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India, Alleppey and Houseboats.
India is a beautiful country and in my opinion, Alleppey is one of the worlds underrated destinations – it’s simply gorgeous. * My son and I made a podcast about our experience as a family in India. You can listen to that here. On arrival in Alleppey, (or Alappuzha as it also referred to) almost everyone you meet will offer you tickets for a backwater tour. The restaurant owner, the tuk-tuk driver, the man selling the oranges. They all seem to be at it. This is all part of the fun of being in India and something that our family of 4 got used to after spending six weeks backpacking around the country.
Festive Time in Manali Manali Winter Carnival 2022, Himachal
Himachal Pradesh has its own unique way of greeting the New Year: Himachal Winter Carnival. Celebrating its cultural heritage and traditions, every year in the month of January and February the state organizes a carnival in the majestic city of Manali. What a great way to kick start the New Year than by being thankful for what you have! Isn’t it? Let us learn more about this extravagant festival in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal started organizing the Winter Carnival back in 1977 as a skiing competition in Solang Nala and now after almost three decades the festival has become bigger and better! The festival promotes Himachal Tourism and showcases its cultural heritage with a great pomp and show. The number of activities has increased and the festival has gained in popularity amongst foreign tourists as well. Date for Winter Carnival Festival in Manali 2022 The dates for the Himachal Winter Carnival 2022 have been fixed as 2nd Jan to 6th Jan. Major Highlights of the Manali Winter Carnival Festival 2022 Manali Winter Carnival 2022 (2 Jan to 6 Jan) will be celebrated for five days in Winter. It will showcase the cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh. Colorful and fun filled programs like Carnival Parade, Winter Queen contests, Voice of Winter Carnival, talent shows, street plays, classical and Bollywood dance contests will make the amazing Winter Carnival of Manali memorable for the tourists. For shopaholics, there will be a sale for textiles and local handicrafts products and the local cuisines of Himachal in the carnival will definitely tickle your taste buds. District based delicacies would be available. If you love adventures then there is a very good opportunity to take part in Skiing, and snowboarding, ice skating, paragliding, rafting etc. will be organized in a very planned manner, keeping in mind all the safety measures. Many indoor and outdoor games would also be organized to add delight to the carnival. Each day of carnival would have a different theme and theme-based activities would be organized to make the Carnival more interesting. The aim of Manali Winter Carnival is to showcase the heritage of Himachal Pradesh. In order to inform tourists about the traditions of Himachal, troupes of women will be wearing traditional clothes to the carnival. The local Pattu and Shawls will get a good boost. The state government has also planned to plant 5000 saplings in the area to extend greenery. Group cleanliness campaigns will happen before and after the event and it will be 100%plastic free. How to Get There? By Air: The nearest airport, Bhuntar Airport (IATA code KUU), is at Bhuntar town, situated on NH21 about 50 km from Manali. The airport is also known as Kullu-Manali airport. By Road: Manali can be reached from Delhi by national highway NH 1 till Chandigarh and from there by national highway NH 21. The total distance from Delhi to Manali is 533 km. Buses ply in large numbers on this route. By Rail: The nearest broad-gauge railheads from Manali are at Chandigarh (275 km), Pathankot (325 km) and Kalka (310 km). The nearest narrow-gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar (135 kilometers).
Top Best 17 Destinations for a Relaxing Family Vacation in Northeast India
Though the North East has been perceived as adventurists’ paradise, some of its destinations are perfect for a fun-filled family holiday as well. Therefore, there is no way that you should ignore this region while planning a family vacation in India. All hail to the natural paradise, because northeast states have always been a dream destination for travelers near and far. What is special about North East India is that there is such a magic in the beautiful litigants of the tourist places that people do not forget the experience there after visiting once. It is said that the North-Eastern region is quite advanced for tourism in India. Be it Darjeeling or Imphal and Aizawl or Tawang, all these places attract a lot of tourists. So, are you ready for your Northeast Vacation? Raise your hands if you are up to exploring the beauty of Northeast states in these top 17 destinations of Northeast India- Darjeeling, West Bengal Roing, Arunachal Pradesh Pelling, Sikkim Guwahati, Assam Haflong, Assam Gangtok, Sikkim Shillong, Meghalaya Cherrapunji, Meghalaya Mokokchung, Nagaland Kohima, Nagaland Mon, Nagaland Majuli, Assam Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh Sivasagar, Assam Agartala, Tripura Bishnupur, Manipur Aizawl, Mizoram Darjeeling is one of the best places if you are planning to visit North East India with family and friends. Picturesque dense mountains, delightful weather and colonial charm will take your breath away. Darjeeling, the queen of all hill stations’ East of the land, is also famous for its alluring nature landscapes. This delightful destination is not only preferred by families but also honeymoon couples visit this place to cherish some romantic moments. The romance inducing scenic vistas here are a perfect spot for cute pictures with your loved ones. Darjeeling gets its name from Dorje (thunderbolt) and Linga (place). Darjeeling is strategically very important due to its proximity with the borders of Nepal and Bhutan. The hill station was popular from the time of British rule. Every year in early summer the Viceroy of India would be taken to Darjeeling as he was so mesmerized by its beauty. So, if you are really planning your North East India tour, include Darjeeling in your travel bucket list. Best Places to Explore Here you can see Tea Estate (Tea Garden), Monastery, Batasia Garden, Kanchenjunga View Point, Mahakal Temple, Tenzing Rock, Rope Way and the world’s 14th and India’s highest ‘Ghoom’ railway station. From Darjeeling you can also see Kusong, India and Nepal’s border Mirik.
10 Best Places to Visit in Pelling, Sikkim
Planning a family vacation or honeymoon tour isn’t an easy task especially when you are not sure of where you want to visit next. But don’t worry we got your back, just like always. Haven’t we? In this blog, we are introducing a hidden jewel of north east India: Pelling. Pelling is located at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga in northeast India, Sikkim. It is a popular destination for adventure and a serene place for planning holidays in Sikkim. From lakes and waterfalls, indulging in shopping, to unveiling the secrets of historical ruins, there are many things to do in Pelling. Before you begin planning a trip to Sikkim, we want to recommend top sightseeing places in Pelling and top things to do in Pelling. Here are the 10 best places to explore in Pelling Sikkim. Kanchenjunga Waterfalls Pemayangtse Monastery Rabdentse Ruins Singshore Bridge Tashiding Monastery Dubdi Monastery Rimbi Waterfall Sewaro Rock Garden Kaluk Village Kanchenjunga National Park Pelling brings you to the majestic Kanchenjunga Waterfalls that are believed to be originating from Mount Kanchenjunga. The crystal-clear water of this milky white stream falls from a height of 100 feet into a pool. Kanchenjunga Waterfalls are undoubtedly the top places to visit in Pelling. The scenic route that leads you to this untouched beauty of nature and the falls itself offers you innumerable photography-worth moments that you can proudly capture in your cameras and cherish for a lifetime.