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    1) SOMNATH TEMPLE, GUJARAT<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/span><\/p>

    Somnath located near Veraval ,\r\nGujarat is considered first and foremost of all Jyotirlings. It is named after\r\nthe Moon (Soma) who worshipped Shiva to get rid of a curse put on him by his\r\nfather-in-law, Daksha. On getting Shiva\u2019s blessings, the moon regained his\r\nlight and this is why this town is also referred to as Prabhas. The original\r\nSomanth temple was built by the moon in pure gold and later rejuvenated by\r\nRavana in silver, by Krishna in sandalwood and finally by Bhimadeva in stone.\r\nThereafter, this temple was raided multiple times by invaders in the medieval\r\ncenturies. The latest temple is made with reddish yellow stones and was\r\ninaugurated by the first Indian President Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1951. One can\r\nexperience complete ecstasy looking at the sight of the gigantic waves of the\r\nArabian Sea hitting the sturdy walls of Somnath temple. Veraval is well\r\nconnected to all important cities of India via roads and railways. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    2)MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE, SRISAILAM, ANDHRA PRADESH<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    The second jyotirling of Shiva ,\r\nnamed Mallikarjuna Swamy is located in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, also termed\r\nas Kashi of the South. It is located at a distance of around 215 kms from\r\nHyderabad in Nallamala hill forests along the banks of Krishna river. Legend\r\nhas it that Shiva and Parvati descended to this place to appease an agitated\r\nKartikeya since his younger brother Ganesha was getting married before him. The\r\ngigantic fort like temple complex houses Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bharmaramba\r\nDevi as its main deities. The other important attractions in the area include\r\nthe Panchamathams, temple of Istakmeswari, Sakshi Ganes, Sikharam and Srisilam\r\nDam. The best time to visit Srisailam is the monsoon season when the forests\r\nare green offering spectacular views.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    3) MAHAKALESHWAR JYOTIRLING, MADHYPRADESH.<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling and\r\nTemple is the most important temple in Ujjain. The Jyotirling here is\r\nDakshinmurti Swayambhu \u201cself manifested\u201d which derives power within itself\r\nunlike others where lingas are installed. The Omkareshwar linga, on the first\r\nfloor, is open for visitors round the year whereas the Nagchandreshwara linga,\r\nsituated on the third floor is open only on the day of Nagpanchmi. The temple\r\nhas over hundred small shrines of various deities. The Koti Teertha, a large\r\nwater body inside the temple complex, is believed to contain celestial water\r\nand devotees are expected to take a dip here. If you are an early riser, you\r\ncould also participate in the Bhasma aarti that takes place at 4.00 am although\r\na pass is required for this a day in advance. The temple has its own\r\ndharamshala and prasad is offered free of cost. Mahakaleshwar Temple is just 2\r\nkms from the railway station and the Bus stand of Ujjain.<\/span><\/p>


