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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Tropical beaches, hidden temples, local markets, and a thumping club scene. Phuket draws those who mellow in the sun and thrive at night. Further inland, Phuket Town’s eateries allow you to dip into chili and blue ginger-spiced dishes, and a stroll through the old quarter opens a window into the layers of its past. Despite its size and geography, there’s plenty of dining, accommodations, and adventure to satisfy luxury travellers and budget-conscious trip takers all year long.

Some of the best places like Phi Phi Islands and Krabi Islands are very accessible from here and are counted among the best tourist places in Phuket. Chalong Bay, largest town acts as a harbour for outgoing boats to Phi Phi island and others south islands. Phuket is blessed with more than 30 amazing beaches like Patong beach, Kata, Karon and Kamala beach. The main resort town of Patong has many nightclubs, bars and discos where youngsters are usually spotted in majority. The interior parts of this city are quite unexplored. They are very fertile hilly expanse that consists of mangrove forests, fishing villages, rubber and pineapple plantations. Overall, Phuket is stunning and has breathtaking views. It is surely a paradise for every beach bum. Offering the best tourist places in Phuket, it is a must visit for everyone.

Phuket : An Affordable Destination From India

A country where nature, architecture, and culture abound, India is also the most preferred yoga destination to visit for international tourists. I mean why wouldn’t it be…after all it’s the birth land of yoga! Travellers come here for a renewal experience seeking a chance to connect with inner self in country’s many meditations and yoga centres. In fact, what’s more fascinating is that India has a bunch of fabulous tourist friendly places where you can have a yoga session under the trees, on the banks of rivers or on the beachside where the wind whispers thus making it an ideal destination for a yoga vacation. That being said… here are the 12 best or worth visiting yoga destinations to have a spiritual rendezvous with nature and inner self.

Kerala is a land of gods, yoga and Ayurveda in South India. Kerala offers many varieties of landscapes from beautiful beaches, forest lands, backwaters and hills. The state has rich soil where herbs and spices are grown in plenty. Kerala is also home to many Hindu temples that hold Temple Festivals with unique traditions worth making the trip to witness.

If you explore, you will find a tantric form of yoga that combines Hatha yoga and an ancient form of martial art known as kalaripayattu. Kalari also known as “warrior yoga” and was done to enhance physical and spiritual powers of traditional warriors.

India For Yoga Lovers : Kerala

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Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometers from Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season.

The lake surface reflects different colors with changes of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colors of the lake. The lake is surrounded by steep mountains which are covered with snow during winter. During summer the snow cover melts and forms the source for the lake.

Tsomgo Lake is related to many myths and stories. The Sikkimese regard the lake as holy. In ancient times, Buddhists would study the colour of the lake ‘s water to predict the future. The lake is also of huge importance to the Jhakris (faith healers) of Sikkim. They gather here on Guru Purnima every year to offer their prayers.

Tsomgo Lake – Sacred and Beautiful

Kovalam Beach is one of the major highlights of Kerala, and definitely a must-visit. Kerala, located in the South-Western region of India, is one of the most famous places to visit. India is a massive country with land size spanning enormously across all the 4 directions. Therefore, one can expect a lot of places to cover and a lot of miles to clock while you are on an Indian vacation.

Out of all the beaches in Kerala, one of the top-most and most-visited beaches in Kerala is Kovalam Beach. Kovalam Beach is situated in Kovalam, a coastal region in the coast of Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam is a famous tourist spot considering its natural beauty, and Kovalam Beach is the highlight of this region. The low tides, shallow water, and the pristine nature of this beach are what makes this beach a famous attraction amidst the local travellers, and also the international tourists. Therefore, you will have to plan your Kerala vacation in such a way that you don’t miss out on Kovalam Beach!

Sandy Beaches In Kovalam

Beautiful Hoi An is the most atmospheric city in Vietnam, with bags of surviving historic architecture. The old town quarter is a joy to explore, packed to the brim with well-preserved merchant houses that hark back to Hoi An's trading center heyday of the 15th century, when the town was a major meeting point for Japanese and Chinese merchants who flocked here for the local silks.

Plenty of the old merchant houses have been opened to the public, so you can get a taste of these times. The best is 17th-century Tan Ky House, with fascinating architectural and decorative elements. Hoi An's major symbol is the delightful Japanese Bridge at the western end of Tran Phu Street, while nearby, the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation is the old town's most highly decorated temple.

There are numerous small pagodas and museums dotted about town, but Hoi An's true charm is found in simply rambling the old town streets admiring the well-preserved facades.

