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Elephanta Caves: Island Getaway

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Aradhana
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Elephanta Island is in the Arabian Sea. It is 10km away from Gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra. When and who built the caves are unknown. It is said that either the Pandavas from the Mahabharata or Banasura the devil devotee of Lord Shiva must have built these caves. On studying the rocks it has been estimated that it must have been from 5th to 8th century.

Best Time to visit:

The best time to visit the caves is from OCTOBER to MARCH. Summer is not a great time as the humidity and heat will exhaust one easily.

Essentials:

Bottles of water, sunscreen is a must. You can buy or get your own head caps and guidebook about the caves.

Ferry Ride:

The Caves is a one-hour ferry ride away from Gateway Of India. The nearest stations to Gateway Of India is Churchgate and CST. The ferry rides start from 9 am in the morning and the last one leaving from Gateway is at 2:00 pm. While the return ferry rides start from 12:30 am and the last one at 5:00. It is best to catch the first ferry to avoid rush and heat. The tickets cost 180 rupees include both to and fro charge.The ferry is closed on Monday’s.

An extra 10 rupees is charged for riding the upper deck. The view is serene with Indian cargo ships, birds, sea as we watch the city left behind.

On reaching the island a small distance has to be covered from the ferry to the main gate. Entry fee is collected here. Further 120 stairs have to be climbed to reach the caves. On either side of stairs shops and stalls are present. You can eat, shop for souvenirs here.

Elephanta Caves: Island Getaway

Caves:

From the stairs there 7 caves in total and a village below the caves. There are 5 caves for Lord Shiva while 2 caves are for Buddha. The main cave on reaching the island is of Lord Shiva where Mahashivratri has been celebrated every year since the beginning no matter the circumstances. On entering this cave the first carving is of Trimurti.

Elephanta Caves: Island Getaway

Trimurti is Lord Shiva having 3 faces. The first face is of Bramha the creator, Middle is of Shiva the Destroyer and the third face is of Vishnu the Savior. The cave also has carvings of Shiva, Parvati and their sons, Kartikeya and Ganesha, Wedding of Shiva, Ardhanarishvara, Ravana lifting Kailash, Nataraja among many and a Shiv Ling. The carvings are huge and beautiful.

Elephanta Caves: Island Getaway

The remaining small caves have Shiv lings and rooms. If interested you can roam around the village too.

From the stairs, you can see an arrow pointing an upward track towards Grand Canon. The treck is small and the panoramic view is amazing. Do go on and explore this bit.

Food:

There is one A/C restaurant owned by MCGM but there are restaurants which have seats placed to give you a sea view. The food is normal. The options of food are between north Indian and Indo-Chinese.

Old caves, sea view brunch and the calmness provided by the island all at a low price make this the best getaway.

 

Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal Pair Up For Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Raazi’

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Meghna
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Alia and Vicky in Raazi

This movie directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Karan Johar has Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the led roles. It is about an Indian spy who gets married to a boy of Pakistani origin during the war between India and Pakistan in 1971.

About The Movie

The movie is adaptation of a novel written by Harinder Sikka. The name of the novel is Calling Sehmat. Actress Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal will be seen in lead roles. The movie is about an Indian spy who ties the knot with a boy of Pakistan when Indo-Pak war took place in 1971. The backdrop of partition is there in the flick and glimpses of the dark time during partition when hundreds of families and people were killed mercilessly will hopefully flash in the movie.

Casts

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal

Budget

25-45 Crores

First Look Launch

Raazi Movie

Alia Bhatt was spotted in a shoot for ‘Raazi’ in which her look is exactly one that a person could think of a typical Kashmiri girl. Beauty with simplicity, a long suit and a common hairdo with straight plates was the costume in which the actress was seen while shooting. The official first look will soon be released but by the aforementioned appearance we can get the idea of what her look in the film could possibly be like!

Official Trailer

The trailer of the film is yet awaited.

Releasing Date

Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal Pair Up For Meghna Gulzar's 'Raazi'

The date for release is 11 May 2018. In this film Alia is playing a role which has never been portrayed by her and this has gathered much intrigued about the film. The interesting part of the film is male actor Vicky Kaushal who has proved his mettle with Neeraj Ghaywaan’s ‘Masaan’ which was released in 2015. The powerhouse performance given by the actor has increased expectations for the viewers. Ace director Meghna Gulzar is hopefully going to deliver what her fans expect from her in this flick!

