A trip from HYDERABAD to LADAKH

1.HYDERABAD-GOA

I recently completed a solo trip covering some major tourist destinations like Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and finally Leh.

 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN HYDERABAD(ranked from top to bottom) -
1. GOLKONDA FORT
2. CHARMINAR
3. BIRLA MANDIR
4. RAMOJI FILM CITY
5. HUSSAIN SAGAR LAKE
6. MECCA MASJID
7. SALAR JUNG MUSEUM
8. QUTUB SHAHI TOMBS
9. NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK
10. SHILPARAMAM 
 
I started out from Hyderabad and wanted to explore my journey hence used the conventional mode of transport i.e Trains. Traveling by trains you get a whole new level of experience, you get to see a variety of people. I learnt many new things about what to do in Goa, places to visit in and around etc. The train moves through one of the most scenic routes you can ever imagine, passing through tunnels, across forests and valley's. The train stops at the most beautiful Dudhsagar water falls which makes the 22 hour travel seem like worthy enough to travel again. Reaching goa by either the bus/car or flight is easier but the train journey gives you the chills and also makes it memorable. The places to stay in goa differ depending upon how much you wish to cough up, but if you want to stay away from all the madness and relax then i would suggest you to look for rooms around arpora. Goa has lots many places to visit and you will require a week minimum to explore all the important places.  

 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN GOA-

1. ANJUNA BEACH
2. AGUADA  FORT
3. TITO's STREET(for parties& night life)
4. BAGA & CALANGUTE BEACHES
5. GRAND ISLAND(FOR WATER SPORTS)
6. BOM JESUS BASILICA
7. BUTTERFLY & COLVA BEACHES
8. GALGIBAGA BEACH(the quitest beach in goa)
9. CASINO's & CRUISES
10. CHAPORA FORT

2.GOA-MUMBAI

The journey from goa to mumbai is again filled with mountain passes, hills, valleys, tunnels etc only if you take the train. Konkan railways offers the best visual experience at a very nominal cost. Mumbai is one of the busiest cities of India hence it is difficult for a first timer to fit into the shoes of a localite. The best way to move around the city is taking the local trains unless you wish to get struck in the road for hours together. Climate is very humid so it's better to pack some light clothes if you wish to move around . Beware at all times when roaming in the city as you can easily be mugged.
  
10 PLACES TO VISIT IN MUMBAI-
1. GATEWAY OF INDIA
2. WORLI SEA LINK
3. MARINE DRIVE(by walk)
4. JUHU & VERSOVA BEACHES
5. DHARAVI SLUM
6. HAJI ALI DARGAH
7. SIDDHI VINAYAK TEMPLE
8. LONAVALA
9. POWAI LAKE
10. NIGHT STREET

3. MUMBAI-DELHI

Instead for going to delhi directly from mumbai you can make some intermediate stops at Rann Of Kachh and Jaipur so that you can also cover both Gujarat and Rajasthan. Rann Of Kachh is a salt pan desert where you can camp to relax where as Jaipur is a city you can roam for shopping and also visit some tourist destinations. Moving on Delhi is divided into 2 parts, Old delhi- the crowded, a little dirty, fast paced, narrow area gives you a different experience which you cannot get anywhere else.
New delhi- the clean, peaceful, vast area is like any other metro city will all the technologically advanced facilities. In delhi you can use any mode of transport to get to places.  Agra is 250km away (3 hour drive) if you wish to visit the TAJ MAHAL.

10 PLACES TO VISIT IN DELHI-

1. AKSHARDHAM
2. LOTUS TEMPLE
3. INDIA GATE, RASTRAPATI BHAVAN
4. QUTUB MINAR
5. RED FORT
6. CONNAUGHT PLACE
7. GURUGRAM
8. JANTAR MANTAR
9. HUMAYUN TOMB & AGRASEN KI BAOLI(agrasen's well)
10. SAROJINI MARKET, KHAN MARKET, PALIKA BAAZAR

4.DELHI-LEH   

Travelling to Leh is the trickest thing of all, you can take a flight and reach safely but miss out all the adventure or risk your life and take the bus or ride a bike on the most treacherous road in India. The bus service (ordinary bus only) starts from Delhi's kashmere gate ISBT at 14:30 passing through great routes like chandigarh, mandi, kullu, manali, rohtang pass(14000 ft) eventually reaching keylong the next day at 17:00 for a night halt. The stay in keylong is very cheap around INR 400 for the night. You can roam around to enjoy the virgin nature and sleep in for the night as probably you will be tired because of the bus journey. The next morning the same bus starts at 5:00 continuing the journey to leh passing through baralacha la, taglang la(second highest motorable road of the world), plains of leh etc reaching leh around 18:00. Accommodation in leh varies from the cheapest being INR 100 per night.

10 PLACES TO VISIT IN LEH-

1. PANGONG LAKE
2. MAGNETIC HILL
3. NUBRA VALLEY
4. UMLING LA PASS(highest motorable road in the world)
5. HEMIS MONASTERY
6. THE ROYAL LEH PALACE
7. SHANTI STUPA
8. SANGAM POINT
9. LAMAYURU MONASTERY
10. KHARDUNG LA PASS 

Christmas vacation and New year

 Happy Christmas vacation

If you are planning to get all that Nature has to offer except snow-capped mountains, you could fulfill your desire on Goa and Kerala along the western coast of India.

