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PLACES WHERE THE RUPEE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL RICH!

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Are you a travel freak who loves to spend every last penny on travel? But even the best of us have our doubts and our trips suffer when we spend comparing and converting costs instead of having fun and exploring!

So for all those travellers out there who are on a budget, here are 8 places that will make you feel rich with the Indian rupee and enjoy the lux life.

VIETNAM:

The Southeast Asian nation of Vietnam is known for its excellent shorelines, grand streams, Buddhist religious communities, and scrumptious cuisines.

1 Rs. = 333.01 Vietnamese Dong

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Ethnic Markets, Temples and Pagodas, The TET Festival, Cu Chi Tunnels, The Citadel

Hostel beds: Starting at 500 per night

INDONESIA:

The Southeast Asian country of Indonesia ought to be on your can list on the off chance that you like shorelines, volcanic mountains, and a rich natural life.

1 Rs. = 196.56 Indonesian Rupiah

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Dieng Plateu, Central Java, Lake Maninjau, West Sumatra, Thousand Islands, DKI Jakarta, Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Bandung, West Java

Hostel beds: Starting at 535 per night

PARAGUAY:

Landlocked between Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia, Paraguay has heaps of swamplands, a wonderful subtropical timberland and rich greenery.

1 Rs. = 82.77 Paraguayan Guarani

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Las Cataratas (Ciudad del este), Represa Hydroelectrica Itaipu Binacional (Ciudad del este), La Santisima Trinidad de Parana (Encarnacion), Government Palace (Asuncion), Saltos Del Monday (Ciudad del este)

Hostel Beds: Starting at 502 per night

CAMBODIA:

Known for the excellent Angkor Wat sanctuary, Cambodia, in Southeast Asia, should be on your can list in the event that you get a kick out of the chance to go to spots which are rich in society and history.

1 Rs. = 61.25 Cambodian Riel

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Phnom Penh, The Killing Fields, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville

Hostel Beds: Starting at 289 per night

COSTA RICA:

The ruged, rainforested Central American nation of Costa Rica is known for its stunning shorelines and world class espresso.

1 Rs. = 8.23 Costa Rican Colón

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Monteverde and Santa Elena, Volcán Arenal, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Reggae in Puerto Viejo, Parque Nacional Tortuguero

Hostel Beds: Starting at 400 per night

HUNGARY:

Hungary is an awesome spot to go on a financial plan. The capital city of Budapest offers incredible sustenance, the excellent perspective from the banks of the Danube River, and a lively way of life.

1 Rs. = 4.11 Hungarian Forint

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Buda Castle, The Danube, Historic Spa Towns, Tihani, The Caves of Lillafüred

Hostel Beds: Starting at 550 per night

ICELAND:

In spite of the fact that accommodation is somewhat costly in Iceland, it is an excursion worth taking. The Nordic island country has national parks, Viking history galleries, and the extremely acclaimed Northern Lights.

1 Rs. = 1.75 Icelandic Króna

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

The Blue Lagoon, Landmannalaugar, Hiking in Hornstrandir, ASKJA, Flatey

Hostel beds: Starting at 3000 per night

BOLIVIA:

In spite of the fact that, not less expensive than the rupee, Bolivia still has a considerable measure to offer the budget traveller. From lakes to vestiges, Bolivia is an unquestionable requirement see for those hoping to visit puts that are beautiful and notable. It has a volcanic scene of fountains, hot springs, waterfalls, ice sheets, and dark sand shorelines.

1 Rs. = 0.10 Bolivian Boliviano

PLACES NOT TO MISS:

Salar de Uyuni, Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca, Oruro Cranival, Sucre

Hostel Beds: Starting at 650 per night

Adventure

YOUNG AND BROKE? HEAD HERE AND ENJOY ON A BUDGET!

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"Tonight we are young. So let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun."

Young and Broke sounds like the perfect combination to travel, doesn't seem like it? Well it is for sure! Discover these five places which guarantee you the time of your life without burning a hole in your pocket

POKHARA:

Pokhara has a laid-back appeal complete with a snow-topped scene, blasting enterprise scene and nourishment and beverages at incredible deals. The tranquil Lake Pokhara, a mirror to the Himalayas out of sight, is flawless to appreciate some downtime in one of the numerous vivid oar pontoons. Other than a portion of the word-well known treks in the Annapurna range, Pokhara additionally offers one of the best paragliding venues on the planet.

