India is a land of
contrasts and contradictions. While at a superficial level it might
appear frustrating and extremely perplexing, but it will awe you with
its serenity and incredible beauty. So, before you go bonkers over the
hills of Switzerland or the lakes of Venice, you should visit the
gorgeous Indian counterparts, that will enthrall you with their
enchanting charm at half the price.
1. Before losing yourself in the rolling hills of Switzerland, let yourself fall in love with the amazing Gulmarg!!
Gulmarg literally
translated –land of flowers- is situated in the magical land of Jammu
and Kashmir, and you will be able to enjoy every bit of the place
irrespective of the season you visit it in. In summers, the full bloom
of colourful flowers will steal your heart away, and in winters the snow
queen will captivate you with its sheer beauty.
2. Before visiting Venice, let romance bloom in the royal city of Udaipur:
Udaipur with its
splendor and exquisite grandeur , will captivate you with its exuberance
and extravagance. Known as the ‘city of lakes’, Udaipur is a great
alternative to Venice.
3. Before going all the way to Scotland, explore the excellence of Mandi:
Mandi, the
rambunctious bazaar town of, is an amalgamation of solitude and hustle
and bustle of a tourist town. So you get a sprawling flea market on one
hand, and on the other you get to enjoy the vastness of forests and
greenery on the hills.
4. Before relishing the Boh tea in Malaysia, understand the medicinal value of tea grown in Munnar:
Nestled at 1600 meters
above sea level in the Western Ghats, the town and hill station of
Munnar is known for its sprawling tea plantations. Munnar, once upon a
time, was known as the High Range of Travancore but today it has a
reputation of being the commercial centre of some of the world’s highest
growing tea estates. So if you want to experience the unmatched aroma
and taste of exquisite tea, then you know where to heed.
5. Before
choosing Paris as your romantic getaway, take a shikara ride on a
magical evening, and experience nature in full bloom at the Nishat bagh
in Srinagar:
Srinagar, the land of
unmatched beauty, will give you ample chances to relish your sore eyes
and let your love with nature bloom to the fullest. So before heading
off to Paris, visit the mystical city of Srinagar for a truly
outstanding experience.
6. Before running off to Australia for a great trekking experience, trek on the untrodden ways of surreal Leh and Ladakh:
Visit Leh and Ladakh
for a life-changing experience, and explore the joys of treading on the
unexplored paths. Ladakh is one of the most beautiful places on the
earth, and the trek can be really deceptive. So be prepared to view
lakes as blue and pristine as glass, and sceneries straight out of an
artist’s imagination.
7. Before heading off to New-Zealand for an adventurous paragliding experience, fly in the skies of the mystical Bir Billing:
Bir-Billing is located
in the Bajinath Tehsil of Kangra village in Himachal Pradesh. Bir is a
beautiful village, dotted with green meadows and scenic tea gardens, and
Billing is the main spot for paragliding. So beginners usually take off
from Billing and land in Bir. Here, you have the option to learn
paragliding, which is a one-week course or if you are short on time, you
can take a fun ride with an instructor.
8. Before exploring the diverse marine life in Spain, drench yourself in the waters of Andaman:
Andaman and Nicobar islands, are a great
place to relax amidst unmatched surroundings and lovely waters. And yes,
it is also an excellent diving spot!
9. Before you plan a vacation in Tahiti, head off to Tarkarli in Maharashtra for its scenic beaches:
The pristine, crescent
shaped sandy beach at Tarkarli dotted with coconut trees is an
unmatched visual delight. Visit Tarkarli for a stupendous experience
that can be easily compared to the serene Tahiti.
10. Before
taking a hiking trip to the Grand Canyon, visit the gorge formed between
Gandikota hills and the river Pennar in Andhra Pradesh:
Known as the Grand
Canyon of India, Gandikota was founded in 1123 by Kapa Raja of
Bommanapalle village and a fort was built here. The fort of Gandikota
acquired its name due to the ‘gorge’ (in Telugu it is called ‘gandi’),
formed between the Erramala range of hills, also known as Gandikota
hills and the river Pennar that flows at its foot, reducing its width to
a mere 300 ft (see the river image below). Situated amidst beautiful
landscape and wild forests, it is endowed with vast natural resources.
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