Long Journey Diary

Traveling often seems like a series of to-do lists, from the pre-trip planning process (book flight and hotel, call credit card company, stop the mail, pack) to selecting the activities you want to experience once you arrive in your destination. But what about after you get home? Some of us do nothing but slump exhaustedly on the couch for a day or two after a trip, while others leap immediately back into their daily life as though their trip never even happened. Why not find a happy medium? The following list of what to do after traveling will help you save money, stay healthy and savor the afterglow of your trip for just a little bit longer. 1. Check your bank and credit card statements. While this is good advice for anyone at any time, it's particularly germane to travelers. As Ed Hewitt notes in 11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling, "Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide -- especially for travelers, who are very vulnerable, forced as they are to use un...

There's a smartphone app that generates a map of the nearest public bathrooms when you're desperate for a place to squat. There are countless travel review sites offering first-hand critiques of anything with a front desk and a bed. There's even a website dedicated to globetrotting canines,  BringFido.com , that features dog-focused travel guides and a compendium of dog-friendly beaches. In today's world of information overload and species-specific travel tips, it's easy to forget about the most fundamental (and free) means of improving our travel experiences. You don't need a smartphone or a computer to positively change the way you travel. Below are five refreshingly simple ways to make the most of your trip and pull off a more enjoyable, less stressful vacation.  1. Slow down. A surefire way to turn any vacation into an epic wreck is by crafting an itinerary with too many activities -- or by not making an itinerary at all and simply expecting to see and do wa...

Haridwar and Rishikesh are two most popular holy cities in Uttarakhand with number of temples, Ashram  and also gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. Our five days tour itinerary covers the Haridwar, Rishikesh with Mussoorie. Day 1 – Haridwar Start your day by taking a holy dip in river Gange and  proceed  for full day sightseeing. Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places in India and one of the oldest living cities in the world. There are several temples and ashrams in the city to visit such as Chandi Devi Temple,Mansa Devi Temple,Maya Devi Temple and Daksheswara Mahadev Temple. Ganga Aarti Har ki Pauri Kankhal Shiva Statue Patanjali Yog Peeth Day 2 – Rishikesh Rishikesh is the Yoga Capital of the World and regarded as one of the holiest places to Hindus, also known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. Must see places in Rishikesh include Ram Jhula,river Beaches and Lord Shiva statue in sitting posture near Parmarth Niketan. Ram Jhula Lakshman Jhula Shiv...

Lucknow, The City of Nawabs and Capital of Uttar Pradesh is an important centre of commerce,design, culture and tourism. The city lies in the middle of the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc and home to largest urban park Janeshwar Mishra Park and Ambedkar Memorial Park. Lucknow is also known for its dasheri mangoes,Charbagh Railway Station,Aminabad market,Uttar Pradesh State Museum,Tunday Kababi,Gomtinagar Marine drive and one of the tallest flag at Jaineshwar Mishra Park. Day 1 – Bara Imambara On  Day 1 , Visit the famous imambara complex in Lucknow and the complex also includes Asfi mosque, bhul bhulaiya and imposing  gateways Hazratganj Bara Imambara Asfi Mosque Rumi Darwaza Husainabad Clock Tower Day 2 – Lucknow Zoo Visit the Lucknow Zoo popularly known as Lucknow Zoological Gardens, The zoo is home to 463 mammals and other attractions include Museum,New Toy Train and Vintage train. Lucknow Zoo Qaisar Bagh Umbrella Palace Chota Imambara Day 3 – Janeshwar Park Mankameshwar Mandir ...

Tamil Nadu has some of the most reversed and famous temples in India like Ramanathaswamy Temple,Shore Temple, Annamalaiyar Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple. Our five days itinerary tours covering the five most famous temples in and around Tamilnadu. Day 1 – Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple of Madurai is the most important shrines of South India and the most visited tourist attraction in the city. Madurai is filled with list of famous temples such as Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple and  Alagar  Kovil Temple. Alagar Kovil Temple Koodal Azhagar Temple Tirupparankunram Murugan Temple Madurai To Tiruchirapalli 2.5 hours drive (133km) via NH38 Day 2 – Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli also called as Trichy is home to most prominent historical monuments and famous temples of ambukeswarar temple at Thiruvanaikaval,Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam,Samayapuram Mariamman Temple and Ucchi Pillayar Temple at Rockfort. Jambukeswarar Temple Our ...

Varanasi also known as Banaras or Kashi is the holiest city in India, also the one of the seven sacred cities and among the oldest living cities in the world, situated on the banks of the Ganges river. Some of the prominent places of interest in Varanasi are Jantar Mantar,Ramnagar Fort,Dhanvantari Temple, Bharat  Mata Temple and Parshvanath Jain temple. The city is also known for Benares gharana, Banarasi paan, banarasi saree ,banarasi ghats and Banaras Hindu University. Day 1 – River Ganges The Ganges or River Ganga is the holiest river of India and holds an important place in the Hindu religion. All the famous Varanasi ghats are built along the bank of river Ganges and use for Ganga Aarti,cremation and bath. Ganga Aarti Boat Ride on Ganges Spiritual Walk Take Bath in Ganges Sunset Ghats Dasaswamedh Ghat is the most colourful and main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga river, located close to Vishwanath Temple. Ganga artis are held on every Tuesdays  in front of idol of Ganga Maat...

Jammu and Kashmir is paradise on the earth, blessed with immense  beauty  of nature,lake,mountains and river valley. Most important tourist places in the Kashmir Valley are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu and Ladakh. Other lesser known Tourist Destinations in Jammu and Kashmir are Khilanmarg,Bhadrawah,Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag and Gurez. Day 01 – Vaishno Devi Arrive at Jammu Railway Staton and Transfer to katra, Relax in Hotel then  proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine and visit the Bhairav Nath Temple. You can spend half day in Jammu to get relax and for local sight seeing that include Ranbireshwar Temple,Bahu Fort and Chenab river. Patnitop (Optional) You can visit Patnitop en route Srinagar, A hilltop tourist destination famous for picturesque surroundings, located is 80 km, 1 hour 30 mins drive via National Highway 1A. Day 02 – Srinagar After Darhsan and blessing, arrive back to Katra, Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains around Katra and proceed towards ...