Theyyam Dance Of Kerala, India

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

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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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The Landscapes Of India

Welcome to the varied landscapes of India, my dear friends starting with the loftiest mountain range in the world called the Himalayas in the North to the grasslands of India in the South of Himalayan foothills, also spread across parts of central & western India.

We also have two big deserts in India.

A sandy, yellow desert called the Thar Desert/The Great Indian Desert in the North Western State of Rajasthan.

Then a salty desert or White Desert called the Great Rann of Kutch located in the western state of Gujarat.

The gorgeous backwaters of India are mostly found in the South Western state of India called Kerala.

Similarly the lush green tea gardens at Munnar is also located in the state of Kerala in South India.

The coastal areas with its gorgeous beaches spread in the West, East & South of India can be explored all round the year for some adventurous & fun filled activities.

Happy weekend, my dear friends & see you soon 🙌 🤗

Hey, how you doing this Sunday?

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Charms Of Charminar

The 'Arc de Triomphe' of the East or the heartbeat of Hyderabad city in India is the CHARMINAR or four minarets, a monument as well as a mosque built in the year 1591 AD by the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the end of a deadly plague.

The iconic structure lies on the banks of Musi river and is surrounded by chaotic markets or bazaars comprising of shops/ carts/stalls selling dresses including wedding outfits; Hyderabadi cuisine; jewellery which includes pearls & famous bangles; perfume; footwear etc etc

It is hugely popular for its intricate architecture. Also, this place is beautifully decorated for celebration of festivals like Eid-ul-adha & Eid al-Fitr.

Ek Shaam Charminar Ke Naam/An Evening @ Charminar

Spent a beautiful evening at Charminar last Sunday. I participated in the 'Sunday Funday' programme out there.

There was music, food stalls, laser & magic shows, stilt walkers, sapling distribution among many other events.

It was such a refreshing evening; enjoyed my evening stroll too.....things sadly end, but memories last forever, agree?

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When you believe in Angels, you have friends in high places like this messenger of peace from Heaven 😍

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📸@an114_gallivanter

Rajasthan: The Wonderland Of India

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.

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