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7 Best Places to Visit in India in Winter

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7 Best Places to Visit in India in Winter

Everyone craves to go out for a vacation trip and explore new places, food, and more during holidays. There are two extreme seasons when people prefer going out on vacation i.e. extreme summer as well as winter.

Winter season is the coolest time of the year in many parts of the World. The climate will be cooler with roads covered with snow and still, there are some difficulties while traveling in winter. However, many people travel towards any famous destination to enjoy in winter.

Obviously, winter is the perfect season to explore the destinations in India. Winter in India is the perfect time to experience pleasant and cool weather with the Tropical climate of India.

You can have a great feel with the stunning snow of North India, sunshine in the beaches and pleasant climate of South India. If you are an adventure lover or nature admirer or photo bug this will be a wonderful trip of your life.  From this article, you can know the best places to visit India in winter.   

Below are the best places to Visit in India in winter:

Shimla – Summer Capital of the British Raj

Shimla Mountain rail
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh which is considered as one of the famous tourist destinations in India in winter. The people who love winter sports can really enjoy well in this hill station. During winter, Shimla is fully covered by snow and so many tourists visit this place in the month of December.

Snowfall is the main part of Shimla in which you can enjoy your vacation by playing with the snow on the mountains. In Shimla, you can involve in many adventure sports like ice skating, trekking, skiing and ride on the cable cars to view the wonderful beauty of that place.

Things to do: You can also visit Christ Church, Jakhoo temple, British architectural site and the places around Shimla.

Ooty – Queen of Nilgiris

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Ooty is nestled with the mountains of Nilgiris which is the amazing hill stations in South India. This region is completely surrounded by trees like pine, coniferous, eucalyptus along with coffee and tea plantations. Every year during the season the tremendous amount of people will be visiting the Ooty and spending their vacation there.

Its Blissful environment, Mountains and the misty climate make it stand as the top place to visit in India in winter. In this place, you can get out from real life and get into a new magical life and it gives you unforgettable memories.

Things to do:  You can also make a visit to explore the coffee & tea plantation, visit Avalanche Lake, Emerald Lake, Kamaraj Sagar Dam. Here you can also buy the delicious homemade chocolates and can see the Nilgiris view from Doddabetta Peak.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – Haven for Migrating Birds

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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the safe home for the migrating birds that travel from various regions of the World. Here you can find a large number of species like ducks, geese, pelicans, coots, waders, Spotted Eagle, Imperial Eagle etc. Hence, it is described as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this sanctuary, it is possible to observe the presence of Indian Pythons.

Moreover, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is most often visited by personalities like bird lovers, tourists, locals, and ornithologists. You can see nearly lakhs of birds around the month of November to March.

Things to do: You can watch the various species of birds, move to the Lohagarh Fort and capture the natural scenes of the World.

Lakshadweep Islands – Heavenly Destination

Lakshadweep Islands Heavenly Destination
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Lakshadweep islands are one of the amazing islands in India in winter which provides a feel of heaven to the travellers. This island is a great source for coral reefs, sea life, sandy beaches, and bluish-green clear water. The tropical weather condition is the major specialty of this region and makes it as the winter holiday destination in India.

Things to do: On this island, you can get indulged with various water sports like yacht sailing, scuba diving, water rafting. You can also explore the sea in a different manner.

It is the best place for both family trips and honeymooners to spend their golden days within the roof of Peace.

Delhi – the City of Cities

Delhi – the City of Cities
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Delhi is a remarkable state as it is the capital of India. It is the most popular place throughout the World. This city is significant for its layers of towns, eras, sites, and its climate. Winter season in Delhi drops up to 4 degree Celsius and so this city is the best destination to visit in winter.

Things to do: Delhi is well known for its ancient monuments, museums, and religious places. Also, you can traverse through the places of Parliament House, India Gate, Red Fort and much more.

Munnar – God’ Own Country

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Munnar is termed as the Gem of South India or often called as the paradise for the nature admirers. Also, the city is admired for its scenic beauty and the divine bliss of the hill town. Munnar is famous for its plantations, cloudy surroundings, waterfalls and other floral beauty that makes it obtain the name of paradise.

Things to do: You can visit the Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, Mattupety dam and click pictures there.

