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Tea Gardens Of India

At The Tea Garden in Munnar, Kerala in India

The View From Our Room

In The Midst Of Tea Leaves

A Tea Plucker At The Tea Garden

Tea Leaves Being Processed At A Factory    

Enjoying The Gorgeous View While Sipping Some Freshly Brewed Tea

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I Want To Break Free

I want to break free from the daily routine; from the mundane life; from staying indoors & staying safe; from Covid.

Would love to flap my wings; travel far & wide; take risks; lose myself in the wilderness; fear nothing; dream often; create some precious memories & leave my footprints 👣 in the sands of time.

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Life Is A Journey

There are muddy roads; concrete roads; no road; stairs to climb; rivers & bridges to cross; hills to trek; interesting souls on the way; at times nobody; sunny days; cloudy sky; dark nights & cheerful mornings.

But the journey must continue as always. Agree?

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I'll spread my wings

I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky!!

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Dancing With The Waves

Sea Breeze

Swaying Trees

Crashing Waves

Lazy Days

Sun Kissed Hair

Salty Air

Take Me There 🏄

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Jal Mahal in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jal Mahal/Water Palace is in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur City (capital of Rajasthan), India.

Both the palace as well as the lake surrounding it were renovated by Maharaja/King Jai Singh Il of Amber.

It is a four storeyed structure. Only one storey is visible while the rest of it is submerged under the water.

It offers a gorgeous view of the Nahargarh hills. It has a garden at the top dotted with trees and beautiful flowers.

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What Are My Secrets Of Staying In Shape While Travelling?

I have been a traveller since I was a child. While I would enjoy exploring the different regions, landscapes, cuisines, cultures & languages, I had always paid less attention to a healthy lifestyle.

Well after years of suffering, I finally decided to take control of my health. So, here are my discoveries to staying in shape while travelling.

* Wake Up Early

* Exercise Before You Start Your Journey

* Choose Fun Activities On The Go

* Eat Natural Food

* Hydrate Yourself

* Avoid Junk & Sugary Items

* Take The Stairs Whenever Possible

Health Tips From The Expert 👇

I truly feel blessed to have interviewed Sneha Shah, Head Nutritionist & Lifestyle Expert, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems.

* According to Sneha, we should first do a research about the cuisine of the region we are visiting so that we can pick up healthier food items focussing on seasonal & local food of the region.

* Also, one should go for small, frequent meals instead of large, heavy meals.

* Eating mindfully takes care of the portion size of each meal.

* Advisable to start with a soup or salad without any dressing.

*Any nauseating problem can be tackled by sipping lemon water or munching on citrus fruits.

* Carrying homemade items like granola bars, mixed nuts or jaggery laddus would make sure that we don't make unhealthy food choices.

*We should carry water in stainless bottles.

*Important to maintain a three hour gap between our last meal & sleep.

Healthy Travelling : A dose of discipline, handful of activities, clean eating habits, a calm mind & peaceful sleep are the key ingredients to a healthy, happy & energetic vacation.

Deep into the forest I stroll to hear the wisdom of my soul 🧘

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Street Food Experience In India

Food is a vital part of our travel experience.

So, next time when you are in India, try one or all of these street food - Rajkochori, Panipuri/Golgappe, Samosa, Tikki, Kachori, Bhelpuri, Cholae Bhature, Vada pav, Dahi bhalle, Chana jor. My mouth is already watering 😋😋

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Incredible India

India is believed to be one of the oldest civilizations in the world comprising of rich heritage & culture which is both vast & vivid.

There are so many different religions, food habits, costumes, languages, dance, music, folklore including spectacular landscapes and varied flora & fauna.

Inspite of the cultural differences, there's unity in diversity.

We may not be the richest country out there, yet we stand apart because of our warm hospitality.

I welcome you to our home/Incredible India, my dear friends 🙏💓

Happy Republic Day in advance!!

Jai Hind!!

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Oh deer!!!

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I go fishing to lose myself.

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Rural life

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And into the forest I go to lose my mind & find my soul.

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Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India & the land of salvation. It is believed to be the oldest living city in the world.

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The Jog Falls

The Jog Falls, one of the most beautiful & the second highest plunge waterfall in India is tucked away in the dense evergreen forest of the Western ghats of northern Karnataka in India.

This is where river Sharavati takes a plunge from a height of 830 feet. The waterfall has four distinct cascades called Raja, Rani, Roarer & Rocket.

The best time to visit this place is during the monsoon season, from June to September when each cascade has sufficient water surrounded by plenty of greenery & beauty of the season.

This place is around 10 hours drive from Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. Some of the well known tourist spots around this waterfall are Tyavarekoppa Lion & Tiger Reserve & an offbeat island called Honnemaredu.

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Hyderabad's Spanish Mosque

The beautiful treasures of Hyderabad in India continue to amaze me till date. Visited this mosque last evening.

We were given a warm welcome by Aurangzeb & he shared some interesting facts about this place. But on reaching home, I found to my dismay that only a part of the conversation has been recorded....very unfortunate.

Now coming back to this beautiful structure, it is popularly known as the Spanish Mosque - truly an eye catcher with its intricate mouldings & gilded minarets.

The mosque inspired by Moorish architecture in Spain was commissioned by Paigah noble, Sir Vikar-Ul-Umra Iqbal-Ud-Dowla in 1906. I must mention here that Paigah is a family in the senior aristocracy of Hyderabad State who were associated with the ruling Nizam since its inception.

There is a prayer hall. It is interesting to note that the calligraphy on the walls is in Turkish instead of the usual Arabic. The pedestal for the priest along with a bookshelf resembles those of a church.

On one side of the Mosque lies the graves of the members of the Paigah family.

Considered to be one of the most beautiful & unusual mosques in India.

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