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Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021: Travel Advisory For India’s Largest Religious Gathering

Glistening river shimmering in the sunshine, saffron-clad bodies taking a dip in the holy river Ganga, hearing the echo of prayers all around, faith and devotion in the hearts of the people is what you will be witnessing in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021.

For all religious enthusiasts, prolific and multifarious Haridwar Kumbh 2021 visit will honestly be a spellbinding journey. Kumbh Mela 2021 is not just a ritual but will be a knowledge base, a transformative process for all the devotees. All the religious enthusiasts, plan for Kumbh Mela 2021 thereby witnessing the essence of India.

Highlights of Haridwar Kumbh Mela

Devotees, it’s time for you all to plan your visit to Haridwar Kumbh Mela as the Kumbh is all set to begin from April 1 on the River Ganga. The festival is all set to captivate pilgrims from all across the world as it is celebrated with great vigour, vibrancy and enthusiasm. For the year 2021, Haridwar Kumbh Mela will be eminently held in the city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand which is renowned for its sanctified and pious rituals. Take a dip in the holy river Ganga which will revitalize your mind and body. You can visit Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2021 for 28 days.

Must Read: Restaurants In Haridwar: After A Dip In The Holy River, It’s Time For Some ‘Pet Puja’

Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021 Dates

For the devotees, three ritualistic dates have been set this year.

April 12th is the first date known as Somvati Amavasya.
April 14th happens to be the second date known as Baisakhi.
The third one falls on April 27th which is a full moon day.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

All the people who are planning to attend Haridwar Kumbh 2021 have to follow certain guidelines issued in the interest of the people by the Government of Uttarakhand:

Wearing a mask is mandatory
Maintaining social distancing is a must
Do not spit while bathing in Ganga
Polluting the surroundings is strictly prohibited

Haridwar’s Accessibility

You can easily reach Haridwar as you can travel through roads, trains and air. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. From the airport, you can hire a cab and it takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to reach Haridwar.

Further Read: 15 Tourist Places Near Haridwar That Will Leave You Enchanted Forever In 2022

Do plan a visit to Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021 as a dip in River Ganga will revitalize your mind and body. You will surely be captivated by the grandeur and liveliness of the festival which will last for 28 days. Plan a trip to Uttarakhand for a divine experience.

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Gerard Butler Spends New Year In Rishikesh For A Spiritual Retreat!

These are the changing times when Hollywood travels all the way to India to spend New Years in the lap of nature and practice the art of Yoga in the midst of mountain air! That’s right, one of the biggest names in the Hollywood industry, Gerard Butler spends his new year in Rishikesh for a spiritual retreat and absolute zen. He was ‘all smiles’ to ring in the new year with a bit of Indian adventure on his plate to start off the new decade.

Let’s have a closer look at his days in Rishikesh and how he took it to social media to share his message of love and light.

Gerard Butler’s Message On Instagram

Butler took to Instagram on January 1, where he shared a picture from his trip performing Surya Namaskar along with a short and sweet message saying, ‘Let your shine into the new decade. Sending you all love. Happy New Year from the Himalayas.’

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Looking at the pictures, he was accompanied by his rumored girlfriend Morgan Brown and industrialist and fitness enthusiast, Yash Birla who also shared his moments from his meeting with the Hollywood star.

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Several fan pages of Gerard Butler also posted a couple of pictures of him exploring the Himalayas and the spiritual towns of the country that have surfaced online.

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Gerard Butler’s Little Indian Adventure

The Hollywood star celebrated his new year exploring the quaint Indian towns and seeking spirituality, peace, light, zen and positivity. During his 3 day stay, he was all touristy and was seen exploring the ghats and visiting several ashrams practicing the art of yoga, especially Surya Namaskar for a spiritual retreat.

Gerard Butler also visited the yoga retreat in Varanasi where he shared his previous travel experiences of Varanasi with Avinav Peshwani, a hotelier and also a member of the Aghor Foundation. He spent a lot of time at the Aghor Foundation ashram and with the children staying there. Further, he was seen exploring the holy city, interacting with the locals and taking a dip in the holy water of the river Ganga. Later, Gerard and Morgan traveled to Rishikesh to ring in the new year amidst the Himalayas.

His Previous Trips To India

It’s clear that Gerard Butler loves India as this is not the first time he was seen traveling to the country. His previous trips include visiting Varanasi around ten years ago which is also amongst his favorite destinations in India. The Ganga aarti was one of the most magical moments experienced by him as he shared his travel stories with hotelier and member of Aghor Foundation, Avinav Peshwani.

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The Hollywood actor had also visited Karnataka for Dalai Lama’s keynote speech on ‘An Overview of Tibetan Buddhism and growth of great master Tsongkahap’ at Gaden Lachi.

