time. </div>
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<b>Budget Hotel:</b> Darjeeling is a place to fit everybody's bill. I would recommend a Tibetan Hotel <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g304557-d408872-Reviews-s1-Dekeling_Hotel-Darjeeling_West_Bengal.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Dekeling </b></u></a></span>at very convenient location, close to every facilities and Mall too.But they don't have room service and fooding is available in below restaurant like Lunar and Dekeling.Super delux rooms don't have any view of Darjeeling.Delux rooms are on the road side , having Darjeeling view,but little noisy.</div>
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This summer I visited <b>Kaluk </b>,a little hamlet immersed peacefully in the mountains of west <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sikkim</b></span> where spring is resounded with bird songs,tweeting,whistling.Though it was not my bird watching tour, but I loved to awaken at the peep of dawn with the chorus of different birds. Basically West Sikkim is heaven for bird watchers.I spotted many beautiful species like white cheeked himalayan bulbul,green-backed tit,whistling thrush,flycatchers around my resorts,Ghonday Village Resort,Kaluk. Often these little birds camouflaged themselves with the color of the nature ,so spotting them is difficult and even capturing them is more difficult. </div>
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;">I spotted one </span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">lit</span><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">tle copper-sulphate bluish <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJVJQ8OdZwo" target="_blank"><u><b>Verditer Flycatcher</b></u></a></span>, peeping through the
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>My mornings were melodious with the thin whistle like te te te ... of little blue beauties, asian <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJVJQ8OdZwo" target="_blank"><b><u>verditer flycacthers</u></b></a></span>.I was in the search for more birds and spotted an adult <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsD8eEtlOg" target="_blank">green-backed tit</a></b> a small songbird on the backdrop of greenish yellow bamboo grooves,
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I was sitting idle on the lawn chair and soon spied a<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxnloyzcFiY" target="_blank"> <u><b>white cheeked friendly bulbul</b></u></a></span> , a himalayan variety with a crest on head sitting on a high branch and searching for her company.<br />
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And my days were full off chirping sounds of dozens of restless himalayan black bulbuls , always hopping from one branches to other.I was a silent spectator of spring in the peaceful adobe of birds.<br />
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<b>South and West Sikkim</b> : Altitude 500 - 4000m. Contains hotspots
like Pelling/Pemayangtze (1500-2000m), Yuksom (1800m), Ravangla
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There is a certain timeless attraction in ancient India's art, culture ,sculpture and architecture.Among them Konarak Sun temple certainly a masterpiece of outstanding artistry, skill, & craftsmanship which made me awestruck when I last time visited. Serene sea side, cool ocean bridge,bright sunshine,giant wheels ,erotic sculptures, intricate carvings on
walls and amidst all of them "The Chariot Of Sun God" standing grandly
bearing testimonial of one of the most beautiful architectural marvel of
1300 B.C.Intricate carvings on the walls tells ancient stories, erotic
sculptures immaculately describe the lust,passion,desire and various <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maithuna" title="Maithuna">maithunas</a></b> of men and women.Sometimes it makes me think what was the purpose of these erotic sculptures in holy places like Konarak,Khajuraho? where ancient India's culture and religion are mostly known as conservative one. Wheels of time progressed a lot, but Konarak Sun Temple made his place in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.</div>
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In my opinion Konarak Sun Temple is a must visit where heritage meets serenity.There is also an option for serene seaside staying near to Konarak.For detail description check my below post:<b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-sandy-retreat-in-orissa-edless-space.html" target="_blank"><u><span> Musing By The Sea,Orissa ,Konarak</span></u></a></b></div>
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A timeless masterpiece ,Konarak Sun Temple,ornamented chariot of Surya(Sun)</h3>
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Nata Mandir @ Konarak Sun temple</h3>
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Simha Gaja (Lion on top of an elephant) at the entrance of Konarak temple</h3>
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And the famous elaborately carved wheels of time , Actually the temple symbolizes a chariot which has been drawn by horses and wheels</h3>
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Passion at its best ,Erotic sculptures of Konarak Sun Temple</h3>
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<b>Various dancing poses of women , beautifully depicted on the walls of Konarak Sun Temple</b></h3>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">A Lonely Sea-beach In Shankarpur, WestBengal </span></h2>
Its time for high tide.Sky is pale and colorless.Curling waves are continuously striking shore.Though it is spring,mood of monsoon prevails in the air.I am standing on the unpopulated beach of Shankarpur. All I see few fishermen and locals.I can view a straight virgin beach as long as my eyesight can reach,bordering with <span class="st">casuarina </span>plantation.Trees are bending towards the waves of wind.Winds are ruffling my hairs.It is a secluded affair of waves and winds.<br />
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Shankarpur basically a beach village in West Beangal, by the side of Bay of Bengal with couple of hotels and resorts.Only 15 kilometers away from Bengal's popular beach destination,very much touristy Digha, Shankarpur is less crowded and with not much to do activities.For me its an ideal weekend destination from Kolkata as sometimes I love to be alone,want to cherish my oneness,want to get rid off earthly pleasure.Its only 'sea and me' kind of destination without the baggage of so called touristy spot.I stayed in a sea facing room of Belanivas,basic decent hotel,just few minutes away from beach.I slept all night with the sound of sea.<br />
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Next morning ,as dawn breaks,sun rises above the sea,vivid sky with
warmer tones of red crimson orange summons a new day.A sight to
behold,an celebration to be remembered!As the sun started getting warmer, I slowly approached towards sea,hugging those huge waves,but a sudden surge of wave sweep me back to the shore where I do belong.Its fun playing with waves,bathing and swimming in a desolated sea,nobody watching you. It was a memorable weekend with sea,sun and sea foods.<br />
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Without having a sea facing room visit to Shankarpur is not worth.So while booking your hotel at Shankarpur please check how far beach is<b>.<span style="color: blue;">Nest </span></b>is quite a good family resort with kids play area,large rooms and good food,but away from beach. <span style="color: blue;"><b>Belanivas</b></span>,a basic hotel,almost on the beach with delicious food as an added plus points(prawns,crabs, & they will serve you varieties of sea food along mutton chicken,vegetable dishes as per your wish).When you are in Shankarpur try your luck with Bengali cuisine specially rice with prawn curry.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Tea, Trains and Colonial Charm - Coonoor </span></h2>
Up south, heading towards hill station most often brings the picture of
famous hill station <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Ooty </b></u></a></span>in our mind. But most of us often overlook or unaware
of the classical charm of Coonoor which is less commercialized, more beautiful.
Coonoor sits snugly under <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Ooty</b></u></a></span>'s shadow and never aspire for so called fame.That's why Coonoor is the favorite haunt for those better-informed tourists who
seek peace. A short drive away (18Km) from <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Ooty</b></u></a></span>, Coonoor welcomes every guest
with panoramic view of unending green slopes of perfectly trimmed tea bushes.
