Hawa Mahal Jaipur - A Wind Palace

The Hawa Mahal also known as Wind Palace is jaipur’s best memorial build by Rajput rulers. It was built in 1799 by Raja Sawai Pratap Singh. Hawa Mahal’s architecture is unique designed by Lal Chand Usta and has traditional values as Rajput rulers does not like their women individuals to be seen in public place among the strangers. This signature building is interplay of pink and red sand stone and it has been watchfully outlined with white borders and patterns. Hawa Mahal is five Flory building which looks out the main street of the old city. The main vision behind its architecture is to enable royal women to watch everyday life and demonstration of the city from semi octagonal windows.

Hawa Mahal has about 953 beautifully imprinted windows which keep palace cool in the really hot summer as wing flowing through these windows. The top section of the Hawa Mahal is only accessible through incline as there are no stairs available in that area. Hawa Mahal is a residence of archaeological museum which has collection of historical work of art belongs to legacy of Rajasthan. This Mahal is most excellent visited in the morning and must not missed place at any expenditure. The Openings of the Hawa Mahal roughly look like knotholes, partially blocked by fine latticework in lime plaster, and some with plain wooden windows.

Every year large number of tourist comes to jaipur to watch this magnificent piece of royal architecture. Travelers can view the city and bird’s eye view of the Jantar Mantar an important tourist attraction in jaipur. One of the strange facts of the Hawa Mahal is that its entrance is on the rear side so keep in mind once you plan to visit that place. There is a entry fee for foreigner (INR 50). There are other attractions around in jaipur which every tourist wants to visit once in a life time.

Amber Fort: It is built from white marble and red sandstones and fore grounded by extremely good Moata Lake.

Laxmi Narayan Temple: Architecture build by Birla family from white marbles and it is the corresponding structure of Birla Temple situated in Delhi.

Jantar Mantar: Place build by Maharaja Jai Singh which is famous for world of scientific secrets.

Jaigarh Fort: Victory fort build by Rajput and true demonstrations of the stuff from period of Maharaja Rule.

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Dal Lake Kashmir - Heaven of the world

The Dal Lake has fairly become a symbol of tourism in Kashmir. Lake has five pools and series of channels which are connected with each other. Prime industry depends on the Dal Lake is fishing as there are variety of fishes available in the lake. The sparkling quiet waters of Dal surrounded by snow-capped mountains on its three sides certainly mark it as one of the most beautiful lakes of India. There are many garden orchards on its banks and it is second largest lake of the state. Dal Lake is famous for House Boats because tourist loves to see scenery of the Dal Lake with boat ride. Tourist can feel a romantic and peaceful ride of the lake and quiet their nerves as the houseboat floats over the waving waters.  Dal Lake covers an area of about 18 kilometers and its natural swamps cover about 22 kilometers containing floating gardens.

Shikaras that seem to have small elaborate versions of the gondolas of Venice, which takes tourist from bank of the lake to the house boat via ferry rides.  The bank of the Dal Lake residence is diverse monuments of the Mogul and Kashmir University campus, while the two small hills overlooking the lake house Shankaracharya and Hari Parbat temples. There are about 500 garden were exists on the banks of the Dal Lake between 16th and 17th century but only few of them endured.  Geologists believed that origin of Dal Lake lie in Pleistocene Oligotrophic Lake which was covered the entire valley of Kashmir. There are many hotels and a restaurant exists at front view of the lake and attracts large number of tourist every year.

Running from the Dal Lake is the smaller Nagin Lake. Here, the waters are bordered by trees of willow and poplar whose reflection is mirrored in the lake. The lake waters are fresh from mid May to mid September. Nagin Lake, which is far from the city and have wonderful views of the mountains of Himalaya.

Attraction in the region of the Dal Lake

Jammu: It is prime tourist destination as it has attractions like Bahu Fort, Gardens, Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Amar Mahal Palace, Gauri Kund, etc. It have more importance as it is base camp for tourist of Vaishno Devi Tempe.

Hazratbal: It is holiest site of Islam stands on the northwestern shore of the Dal Lake. This mosque preserves a strand of hair believed to be that of Prophet Mohammed. Background of the snow covered Himalaya adds magic of the place.

Shankaracharya: It is ancient Shiva Temple and having prime religious importance. Peak of the temple rises up to height of more than thousand feet and you can see unassailable view of the surroundings from there.

Gulmarg: It is known as one of the tourist haven on the world and famous for golf course exists at the highest in the world. A ride from Srinagar to Gulmarg would be a enjoyable experience as deodars facing on both sides of the road.

Dal Lake also offers unforgettable shopping experience as salesmen paddle from boat to boat to sell fruits, nuts, baked goods, papier-mache boxes, Kashmiri shawls, leather items and many more stuff. In short Dal Lake  offers most romantics experience of the life with boat ride.

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Tips For Travel Trips

Most of the people love to travel, does not matter if it is short trip via road or long trip via airline. Often we fail to plan the trip and trip ends in frustration without any kind of enjoyment or memories. Always plan ahead of time and pack your bag with travel essentials based on your needs. The more prepared you are, the more fun you will have on the trip. Always prepare checklist while packing stuff for any travel trip. It is always advisable to keep Medicine Kit, Common Medicine, Prescription Drugs, Personal Hygiene Kit, Dental/Hair/Personal Care Stuff, Skin Protection, Bathroom Stuff, Emergency and Leisure Stuff.

When you choose road trip then it is recommended to get detailed maps and plan your route accordingly. Even though you take these steps in advance there is not guarantee that everything will go exactly the way you think but you will have less nasty surprises.

It is bad idea to make joke about terrorists or bombs at airport security counter because many people has mentioned that by making such comments put you in trouble. You many face luggage inspection and at the police station they regretted your stupidity.

If someone bumps into you then there is something suspicious activity going on somewhere around you. These things are designed to distract your attention from what is really happening to theft of your valuables.

While you choose trip on cruise then you should plan for their all in charges. You may need to spend extra money on taxes, tipping, surcharges, shopping, shore excursions, drinks, food, etc.

The most obvious things to look for before you embark on a trip abroad is the local weather where you go. You do not want to arrive there with clothes on does not suit current weather.

It is always recommended to have children’s recent photographs because it is quite handy to have this photograph if anyone of the child gets lost. It will prove invaluable in helping to locate child.

A trip to theme park may be painful if you do not have idea about how big the park is all attractions, park map and opening/closing timings of the park.

The most important tip about travel trip is that never assume that no mishaps will happen on your dream trip. Even minor bruises should be taken care of and should keep required belonging with you. 

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