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Further Read: Top 13 Yoga Retreats In Rishikesh Where You Can Embark On A Spiritual Journey In 2022

We hope Gerard’s enthralling India tour never ends and that he keeps coming to the country to spend his days exploring the scenic and diverse landscape of India! Let’s wish him a happy new year and make sure he leaves with lots of good memories!

Galway Festival: Ireland’s Most Sassy Event Is Happening & It’ll Make You Go LaLaLa

We all get low sometimes, running errands, making the two ends meet and struggling through daily chores of life. Life seems boring and monotonous. And we think about times we had unlimited fun without worrying about tomorrow. Well, buck up because those times are back, folks! Ireland is about to host the first-ever biggest event in the world, Galway festival 2022, which is the celebration of music, literature, arts, food, dance and in all, life itself! Let us take a plunge together into the various facets of the great grand festival as it unfolds throughout the first week of February.

Already infamous for its scintillating beauty, Ireland will turn into a La La land forever by having this event. Set to be hosted in Clifden, a seaside town, Galway 2022 is going to be a week-long festival that boasts the presence of world renowned artists. Starting on February 2nd and ending on February 8th, the event will bring together all the communities and cultures across the world.

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One of Ireland’s most popular theatre companies would be entertaining you with its best performances. There would be music by young artists, food stalls, dance performances, art shows and much more. Imbolc is the first season of Galway festival and with each season, the celebrations will become more and more vigorous.

Thanks to WonderWorks for making this happen! Haven’t you heard about it? Well, it is the mastermind behind all the showbiz of the Olympics held in Athens, London and more. The festival will give you first-hand experience of the jolly culture and traditions of the Irish world.

And who knows you might find your Galway girl there? ;) So, are you in? We would say, do not let go of the chance of witnessing the opening of such a dynamic event ever done on earth. Mark your leaves, leave behind all your worries and plan an escapade to Ireland for giving yourself the perfect break!

Iron Man Rides High On JB-9 Jetpack’s First Flight Over The Statue Of Liberty

While you are confused over skiing and snowboarding, the dreamers on the other side of the world are busy redefining adventure. Mistaken to be Iron Man, David Mayman – CEO of JetPack Aviations flew over the Statue of Liberty in New York on world’s only jetpack, JB-9, earlier this month. The Australian adventurer-entrepreneur started his flight from River Hudson, past the Statue of Liberty.

The news of Jetpack’s first flight first featured on JetPack Aviation’s website of November 4, 2015. Since then it has been making waves across social media channels. Here is a glimpse of the result of a decade of combined effort by David Mayman and Nelson Tyler, a Hollywood based engineer.

“After 10 years of working together, Nelson and I (David) have finally launched our Jet-pack in public when I flew around the Statue of Liberty in New York and what an extraordinary location to do it.”, JPA quoted David.

David Mayman and Nelson Tyler with JB-9 Jetpack

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Startling, isn’t it? So, fasten your seat-belts and hold your butterflies! The dream might just come true for almost all of us. Gone will be the days of paragliding and parasailing where the controls are not easy. This JB-9 Jetpack is a supertech installed aviation strap that guarantees your adventures a new control and delight – to actually fly like the Ironman.

JB 9 Jetpack takes it first flight over Statue of Liberty in New York

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For starters, the all new flying wonder can go 10,000 feet high, at more than 110 mph, for more than 10+ minutes. As far as convenience is concerned, the entire machinery can be folded and carried away in the back of a car.

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For adventurers and flying enthusiasts, this is a big development; actually a dream come true for many. But there’s still time before it goes public. Till then, keep yourself busy with paragliding, para-sailing and windsurfing.

Adventure junkies, do follow up with our list of 29 Insane Destinations For Adventure Sports In India.

Kissing In Public May Be Wrong In India But This Couple Is Happy To Do So Around The World!

From exploring the coldest desert in the world to swimming with the sharks, Shyam and Anya, an Indo-Ukrainian couple have been unstoppable ever since they decided to break the monotony of their lives. Bored of their regular lives, Shyam and Anya decided to give up everything just to live the uncertain life in which, a kiss of love was the only constant that bound them in love and travel.

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Tired of a life within the walls, and weary of a 9-to-5 job, they decided to break the chains and free themselves from the bondage of boredom just to find the fun that was missing in their lives. And the best way that led them to happiness, was traveling around the world, kissing in public, and literally living an out-of-the-box life.

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Without any second thoughts, both of them decided to travel wherever they felt like. They had everywhere to go, and everywhere to be. No matter how dirty their hands were or how low on budget they got, they were high on love, life, and travel.

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The traveled across 40 countries over the period of 365 days, and kissing in public was their way of sealing their travel memories in love. This is how they gave birth to #KissIsIt which the couple has it in opinion is a campaign which stands strong on the pillars of love and travel and intends to spread love, which is for all.

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According to Shyam & Anya, “#KissIsIt is not a rebellious, dare the world, break all rules, be bold, stand for something move. It’s just collecting experiences from our travel while making it more creative and fun, our own way.”

