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| GOA AND NORTH KARNATAKA |
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Goa, North Karnataka circuit is one of my favourites.
I have been to Goa more than 30 times and to the North Karnataka
coast at least 15. At least 10 families from India and abroad
have done this circuit after I started recommending it to my
acquaintances. The circuit is a 07 – 10 day trip which
recommends stay on the Goan beaches of Palolem and Bogmallo
totaling 05 – 07 days, a night stay in the island of Devbagh
at the confluence of the Kali River and the Arabian Sea in the
Karwar District of North Karnataka, then stay for a couple of
nights in a typical Konkan coastal town of Honavar. With Honavar
as the base one gets to see the JOG FALLS (highest water fall
in India), the longest railway bridge of the Konkan Railways,
the tallest statue of Lord Shiva (Lord of Yoga) in India, going
to the only tiger and lion safari in India, getting a feel of
what the Kerala backwater life can be, while one takes a trip
along tributaries of the Sharawati River, appreciate temple
architecture on a visit to a 16 century temple and above all
meet the internationally acclaimed sandalwood carvers. |
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| SOUTH EAST ASIA |
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 The
South East Asia is a huge geography but my Favourites would
include Bangkok, Phuket, Kuantan, Singapore and Bali. This itinerary
would take at least 16 days but is worth every minute of your
travel .The whole region is pulsating with life, beauty ,orderliness
and lots of beautiful memories to carry back home. Thailand
gives you luxury which is affordable, a variety of entertainment
options, great cultural traditions and lots of shopping. Kuantan
in Malaysia offers affordable Golfing, dinner by the beautiful
South China Sea and the Olive Ridley Protection Facilities at
Cherating. The city state of Singapore helps give a glimpse
of what enterprise and ingenuity can do bring in CLEAN, SAFE,
GREEN and harmonious living between four major religions of
the world. Bali in Indonesia transports one to a world of dreams.
From its Hindu temples to the terrace rice fields on the mountain
slopes to surfing, yachting to Bungee Jumping, to dancing, to
witnessing some exquisite traditional dance forms or digging
your teeth into the delightful bebek roast and Nasi Babi guling.
You can shop for costumes and handicrafts. One visit to this
region makes you hanker for more. For the Europeans and the
Americans an ideal holiday would be a combination of a little
of South East Asia and India. It will fill you to the brim. |
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| ENCHANTING NORTH
EAST |
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 The North Eastern Part of India is truly incredible. Here
one will find a truly diverse and vibrant culture within a relatively
small geographical area. This is a place when animism and beautiful
age old customs have intermixed with established religions like
Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism to create a cauldron which
is a traveler’s ultimate delight. I have travelled at
least 10,000 kms in these parts and most of it has been in the
last three odd years. A 10 day journey will take you through
Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland. The itinerary in these parts
could include visiting a National Park, a helicopter ride, seeing
the wettest region of the world , trekking down to a village
at the bottom of a near gorge, taking a few golfing lessons,
seeing how tea is plucked and made, a river ride to the world’s
largest riverine island , home stays, watching local bull fights,
meandering through the local  village markets, meet weavers and
appreciate their weaving skills and last but not the least see
the Famous War Cemetery at Kohima where one reads the famous
lines “They gave their today for your tomorrow”.
The hotels and amenities are not of a very high standard but
the sheer scenic beauty and the people more than compensate
for everything. The North East is a fascinating region of India
that is characterised by some breathtaking scenic beauty. The
flora and fauna of the region is diverse in nature and boasts
of some rare birds and animanls. The region is a treasure trove
for travellers who can enjoy the serenity of the mountains together
with the attractive landscape. |
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