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21-Day Blogging Marathon | Day 4: 5 Places you loved visiting/want to visit


Well, because I am unable to put my wanderlust in action, I’ve decided to write about it! Which is why, I've picked up this topic for Day 4.

Small note to the reader: I’ve lived in India my entire life, and I’m going to stick to places in and around India. I do this because I believe in exploring the local tourist attractions before planning or actually undertaking far-off trips. Hope you will enjoy:

1. Manali: Being born and brought up in Delhi, a place blessed with being in close proximity to many mountainous regions, I’m naturally inclined towards being a mountain person. Manali continues to be one of my favorite destinations in India. I’ve taken three trips to this place in my life so far, and enjoyed it differently each time – from the adventures of Solang Valley to the charm of the streets of Old Manali. I absolutely love the vibe of this place.
2. Kolkata: The City of Joy! I can go on incessantly when it comes to describing this place. The reason I’m so attached to Kolkata is because I’ve spent a considerable duration of my life living here. Though initially dubious about living in this city, I now feel like I’ve left a part of myself here. Over a course of time, I realized that Kolkata has a lot to offer – delicious food, distinctive culture, and some super chill cafes (hidden in the alleys of the city, which can sometimes be hard to find). I absolutely enjoyed walking in the quiet lanes of Salt Lake, looking at the marvel that is Victoria Memorial, and savoring the mouth-watering phuchkas.
3. Darjeeling: I recently took a trip to Darjeeling, and had an experience like none other. While there are certain things about Darjeeling that I did not enjoy (hello, traffic), I loved this place for the welcoming and friendly locals. We stayed in an Airbnb and were welcomed by a very chatty and warm host, and taken around by our tour guide who was equally amiable. The monasteries, the momos and a walk in the mall road are some other memorable aspects of my trip. Special shout out to Glenary’s Bakery – a trip to Darjeeling would be incomplete without paying a visit to this place.
4. Pondicherry: This is one of the places on my go-to list. While I mentioned in #1 that I’ve naturally been a mountain person, I now feel that it isn’t fair to compare mountains with beaches if one has not visited enough beaches! Which is why I want to visit Pondicherry. Some other mentionable reasons are to experience the French Vibe, to visit the cafes and the beautiful churches.

5. Bhutan: Another place that I want to visit someday, hopefully in the near future. I’ve been watching videos of Bhutan the last few years and I’m fascinated by this place. A country that gives more importance to GNH (Gross National Happiness) instead of GDP and values its citizens’ happiness is definitely a country worth visiting. Also, as someone who has recently started taking interest in Buddhism, I am quite keen to visit a place where majority of the population follows Buddhist practices. I think Bhutan is a country with a soul, which is what makes it the only place outside India on this list.

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