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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

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

Land of Endless Discoveries - LADAKH

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 Some destinations though familiar to all, are difficult to mark one's feet because of harsh climate and untamed mountains. Ladakh, an UT in India is one such place. It borders with China and some places are in conflict zone which makes it even more difficult to travel. The Indian Army patrol in huge numbers and are always on alert. They say,  its the Journey that's important rather than the destination. Ladakh truly stands to that and travel to each destination is a different terrain. The destination was always in my TO-DO list and thanks to COVID, it took a backseat. I was reluctant to travel inter-state due to fluidity in the situation and ever changing covid rules in different states. Nature started to heal and things started normalising.  Quarantine rules relaxed and so was the entry criteria for vaccinated folks. But I was astonished as no COVID related checks happened in the airports. Strange World. Anyway before digressing, I decided to travel with TravelJunky  and book