Pondicherry – Have the French flavors

Auroville Pondicherry
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Shortly called as Pondy, Pondicherry has the feel of France as it was colonized by the French. It is one of the Union Territories where you can enjoy the French delicacies, Beer, Café and architectures. Also, winter will be more bliss in Pondicherry so that travelers can have a warm and cozy sense. In this region, you can create your lovable memories of a lifetime.

Things to do: You can undergo water sports, beach activities and visit Promenade Beach, Outseri Lake etc.

Thus, these are the seven destinations to visit in India during winter. These are some of the important regions to explore in winter. However, there is still a huge number of warm welcoming areas are in India.

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Christmas in Kolkata – Unique Attractions of Kolkata during Christmas

Pritha Shyam
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Christmas in Kolkata – Unique Attractions of Kolkata during Christmas

Kolkata which is termed as the city of joy turns into an absolute beauty queen when it comes to the Christmas season especially if we talk about the park street area. It is amazing how the entire Kolkata looks during Christmas even though it is not their national festivals.

If you are planning to go to Kolkata during the winter season or even if you are residing there when you do have to make sure of the fact that you do not miss out on any of the Unique attractive activities that happens during Christmas in Kolkata. Today we are going to produce a list of attractions in Kolkata that is a must to do and should be in your bucket list to be done once in a lifetime.

Visiting Park Street

Park Street Christmas

Christmas and Park Street absolutely interwoven and the synonyms to each other. It is complete with a flurry of colourful lights and live performances at some of the best bars and pubs especially Allen Park. Alan pardew is specifically known for its extravagant food and also the food years in which you can get amazing items in order to satisfy your taste buds.

If you are completely in love with the Kolkata crowd then you will definitely be able to love this place. Not only that it is complete with loud amusing music and songs and it also sells delightful Christmas goodies.

While you are visiting Park Street you will never understand when the time has gradually passed by and you have already covered midnight. If you are in Kolkata right now then you have to definitely stay back till Christmas so that you do not miss out on any of the celebrations at the Gala festivities that happens in this area.

Visiting all the Bakeries & Eminent Restaurants

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You don’t have to give the wine the fruit and the plum cakes at least for once. Not only that you also get Christmas special buffet at various places which are amazing in taste. But if you do want to Grab one of those lunches and dinners you do have to make sure that you have made an advance booking so that you can munch on this special delicacies and once you do that you will be left asking for more.

Try to find out some of the best restaurants to have at least one lunch and one dinner during the Christmas season. some of the best restaurants but you can have a Barbeque Nation, Peter cat, Flurys and lots more. If possible try to have brunch at Flurys and it will definitely be an unforgettable memory for you.

Visiting the Saint Paul’s Cathedral Kolkata

St Paul Cathedral Kolkata

Did you know that this is one of the largest churches in Kolkata and is a very reputed one in entire Asia. The best thing that you can do during Christmas is definitely to visit this Cathedral at least for once which holds the Midnight mass accompanied by music that is performed by children along with choirs and carols.

In the eve of Christmas the church is beautifully decorated with the idols of Jesus Mother Mary and Joseph in order to celebrate the birth of Christ. it is beautifully decked up with Christmas trees, light, silver bells, and streamers and it also has a grand celebration on every 25th December. it is open for each and every individual and people from different shapes like Hindus and Muslims visit discharge to find their inner serenity and composure. being in Kolkata and not visiting the cathedral at least for once my turn out to be a major blunder.

A visit to the Bow Barracks

Did you know that Christmas was the time when bow barracks used to change its beauty for a better version. It is one of those places which will definitely bring out your Christmas moods and will definitely help you enjoy to the fullest. Here you can have people singing hymns and carols. the residents of this place are very lively and they come up with a number of traditional food stalls, so that you can drab ethnic food.

People from all parts of Kolkata come here in order to participate enthusiastically in the Christmas festivities. it is an unique fact that this place is bound to give you and anglo-indian flavour and you will definitely love the Ambience of this place. If you are here in Kolkata for the Christmas you definitely do have to go for visiting the bow barracks at least for once.

Sreebhumi Lake Town Christmas Celebration

For past few years Sreebhumi Lake Town has also becom one of the most vibrant spots in Kolkata during the Christmas season. The Paus Parban and Christmas festival begins at around December 24th and runs till new Year.

