Agra - list of must do, see, visit, eat

When in Agra, the places for a must visit are:

Taj Mahal,
Agra Fort,
Fatehpur Sikri,
Dayal Bagh,
Mehtab Bagh during sunset,
Sadar Bazaar,
Sikandra Tomb,
Mariam Tomb,
Keetham Lake,
Taj Shilpagram Area.

Sweet shop 'Panchhi' near the Taj Mahal gates is famous for pethas.


If time permits, also visit:
Mathura,
Vrindavan,
Gwalior Fort.

Ganapati Bappa Morya - Ganesh idol visarjan (immersion) in Mumbai in end-August 2017

Ganesh utsav, the largest festival for Mumbaikars in Maharashtra ended with the 'visarjan' (immersion) of the idol of Lord Ganesha in the Arabian Sea bordering Mumbai towards the end of August 2017.
The incessant rains could not mellow the mood of revellers.

Ganesh utsav is a 'must see' for all across the world.
However, on the day of the immersion almost all the major throughfares in Mumbai city are out of bounds for vehicular traffic. Be prepared for that.

Road plus boat trip to Kapilmuni's Ashram, Gangasagar, West Bengal

Pradip Bala was at Kapilmuni's Ashram, Gangasagar, WestBengal.
During 'Sankranti' in mid-January every year, lakhs of devotees from across India throng the island for a holy dip at the confluence of Hooghly River and Bay of Bengal.
As of now there's no last mile direct road connectivity of the island to the rest of the country.
Very rare photos which are bound to impress a lot of roadies.
Gangasagar is a 'must visit' atleast once in a lifetime for all Hindus across the world.

Photo: Pradip Bala.
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Must do, see, visit, eat in Amritsar, Punjab

Golden Temple, Amritsar





Jalianwala Bagh




Durgiana Mandir



Durgiana Temple, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Durga Tirath and Sitla Mandir, is a premier temple situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple.

Wagah Border



The lowering of the flags ceremony at the Wagah border is a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force, BSF) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dancelike steps.

Best places to eat in Amritsar:
1. Kesar da Dhaba, Amritsar (Palak Paneer).
2. Bharawan da Dhaba, Town Hall, Amritsar (Non-veg).

Chaksam Bridge is a must see during a drive to Tawang through the Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh

Sophie Pearce loved Tawang for many reasons but what remained etched in her mind was all the hidden gems on the treacherous car journey to Tawang through the Sela Pass!

Seen in the picture is Chaksam Bridge. It's the only one of its kind in India and there are only 2 chain bridges of this kind in the whole world! It was built in the 14th century.
She says that it’s a little off the beaten track but definitely a must for every visitor to Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Content & photo credit: Sophie Pearce (@thirdeyetraveller on IG), a solo female travel blogger from UK.