Learning is an endless process

By
Richa Tiwari
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Learning

There is no age for learning

Lifelong learning is a continuous process it requires self motivation which comes within .One should be need to feel positive about learning and about their ability to learn. If one can think it in a positive aspect the struggle of learning becomes easy for upcoming challenges.  They will also be able to do well, as well as be well trained. As we say

“Sharpen your axe before you try to cut down a tree
Learning is always a blessing it can never be a curse”

Learning is an endless process

Self learning

 

This activity is performed for our day to day life for the essence of growth where we can challenge all the challenges. This can also change our life and change the world for a better place. By the mode of learning and by increasing knowledge and wisdom one can change themselves. The more one learns the more one can develop new abilities and can also set great examples to the society like the great authors and great leaders. Learning teaches us do be more diplomatic, it also develops the sincerity towards our responsibility. As well as we can also communicate well in the society.

Education and its importance

Self learningOn a personal ground and professional ground continues learning is all about consistently increasing knowledge, power, wisdom, and skill-sets.

There are two main reasons for learning throughout life: for personal development and for professional development.  These reasons may not necessarily be distinct. As personal development can improve one’s employment and grasp golden opportunities professional development can enable personal growing as well as may be used for wide opportunity of becoming specialize in certain areas like Teacher, Doctor, Engineer as well as to improve their professional knowledge, skills, competence with effectiveness efforts .When the term is used in education contexts without qualification and specific examples.                             

Fear of learning

During childhood children gets over burden because of the school activity and the pressure as the competition of this generation is at the peak. Therefore the children’s gets overwhelmed with their day to day activities. This makes them fearful, confused, gets Irritated, frustration occurs. And lose their motivation and treats themselves as failures of life.

Thinking through learning challenges

Teachers and Parents are the most essential in a person life. They hold our fingers and show us the right path of life similarly they teach us about learning and not to give up. keeping this in mind As our 5 fingers are not same  all has their own abilities and talent one should not humiliated by the society. Rather it should be upraised So learning should always be motivated neither it should be discredited by the society.

If we do not fall then how shall we stand again?

One should not lose their hope and try their best surely something good will come out of it.
In fact one should never be humiliated for their learning as our five fingers are not same each on has their own abilities.

Learning is the Master of all keys

Inspiring line said by Margaret Thatcher.

“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you”.

Thank you very much for spending your precious time.

‘Padman’ Is Another Movie Concerned With A Social Issue!

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Meghna
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Padman is going to be the second movie of Akshay Kumar after ‘Toilet Ek rem Katha’ which is based on social issue that needs immediate attention. Akshay Kumar is playing the protagonist, who will be portrayed as a ‘Padman’ in the movie. The production companies involved in this flick are Grazing Goat Pictures and Hope Productions. The female casts of the film are Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte.

About The Movie

Padman Movie

The inspiration for the film is taken from the real life story of a man named Arunachalam Muruganathan, who was involved in inventing affordable sanitary napkin making machines in order to provide them to rural population of India. Not only this, this man from Tamil Nadu is a social entrepreneur, who emphasized and educated rural population of the nation about the hygiene around menstruation that should be taken care of. This character is portrayed by Akshay Kumar and along with him Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte will be seen in pivotal roles in the flick.

Casts

Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, Radhika Apte

Budget

40 Crores

First Look Launch

Padman first look

In the first look of the movie, Akshay Kumar is seen in non-glamorous look and is riding on a bicycle with both the hands up in air. The location is Varanasi where this picture is taken (check out the picture above). His look is made similar to Arunachalam Muruganathan, whose life has inspired this movie.

Official Trailer

The trailer of ‘Padman’ will be released soon.

Releasing Date

This R Balki directorial is scheduled to be released on 13 April 2018. Radhika Apte is the renowned actress and is known to bring reality in all kinds of roles. This could be the point which would pull movie-buffs to the cinema halls. Sonam Kapoor too has considerable fan following and presence of strong protagonist like Akshay Kumar has made it hard for audience to wait for the release of the film.

Continuous learning for continuous step up

By
Olivia Dhara
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Learning in cafe
Two happy students sitting by table in college cafe after lessons, having lunch and preparing for seminar

We all know that it is the very rule of Nature that one who adapts itself to the changes of life, to the evolution, is the one who stays forever and one who does not lag behind and ultimately gets extinct. Human life and growth are no different from this rule of Nature. In life too the person who adapts himself to the changes of environment and situations stays along and emerges out being even stronger. The most important rule of adaptation is learning new ways. So one who continuously learns the different techniques of adapting to changes in life and work grows and stays forever.  This method of which involves constantly updating oneself and learning new skills to meet the needs and changes of personal and professional life is nothing but continuous learning.