Goa, a small emerald land, and Kerala, another small verdant state, have beaches. But it would be a perfect holiday to lap up the sun and sand of Goa, and hop onto Kerala to enjoy the mountain stations and backwaters. This way you get best of both the worlds.Location of Goa

Goa is located on the West Coast of India. The Terekhol River separates Goa from the Indian state of Maharashtra in the north. The state of Karnataka lies to the south and the hills of the Western Ghats surround Goa on the East. To the west of Goa lies the Arabian Sea.

Goa is located between the latitudes 15°48'00" North to 14°53'54" North and longitudes 74° 20'13" East to 73° 40'33" East.
Climate of Goa

Goa has a moderate temperature showing negligible variations in different seasons. May is the hottest month while January and February are the coldest.

There is a prevalence of tropical weather rest of the year. Southwest Monsoon brings rain in Goa between June and September. July is the month that receives maximum rainfall while February gets least amount of rain.
How to Reach Goa by Air:

Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa situated at a distance of around 29 km from Panaji on the coast near Vasco da Gama.

Most domestic airlines operate in Goa apart from chartered private airlines operating from UK and Germany. Indian Airlines has direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Air India also flies to Goa.
How to Reach Goa by Rail:
It is not difficult to reach Goa by trains, especially after opening of the Konakan Indian Railway that connects Margao and Vasco da Gama to major cities in India.

You can take trains from Delhi 1,874 km), Mumbai (490km), and Bangalore (430 km) to reach Goa comfortably.

From the railway stations, you can hire taxis and motorcycle taxis to reach the desired destinations.
How to Reach Goa by Road:

Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state transport corporations operate from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji. Frank Shipping operates a boat service between Mumbai and Panaji.


You will be entertained thoroughly with beautifully decorated floats, live music and dancing of many ethnic origins. Specialty of this carnival is the rich blend of cultures and religions that is seldom witnessed anywhere else.

Summer holidays plan to Ooty

The beautiful green lawn, is a place to relax with family and friends. There are trees collected from different parts of the world.

Ooty the land of picturesque picnic spots is a terrifying holiday spot, specially for those who love nature beauty, also called as the Queen of Hill Stations.

In-fact it’s the largest and most popular Hill Stations of South India, located at at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore, sparkling with fresh vegetation and scenerys of Nilgiri Hills.

Toy Train Journey into the mountains and passing through 16 tunnels is going to be a terrifying experience.
It lies at an altitude of, 240 meters above sea level and is surrounded by thick vegetation, tea gardens and eucalyptus trees.
Some of the forest areas in Ooty and its surroundings are restricted and require special permission for exploration.

Botanical gardens, lamb’s rock and Dobabetta peak, kalhatty fallskandal, cross shrine, mini garden and rose garden; Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park are till more amusing places in Ooty and its surroundings.Finally, the Ooty lake boating leaves a memorable experience for your life time.
Located at the eastern end of the Ooty lake, Jolly world children park in Ooty is located on the way to boat house, well maintained by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.

There are several games and drives for kids to enjoy and spend some time in cool temperature of Ooty. the climate and natural green carpet, adding pride to ooty, this children’s park One of the major tourist attractions is the Botanical Gardens, laid out in 1848 and is currently maintained by the Horticulture department of Tamil Nadu.
Botanical Garden.

Overing an extensive area of 50 acres, the Botanical Garden lies at the lower slopes of the Dodabetta Peak in Ooty and is home to an amazing variety of flora.

Bird lovers will also love visiting the gardens because there are several resident as well as migratory birds in it.

Hills station Coorg

Coorg offers great opportunities for the adventure loving people for trekking and rock climbing. If you are planning for vacations at hill station, make a tour to Coorg.
Abbi falls and Irpu falls offers the tourists heart throbbing natural sights.

On tour to Coorg you are visiting the starting of Cauvery River. You can have lovely view of cardamom fields covered with white and purple flowers. The Coorg region has sandalwood trees, certain spice plantations, coffee bushes, red cherries trees that lure people on tours to Coorg.

On tours to Coorg, you can visit Brahmagiri Tank that is the place where River Cauvery drains itself. Another place worth visiting here is the Omkareshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Siva You will find minarets of Dodaveearaja and Lingaraja with Nandi Bull on the top of minarets. The carvings on it include many manifestations of Lord Shiva.

Sunset spot in India Agumbe,Kundadri

Tourists plan for a vacation in the quiet hills of Kundadri to enjoy its solitude, the cool breeze that blow from the west, the clear blue firmament and the setting sun that may the most mesmerizing experience for many. Rivers flowing at the foothill can be seen from the mountaintop and the backwaters of Varahi Dam add to the scenic beauty.
If you are planning a trip to the Kundadri hill station in Karnataka you would be enjoying trekking the scenic mountain slopes, bird watching and visiting the magnificent falls. To reach Kundadri hill station you can travel from Teerthahalli via Nalur or through Kammaradi-Begar-Hosagadde to ‘Kundadri circle,' the commencing point to climb the hill. It is always advisable to plan the trip from Nalur because of distance as well as easy transport.

The route from Kammaradi-Begar-Hosagadde will befit those who start their journey from Sringeri. If you love hiking you can take the route from Teerthahalli via Kammaradi- Nadabur-Halakunda and about a walk 6 kilometres from Kammaradi to reach the foothill.