The festival is known for its grand decorations and carnival-like atmosphere, this place turns into a festive paradise, attracting people from all over the city.

The entire area is beautifully adorned with twinkling lights, larger-than-life Christmas trees, and mesmerizing displays that create a magical ambiance. The celebration includes a host of activities, from live performances to food stalls offering a variety of delicacies, which includes pithe, sweets, cakes, snacks and every other food items ensuring there’s something for everyone.

You can also experience Santa Clause parade during evening hours too. So, don’t miss the chance to witness the grandeur and create lasting memories!

Participate in the Christmas Parties

Christmas without a Christmas party is an absolute incomplete festivity. there are a number of pubs and clubs which most Grand parties so that every individual can enjoy to a great extent. Yo you can have native as well as foreign performers which will give you the experience of a lifetime. The nightclubs hire the best of the DJs, so that you can live your life in the most amazing manners for a few days. in all these pubs and nightclubs you can eat drink and have gossip sessions with your friends and family while you sway to them dazzling music. Try to visit at least one pub or nightclub during the Christmas season so that you can actually have an experience of the Kolkata nightlife.

Summing up

In a nutshell all that we can see that Kolkata is one of the amazing places to be in during the Christmas season and it gives a number of activities to the residents in order to celebrate the birth of Christ in the most excellent manner. Try to get a hold of every single party spots and restaurants in Kolkata which are highly rated so that your 25th December doesn’t go Bland. Kolkata definitely knows how to celebrate any festival and especially when it is something like Christmas this city is incomparable. Try to have the best out of it while you can.

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The Best Theme based Eateries in Kolkata

Pritha Shyam
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The Best Theme based Eateries in Kolkata

Kolkata is not only the city of joy but it is also a Paradise for the food lovers as well. It is one such place where the Bengali foodies can bring upon strike on a trivial matter of not having aloo in their biryani. So it is a definite thing that this city will comprise of some of the best eateries in the entire nation.

And the most unique part about it is that many of the restaurants provide a platform where art and food go in hand. Some of the restaurants in Kolkata are theme based, so that’s not only you will be in awe with their food, but you will also be mesmerized with the kind of artwork that each of these places possesses.

The best theme based restaurants in Kolkata

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The name itself sounds Imperial right? This is because as the name suggests it is one of the best places where you can have dishes that can be traced back to the Mughal empire.

This place has been brilliantly decorated with large chandeliers and intricate tapestries so that it can bring out the royal look, and give you the feeling of his majesty. There is a constant flow of Thumri playing in the background which goes at par with the decorations and the Ambience created is therefore absolutely serene and composed.

If you are in Kolkata you should definitely not miss out on this place especially during the Durga Puja. It has 12 branches located in the major part of the cities.

LocationAddressPhoneGoogle Maps
Deshapriya Park23/B, Deshapriya Park
(Opposite Carmel School)
Kolkata – 700026
India.		+91 7604035764
+91 7604035765		View on Google Maps
Southern AvenueP-562, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Sarani
(Opp. Kamala Girls School, Behind Vivekananda Park, Off Southern Avenue)
Kolkata – 700029
India.		+91 8276056552
+91 8274056553		View on Google Maps
Naktala356/3/1, NSC Bose Road
Kolkata – 700047		+91 9903767636
+91 9903767626		View on Google Maps
Salt LakePlot No. 86, Block – CD
Sector – I, Salt Lake
Kolkata – 700064
India.		+91 8274056652
+91 8274056653		View on Google Maps
New TownJFF6+GX3, Tali Park, Action Area IID
Newtown, New Town
West Bengal – 700136
India.		+91 8100963820
+91 8100963821		View on Google Maps
Jessore Road335 Jessore Road
(Kalindi)
Kolkata – 700089
India.		+91 7596088080
+91 7596088088		View on Google Maps
SodepurH/392A/1, B.T.Road, Holding Number. 9, Ward No- 13
Kolkata – 700114
India.		+91 8100928840
+91 8100928841		View on Google Maps
BT RoadOm Apartments 59/2 BT Road
Beside GTS Towers
Paikpara, Kolkata – 700002
India.		+91 9051301014
+91 9051301015		View on Google Maps
MadhyamgramMatri Villa 362/1, Jessore Road
Ram Mohan Estate, Diagonally opposite Reliance Mall
Kolkata – 700129
India.		+91 8100107687
+91 8100107688		View on Google Maps
Tollygunge Club120, Deshapran Sasmal Road
Tollygunge
Kolkata – 700033
India.		Exclusive for Club MembersView on Google Maps
Behala961, Vidyasagar Sarani, Saratpally
Purba Barisha
Kolkata – 700063
India.		+91 8100785750
+91 8100785751		View on Google Maps
KYD StreetPremises No. A/2C (W/P), Chowringhee Mansions
Dr. MD Ishaque Road (Erstwhile Kyd Street)
Kolkata – 700016
India.		+91 8697704415
+91 8697704425		View on Google Maps

