the tantalizing thailand

                                         

                                               
 On April 2013 we boarded our first international flight from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose airport ,Kolkata.We both were ebullient & happy..aww..It was an amazing feeling.

GET SET..GO..!

Pretty ladies in their traditional  Thai attire welcomed us saying..SAVAAS DI KA (HELLO TO THE LADY)& SAVAAS DI KRAP(HELLO SAID TO A MAN).We occupied our seats..As always i got the window seat ..hehe... lucky me..!

rice,chicken curry ,some greens ,salad,pudding ,juice...yum yum

Once the plane took off we were served a palatable meal after which we enjoyed litle music and took a nap..

                                                                                                                                         

 We reached Bangkok, Suvarna Bhoomi airport by 5 am & after getting our visa we were taken to our hotel"Hill Fresco" at Pattaya.The stay was quite  good & comfortable.Actually our trip was for a week so,here we have managed to share with u almost all unforgettable memories which we had secured there in bits and bites so as to avoid boredom of reading an essay.. Hope you will enjoy these bits..

majestic & magnificent temples:

WAT INTHARAWIHAN: 
                       The majestically standing LORD BUDDHA'S STATUE IS MADE OF GLASS MOSAICS AND FROM 24 CARAT GOLD.

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   Our guide was an enthusiastic lady  and was ready all the time to explain their customs and traditions to us.Its believed that tying thread around this sacred drum will  bring wealth and fortune to us..
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3. she also explained to us the importance of alms/begging bowl of Buddhist monks.
   

   
4. It was a different experience in all these Buddhist temples, with their sky high pagodas
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7. ,jingling bells
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                                                                     Shining silverware

                                                                  and their attractive figurines

WAT HUA LAMPHONG TEMPLE,BANGKOK

the grand entrance

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   place to meditate 

   
   

WITH  THE BELLS 

WAT CHALONG,PHUKET:In memory of some glorious time spent in this temple.......

THE  LOFTY PAGODA AT THE ENTRANCE

BUDDHA'S STATUE INFLUENCED FROM TIBETAN CULTURE

 Ravishing Islands:

CORAL ISLAND IN PATTAYA

Away from the hustle bustle of Pattaya ,by a 30 -45 minutes bumpy and breath taking boat ride we reached this spectacular island.On the way to the island we indulged in PARA SAILING for the first time..oh my god it was just another bit ,whose memory will always remain close to our heart.Enjoyed to the brim of our heart and soul.. :)

HURRAY....HERE I  FLY..!

   As it was quite an expensive island and above all we both were non swimmers so we just sat back on the relaxing chairs and enjoyed the  breeze and waves.

 a kit kat break..!

a click.........

PHI PHI ISLAND PHUKET

The trip to this island was an incredible one with breath taking scenaries.

The island was a bit crowded,we enjoyed well in the turquoise water though the sun gulped us PARTLY..:)

BOAT RIDE TO PHI PHI ISLAND ..

 beguiling beaches in phuket


Patong beach is one of  the largest beaches in Phuket with white sand warm water and refreshing wind

patong beach

 From there  our guide took us to a  famous view point  that area offers named KARON VIEW POINT...

3 BEACH VIEW POINT/KARON VIEW POINT

  The  view was spectacular..One can enjoy the the picturesque view of 3 beaches PATONG,KATA &KARON along  with the verdure of the island.Like we say in Hindi "EK PICTURE THO BANTA HAE"  and our guide  clicked a pic for us..

