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  Uttarakhand. Dev Bhoomi. The Land of Gods. This little corner of the enigma that is India exudes an   enticing sense of spirituality and placidity from its every crevice . A spectacularly idyllic terrain smothered by some of the holiest mountains, lakes and rivers, Uttarakhand is found to be especially bountiful for those   seeking hiking adventures, spiritual clarity, serene holidays and fascinating wildlife . Be it the pilgrim city of Hardwar graced by the holy Ganges, the Hem Kund trek to the soul-touching Valley of Flowers or the infamous Corbett Tiger Reserve, the stars of which converted legendary British hunter, Jim Corbett, into a prominent conservationist, the allure here is impressively expansive. Uttarakhand is home to countless pilgrimage sites that have been used as the setting for a lot of Hindu epics, the stories of which seem imbibed in this land giving it a sense of undeniable surrealism. The colonial-era tinged Almora with its beautiful valle...

  Jim Corbett, the world renowned hunter and nature lover came to shoot a tiger here and fell in love with the natural beauty of Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand. He saved the local people and has described the incident in ‘The man-eaters of Kumaon.’’   I didn’t kill a tiger, but was absolutely enchanted by this tranquil hill station. It was originally a British inhabitation, borne out of their affinity for cool mountain climbs, set amidst conifer forests and orchards, Mukteshwar is at an altitude of 2286m and is located atop a high ridge.   This sleepy hamlet is often referred to as ‘the apple country’, and other fruits like plum, apricot, pear, peach are grown here as well. It's not a typical hill station but has sweeping valley views of the Himalayas and its snowy peaks.   The serene and tranquil atmosphere walking from Nainital to Mukteshwar took my breath away. The colourful roses in front of the post office are a sight to cherish. There are a lot of buildings establis...

  Decorating the home does not necessarily have to be expensive. There are many creative ideas which are quite simple yet quite effective in beautifying a home. In this article, we will take you each of these ideas step by step with gorgeous pictures from local Indian interior architects to illustrate the ideas. There's an idea for every budget and taste here so we hope that you will be inspired to try it out at home. The ideas range from rearranging the furniture to creating a focal point and buying new curtains. So some of the ideas don't even require you to spend any money at all, but instead just require some creativity and effort. The main objective of decorating is often to create a new and fresh look, and a fresh look often doesn't require a lot of money to be spent as you will see from this article.  1. Rearrange the furniture Yes that's right, sometimes there's no need to spend money at all to give your home a new look and feel. It may require a bit of effo...

  Mysore in Southern India stole a little piece of our hearts and sucked us into staying there an entire month. It’s not necessarily that there are so many places to visit in Mysore but the relaxed vibes, amazing food and culture of this city that make you feel like you’re at home and discovering vibrant, new cultures all at the same time. Mysore is famous for silk and sandalwood but there are many more exciting things to do in Mysore than avoiding the tourist scams at the silk markets. From the stunning Mysore Palace to creating crafts with local artisans you’ll want to spend weeks eating, discovering and exploring your way through all the places to visit in Mysore. But in case you only have a couple of days, here are the best things to do in Mysore during your visit. 1. See the Mysore Palace The palace is the reason most tourists visit Mysore and it’s one attraction that is truly deserving of its fame. The Mysore Palace was built in 1912 and for just 50 INR you can enjoy feeling ...

  Aging is an inevitable part of human life and though often termed as ‘second phase of childhood’, it has its own challenges. As people grow older, they begin to lose the ability to do even the basic routine tasks. Despite this, many senior citizens prefer to live independently in their own to retain their lifestyle and happy memories. Also due to modern day commitments and ways of life including employment, many of us are forced to leave our elderly parents alone for the greater part of the day, though physically we live in the same house. This definitely poses a good number of challenges both for them and for us. From our perspective, problems faced may include- Understanding, accepting and empathizing our parents life stage Ensuring their physical safety and fulfilling their daily needs Discussing about tougher emotional and physical issues ranging from adult diapers to assisted living Family discord between siblings on sharing responsibilities on care of elderly persons Limiti...

  Cuisines: Vegetarian only There are many Dhabas in Chandigarh that are famous for their exclusively prepared traditional veg and non-vegetarian dishes. No matter how many restaurants open up in Chandigarh, people of Chandigarh still love to grab their meal at traditional Dhabas. For all those who love to enjoy the “Desi Style Food”, here, is the list of Dhabas in Chandigarh that will meet all your cravings for old traditional and delicious cuisines. The Top Dhabas in Chandigarh Pal Dhaba Pal Dhaba is one of the best Dhaba in Chandigarh, that is famous for its exquisite taste of all kinds of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Punjabi dishes. With extraordinary ratings from all its customers, Pal Dhaba has been ranked among the top Dhabas in the city. It is the place best suited for family and friends and is having impeccable desi cum modern ambience to enjoy. With the two separate areas for veg and non veg, most people love to enjoy their meals there and appreciate the taste of typical...