Learning data
Two young brokers in formalwear standing by computer monitor in office and discussing online information

In today’s fast-paced life, mere learning from school textbooks does not pay off. At jobs these days recruiters often ask” where do you see yourself in next years?” this question has a motive behind. It focuses on your desire to picture yourself with new skills at newer and higher positions. Companies no more invest in short-term gains. So in order to add more value to make yourself an inseparable part of your company you need to continuously master new skills. With improving, technologies people are using newer facilities and manners. One must keep himself updated to all new advancements related to his field or else there is no dearth of people waiting to replace them.

A major question in this regard is how to proceed in the process of continuous learning? ‘Self – Assessment and ‘Self-help’ are the two words to be kept in mind and in practice. You need to understand and estimate your weakness and then practically take an initiative and work on it. You just can’t avoid or hide it for being just too shy to ask for help. Even if it is the simplest of things or a very common thing, if you can’t, you have to access it and reach out for help. Regularly updating yourself helps your personal, professional and social life in remarkable ways as follows :

For employees:

If you are an employee it makes you aware of your competition and helps you to prepare yourself for the long run. It helps you to develop newer skills, lead from the top and who won’t value in-house employees with both experience and skill.

For businessmen:

If you are a businessman, continuous learning is a must for new. Exposure to new principles and awareness of the latest technologies not only helps to expand your business and increase profit, but it will also help in talent recognition, setting clearer goals and providing employees with better resources.

 For teachers: 

Teaching is one of the most important sectors where continuous learning is very important. A teacher must be known to all recent discoveries and developments related to his subject. New methods of solving problems and new approaches to daily life issues are the backbones of the profession. Research can never develop if a guide or a teacher does not follow the practice of continuous learning religiously.

For doctors:

A doctor should always engage himself or herself in continuous learning. Every day with the discovery of new pathogens several new diseases come to our notice. To cure that knowledge of recent where-a bouts is very important.

For your own:

Personal life undergoes changes every day. The generation gap between parents and children n have been an old hindrance to their bonding. With continuous learning about the interests of each others’ generation, these differences can be reduced. Also Learning about newer technologies and methodologies makes things convenient in daily life. E.g.knowledge of the latest safety apps and digital money transfers makes life really easy.

For society :

Social life is also enriched with continuous learning. Knowledge of different communities and people help us get mixed with them. Adapting their way of life makes relocation easier. continuous learning is not a phase just to be used at your job. It is to be implemented at all aspects of life. Every day is a new day and every day offers something new to learn. We must be open to it all. Trust me nothing once learned ever goes wasted.

Top 10 eateries in Kolkata for college goers

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Olivia Dhara
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If you are in Bengal then by chance or by nature, you are bound to be a foodie. The lip-smacking street joints and heritage restaurants make sure that you keep visiting them time and again.  College days are the first days of freedom. It is the ideal time for college goer to spread their wings and explore new places and joints with their friends. Here are a few must try-outs, if you are in Kolkata without making a hole in your pocket :

Fresh raw salmon fish
Fresh raw salmon fillet with cooking ingredients.Seafood

1. Olypub :

Park Street has its own charm and Olypub is definitely one of the major reasons for that. Their Chicken Ala-kiev and Beef( or chicken ) Steaks are a pure must haves. Also the place serves moderately cheap alcohol. The nostalgic ambience and great food and booze makes it top my list.

2. Peter Cat :

Park Street visit can never be over without a visit to Peter Cat. Their Chelo Kabab platter and Sizzlers are not only filling but the best in the city. The orange lampshades create the perfect old-world charm. Make sure you have ample time in hand when visiting it, as there is always a que.

3. Raj Spanish Cafe :

Located at the sudder street, new market area Raj spannish cafe is a must go if you want a varieties of crusine like spanish,italian and mexican, under one roof. Its outdoor seating arrangement adds to its attraction. The chicken salad, chocolate souffle and tiramisu are really good.

4. Ecstasea :

If you are an adventurous foodie and like to try out the weirdest varieties of food then Ectasea is your place. This small joint at southern avebue barely has a seat of 12-15, but its worth waiting in que for this. From octopus to squids to praws, they serve it all. This is surely the best place for sea food.