The pocket pinch for 2 is approximately INR1,500. If you are going to this place do not miss out on the biryani and the mutton Irani.

Santa’s Fantasea

Santa's Fantasea Kolkata
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Did you ever wish to have the essence of tribal food in the heart of Kolkata itself? Will you can consider your wish to be true as because Santa’s fantasea will help you to have the exact experience. Situated at prominent spots like Golpark and Salt Lake it provides delicious Indian tribal cuisine accompanied by ecstatic seafood. Once you step into this place you will be left drooling with the kind of food that is being served over there.

The Ambience of the place has been given an exact tribal effect buy carving tribal in cravings and having bamboo chairs. Be sure that you have ordered the bansa pora chicken or mutton, which is meat grilled in a tribal manner with rich spices. The pocket pinch for 2 is approximately INR 1200, and the food is absolutely worth the money.

The Pirates Deck

Pirates Deck Kolkata
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We can bet on the fact that every time you saw Pirates of the Caribbean you felt like going to the place all by yourself. Now, what if we told you that you could do that while having your lunch or dinner? Located in Paddapukur, this is one of the best theme based restaurants that you can ever find the heart of Kolkata.

Once you step in here you will feel a bit Spooky because of a number of skeletons and the Stormy designs. It also has a Dungeon like a cabin where you can see the chains dangling so that it gives you the absolute pirate feel. Here you can have the best sandwiches and salads and even though this is a bit pricey the quality of the Suite the Ambience and the behaviour of the staff is worth the price.

The seating arrangement of this place is absolutely amazing for the youngsters to engage in and that is the reason why you should not miss out on the amazing quality of pizza that this place delivers. 

Fly Kouzina

Fly Kouzina Salt Lake Kolkata
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Now that you have already had the experience of travelling on the Royal Express while dining, why not have the experience of flight dining while being on the land itself? This restaurant has been brought up in Salt Lake Sector 1 so that it can give an unconventional look to the eatery.

Once you step into this place you will feel that this restaurant has been designed by the best of the professionals and it looks exactly like the interiors of an international flight. So you can order the best of Continental North Indian, as well as the Chinese food and the costing, is absolutely reasonable.

Here the approximate pocket pinch for 2 people is INR 1200. Even the menu card is something to look forward to as it looks just like an aeroplane window with the name of the dishes printed on it. 

Kaidi Kitchen

Kaidi Kitchen Kolkata
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This is one of the best dineout places which have been able to break the shackles of convention as far as interior decoration is concerned. This is because of the fact that as its name suggests it has the surroundings of a Dungeon cell.

The word Kaidi means captive in English and you will definitely be encaptivated by the quality of food that you get in here. It is located in Camac street area of Central Kolkata and has been rated as the best restaurants buy all the foodies who have visited this place at least for once. Everything about this place is unique and even the waiters are here with the dress of prisoners. Every cubicle is covered with a cell-like structure so that you will feel like a Prisoner yourself while having lunch or dinner in here.

The pocket Pinch of this place is no less than INR 1000 for 2 people but the service and food are absolutely awesome. 

Machaan

machaan kolkata
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Are you in complete love with the Lion King? If so then you would definitely like this restaurant because the seating arrangements of this place are covered with a dark Jungle like experience. 

Here you will just look like Simba looking forward to exploring the jungle. This is a famous spot which is situated at the Mani Square Mall as well as the Avani Riverside Mall. Do not miss out on the best north Indian cuisine that you will be able to get here. This place has a very Spooky feeling and you would definitely want to visit it at least for once. This is a great dining place which you should not miss out on and going there with your friends or family is an absolute must. Once you go there you will be absolutely addicted to this place so eat and drink and have a delightful time in here.

