Kolkata is much more than Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium and Coffee House. There are still so many places hidden under countless layers of history that need more limelight. In this article, I am listing a few places that I love and I would love for you to visit too. You are welcome!
Kasol – the gorgeous Himalayan village, nestled in Himachal Pradesh
Stretched along the mighty Parvati River, Kasol is contoured by mountains and lush green patches. A quaint village in Himachal Pradesh, this countryside hamlet is filled with reggae bars, bakeries, and small guesthouses catering to backpackers across the globe.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
The USA is home to all kinds of photo-worthy attractions. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty. However, there are some sites around the country that are just as weird as they are cool. From an alleged site of extraterrestrial visits to a castle constructed entirely of coral, there’s no shortage of unusual sights to see in the USA.
Travel to Spiti Valley in the Himalayas
The journey to Spiti is not for the faint-hearted. Ladakh’s hidden gem, this valley is for travelers who travel for soul-searching. Nestled in the lap of Himalayas, Spiti is house to monasteries that have 1000-year-old traditions embedded in their genesis, let alone the sight of mighty mountains and rivers. Did you make your travel plans for the month yet? Read on to get some inspiration.
On an upcoming travel documentary series called ‘India Direct’ on BBC World News, Rajan Datar a notable travel show presenter explores the ‘hidden’ gems of India. Rajan has been the host of ‘The Travel Show’ – BBC World News’ flagship travel program. For 6 years, he has travelled to over 50 countries on five continents. In November 2012, he was named the Broadcast Travel Journalist of the Year 2012 at the Business Travel Awards ceremony in London.