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    4)OMKARESHWAR, MADHYA PRADESH<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Omkareshwar Jyotirling is situated\r\nin an Om-shaped island called Mandhata on Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh which\r\nis around 80 kms from Indore. There is another jyotirling temple by the name of\r\nMamaleshwar situated on the main land. The legend behind this jyotirling states\r\nhow Sage Aghastya crushes the ego of the mighty Vindhya Mountain who was\r\nblessed by a boon from Shiva. The Omkareshwar temple is an awe-inspiring\r\nthree-storied structure supported by huge pillars made up of intricately carved\r\ngranite stone. One cannot miss the huge Omkareshwar Dam seen from two bridges\r\nthat connect Mandhata island from the mainland. A lot of devotees also perform\r\nthe five km long circumambulation of the Mandhata island. There are a number of\r\nshrines enroute. The closest railway station in on Omkareshwar Road, the\r\nnearest point of transit is Indore. Apart from accommodation in the Omkareshwar\r\nTemple itself there are very few ordinary hotels and hence a stay in Indore is\r\nrecommended.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    5) BAIJNATH Deoghar, Jharkhand<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    This is the most disputed\r\njyotirling as there are three places in India whose natives claim that their\r\ntemple houses this jyotirling. During a severe penance, Ravana offered his\r\nheads to Shiva. When he is about to cut off his tenth head, Shiva appears\r\nbefore him and offers him a jyotirling which he can take to Lanka but without\r\nplacing on the ground anywhere on the way. However, he is tricked by Ganesha\r\nand the linga is installed at the same place. The first one is at Deoghar,\r\nBihar that has a huge complex with twenty two temples of different deities\r\namong which Shiva\u2019s is one. The nearest railway station is Jaisidih, seven kms\r\naway on the Patna Howrah route. Parli-Vaijanath near Latur, Mahashtra, is the\r\nsecond one that was constructed by Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar in typical Maratha\r\nstyle architecture and this explains its fort like appearance. The third one\r\nmade in Nagara style is 1000 year old temple in Baijnath town situated in\r\nDhauladhar range of Western Himlaya in Himachal Pradesh. If you love panoramic\r\nhilly landscapes, then take the heritage toy train from Pathankot. As a mark of\r\nrespect to Ravana, people of Baijnath don\u2019t celebrate Dusshera.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    6) BHIMASHANKAR, MAHARASHTRA<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Bhimashankar is the sixth\r\njyotirling of Shiva situated on the hills of Sahyadri Range in Maharasthtra,\r\n110 kms away from Pune. This is also the place where the Bhima river, the\r\nlargest tributary of Krishna river, originates. The Maratha styled temple is\r\nmade of black stones. Everyone is allowed to enter the sanctorum and touch the\r\njyotlirling. The story behind this jyotirling goes thus: Shiva took a ferocious\r\nform and reduced the oppressive demon Bhima, the son of Kumbhakarna, to ashes\r\nand remained here in the form of a jyotirling. The area is very scenic and\r\noffers breathtaking beauty, especially the neighboring peak called Nagfani.\r\nConnectivity is not a problem with many state buses plying from Pune every half\r\nan hour. The other eight km route from Khandas village near Karjat is a\r\ntrekker\u2019s paradise.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    7) RAMESHWARAM, TAMIL NADU<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Rameshwaram is a small town\r\nsituated in the Pamban island in Tamil Nadu state of India. Lord Rama built a\r\nbridge starting from here right up to Sri Lanka to wage a war against Ravana\r\nafter he abducted Sita. Dravidian styled Ramanathaswamy Temple has two\r\njyotirlings; one made by Lord Rama and another brought by Hanuman from Kashi,\r\nthis is a replica of the Kashi Vishwanath jyotirling. As per one of the\r\ntraditions of the temple, devotees are expected to first bathe in twenty two\r\nwater bodies present in the temple complex and then pay reverence to the\r\njyotirling. Another important landmark in Rameshwaram is the Kothandaramaswamy\r\nTemple where the first meeting of Rama and Vibhishana took place. There are lot\r\nof mesmerizing places in Rameshwaram, such as Dhanushkodi, Agneeteertham,\r\nGandhamathan Parvat, Rama Teerth, Lakshman Teerth and Pamban Bridge. This\r\nisland can be reached by road in addition to the direct trains from Chennai,\r\nMadurai and Kanyakumari.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    8) NAGESHWAR, GUJARAT<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Nageshwar Jyotirling Temple is\r\nlocated at a distance of 18 kms from Dwarka in Gujarat which is one of the top\r\nseven Hindu holy cities of India. There is a narration from Shiv Purana that\r\nShiva in Nageshwar form (body full of serpants) defeated a demon named Daruka\r\nand his army to rescue his imprisoned devotee named Supriya. The temple is\r\nbuilt with pink stone and the idol is Dakshinamurti. Devotees are allowed to go\r\ninside the sanctorum and perform abhishek on this linga along with the local\r\npriest albeit only in traditional attire. There is a huge statue of a sitting\r\nShiva in the temple complex which can be seen from a distance. An idol of Shani\r\nis also worshipped in the temple complex below a huge pipal tree. Apart from\r\nmunicipal sightseeing buses, auto rickshaws and cabs can be hired to visit this\r\ntemple. Like Baijnath, this Jyotirling is also disputed . There are two more\r\ntemples; Jageshwar in Almora, Uttarakhand and Nagnath in Aundha, Maharashtra\r\nthat are said to be contenders as well.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    9) KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE (VARANSI)<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirling is situated in the\r\nholy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Even though this jyotirling is ninth on the\r\nDwadasha Jyotlirling Strotram, it is arguably, the most important jyotirling.\r\nAll the important saints such as Goswami Tulsidas, Adi Shanakaracharya, Guru\r\nNanak, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand, Sant Kabir etc. have visited\r\nthis temple. The temple has been raided many times by invaders but has been\r\nreconstructed time and again. The present Kashi Vishwanath Temple was renovated\r\nby Ahilyabai Holkar, the queen of Maheshwar. Raja Ranjit Singh covered the two\r\ndomes of the temple with gold in the eighteenth century. The temple receives\r\nclose to five thousand visitors per day and on some auspicious days like\r\nMahashivratri, the count goes right up to two lakh. Security provisions are\r\nstrict and one has to deposit mobile phones and cameras outside the temple. A\r\nwalk to this temple would take you through the famous narrow lanes of Kashi,\r\ndon\u2019t miss the variety of food items and other knick knacks that can be picked\r\nup as well.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    10) TRIMBAKESHWAR, MAHARASHTRA<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Trimbakeshwar is a pious\r\ntemple-town located on the banks of the River Godavari, near Nasik,\r\nMaharashtra. It is among the four Hindu cities where the Kumbh Mela is held\r\nevery 12 years. The legend of Trimbakeshwar states the entire pantheon of three\r\ncrore Hindu deities including Shiva appeared to see the great penance of Gautam\r\nRishi and his wife Ahilya. Shiva not only granted a jyotirling but also\r\nreleased a stream of Ganges from his hairlocks, now known as Godavari or Ganga\r\nof the South. In addition to this, saint Nivruttinath took samadhi here. Guru\r\nGorakhnath of the Nath Sect also meditated in a cave near the hills of\r\nTrimbakeshwar. A temple has also been constructed at the place where Rama is\r\nsaid to have performed the shraddh ceremony of his ancestors. In addition to\r\nthe temple, one can visit Kushavarta, a big water tank located in the center of\r\nthe town and an important landmark. Genuine Rudraksha is sold here as there are\r\nmany trees in this vicinity. Buses are the best form of transport. They ply\r\nfrom the Nasik CBS bus stand every half an hour.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    11) KEDARNATH, UTTARAKHAND<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Kedarnath is the highest and\r\nfarthest among all jyotirlings. This temple is name after King Kedar who ruled\r\nhere in Satyuga. The temple is situated at an altitude of 3583m in the Himalaya\r\nin the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is one among the Chardham Yatra\r\ndestinations and is open only for six months a year due to severe climatic\r\nconditions. There is no motorable road to Kedarnath and one either has to trek\r\n14 kms from Gaurikund or ride a horse to reach the temple. The other way is\r\nthrough helicopters. The temple is surrounded by imposing ice capped peaks that\r\nmake for a picturesque trek. It is said that after the Mahabharata war, the\r\nPandavas carried out penance here. Adi Shankaracharya who revived Hinduism in\r\n800 CE is also said to have taken samadhi here and a temple is dedicated to\r\nhim. After the torrential rains of 2013 it has become mandatory for devotees to\r\ntake permission before visiting this Jyotirling.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    12) GRISHNESHWAR, AURANGABAD<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    Grishneshwar Temple is situated in\r\nthe Verul village near Ellora Caves , 11 kms from Daulatabad and 30 kms from\r\nAurangabad , Maharashtra. According to a legend, Shiva, pleased by the selfless\r\ndevotion of Ghushma, revived her son after he was killed by her own sister,\r\nSudeha. This temple is made in Maratha style and looks extremely beautiful with\r\nits red and black stone work. The carvings on the temple walls are intricate\r\nand a sight to behold. Grishneshwar Temple is one of the most remote\r\njyotirlings in the interiors of Maharashtra and very few people visit except on\r\nholidays and auspicious days. If you wish to perform a puja peacefully, this is\r\nthe best of all jyotirlings to do so since it is free from large crowds. There\r\nare many historical places like Shahaji Raje\u2019s Samadhi, Aurangazeb\u2019s Tomb,\r\nDaulatabad Fort and Ellora caves situated near this temple. Best way to reach\r\nhere is to take a cab from Aurangabad.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    Aurangabad is a city in\r\nMaharashtra state, in India. It\u2019s known for the 17th-century marble Bibi ka\r\nMaqbara shrine, styled on the Taj Mahal. The nearby <\/span>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu<\/span> Museum,\r\ndedicated to the Maratha king <\/span>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/span>, displays war weapons and a coin\r\ncollection. North of the city, the Aurangabad Caves comprise ancient, rock-cut\r\nBuddhist shrines. West of the city, battlements surround the medieval\r\nDaulatabad Fort.<\/span>