Summing Up

In a nutshell, all we have to say is that all these eateries have been brought up by Brilliant founders and these are places where passion meets creativity. If you are in Kolkata right now make sure but you do not miss any of these places.

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Victoria Memorial Kolkata – The City’s Icon

Prosenjit Banerjee
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Victoria Memorial Kolkata – The City’s Icon

 Victoria Memorial Kolkata is one of the finest British made architecture in India. as the name suggests is a memorial built in honour of Queen Victoria. Since its creation, the structure has become an icon for the city of Kolkata.

It was Lord Curzon, the then viceroy of India who suggested building this grand structure. The museum was formally opened in the year 1921. William Emerson was the chief architect of Victoria Memorial. The building was created in an Indo-Saracenic architectural style.

Visit to Victoria Memorial

I have visited the Memorial many times, however, this time, I am able to share visuals of the inside, as the authorities have now allowed photography inside the memorial.

Ticket Information

There is a ticket counter at both the entrances.

The Victoria Memorial has separate tickets for the museum and the garden.

For the Museum Galleries:

  • If you’re an Indian national, the ticket costs Rs 50 per person.
  • For nationals of SAARC countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the ticket costs Rs 100 per person (you’ll need to show your passport).
  • Foreign nationals will need to pay Rs 500 per person.

For the Garden:

  • A daily ticket for the garden costs Rs 30 per person (for one entry).
  • If you’re a senior citizen above 60 years, you can get an annual garden entry pass for Rs 1,000.
  • For everyone else, the annual garden entry pass is Rs 2,000 per person.

Victoria Memorial Timings

The Victoria Memorial is open to visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The galleries remain closed on Mondays and certain National Holidays.

The garden is open daily from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a serene environment to enjoy, with ticket prices separate from those for the museum.

Entrance to Victoria Memorial Kolkata
victoria memorial entrance night

One of the entrances to the Victoria Memorial is on Queens Way, and the other is on AJC Bose Road.

Entering through the North Queens Way Gate, the first thing you will notice are two lions sitting on either side of the gate, in a seated posture as if guarding the majestic architecture. Once inside, you will see a small garden in the center, which is not open for entry.

As you walk beside the garden, you will come across the statue of Queen Victoria, seated in front of the memorial hall. Approaching the front facade of the building, you can spot allegorical statues of Motherhood, Learning, and Prudence above the entrance. You will also notice the royal coat of arms set above the arched entrance

king edward-victoria memorial

royal emblem

On entering through the south side of Victoria Memorial, you will see the same garden and a statue of King Edward VII. Both the entrance has a well-paved road towards the building.

Inside the Memorial

Inside Victoria Memorial Center

Inside Victoria Memorial stairs

Inside Victoria Memorial dome

The marvelous building is a beautiful museum too. With a huge collection of paintings, photographs, coins, manuscript, Arms and Armory and many more items related to the history of Kolkata and Bengal. As per the website, there are 28,394 artefacts, 3,900 paintings.

There are guides available and also, they offer free guided tours during specific hours.

The entire building is divided into several galleries.

  • The Royal Gallery
  • The Calcutta Gallery
  • Durbar Hall Gallery
  • Entrance Hall Gallery
  • Portrait Gallery
  • Queens Hall Gallery

The Royal Gallery has some beautiful paintings of the Royal families Queen Victoria, Prince of Wales (Edward VII) and other historic pieces used by Queen Victoria.

The Calcutta Gallery as the name suggest depicts the history of the city from Job Charnock to the time it was the Capital i.e. 1911.

Durbar Hall consists of British and Indian paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries. The entrance hall displays facts and history of the creation of this magnificent architecture, which includes its history of construction and knowledge about its origin.

On entering the Central Hall or Central Gallery you can see a marble statue of Queen Victoria. The statue is located in the centre perfectly below the main dome.

On climbing to the upper section of the building, you can see twelve canvas paintings by Frank Salisbury, covering the entire main dome. The painting shows the important events in the life of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.