Inn beds: Rs 200 to 600 every night

Expense of a supper: Rs 150 to 300 (Most eateries serve local people dinners and Indian nourishment. This is normally less expensive than pasta and pizza.)

Things to do: Soak in some history at the Gurkha Memorial Museum; travel to the prevalent Sarangkot town for an all encompassing perspective of the staggering Himalayas; trek to the World Peace Pagoda for a sublime perspective of the Phewa Tal with its forested environment loaded with birdlife; invest some energy at Devi's Fall, an excellent falling waterfall that leaves a passage and falls into a hollow.

CAIRO:

In the event that you look past its brown haze, mayhem and group, Cairo guarantees a torrid relationship that will abandon you with enduring recollections. There is nothing that the city doesn't offer – a stupendous scene, heavenly mosques, superb castles, all against the setting of the strange pyramids of Giza. Furthermore, for the budget explorer, Cairo is an awesome deal.

Lodging beds: Rs 200 to 700 every night

Expense of a dinner: Rs 40 to 300 (Native treats are truly shoddy in Cairo. Feast at nearby eateries and road remains for extraordinary arrangements.)

Things to do: Take a voyage through Egypt's best known archeological site, the Pyramids of Giza; make a beeline for the Egyptian Museum to investigate its critical accumulations of antiquated curios; have an excursion at Al-Azhar Park, in the midst of the lavish grass and wellsprings; meander through the twisting rear ways of the most bright and intriguing Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar.

ANJUNA:

Goa can be whatever you want it to be. This is a spot that can be both energetic or laidback to suit your inclination. An immaculate day here would incorporate lazing on a parlor seat with a lager close by at its numerous shorelines by the day and hitting a shoreline rave during the evening. Also, in case you're here around Christmas or New Year, be set up for the best of sun, sand and fish, alongside one of the world's greatest EDM celebrations.

Lodging beds: Rs 100 to 300 every night

Expense of a dinner: Rs 100 to 400 (A great supper, including fish and the neighborhood soul Feni can be modest or costly, contingent upon where you are eating.)

Things to do: Soak in the leftovers of Portuguese society at its numerous houses of prayer, fortresses, places of worship and little shops in Old Goa; investigate the interesting Wednesday insect market at Anjuna Beach; take a voyage through a fragrant zest ranch complete with a sumptuous feast and elephants at Ponda taluka; unwind far from the touristy frenzy at Mandrem Beach in North Goa.

CHIANG MAI:

Chiang Mai has an air alluringly unique in relation to the ever-well known Bangkok. It is a spot to unwind, far from the urban disarray with a cool atmosphere and clean air to run with it. The downtown zone is pretty and can be effortlessly investigated by walking, and a short bike ride away is the farmland, brimming with energetic waterfalls.

Lodging beds: Rs 250 to 700 every night

Expense of a dinner: Rs 90 to 500 (Street slows down are the approach here, for they have incredible sustenance at shabby costs. Indeed, even nearby eateries offer astonishing deals.)

Things to do: Spend a day at the terrific sanctuary Wat Phra Singh, with espresso stands and a back rub structure on its grounds; head to the Lanna Folklife Museum to see some life-sized dioramas from Lanna town life; get keepsakes and genuine Thai family unit things at the most established open business sector, Warorot; run vis-à-vis with monster bugs at the ravishing Chiang Mai Zoo.

PHNOM-PENH:

The capital of Cambodia is colorful and appealing. It has a Wild West-feel to it and alluring building stand tall alongside the relinquished ones. You're presented to hints of all natures – noisy and neighborly local people, zooming motorbikes and clamoring bars. Whatever happens, when you leave, an a portion of you will be stuck here for eternity.

Inn beds: Rs 270 to 400 every night

Expense of a feast: Rs 100 to 600 (Budget eateries serve the neighborhood and Western toll. An unmissable treat however are 'upbeat pizzas", which are standard pizzas finished with cannabis, served at the typical cost.)

Things to do: Visit the hitting Royal Palace with its customary Khmer design; invest energy at the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes; get incredible deals on apparel and trinkets at the Russian Market; head out to the Killing Fields, an exasperating yet a huge landmark, meaning Cambodia's fierce history.

Enjoy these thrilling and amazing places and have a blast without having your budget suffer any loss!