    <\/span>Ellora Caves
    \r\n<\/span><\/u><\/b>The Ellora caves are\r\nsituated in state of Maharashtra about 30.7 kilometres  northwest of the city of 
    Aurangabad<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.
    <\/o:p><\/span>Well-known as a revered\r\ntemple, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the tourist places near\r\naurangabad which lies close to the 12 caves of Buddhist group of Ellora Caves.\r\nHalfway your route to the temple, you can find Dashavtaras all carved out in\r\npure red stone.<\/span><\/span>
    <\/span><\/span>\r\nBesides, dashavtaras, there are many other beautiful sculptures and statues\r\nhere to stare at. Pillars here have adorable carvings to take you back to the\r\nancient era.<\/span><\/span>
    <\/b><\/span><\/span>Daulatabad Fort
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>Daulatabad Fort<\/span><\/b>, also known\r\nas Devagiri<\/b> or Deogiri<\/b>, is a historic fortified\r\ncitadel located in Daulatabad (Devagiri) village near 
    Aurangabad<\/span><\/a><\/span>, Maharashtra<\/span><\/a><\/span>.
    <\/o:p><\/span>Yet another popular tourist\r\ndestination of Maharashtra, Daulatabad Fort is a real treasure for all the\r\nhistorical freaks. Reflecting a triangular shape, this fort represents the\r\ncultural heritage of Maharashtra.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
    <\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\nFort has many beautiful monuments located within it namely Chini Mahal, Chand\r\nMinar, and Elephant Tank. The path to the top of the Fort is a narrow bridge\r\nallowing only two persons at one time to walk through. This fort has a wide\r\nditch beside it and remains full of crocodiles.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Bhadra Maruti\r\nTemple
    <\/span><\/u>Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khultabad is a temple dedicated to the\r\nHindu deity Hanuman, located at Khuldabad, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
    <\/span>Bhadra Maruti Temple is one of those rarest places to visit\r\nnear Aurangabad which is entirely dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord\r\nHanuman. The statue of Lord Hanuman rests here in a sleeping position and is\r\ncovered all over by Sindoor.<\/span>
    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\nAs there is religious significance behind this posture of Lord Hanuman, locals\r\nmake it a point to reach here with great devotion. If you are fortunate enough,\r\ndo try to plan your trip during Hanuman Jayanti or Ram Navami. The beauty of\r\nthis place and its spirituality increases multi-fold and indulges you in its\r\nspiritual aura.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Bibi ka Maqbara
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>A symbol of remembrance, Bibi Ka Maqbara<\/strong> is\r\nalmost indistinguishable from another memento of love and its inspiration,\r\nthe 
    Taj Mahal<\/span><\/a><\/span>. It\r\nmight be a derivative of the Taj but the mausoleum stands proud as an\r\nexpression of a son\u2019s love for his mother and has its own wandering evocations.\r\nAlso called the Tomb of the Lady.
    <\/o:p><\/strong><\/span>Built in 1668 the <\/span>Tomb of Rabia Durani<\/strong> or Bibi Ka Maqbara was\r\nerected by Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb to commemorate his mother Dilras\r\nBegum who was titled Rabia Durani post her death. Being the spitting image of\r\nthe Taj Mahal, the mausoleum is also called the Taj of the Deccan or the\r\nDakkhani Taj.<\/span>
    Jayakwadi Dam
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>Jayakwadi dam is an earthen dam located on Godavari river at\r\nthe site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in\r\nMaharashtra.
    <\/span>Stand at the top of this\r\nmagnificently carved Paithan Dam standing juxtaposed a beautifully flowing and\r\npious Godavari River. Locally reckoned as Paithan dam (Jayakwadi Dam), this is\r\na significant irrigation project undertaken by Government of Maharashtra.<\/span>
    <\/span>A simple reason to visit here with your children is to introduce them with a\r\nhighly sophisticated irrigation project of the Government to supply water to\r\nthe nearby agricultural land as well as the drought-prone areas. You can see\r\nhow the same dam that quenches the thirst of locals also provides water for\r\nindustrial applications.<\/span>
    <\/span>This is one of the most fascinating tourist places near aurangabad. Best time\r\nto visit here is either morning or evening. There are facilities such as food\r\nstalls to satiate your hunger throughout your visit.<\/span>
    Ajanta Caves
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments\r\nwhich date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of\r\nMaharashtra state of India.     
    <\/span>Reckoned as the historical\r\nheritage of Maharashtra, Ajanta Caves exhibits a blend of awe-winning\r\nstructures and magnificent carvings. Dating back to the ancient era, these\r\ncaves reflect the richness of ancient Indian culture and this is one of\r\nthe best places to visit near Aurangabad<\/span>
    <\/span>The architecture reflects a Buddhist influence and the count of the caves here\r\nis around 29. Every single cave is known for its exquisite wall paintings\r\nforming the center of tourist attraction. If you are familiar with the tales of\r\nJataka, you can easily co-relate it with the wall paintings.<\/span>
    <\/span>Pitalkhora Caves
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>Considered as the oldest\r\ncave complex, Pitalkhora Caves now stands as a reserved part of forests.\r\nAmongst the best places to visit near Aurangabad, this cave exhibits a\r\nrevolutionary architecture of cave engineering.
    <\/span>The count of cave monuments here is around 14 and are divided into two\r\ndifferent groups \u2013 one containing 10 cave monuments and the other one\r\ncontaining about 4. There are steep concrete stairs juxtaposed a waterfall.\r\nHowever, be careful; as the stairs might be slippery due to water droplets\r\nfalling onto it.<\/span>
    <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Shani Shingnapur
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>The beauty of black stone\r\nwith a high spirituality can be felt at no other place except Shani Shingnapur.\r\nWhat makes this place unique is that you do not need to stand in long queues\r\nhere to seek divine blessings of Lord Saturn. Within a fraction of minutes, you\r\nare done with your visit. Locals here offer pooja and Abhishek on every\r\nSaturday and Monday and this is one of the best places to visit near\r\nAurangabad<\/span>
    <\/span>However, you need to be specific about a few religious traditions here. While\r\noffering either a Pooja or Abhishek, you should take a head bath and reach\r\ntemple while still, you are wet from head to toe. Another thing to take care of\r\nis that only male devotees from your family are eligible to step up to the\r\ncentral platform while all females have to stand at a distance apart.<\/span>
    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Shree Sai Baba\r\nTemple
    <\/span><\/u><\/b>Land of Sai is not to miss on while planning on your places\r\nto visit near Aurangabad. Being a religious site, this place is highly visited\r\nby Sai devotees from all over the globe. It is useful if you plan on your visit\r\nhere in June to March. As soon as you enter the temple premises, you have to\r\nwait in queues to reach the main shrine or Samadhi temple. Besides, this zone,\r\nthere is a marble statue of Sai Baba.<\/span>
    <\/span>There is a religious significance behind the sitting position of Sai Baba here,\r\nand it appears live and energetic. Moving ahead is a Dwarkamayee Masjid, a\r\nplace from where you can take the holy vibhuti along with you. Very near to the\r\nsacred dhuni, you can find a grinding stone, a bathing stone, chulha, a wooden\r\npillar, padukas and a Tulsi plant which were a part of Sai Baba\u2019s daily\r\nroutine.<\/span>
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    Time is short. But the Journey is\r\nlong.<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h6>It\u2019s been long time we all are been in and around with our\r\nhome and family. It has been difficult and still we are coping up with the\r\ncurrent situation. We all have been looking to get relieve from the lockdown\r\nroutine and start to our normal routine. But, the New Normal is not the same.\r\nYes \u201cNew Normal\u201d the Buzz word of 2020 will be with us for the new life and it\u2019s\r\nour responsibility to follow the norms to stay safe and stop the spread.  <\/span><\/h6>

