BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN  INDIA 

   10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN NORTH INDIA

1.  AGRA 

  

The  Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all within a short distance of each other. ... Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569, and its red sandstone building and Persian-inspired architecture is great to look at.

2. DELHI 

One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the massive capital city of Delhi is a merging of both old and new. A visit to Old Delhi feels like stepping into a time machine with its ancient Mughal architecture, laborers carrying spices, and rustic bazaars. In stark contrast, modern New Delhi boasts of colonial-era parliament buildings, skyscrapers, and upscale malls

3. AMRITSAR 

The best times to take in the majesty of the Golden Temple are before sunrise and during the cooler evenings where temple lights set the surrounding waters aglow. It is recommended for women to dress conservatively when visiting the temple and mind the mischievous monkeys that have a penchant for stalking people who lug around food.

4. MANALI 

Manali, one of the most well-known hill stations in India, is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Often touted as the “gateway to adventure”, this high-altitude Himalayan town provides splendid access to Hampta Pass for trekkers and Solang Valley for skiers

5. KASHMIR 

Contrary to popular opinion, Kashmir isn’t just a destination swarmed by tie-dyed hippies. Dubbed the “Switzerland of India”, the Kashmiri countryside features an unbelievably beautiful landscape of snow-clad ranges and alpine peaks with people from all walks of life.

6. VARANASI 

Known as the spiritual capital of India, this complex and chaotic but incredibly poetic Indian city in Uttar Pradesh houses around 2,000 temples, including the popular Golden Temple dedicated to Shiva. If you’re looking to kick back and relax with a cosmopolitan in hand, ditch Varanasi in favor of Thailand’s Koh Tao. This isn’t a place for leisure, but for life lessons.

7. LEH- LADAKH 

This mountainous region located in the Jammu and Kashmir area extends beyond the Himalayas and features breathtaking landscapes and picture-perfect Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Also known as the “Land of High Passes”, this high-altitude destination is home to mostly Tibetans who are largely self-sufficient in food and fueL. 

8. RAJASTHAN 

  Jaipur home state in northwest India, this arid destination features the expansive Thar Desert and the Aravallis, one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges. Arrive by sleeper train and take in the breathtaking views. Rajasthan feels like stepping into a surreal world with a mish-mash of different elements — one-minute ornate Mughal palaces, vast deserts the next.

9. MEGHALAYA 

Famous for being the world’s wettest place, this popular monsoon destination dubbed the “abode of clouds” separates the plains of Bangladesh from the Assam valley. Pine trees, rocky cliffs, impressive waterfalls, and some of Asia’s most expansive caves make this state a popular destination for travelers looking to rough it out.

10. RANN OF KUTCH 

Located in Gujarat’s Thar Desert and measuring 10,000 sq. kilometers, the Rann of Kutch is the world’s largest salt desert. During the monsoon season the entire expanse becomes submerged in water, but come October, it dries up and transforms into a vast and desolate flatland. Villages around Kutch are home to a plethora of tribal groups who are renowned for their quality textiles and handicrafts

8 BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN SOUTH INDIA.

1. COORG 

Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is a beautiful hill station in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is famous for its coffee plantations, steep hills, countless streams, rich flora & fauna, lush forests and breathtaking views.

2. PONDICHERRY 

Located in the state of Tamil Nadu and heavily French-influenced, Pondicherry (also known as Puducherry or Pondy) was under French rule until 1954. The vestiges of French colonialism are still downright evident, from the lifestyle shops and restaurants that sell French-inspired fare and ware to the people who up to this day still speak the European language.

3. GOA 

With coastlines stretching all way to the Arabian Sea, the state of Goa offers lots of water activities for sun worshippers and beach lovers. A Portuguese colony until 1961, Goa features preserved 17th-century churches and a flavorful Indo-Portuguese culinary style that's unavailable anywhere else in the country. Its beaches are the ultimate selling point, and there's one to cater to every type of whim — from the backpacker famous Arambol to the wild and boisterous Baga.

4. KERALA 

For most travelers, Kerala is one of the best places to visit in South India, what with its long coastal stretches and diverse topography. Pristine backwaters, tea and spice plantations that are commonplace in the Western Ghats, and elegant houseboats offer a unique subcontinental experience you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Located along the tropical Malabar coast, this gorgeous state boasts of a rich wildlife that’s strictly protected by national parks

5. HAMPI

A visit to Hampi is like discovering a fantasy land in a far-off place. A landscape dotted with giant boulders, hills, and ancient ruins juxtaposed by lush palm groves, paddy fields, and banana plantations create a destination that’s popular for those looking for something offbeat.  

6. ANDAMAN &  NICOBAR ISLANDS

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Looking for the best way to cap off your Indian adventure? Head to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a far-flung sun-toasted coastal destination that offers exceptional diving possibilities with its prolific marine life and  vibrant reefs. Pristine turquoise waters are surrounded by mangrove    forests and thick jungles, creating an otherworldly setting that's            

breathtaking,   

                                              

      7. MYSORE                                                                            

Experience the life of a genteel Maharaja in Mysore, a city located in the southwestern Karnataka state. The destination’s drawcard is the breathtakingly opulent Mysore Palace, a three-storey stone structure complete with marble domes and a five-storey tower that’s 44m tall.

8. MUMBAI 

Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated Hindu god Shiva.                                                                                         

                                                                  

FACTS ABOUT SNAPCHAT

              FACTS ABOUT SNAPCHAT 

      

1. There are Over 210 Million active snapchat users. 

 

  

         2.    Its original name was Picaboo 

  

 3. Over 1 Billion snaps everyday 

4. In the U.S., 90% of all 13-24 year olds use  Snapchat. 

 

   5.    61% of Snapchat Users Are Female.