AND MY FAVOURITE PART...THE FLAVORS OF THAILAND..!
                   We felt their food as more healthier, less oily & more than that they cook using fresh ingredients and prepares it in their traditional way which makes it more yummy. We tried PAD THAI,green chicken curry, shrimp &chicken rice,papaya &sea food salad,chicken drumsticks,honey chicken,shrimp &squid soup,chicken soup,grilled fish with hot sauce,crispy fried fish,baked prawns, a fruit juice and Thai tea from beverages.

sipping THAI TEA

ENJOYING GREEN CURRY CHICKEN &PAD THAI

    city tours:pattaya ,bangkok &phuket

THE DELECTABLE CRUISE DINNER

 WAT ARUN /TEMPLE OF DAWN of  BANGKOK

NIGHT VIEW OF PHUKET

THE GIRAFFE FEEDING AREA IN SAFARI WORLD

THE TEENY TINY PEOPLE FROM AQUARIUM

truely ART IN PARADISE

SMILE  SAYS IT ALL.......THE MOST ADORABLE MOMENT FROM SAFARI WORLD BANGKOK



WITH ALL THESE MEMORIES WE BID BYE TO  THAILAND......

The Vivacious Vizag: Exploring Andhra Pradesh’s Stunning Coastal City

 

The vivacious vizag                                                                {  OCT 2014}

Vizag also known as the city of destiny is the third largest city on the east coast of India.This city situated in the eastern ghats and on the coast of bay of bengal is the commercial hub of Seemandhra.

                            We reached there by 2 pm.After having a light refreshment we headed to our first destination the KAILASAGIRI HILLS  on APTDC  BUS.  It offered ride at a reasonable rate.We could easily locate this place as there was a big hoarding  on the hill.It is actually a must visit place if you are in Vizag,for the variety of activities it offers,like the rope way journey,

panoramic views  of beaches

toy train ride around the hilltop ,giving a 360 degree view of the city.,

mesmerising view of the beautiful city of vizag during the evening hours &

Apart from this the grandeur idols of LORD SHIV & PARVATHY ,larger than life lovely than day & night..!

one can enjoy the bliss of sunset along with the chillness of the breeze..the locals throng here as its a fun filled space to hang out with kids and family.By 9 pm we reached back to our hotel room and slept tightly.

Next day morning we got a chance to spend some time on the RK(Rama Krishna) beach. Being on beach is always a time of joy for me

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Though the beach here is rocky ,the waves are small and can be enjoyed

and the small food stalls added to my anxiety.We munched on our  favourite snack manchurian

  and polished off 2 musk melon juices from a near by stall as the sun was showering his endless love on us..

By this time the queue for INS KURSURA MUSEUM was opened .It was yet another stupendous experience one can have in his /her entire life time.

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We were very much eager  about our visit to INS museum ,one of its kind in India..As soon as we stepped in, the ex-navy officer standing  at the entrance gave a brief introduction &  then allowed us to explore the submarine all by ourself..While we walked towards different comparments mannequins were placed to give a human touch to a complex machinery  & officers  in charge explained to us clearly about the life in a submarine  .

It was indeed a mind blowing experience and hats off for the great effort of our indian navy and the sacrifices they do, so people like us could sleep peacefully..!

We spent some time in vuda park, the park of love, did little shopping and headed back to our room after a  day'z blast............

 Next day morning we set forth to have a divine experience .A temple on a hill top :SIMHACHALAM temple which is one of the most revered temple in Andhra Pradesh..

The main deity of the temple is LORD NRUSIMHA(LION-MAN INCARNATION) the 4th  avtar of LORD Vishnu.After getting a good darsan we had the privilage of getting the prasada too, the delicious pulihodara(tamarind rice).

Rest of the day was dedicated for exploring the delicacies of  andhra like

onion pesarattu(green moong dosa) served with sambhar & chutney

hyderabadi dum biriyani served with raita

SPICY ,andhra special chicken curry

  PIPING HOT hyderabadi irani tea.................

                                                                 After relishing the beauty of the city and its robust cuisine,it was the moment to bid farewell to this alluring city of VISAGAPATANAM...        

Cousins’ Day Out: My First Ever Bowling Experience ,BANGALORE,KARNATAKA

 

the blu O bengaluru days ..                                                            
   

                   It was a fine evening on march 30 th 2013 when  my brothers decided to take us(me & my hubby) to Orion mall for an outing.All my cousins joined us.It was just a cherry  on top .I was soo excited  as it was my first time to a mall in bengaluru,the city of dreams.As soon as we reached there my brother told that he was going to take us to  BLU O BALLING ALLEY.

