India has always attracted tourists and visitors from around the world for its culture and diversity. While it is believed that India has been explored in many different ways by locals and international travelers around the world there are still many places that hold a sense of mystery that can still baffle your mind. In different pockets of India you will find places that are different and unusual and that stores secrets that are yet to be discovered and understood. Here we explore through 5 unusual, mysterious, strange and unheard destinations and places in India that not many know about because these places have never really been in the limelight like any other hill stations and forts.
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Beaches have always attracted me more than anything else from the very early days of my life. Being in Mumbai, I love being at Marine Drive and watching the sun go down behind those skyscrapers that dominate the Malabar Hill area and I love to see the orange street lights glowing up that look like a pearl necklace in the evening time which is why Marine Drive is often quoted as Queen’s Necklace. India has 7,517 kilometers of coastline and that means that not just Mumbai, but many other parts of the country has beaches that can offer you great experience. Here we take a quick look at the top 5 beaches in India that are perfect for that evening romantic walk with your partner or with your family or friends. These beach destinations are among the best voted beaches in India and offer value for money experience.
Nestled on the west coast of India, Mumbai is the financial city of India that attracts millions of people every day from all parts of the country and from around the world. Life here is nothing less than a hectic race to the finish and unforgiving so probably there is no space here for those who are disappointed by the stream of bad luck. The only thing that Mumbai teaches you is to get up after you are knocked down by the fist of fate. The interesting part of the city is that every single festival is celebrated here with same enthusiasm and joy and Mumbaikars take part in every festival that they get to celebrate here which acts as a momentarily pause from a stressful lifestyle. Christianity is a minority religion in Maharashtra and in Mumbai, but that does not ruin the spirit of Christmas at all as all people get together in this festival and celebrate it together. Attending midnight mass during Christmas Eve is an important part of the tradition and almost all churches in Mumbai are packed with Christ believers but there are few popular churches that witness large number of people that come here to pray and attend midnight mass that means so much to them. Here we take a quick look at the top 5 most popular churches for Christmas midnight mass in Mumbai.
Exploring Top Christmas Holiday Destinations in India that Offer Value for Money Experience
The year is just about to end in next few weeks and I am really excited about Christmas that brings a special feeling to me. Even though, Diwali is considered to be the biggest festival in India Christmas is also celebrated with same enthusiasm as people clean up their homes and decorate their windows and interiors with lights and put up Christmas tree. Of course, in some parts of India like Goa the visibility of this festival is clearer than in other states, but even though people in other states do not celebrate Christmas in grand style most families look out for some places where they can spend their holidays. The word Christmas holidays itself can create so much excitement that I can’t resist getting out from my hectic schedule and wander in some of the best destinations that India has to offer.
Here is my list of places that can offer value for money holiday experience across India.
In Mumbai, your life mostly revolves around the kind of money you make. I am not criticizing the kind of life that Mumbaikars live but the kind of life they are forced to live. I mean if you pick any random Mumbaikar and scan through his or her daily routine you will find endless hours of hard work, train commute and job frustration and insecurity. I was once a part of this lifestyle and believe me or not this kind of lifestyle actually sucks you out of everything including your precious time that you might want to spend with your loved ones. To me Mumbai city is nothing less than a whirlpool, when you see it from outside it looks stunningly beautiful and it possesses a magnetic power to draw you towards it and when you are sucked into it you hardly get control over your life unless you know how to manage things in a better way. Well, I guess every city has its own lifestyle and Mumbai has its own so I cannot blame it completely after all there are many ways to get a break and chill out with your loved ones. In the last few weeks, I feel the temperature has been soaring high and the humidity factor is just sucking out all the blood and life out of us. Since Diwali festival is just around the corner I believe many people would be looking out for one day picnic destinations and places where they can have a blast with their family and friends.
I have always believed that most couple would like to spend their honeymoon time in peace and tranquility where they can spend more time together and enjoy the space that they share that will deepen their bond together for the rest of their life. However, time has changed and couples today think differently when it comes to their honeymoon trips. Couples today sure want to spend some time together, but they also like to actively participate in fun activities and adventure sports that can make their honeymoon trip exciting and unforgettable. Taking that trend into consideration many tour companies have come up with better options at various places that newlyweds can explore. Many couples today prefer to take off for some adventure honeymoon experience where they can get some adrenaline rush as well as some private space. Let’s take a quick look at the top 5 adventure honeymoon destinations and places in India that offer the right kind of mixed experience.
It’s time to add some colors to your wardrobe, pump up the garba music and to put on your dancing shoes because Navratri is here and while Mumbai and Kolkata celebrates Navratri in style, Gujarat celebrates it with all the grandeur and tradition which is deeply rooted in the history of Gujarat. Although, I am not very religious, I have always loved watching and dancing to the beats of garba and dandiya since my childhood. The colorful chaniya cholis and kedias that people wear for the event and that swirl around with the spinning motion in sync with the music offers a visual treat that you can only see in this time of the year. If you are passionate about dancing to the beats of traditional dandiya and garba rather than getting dragged into all the Bollywood glamour that happens during these nine nights, I would certainly recommend that you take a trip to Gujarat and witness one of the best dancing festivals and garba places you will find across western India.
Mumbai has always been the city of dreams and aspirations. While we might argue and cry about the hectic lifestyle the city has to offer it also offers plenty of festive opportunities. Mumbai is home to some of the biggest festivals happening across India. Hence, you can be sure that you can find some great places for celebrating Navratri as well. If you intend to celebrate Navratri with a bang you can find top dandiya Garba venues in Mumbai.
Bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Himachal Pradesh has always been known for its snow clad mountains and chilly hill stations that can beat the Indian heat hands down. The name of the state literally means In the Lap of the Snow and that is why Himachal Pradesh is so popular with tourists from all over the country and internationally as well. As per my personal travel experience, I believe it is a great substitute for all those who cannot afford Jammu and Kashmir which can get quite out of hand at times. The accommodation in Himachal Pradesh is not as expensive as you can find in Jammu and Kashmir although both the locations offer some really great travel experience for honeymooners. These days I am more focused on honeymoon travels as some of my readers are newly married couples and I would like to offer my readers with more honeymoon travel destinations and options that can help them to have the best time possible. It gives me so much pleasure when they comment and appreciate; it’s more than what I can ask for. So, here I go on top 5 best honeymoon destinations in Himachal Pradesh that can offer you value for money experience.
Everybody today wants to have a memorable honeymoon experience after getting married. When I talk about high mountains and snow clad regions the first thing that comes to your mind is Jammu and Kashmir. This northern state of India has always remained in the news for good and bad reasons but it still attracts lot of honeymooners from all over India and from the world as well that come here to spend some quality time. While some of my readers might be skeptical of whether they should explore Jammu and Kashmir or not mainly because of the terrorist activities that keep happening here from time to time, but I believe there is nothing much to worry about if you choose the right destinations and locations. Below I have listed 5 best honeymoon destinations in Jammu and Kashmir that offers great honeymoon experience without compromising on your safety.