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When I was younger, I visited Khajjiar with my parents. One of the many reasons why we included Khajjiar in our itinerary was the tour operators referring to it as mini Switzerland. Well, for unsuspecting travelers like us who hadn’t been to Europe, this sounded very appealing. After listening to the travel agents call it the Switzerland of India, I was very excited. But, upon visiting Khajjiar, I was extremely disappointed. It was too dirty and the lake had no water in it but rather a heap of plastic bottles. Similarly, calling Coorg the Scotland of India is probably one of the reasons which made Coorg so popular. Just like Khajjiar and  Coorg , Gandikota is referred to the Grand Canyon of India. Now there might be different reasons behind the comparison. But, I believe its unfair to compare our Indian destinations with the so called western “counterparts”. Most of the online travel websites have curated at-least one blog post in which they say that ‘Oh, you know what? You don’t n...

  Are you planning a trip from Bangalore to Gandikota ? Here is a travel guide that will help you plan. This is what I did during my trip.   I should start by saying that a visit to Gandikota was long on my bucket list. I started exploring how to travel from Bangalore to Gandikota  when this interest started in me. But, my plan was never executed for long. But, one weekend it all happened. I started early in the morning with my family. We started with a plan to visit Belum Caves as well during our Gandikota trip from Bangalore. As we started early in around 4 am, we were able to see the sunrise way past the Nandi Hills. It was a wonderful early morning drive though!   Bangalore to Gandikota Route:   Yes, you have guessed it right! We took the same NH44 route that most travelling from Bangalore to Gandikota  choose. It was undoubtedly a breezy drive. If you have travelled in the past in this route, now, you might have noticed that a lot of hotels have sprung...

  When you think about hiring a   bike on rent in Leh , you will have a lot of questions in mind. Let us find the answers here. It is the dream of many Indian youngsters to ride to Leh by bike. But, most of them think about riding their own bike. They do not know that they can find a shop that offers  bike on rent in Leh . Are you hearing about this type of service for the first time? If so, you should find answers to the common questions people get when they plan to rent a bike: Is it really possible to rent a bike in Leh? Yes, you can find shops that provide  bike rental Leh . Particularly, you can find many such services in Fort Road in Leh. Based on the number of tourists demanding bikes, make, model and condition of the bike, you can rent bikes somewhere between 800 and 1600 INR. Many bikers think about booking a bike over the phone. But, I would recommend visiting four or five shops in person. Apart from experiencing the condition of the vehicle, you can also g...

      Are you one of those ardent travellers? Then, you are in the right place to get some valuable tips to choose one of the best travel backpacks .   The best travel backpacks are favourites for many travel enthusiasts. Can you judge why? They remind us of our good old school days. Now, with many different types of backpacks available for travellers, you might wonder which one to select. When you are into this shopping, you will have to consider certain factors to make sure that you end up with the best. Here are some tips to help you:   You are looking to buy one of the travel backpacks mainly for comfort when travelling. So, the first thing you will have to ensure is whether it has an ergonomic design. It should have been designed considering the safety of your back. Further, you should check whether it has multiple pockets for easily carrying your stuff. Above all, it is important to check whether it is lightweight to carry. When the bag itself weighs more,...

  Adalaj ni vav is one of the most famous landmarks near Ahmedabad. ‘Vav’ is a Gujarati word for Adalaj Stepwell  and basically means a well with steps to reach the water. These kinds of step wells were very common in the past era and were considered to be the lifeline of local villages and communities.   Gujarat is rich in heritage. Ahmedabad might as well be called as the heritage capital of Gujarat. There are many heritage sites which one can visit. These sites will give you a deep understanding of the rich past of not only Gujarat, but also India. Adalaj ni vav  is one such heritage site which is a must visit if you are planning to visit Ahmedabad.   Reaching Adalaj ni vav is not very difficult. It’s only 30 Minutes (19 KM) away from Ahmedabad city and the road is quite motorable. The vav was built in the 15th century and is considered as one of the finest pieces of architecture from that era. The step wells are quite prominent in the north as well and are r...