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Visiting the Pearl of the Orient - Sri Lanka

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  Our Junior is interested in Mythology and he considers Lord Hanuman as his superhero. There goes no day where he does not watch The Legend of Hanuman web series. Thank you HotStar! you are our saviour. So what better way to make him visit the places where his superhero was a household name .  Namaste Lanka! These words still echoes from the series. Once place was decided, I  had sorted out all my plans with the help of  Hiruni    from A4Tours , Colombo. I should thank her for all her inputs and suggestions in helping me make my decisions. I had Kandy, Sigiriya, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Yala, Dambulla, Trincomalee and Nuwara Eliya to decide from.  I never considered going North of Sri Lanka (Jaffna) due to two reasons. One, it would require time. Two, there isn't much to do / see around there. A brief description of each of these places. Kandy is a nice city nestled in the middle of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya has a monolith which used to be a city. Hikkaduwa is the Goa of Sri Lanka. Yala is th
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Visiting the Soul of India - Odissa

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Odisha, the land of temples and beaches, is a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders. With a rich history dating back to ancient times, this eastern Indian state offers a plethora of sights and experiences that are sure to leave a lasting impression on any traveler. Join me as I take you on a journey through two of Odisha's most popular destinations - Puri and Bhubaneswar. Day 1: Tue, 24th evening - Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar to Puri After a long and tiring day at work, I boarded my flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. As I arrived at the airport, I was greeted by the warm and welcoming locals who guided me to my cab. We embarked on our journey towards Puri, which is located about 60 kilometers away from Bhubaneswar. The scenic route was dotted with lush green fields, coconut groves, and small villages, giving me a glimpse of the rural life of Odisha. Day 2: Wed, 25th - Puri, Konark, Ramchandi beach, Puri My first day in Puri was all about explori
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Location: Odisha, India
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Visiting the Treasure Island - Maldives

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  The Maldives is one of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the world, conjuring images of lavish resorts and jet-set honeymooners lounging in beachfront villas and swimming in sapphire waters. The Maldives is home to all of those things and is known as a luxe destination for splashing out. Located in the Indian Ocean, this remote country of 1,192 islands and 26 coral atolls is bursting with world-class diving and snorkeling. There are a plethora of opportunities to explore outside the hotel resort bubble and take in the beautiful remoteness of this tropical paradise.  The visit to this tiny island nation was due from long time, and thanks to relaxed covid rules, we could plan without stress. We decided to stay in newly opened Oblu Xperience Resort , which was just 15 min speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. We booked Water Villa accommodation for 4 D, 3 N with All-Inclusive package. At the airport, we were received by the resort folks and helped us get onto
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Location: Maldives
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