Dare A Jeep Safari In Gir National Park

Are you fond of lions? Do you dream of looking at the handsome body and the beautiful mane of this magnificent beast of the jungle? Imagine going through the dense roads of the jungle with the expectation that you might meet an Aslan or a Simba in real life. We say that Gir National Park is the perfect place for it and jeep Safari is one of the best means to checkout Gir.

A Jeep Safari provides you the thrill and excitement as the vehicle moves through the wild forest terrain. Spotting an animal from the jeep through the dense jungle is an unmatched experience that everyone should experience once-in-a-lifetime. And if you are lucky enough, you can spot the king of the jungle. Safari rides can be arranged from the forest department and the best time to experience Gir is during dawn and dusk between December and March.

The jeep safari in Gir will provide you with daring and full of heart pumping moments that should not be missed by any wildlife lover. Additionally, you can explore numerous unseen flora and animals like nilgai, chinkara, leopard and hyena along with the famous asiatic lions.

So jungle lovers, do you dare a jeep safari in Gir National Park?

Experience Cochin Attractions With An Ayurvedic Massage

Cochin, the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” has been on my list for a long time as the city offers diverse options to ponder upon. As an amalgamation of several islands like Bolgatty island, Vyepeen island to the most popular island of Mattancherry, Cochin blew our mind as we wandered around the Mattancherry palace or tried to understand the beauty of vivid history of India’s first synagogue to one of the oldest churches of India- St Francis Church. 

After a long yet fruitful day, my mother grew tired and hence we decided to let her experience the world famous ayurvedic massage. Dating back to thousands of years, Kerala massage is considered the best in the world. She had a refreshing session where her body was treated with an amazing collection of herbal oils that made her body feel rejuvenated and her mind at-peace. It was a lifetime experience for her as her mind was relieved of stress and anxiety. As per her own words, the masseuse created a therapeutic connection between her mind and body, and she felt closer to spirituality. 

We highly recommend experiencing this amazing attraction of Kerala once in your lifetime that will treat your mind, body and senses together.

Enjoy The Stand-Up Paddleboard Experience in Rameshwaram

Do you remember the iconic bridge of Pamban on the pristine blue waters shown in the Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer film Chennai Express? Imagine paddling through the calm blue sea while looking at the most dangerous railway bridge of India. Does the thought thrill you? Well, now you can. Yes, stand up paddleboarding or supping, although still a rare activity, has been gaining popularity among the adventure sports enthusiasts.

Stand up paddling is a sport which is basically a combination of surfing and kayaking. You can feel the thrill as well as relax to feel the water gushing away between your feet. It is a versatile sport to be enjoyed by people of all generations.

Rameshwaram which consists of various islands, surfing spots and lagoons has become one of the most famous hot-spots for stand-up paddling. You can go and learn the sport within two hours from the expert trainers who will help you in tackling the waves.

So, water sports enthusiasts, what are you waiting for? Take a break for 2/3 days and experience this thrilling yet joyous activity along with the calm beaches and serene temples of Rameshwaram. Allons y!

Explore the Exotic Plants and Trees in Beautiful Botanical Gardens of Ooty

You must have caught the sight of the beautiful botanical gardens of Ooty in different movies from Bollywood and the Botanical gardens have featured in different scenes.

As such, the botanical garden was one of the prime locations that we kept in the list for our Ooty trip.

My mother had particular interest in this garden as it is home to different medicinal shrubs and ferns. Entering the garden, we started with the Lower garden which is the main attraction for the tourists. Strolling around, we looked at the exotic plants and trees like Deodar, Jacaranda, Magnolia, Eucalyptus, etc.

Next to the Lower garden, we proceeded through the Fern House and saw a mega flower show going on near the stream or the water pool. Close to the water pool, we went through the New Garden where our mind was once again refreshed by green grass as if someone had placed a natural carpet along with exotic plants like Eucalyptus, Pinus Wallichii etc.

This garden merges with the amazing glass house where we saw plants like Phlox Diantus, Petunia etc. What made us happy was that the garden is so well maintained.

So, if you have a love for the plants, why not go explore these exotic ones in Ooty?

Explore the Reflection of Love for Colours via Textile Tour of Gujarat

As a child, you might have been romanced by the idea of colourful dupattas, sherwanis, sarees and pagdis that Bollywood has managed to inculcate in our minds through songs like Nimbooda, Dholi Taro etc. If you want to explore this love for colours or prints further, we suggest you make a tour to Gujarat.

While your stay in Ahmedabad, you can explore the Calico museum to find out more about the saree with divine motifs made by colourful block printing- Matani Pachedi. After Ahmedabad, approach to our second destination of Surat which will shower its love with different silk. Explore here the famous zari sarees which are made with metallic thread. After Surat, don’t forget to make a stop in Patan as it will win your heart with its different weaves of skill. Here you will find out about one of the most amazing and expensive sarees of the world- patola sarees which is made with ikat (a process of dyeing before weaving) along with the mashru sarees or dupattas which is made with a mix of both silk and cotton.

Now, let’s move to Kutch- a place which reflects its love for colours in any kind of clothing- be it pagdi, dupatta or saree. Probably the most popular print that has managed to charm you through Bollywood or songs is the bandhani/bandhej. Yes, it is a riot of colours in a single piece of cloth made with the tie and dye technique which gives it the vibrant finishing look. Following Kutch, make your way to the last destination of Dhamadka and Ajrakhpur where you can explore the ajrakh prints which is a hand block printing where the cloth is dyed in a single colour and later multiple coloured blocks are added. While your tour ends here, you will definitely remember the love for colours through this textile tour.