The Garden

victoria memorial garden

victoria memorial from garden

The Garden of the memorial was beautifully designed on a total area of 57 acres with the building covering an area of 338sq.ft by 228 sq. ft. Most people visit the garden.

Victoria Memorial is surrounded by a beautiful and well-maintained garden with 4 lakes around it. The Garden has paved to walk around and gives a great view of the Chowringhee. Many visitors come to Victoria Memorial’s Garden to enjoy their evening. Most of the part is occupied by couples.

Victoria Memorial Kolkata Light and Sound Show Timings

The Victoria Memorial Light and Sound Show is a popular attraction, with different timings based on the season and language.

From October to February:

Bengali version: 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM

English version: 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM

From March to June:

Bengali version: 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM

English version: 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

These shows offer a captivating experience of light, sound, and storytelling, highlighting the history of the Memorial and Kolkata.

Summing Up

Victoria Memorial in Kolkata has always been my favourite place, however, this was the first time I entered inside this architectural masterpiece, and I was truly awed by seeing this iconic structure.

Of course, this is just my personal experience, in my own words, and it may not impress you. Nevertheless, I would say that some experiences can only be fully appreciated by being there, and Victoria Memorial in Kolkata is certainly one of them.

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Monsoon in Mumbai: Is it the Best Season in the City?

Prosenjit Banerjee
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Monsoon in Mumbai: Is it the Best Season in the City?

I remember writing essays about My Favorite Season. Well, I don’t actually remember which one I used to write cause each has their pros and cons.

Mumbai is the city which doesn’t have much variation in its climate, well almost every time, except the monsoon. When the month of June arrives Mumbaikar looks impatiently towards the sky in hope of seeing dark clouds.

After a wait of almost 9 months finally, the rains arrive in Mumbai. The monsoon reaches the city during the first week of June and lasts till Mid-September.

Yes, people living in Mumbai really waits for the season, although there is a high probability that the rain would be heavy enough to submerge most part of the city.

The reason to love Monsoon in Mumbai

Rain brings much-needed respite from the hot and humid summer, bringing down the temperature to great extent.
Sun gets hidden by the dark grey clouds and the hills of the city start getting green.

Weekend Gateways Gets Prettier

Mumbai is surrounded by hills and sea. As the monsoon returns to the city the beauty returns to hills. The hills once again get back their beautiful green cover and waterfalls starts to appear as the monsoon progresses.
Hill stations like Khandala, Lonavala and Matheran becomes more beautiful.

lohagad monsoon

Mumbai is surrounded with stunning hill stations and beautiful beaches. And rain adds a dash of beauty to all these amazing places. Mumbai Monsoons are just the perfect time to sneak away with friends to Lonavala, Khandala, Matheran or Panchgani.

Beauty within the City

Marine Drive, perhaps the most popular places in the city, the marine drive gets prettier as one can enjoy light drizzle and enjoy the view of the great city getting eclipsed by large clouds. One can get the similar views near the gateway of India.

gateway of india in monsoon

Kanheri Caves, situated inside Borivali national park, the hills. Not just the greenery returns but, as the monsoon progresses the hill caves starts getting its own small waterfalls.

The Band Stand, though popular among couples gets prettier as one can enjoy the tides and rain.

One can visit the Pandavkada waterfalls in Navi Mumbai or can enjoy a beautiful view of the Powai lake. Or go for a walk in any of the beaches.

Pandavkada-Waterfall
Pandavkada Waterfall

Aksa Beach Walk Monsoon

Go for a Long Drive

The best thing one can do in monsoon is to go out for a long ride and enjoy the rain. Places which like the Aarey colony in Western Suburb or Kharghar, Belapur in Navi Mumbai is the better option. As both the sites get greener with the rain. However, one has to be cautious in doing it as the rain intensity can change at any time and one can easily get stuck in the traffic for long hours

Foods get Tastier

Bhutta, means ‘Corn’ or ‘Maize’ is one of the popular food during the monsoon which can be easily found in popular tourist places. Cutting chai and Hot Kanda Bhaji or vada paw or bhelpuri or paw bhaji gets tastier with the change in climate.

Monsoon unites Mumbaikar

During heavy rain, the transports come to a halt, even sometimes the lifeline of Mumbai the Mumbai local trains fail to work. Many people get stuck on the roads but then when we can see people coming out to help the stranded people, providing food and temporary shelters.