    <\/span>Everybody is just ready to come out\r\nof home and travel to get some fresh air, spent time in nature. And yes it is\r\nnot that easy to plan to travel to destinations as it was in 2020 BC (Before\r\nCovid). But it\u2019s not difficult too. The safety concern and tourism reopening\r\nhas made it easy for us to plan. Let\u2019s look for few things will be now normal\r\nfor travelling.<\/span><\/h6>

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    <\/span>1.     *<\/span><\/span>Yes Our\r\nBags will be little Heavier. Sanitizers, Mask are must.
    <\/o:p><\/span>2.     *<\/span><\/span>Photos\r\ncategory will have new addition with Mask.
    <\/o:p><\/span>3.     *<\/span><\/span>Visiting\r\nplaces which are less crowded will be preferred.
    <\/o:p><\/span>4.     *<\/span><\/span>Public\r\ntransport will be avoided for journeys.<\/span>
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    <\/o:p><\/span>At Smita Holidays, we have been\r\nplanning the New Normal Travel Journeys for you. Yes we have been working in\r\nthis time to give you best which we can offer. Our lockdown was too difficult\r\nbut we worked with our team as possible from home or office. And now we are\r\nready to make your every travel a amazing experience for lifetime.
    <\/span>We care for our family (Our\r\nclients) we always thrive to give best. We came out with an effective and\r\neasily affordable plans for your Future Travel. Our SHP plan are specially\r\ndesigned to meet your next year travel needs with ease of payment and travel\r\noptions.
    <\/span>Systematic Holiday Plan is one of a\r\nkind of Future travel plan you can opt for if your planning to travel next\r\nyear. To know more about our SHP please free to call: 7066281111.
    <\/span>We at Smita Holidays made all\r\nnecessary needs to make your travel memorable with ease and worry free. With\r\nour travel partners and hoteliers we are ready to serve you an unmatched\r\nexperience.<\/span><\/h6>

