To your surprise,it is India.Arunachal Pradesh (a north east state of India) is called a hidden paradise. The Brahmaputra river which originates at Manash Sarover, flows eastward through snow-capped rough mountains and gorges of the great Himalayas in Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh.

Kitchens can get competitive in South China when the talk turns to dim sum. Every year, Hong Kong chefs roll up their sleeves and flex their fingers to prepare for an annual dim sum competition. Dim sum, literally “a little bit of heart”, is a smorgasbord of sweet and savory tidbits, rolled by on trolleys,

Today the northern fringes of the country are promoted as hotspots of nationalist tourism. President Kalam attended the recent Buddha Mahotsav in Tawang (fraturing Bollywood acts and patriotic songs). L.K. Advani instigated the annual natak of the Sindhu Darahan (Amrish Puri and patriotic speeches) after he ‘discovered’ his favorite river flowing quietly through Ladakh.

Depression You haven’t been really low until you’ve been to China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. Here millions of years ago, geological fidgetings-about farmed a 69,000odd sq km basin at the foot of the Tien Shan mountain range. In the middle of the so-called Turpan is Aydingkol Lake the deepest point of which lies 154

If you’ve made it to Beijing, you might as well catch the flight to Ulaan Baatar. The grass is always greener. It’s always a curiosity to see how middle class urban Mongolia lived. In the centre of Ulaan Baatar, home to a third of Mongolia the skyline is still dominated by Soviet-style multi-storey apartment blocks

A tour of Uttarakhand, made up of 14 hilly districts of former Uttar Pradesh, reveals an area of great natural beauty with picturesque hill stations, trekking trail, and ancient Hindu Pilgrimage centres in the shadow of towering Himalayan peaks. Garhwal, home to a number of holy spots, is the more visited region. At Haridwar, the Ganges, India’s holiest river begins its journey through the plains after descending from the Himalayas.

1. DINNER CRUISE The best way to make your acquaintance with Amsterdam is to take a cruise on the city’s canals. The nicest option is a two-and-a- half hour dinner cruises. Sitting cosily inside a glass-domed motorboat, you tuck into a delicious four-course meal while enjoying the sights of Amsterdam.

Day 1: Arrive at Port Elizabeth. PE is the ideal beginning, as after flying the entire night, this beautiful town with its unhurried pace, is both soothing and energizing at once; a prelude to the scenic road trip ahead. Hire a car here for the entire road trip. Explore The Boardwalk (casinos, eateries and shopping area), and the beaches. Stay at the stylish Courtyard suites

Mention Darjeeling and it evokes many images- Queen of the Hills, lush green tea gardens, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, sturdy Gorkhas and amazing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Going beyond these images, Darjeeling has much to offer in terms of its cultural diversity, education and exciting opportunities for lovers of adventure sports.

For a restful, green getaway, try out the fishing camp at Galibore, about 100 km from Bangalore in India. Here, you have the rare opportunity to be active at your own easy pace.

The spiritual capital of the Sikhs, Amritsar is one of the most ancient and fascinating cities of India. It derived its name from the pool around the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), which means “Holy Pool of Nectar”. A major part of the city’s history revolves around the Golden Temple, which is the prime and distinct attraction in Amritsar.

In Calcutta, each street has a story, by every cornice hangs a tale. And a trip to the Heritage-heavy city is wasted if you miss the significance of the grand old edifices that fill it. Charlock’s city is notorious for its humid summers but winters are miraculously mild. Welcome to the heritage walks of Calcutta

It is immensely peaceful, as if someone had taken a bucket full of liquid peace and poured it all over you, inside you. Yes it is there in Amritsar city of India “The Golden Temple”.

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To get your trip off to a calm and happy start, make sure you know where you are going, and tell your family and friends about it. Check weather and terrain conditions along your route.