What are the top ten places you want to travel to and why?

 1 - IRELAND AND THE MOORS

Because I have a certain connection with this beautiful country. Something I don’t know why.

2 - AUSTRIA AND THE ALPS

This could have stemmed from my fascination with the place after I watched ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Heidi’ in my childhood.

3 - NORWAY AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

I don’t quite know how I would react if and when I see the Northern Lights for the first time. I might just break down into tears. To me, they are the most magnificent of nature’s many wonders.

4 - PARIS IN THE WINTER

Because this has always been the backdrop of every romantic dream I’ve ever had. Paris. Snow. Me. Him. Bliss. ^_^

5 - SWEDEN AND ITS UNICORN LANDSCAPE

Be it summer or winter, Sweden never fails to impress me with its sheer beauty.

6 - BATH AND ITS OLD WORLD CHARM

To me, this is one of England’s prettiest cities. I grew up reading a lot of British authors and this is the kind of mental image I had while reading those books. Quaint cottages with tiled roofs and chimneys and little gardens in the front.

7 - SWITZERLAND AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT

Do I even have to explain why this is on my list? OMG! This is paradise on earth!

8 - AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam to me has always been synonymous with romance. Every frame of the place looks postcard-worthy.

9 - TUSCANY AND ITS SUNSETS

*sigh* And all this despite the fact that I don’t drink. I could stare at those sunsets forever!

10 - SCOTLAND!

I guess I have a thing for places with meadows and little stone houses and lakes and sea and cliffs. 

Best Places to visit in uttrakhand

  uttrakhand is also known as Devbhoomi.there are so many Hindu religious places in uttrakhand.there are many tourist places to visit here.

Some places are given below:

1. Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital of uttrakhand and also the best place to visit . Dehradun has several places like tiger’s fall,tapkeshwar temple,malsi deer park,rajaji national park,sahastradhara etc.you can reach dehradun by airways at Jolly grant airport 27 kms from railway dehradun railway station. National Highway 307 ,7.

2. Mussoorie

Mussoorie is one of the best tourist places of India this place is mostly visit to see beautiful mountains,for paragliding, mountain tracking . Best attraction in Mussoorie are mossy falls, Mussoorie heritage centre, happy valley,benog wildlife sanctuary,bhadraj temple, adventure park Mussoorie etc.

3. Haridwar

Haridwar is a religious place .many tourist visit every year for ganga aarti.haridwar has many places to visit which are har ki paudi,chandi Devi temple,Mansa Devi temple, ropeway to ganga etc.

4. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is renowned as a centre for study yoga and meditation.this place is also famous for river rafting. This land belongs to aashrams , temple which makes rishikesh a soulful places . people came here in search of peace.places to visit are Lakshman jhula,triveni ghat,Gita bhawan,ram jhula and many ashrams.

5. Nainital

Nainital is a resort town situated on the elevation of 2000m. this place has the highest peak of uttrakhand called Nanda Devi(2270m). places to visit are Nainital lake, Naina Devi temple,snow view cave garden etc.

6. Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a beautiful hillstation in almora district of uttrakhand.tourist visit here to see the best view of Himalayas.Hundreds of bells adorn Jhula Devi Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga is also a attraction here.

7. Kedarnath

Kedarnath is the religious place in Rudraprayag district in uttrakhand.place also famous for kedarnath temple dedicated to lord shiva.

8. Badrinath

Badrinath. Is the religious place in chamoli district in uttrakhand.place also famous for Badrinath temple dedicated to lord Vishnu.

9. Bhimtal

Bhimtal is situated in Nainital district of uttrakhand it is famous for its lakes.main attraction are Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, bhimtal lake,Hidimba Parvat,Nal Damyanti Tal,Vankhandi Ashram, Victoria dam etc.

10. Auli

Auli is situated in chamoli district surrounded by oak forests and also has coniferous forests and has Valley of Flowers National Park, with its alpine flora and wildlife like snow leopards and red foxes.