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    Pune<\/a> is an amazing city<\/span><\/span><\/span> and one of the top choices\r\nfor many people to live in. There are various reasons for which this beautiful\r\ncity is known for such as temples, food<\/span><\/span> and\r\nweekend gateways to nearby places. There are few historical places for those\r\nwho love to explore the history of the city, and those who love doing\r\nadventurous activities can also find many suitable destinations for their\r\nactivities. From sightseeing to picnic spots there are much more in the city\r\nfor your holiday time. Here is the complete list of top places to visit in Pune\r\nwith all the necessary information.<\/span><\/p>

    Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    There are very few ancient\r\ntemples in India and Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple is one of them. This\r\ntemple is also one of the famous tourist places in Pune which attract a lot of\r\npeople traveling to this city. Devotees from the different part of the country\r\nvisit this holy place on different occasions. This temple is also well known\r\nfor its charitable activities. The 10-day Ganesh festival is also celebrated at\r\nthis temple in a very grand way, which is joined by different celebrities and\r\npoliticians. This place will surely give a religious touch to your holidays.<\/span><\/p>

    Sinhgad\r\n<\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    Located about\r\n25KM away from the city of Pune, this hill fortress is 2000 years old as per\r\nthe information available at this fort. Sinhgad which means \u2018the fort of Lion\u2019\r\nhas witnessed a number of battles including the battle of Sinhgad in the year\r\n1671.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    Sinhgad is\r\nsituated on the top of the cliff from where you can also see the great view of\r\nthe beautiful Sahyadri. History says that earlier known as Kondhana, the fort\r\nwas under the region of Mohammad bin Tughlaq before Shivaji rebelled against\r\nAdilshahi and took the charge of this fort in 1647. This glorious history made\r\nit another attraction for the travelers.<\/span><\/p>

    Shaniwar Wada <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    Built in 1732, Shaniwar Wada Palace is another historical\r\nbuilding which attracts many Pune sightseeing travelers. Earlier it was under\r\nthe control of Peshwas of Maratha Empire till 1818 and later lost it to the\r\nBritishers. The most highlighted part of this place is its Mughal architectural\r\ndesign which also features the Maratha artistic styles.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    There is a famous door of this palace which is 21 feet\r\ntall and known as Delhi Darwaza. Due to an unexplained fire, the palace was\r\ndestroyed in 1827, but the remaining part of the palace was maintained for\r\nsightseeing for the tourists. Despite the myth that this Palace is haunted, it\r\nremains one of the famous places of Pune.