5. Barbeque Nation :

Buffets are great fun. You can eat whole lot of food at a very affordable prize. This place tops the list of best buffet in the town. Their starters are beyond description. From kababs to main course to desserts its a complete package.

6. Bapi da’s momo :

This take away joint at Karunamayee serves great momos and chicken fries and lollipops. The taste can be accessed from the fact that its all sold out with 2 hours of opening.

7. The Darjeeling :

Want a taste of the hills? Then this is the best place for all those thumps and momos and stuff. This small restaurant near the city center is a must-visit for all college-goers.

8. Paramount and Indian coffee house :

Though cafes and pubs have grown a lot these days, still they can never take away the charm of these two heritage places. Every student needs to visit College Street at least once a while and it remains incomplete without a bite of chicken kabiraji from coffee house. The “daab er sharbat’ from Paramount sharbets situated nearby is not only famous and cheap but unique too.

9. Indian Restaurant :

If your love for biriyani is eternal then this restaurant at khidderpore is your place. Cheap and mouth-watering biriyani and other Indian dishes. Their halims are to die for.

10. Mrs Magpie :

Cup cakes are fancy and very much in, these days. Mrs Magpie is the best dessert joint to meet up to your sweet tooth. The pretty decor and unique cupcakes of all design and sizes makes this place worth a visit for all college goers.

Food is always tastier when shared and it becomes even more good when shared with your best buddies. So if you are from Kolkata or not, if you ever drop by this city then do check out these eateries for amazing food at just a minimum penny .

Women Of The Hour : Faye D’soza

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Aradhana
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This video of Faye D’soza shutting down a religious priest for asking her to show up in underwear because she wants to be equal to men went viral on social media and received applauds from everyone.

This is just one of the instances of Faye D’soza being a great journalist.

Here is all you need to know about this inspirational and tough lady.

Faye D’soza did her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, English Literature and Psychology from Mount Carmel College Banglore. After completion of B.A in 2002, she pursued Masters in Audio Visual Communication from Commits, Bangalore.

Women Of The Hour : Faye D'sozaIn 2005 she joined CNBC TV18 and covered insurance and mutual fund sectors as a reporter. In her interview with WeAreTheCity, she states that she became the voice that bridges the gap between manufacturers of investment products and the consumer and explain the terms in simple language.She did it for 10 years through her television shows in ET NOW, talking weekly in Radio One Mumbai. She wrote articles in Times Of India, Economic Times, Twitter, Facebook and her blog. Her work focused on making it women-friendly too, nudging women to invest and take charge of their money. Her shows on ET NOW were Investor’s guide, All about Stocks and the Property Guide.

Women Of The Hour : Faye D'soza

In 2015 she became editor of Magicbricks Now channel launched by Times Group. It was India’s first real estate channel covering India’s real estate and housing sector.For the prime time, they decided to do a show called URBAN DEBATE which covered homeowner issues which had topics like roads, current, houses not being leased to bachelors, nonvegetarians etc. On the excellent response of this show, Magicbricks was renamed as MirrorNow and the topics of focus are now public issues.

Faye plays an excellent mediator

covering current issues from hiked rates of petrol and diesel to farmer suicides. She has a distinguished and relevant panelist like civil servants, comedians who can add deeper insights to important issues.

She explains daily issues simplified in MirrorNow. 

She is an inspiration to work hard, stand up to wrong and excellent journalism of informing the crowd and not clouding their minds with doubts. Let’s hope more years of a fantastic job from Faye, women to look up to.

Manikarnika Is Seemingly An Ode To Rani Laxmibai!

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Meghna
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Manikarnika

After her impeccable performance in ‘Simran’, actress Kangana Ranaut is toiling for her next movie ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi‘. This movie is helmed by director Krish and is steeped in acts of grit and determination by Rani Laxmibai which will be portrayed by ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ actress.

About The Movie

Manikarnika

This movie has Kangana Ranaut in the titular role and is one of the most awaited movies of Bollywood. Kangana Ranaut has always impressed audience with her strong acting performances, so this movie too has sky-high expectations. This epic-biographical film is about the life of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi whose heroic deeds and acts of courage against Britishers are celebrated on our soil time and again. Sonu Sood will also be seen in pivotal role in this flick along with ‘Masaan’ actress Shweta Tripathi, who will portray the role of trusted ally of ‘Laxmibai’.

First Look Launch

Manikarnika Movie

The first look of the actress has come out in the form of a sketch which has made cine-goers impatient to the optimum level. Kangana is seen in short hairdo with a turban which is adding beauty to her regal look! A nose-ring and a ‘tika’ is adding authenticity to her appearance.