You will find a <b>laidback and classy ambiance </b>with sprawling old bungalows
surrounded by wide manicured lawns, spotlessly clean avenues and roads, nicely
maintained B&B inns, delectable continental cuisines, bright sunshine,
pleasant temperature,everything under one umbrella without much noise.<b>A
summer retreat of erstwhile British presents old heritage essence to the
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liked about this hill adobe is the wide variety of staying option with so
many things to do for every kind of tourist. You can stay in some old heritage
bungalows turned into B&B Inns and enjoy your lunch served at those
manicured lawns. I have chosen to stay at <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.serendipityo.com/mciver.html" target="_blank"><b><u>180° McIver</u></b> </a></span>part of Serendipity chain
of heritage resorts, a 115 year old colonial bungalow with 180°
view of Coonoor and I did the right choice. The ambiance,antique décor,
fireplaces,grassy lawn and above all French delicacies served at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g297676-d3514583-Reviews-La_Belle_Vie-Coonoor_Tamil_Nadu.html" target="_blank"><u><b>La Belle Vie</b></u></a></span>(the adjacent
multi-cuisine restaurant) are an absolute pleasure.Soft Lamb ribs will be roasted in
perfection to fill up your stomach.<br />
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Tea and Coonoor is synonymous to each other and so obviously renowned for tea themed tourism .Sip a cuppa of freshly brewed aromatic Niligiri tea and savor the morning scenery from wide patio of old colonial plantation bungalow.Go for long walks into those
tea establishments or hike to nearby forests. Sighting of different kinds of
bird is guaranteed on those long treks\walks.<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g297676-d3154837-Reviews-Tea_Nest-Coonoor_Tamil_Nadu.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Tea Nest</b></u></a></span> wrapped
inside a 1800 acres tea estate is ideal for tea themed tourism.<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Taj Garden
Retreat</b></span> </span>is grandest.<b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://lamaison.in/" target="_blank"><u>La Mansion</u></a></span> </b>set on a hill top in Kotagiri is
worth mentioning French run boutique home stay.<br />
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With several
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is now UNESCO Heritage.As whistle blows, smoking away,train makes his
way through tunnels, passes tea gardens, lush green valleys,picturesque
hamlets and take a rest in between those small station beautifully named like
<b>Ketty, Lovedale,Wellington</b>.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sim%27s_Park,_Coonoor" target="_blank"><u><b>Sim's park</b></u></a></span> situated at the heart of the city is a 100 year
old terraced botanical garden with a lake inside for boating, showcasing
varieties of flora, fauna,creepers,collected from allover the world. Garden
is full of mature trees.Towering teaks,slender pines,and rare Rudraksha
tree will bear that testimony.Seasonal flower beds with vibrant colors will
charm you undoubtedly and should be in your itinerary.Apart from Sim’s Park,surrounding area is
dotted with scenic spots like viewpoints of <b>Lamb’s Rock</b> (8km), <b>Dolphin’s
Nose</b> (10km) and trek to ancient outpost of Tipu Sultan known as <b>Droog Fort</b>.Numerous gushing waterfalls like Catherine
Falls,Law
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N:B - This post is part of my earlier post regarding <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank">Rediscovering Ooty</a></b></span><br />
Some spectacular hideouts exist in an around <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"><b>Ooty </b></a></span>which could be a magical spell in your journey.Emerald color <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalanche_Lake,_Ooty" target="_blank"><b>Avalanche lake</b></a></span> with blue water sits into the lap of untouched wild '<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilgiri_Biosphere_Reserve" target="_blank"><b>Nilgiri Biosphere</b></a></span>' providing a view of valley occupied by little hamlets, fertile farmlands and lush green tea beds encircled by wooded hills.<br />
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We had started for <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalanche_Lake,_Ooty" target="_blank"><b>Avalanche </b></a></span>early morning from our resort with a private vehicle.After some half an hour,a huge school with impressive European architecture, in the backdrop of a quaint hamlet caught my attention.Just after passing the 'Good Shepherd' school,surrounding landscape started changing.The winding road passed through villages on the foot hills of western ghat,freshly scrubbed farm fields where spell of water was getting sprinkled like a fountain.Rolling tea plantation unfolded their aromatic presence with full of tender tea leaves. An aroma of green tea leaves mixed with smell of damp soil,bright sunshine, pleasant temperature and the picture postcard scenery makes our journey a memorable one.<br />
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Soon the tea beds melts away into the thick foliage of restricted forest,leading to a vast grass land dotted with yellow wild flowers.At the end of the meadow,<span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalanche_Lake,_Ooty" target="_blank"><b>Avalanche lake</b></a></span> sits in solitude with sparkling water as the afternoon sun rises high above the sky.The place has nothing to do except savoring the sound of silence.<br />
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It is around 30 K.M away from <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"><b>Ooty</b></a></span> and a restricted wild sanctuary area under<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilgiri_Biosphere_Reserve" target="_blank"><b> Nilgiri Forest Biosphere</b></a></span>,needs private vehicle which will drop you at forest check-post.From check-post government-run buses are available at Rs 150/head for 2 hrs trip next to Avalanche Lake.<br />
There is no such resorts in an around lakes or surrounding forests as the area is under restricted forest area.You can pitch your tent near the lake or there are couple of good home stays and farm-stays,but don't announce your presence without prior booking.You can go for hiking to untouched upper Bhavani Lake surrounded with thick forest and infested with wild habitats.<br />
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Valentine Day has been celebrated with much hype and love with long queue in-front of flower's boutique and shops.But how do you feel to unwind with your valentine in a gateway settled in the backdrop of smokey mountains with a blue lake deep inside?Decked up by different hues of flowers?Freshens up by sweet fragrances?Encircled by sky watching slender conifers?<b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"></a></u></b><br />
It will be awesome feeling in this surreal arrangement.Poppy,dahlias,chrysanthemums will greet you from the lawns of hotels-resorts.Little daises will nod their heads from the balcony of colonial bungalows.A city full of roses and petals.Ooty is all about these like a queen ornamented by gardens and parks.Botanical garden,rose garden,Sim's park(in Kotagiri\Connor,few kilometers away from Ooty)are few of them. <b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"></a></b> <br />
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Ooty's very famous rose garden is a five terraced step garden on the slope of Elk hill.Ooty rose garden hosts almost 17,000 varieties,biggest in India too.I visited the place in spring.As I put my first step,a sweet rosy smell filled up my nostrils,and a sight to behold forever.A landscape filled up by stunning roses in every possible corner of the garden with fluttering of butterflies and busy bees.As the sun rays kissed those soft petals,they seem to blush with delight.As the roses are beautiful,so as the names-"wedding delight","lovers pride","queen of hearts" and so on. I started passing from one bush to other through the cobbled
pavements.Not able to ignore the appeal of a single one as each one of
them is unique in texture,pigmentation & pattern with every possible
combination,even in black,blue,green.I was passing like a addicted
person and tried to capture almost every species through my lens and
kept admiring them endlessly.<br />
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Plants are maintained with utmost care by the Department of horticulture of the Government of Tamilnadu and unpicked though thousands of visitors visit the garden daily in peak season.An example of sensible tourism.The best time to visit the place is April and May when garden is fully bloomed.I have stayed at <span style="color: blue;"><u><b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank">Sagar Holiday Resort</a> </b></u></span>and to check about this resort follow my another post:<b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/09/rediscovering-ooty.html" target="_blank"> Rediscovering Ooty</a></u></b><br />
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Its not always about destination, sometimes the journey through the roads,
through the densely wooded, canopied roads, by the side of sea shore becomes more enchanting, memorable. Each place has its own charm, something to cherish.
