BUCKET LIST INDIA

Who doesn’t like to travel, most of us dreamt of roaming around the world. Most will have a list of their own. I too have a list, bucket list to be precise, I want to visit these places put a tick mark on the list, fill the bucket with the list and kick the bucket. For now, my bucket list  is quite simple. The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. I want to read as many pages as possible and my first chapter will be on Discovery of India. Therefore, I’ve confined my list mostly within India so that it will be easily achievable. The idea of creating bucket list knocked my head from “Ek Villian” movie. However, the places that made into my bucket list are not just inspired from movies, but also from books, history and religion. Do you’ve a bucket list of your own? If not, do make one. It gives more meaning to your life. Most people keep their bucket list secret. But I’m sharing my bucket list in hope of companionship.

Here are the Top Ten

1.    Taj Mahal :

Isn’t it obvious?  One among the Seven wonders of the world and a world heritage site is 1^st to make way in my list. A monument of immeasurable beauty, standing majestically on the banks of Yamuna. 

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who have seen the Taj Mahal and love it and those who have not seen the Taj and love it. I intent to visit the epitome of love with my destined sweetheart.

2.    Kashmir

Jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons – always extravagantly beautiful.

 ''Agar Firdaus bar ru-e-zamin ast, Hami ast o- hami ast o- hami ast(If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here it is here).

-Amir Khusro

 These words have been echoing in my mind since childhood along with song of Roja “Ye Haseen Wadiya Ye Khula Asma”. It is a must see place for me.

3.    Ahmedabad;

Walled City of Ahmedabad founded by Ahmed Shah has been declared India’s first World Heritage City, recognizing heritage value of the walled city’s unique heritage. No doubt, it’s an Architectural marvel with lots of Wooden Haveli’s. But the real reason it made my list is due to the detailed description of Sabramathi Ashram in the Book My Experiment with Truth written by Gandhi. City was the epicentre of non violent freedom struggle that  led to country’s independence.

4.    Wagah Border :

If anyone wants to charge their patriotism beating retreat ceremony  at Wagah border, Amritsar is the place to visit. I’m sure you all might have heard about it. 

What’s making news these days is a restaurant “Sarhad “. Sarhad complex is inviting not only for its uniqueness in combining the cultures and tastes of a state that was one till the country's partition in 1947 but also for its own effort to give peace a chance between the two countries. This info I got from Newspaper during Independence day and it immediately made way in my list.

5.    Kanyakumari:

Kanyakumari is considered as the southernmost point of mainland India. It is located at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. 

 Kanyakumari beach is the only place in India where probably one can watch the beautiful Sunrise and Sunset. Not just that, on  full-moon evenings, one can see the moonrise and sunset at the same time. I’m imagining it to be a rare but beautiful sighting!

6.    Hikkim, Himchal Pradesh;

It’s a tiny village on India-Tibet border in the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. What’s special about this village? Well, this village has a post office. What’s so special about this post office? It has the world’s highest post office at 14,567 ft.

 I can’t wait to send Post card from this Post office. I want to send letter to all the important ones in my life. I want them to know, how important they are to me.

7.    Hastinapur;

You read it right; The Legendary town of Mahabharata has survived to this date. Only few people know about its existence. Unlike Ayodhya this town is not popular. The town was re-established by Jawaharlal Nehru. It is one of the holiest place and must visit for me.

8.    Sandur;

When you think of Bellary, its all about high temperature and

Humidity. But visiting Sandur will prove it all wrong. Sandur is in a valley within a valley, filled often by thick clouds and mist. The hill ranges, which would be dry with withered grass and other shrubs between January and June, turn green after the monsoon. 

The mesmerizing beauty of Sandur is such that even Mahatma Gandhi said “ See Sandur in September” thats how I got to know about it. I’ve already marked September in my calendar next year to visit Sandur.

9.    Rameshwarum;

To be frank, this place made my list after watching the movie Chennai express. 

The beautiful Pamban bridge is what I desperately want to see in Rameshwarum. It is said that this is the place from where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue  Sita from Ravana.

10.  Ross and Smith Island:

Have you ever imagined of being stranded in an Island alone or with your life Partner? Then this Island is for you. Two secluded islands of North Andaman, connected to each other by a thin strip of sandbar; that's Ross & Smith island.

 The island pair stands as a silent reminder of 'Beauty in Connectedness'. Special permission from Forest department is required to visit it. When I’ve already travelled so far I don’t want to miss visiting the southernmost point of India's territory Indira point of the Great Nicobar.