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Their journey which has been fantastic so far has led them to explore countries like China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Philippines. And in all these countries, each new experience has taught them a great lesson and has been more than amazing.

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From cuddling with pandas in Singapore to paying a visit to Hachiko in Japan, from getting inked by the oldest tattoo artist in Philippines to hiking up to the last village near Mount Agung in Bali, from clicking a selfie at Borobudur to dipping their hands in the most acidic lake of the world in Indonesia, they’ve been there and done that with a topping of kiss.

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In addition to travel, the campaign of #KissIsIt added to their excitement of arriving at a new destination, and capturing their moment that would go down their memory lane. And for Shyam & Anya, the fact that they had something to look forward to everyday, made waking up to a new place worth their experience. Needless to say, they found this way of living life as it comes much better than staying within the walls.

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While Shyam & Anya have found their purpose of life, they’re true in feeling that life is all about embracing the hardships, not giving up, traveling as far as you can, and spreading the love till your last breath.

Wouldn’t you agree to that?

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You Could Build Your Own Igloo At This DIY Ice Hotel & Snap #MyWinterVacayIsBetterThanYours

Most of us have grown up building our own houses with blocks or telling stories to others how we would love to build one in our own style. But, what if we tell you that you could relive those days and build a beautiful holiday home with snow for real? Because we just found the perfect DIY igloo hotel in Switzerland where you could actually make your childhood dreams come true. Be it making a romantic love nest with your partner or building a house with your family, the Iglu Dorf in Stansstad lets you do it all!

Situated in Switzerland, this ice hotel is rebuilt every winter with a different theme every year, but what makes it so exquisite is the fact that it actually lets its guests build their own igloos for the night. The special attraction for 2022 that makes this igloo hotel in Switzerland worth visiting for a winter holiday is its theme, which is based on Norse Mythology. So, you can absolutely imagine falling asleep to ice sculptures of Odin and Thor around.

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As far as the price is concerned, the hotel charges £286 or $397 per night. Also, for those who are really excited about building an igloo of their own, the snow village provides the required tools for constructing it too, and offers sheepskin and expedition sleeping bags that can easily withstand -40 degree temperatures.

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Now, if you’re thinking about it to be a really tedious task, do not because as Ido Balatti, the chief executive of Igloo Village Zermatt told the Daily Mail “Depending on the size and the amount of people building it, a usual small igloo, where you can sleep in with two people takes one day with two people to build it.”, it sounds like a day filled with adventure!

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And if you’re one of those who is not so confident with the construction skills, and is looking only for a romantic winter getaway, this igloo hotel in Switzerland also offers offers pre-built igloos that have gorgeous ice sculptures carved into the walls as per the year’s theme.

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From a standard igloo room to a family suite, hot igloo to a star igloo, there are a lot of options to keep you surprised. Not just this, but they also have modern day amenities such as personal fireplaces, wooden floors, rugs, and more.

While most guests prefer to stay for only a night due to the chilly temperatures, we think even a day is enough to make the most of your time there, enjoy at an outdoor bar, and capture beautiful memories amidst the snow. Isn’t it? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

You Could Build Your Own Igloo At This DIY Ice Hotel & Snap #MyWinterVacayIsBetterThanYours

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Smart Luggage Ban: Know About The New Guidelines Before You Board These Airlines

With mobile phones turning smarter with upgraded technology, the modern day world is breaking all barriers in terms of letting the travelers commute hassle-free. Post the upgradation of electronic goods, tech geeks had come up with the idea of ‘Smart Luggage’, which features travel bags that are equipped with batteries, and output ports to provide power backup for your electronic products on the go.

However, there is a bad news for the smart bags manufacturers, and people who have purchased such bags, or are planning to buy one. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) had published guidelines in 2017, pertaining to smart luggage ban. IATA had published these instructions to all the airlines that no products with lithium-ion batteries shall be allowed inside the cargo.

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This is because of the fact that these lithium-ion batteries pose a serious threat of uncontrollable fire inside the aircraft hold. That is why there was a worldwide ban on putting laptops in the check-in luggage, and the same will be done with smart bags as well, as they also possess an inbuilt lithium-ion battery. While some airlines are waiting for an official confirmation from IATA over smart luggage ban, there are certain airlines that have already taken action towards implementation of these guidelines and have imposed a total ban on such bags. Here’s a list of those airlines:

Virgin Australia
Qantas
Delta Airlines
Southwest Airlines
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Jet Airways

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But what about the perks that these bags provide? From charging devices, like cell phones or laptops, to GPS tracking, these bags are of great use to the travelers. So, IATA has provided leverage to an extent that only those smart bags that have removable Lithium-ion batteries can be allowed for cargo check-in.

So, if you have a flight scheduled in near future, make sure that you are not carrying a smart bag, and even if you are carrying one, make sure that it has a removable lithium-ion battery, else you might just land in trouble while checking in your luggage.