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Adventure

MILFORD SOUND AND DOUBTFUL SOUND

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Described by Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of the world, New Zealand sure does live up to all its expectations! The picturesque landscapes as well as the various fiords are just breathtaking, these fiords carved by glaciers during ice age hold their own old world charm untouched with cliffs rising vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 meters.

If you are a nature enthusiast and admire serenity, fiords like Milford and Doubtful Sound are the must go to destinations for you in the South Island of New Zealand.

Milford Sound is the talisman, of New Zealand's South Island. All the reasons that motivate voyagers to make the long adventure are amassed in this off the beaten path, perfect corner of Fiordland, a district in the island's south-west corner. Grand streets, stamped trails and tranquil travels, consolidated with the pellucid waters make it a magnificent spot to trek, bicycle, paddle, sail, fly or take photos.

If you appreciate climbing or trekking, the Milford Track is for you. The track starts at the northern end of Lake Te Anau and winds its way through a portion of the world's most striking wild. Your voyage closes with a pontoon trip from Sandfly Point to the Milford Sound wharf.

Numerous individuals visit the Sound on a day trip from Te Anau or Queenstown. The little town of Milford Sound additionally has constrained spots to stay so pre-booking is exhorted or browse the numerous choices in Te Anau or Manapouri. In case you're eager there's a bistro in the town, or you can appreciate sustenance and beverage locally available your watercraft voyage.

Milford sound is a whole package for all the travellers and adventure seekers, all the dramatic landscapes come alive as you kayak your way through the sound. Other things to do in Milford include trekking through the ‘finest walk in the world’ or have a bird’s eye view of the sound in the scenic flight tour. Cruises are another way to explore the stunning beauty of the fiord in specifically designed nature and water life tours, Cruise across beautiful Lake Te Anau and join a guided adventure underground by path and small punt through limestone caverns to the glowworm grotto.

Love the idea of a serene and peaceful vacation with overnight scenic kayaking, Doubtful Sound the place for you as you glide through the waters of the sound and experience the rich wildlife experience it has to offer.

Often called 'the Sound of Silence', there is an isolated peacefulness inside Doubtful Sound that diverges from Milford Sound. The inlet is rich in widely varied vegetation, New Zealand Fur Seals and Fiordland Crested Penguins can be seen on a significant number of the little islets at the passageway of the cove.

The cove was initially named Doubtful Harbour by Captain James Cook, who didn't cruise into the delta since it searched somewhat tight for safe moving. It was later named Doubtful Sound by whalers and sealers.

With no direct road access, the main way you can to get to Doubtful Sound is by a journey crosswise over Lake Manapouri and a mentor stumble over Wilmot Pass.

There are numerous approaches to encounter Doubtful Sound - by kayak, grand flight, take a day journey or experience the sound of hush on an overnight voyage or kayak experience.

If you enjoy bird watching delve into the Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise and experience rare species of penguins and whales and dolphins that will definitely woo your heart.

Visit New Zealand's biggest hydroelectric force station, the Manapouri Underground Power Station, found far below Fiordland.

Whatever maybe your dream vacation, adventure of peaceful cruises, hiking or kayaking or even bird watching for all those photographers, Milford and Doubtful Sound and the perfect spot for it with no comparison in between both have enchanting sites and stunning beauty that leaves you awed!

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SELF DRIVE IN NEW ZEALAND

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Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is so on the road – Jack Kerouac

The scenic passes and highways stretch upfront, the roads clear, cruising down the autobahn through the postcard destinations. Self drive is the new vogue, it is the way you get to travel, discover and live the “local way”, get off the beaten track and see the picturesque sites.

Coach tours are a thing of past for all those feisty travellers and discoverers as it inhibits the spirit of travel, clockwork schedules are unwanted and with the change in outlook more and more people are attracted to the carefree and cost effective way of travel that guarantees scenic beauty and local culture all in one.

New Zealand is the country blessed with all the innate beauty and the best way to explore is by self drive, you get to explore the north and the south islands and all those great highways, drive by lakes and experience the serenity and all that without the hustle of schedules. Comfort and peace are the highlights of these self drives as you move at your pace.

Be it SUV s’ , or budget cars, camper vans or sedans, trip planners have it all for your demands. Choose your vehicle and carry those driving license, preferably carry International Driving Permits for translations. For the self drives follow the traffic rules to the nick and keep on your side of the road. Speed limits on open roads are usually 100 km/h.