But you need that acumen to sense that, you need that enthusiasm to go extra
mile to find the best out of it.<br />
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Heritage,sun and sand meets in this coastal town of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://orissatourism.gov.in/Portal/" target="_blank"><u><b>Orissa</b></u></a></span>.<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://orissatourism.gov.in/puri.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Puri </b></u></a></span>the age old beach as well as spiritual destination of Bengali’s does not only mean to
mingle into madly crowd of "Swargadwar" or getting hitched by thousands of pilgrims flocking towards Jagannath temple. Though I feel without savoring pure ghee fried Goja (a special crispy crunchy sweet) from "Kakatua"(famous sweet shop ) and without savoring instantly fried seafood like prawns- pomfrets-crabs from the sea facing
road side stall of Swargadwar, it will be injustice to my greedy
(only for food )soul. So the very first evening I finished my must do things in
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To avoid hustle bustle of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://orissatourism.gov.in/puri.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Puri</b></u></a></span>,next Day morning we hired bikes and
headed towards Konarak through picturesque Marine Drive Road, following
Bay Of Bengal at our right hand side.Now one thing we always prefer to
hire bike than a car (where possible), it gives us the freedom to stop
wherever we like,to travel in our own will. After 30-40 minutes bike ride,passing villages, sanctuaries,quiet
grassy river beds and lastly we found our quiet sandy retreat, by the
side of Ramchandi beach. An endless space of sand,water and sky.We
stayed at<span style="color: blue;"><u><b> </b></u><b><a href="http://www.lotusresortkonark.com/riverseaside-resort/the_resort.htm" target="_blank">Lotus Resort</a></b></span>, ideal for an intimate and tranquil gateway.<br />
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The Bay of Bengal off the isolated virgin
white sands of Ramchandi beach lolls innocently in the near distance.Few
nicely painted tourist boats are embarked on the river mouth of Kushabhadra and
ready to sail off to the endless blue of Bay of Bengal,
stretched to horizon. Salty sea breeze creates ripple over thick growth of Casuarina plantation.It is scenically situated on the confluence of Kushabhadra River
and Bay of Bengal, 7 km before Konark on the
Marine drive road from Puri to Konark.The place is popularly known for temple of Goddess Ramchandi presiding deity
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The romance just doesn’t stop here. We had an open air lunch under the shades of Casuarina trees in front of a vast landscape of calm blue water touching wide sky scape.After having a sumptuous buffet lunch at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.lotusresortkonark.com/riverseaside-resort/the_resort.htm" target="_blank"><b>Lotus Resort </b></a></span>, we headed towards "<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrabhaga" target="_blank"><u><b>Chandrabhaga</b></u><u><b> beach</b></u></a></span>" in Konarak. This beach is still untouched and less crowded. Purity of blue
water,fury of the waves,haze of white foam will sooth your senses.Some
waves are gentle touching our toes,some are furious enough to bath
us,some are curling around our feet and playing with those waves with my
son is real fun to us.Me and my son collected many sea shells with
different shapes and colors from the shore and brought those little
pieces to our home as beautiful memories of "<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrabhaga" target="_blank"><u><b>Chandrabhaga Beach</b></u></a></span>",a precious
souvenir.Walking along this straight beach while sun sets,will rekindle
the joy of traveling once again. <br />
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The voice of the waves still echo in my ear.I leave my
footprint on the sand of the sea shore.Its time to start a new year.Good Bye 2013.<br />
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<b>Where To Stay In Puri</b>: To enjoy heritage and serenity of Puri , my choices are from high end to budget category.<br />
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1)<b><a href="http://www.mayfairhotels.com/mayfair-puri/" target="_blank">Mayfair Beach Resort,Puri</a></b><u><b> </b></u><br />
2)<a href="http://puriholidayresort.com/"><u><b>Holiday Resort Puri</b></u></a><br />
3)<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.chanakyabnrpuri.com/" target="_blank"><u><b>BNR Chanyaka Hotel</b></u></a></span><br />
3)<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.panthanivas.com/puri.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Panthanivas By OTDC</b></u></a></span><br />
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To muse by the sea shore with exclusive beaches ,without having cacophony of tourists,then go for:<br />
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1)<a href="http://www.toshalisands.com/" target="_blank"><u><b>Toshali Sand Resort,besides Nuanai River</b></u></a><br />
2)<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.lotusresortkonark.com/riverseaside-resort/the_resort.htm" target="_blank"><u><b>Lotus Eco Resort,Ramchandi Beach,near Konarak</b></u></a></span><br />
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Like all other popular hill station,queen of Nilgiri loosing its charm
very fast.Proper Ooty is now more of a touristy,noisy and polluted hill
station rather than a serene, flowery,pine wooded mountain escape.But
please don't tick off Ooty from your itinerary,still you can rediscover
the blues of the blue mountain,the valleys,the wild flowers and the
scent of the Nilgiri tea and I will tell you how?The forests,the
mountains, the lakes,dams and some of the
hidden spots in these regions are reasons enough to revisit Ooty once
more.<br />
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<b>1)<u>Wonderful Stay in Ooty</u></b> :I entered into Ooty through an unusual path from <b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/05/way-to-pristine-nature-wayanad.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Wayanad</u></b></a></b>,Kerala and I choose carefully not to stay in proper Ooty,rather I have opted for a resort (<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g297679-d734604-Reviews-Sagar_Holiday_Resorts-Ooty_Tamil_Nadu.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Read Review :Sagar Holiday Resort</u></b></a></div>
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),little outskirt of the Ooty near Lovedale,on the way to Connoor. The resort is on the slope of the hill facing beautiful Ketty Valley. From reception I descended down the hill by lift and flowers with vivid colors accompanied me all my way from reception to my suite.<br />
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Once I opened the door and entered into the wide open balcony,the idyllic landscape,slopes carpeted with rolling tea plantation,smokey nilgiri mountain range seems to me the perfect arrangement for a much desired holiday.And by then I spotted,whistling mountain toy train passing through the valley,vanishes inside a tunnel and lost in the blues of the blue mountain.My lungs filled up with crisp mountain air.Soon sarong of mountain cloud
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<b>2) <u>An evening in Ooty:</u></b><br />
On set of mountain evening chill,I took an auto to take a stroll in the Ooty's busy streets and my senses reawakened with the aroma of various spices,herbs,medicated oils,tea,coffee . And the very famous sweet smell will make sure that without buying homemade chocolate,its impossible to leave Ooty.I packed full chicken roast,chicken swarmer roll and a plate of very much 'Ooty' biriyani (I have doubt whether we can call it biriyani )from a street side food joint to indulge a hearty meal back in our resort's open air roof balcony with my foodie hubby .On my journey through the Nilgiris days were packed with activities and sightseeing and when evening chill sets in it was drink,food and shopping.<b> </b><br />
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<b>3)<u>Ooty Rose Garden</u>: </b><br />