Releasing Date

The scheduled release date of the film is 27 April 2018. According to a source, Kangana has gone through rigorous training sessions of sword-fighting to bring this character to life and has possibly left no stone unturned to do justice to the part. The shoot of the movie is still going and the hype associated to the film will surely lead cine-buffs to the theatres!

Lesser known Official languages of Bengal

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Olivia Dhara
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Bengal, specifically West Bengal is known to own the sweetest language of the world “Bengali”. Every person around the globe, pictures Durga idol while identifying India. With that when it come to Bengal; everybody be it a fellow Indian or a foreigner would promptly say “ ami tomae valobasi” . Bengali and Bengal are two inseparable identities. Bengal never misses a chance to boast about its language. However the administrative official of the state has not limited the lingual approach just to Bengali. They have in-corporated Six Other Language as their “ second official language”.

Lesser known Official languages of BengalLet us have a look at them :

Urdu :

About 10% of West Bengal’s population are Urdu speaking. So giving Urdu the status of official language has not only harvested the seeds of harmony but also removed the barrier of minority. Also it might be a compliment return to tribute to Mirza Ghalib.

Gurmukhi :

Gurmukhi is a modified sikh script which was standardized and used by Guru Angad. Punjabi is the local name of Gurmukhi. Gurmukhi was introduced to respect the punjabi speaking population of West Bengal.

Nepali :

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language derived from Sanskrit. Historically, the language is believed to be called originally Khas language (Khas kurā), then Gorkhali (language of the Gorkha Kingdom) before the term Nepali was adopted.West Bengal has the highest number of Nepali speaking people in India. It is mainly spoken in the northern regions of the state, particularly in the Gorkhaland and Darjeeling districts. It is tribute to them.

Ol-Chiki:

Ol-Chiki or Santhali is is a language in the Munda subfamily of Austroasiatic languages. It is spoken widely is India , mainly in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar , Orissa and Assam. It is the major language of the Santhal Tribe. West Bengal has a significant tribal demographic .According the 2011 Census more than 7.8% of its population belong to the Scheduled Tribes. Santhals constitute the largest tribal group.The inclusion of this Language gives the tribe the deserved importance and to recognises Santhali as a language in its own right with its own script.

Oriya :

Oriya,an Indo-Aryan language, is spoken by 4.2% of India’s population, mostly in eastern India. Among the major dialects of the language lies 1. Midnapori Odia, which was originally spoken in the undivided Midnapore District of West Bengal and 2. Singhbhumi Odia: Spoken in East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum .
Incorporation of the language is to great help to the around 5 lakh Oriya speaking people residing in West Bengal.

Hindi :

Nearly 7.17 % of West Bengal’s population speaks Hindi.Apart from Kolkata, Hindi-speaking diaspora can be found in Siliguri, Kharagpur and Durgapur-Asansol regions. Also Hindi being a major language all over the country it has been chosen as an official second language in the state.

As the name suggests, ‘The city of Joy’ has its own set of Second languages embracing the diversity of the State.

The budget abroad tour : South-Asia , Bhutan

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Aresyn Shaw
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Bhutan – One of the most exquisite and divine land I’ve ever visited. If you love traveling and wanting​ to visit new places , abroad , then don’t stop reading . This is for you.

 

Do you need passport to visit BHUTAN ?

 

Indian nationals intending to visit Bhutan are required to carry any of the two valid ‘Travel Documents’ (a) Valid Indian Passport having validity of minimum 6 months; and/or (b) Voter Identity Card, issued by the Election Commission of India. No Visa is required to visit Bhutan.

 


Being tender at age , this was my first tour ever outside India. We chose the land route over the aerial to make it more adventurous. The latter experiences that are spoken , are generalized , when I grew up .

 

What the fuss is all about ?

Is Bhutan a part of India ?

 

Bhutan was a part of India during the reign of Indian King Ashoka. No Bhutan has never been a part of India. Bhutan became a protectorate of British India after signing a treaty in 1910 allowing the British to “guide” its foreign affairs and defense.

 

Where To :

 

Bhutan

Country in South Asia

A little History :


Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayan, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations.

The budget abroad tour : South-Asia , Bhutan

Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.


