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Mumbai a cosmopolitan metropolis, earlier known as Bombay is largest city of India and one of the most populated cities in the world. The city of Mumbai is situated on the central west coast of India along the Arabian Sea. Apart from this, it also has some major universities, museums, theaters, galleries.  Mumbai is a good entry point for traveler in India because you can find both Western standards and discover something new. Day 1:  Start your day in the most touristic neighborhood Colaba. First landmark to visit is Gateway of India, built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and his wife Maria von Teck to Mumbai Its dome shaped structure and magnificent architecture makes it is one of the popular landmarks of the city. Facing this, there is Taj Hotel, which is one among the majestically built hotels in India. On moving further you can find one of the popular museums, The Prince of Wales Museum where you can see objects from field of art archelog...

Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is also known as pink city because of the dominant color scheme of its buildings. Rich in its historical heritage, every corner of Jaipur holds an interesting culture and touch of old-world charm. 1.     Hawa Mahal You would not have thought about visiting Jaipur if it was not for the beautiful Hawa Mahal or Palace of Wind, constructed on red and pink sandstones and has 953 small windows called Jharokhas by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.   The best part is windows of this palace which have been designed in such a way that irrespective of the time or season of the year, cool breeze always persists inside the palace, making it a popular summer holiday destinations. 2.    Amber Fort Next to visit is Amber Fort, located high on Aravalli Hills is not to miss place in Jaipur. The palace owns four levels and Sheesh Mahal or the ‘Palace of Mirror’ is also one of the c...

Taj Mahal “Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones.”- Sir Edwin Arnold, English Poet You would not have thought about visiting Agra if it was not for the beautiful white-marble mausoleum, Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan constructed Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz and it nearly took 21 years, 32 million rupees and 20000 artisans to build the ivory white beauty. Now that’s called Love! The place gets quite crowded by the day so the best time to visit would be around sunrise and you wouldn’t even have to go through the frustration of standing in a long queue. Night visits happen just 5 days a month that is on a full moon night and 2 days before and after the full moon night. Agra Fort Next up is the Agra Fort. It is probably the second most popular place in Agra after the Taj Mahal. So, before the Mughal emperors shifted their capital to Delhi, Agra is where they stayed and this was t...

Travelling means exploring new places trying out local food and experiencing different cultures. However, if you stick to the beaten-tracks you may end up missing out on the best that a place has to offer. And so here are 6 best reasons why choosing an experienced and knowledgeable private local tour guide may prove to be the best decision you make during your vacation.     Extensive knowledge of the city Your guide book and planned itinerary may be handy but it’ll probably not match the insider info that your local tour guide has. A private local tour guide will not only have extensive knowledge on the history and culture but will also have real time info of where to expect the least crowd, best time to visit a place, recent news about different locations, road and terrain conditions, safety guidelines etc.   Discover Lesser Known Places If you love searching beyond the obvious and finding out about places that aren’t on the popular tourist rou...