Now one of the main attraction of Ooty is various parks and gardens.A site to behold forever in spring & summer i<b>s </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2014/02/valentines-day-getaways-ooty.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Ooty's Rose Garden</u></b></a></span>. Find photos of beautiful roses here :<b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2014/02/valentines-day-getaways-ooty.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"> Say it with Roses</span></a></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: blue;"> </span>4)<u> Wandering in Avalanche Lake</u>: </b>Just 30 km away from Ooty, a lake with shimmering water sits in the lap of hills overlooking beautiful valley,surrounded by wooded hills.Fore more look at:<span id="goog_1203773086"></span> <b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2014/02/trip-to-unexplored-ooty-avalnche-lake.html" target="_blank">Trip To Unexplored Ooty- Avalanche</a></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b> 5)</b> Into the tea country <u>'<a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2014/03/places-to-see-in-coonoor.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Conoor</b></span></a>'-</u> Just a shout away from Ooty, less commercialized, more beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>6)</b>Lastly the roads through<b> Bandipur Forest</b> from Ooty to Bangalore with lots of wild animal sighting.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">These are my six main reason not to avoid Ooty in this summer.<b><br /></b></span>
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Meghalaya - The country of cloud,rain,hills with waterfalls, it is often described as the Scotland of East. Unforgettable moisture laden landscapes surrounded by the sarong of clouds,waterfalls,lakes and the lush green mountains makes 'Meghalaya' as India's one of the best kept secret.<br />
This time it is our plan to spend the Christmas eve in Shillong.The compliment of "Small Piece of England" for Shillong is little bit overstatement after end of two decades of British Raj,but still English homes with fireplace, live rock music at night clubs\pubs,christian population and delicious english spread will remind you the english summer.<br />
Shillong is 100 KM drive from Guwahati Airport and even before reaching Shillong my plan was to spend a night at Umium Lake,only 20 Km before Shillong.Umium Lake with its placid blue water is a dreamy destination,an ideal spot for those who wants to be blessed by the beauty of nature in tranquility. <b><a href="http://meghalayatourism.org/olrindex.htm" target="_blank"><u>Orchid Lake Resort</u></a></b> on the banks of Umium overlooking Umium\Barapani is a perfect set up to take a break in the idyllic natural surroundings.Large wooden paneled rooms have huge lake facing balcony.<br />
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<i>The placid blue water of Umium Lake,surrounded by the Meghalayan Plateau,an idyllic destination who seeks tranquilit</i>y </h3>
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<i>Orchid Lake Resort on the banks of Umium Lake offers a pleasant stay</i> </h3>
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It was early morning wake up call and I came out of the warmth of the room heater.The whole surrounding was whitewashed,the pine forest,lake,mountains are covered with sarongs of morning mist. Early morning walk in surrounding wooded hills with chirping sound of birds will clean up your lungs with cool morning breeze and refresh your mind,a true escape to the serenity.<br />
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<i>An early morning view of mist covered Umium Lake in the backdrop of Meghalayan plateau,surrounded by pine wooded hills</i></h3>
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Now visit to Shillong is incomplete without visiting Cherapunjee and Nohkalikai falls.Cherapunjee once nominated as the place with highest rainfall in the world and now the title taken by nearest Mawsynram.Being situated at the region of world's rainiest part,there are many waterfalls and Nohkalikai is the most spectacular one.The best view of the Nohkalikai falls can only be experienced at rainy season.But drive through the grassland of meghalayan plateau from Shillong to Sohra is picturesque.Mesmerizing view of meghalayan countryside will once again make you realize why it is called "Scotland of East" by the British.<br />
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Living behind the spectacular falls and the virgin greenery of Cherra,I headed for a small village Mawlynnong ,near Bangladesh border.My choice was not random as the village is recognized as Asia's most cleanest village and the<b> <a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/living-root-bridge-meghalay.html" target="_blank"><u>living root bridge</u></a>(</b>a natural phenomena implemented brilliantly by the ancient local Khasi people<b>) </b> in the nearby village Riwai was the main reason to visit <b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/mawlynnong-asias-cleanest-village.html" target="_blank"><u>Mawlynnong - Asia's Cleanest Village.</u></a></b><br />
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Unexplored north-east states of India are still untapped and tourism is underdeveloped but the call for unseen lurks veteran travelers years after years.Somehow this time I landed in the gateway of north east "Guwahati" without having much prior planning and rest is some rich travel experience which can not be measure in terms of urban luxury or convenience.<br />
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<i>The little hamlet 'Mawlynnong' attracts visitors around the globe</i></h3>
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It was a long journey from <u><b>Shillong </b></u>and 3 hours passed just to relish the magnificent views of meghalaya plateau cut by the gushing waterfalls in the backdrop of dense foliage.Upon arrival,a sign welcomes us to ‘Mawlynnong-God’s Own Garden.’ It seemed perfect introduction of a village which has been acclaimed as Asia's cleanest village by BBC,UNESCO and National Geography since 2003.Mawlynnong ,a little -known hamlet of 80-90 families in the distant corner of Meghalaya
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<i>Spotlessly clean cobbled path through the quaint village Mawlynnong</i></h3>
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<i><b>Blooming Bougenvillea at Mawlynnong</b></i></h3>
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I followed the narrow stone path bordered with manicured lawns of various ornamental plants and flowers zigzagged through the quaint villages.Village houses are made of thatched roof, wooden walls ,surrounded by a neat and clean courtyard,emblazoned with blooming bougainvillea,bright khasi roses.Conical bamboo dustbins are provided all over the village to collect litter,natural stone basins in front of houses to collect rain water.Khasi women are obsessed with cleanliness.I found them either cleaning their yard with a broom or hanging their spotlessly clean laundry in the clothesline.Khasi people are very much environment conscious and they take upon the responsibility of clean environment very seriously to make the difference.They are born cultivator and protector of their forests.There is many sacred forests where even plucking a leaf from the tree is punishable offense.The village has one English medium school and 100% literacy rate.I stopped by the side of a small church after encircling the village,found villagers,little children gathered and soon the whole quaint village awakened by the sweet tunes of Christmas carol.<br />
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<i>A peaceful coexistence of human and nature - Mawlynnong</i></h3>
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Next we headed for the SKY Walk in the Mawlynnong.As the name is interesting same as the experience.A 85 ft high bamboo staircase with upward slope tied with surrounded trees and a machan kind of standing ground lies on top of the bamboo structure. From Sky high view you will get an outstanding 360 degree view of surrounding villages and nearest Bangladesh plain. The inventor of this unique idea is none other than local school teacher .<br />
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The next big attraction is living root bridge in Riwai village, a 15 minutes walk from Mawlynnong,an awe-inspiring example of bio-engineering<b>:<a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/living-root-bridge-meghalay.html" target="_blank"><u> </u></a></b><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/living-root-bridge-meghalay.html" target="_blank">Living Root Bridge Of Riwai Village</a></u>( </b>Please follow this post for more details.)<b><br /></b><br />
Half of the year torrential downpour engulfs the village and nearest local market is 2 hours walk and transportation is inadequate .Living is very much environment centric and basic.In spite of all these hardships the local khasi people have demonstrated an outstanding example of environment sustainable community living, hence grabbed a honorary position in the global travel map. An sharp contrast to urban India,where cities are like a chaotic jungle with unclean streets and severe pollution. <br />
<b>Related Post:</b><br />
<b><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/living-root-bridge-meghalay.html" target="_blank">Living Root Bridge Of Riwai Village</a></u></b></b><br />
