Travel is one thing which I like as I get to see new places, meet new people and get a taste of their culture and way of living. Thanks to my job, it takes me places. Besides these business travels, I go on personal vacations too. I’ve made a list of the top ten places I would like to go to before I take leave from this world.
I choose these places because either I do not remember much of my experiences there, or because I have never been there but would like to see them.
1. Mount Kailash, Himalayas (Manasarovar): This is one of my dream destinations. Not because it is expensive but because it needs lot of personal discipline and determination to complete the journey. The silver Himalayan range and eternal mount Kailash always attract me. This tops my list.
2. Machhu Picchu, Peru: I got to know about this place from the movie Robot (Rajinikanth starrer). I was very amazed when I saw the picturization of a song at this place. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is located 2300 meters about sea level. Definitely worth a visit.
3. Leh-Ladakh, Kashmir, India: It is paradise on earth of my country. This place is crown of India. Very beautiful with lakes, apple gardens, flowers, festivals and many more. Though this place is a bit disturbed now, it is a must visit.
4. Venice, Italy: City is connected with bridges over canals. This is what interests me. Have seen amazing pictures of Venice and got so attracted to this awesome place. Beautiful buildings on either side of canal and cute bridges connecting both sides. A perfect place for a vacation.
5. Taj Mahal (on full moon night), Agra, India: One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Though I had been to Agra and had glimpse of Taj Mahal in day light, I never got chance to see in full moon light. “As sunsets, it gradually darkens and Taj Mahal vanishes in the darkness. But then moon gradually starts coming up and the whole profile of Taj Mahal gets clearer and clearer”, this is what I heard from a colleague. I don’t want to miss this experience.
6. Galápagos Archipelago Islands: Being Genetics student, read a lot about this Darwin’s laboratory. The enchanting islands offer a wide variety of unusual creatures. The wonderful nature sets mind to peaceful mode. A place I am passionate about.
7. Chichen Itza, Mexico: “World ends by 2012, is what Mayan calendar says”. Hmm..this statement made me search about Mayan Culture. Then, I read about this archeological site built by the Mayan Civilization. Every civilization has some unique and amazing things to know. I am sure the ruins at site also have lot to speak. This I will know only when I visit.
8. Pyramids of Egypt: The enormous manmade structures talk a lot about the accuracy of workman ship, the way they are built, significance of these structures etc. The Nile River which created green valley across the desert is always worth visiting.
9. Journey to Antarctica: I got interested into this after seeing lot of expedition programs on Nat Geo. Though expensive and takes time, would want to give it a try.
10. Trip to Europe (Rome, Paris, France and Greece): Art and Architecture are the things of interest for me now. But when I visit I am sure will discover more things.
I am not sure when and in which order I will visit my top 10 places. But will definitely make it. India itself has lot of places to visit. So as and when I will get chance will visit my country thoroughly.
One of my friends suggested, “Don’t plan, just take your back pack and move on.” An advice worth following J
So go ahead and try to get time off from these regular responsibilities, work load and other tensions. Our Planet has lot of variety in store for us.
Cheerio,
Padma
Padma
