Hong Kong is known the world over as a glamorous city and a top choice for luxury shopping. But this city-state is steeped in culture and history, and has a lot more to offer than mouthwatering dim sum and an impressive skyline.

Hong Kong has an energy about it that is hard to describe. Around every corner is something new and unique, whether it's an ancient temple, a shop selling the latest electronic gadget, or a man taking his bird in a cage for a walk.

Hong Kong has another side as well, where you'll find forest-covered mountains, hiking trails, beautiful beaches, islands, and traditional fishing villages.

Macau is a little slice of Portugal deep in the heart of the Far East. It seems hard to fathom that only 60 kilometers from the urban jungle of Hong Kong, well-preserved colonial architecture and cobbled streets exist and wait to be explored.

Take a stroll through the bustling streets up to the ruins of the cathedral, and you'll see the city's rich past everywhere. It's no surprise that the historic center of Macau has been included in the list of China's most significant World Heritage Sites.

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Glamorous Hong Kong

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The dazzlingly beautiful coral archipelago of Lakshadweep is one of the most secluded beach destinations in India. Covered by a carpet of lush coconut palms, fringed by silvery white sand bordering an ocean where the colour of water ranges from the palest aquamarine to the deepest sapphire, these exotic islands are the perfect hideaway for those who enjoy the barefoot life. 

Agatti Island is the gateway to the Lakshadweep Islands. Designed for Dornier 228-type airplanes, the Agatti Aerodrome is located on a tiny strip of land fringed by cerulean waters and is the only one serving the Lakshadweep islands. As your flight lands at Agatti, feast your eyes on the shimmering waters of the lagoon that appear to merge into the blue horizon.

Scuba diving and snorkeling are the best way to get a closer look at the island’s rich marine life. Lakshadweep is the perfect place to luxuriate in pure seclusion. At dusk, watch the sun’s dying rays paint the lagoon into unforgettable and dramatic vistas as you stroll along the jetty at Kadmat Island, the only footprints in the sand being your own. 

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Dazzlingly Beautiful - Lakshadweep

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Kodaikanal, an  exotic hill station is blessed with awe-inspiring natural beauty and adding on to its charm is the pleasant weather making the trip even more fascinating for the entire family. It remains a treasure trove of natural beauty that remains to be discovered. For instance, Thalaiyar Falls remain a beautiful half day trip to take in. There are a few different points of interest you can stop by while visiting the falls. Similarly, Coaker’s Walk is both a beautiful and relaxing experience. It doesa slight incline but it curves around a hill as it goes up so it isn’t as hard to climb. At the top, one is greeted to a wonderful view of the entire valley below. It is recommended to do the walk early. You’ll also be able to see the fog roll away through the valley, which is a pretty interesting experience as you’ll eventually be higher than the fog down below. The walk itself is only about 1km, so it is on the short side. The colours as the sun rises above the edge of the valley and the sunlight skips through the fog are a sight to behold.

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Exotic Hill Station- Kodaikanal

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Established in 1936, this is India's first national park. It is named after the legendary naturalist and conservationist Jim Corbett.  Located at the Himalayas' foothills, near the popular hill-station of Nainital, the beautiful Jim Corbett National Park, is famous for being home to a large number of tigers, the highest among any Indian national park. Spread over 1318.54 sq km, of which 520 sq km is the main area, and the remaining is buffer; the park is spread over the picturesque landscapes of Pauri Garhwal, Almora, and Nainital. The jeep safari into the dense forest to see the wild animals in their natural habitat is a must-have experience. And if you are lucky, then you may get a chance to even spot a tiger. While on the jeep safari, enjoy the lush green forest's views cut across by streams and rivers and a few waterfalls. There are accommodations available inside the park for night-stay as well, which offer you once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The pleasant climate in the park makes it an ideal tourist spot all year-round, but the best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is in winters. During that time, you can conveniently check out the length and breadth of the sanctuary and have fun exploring. You can also come in during the summers.

The Bijrani zone is not any lesser when it comes to the spectacular natural view or the catching a glimpse of the king of the Corbett forest, the royal Bengal tiger. This zone is the most popular zone after the Dhikala zone and the most visited zone by the day safari tourists.

Jim Corbett National Park is among the few national parks of India that permits night stay inside the core zone of the park. Tourists can ask for the night accommodation permit between mid November to end of the June every year.

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Corbett National Park Safari

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Kutch is a heavenly and mesmerising destination in Gujarat, best known for hosting the Rann Festival from November to February. As the largest district of India, Kutch boasts of fantastic landscapes, mind blowing cultural traits, and awe-inspiring history.

The Great Rann of Kutch, is a large area of salt marshland, is located in the District of Kutch, in the western state of India, Gujarat. The vast expanse is situated in the Thar Desert and is formed of salt marshes. Sunsets at the Great Rann of Kutch are a treat to the eyes after exploring the region. 

The region is divided into two parts, the Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch and comprises of massive deposits of salt in the desert. These deposits are known for producing a mirage, and many pilgrims have shared stories about witnessing optical illusion that seem as good as real. 

The picturesque town of Bhuj has spectacular scenery. Bhuj the former capital of native state of Kutch is now the headquarters of the district. Located rather low, it is basically an amphitheatre of hills dominated by the Bhuja Hill that rises to a height of 160 m at one end and is a landmark being flat on top, surmounted by the fortifications of a hill fort. The Mandvi beach is one of the most serene beaches on the Northwestern shore. Its the perfect destination to come and relax with family and friends during winter mornings.

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Surrounded by the snow-capped peaks,  thick green cover of forests, refreshing ambiance makes Dalhousie a perfect place where one can relax, retreat himself physically and mentally.

Not only it's a place which makes you realize you how beautiful nature is in itself but also gives you a feel of Scottish and Victorian architecture in its buildings and churches.

Dalhousie's natural beauty, refreshing air, sunshine and nature's blessed surroundings add charm to its treks and walks over the dense forests. Thick forests look like beautiful green carpets covering the surrounding hills. Best things to do at Dalhousie is to go for a walk around the city. The place in itself is blessed with nature and its  pleasant beauty so one needs not to think much where to go, all we need is to start walking and feel refresh-full air touching you, sound of wind passing through the forest, hide-and-seek of the sun, and magnificent snow-capped hills.

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Natural Beauty - Dalhousie

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At 14,000 feet Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh falls under those rare, dramatic pass crossings in the Himalayas. On one side is the lush green valley of Kullu — with forests, grasslands, and flowers blooming on the side of your trail. On the other is the almost arid, stark landscape of Lahaul, with barren mountains and almost no vegetation. Standing on the top of the pass, what’s ahead and behind are two different worlds. It changes in a matter of minutes.

Simply put, the Hampta Pass is Himachal’s Valley of Flowers. The landscape is strikingly similar to that of Valley of Flowers – a green narrow valley protected by snow-covered mountains – but there’s an added bonus here.

Landscapes change vividly every few hours of walking on the Hampta Pass trekking trail. The lack of any treacherousness in the trail is compensated by the abundance of natural beauty, which will take you by surprise at every twist and turn of the trek. The entire trail of the Hampta Pass trek is dotted with everything you can dream of witnessing on a trek.What makes the dramatic changes heightened, even more, is how thrilling the climb to Hampta Pass is. For trekkers, crossing the Hampta Pass is a great story of adventure.

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Hampta Pass Trek

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