<b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/shillong-travel-blog.html" target="_blank"><u>Walk In the 'Country Of Clouds'- Shillong </u></a></b><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Brought to you by http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01677309334414174757noreply@blogger.com3Mawlynnong, Meghalaya 793109, India25.2017637 91.91603050000003325.187396200000002 91.89586050000004 25.2161312 91.936200500000027tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510904917681652142.post-13115700923298629902013-07-08T20:03:00.004+05:302014-02-28T11:55:14.228+05:30Living Root Bridge Of Meghalaya<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of the big attraction of <a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.com/2013/07/shillong-travel-blog.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>Meghalaya </u></b></span></a>is several hundred years old living
root bridge,an awe-inspiring example of bio-engineering by the ancient
Khasi people.In the monsoon it becomes impossible for the villagers to
cross the turbulent streams.Instead of building bridges,khasis grows
them.Bamboos or hollow trunk of betel nut trees are placed over the
streams. Then the roots of rubber trees guided to pass through the
hollow trunks of bamboo or betel nut and consequently roots reached the
other side of the river and they are allowed to grow on the other
side.Over a certain period of time the roots and their secondary roots
gets twisted together and became stronger and more stronger and ready
for use.It takes almost 10-15 years for living root bridge to function properly.Stones are inserted in the gaps later making it look like a
stone-covered pathway.The Khasi people lived their live based upon
these eco freindly principles for centuries in perfect harmony with
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Living Root Bridge,Mawlynnong -A Natural phenomenon ,implemented brilliantly in the favor of mankind by local khasi people,innovated several 100 years ago.</h3>
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<i>In the monsoon when streams become terbulent,this living root bridges are the way of crossing the riwai river</i></h3>
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Goa a very picture of relaxation, replete with ocean waves ,golden sand, coconut tress and views of mountains. Luxurious spa hotels are
your key to blissful escapism. Sprawl on the beach without a care in
the world—unless you care about picking up handcrafted souvenirs from some of the famous goan night bazar or emporiums. For more details of Goa :<b><span style="color: #990000;"><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/goa-in-rains-romantic-gateway.html" target="_blank">Goa In Rains,A Romantic Gateway</a></u></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Blue & Beautiful Goa Lapped by Arabian Sea & painted with infinite shades of green</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Embark on a long walk that offer a spectacular view of swaying palms & Arabian sea,North Goa</span></h2>
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<span class=" PIN_1373090958442_hazClick"><span style="color: #990000;">Anjuna Beach in north Goa dotted with black lava rocks and swaying palm trees. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;">A Baby's Day out @ Vegator Beach,Norh Goa</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Ocean waves hitting the golden sand shore,sprawl in the beach without a care @ Condolim Beach</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Eat ,live and love in GOA.Spend some quality time with your family.@ mobor beach in South Go</span>a</h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990000;">Exult in the early morning fresh air,Goa a destination for luxury escapism.Welcome to GOA :)</span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Related Article About Goa: </span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: blue;"><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/05/its-all-about-for-love-of-rain-for-love_30.html" target="_blank">Moonsoon Magic at Swapnagandha Valley,Goa</a></u></b></span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/goa-in-rains-romantic-gateway.html" target="_blank">Goa In Rains, A Romantic Gateway</a></u></b> </u></b></span> </span></h2>
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Goa is a lovely place throughout the year,but in monsoon (June to September) Goa is
breathtakingly beautiful,a mesmerizing landscape of lush green fields with swaying palm trees,rolling
paddy fields,rough waves,gloomy grey sky & sudden torrential
downpour.<span style="color: black;"><b><b>I choose my own destination where I feel the urge to go ,when I want
to go ,not because its season or not.Goa is a place ,where you need to
feel the vibes ,where living is awesome</b><i><b>. </b></i></b></span><b>Goa in rains</b><b> </b>-- A sizzling chemistry between earth and
water.It reminds me my last September week long visit to Goa.<b>Sunsets
are never more fascinating in Goa than in this late monsoon period -
golden ,scarlet, bright orange bands across the sky.</b></div>
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Spectacular sunset over the Arabian Sea in Vegator beach,Goa </h3>
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Goa in rains, a sizzling chemistry between earth and water.View of Sinquerim Beach</h3>
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Officially Monsoon is off-season,a time for no tourist,a time when
everything in Goa is blissfully calm and quiet after the lunatic months
of peak season.Beaches are not brimming with crowds,most of the beach
shacks are dismantled,pocket burning high season hotel rates are now discounted (hence very much cheaper)& pounding sound of ocean waves exceeds everything,a mild
feeling of melancholy prevails in the atmosphere.You will rediscover a new Goa.Now its up to you whether you want to come back for high season's mayhem or not. </div>
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Take a stroll in the beach without a care,Monsoon in Goa</h3>
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<li>Bike trip to South GOA through beaches & villages. Mobor-->Cavelossim-->Vercca-->Colva</li>
<li>Relax in the sprawling palm fringed lawn of Holiday Inn Goa which leads to the quiet,white sand beach of mobor.</li>
<li>River cruise in Sal river,dolphin and bird watching,lunch on the cruise.Dinner at Fisherman's Wraf by the side of Sal river.</li>
<li>Riding up the hills and beach hopping in North Goa by a rented bike. Sinquerim -->Condolim-->Calangute -->Baga-->Anjuna -->Vegator</li>
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<li>Drive to the land of mist,mountains and wilderness of "Chorla Ghats",a totally different facet of Goa. Please read the below post for more details of Chorla ghats& <span style="color: blue;"><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/05/its-all-about-for-love-of-rain-for-love_30.html" target="_blank">Moonsoon Magic at Swapnagandha Valley,Goa</a></u></b></span><br />
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Walk alone in the deserted beach or sit closely with your loved ones along with rough waves in front,wild oceanic breeze ruffling your hairs,opaque grey sky above and a sudden torrential downpour which will soak you in skin deep,a sweet taste of rain water in your tongue.It is blissfully romantic.<br />
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Seagull,fishermen & fishing boats,an early morning in GOA,cavelossim</h3>
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Apart from beach holiday ,Goa has more to offer. Sal river in south GOA with her own rhythm. Dolphin watching where river joins the sea is an enchanting experience .</h3>
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Rent a bike or scooty &drive through the countryside of South Goa,stopping for a shelter in a roadside village when drizzles.Enjoy the
ride through the villages canopied with mossy trees,surrounded by psychedelic paddy fields.Villagers are out for planting rice,taking rest
under the trees with the family.A lively landscape freshly scrubbed
from the pounding rains which no guidebook can show you.Stop for a
refreshment in a neighboring bakery and mesmerize with the smack of
freshly baked goodies.A moment to cherish forever with your dear ones. <br />
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Enjoy a bike ride through the countryside of South Goa </h3>
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South Goa is paradise for beach lovers and less commercialized & less chaotic,dotted with luxury resorts with private beaches and in monsoon months these resorts offers very lucrative offers to catch your eyes.<b>Right from Colva,the famous silvery white sand beach, there is an
uninterrupted continuity in beaches. The more you move south the
lonelier the beaches are. </b>We had a very wonderful and relaxed stay in Holiday Inn Goa in Mobor beach. <br />
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Goa ,where living is awesome @ Holiday Inn Beach</h3>
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North Goa is very much touristy,but in the monsoon months it is hustle
free.Baga beach,Calanguta beach are very much crowded in the monsoon
