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The Lake City Nainital Trip

October 2017, a trip to Nainital after a long time and the first for my lovely daughter Shreya. We all enjoyed this 3 day trip to the Lake City Nainital. Last time we visited Nainital in 2010, I guess. We stayed at The Maple Residences, Mall Road with the Lake view. Weather was pleasant during day and cold at night. The first day began with the drive from Noida/Ghaziabad to Nainital via Garh/Rudrapur. A halt at Gajraula allowed us to consume the yummy breakfast at Tadka Dhaba. We reached Nainital at 2PM and checked in the hotel. The best time was in the evening when we entered the Lake, it was hilarious. Then a walk on Mall Road and a fine dinner. The next day was booked for the Zoo where we prayed at Ghanti wala "Gangnathji temple" in the morning. The evening was the shopping time at Mallital and Naina devi temple. The 3rd day was a different one when we reached the Jim Corbett Park. We started the day with Girija temple and then the safari. Three d...

Get your cheeks pink in the pink city

Main Tourist Places in Jaipur HAWA MAHAL (built in 1799) -It was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Hawa Mahal is the life of Pink city, Jaipur.TheIt is a 5 storied attractive octagonal monument. It has 152 windows in the balconies architecture. Initially, it was a center to watch the city by the shahi ladies. To see its timings are 10.00 to 16.30 hrs, Indian Entry Fee Rs. 5.00: Phone: 2618862 CITY PALACE - It is situated in the core of the Pink City and covers about 1/7 th of the old city area. It describes the art of Mughal architecture. There is a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the middle. Diwan-E-Am and Diwan-E-Khas are the museums which have rich collection of costumes and textiles.One can also view the Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal. It timings are 9.30 to 16.45 hrs. Entry Fees Indians Rs. 35.00 JALMAHAL - Jal mahal is situated 6 km on the way to Amer. Man Sagar Lake contains the Jalmahal in its centre. NAHARGARH FORT (Built in 1734) - This fort is located 600 feets ...