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5 Places In India You Can Visit With Just ₹10,000 In Your Pocket

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₹10,000 is not what you call a shoestring budget, but it's enough to have a king-sized trip to any of the destinations we're about to share. Plan your travel expenses well; take buses and trains or hitchhike because we're on a budget remember. If you're up for that, here are 20 spots in India that you could etch into your memories and travel log. 1. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh  Nestled far away in the valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang is 2 bus rides - each about ₹200 - from the railway station at Tezpur, Assam. A 4-day trip to this pristine spot may cost as low as ₹3000.  Source:  oliverooms.in 2. Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh The untouched valley hidden in Arunachal Pradesh, far away from the reach of the average crowd, can also be reached by bus from the Tezpur railway station in Assam. With low budget hotels and guest houses, an average 5-day trip can be savoured well within a ₹4000. Source:  newsmobile.in 3. Kausani, Uttarakhand Few pl...

Top 5 Offbeat Diwali Destinations in India

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Diwali, the festival of lights, is also the beginning of the New Year in many parts of India. The 5-day festivities mark an auspicious beginning, with much joy, shopping and celebrations. So if you plan to travel during this time, we’ve got the best offbeat destinations for you, right here! Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh The misty mountains, the pine trees, the cool breeze with a fresh fragrance, if all these are calling out to you, then the place for you to be in is Dharamsala. In Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, the picturesque town is also the Secretariat of the Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama. The hilly area offers a unique peek into rural Indian culture as well glimpses of the Tibetan way of life. Diwali, of course, is celebrated with great gusto here. With the fireworks reaching a crescendo on Diwali, you can also enjoy a view of the entire hill-side lit up, from a vantage point. Don’t miss the local puja, replete with traditional customs and cuisine. ...

5 Things To Do in Singapore

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Singapore has been described as a playground for the rich, and it's true that the small city-state does have a certain sheen of wealth. But Singapore offers more than just high-end shopping malls, luxury hotels, and fine dining (though it's worth indulging in those a bit if you can). There is also a vibrant history and diverse ethnic quarters to discover, along with many family-friendly attractions and lovely public spaces that make visiting this slightly futuristic city worthwhile. 1  Marina Bay Sands The opulent Marina Bay Sands resort complex includes a  high-end luxury hotel , a mall with a canal running through it, the  ArtScience Museum , and the  Marina Bay Sands Skypark  - a vantage point for taking in the entire city. The Skypark's viewing deck and infinity pool are found in the ship (yes, ship) that tops the hotel. Only hotel guests are allowed to use the infinity pool, but anyone can visit the observation deck. From the Skypark, you can ...

5 Diwali Vacation Trips for 2019 Diwali

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Diwali Vacations are just a month away and a holiday away from the city sounds fantastic, isn't it? Trips Wheel Pvt Ltd found some interesting facts. Take a look at where Indians are headed for a Diwali break in 2019 1. Bangkok Use your mid-week break to explore this action-packed city. A short 4-hour flight away, this shopping haven makes for a great Diwali break, given that there is a sizeable Hindu and Indian population here. There are lots of Hindu temples in Bangkok, adding to the visual delight of the festival of lights. You can also combine your Bangkok trip with a short beach break close by. Top things to do in Bangkok Shop at MBK Mall Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha Brush up your Thai cooking skills by joining a class 2. Dubai Just a short flight away, the shiny city of Dubai has emerged as the top choice to spend the Diwali break. Additionally, a mid-week chunk of the population in Dubai is Indian, which makes it a great place for a...

5 destinations for visiting dasara in october

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places to visit in october in north india | places to visit in october abroad |  places to visit  in october in  south india It’s that time of the year again – good is going to destroy evil – and you must not miss the festivities across the country! Read on to get an idea of how various communities around India celebrate Dussehra. 1. Kolkata: Durga Puja Witness Kolkata in her glory, during Durga Puja, as this festival is known in West Bengal. Kolkata transforms into this beautifully noisy and colourful place with people dressed in traditional clothes. The music has this religious fervour to it and the cuisine is a foodie’s delight! Hop from one pandal to the next and experience the joy of unadulterated tradition. Spend an evening soaking up the culture at a dance performance – rock at a Dhaak and Dhanuchi show at aarti time. Keep the last day of Puja free and check out the famous Sindoor Khela – a very dramatic ceremony where married women dress up in ...