Ishani says – “Imagine going down several steps, to a 14th century stone basement with dim, but just the right amount of light, snug tables, local Czech beer, a stage and a live performance in front! Now imagine that with trumpets, drums and saxophones that make jazz – perfect acoustics to fill the entire space with magic”
Medhika says – “Visiting Prague at least once in a lifetime is almost on every traveler’s bucket list. And the most favourite activity when in Prague is to take a leisurely stroll on Charles Bridge.”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 90.0%
Duration of Stay – Up to 1 Week
Medhika says – “The magnificence of the Duomo (Italian for cathedral) is sure to convert even the staunchest of the critic into a believer, a dreamer. If you are in the mood for a little adventure then climb to the top of the duomo for a truly spectacular view of the city.”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 93.3%
Duration of Stay – Up to 1 Week
Ishani says – “Alaknanda has snug DDA flats named after rivers and hills! The Saturday bazaar, local market and parks make it fabulous to live in.”
Overall Rating – 2/3
Overall Score – 86.2 %
Duration of Stay – More than 10 years
Anonymous says – “The area in Pune has been neglected for too long, and stray dogs, garbage and cars are blocking the streets! It used to once be a green heaven, but no more.”
Overall Rating – 1/3
Overall Score – 64.7 %
Duration of Stay – More than 3 years
Anonymous says – “Small but decent railway station. Wifi-connectivity was good and worked without interruption till the time i waited before the train to start.”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 83.3 %
Frequency of Use – Once in a year
Purpose of Visit – Personal/Leisure
Susmita says – “A place with Old World charm – lively place to meet friends and family for a short while – since there are plenty of eateries where one can sit and have a good, economic meal.”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 83.3 %
Frequency of Use – Once in a year
Purpose of Visit – Business/Work
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Ira says – “The road is very scenic, and the road quality is great too. However, the roads are too narrow for the amount of traffic that travels up and down the hills”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 91.6%
Duration of Trip – 12 hours
Ira says – “The Empress Garden is one of Pune’s most beautiful locations. There are interesting events that happen here as well.”
Overall Maintenance – 2/3
Overall Score – 70.3%
Anonymous says – “In my 1 year of stay at Gachibowli i didn’t face any problem. Ideal locality for people working in Microsoft and Wipro/Infosys”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 88.2 %
Duration of Stay – up to 1 year
Anonymous says – “Nice Locality. Safe and secure during night hours. Most of the Residents are IT employees.”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 92.15%
Duration of Stay – 6 months to 3 Years
Medhika says – “The locality served my twin purpose of living in the heart of South Delhi with a medium budget. Well connected by the Metro and with no dearth of cabs and autos, it is a good place to live and survive on public transport.”
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 82.35%
Duration of Stay – up to 3 Years
All this while i finished the “in-between” tasks at a faster rate because i had to “get back to editing images”. Procrastinating helped me achieve a sort of “parallel productivity”!
You may be surprised to know, between Year-0 and Year-35 (well almost!), people from over 10 Indian states have stayed in our home at different points of time. Officially as tenants, but more like extended family. Knit together by a sense of bonding for which the full credit goes to my parents.
We’re looking beyond the better known sea-facing lounges of Taj Hotel and all the hangouts in Juhu. These are quiet (or not so quiet) spots with a great view!
Another cool thing about these restaurants – not too heavy on the pocket.