Atmospheric City | Hoi An

A rejuvenating stay in the houseboats in Alleppey allows you to meander through serene and scenic backwaters and offers you an experience of a lifetime. The endearing lakes, gentle breeze, and pristine landscapes make Alleppey one of the most incredible destinations to explore. Quaint and relaxing, Alleppey houseboats offer you breathtaking charms of nature and the beauty of elegant backwaters that will not only amaze you but leave you mesmerized.

Savouring the delicious food of Kerala in the houseboats with earthy aromas, the chirping of birds, and the sound of water is an experience of delight. While wandering through the gracious scenery of Alleppey, enjoy the real essence of the vibrant culture and authenticity of Kerala. The coconut grooves' archways, lush greenery, and soul-soothing environment of Alleppey will fill your heart with joy and tranquility.

Houseboating at Alleppey !!

Vietnam has just launched its latest tourist attraction for tourists with a fondness for heights. As per the reports, the Asian country has opened a glass-bottomed bridge suspended 150 m (490 feet) above a lush jungle.

The Bach Long pedestrian bridge, which translates to white dragon, is set in the northwest Son La province around dizzying cliff faces which spans before a spectacular and dramatic valley between two peaks. If reports are to go by, the bridge boasts of a total length of 632 m, whereas the glass floor is made up of French-produced tempered glass. The bridge is strong enough to support up to 450 people at a time.

Referring to this, Hoang Manh Duy, a representative of the bridge's operator, stated that when on the bridge, visitors will be able to admire the beauty of nature. As per the company, it’s the world's longest glass-bottomed bridge, which surpasses a 526 m structure in Guangdong, China. However, officials from Guinness World Records are yet to verify the claim next month.

The Bach Long Bridge - World's Longest Glass-bottom Bridge

Word on the street is, interesting people do planned travel and legends go backpacking. There is something very special about travelling light, just the essentials and no set itinerary. Want to walk up a hill one day, that’s absolutely fine; want to do nothing the next day, that’s fine too. When you go backpacking, you are doing essentially what you can do and afford, comfortably. The simplicity of that is what makes it so appealing.

When in Munnar, eat local. By local, we mean street food. They are delicious and pocket-friendly. Munnar as your backpacking destination is a smart choice because not only is it surrounded by natural beauty, it is also budget-friendly. You will be surrounded by lush tea gardens and it is enough to fill your senses, but do check out the Eravikulam National Park too.

Backpacker- Friendly Destination | Munnar

Rajasthan is known for its beautiful temples, majestic forts and amazing deserts. It is surely one of the places that attract a lot of tourists. People from various cities and nations come to Rajasthan to explore its beauty, heritage, culture and tradition. Now tourists have another reason to visit Rajasthan. Rajasthan is now home to India’s first botanical resort- Kaner Retreat.

Kaner Retreat, India’s first desert botanical resort wishes to bring the comfort of the resort as they take you on a tour of scrub vegetation. The place is totally inspired by the desert architecture and the expansive spaces are a celebration of light, space and solitude. Explore the undiscovered side of the Thar Desert. The villas are specifically designed and conceptualised around a local flower and hence the name. The interiors include well commissioned botanical art. The colours used in the textiles and room accessories are simply magical and unwinding. One can soak into the wilderness and the beautifully mesmerizing sunset in the desert.

Kaner Retreat | India’s First Desert Botanical Resort In Jodhpur

Held every year on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill, the modern festival is a procession lead by the May Queen and her counterpart, the Green Man. The wild mix of drums, fire and physical theatre seen during Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival is a spectacular sight to be seen and carries on into the early hours of the first day of May. Beltane – which roughly translates as “bright fire” – was a tradition celebrated in various forms across the British Isles as the starting point of summer. One of four seasonal festivals (along with Samhuinn, Imbolc and Lughnasadh), it was a chance for communities to come together to mark the changing of the seasons.

Lighting the Beltane fires on the first of May was a symbolic move to recall the growing power of the sun and cleanse the community of the dark months spent indoors. In Scotland, cattle were traditionally driven around these fires and the community would dance and leap over the flames. By the late nineteenth century, this practice had been almost abandoned. The fires of public Beltane celebrations in Edinburgh remained unlit until the modern festival was started in 1988 by a small group of enthusiasts, led by Angust Farguhar, then of the industrial music group, Test Dept, and with academic support from the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Behind The Fire - Beltane Fire Festival

The recent few years have been challenging as we navigated unprecedented circumstances due to the impact of COVID-19 and its variants. While the start of the new year is traditionally a time for reflection, detoxing and preparation for the year ahead, it could also be the perfect time to find inspiration and plan for a break to refresh the body and mind when it’s safe to do so. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com has curated a list of Indian destinations that one can go to indulge in self-care and detoxify from the stress that surrounds us.