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    Saras Baug <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    This is one of the best places that you can visit with\r\nyour family and loved ones in the evening for a relaxing time. You can enjoy\r\nthe beauty and peace of the sunset at this location and thus can get over your\r\nstress within no time.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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    This park is one of the favorite locations of the people\r\nwho are looking for something where they can have a lazy holiday and picnic\r\nwith their loved ones. It is usually crowded in the evening.<\/span><\/p>

    Mulshi Dam <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    If you are a nature lover and love to visit places where\r\nyou can get close to the beauty of nature then you must visit Mulshi Dam. This\r\nplace has got an amazing beauty which can attract many eyes towards it.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    It just not the place but the nearby places to Mulshi Dam\r\nare also a great attraction to the tourists. You can also find many resorts\r\nnear the place and thus there is no problem of accommodation for the tourists.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

    Khadakwasla Dam <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    If you are a nature lover and love to visit places where\r\nyou can get close to the beauty of nature then you must visit Mulshi Dam. This\r\nplace has got an amazing beauty which can attract many eyes towards it.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    It just not the place but the nearby places to Mulshi Dam\r\nare also a great attraction to the tourists. You can also find many resorts\r\nnear the place and thus there is no problem of accommodation for the tourists.<\/span><\/p>

    Lohagarh Fort <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    This fort is the evidence of the significant rule of\r\nPeshwa in Pune. The place will keep your interest with a number of things that\r\nyou can find belonging to the several kings of that time.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    Although the place is mostly ruined from most of the\r\nplaces, it is still a charm with its beauty and architecture. Visiting the fort\r\nshould definitely on your list when visiting Pune as it will enrich you with\r\nthe deep culture of the place.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

    Lonavla <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    Lonavala is a hill station surrounded by green valleys in\r\nwestern India near Mumbai. The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves are ancient\r\nBuddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and\r\nintricate relief sculptures. South of the Bhaja Caves sits the imposing Lohagad\r\nFort, with its 4 gates. West of here is Bhushi Dam, where water overflows onto\r\na set of steps during rainy season.<\/o:p><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>


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    Aga Khan Palace <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    One of the finest historical creations of the country,\r\nThe Aga Khan Palace is one of the top places to visit in Pune. It was\r\nestablished in the year 1892 by Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III. The primary reason\r\nfor its establishment was to help the needy people in the nearby places of the\r\npalace during the famine.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    In 1942, Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, and\r\nhis secretary Mahadev Desai along with the Sarojini Naidu was imprisoned at Aga\r\nKhan Palace following the Quit India movement.<\/span><\/p>

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    Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park\r\n<\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

    This zoo makes the perfect destination to be visited with\r\nkids. It offers a wide variety of animals like deer, tiger, elephants, white\r\ntigers, etc. The zoo is extremely large and thus you need an entire day to thoroughly\r\nvisit the zoo and to witness the huge variety of animals.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    This place is actually divided into 3 main attractions\r\nlike the animal orphanage, zoo and the snake park. Each of the places has its\r\nown attractions and in total this place becomes one of the major attractions in\r\nPune.<\/span><\/p>

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    Lal Mahal <\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>

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    The Lal Mahal<\/b> (Red\r\nPalace) of Pune is one of the most famous monuments located in Pune<\/span><\/a><\/span>, India<\/span><\/a><\/span>. In the year 1630 AD,\r\nShivaji's Father <\/span>Shahaji Raje Bhosale<\/span><\/a>, established the Lal Mahal for his wife <\/span>Jijabai<\/span><\/a> and\r\nson. <\/span>Shivaji\r\nmaharaj <\/span><\/a>stayed here for several\r\nyears until he captured his first fort. The current Lal Mahal is a\r\nreconstruction of the original and located in the center of the Pune city.\r\nChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's marriage with his first wife, Saibai<\/span><\/a><\/span> took place in\r\nLal Mahal.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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    1)Alleppey, Kerala<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    A tropical bliss with an idyllic coastline and lush tropical\r\nhills, Alleppey is unarguably one of the remarkable honeymoon spots in India.\r\nRecollect the happy moments of your wedding festivities on a houseboat cruise\r\nwhile enjoying the magic of backwater. Wake up to the melodious sound of birds,\r\nobserve the traditional village life and marvel at stunning sunset views. The\r\ndestination helps you get transferred into the world of glittering stars and\r\ntwinkling lamps. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport and the\r\nAlleppey Railway Station is the closest railhead.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Alleppey to make your honeymoon special:<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Savor Uduppi Breakfast.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Plan a picnic at Marari Beach.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Take an Ayurvedic Massage.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Spot the exotic species of birds.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Enjoy some alone time at Pozhiyoram while gazing\r\nat the setting sun. Best time to visit Alleppey for honeymoon: Between September\r\nand March.<\/p>

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    2) Andaman<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    Inviting and enthralling, Andaman is synonymous with romance\r\nto many honeymooners and love-struck travelers. Offering a treasure trove of\r\nsurprises, the destinations beguiles you with never-ending experiences, No\r\nwonder, the beautiful archipelago is one of the most sought-after places to\r\nvisit in India for honeymoon. How about surprising your significant other with\r\nan underwater proposal? If the idea excites you, scuba diving in Andaman is for\r\nyou. You will definitely love coming back to this place time and again. Andaman\r\nhas its own airport at the Port Blair. In addition, ships sail from Vizag,\r\nChennai & Kolkata daily.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Andaman to make your honeymoon special<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Indulge in a number of water sports like\r\nsnorkeling and so on.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Bask in the sunshine at the popular beaches in\r\nAndaman.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Spend some \u2018We\u2019 time at the secluded islands.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Marvel at the breathtaking sunset views at\r\nRadhanagar Beach.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Travel on a seaplane.<\/o:p><\/p>

