![]() Hot travel destinations to go toPublished on Wed, Jan 10, 2007 at 15:27 | Source : Moneycontrol.com Updated at Thu, Jan 11, 2007 at 13:02
Travelling will never really go out of style and there are a lot of beautiful places to see. Everyone has their favourites - Switzerland, Vienna, Australia, London. But some are perennial charmers. Some feel the best foreign destination is Italy and it is a beautiful country to spend your holiday, according to the Lonely Planet guide. Here you will be enchanted by the ancient Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel and the Trevi fountains. One can also see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
If you love sand and sunshine, then Egypt is the country you should visit. This country is famous for its pyramid and the sphinx. In fact, the pyramids of Giza is another one of world's seven wonders and if you want to enjoy the seaside, then visit the city of Alexandria.
If you like mountains, then you can head towards the beautiful city of Manali, which is in the midst of beautiful mountains. The valley of Kullu Manali is situated just 250 kms away from Chandigarh. The drive up to Manali is so enchanting, that even after travelling 250 kms you will feel relaxed. Once here you can lay your hands on a range of beautiful and colourful woollens. Other than shopping, you can also enjoy adventure sports. The third much sought after Indian destination is the Andamans - as it is one place that is yet to be invaded by a lot of tourists. But apart from its beautiful beaches, it has dense forests and the unending Bay of Bengal that one can stare at. The cellular jail in Port Blair is also worth visiting. The marine museum will give you a lot of information regarding the marine life in and around the islands. The best time to visit the islands is from Feburary to October. Tip: Don't bug the natives!
One just can't afford to miss visiting Rajasthan. The season is perfect to get yourself dabbed in the colours, music and the history of Rajasthan. And once you are in old Jaipur, you understand why it is called the pink city, it is so because the whole city is made up of pink stone. The other place to visit in Jaipur is the Hawa Mahal and when you travel to Amer, then the fort is a must watch. Whereas, in Jaipur at Choki Dhani, you can enjoy a wonderful Rajasthani evening. Other than Jaipur, the other places to visit are Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. Source: Awaaz Plus
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