 6. Snapchat Was Created After 34 Failures. 

7.93% of Snapchat Users Have Sent a Photo of a Drink

8. Snapchats video views are now greater than Facebook

9. Snapchatters spend on average 25-30 minutes using Snapchat.

AMAZING FACTS

             FACTS ABOUT TAARAK MEHETA KA                        OOLTA CHASHMA 

1. JETHA LAL IS OLDER THAN BAPUJI IN REAL LIFE.

AMIT BHATT [BAPUJI], WHO PLAY THE ROLE OF DILLIP JOSHI[JETHA LAL] FATHER IN THE SHOW,IS YOUNGER THAN HIS ON SCREEN SON. 

2. DAYA BHABHI AND SUNDAR LAL  ARE REAL LIFE BROTHER-SISTER 

DAYA[ DISHA VALKANI] AND SUNDER[MAYUR VAKANI] WHO PLAY ON SCREEN BROTHER AND SISTER ARE BROTHER AND SISTER IN REAL LIFE,TOO. 

3 BHAVYA GHANDHI IS THE HIGHEST-PAID CHILD ARTIST

BHAVYA GANDHI WHO PLAY THE ROLE OF TAPPU,WAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST-PAID ARTISTS IN INDIA TELEVISION INDUSTRY CHARGING RS 10,000 PER EPISODE UNTIL HE LEFT THE SHOW AFTER BEING A PART OF IT FOR 8 YEARS. 

4 BHIDE IS AN ENGINEER

MANDAR CHANDWADKAR,WHO PLAYS THE CHARACTER OF ATMARAM TUKARAM  BHIDE, IS AN ENGINEER IN REAL LIFE BESIDES BEING A GREAT SINGER.

5 POPATLAL IS HAPPILY- MARRIED MAN AND HAS THREE CHILDERN 

SHYAM PATHAK, WHO PLAY THE ROLE OF POPATLAL IN THE SHOW, IS ACTUALLY A HAPPILY-MARRIDE MAN IN REAL LIFE AND HAS THREE CHILDREN.

6 IYER USED TOO WRITE TAARAK MEHTA KA OOLTA CHASHMA 

TANUJ MAHASHABDE,WHO PORTRAYS THE CHARACTER OF IYER, INITIALLY STARTED OFF AS A WRITER ON THE SHOW. HOWEVER,IT WAS ONLY AFTER A SUGGESTION BY DILIP JOSHI THAT THE PRODUCER DECIDED TO GIVE HIM THE ROLE OF IYER. ALTHOUGH HE IS A MAHARASTHRIAN IN REAL LIFE AND NOT A SOUTH-INDIAN, AS PORTRAYED ON THE SHOW.

7 GOGI AND TAPPU ARE COUSINS IN REAL LIFE

GOGI AND TAPPU,PLAYED BY SAMAY SHAH AND BHAVYA GHANDHI,RESPECTIVELY, ARE REAL LIFE COUSINS.

 8 JETHALAL HAS PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH BABITA 

DILIP JOSHI HAS ALREDY WORKED WITH MUNMUN DATTA, WHO PLAYS THE ROLE OF BABITA,IN ANOTHER SHOW CALLED HUM SAB BARATI.

9 BABITA JI IS AMONG THE ADULT CHARACTERS 

MUNMUN DATTA WHO JOINED THE  SHOWN WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 20. EIGHT YEAR LATER,TILL DATE,SHE REMAINS THE YOUNGEST MEMBER AMONG THE ADULTS.

10 DISHA VAKANI'S FATHER HAS ALSO MADE SPECIAL APPEARANCES ON THE SHOW

HE HAS BEEN SEEN PLAYING CHAMPAKLAL'S COUSIN AND MANY OTHER SIMILAR MINOR ROLES IN QUITE A FEW EPISODES.

11 RITA SHRIVASTAV,WHO IS PORTRAYED BY PRIYA AHUJA RAJDA,IS THE REAL-WIFE OF SHOW'S DIRECTOR MALAV RAJDA.

12 BABITA AND IYER 

IT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU, BUT THE ROLE OF BABITA AND IYER SUGGEST BY JETHALAL GADA.

13 THE AGE GAP 

THE REAL NAME OF MADHAVI IS SONALKI JOSHI, AND SHE LOOKS VERY YOUNG FOR SOMEONE WHO 42-YEAR-OLD. THE ON SCREEN HUSBAND OF AATMARAM TUKARAM BHIDE AGE IS YOUNGER THAN MADHAVI. 

  14 THE COUSINS 

THE SHOW HAS A GROUP OF KIDS, THEY HAVE FORMED A TEAM CALLED " TAPU SENA" AND THE GROUP HAS MORE THAN 6 KIDS IN IT. TAPU IS THE NICK OF THE LEADING ROLE CHARACTER CHILDREN, AND HE FORMED A TEAM WITH HIS SOCIETY FRIENDS. IT WOULD COME AS A SURPRISE THAT THEY ALL ARE COUSIN BROTHER AND SISTER. 

15 BAGHA DIDN'T EXIST.INITIALLY BAGHA'S CHARACTER WASN'T PLANNED

IT WAS ONLY WHEN NATU KAKA HAD TO TAKE A LEAVE THAT BAGHA CAME TO TAKE CARE OF JETHALA'S SHOP.

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