                       We were really struck by the awe-inspiring beauty and arrangements available there..Once the payment formalities were finished,which was a bit expensive though,we were given new pair of socks  to wear before wearing the bowling boots which was quite impressive.The ambience was perfect  as the  name suggested, the entire area was lit up by blue dim lights and even the staff were in blue uniforms. There were  10 + lanes  which were  very well maintained. The entire area was packed  with people.Facilities include clear score boards,couch,common table and chairs  for 2 lanes,live matches of various sports were displayed on big screens and  green rooms were very clean and hygienic as well.Next moment a group left the place & in a jiffy we  occupied there couch.
                         As soon as we settled down, a  staff appeared with a menu and we ordered a simple sparkling lime juice.Meanwhile my brother became our coach as the  girls were not much familiar with the sport. The loud music,dim lights were  add- ons to our adrenalin rush. He taught us how to hold the ball,how to swing  it and give a perfect  strike..Amidst of which we sipped the juice which made us glued in there.We can tell you it is a stylish and ideal place for today's youth.Their new concept of  dining and bowling together,indeed is an unforgettable memory.I bet you will get bowled over once you visit this place..
                     

..............MY FAB FAMILY..................................LOVE U GUYS..................LUV   M&V.....

                                                                                                   mar 30 2013

If you are interested to explore the city along with Food experience,do check this out..Bangalore city tour with BF & LUNCH  

A Journey Through Araku Valley: Exploring Andhra Pradesh’s Scenic Hill Paradise

                             A JOURNEY THROUGH ARAKU VALLEY    {OCT 2014}


Araku, a hill station in the eastern ghats is located 114km from Vizag ,was absolutely pristine and serene.The valley is connected both through rail  and road to the city of Visakapatanam.We choose train for our journey.The first 1 hour was normal. 

Once the train starts climbing the hills one can feel that sudden change in the ambience and a cool breeze  kissing  our cheeks lifting up our mind and soul.

We will pass through more than 10 tunnels which will surely add spice to our journey...

Once we reached we hired a  jeep and they took us around the lushious valley..

Our 1st destination was the BORRA CAVES where the Ramayana trio  SRI RAM LAXMAN AND SITA were supposed to be stayed during their 14 years of exile..The grand entrance itself was a feast to our eyes.

There were formations of stalactites and stalagmites..

As we walked through the deep caves there was a point where the sun himself lightened the caves and ofcourse a stop for clicking a photo..

From there  our guide took us to KATHIKI WATER FALLS..The journey was tiresome in true sense and not at all suggested for aged group and expected mothers.But we enjoyed the horrendous jeep ride through the bumpy roads too..The jeep would drop us in the foot of a hill .

 From there we should cross a railway line and walk all the way  to reach  the falls

once we reach the falls we will be struck by its beauty and it will relieve us from all the sweat that we have shed ..

After enjoying  lofty waterfalls we headed towards the COFFEE PLANTATIONS .The roads were scented with the aroma of the coffee....

and the spicy pepper wines added to the  beauty of ANANTAGIRI HILLS..

We too sipped the  robust ORGANIC COFFEE made  by the tribal ladies and boosted  up ourself for the rest of our day ...

 and continued our journey enjoying the rustic beauty of the hills and stopped by GALIKONDA VIEW POINT (highest point the hill offers)for some snaps.. 

At this spot  we  got a chance to taste this  delicious  BAMBOO CHICKEN              

                which was spicy as well as juicy..

".A must TRY delicacy for the meat lovers"...

Our final destination of the day was  the PADMAPURAM GARDENS.

       where we enjoyed a toy train journey  after  which we headed back to vizag..............

with Grand Hills Gushing Waterfalls &  Alluring Plantations ARAKU will always be a sweet memory which we will cherish for our  entire life time...