months also but Sinquerim to Condolim these stretch is really peaceful.I
found lots of beach shacks are open in Baga beach.Please check my photo
gallery of beaches in north Goa. <b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/goa-travel-blog.html" target="_blank">Some Kodak Moments From GOA</a></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990000;">Where To Eat When You are In </span></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990000;">Goa</span></span></h2>
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Goa is food lovers paradise with thousands of eateries .Without savoring the mouth watering
Goan cuisine,fresh seafood & chilled cocktails,visit to Goa is
incomplete.But it is very difficult to choose the right one. At per my own experience you can try your luck with these famous goan foods & drop
a comment for sure.<br />
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<li>Goan fish curry</li>
<li>Garlic Prawns</li>
<li>Chicken Xacuti, curry with lots of coconut.</li>
<li>Pork Vindaloo</li>
<li>King Fish Steak</li>
<li>Benebica - Desert </li>
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<b>Tasty and spicy Pomfret Masal</b>a</h3>
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<li><b>Baga </b>-Eat at Britto's , East meets West, Nick's Place</li>
<li><b>Candolim </b>-<a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/goa/restaurants/other/republic-of-noodles%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Republic of Noodles</a> (One of the top 20 restaurants in Asia as per the Miele Guide), Shivers near Kingfisher villa , Lloyd's.</li>
<li><b>Sinquerim</b>-Eat at Taj Holiday Village</li>
<li><b>Betalbatim</b>-<a href="http://www.martinscornergoa.com/" target="_blank">Martin’s Corner</a> in Betalbatim which also is
in South Goa,is the most happening and famous restaurant.You will get
ocean fresh sea foods.<b>\</b></li>
<li><b>Cavelossim</b>-<a href="http://thefishermanswharf.in/" target="_blank">Fishermans Wharf </a>by the side of Sal river with a romantic ambience ,<a href="http://www.bettysgoa.com/casualdining.htm" target="_blank">Bettys Beach shack </a>near Holiady Inn and Leela Goa.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The river,the sea ,the cool zephyr -The perfect ambiance for a toast.Photo courtsey:Fisermans Wharf </h3>
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<b>North Goa</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div>
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<li>The Park Holiday Beach in Condolim--><a href="http://www.theparkhotels.com/" target="_blank">The Park Hotel</a>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Santana Beach Resort in Condolim(TripAdvisor winner on Budget category)--><a href="http://www.santana-goa.com/" target="_blank">Santana Beach Resort</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.vivantabytaj.com/Fort-Aguada-Goa/overview.html" target="_blank">Vivanta By Taj,Fort Aguada</a>,</span>
Sinquerim, Candolim<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></li>
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<b>South Goa</b>:
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<li>The Leela Goa -->Situated between Sal river and Arabian sea .<a href="http://www.theleela.com/" target="_blank">The Leela Goa</a></li>
<li>Park Hyatt Resort & Spa--><span itemprop="addressLocality">Cansaulim, </span>South Goa.<a href="http://goa.park.hyatt.com/">Park Hyatt Goa</a></li>
<li>Holiday Inn Goa,Cavelossim,Mobor beach --><a href="http://www.holidayinngoa.com/" target="_blank">Holiday Inn,Goa</a> </li>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Related Article About Goa: </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: blue;"><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/05/its-all-about-for-love-of-rain-for-love_30.html" target="_blank">Moonsoon Magic at Swapnagandha Valley,Goa</a></u></b></span></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/goa-travel-blog.html" target="_blank">Some Kodak Moments From GOA</a></u></b> </u></b></span> </span></h3>
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N.B.This post is basically part of my earlier Sikkim post,<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/06/yumthung-valleynorth-sikkim.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Love At First Sight:Yumthung Valley</u></b></a>.</span></div>
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<b>In the shadow of hulking high peaks lies a wonderland of
snow, giant glaciers and a trickling stream, where time seems to be frozen in a
pristine white frame. </b><o:p></o:p><br />
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It is exhilarating experience to drive through the high mountain passes of Sikkim. Landscape changes in every hair-pin bend from gorgeous golden paddy fields to gurgling waterfalls, from forest of conifers to a meadow of primulas, rhododendrons. Jeep cuts through the chilled morning winds, climbing high, high and higher through the ribbon like path, grey swirls of clouds, fog obscured our vision, flecks of snow scattered here and there. We started rubbing our hands, pulling our shawls to escape shivering skin deep cold. The patches of snow started spreading and soon covered the mountain walls, carpeted the surroundings. We entered into the country of clouds, snow and fog. The road side stone shows us - Yumesamdong - Zero Point, 15500 feet altitude in the North East state Sikkim (India).Quiet a few elated tourists playing with snowballs. But our Bolero MAX started chasing the winds on the highland pass with more speed, almost gliding through the icy treacherous road and our excitement infused to nervousness.</div>
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A Stream trickles down the mountain ,at Zero Point,Sikkim </h3>
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Delighted tourists near Zero Point,Yumesamdong,Sikkim</h3>
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The road
took a turn and then all of a sudden, dramatic change of the panorama - pristine,
white snow land shining underneath indigo blue sky, surrounded by the sky high
mountain peaks.An Aquamarine stream trickles down the mountains with its own rhythm.
The sharp bright autumn sun set everything sparkling. If there is a heaven on earth,
then this is it.The place is cocooned by a soothing calmness.<b>Completely
absorbed by the aura of this heavenly beauty,we walked,slipped and hurled
snow ball each other and took some snaps with tight hug, a frame forever.</b><o:p></o:p><br />
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Bright Autumn Sun sets everything sparkling </h3>
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A no man's land,
rubbing soldier with People's Republic
of China, heavily patrolled by Indian Army. Few bankers lying scattered here and there like igloo in the polar land. I don’t know how they keep themselves so alert at
this sub-zero temperature where survival is near to impossible.We are far away
from the 'Zero point' and a heartfelt thanks to our guide cum driver.I always
feel locals can guide you best to traverse not so trodden path. At this high
altitude,15,500ft where temperature is below zero, it’s hard to speculate
whims of weather. <b>Soon canopy of clouds covered the elixir-blue of the sky,
storm winds yanked us into our jeep and reverse tracing of the path. “Alice"
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Coming Back from Zero Point,Yumesamdong,North Sikkim</h3>
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Normally, the package tour from Gangtok to <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/06/yumthung-valleynorth-sikkim.html" target="_blank">Yumthung Valley</a></b></span> will have sightseeing till
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/06/yumthung-valleynorth-sikkim.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Yumthang valley</b></u></a></span>. Beyond this one can go upto
Yumesamdong famously known as zero-point by paying extra money directly
to the driver.For more details how to reach and other thing please refer my earlier post on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/06/yumthung-valleynorth-sikkim.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Yumthung Valley</b></u></a></span>.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Brought to you by http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01677309334414174757noreply@blogger.com0Zero Point - Yumesamdong, Sikkim 737120, India27.9308155 88.734834200000023-0.99810249999999812 47.426240200000024 56.859733500000004 130.04342820000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510904917681652142.post-64387337686778574212013-06-19T00:13:00.003+05:302014-02-25T14:08:40.953+05:30River Dreaming By The Shore Of Ganges<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The blue sky above me, lush green banks below me, vista of vast water ahead
of me and the hypnotic sound of "Lap ,Lap, Lap"....where water laps
the shore,I continue to dream</span>.