11. Joshimath

Joshimath is situated in chamoli district of uttrakhand famous places are Narsingh Temple,Bhavishya Kedar Temple,Tapovan etc.

12. Yamunotri

Yamunotri is situated in Uttarkashi district and the source of yamuna river. Yamunotri temple and Surya kund are main attraction here.

Some other famous places are , gangotri, tungnath, Almora,Chakrata,chopta, dhanaulti,kanatal, mukhteshwar,binsar uttarkashi, , pithoragarh, chamoli,tehri garhwal,pauri garhwal, bageshwar,kumaun,kasauni, ramgarh,gaumukh,devprayag Rudraprayag,champawat( the most peaceful place of uttrakhand).

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What are the best places to visit in Kolkata?

 Depends on what are you looking for. If you are a tourist coming to Kolkata for a couple of days, then you should follow the previous answers. But if you are a travel enthusiast, looking for deeper dive into the soul of Kolkata then this answer might help you better.

Metcalfe hall:

This Greek-Doric architecture initially housed the imperial library, now it showcases various artistic sides of Classical calcutta. Very picturesque and wholesome. Though the place is not very big but it’ll certainly leave you amazed. You can easily reach this place by metro. A couple of minutes walk from Mahakaran. Visit between 10am – 5pm

College Street:

There’s a popular phrase roams around people’s mouth here. “If you can’t find a book in college street, then it’s not been published”. Locally known as the “Boi - Para”, college street is the largest second hand book market in the world and among the largest book markets. The energy, the smell of fresh books and debates that floats in the air, makes it special. Where do you think Indian renaissance originated from?

Kumartuli ghat:

Traditionally it used to be the potter’s quarters, Kumartuli is really a photographers paradise. This is where the Gods come into life. Narrow lanes, clay idols that radiates creativity and love, vibrant colors and ofcourse the Ganges river. Best time to visit a few months before Durga puja, although you can visit all year long. Bengalis just don’t stop celebrating.

Dalhousie Square:

The White Town. Built to host the british administrators and merchants with victorian touch. The city got its name City of palaces, mostly because of this region. British colonial architecture took its first steps right here. Victorian Gothic, Indo-Saracenic, Palladian, Georgian.. you can find an array of architectural styles standing right in-front of you. Raj Bhawan, General Post Office, Writers Building, Currency building all are located in this area. Did I mention this is the former capital of India?

Magen David Synagouge:

Being a local, if you trust my words, this is the most beautiful architectural marvel the city possesses, and it can be a bit tricky to find. Located in the busiest area in Kolkata, this jewish synagouge showcases the legacy of the once thriving jewish community that came to Calcutta to make a fortune. Stunning marble floors and stained-glass windows, a high ark that holds the Torah scrolls, ornate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and the serenity of the place will leave you astounded.

China Town and Bow Barracks:

Kolkata’s Chinatown is one of the oldest outside China, and Bow Barracks is one of the last Anglo-Indian community pockets in India still thriving with its traditions. Kolkata has always been a safe haven for communities looking for a peaceful life. All the communities that resided here, only added to Kolkata’s rich culture. Breakfast at the China town is a must. You can visit the chinese temples and churches also in the morning. A truly fascinating part of Kolkata where you can see multiple ethnic groups and cultures living together in harmony, complementing each other.

Park street cemetary:

A cemetary? ReallY? I know. This one will sound a bit odd, but trust me on this. One of the oldest non-church cemeteries in the world and among the largest Christian cemeteries outside Europe. The graves are mostly blend of Gothic and Indo-Saracenic architecture, but you’ll see pyramids, obelisks, and Greco-Roman mausoleums surrounded by moss and banyan roots. It’s said to be haunted but I’ve never felt anything (I sit there alone sometime, contemplating life). Best time to visit is during monsoons, when everything gets wrapped with moss and dampening silence, there may not be any ghosts, the atmosphere will surely give you chills.