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One of the best vacations spots in India is Surat. This is both the administrative capital of the district of the same name and the commercial capital of Gujarat. One of the records that this city has reached is to become the fifth largest city by population and seventh largest city by metro area in India. The city itself lays on the banks of the Tapti River only a bit over ten miles from its start. Some of the best places to visit while in Surat are the Tapti River, Ukai Dam, and the well-known diamond polishing businesses in the city.The Pink City, Jaipur, is another wonderful vacation area. This city has many lovely places to visit. One of the best to see while here is Jantar Mantar. This wonderful building reflects its light off of the water at night and gives the impression of having a twin under the water. This is also a World Heritage Site so there is a large amount of traffic waiting to see it. This is one spot that is well worth the effort to visit. Other places to visit are Jal Mahal, the Narayan Temple, and the red stoned Albert Hall.Patna is one of the largest cities in the state of Bihar, only bested in size by Kolkata. This is one of the many lovely cities built on the banks of the renowned Ganges River. Other rivers that this city lies on are the Sone River, Gandak River, and Punpun River. This goes to show that there is a large amount of population around water areas as they are essential for trade and import. While in Patna people should make a point to visit the lovely Gandhi Setu Bridge, as well as the breathtaking Harmandir Saheb and its white stone walls.Vacations India are a haven for trekkers. With smaller mountain ranges, vast jungles and awesome Himalayas, these offer immense possibilities for walks and treks. The Himalayas extend for more than 2,000km from east to west and has been divided into many ranges horizontally and vertically. Zanskar valley in the Himalayas offers many treks that will test the skills of any trekker.These treks offer tourists to visit the famed Zanskar Valley encountering it up close to imbibe the sprit of the pristine and virgin heights of the mountains surrounding the valley. The deep gorges, wild flowers and the greenery of the fields are all very breathtaking. Watching and walking along Zanskar River in the trek offers an amazing experience. Throughout the winters, the valley is full of snow and can be accessed for a few months in summers through high passes.
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