New Zealand has created self-drive themed-expressways like Alpine Pacific triangle, Classic New Zealand Wine trail, in both the North and the South Islands. These themed thruways are multi-day courses starting with one point then onto the next that will lead you through with extraordinary attractions along the way

South Island is the more preferred travel spot due its less populated roads and panoramic views, the warmer climate is just the cherry on the top for the getaways.

The great alpine highway is one famous drive thru with attractions like the Wild West coast and the funky Christchurch. Travel on solitary roads in South Island Glacier and witness the snow clad heaven of Aoroki Mt. Cook, Alpine lakes and ancient glaciers or take the switch to Alpine Pacific Triangle and witness the calm of the oceans, whales and hot springs, grab a flute from the Waipara wineries.

Travel to the North Islands to quench your thirst for adventure at the Mountain Biking trails of Wakharewarewa forest of Roturuo. Visit the Hamilton – Waikato a land of lush pastures that was chosen to play The Shire in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Take a journey along the Twin Coast Discovery Highway to the iconic Bay of Islands, as well as the Kauri Coast, the Far North, and Whangarei or walk along the Ninety Mile Beach

If Gastronomy and odd tipple are high on your list, New Zealand is a palate for scrumptious food and wine. The Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago are signature New Zealand wine regions. Join food and wine festivals like the Visa Wellington on a Plate or the Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival.

New Zealand is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest piece of arranging your vacation will choose which to do first! On the off chance that adventure is your game, there's a significant rundown of exciting exercises to get your blood dashing.

On the other hand in the event that it's an unwinding occasion you're after, hot pools, vineyards and social attractions will keep you entertained.

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A DECISION TOO LATE

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Workers at Dumchipara tea estates are suffering from hunger and malnutrition.

The enchanting tea states of northern West Bengal which were once flourishing with tea factories and gardens are now a grotesque reality of hunger, famine and day to day rising death toll.

With the industry in all perishing due to drop in rainfall, extreme whether conditions, factories are closing down and the management leaving on whim, tea garden workers are deprived of their basic salaries and rights they are promised, like provident funds payment, bonuses, pension, electricity, medical facility and education.

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The extent of the persisting problem is clearly visible in the sufferings of the locals, Maria Soreng, 38, has greyed and can't walk without a stick while husband Dominique has rashes all over is body, and all this is due to low levels of immunity caused by malnourishment.

Since May 17, the Duncans tea processing plant at Dhumchipara in Alipurduar locale of North Bengal, where Dominique works, has been "pretty much" close. Dried tea leaves lie strewn on sorting tables and a durable lock holds tight the entryway of the handling shed.

And even at gardens that are operating, living conditions for the predominantly female workforce are said to be precarious, with access to housing, sanitation, healthcare and drinking water far from adequate. A delegation of the State Assembly’s Standing Committee on Labour that visited four tea estates cited malnutrition as an apparent cause for the recent deaths of workers and said the State government was not doing enough to resolve the crisis. Separately, an international fact-finding mission headed by the Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition that visited tea gardens in West Bengal and Assam earlier this month painted a grim picture of extremely low wages driving thousands of families to hunger and malnutrition.

While West Bengal's Labor Minister told lawmakers the administration was giving occupations under the MGNREGA, restorative vans and early afternoon suppers to specialists at the shut tea plants, and tested resistance individuals to demonstrate the passings were because of starvation and not regular causes, there is an implied confirmation that there is an emergency requiring the State's intercession.

A Worker in Raipur Estate died soon after this picture was taken.

The Minister's remark that none of the death certificates show starvation as the reason for death is heartbreakingly unexpected since intense yearning and lack of hydration leave a man excessively feeble, making it impossible to work or even blend out looking for sustenance or water as charity. The casualty eventually kicks the bucket of organ disappointment or a pioneering contamination that the body can't battle.

The depressing circumstance of these specialists starkly highlights the nonattendance of a government disability net for provincial specialists, and particularly work in the manor segment.

Transcending fanatic political contemplations, the West Bengal government needs to act critically to address the emergency and, if justified, make solid legitimate move against the administrations of tea bequests that have handled their specialists on the precarious edge of starvation and passing. A more extended term recovery and re-skilling bundle is likewise required to work at the old domains discover elective work, and measures must be taken, independently, to restore this key business giving part.

