Gorgeous beaches; finger licking seafood; dotted with temples & churches; covered with a carpet of greenery; known for its festivals, carnivals and the hospitality of the locals - all this & much more can be found in Goa, the smallest State of India which lies on the southwestern coast of this country.
Goa was a Portuguese colony for centuries, from about 1510 until 1961 bringing along Portuguese influence, Christianity & European culture to this state. The official language here is Konkani.
This video clip shows Kharvi dance being performed by the fishing community of Goa. The fishermen are overjoyed after a good catch at the sea. Hence they are celebrating with their families. Enjoy ๐
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And into the forest I go to lose my mind & find my soul.
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The Jog Falls
The Jog Falls, one of the most beautiful & the second highest plunge waterfall in India is tucked away in the dense evergreen forest of the Western ghats of northern Karnataka in India.
This is where river Sharavati takes a plunge from a height of 830 feet. The waterfall has four distinct cascades called Raja, Rani, Roarer & Rocket.
The best time to visit this place is during the monsoon season, from June to September when each cascade has sufficient water surrounded by plenty of greenery & beauty of the season.
This place is around 10 hours drive from Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. Some of the well known tourist spots around this waterfall are Tyavarekoppa Lion & Tiger Reserve & an offbeat island called Honnemaredu.
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Street Food Experience In India
Food is a vital part of our travel experience.
So, next time when you are in India, try one or all of these street food - Rajkochori, Panipuri/Golgappe, Samosa, Tikki, Kachori, Bhelpuri, Cholae Bhature, Vada pav, Dahi bhalle, Chana jor. My mouth is already watering ๐๐
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Rajasthan: The Wonderland Of India
The Ivory White Marble Mausoleum
Located in The City of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India
On The Banks of River Yamuna
Built in the 17th Century
By the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan
In memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Also One of the Seven Wonders of the World
The Timeless Beauty
Tea Gardens Of India
At The Tea Garden in Munnar, Kerala in India
The View From Our Room
In The Midst Of Tea Leaves
A Tea Plucker At The Tea Garden
Tea Leaves Being Processed At A Factoryย ย ย ย
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Enjoying The Gorgeous View While Sipping Some Freshly Brewed Tea
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The Smell Of The Village Soil
Ever ventured into the countryside away from the concrete jungle of the city & town, away from dust & pollution, away from competition & rat race?
If not, then you must visit the villages of India. India is a land with varied landscapes dotted with hills, rivers, seas & oceans, backwaters, sandy & salty deserts, fields & farmland and forests too. In fact there's so much to explore!!
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This is a village up in the hills & mountains of India.
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This village is in the heart of Thar desert/Great Indian Desert surrounded by sand where the only mode of transport is camel.
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This village is down south in the state of Kerala where such backwaters & houseboats are a common sight and coconut trees on either sides.
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This is a village in western India in the state of Goa where there is sea, farmland and some beautiful chapels & churches all over the place.
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Another gorgeous village of India. This one is located in the eastern part of the country where the staple diet of the locals is rice & fish, hence glimpses of paddy fields & fisherman.
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This is how an Indian village looks like - grandma sitting in the courtyard; smiling faces of children coz they are genuinely happy & not just posing for the camera; huts with pet animals roaming freely; muddy tracks with greenery all around.
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Also, you would be able to spot some very hardworking women; children & cattle venturing into the nearby forest and of course simple & meaningful activities like watching the sunrise, sunset or perhaps counting the birds flying by. Way better than those unstoppable video games played by our children most of the time.
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Welcome to a typical Indian village ๐ค
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Dancing With The Waves
Sea Breeze
Swaying Trees
Crashing Waves
Lazy Days
Sun Kissed Hair
Salty Air
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Oh deer!!!
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