If surrounding yourself with nature is therapeutic, then Kumarakom can be on your travel agenda as it has an array of natural settings for you to immerse yourself in. Kumarakom, a village located in the backwaters of Kerala, has become one of India’s best wellness destinations over the years. The village has a number of canals that are mediums for houseboats to take you through the area. Vembanad Lake in particular shows you captivating plantation views. You can even try your hand at fishing on some of these rides. Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall is a great spot for trekking for travellers who wish to explore quaint natural settings. This rustic slice of serenity from the South has a range of accommodations, be it a unique houseboat or a luxury villa.

Vitamin Vacay | Kumarakom

India has an incredible expanse and offers delight to travelers and tourists alike. acres and acres of lush green land endowed with scented air, bickering brooks and shimmering lakes, Southern India boasts of some magnificent hill stations. With the summer sun shining around the corner, temperatures soaring high, it will soon be time to escape the heat to the hill stations in South India around.

1. Munnar – The Serene Hill Station

Incredibly the most beautiful and serene hill station in South India is Munnar. A honeymooners paradise, located in the green lands of Kerala, blessed with beautiful lakes and waterfalls tinkering down the valleys through the aromatic plantations, exquisite fauna and rich flora.

2. Coorg – Captivating Weekend Getaway

Nestled amidst the hills and valleys of the picturesque Western Ghats, Coorg is the most perfect hill station getaway in down South. Countless streams peep through the steep hills and tea-blanketed valleys beckoning travellers, trekkers and rock climbers alike.

3. Ooty – Queen Of Hill Stations

A perfect family holiday destination & popular amongst newly weds, the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ or Ooty has been a popular hill station since years. Soaring mountains, thick forest, extensive grasslands and miles of tea gardens greet every traveller.

4. Kodaikanal – Forested Valleys And Beautiful Waterfalls

Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is one of the most well-known and well-populated hill stations in South India. Meadows, grasslands, waterfalls, valleys, forests & lakes define this picturesque hideaway.

South Indian Hill Stations To Visit This Summer!!

The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling historic Badamwari garden in Shahr-e-Khaas has become a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike. Situated on foothills of Koh-e-Maran, the 300 kanals garden was dotted with trees, flowers and cascades providing a soothing experience to the visitors. Historians maintain there was no record to suggest who laid the garden but they say it existed even before the rule of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin in the 14th century. A well covered dome in the garden is named after an Afghan ruler, Warris Shah. The bloom on the Almond trees heralded the spring. the garden was revived and formally thrown open for public in 2008.

Believed to be existing before the 14th century ruler, Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, this comparatively lesser-known garden in Srinagar boasts streams and fountains that enhance the beauty of this 300 kanals park that is ideal for family picnics or enjoying the beauty of nature. There is also a dome-shaped structure that is named after Warris Shah, an Afghan Ruler.

Almond Blooms in Badamwari Garden !!

The Pangong Lake has become a must on any Ladakh tour that you are going on. This gorgeous blue lake gained famed after the famous movie 3 idiots showed it in all its glory and beauty. Since then the Pangong Lake has been crowded by tourists from all over the world. The scenic lake is so mesmerising that you will find yourself gazing at it for hours. From the changing colours with the sun rays to the idyllic mountains in the background, the Pangong Lake shows the natural beauty of Ladakh.

According to popular belief and stories, this lake is the remnant of the sea when the Himalayas emerged out of it. The lake is salty and has no fishes that swim around here due to its high altitude. You will, however, find many migratory birds that come here in all shapes, colours and sizes and makes the Pangong Lake even more iconic and gorgeous. Some of the birds even lay their eggs or build a temporary nest.The Pangong Lake with all its shades of blue and rustic brown hills in the background is perhaps the most photogenic place in the whole of India. It is quite impossible to look away at the sheer marvellous sheen that this lake reflects. The Pangong Lake remains frozen during the winter season, so come here between April and September, and you might find it in its best form.

Wonders Of Pangong Lake

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington, D.C. Mayor Ozaki gave the trees to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations.[1] Large and colorful helium balloons, floats, marching bands from across the country, music and showmanship are parts of the Festival's parade and other events.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is March 20 - April 17 and offers an array of celebratory events that feature local businesses and provide a riveting showcase for Japanese culture. To ensure the health/safety of our communities, it is recommended that Festivalgoers check all event listings on the Festival website on the day of the event to determine whether any COVID-19 precautions are required to attend. For those who wish to celebrate from afar, enthusiasts can see the cherry blossoms via the live BloomCam.

