Monday 12 November 2012

Women Friendly destinations Part II



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Anegundi in Karnataka is another very women friendly location. Across
the river Tungabhadra, it houses a very old Durga temple that is worth
exploring. It has plenty nooks and corners which make for brilliant
wanderers’ spots. The monuments, the cave temples and the prehistoric
rock art at Onake Kindi make for brilliant sights and tales to tell.
One must explore to know the place better, making a bit of self
discovery along the way.

But those of you who need a little more thrill on their vacations,
wildlife spotting is a feasible and safe option. The Kaziranga
Wildlife Sanctuary is known to be one of the safer wildlife
sanctuaries. The only rule that we came across here is to be calm and
peaceful during the journey. Be peaceful. If the animals are not
provoked, wildlife tours can be very exciting. The delightful joy that
one gets from being so near to Nature and her children cannot be
described in mere words. Wildlife can be exciting as it is. If you
want another taste of wildlife from close quarters then Masinagudi in
Tamil Nadu, is where you need to be. Set at the foothills of the
Nilgiris, this place is the best to spot wildlife, especially birds
and elephants. You can also easily head off to Ooty or Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary from here. As long as you do not irk or provoke the
elephants, you should be in for a treat, whether you are a wildlife
lover or no.

 Similarly, deserts do not judge by gender. They know of no boundaries
or divisions. A desert knows only vastness and in that lies its soul
and beauty. Our research shows, that the Thar Desert in Rajasthan is
no exception. The people here are accepting of others and are as
welcoming as the desert itself. Men and women are welcomed alike with
open arms and an open heart and standing in front of the sea of sand,
one cannot but feel humbled and awed.

Another must visit on this list has to be The Sikkim Mountains, which
are beautiful as they are welcoming of all. The treks, the long walks,
the amazing weather, everything is worth the journey. However, having
a good guide, moving in large numbers together and keeping some form
of authority informed about your presence, these are must-dos. A
little bit of caution does, after all, go a long way! 

 Spiti, the
beautiful desert mountain valley tucked away high in the Himalayan
mountains adds to the list of safe, woman-friendly places in India.
One must visit Ki Monastery and Tabo Monastery while there.



Finally for those of you who love a good beach to cheer you up, but
have been told a thousand times to stay away from the mostly unsafe
beaches in India, we say, fear not! So what if you can’t go to Goa.
Try Sindhudurg. Located very near Goa, this place has almost virgin
beaches and isolated forts and monuments. The perfect place to get
lost! You may also want to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a
perfect choice for women who just want to get lost in their own little
worlds for a few days! Breathe in the fresh air and marvel at the
natural untouched beauty around. Splash about in the water at the
Radhanagar Beach in Havelock. It is pristine and untouched beauty at
its very best.

So, Ladies, here you have it! With a little bit of self-caution,
alertness and responsible travelling, you are now equipped to put to
rest all those doubts about safe travel. We encourage you to step out.
Step out and conquer!



      

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Monday 5 November 2012

Women Friendly Destinations - Part I



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Dear Ladies,

                We have, all of us, in varying ways and at different
times, thought of conquering the worlds and going away to any place
that we want to and would like to visit - Just to be able to get up
and leave for some distant destination according to our whims! Mostly
though, the practicalities of safety and security have held us back.
Keeping that in mind, we thought of introducing all our lady friends
to those destinations across India which one can visit, without
worrying about the safety measures and other such shenanigans.

First on our list is our all time favourite- Coorg, Karnataka. It is
not only one of the most beautiful places in India but it is one of
the safest, especially for women. We have been made to believe that if
you do not want to go down the usual touristy path, there are always a
lot of fun things to do here! One of our favourites was to wander
around and discover the new places around.

Next, we suggest Hampi, which is a serene and beautiful place that
holds up the quintessence of charm that lies in life in the Indian
villages. You can sit for hours on the Matanga Hill or by the river
Tungabhadra and watch the sun set, wondering about this vast world and
its tiny beautiful details that make life so much more colourful. The
healthy spattering of locals, tourists, hippies and priests makes it a
magnet for vibrancy! We are told that travelling at night is also not
a problem here as it is quite safe mostly.

If you are one of those who happen to be interested in architecture
and heritage, well then, we would like to draw your attention to
Orchha in Madhya Pradesh. This is one of those Indian medieval towns,
lost to the world. It was founded by the Bundela kings in the 16th
century and now stands as a mystery on its own. Palaces and temples
crowd the place and give it a distinct identity of its own. Every
monument, every pillar has a story of its own, to tell. It is
perfectly safe here, to roam around and literally begin to discover an
era that has bygone. It has the power to charm you into becoming a
part of its oblivion!


Enchanting as old world sculpting and monuments are, one cannot miss
Khajuraho. At first sound, it does not sound like the safest of places
to be wandering around, we shall give you that! However, there are
tricks to this trade! If you stay around the locals at all given times
and reach your destination before darkness hits, you should be safe.
Another tip is to behave like the locals around there. This seems to
work almost everywhere we go. Khajuraho is a beautiful place with
immemorial and immortal sandstone monuments which capture our
imagination every single time and push it further beyond! 

And of course, one cannot forget to mention Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
Tucked away in a far corner of Arunachal Pradesh, the town’s name
literally means ‘the chosen one’. It houses one of the largest and
oldest monasteries in the country and is indeed a special place. Added
to the historical value, the place can also wow with its stretches of
greenery and if you are lucky, you may also find a bit of snowfall.
The most unforgettable experience is that of the Galden Namgey Lhatse
monastery or the celestial paradise. The land of mighty mountains, a
hundred lakes and some of the most vibrant festivals and the
birthplace of the 6th Llama, this incredible place welcomes every
traveller with open arms. It is mostly untouched by any sort of unrest
that might plague other parts of AP, thus making it one of the safest
places for all and mostly women.



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