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Goa Trip

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  The places that I have visited in Goa : • Atal Setu: A cable-stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji and Porvorim. It carries National Highway 66 over the tidal portion of the Mandovi River. • Fort Aguada: A well-preserved Portuguese fort of the seventeenth century, with a lighthouse, overlooking the Arabian Sea on Sinquerim beach in Goa. It is an ASI protected monument of national importance in Goa. • Baga Beach: A popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa. Baga Beach is famous for its sun and sea, its flea market, its nightlife and its water bodies and eateries. • Anjuna Beach: It is located in Anjuna village of Bardez taluka in North Goa. This beach is known for its mysterious rocks and natural beauty. Tourists usually go parasailing here to experience this picturesque view. • Vagator Beach: A beach in Bardez taluka in the state of Goa. It is located across the Chapora River from Morjim city. This beach is famous for its red rocks, pristine sand and mesmerizing ...

Mussoorie Trip

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  The places we visited are the following: • Lal Tibba Scenic Point – Lal Tibba is the summit of the highest peak and the most famous place in Mussoorie. This is a modest cafĂ© rooftop observation deck with binoculars that is known for its views of the Himalayas. • Gun Hill – The second highest point in Mussoorie after Lal Tibba. Gun Hill is one of the highest peaks of Mussoorie that gives a picturesque view of the Doon Valley and the mesmerising snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas. • Sir George Everest's House – It was the home and laboratory of Sir George Everest, with whitewashed walls & sweeping valley views. Built in 1832, George Everest House, also known as the Park Estate, is a popular heritage site. This popular house was from where Sir George Everest helped the British measure the height of Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak. • Mall Road – A bustling thoroughfare that runs through the center of Mussoorie and is known for its lively atmosphere lined with shops, ...

Jaipur Trip

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We went to Jaipur first time in 2011 and stayed at a guest house. In 2012, we stayed at Hotel Gangaur.  I enjoyed staying there. One day, I ate pizza at lunch. I drank two chocolate milkshakes there. I visited places like Ajmer Sharif, Pushkar etc. We woke up at 4-5 am. We went to Jaipur by road and had a breakfast at a dhaba. In 2019, we stayed at ITC Rajputana and next time at Hilton Hotel. We saw many paintings and jewelleries at ITC Rajputana. We had meal and dessert at LMB (Laxmi Misthan Bhandar). I had noodles in lunch and enjoyed having milkshakes and coffee when we returned from Jaipur. In 2023, we stayed in ITC Rajputana for the second time. In 2024, we stayed in ITC Rajputana for the third time.   The following places that we have visited :   • Hawa Mahal – A majestic palace in Jaipur. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. • City Palace – A former royal residence in Jaipur, a ...