Cherry Blossoms in United States!!

Falling from 80 feet is a spectacular waterfall called ‘Athirapally’, located in the city of the same name, 60 kilometers from Thrissur district of Kerala. Designing its way through the Anamudi Mountains, this breathtaking cascade of foamy and bubbly waters is time and again referred to as the Indian Niagara falls. The city of Athirapally is more than just that, as there are scores of places to visit near Athirapally Waterfalls. The luxuriant greens of the Vazhachal forest, the unbounded Arabian Sea, the frothy milky white water from the waterfalls, and cobalt blue sky make this place a perfect escape from the regular hustles of life.

Get mesmerized in the beauty of huge cascading waterfalls. Enjoy the sight of this mighty waterfalls, travel to the cultural abode of Kerala. Thrissur is an exciting destination housing the largest waterfalls in Kerala. Athirapilly waterfall is situated around 60km from the Thrissur city. FThis marvelous cascade of frothy waters starts from the Anamudi Mountains of Western Ghats. . Athirapilly waterfall in Kerala is one of the most-visited places and often referred as the ‘Niagara falls of India’. This natural creation flows through the verdant greenery of Vazhachal forest range, moving towards the Arabian Sea creating a spectacular view of gushing water source, thick jungles and azure sky.

The Untouched beauty of Kerala – Athirapally Falls

The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are beautiful dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia. But for all its beauty, this spectacular light show is a rather violent event. Energized particles from the sun slam into Earth's upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph (72 million kph), but our planet's magnetic field protects us from the onslaught.

As Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles — there are southern lights, too, which you can read about below — the dramatic process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and skywatchers alike.Though it was Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei who coined the name "aurora borealis" in 1619 — after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas — the earliest suspected record of the northern lights is in a 30,000-year-old cave painting in France.

Since that time, civilizations around the world have marveled at the celestial phenomenon, ascribing all sorts of origin myths to the dancing lights. One North American Inuit legend suggests that the northern lights are spirits playing ball with a walrus head, while the Vikings thought the phenomenon was light reflecting off the armor of the Valkyrie, the supernatural maidens who brought warriors into the afterlife.

Chasing Northern Lights

Located around 53 kilometers from Cochin, the town is celebrated for its backwaters which connect Cochin and Kumarakom to the North. Besides backwaters and the sea, Alleppey is also famous for its ageless temples, serpentine canals draining into the ocean, colorful lagoons, rice paddies, and a 150-year old lighthouse. While you are soaking up the laid-back coastal bliss, do try to visit the famous Andhakaranazhi Beach- the beauty gets amplified during sunset hours.

The floating ground to the crowd-pulling houseboats is none other than the longest lake in India- Vembanad lake. The tour of Vembanad lake is mostly coupled with Pallippuram island which is a picturesque petite land in the middle of the lake. Alleppey is just more than backwaters and the beaches, it has a history that is worth learning about. A trip to this coastal paradise is total bliss.

Alappuzha - Venice Of The East

Situated about 25 kilometres away from Kalpetta, the Edakkal Caves are located in the remote island of Edakkal. The caves are one of the biggest tourist destinations in South India. Each year, thousands of tourists visit the caves to checkout its natural beauty and legendary status. There are many legends and tales about the formation of the caves. Let’s explore the history and attractions of the caves.

There are many stories behind the formation of the Edakkal Caves. A famous one is that, the caves were formed by the arrows of Kush and Luv. Another folklore is that it was formed because of Kuttichathan and the Goddess Mudiampilly. History has it that the caves were first discovered by the then superintendent of police of the Malabar District, Fred Fawcett, on his hunting trip. He found the caves to the west of Edakkal Mala and when he explored it further, he found that the caves were the habitat of the Neolithic people.

Untold Stories Of Rocks of Edakkal Caves - Wayanad

Tulips from Holland are world famous. Keukenhof is a park where more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted every year. Gardens and four pavilions show a fantastic collection of: tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, roses, carnations, irises, lilies and many other flowers. You will be overwhelmed by a spectacle of colors and perfumes.

Divided across various gardens and pavilions, the tulips and other flowers number in the millions. Keukenhof has a different theme each year, meaning that it is never the same. Unique in the world, this park attracts over a million visitors every year. Note that the tulips bloom only from mid-March to mid-May, meaning that the park is only open during this period.

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