Summing up Monsoon in Mumbai

Rainy season or Monsoon in Mumbai is one of the perhaps the best seasons in the city, it may be annoying sometimes, as it slows the traffic. Even the Mumbai local trains start running late. It is advisable to carry rainwear, an umbrella may be a waterproof bag(waterproof cover), and a rainy shoe preferably to stay safe from the downpour.

Monsoon is sometimes annoying but at the same time, it can be quite fun. The rains bring joy to people of all ages, and they also bring unity among the people.

Mumbai is the city that never sleeps but it’s the rain which can bring this mega city to halt. So, in short, we can say the Monsoon in Mumbai can be said as nature’s gift for the residents as well as a test for them. It will give you relief from the summer’s heat whereas it can disturb your activities. But despite all its ups and down most of the people loves the season and perhaps will keep on doing so.

 

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5 Popular Places to See in Thane City

Prosenjit Banerjee
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5 Popular Places to See in Thane City

When we hear the word Thane, we remember the first train service in India that ran between Thane and Boru Bunder.

Thane itself has grown to become one of the biggest city in the country. The city is the immediate neighbour of Mumbai and comes under Mumbai Metropolitan.

As a guy who has spent almost 6 years living in Thane, I never found it boring, as it has popular spots and places to enjoy. Whether it was a family day out, or a trip with friends or a solo stroll across the city, I found these 5 of the popular places to visit within Thane city.

1. Talao Pali

Talao Pali

Masunda Lake, popularly known as Talaopali is a popular spot for local people to spend their evening. The lake is 10 to 15 minutes walk from Thane station. There is boating facility available which is the major attraction of Talao Pali. At the centre of Lake is Mahadev Dhyan Mandir.

The place is perfect for leisurely evening walk or grab a plat of paw bhaji as the  lake is surrounded by a paved footpath which remains crowded during evenings. many small street food joints can’t be found along the lake. In the street food, the most popular stall being the Paw bhaji stalls.

2. Suraj Waterpark

Suraj Waterpark is situated in Thane. The park has six Limca Book of Records on its name. The records as per Wikipedia are for the longest tunnel in Asia using fibre technology, a collection of more than 1600 ancient locks in its museum, a rainbow slide which opens into 16 slides, Asia’s biggest man-made waterfall – ‘Har Har Ganga’ and man-made village, Surajgadh.

The park lies 7km from Thane Railway Station on Ghodbunder Road. One can easily get an auto or Bus from Thane Station.

3. Tiku jini Wadi

Tikujini Wadi

Tikuji-Ni-Wadi is another amusement park and a resort in Thane. The amusement park is situated in Manpada and is around 6.5 km from Thane Railway Station. One can easily get an auto rickshaw from the Railway Station. There are also local bus services available from the Railway Station.

I had the chance of visiting this place with my family, this is not just an amusement park but also a resort where you can stay or book an event such as wedding receiption.

4. Upavan lake

Upavan Lake

Upavan Lake is situated in the Pokhran, Thane which is around 6 km from railway station. One can get a local bus from the Western side of the station or can easily hire an auto. The lake is situated at a very peaceful part of the city with the Yeoor Hills on one side.

I liked visiting this lake, as it is much quieter than Talao Pali and looks much prettier during monsoon.

Upavan Lake has a paved sidewalk all around itself and also has some food courts and plenty of places to sit.  Every year the Times Sanskruti Arts Festival is hosted in this place.

5. Yeoor hills

Yeoor Hills

Yeoor hills is a small hilly area in Thane in Sanjay Gandhi national park. This place has an Indian Airforce Station. One can take an auto or bus from Thane Station.

The place is quite peaceful, people come here for trekking especially during monsoon. Yeoor Hill also gets seasonal waterfall during the monsoon which makes it quite popular among Thanekar.

Being part of Sanjay Gandhi one can find monkeys around that area.

Summing Up

Thane City has many lakes and most of the lakes are well maintained. There is no shortage of shopping option as the city has some big malls and multiplex and popular street markets.

These are just 5 popular places in the city. However, there are many other places to see around the city.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suraj_Water_Park

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thane

https://www.tripadvisor.in/Tourism-g660976-Thane_Thane_District_Maharashtra-Vacations.html

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