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The surreal settings by the side of river Ganges(basically Hooghly river)</h3>
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The vista of vast expanse of the river near "Diamond Harbor" will sooth your senses</h3>
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from our home (Kolkata), but it does not matter how far it is, it matters how
close to heart it is. My first break in monsoon through the country side of
beautiful 'Bengal’, shower waded, renewed and lively - 'Diamond Harbour' by the shore of river Hooghly(though we used to call it as Ganges)The river is very widespread at this point, on its way to meet the ocean, accomplishing a
voyage from Himalaya to Bay of Bengal. Large Ocean going ships sailing through
the vast expanse of the waterway, rolling the high tidal waves.</span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Far away we found small
creeks and a fisherman with his fishing boat, getting ready to sail through the
huge waterway and to catch the 'silver crop' of the water, the famous 'Hilsha'
fish in rainy season and many more spices throughout the year. ‘DiamondHarbour'
is also famous fishing harbour, supplies huge quantity of fish to the
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Monsoon sky painted by the golden ray of setting sun,near Diamonharbour</h3>
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mood frequently. It’s raining with fine drops of water; it’s cloudy and
sometimes shining with bright sunshine. The weather for me is compelling enough
to be careless, to be dreamy, and to be gloomy. In the late afternoon, I sat on
the small benches on the banks of the river for how long I don't know and my
mind was wandering with the fluttering of butterflies in rain-washed
grasslands; my eyes were grazing far away on the horizon where blue water
touches the low hanging clouds. Winds gently kiss the water, forming ripples,
so as my face, cheeks, hairs and refreshing enough to mop up all my fatigue.
Soon the half eaten moon came out of the foliage and the moonlit water of
the river embraces the shore and "Lap,Lap,Lap"..I continue to dream.</span></span></span><br />
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An evening and river dreaming by the shore of the Ganges</h3>
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Ganges there are many options for the well-heeled couples and families like
'<a href="http://www.ffort.com/" target="_blank"><b>Raddison Ffort,Raichak</b>'</a>,'<b><a href="http://www.gangakutir.com/" target="_blank">Ganga Kutir</a></b>',but <b><a href="http://hotelpunyalakshmi.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Punyalakshmi</a></b> bridges the gap between very high end and budget category
resorts. It is pocket friendly for all, yet awesome by the river side settings.
This hotel positions itself as a place to rest and unfold by the side of the
river bank, and it lives up to this promise handsomely. Once you take left turn
from the main gate, the first thing will catch your eyes ,the rolling grass
lawn decorated with ornamental flowers, the full-bloomed lilly pond,small
sitting arrangements by the side of river bank and the flowing river Ganges, a
surreal setting. Honestly the beauty of 'Diamond Harbour' can only be adored if
you stay at Punyalakshmi.Personally I feel there is many scope of improvement
on food, service and cleanliness, but for the location I will give it 100 out
of 100.
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the riverside path of Diamond Harbour,I feel the urge to present </span>the allure of this small <span style="color: #333333;">harbor</span>,lying calmly
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<span style="color: #990000;">Yumthung Valley, North Sikkim - Love At First Sight</span></h2>
I don't know how many of you believe in "love at first sight?" theory. But I feel it happens and happens for good reason. The tiny state of Sikkim throws many lures to travelers and one of them is ‘Yumthung Valley’,basically a recent addition to the tourist map of Sikkim.Away from the maddening crowd,hidden in the slope of north Sikkim's highland,a summer grazing pasture at an elevation of 11,800 feet provides little heavens of respite for harassed travelers.Hence it suits well for my fond ambition of spending vacation in verdant solitude.<br />
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We started our journey from Gangtok to Lachung (the nearest village where accommodation is available) by booking a full vehicle. As one drives up the hill of north Sikkim,cool greenery,picturesque hamlets, overflowing waterfalls immediately soothes one’s senses.We came across extremely captivating seven sister’s waterfall cascading through seven steps and ultimately crashing on the rocks with huge roar.<br />
Next we halted for lunch at a road side small village, glittering in the
backdrop of golden yellow terraced rice farms, like a picture postcard.
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<b>Seven Sister Waterfalls ,on the way to Yumthung Valley</b></h3>
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A roadside Village ,way to Yumthung Valley,North Sikkim</h3>
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We reached to Lachung after six hours of long hectic jeep journey through the rumbled hilly lane and climate was chilling cold.But worth it all.Lachung,(at an elevation of 9600 ft),close to Tibet border,at an confluence of Lachen and Lachung river is an sleepy hamlet with simple fun loving villagers,may be the most idyllic riverside hilly village I ever visited,with no four five star marking resorts,posh restaurants,psychedelic cafes or bustling summer flea market.And that is the plus factor of its charm.Whatever expectation I had with Lachung,unhindered panoramic view of the rugged Himalayan hills exceeded everything.The feeling of oneness with the nature started brewing in my mind.It was an awesome beginning.<br />
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<b>Way to Yumthung Valley</b></h3>
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The valley is 29KM away from Lachung village.Next day morning we headed to the valley after having piping hot "puri sabji" breakfast through a zigzag road. Wind started taking pace and temperature was low enough,but I don't have even time to feel that,I was paralyzed by the road side scenery. Mountain clouds,blooming flowers,colorful forest,sparkling streams guided us to the small piece of paradise.<br />
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<b>TheAlpine Medow,Yumthung Valley</b></h3>
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A huge golden meadow- Sikkim's mountain and glaciers come flowing down to valley's slope,crisscrossed by the shimmering water of mountain streams,studded with wild flowers,surrounded by the forest of fir.Yak's were grazing sluggishly on the slopes of high mountain.There were certain lure in the murmuring sound of the mountain streams,I sat upon the valley's flower bed for a long time,lost in the world,absorbed by the brilliance of nature.Soon the clouds from the hills came calling us and almost covered half the valley,the forests became hazy.We walked along the river,crossed a bridge surrounded by the holy flag prayers and played with the freezing clod water,took some more snaps,so unwilling to leave this solitary summer highland.<br />
As we retraced back to Lachung,I realized the place is for the true lover of the nature who admire nature and carry a everlasting piece of memory within themselves,not for those who leave a piece of themselves in the form of plastic,cans,bottles.<br />
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The river flowing through the Yumthung Valley</h3>
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<li> A bird's eye view of the Teesta Valley at Singhik.</li>
<li>An evening on banks of river at Lachung</li>
<li>Experiencing sub-zero temperature and 360 degree snow clad mountains at Yumesamdong ,Zero-point (15000+ feet).For more details of Yumesamdong check my post <a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/06/zero-pointyumthung-valley.html">http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/06/zero-pointyumthung-valley.html</a></li>
<li>In the winter Yumthung Valley gets carpeted by thick layer of snow.Skiing,which has recently been introduced at Phuni (close to the Sangri pass in the valley)—which, at 11,500ft, is the highest and most extreme skiing you’ll find in the country.<b>During the spring months,the area blooms with rhododendrons, primulas, poppies, iris and many more and hence it is known as Valley Of Flowers</b>.Hotel Le Coxy is good place for comfortable stay.</li>
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"<b>Sikkim</b>" I believe,a place closer to Shangri La and a place always will be close to my heart.I been to 'Sikkim' several times already and whenever I started feeling restless or laid back from the hustle bustle of city-life,Sikkim has become my savior due to several reasons.One major reason,there is Himalaya with abundance of natural beauty,majestic view of Kanchenjunga,unique calmness in the weather, warm hearted,friendly 'Sikkimese' people and mouthwatering momos.I am dieing fan of steam-hot,soft,thinly 'maida' coated,mutton,pork even simple veg dumplings with eye-watering red chilli chutney.</div>