 The Capital :

 

The capital, Thimphu, is home to a bustling weekend market and the ornate Tashichho Dzong, which serves as the government seat. The historic Punakha Dzong, built in 1637, sits at the juncture of 2 rivers and hosts a lavish, multi day religious festival that features masked dances and music. The Phobjikha Valley, habitat for rare black-necked cranes, is a bird-watching destination. As independent travel to Bhutan is not allowed, most visitors book through a tour operator.

 

 

Experienced​ :


The path was full turbulence due to poor road maintenance but the only pleasure among the hooks and crooks was the green and sublime forest. Nights were cold and dark but our car and eyes went running through the enigma.

The budget abroad tour : South-Asia , Bhutan


We ultimately were spellbound to see the cloud kissed hills and small huts which looked like dollhouses from our sight.


The never ending hilly road seemed boring……….until we caught the sight of a magnificent statue of Buddha which wholeheartedly welcomed us to the cold and sunny capital Thimphu.


It was a feeling of sheer bliss and over enjoyment as we travelled a distance of 1975 kms of road which had only two breaks successfully to reach this beauty.


After the ‘very elongated’ journey , some of our co-travellers were panting to go to the hotel.


So, they went off to have their naps and taps while we caught a bird’s eye view of the triumph of Thimphu , i.e , the majesty’s palace. The guide acclaimed that their majesty is a very loyal king and treated his countrymen with no demands. Maybe autocracy took a new shape.

 

When to visit ?

Popular month for visitors are Mar–Apr (the peak period for blooming rhododendrons) and Oct–Nov (for mild weather, trekking and clear views). A good time for viewing black-necked cranes is Oct–Feb. Key events include the Black-Necked Crane Festival (Gangtey, Nov), which celebrates the arrival of the migrating birds. The rainy monsoon period is June–Sep.

 

Low Volume, High Value Tourism :

The Bhutanese pride themselves on a sustainable approach to tourism in line with the philosophy of Gross National Happiness. Foreign visitors famously pay a minimum tariff of US$250 per day, making it seem one of the world’s more expensive destinations. However, this fee is all-inclusive – accommodation, food, transport and an official guide are all provided, so it’s not a bad deal. You don’t have to travel in a large group and you can arrange your own itinerary. What you won’t find is budget backpacker-style travel.

The budget abroad tour : South-Asia , Bhutan

BHUTAN : TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT :

 

Offering a kaleidoscope of sceneries and experiences, the best tourist places in Bhutan must feature on your itinerary while visiting the land of the thunder dragon. If not all, at least a few of them.

1. Rinpung Dzong, Paro

 

Key attractions: Beautiful temple and wall paintings related to Buddhism


Opening hours: 9 am – 5 pm

 

  1. Chele La Pass, Paro

 

Key attractions: Magnificent panoramic view of the valleys, gushing waterfalls, alpine flowers, and clouds drifting above the hills

 

  1. Punakha Dzong

 

Key attractions: The intricate paintings and the architecture of the fort, sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the tertön Pema Lingpa.


Opening hours: 8 am – 5 pm

 

  1. Buddha Dordenma Statue, Thimphu

 

Key attractions: The 169 feet tall Buddha statue, thousands of smaller bronze and gold statues of Lord Buddha, and the surrounding Kuensel Phodrang nature park

 

  1. Dochula Pass

 

Key attractions: Panoramic view that gives a glimpse of the peak of the sacred Himalayan mountain – Chomolhari, Druk Wangyel Lhakhang temple, and the fusion paintings on the temple walls

 

  1. Tiger’s Nest, Paro

 

Key attractions: The tiger’s nest, the cave temple inside the monastery, the majestic views, and the many small temples inside the premises of the monastery

 

  1. Phobjikha Valley, Phobjikha

 

Key attractions: Black-necked cranes migrate to Phobjikha from November, and the hike through the valleys to witness spectacular views of the birds and the amazing greenery

 

  1. Chomolhari

 

Key attractions: The glacial lakes, the snow capped mountains and splendid views of the landscapes are a treat to the eyes

 

  1. Norzin Lam Street, Thimphu

 

Key attractions: Textile building and the textile shops in the middle lane of Norzin Lam for buying some of the best handmade textiles, including Gho and Kira – the traditional attire of Bhutan for men and women respectively

 

  1. Main Street, Paro

 

Key attractions: Scrumptious local food, wonderful bounty of nature, lots of tourist attractions in the vicinity, and the welcoming locals

If you’re a travel enthusiastic person , don’t wait to visit the land of dragons Bhutan , an exceptional beauty , an autocracy yet democratic , a peaceful Divine to dig into.

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