Valentine's Destinations

Beginning with the valentines’ week this time we have come up with a few destinations to be enjoyed during the month of valentines’. Romantically and peacefully bound these places provide a time worth spending and memories worth cherishing at.

Enjoy February in the lap of nature, from azure to cascades, from windy to fiery hot.

1.      Ooty, Tamil Nadu:

A hill station out there in the state of Tamil Nadu is Ooty. With its pleasant climate around, it tends to provide tourist bliss of nature onto their lives. Famous for its Blue Mountains, the place acquired its name. The location has been a centre for shootings in pretty much movies. The magnificent place captures much of beauty from Doddabetta peak, Botanical garden, Pykara River (lovely it is), Ooty and Emerald lakes and many more. Ooty Mountain Railways shall be travelled once. The place has an unlimited list of places one can visit from Wax World to Mariamman Temple. And the cuisine (being devilish a much :D), Hyderabadi Biryani House, mouth-watering biryani offering place. :D 

Hey, are you a tea lover?

Worry not you’re at the right place! Ooty has a tea factory as well!

So pack your bags and head up to Ooty. Flights from Coimbatore are available for this hilly land. Buses and Trains also drop the passengers to Ooty. :)

(Ooty)

2.      Minicoy, Lakshadweep:

Known as the Female Island, Minicoy is situated close to Maldives and Thuraakunu. The island portrays the culture similar to Maldives. Minicoy is a picturesque for nature lovers. It provides an eye and heart-soothing view to the visitors out there! The place suits our theme of the month i.e., Valentines’ and enriches soul with peace and calm it withholds. Bring at Minicoy and not having visited the Light House is not a fair play towards the island. Do visit it. Another major tourist attraction is the Juma Masjid. Nurture your “self” with some spirituality being there. Try out Rie Riha (red fish curry), Kavaabu, Teluli Mass (fried fish), Tora Riha(ridge gourd curry) and some highly non-spell-able dishes from their cuisine. :P

Reach the island via air through Cochin and Lakshadweep main land.

(Minicoy Island)

3.      Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir:

Gulmarg is a hill station located at Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for skiing and referred to as the ski destination. To amaze your winters you must visit Gulmarg once. The “heartland of winter sports in India” pleasures the tourist whilst being there. The month of February with a subtle cold is quite suitable to visit Gulmarg. Attractions nearby include Gulmarg Gondola which is a major skiing as well as cable car attraction. A two way cable car operates between Gulmarg and Kongdoori and from Kongdoori to Mt. Apharwat (at a height of 3950 m). Khilanmarg is another tourist destination; a small valley covered with flowers during the spring and instils freshness during the time. A frozen lake well known as Alpather Lake is situated beyond Mt. Apharwat and provides skiers with an opportunity to enjoy is solid state. This lake remains frozen until the mid of June. In a chilling area like of Gulmarg warm up your body with some non-vegetarian dishes the cuisine offers. Yakhni, a lamb dish, flavoursome, adds on to the trip. Rogan Josh, a Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine dish is the signature dish. :D

Reach Gulmarg via air from Srinagar Airport or drive up to Gulmarg for about 1 hour from Srinagar.

 (Gulmarg Gondola)

4.      Mussoorie,Uttarakhand:

The Queen of Hills welcomes tourist of limitless pleasure, celebrating life. A 35 km destination from Dehradun gives tourist immensely alluring views. The place offers panoramic views of the Himalayas from the Gun Hill, the second highest peak in Mussoorie. Ride the rope at the gun hill and collect a handful moments to be blossomed later. :D

The Kempty and Bhatta Falls are the attractions that present a spirit of freshness among visitors with a touch of dripping water from about 4500 ft. Lake Mist, a place which shall not be left unvisited for it mesmerizes the tourist’s soul to an extent of eternity. Other attractions include a few temples and waterfalls which being there won’t be missed probably. Momos are back with Mussoorie being in our list! And we love momos. :D

Mussoorie is a perfect place to have them. Try some fiery dishes out at Kalsang Friends’ Corner. Do not miss the Cafe By The Way and its Oreo shake. Gulp as much as you can! :D

Cab up to Mussoorie either from Delhi or Dehradun according to your travel plans. Delhi to Mussoorie is about 288 km an approx of 6 hours.

(Mussoorie)

5.      Nainital, Uttarakhand:

The Lake District of India derives its name from the Naini Lake which is said to epically bounded to Lord Shiva for he have being performed Tandava there. The Naini peak, the highest in Nainital is one of the major tourist attractions. The Nainital Zoo, Eco Cave garden, the Sattal Lake (Sat [7] Tal, interconnected seven freshwater lakes situated at the lower Himalayan range), Naini Devi Temple are a noteworthy places to visit being at Nainital.

Who does not love food!

Nainital cuisine has its own flavours and aroma. Whilst being at Nainital do try some exotic dishes like that of Ras, Bhatt Ki Churkani, Aaloo Ke Gutke, Gulgula (a dessert) and try out some of the Nainital spices and sweeteners. :D

Either catch a train from conjoining junction like of Delhi, Lucknow, Kathgodham or Howrah or cab up to the place.

(Naini Lake)

So grab your tickets and move to any of the time rejuvenating places and enjoy your time with nature.

Rock out the February like it has never been before.

“Travel is the best gift one can have!” 

Written By: Gurleen Saluja 

Edited By: Ruchi Kalra

Image Source 5: Gurpreet Singh

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