     Best time to visit\r\nAndaman for honeymoon: October to May.<\/o:p><\/p>

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    3) Gangtok<\/b><\/o:p><\/p>

    Pride of North East India, Gangtok automatically remains on\r\nthe bucket list of newlyweds searching for places to go for honeymoon in India.\r\nExuding unmatched beauty, the capital city of Sikkim has lots to offer. Make your\r\nhoneymoon in Gangtok a timeless experience by treating yourself to some of the\r\nbest sights. In fact, the peaceful vibes prevailing at the enchanting\r\nmonasteries will surely take all the weariness of your wedding away. New\r\nJalpaiguri is the nearest railway station and those who want to fly to Gangtok\r\ncan disembark from a flight at Bagdogra Airport.<\/o:p><\/p>

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    Things to do in Gangtok to make your honeymoon special<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Reach Tiger Hill before the sun rises.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Stroll amidst emerald tea gardens.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Appreciate an enthralling ropeway ride.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Plan an excursion to Tsomgo Lake on a Yak.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Refresh your mind, body and soul at Peace Pagoda\r\nand attractive monasteries.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Best time to visit Gangtok for honeymoon: Throughout the\r\nyear<\/o:p><\/p>

    4) Manali<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    Hailed as honeymooners\u2019 paradise, Manali ranks on top on the\r\nlist of most romantic places in India. Marvel at the astounding vistas, breathe\r\ncrisp mountain air or indulge in activities of your interest. The popular hill\r\ntown is sure to transform your romantic vacation into a memorable affair. Owing\r\nto offering lots of adventure activities, the place appeals to those who don\u2019t\r\nwant to confine their honeymoon just to the comforts of the room. One can\r\neasily reach Manali by air by deboarding at the Bhuntar (Kullu) airport and by\r\ntrain via Jogindernagar Railway Station.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Manali to make your honeymoon special<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Paragliding<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>River Rafting<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Sightseeing of secluded valleys.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Excursion to Jogini Falls.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Go for a Yak ride.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Best time to visit Manali for honeymoon: All year round<\/o:p><\/p>

    5) Nainital<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    The kind of solace that overwhelms the heart lies somewhere\r\nin Nainital. With lakes, hills and mesmerizing landscapes oozing romance in\r\nevery bit, you can undoubtedly imagine the best honeymoon of your life here.\r\nFor this reason, the hill town is considered as the best honeymoon destinations\r\nin India. Indulge yourself into doing nothing, just sitting back and gazing at\r\nthe stars while holding each other\u2019s hand. Although, the hill town doesn\u2019t have\r\nan airport of its own, but you can fly to Nainital by deboarding at Indira Gandhi\r\nInternational Airport. Also, the Kathgodham Railway Station is located around\r\n34 km away.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Nainital to make your honeymoon special<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Enjoy a romantic boat ride on Nainital Lake.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Marvel at the sunrise from Tiffin Top.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Experience the divinity of the Hanuman Garhi.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Delight in a bird\u2019s eye view of the surroundings\r\nfrom Nainital ropeway.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Stroll amidst the Cave Gardens.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Best time to visit Nainital for honeymoon: October to June<\/o:p><\/p>

    6) Udaipur<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    Travelers don\u2019t usually get enough of Rajasthan, or for that\r\nfact, any gem embossed on this royal state\u2019s crown. Talking of which, if you\r\nare wondering if Udaipur is one of the best honeymoon places in north India,\r\npush the second thoughts away. Further, there is never a day when this city\r\nforgets to blow your mind with mesmerizing palaces, forts, lakes, gardens, and\r\nmuseums so to say. While you spend the day exploring the architecture, give it\r\nthe perfect end by relaxing on a boat ride and a romantic dinner. For reaching\r\nUdaipur by air, one has to fly down to Jaipur International airport. On\r\narrival, you can either take a flight to Udaipur or go via cab. The city also\r\nhas a railway station by the same name for easy accessibility. Cabs are easily\r\navailable.<\/o:p><\/p>

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    Things to do in Udaipur to make your honeymoon special:<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Spot the flawless sunset from Sunset Terrace at\r\nFateh Prakash Palace.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Take a camel ride on the desert.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Knit conversations on a Lake Pichola boat ride.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Attend the Mewar Sound and Light Show.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Romantic dinner on Ambrai Ghat.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Best time to visit Udaipur for honeymoon: September to March<\/o:p><\/p>

    7) Nainital<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    The kind of solace that overwhelms the heart lies somewhere\r\nin Nainital. With lakes, hills and mesmerizing landscapes oozing romance in\r\nevery bit, you can undoubtedly imagine the best honeymoon of your life here.\r\nFor this reason, the hill town is considered as the best honeymoon destinations\r\nin India. Indulge yourself into doing nothing, just sitting back and gazing at\r\nthe stars while holding each other\u2019s hand. Although, the hill town doesn\u2019t have\r\nan airport of its own, but you can fly to Nainital by deboarding at Indira\r\nGandhi International Airport. Also, the Kathgodham Railway Station is located\r\naround 34 km away.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in\r\nNainital to make your honeymoon special<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Enjoy a romantic boat ride on Nainital Lake.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Marvel at the sunrise from Tiffin Top.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Experience the divinity of the Hanuman Garhi.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Delight in a bird\u2019s eye view of the surroundings\r\nfrom Nainital ropeway.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Stroll amidst the Cave Gardens.<\/o:p><\/p>

