Bedouin's Diary - Travel Blog

Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in India. The Jewel on the Coromandel Coast boasts of virgin beaches, laterite hillocks, and stunning landscape. It is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque and romantic cities in India. There are plenty of places with breathtaking backdrops which make the perfect setting for the most romantic and memorable moments. Here are our favourite 5 most romantic places in and around Visakhapatnam that are perfect to pop the very important question and spend time with your loved one. 1) Yarada beach - the most romantic place in Visakhapatnam Yarada beach is inarguably the most beautiful beach in Visakhapatnam. It is nestled between the hills on all the three sides and the mighty Bay of Bengal on one side. As soon as you will enter the beach, the tranquility of the beach will overpower you. The beach offers a fabulous landscape with its exotic blend of golden sands and the lush green stretch of...

  A Unique Food Festival Once again, it was time for Ahare Bangla food festival - a novel venture by the Government of West Bengal to serve the people with age-old as well as modern delicacies of Bengal-food with an aim to create awareness about the irresistible taste and the convenient source of the food products along with the promotion of the food industry in the state. Ahare Bangla (2017 edition) Food Food Everywhere This five days long food carnival aka Ahare Bangla was inaugurated on 8th Dec at New Town fair ground at Kolkata. Reputed Chefs prepared regular as well as exotic fusion items using all local traditional and new ingredients of the state. Renowned restaurants and caterers of the city had partnered with the Government to bring their diversified cuisine in a unique interactive setting where anyone can see, eat and buy. Four hangers were made as Food Court with a separate and dedicated Court catering to international delicacies. Not surprisingly, foddies ha...

Hyderabad is a city that is steeped in a rich history and strong culture and definitely worth a trip to. Though the ‘City of Nizams’ has turned into a fast growing cosmopolitan centre, it still exudes old-world charm. Old bazaars and palaces coexist with new malls and office buildings in perfect harmony. Undoubtedly, the glimpse of a grand past with promise of a successful future makes the 'City of Pearls' worth visiting. Moreover, delicious Hyderabadi Biriyani is always there to spice up your trip. But, before embarking on a journey to the city, please have a look at these 7 essential things you should know beforehand. 1) Prepaid Auto counter at Secunderabad railway station Prepaid Auto stand is available just outside the Secunderabad railway station. So, if you are arriving the city by train, you can avail this nice facility built to avoid auto drivers from charging unreasonable fares from passengers in general and outsiders in particular. They have a fixed rate cha...

Are you planning to visit Santiniketan? Do you want to avail train or service from Kolkata? Why don't you take control of the wheel and explore the darling of Rabindranath's heart at your own pace? A road trip to Santiniketan will give a perfect opportunity to experience new things and make memories along the way. Let's explore 12 best things to do on a road trip to Santiniketan. 1) Explore khoai on foot Don't you want to explore the place which inspired Rabindranath Tagore to write the beautiful poem "Gram chara oi ranga matir poth" (red path beyond my village)? You cannot say your Santiniketan visit is complete without visiting Khoai region. This place is characterized by a patch of dry forest formed by Sonajhuri trees on a landscape of laterite soil rich in iron oxide, often in the shape of canyon. A morning/ evening stroll in this region will definitely give you a new lease of life. Sipping a glass full of ' khejur ros ' (date juice) in...

Located at a distance of around 130 km from the city of joy (Kolkata) and kissed by Bay of Bengal, Henry's Island is an offbeat tourist destination. Vast stretch of empty beach, placid sea, clear blue sky and excellent sea food are some of the attractions of this weekend destination. This beach destination is ideal for travellers looking for tranquility. Here is our guide to get out of the tourist trap and enjoy this picturesque place off the beaten path. 1)  Stay in nature's lap at Sundari Complex Do you want to spend time in nature's lap sacrificing little bit of comfort (air conditioner)? Sundari Complex, managed by Fisheries Department of West Bengal , is the answer to your quest for chilling out in the midst of dense mangrove forest. Bani watch tower inside this facility is the ideal vantage point to watch myriad colourful birds especially during winter. What is more, Henry's Island beach is stone's throw away from the complex. Last but not the least,...