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Being a resident of Kolkata,a college student of Siliguri (a city nestled in the foothill of Himalaya,gateway of Sikkim) I never per-planned my journey to Sikkim,a place known to me for several years.In a fine morning of October I filled up my bags and on boarded to Darjeeling mail from Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri and then NJP to Gangtok.I will not describe much about Gangtok in this post,as this time my destination was Aritar,in eastern region of Sikkim,isolated from the rest of the state.It is a tiny hamlet encircled by Mt Kangchendzonga.In a clear sky day, panoramic view of Kangchendzonga will greet you from every corner of Aritar.</div>
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Kangchendzonga from our home stay in Aritar Sikkim</span></b></td></tr>
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Dusk was falling when we arrived and after a little hunt we found a beautifully appointed farm house emblazoned with flowers at the edge of hill.I was always overwhelmed by the warmth of 'Sikkimese' people and this time was also no exception.The resident cook had prepared a welcome bouquet meal for us with lots of momos,noodles and thukpa which perked up our mood instantly.</div>
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There was further excitement awaiting for us.I woke up early still it was dark,sarong of mist draped over green of valley and firms.I took a stroll through the shadowy winding path which leads us to the cliff top.The sight that greeted us is still my best 'Sunrise View'.Dawn arrives over the "Himalayan" range.First ray of sun started caressing the snow capped peaks of "Mt Kangchendzonga" with flecks of orange,red and yellow.As sun rises above,white snow capped peak of Kangchendzonga dazzled like a golden crown,the backdrop sky started playing "holi"(Festival of color,in India).The splendor of seeing sunrise over magnificent mountains cant not be described,has to be experienced.</div>
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A layer below,deep in the valley,quite "Lamapokhri" lake was looking like a sleeping beauty bedecked with fantasy,as if she will wake up with the divine ray of dawn.It is quite and air is cool and moist.Morning rays started to spread warmth inside sleepy village with terraced farm fields.On the winding road back,green water of Lamaphokri lake surrounded by
tall pine,far,deodar trees welcomed us with its splendid solitaire.Still I cant help :thinking of that "Tranquil Beauty".The
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Later in the morning we visited "<b>Aritar Gumpa"a</b> monastery of the Kagyuapa order,considered as
one of the holiest and oldest in Sikkim.The monastery was beautifully built with traditional Buddhist architecture with moral and paintings and treasure for old manuscript.The sun bleached prayer flags on bamboo poles bid adieu to us from the place,closer to Shangri-La.</div>
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Watch the sun rise over the Kangchendzonga.Do a trek short or long in and around.Try some momo and traditional local dishes.</div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">If you love hiking ,then a trek to
Phushery
Lake,Pangolakha and Rachela, the
historic tri junction border of
Sikkim,
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Bhutan,is quite thrilling experience.You may have chance to see red panda,peasant,rare species of butterflies,wild orchids and other exotic flora and fauna.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How To Reach Aritar ,Sikkim:</span></b></span></h1>
Bagdogra is the nearest airport and New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station. From Siliguri it is almost 5-6 hours drive by hired cab or can be reached by four hours drive from Gangtok via Rangpo.<br />
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If you need star category hotel,then this place is not for you.Couple of budget hotel is there .But I have seen some good home stay \farm house near the view point.<br />
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Avoid rainy season June to August,as these area is prone to landslide.Autumn and winter is best for Kangchendzonga View.<br />
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"Let the rain kiss you<br />
Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops<br />
Let the rain sing you a lullaby<b>."<br />.....................</b><br />
<b><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork">By Langston Hughes</span></b></div>
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</b> It’s all about for “love of rain”,for “love of nature". Being
born romantic,I adore monsoon and loves to re-tune myself with dancing
droplets of monsoon.The last September when I escaped to shower splashed “Swapnagandha”
valley,Chorla Ghats,Goa,I reawakened from mundane of daily life. </div>
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Swapnagandha Valley,Chorla ghat,Goa</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><u><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/goa-in-rains-romantic-gateway.html" target="_blank">Goa</a></u></b></span>, is not about only for sea,sand and sunshine.Strikingly scenic "Swapnagandha" portrays a completely different facet of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://travelingisbliss.blogspot.in/2013/07/goa-in-rains-romantic-gateway.html" target="_blank"><u><b>Goa</b></u></a></span>,the road less traveled.It took us almost three and half hours from Goa Airport to reach this still undisturbed wilderness,nestled in the cosy crook of Chorla Ghat (ghat means hilly terrain).The valley unfolds its virgin beauty with blushing wild flowers,fresh shadows of green,gushing waterfalls,mist covered mountains,a lake in the lap of mountain with various wild animals in the surrounding forest.What else do you require to soak in nature,to be caressed by the shower,to smell scent of damp earth,to watch melancholy of sky?<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Wildernest Nature Resort,Chorla Ghat,</span></b></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Goa</span>:<span style="font-weight: normal;">Staying amidst wilderness in a true sense:</span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">We had stayed in waterfall view cottage of “<a href="http://www.wildernest-goa.com/"><b>Wildernest Nature Resort</b></a>”
surrounded with unspoiled virgin forest,waterfalls and wildlife.and for
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wall of the room is made of glass and that will make your day from
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The best thing of that nature resort that they have not destroyed a single tree of the jungle and wildlife,though they are fully equipped with all the modern amenities like a bar,a restaurant and nice swimming pool. But restaurant had some set buffet menu which is very unique in taste as well as designed keeping in mind one's health.In the night time also no flashy lights,only bamboo lights in the area,more than 100% Eco-freindly resort.I salute the whole 'wildernest' team who made this possible.The Amazing view of twin waterfalls in the backdrop of green mountains will surely blow away your mind,compensate your every penny you spend.<br />
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The night was little frightening with hissing sounds of reptiles and hooting of owls.The next day morning I wake up along
with the bird-song.Found some monkeys sitting innocently on my jungle machan balcony(machan means wooden floor\balcony on top of trees adjacent to the room)<b>.</b></div>
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The weather was always cloudy,blissfully romantic.Lazily clouds and
the dense fog covered the valley,waterfalls started disappearing from
the vision &I was kissed by the rain standing amidst misty cloud.Magic spell of monsoon started to spread its charm inside
the virgin valley "Swpnagandha" and I was the silent spectator of
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<b>By Air:</b>100 KM from Goa Airport.Ask for pick up from the resort.<br />
<b>By Road:</b>Chorla ghat is almost 50-60 Km away from Panaji,Goa.You can hire a cab from Goa.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Undoubtedly "<a href="http://www.wildernest-goa.com/">Wildernest Nature Resort</a>”Don't forget to do a advance room booking or at least do some
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It totally depends upon you.If you want to go for hiking,nature trail,forest walk and lot of outdoor activities then avoid monsoon (June to September).But if you don't want to follow best practices all the time,try your luck in monsoon.</div>
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