    8) Ooty<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    Carrying the baton of being one of the good places for\r\nhoneymoon in India, Ooty has its own share of surprises to share. Owing to\r\nbeing positioned charismatically amidst the stunning Nilgiri Hills, this\r\npopular hill station in south India is simply magical. Besides, what makes this\r\nplace a wonderland for the honeymooners is a beautiful array of rose gardens,\r\nsmall cottages, botanical gardens, lakes and so on. The meandering pathways\r\nurge you to make the most of your much-awaited vacay here. Mettupalayam is the\r\nnearest railway station from Ooty and the nearest domestic airport is\r\nCoimbatore.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Ooty to make your honeymoon special:<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Take a toy train ride offered by Nilgiri\r\nMountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Explore Ooty Lake.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Fall head over heels for each other at Avalanche\r\nLake.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Behold the sight of Catherine Falls cascading\r\ndown from 250 feet.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Trek to Doddabetta Peak.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Best time to visit Ooty for honeymoon: All year round<\/o:p><\/p>

    9) Coorg<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    Cradled between the luscious Western Ghats, Coorg (now known\r\nas Kodagu) is again one of the best honeymoon destinations in India. The\r\ninviting hilly hamlet beguiles you with coffee plantations, temples and\r\nwaterfalls. Above all, the fragrance of the cardamom forests sprawled all\r\naround makes you forget all your worries. For this reason, you should\r\ndefinitely think of planning your honeymoon in Coorg. Here, you both can\r\ncherish the bond of a lifetime of togetherness amidst the scintillating milieu\r\nof the hill town. Mysore railway station and Mangalore airport are located at a\r\nclose distance.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Coorg to make your honeymoon special:<\/o:p><\/i><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Delight in elephant rides.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Outing to hidden waterfalls.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Explore the palatial temples.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Go for romantic walks.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Enjoy wildlife safari.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Best time to visit Coorg for honeymoon: October to May<\/o:p><\/p>

    10) Goa<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    Even if you have to go down west for this beach holiday\r\ndestination, the relaxed aura makes up for all the effort. Popularly known as\r\nthe \u2018Tourist Paradise\u2019, this small state knows how to win hearts with its\r\nbeaches, shrines, backwater, and nightlife. Which also makes it one of the best\r\nhoneymoon spots in India. The delectable cuisine, heartwarming sunset and\r\nsunrise, and culturally rich capital Panaji are some other reasons why you will\r\nlove spending time here with your partner. Further, the state offers\r\nconnectivity via Goa International Airport, Madgaon Railway Station and\r\nVasco-da-Gama Railway Station.<\/o:p><\/p>

    Things to do in Goa\r\nto make your honeymoon special:<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Get hooked to serenity with Mandovi River\r\ncruise.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Explore the mysterious caves.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Try watersports like scuba diving, snorkeling,\r\nparasailing, and kayaking.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Watch sunset and sunrise on the beautiful\r\nbeaches.<\/o:p><\/p>

    \u00d8 \r\n<\/span><\/span>Dance the night away with your partner at the\r\npopular clubs.<\/o:p><\/p>

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    Best time to visit Goa for honeymoon: November to March<\/o:p><\/p>","image":"img_1622889526.jpg","date":"2021-03-04","created_by":"0","create_at":"2021-06-05 03:38:46","updated_at":"2021-06-05 03:38:46","status":"0","day":"04","month":"Mar"},{"id":"5","title":"Want to Know About our SHP?","content":"

    Systematic Holiday Plan<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

    Dream Holiday Made Easy\u2026<\/span><\/u><\/p>\r\n

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    What is SHP?<\/b><\/span><\/p>


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    Systematic Holiday Plan, is the most simple and disciplined approach to save a small amount every month for your desired travel plan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

    When you save each month for a period of 12 months guess what We Pay your 13th<\/sup> contribution and you get to travel your Dream Place Joyfully.<\/span><\/p>


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    How\r\nSHP Works?<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>

    1.<\/span>Choose\r\nYour Travel Plan<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    2.<\/span>Package\r\nCost Divided by 13 Equal Installments<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    3.<\/span>Pay\r\nEach month the Small Amount<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

    4.<\/span>Complete\r\n12 Installments<\/span>5.<\/span>Smita\r\nHolidays Pays your 13th<\/sup> Contribution<\/span><\/p>

    6.<\/span>Pack\r\nYour Bag and Travel to your Dream Destination<\/span><\/p>

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    Let\u2019s\r\nConsider this with an Example<\/span><\/i><\/p>

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    If your dream Vacation is\r\nAndaman for 4N\/5D and it cost Rs. 26000. So starting with SHP you just need to\r\npay Rs.2000\/- per month (i.e. Rs.26000\/13=2000). But you pay only for 12 Months\r\nand 13th<\/sup> Contribution will be on of Smith Holidays.
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    Systematic Holiday Plan<\/a> not only help to save your money but it is the best option to plan your holiday and ensure to save money along with awesome tour memories to cherish.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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