Agra,City of Nostalgia

Magnificent Agra Fort

Inside the fort

Seesh mahal,Agra

Guide lighted a matchstick inside the Seesh Mahal

Shahjajahan's sitting place to watch TajMahal

When My mother visited Agra during her college excursion,She narrated her trip and the beauty of Agra fort and TajMahal.I always excited when the day come and I will be there.First I visited Agra when i was in XI class with Maa.That time also not much restriction was there.I went to the underground area where the original Kabar of Emperor Shahjahan and his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal graved.Architectural and sculptural designs are still attract billions of tourists to Agra.Unfortunately I could not show my kids the beauty of Seesh Mahal and the original Graveyard of Shahjahan and Mumtaj Mahal.But My daughter became happy to see the fplace in Agra fort where At old age,Shajahan used to sit and  watch TajMahal and remembred his beloved wife Mumtaj .

Exploration of Ladakh By Dr.Samrat Kar & family

 Ladakh, the region of mountain passes, a piece of broken moon land- a perfect place to witness the unmatched beauty of nature. Ladakh is the highest plateau of the Indian state of Kashmir with much of it being over 3,000m. It lies between 32 to 36 degree north latitude and 75 to 80 degree east longitude. The total area of 45110sq km makes Ladakh the largest district in India. Ladakh region is bifurcated in Kargil and Leh districts. Kargil lies at an altitude of 2750m and Leh at 3505m. The largest town in Ladakh is Leh.

Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. It spans the Great Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges and the upper Indus River Valley. The district bordered Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the west and China in the north and Eastern part and Lahul Spiti of Himachal Pradesh in the South east. Ladakh’s ethnic composition consisted of Mongoloid and a mixed Indo-Aryan population of Mons and Dards. It is sometimes called little Tibet due to strong cultural and geographical similarities with Tibet. The approach to Ladakh is invariably marked with many long walls running 2-3 kms, decorated with engraved stones bearing the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hun” and Chortens which symbolizes Buddha’s mind. Dr. Kar shared very useful information for all travel loving people 

There are many places to see

Leh

Kargil

Changthang

Indus River & Many More

"Kashmir",The Heaven On Earth

My reader can understand where is Heaven Of Earth.Yes.It is none other than Kashmir.Kashmir is known as one the most beautiful places in India where time stands still.  Water, in all or any  forms, is one of Kashmir's charms like rivers, lakes, springs, make music all over the valley.The alluring and majestic sweeps of forested mountains are tempered with miles of flowering meadows. 
It has many breathtaking and attracting places that is beyond imagination. In this beautiful land, fruits grow in abundance: apple, cherry, peach, pear, plum, loquat, almond, walnut and pine nut.  I divided my post into 7 episodes.......

1.Start the journey

2.Freezing tour of Sonmarg 

3.Paradise of flowers

4. A day at Gulmarg

5. Pahelgam,the mini Switzerland

6. Day at houseboat,a Royal feelings

7.End of Journey

To start the journey from Hyderabad the best way to take 2 connecting flight to Srinagar.One from Hyderabad to Delhi and another is from Delhi to Srinagar.
Like every tour I did a thorough research about Kashmir.Finally I decided to go for home stay.Its like from home away from home with all comforts.So from Net I found JH Bajaj cottage.Very cozy, neat and luxurious.Both Mr. Bajaj and his son Sarover Bzaz and their driver Wasim (Raja Hindusthani)all are very friendly persons.
Very warmly welcome with Kashmiri Kawa.Then after a palatable launch of Kashmir pulao, Dum aloo,Wajwan for my Hubby and son, we took rest in our cozy rooms.
Meet you with the second day of freezing tour of sonmarg...

Bhadrachalam'trip

Me and my friend Nandita decided to go for a weekend trip during this Pongal holidays.She suggested for Bhadrachalam temple.According to legends,during the 14 years of banabasa(forest staying), Lord Rama,Laxam, and Devi Sita lived in this place. In memory, the sacred temple built.Before going to any place,I always do a thorough research about that place, distance,Hotels....and so many other things.

As usual I'm with my laptop and searched ,how to reach there, I was fascinated with the scenic view of Papi hills,Papikondalu Bamboo hut for night staying etc.Kids definitely enjoy swimming in Godavari,Night stay besides Godavari river and papi hills must be exciting and adventurous .Keeping everything in mind I called to Telengana tourism,and they tell about their Bhadrachalam and papikondalu package @3,800.So both the friends decide to go with them. Everything their headache ,we only enjoy with family and kids.

Hyderabad to Papikondalu

(Via Bhadrachalam) 

Cost Rs 3800/- (Inclusive of Transportation, Food and Accommodation)

Enjoy a ride along enchanting waterways topped with an uplifting experience

BHADRACHALAM : 332 km from Hyderabad, is a temple town on the banks of the river Godavari devoted to Lord Rama. The temple is set on a scenic hillock with a spectacular view of the Godavari flowing nearby . It comes high on the priority list of pilgrims, as the sacred abode of Sitaramachandra Swamy.

The temple is unique in enshrining the idol of ‘Chathurbhuja’ (four armed) Rama. On this lap sits his consort Sita Devi. The sanctum is profusely ornamented in silver. This beautiful temple came into existence in 17th century, and was built by Bhakta Ramadas. 

Day 2 :  Arrival to Bhadrachalam,  Fresh up at Haritha hotel  Darshan  Breakfast at Haritha hotel  Local sight seeing : Parnasala  Lunch at Haritha hotel  Departure to Sri Ramagiri / Pochavaram  Kolluru River Bed by Cruise covering papikondalu and Lord Shiva at Perantapalli  Tea, Snacks & Dinner and Night stay in bamboo huts (sharing accommodation) at Kolluru river bed