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OFFBEAT DESTINATIONS TO VISIT THIS SUMMER

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Summer is here and we are so ready to leave the confines of our homes and the dead premises of our jobs and the college corridors on that much awaited trip we planned all year!

this year give all those monotonous summer destinations a break and bring in the quirky and offbeat. Plan a trip that you'll remember till the next great one!

TRITHAN VALLEY

The Tirthan Valley is one of the numerous underrated valleys of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the Kullu region and is a portal to different treks in the district. The Tirthan Valley gets its name from the Tirthan River whose banks it is situated on. Here, you will be as near nature as you'd like to.

ASKOT

Askot is a hamlet in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh locale. Not just is Askot one of the pit stops while continuing towards the Kailash Mansarovar journey, however it is likewise home to one of the uncommon types of the deer. Askot is known for its Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary which is an unquestionable requirement visit.

MAWSYNRAM

Mawsynram is one of the pristine destinations on the travel map. Situated in Meghalaya, it is arranged close Mawlynnong and Cherrapunji in the East Khasi Hills. Mawsynram is renowned for being a particularly clean town alongside being one of the wettest spots on earth. One of the USPs of this upper east destination is the self-showed shivalinga which is a stalagmite in a hollow named Mawjymbuin. The town is likewise home to twofold decker living root spans like the ones in Cherraqpunji.

YUKSOM

Yuksom is one of the veteran spots in Sikkim. It was the capital of the kingdom that ruled Sikkimese back in the seventeenth century. Yuksom is transcendently a Buddhist town and is home different vivid cloisters that are just amazing. Yuksom valley is additionally a beginning stage to a few treks around the region.

DHANUSKODI

Dhanushkodi is situated on the southernmost tip of the Pamban island close Rameswaram. After the town was decimated amid the 1964 violent wind, it was regarded to be unfit for restoration and since has been an ghost town. Despite the fact that not numerous know about this destination, it is just around a couple of kilometers far from Rameswaram and is justified regardless of a visit for its pristine shorelines.

PACHMARHI

Descend down the himalyan hills and pay some heed to those of satpura, the only hill station of madhya pradesh Pachmari

Situated at a decorous height of 1100 meter in the Satpura scope of slopes, Pachmarhi has its surroundings in the green and clean, regardless of having a huge military nearness in the region. Tourism here basically discusses rock compositions, pre-noteworthy hollows, grand tops, woodland pigs out and staggering waterfalls. Satpura Tiger Reserve, Handi Khoh, Dhoopgarh, Bison Lodge, Reech Garh, Irene Pool, Rajendra Giri to take some.

MATHERAN

An option that is by all accounts extremely modest, however an invigorating one; Matheran in Maharashtra is celebrated for its charming view. Situated on the Sahyadri range, far from the city warms, in a cool and less muggy environment.

Not at all like the other slope stations of Maharashtra, Matheran's fun begins even before you reach it.The tight gage toy train which is the substance of Darjeeling has its twin even here. Try not to try taking the street, as nothing thumps the train ride to make it to the heart of the settlement.

Unwind and loosen up in its amazing feeling, go on a climbing trail over its shady wildernesses; well that is the mantra here.

MASINAGUDI

Being a part of an environment so rich, Masinagudi in the southern corner of India entices voyagers from all over all through the evolving seasons. To be exact, it has its location in the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains, which makes it totally decorated with charming wonders of nature. Perfect to beat the searing the city warm, the slope station has its exceptional appeal in the months of summers (cool in the nights).

Climbing and trekking over the thick woodlands is very daring. Did we neglect to specify that Masinagudi is a part of the Mudumalai National Park? Passing by it, the nature trails in the area encouraged untamed life safaris. Get seeing an assortment of wild creatures; Indian Bison, elephants, Chital (Indian deer) would be the general pretenders for your camera.

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BREAKING STEREOTYPES

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PLACES WHERE THE RUPEE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL RICH!

Phnom Penh, The Killing Fields, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville

YOUNG AND BROKE? HEAD HERE AND ENJOY ON A BUDGET!

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MILFORD SOUND AND DOUBTFUL SOUND

SELF DRIVE IN NEW ZEALAND

A DECISION TOO LATE

OFFBEAT DESTINATIONS TO VISIT THIS SUMMER

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