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Well the idea may surprise you but seriously, London travel in summer is the best of the vacation you can make in such a season. Yes, there is no surety of the sunshine in the summer of London but the atmosphere that is built on lukewarm to warm day in the streets of London is parallel to none. When the sun rises in the morning and sunlight gradually reveals the streets of the city, you may see people forming crowds and a bustle in the hotels and the streets for the beginning of the day. Everything goes on with a harmony.

The hustle and bustle of the city life in the sunlight of the summer sun can be a wonderful treat for anyone at all. Now, in such a beautiful place you may actually do a lot of stuff. Following is the list of what you may do in London, on your summer vacation travel.

* You may actually hit the pool in the warmth of summer. There are many swimming pools in the hotels and luxury hotels of the city but if you want to have greater level of fun then you may also go for the lidos that are scattered nall over the city.
* You may wander shop and eat in the shopping malls and markets of the big city. Big cities have their own charm like if you go for the Rome travel then you may also find it quite a place to wander and explore. London has the same case.
* You may hire a bike and explore the beauty of London in a cool way all by yourself or a mate.
* If you are going with the family then you may go for the family picnic in the parks. There are many famous parks in London that you may find attractive enough to have a splendid time there.

Foreigners mesmerized by the intrinsic conglomeration of faith in India, Kumbh Mela are no new a sight to ponder. Local devotees thronged the ongoing Kumbh Mela 2010 in Haridwar, with hustle and jostle created due to VIPs visits jam.

Kumbh Mela is usually held after every 3 months. It is believed that the holy Ganga water turns into nectar during the 42 days of the fair. According to Hindu mythology, a dip into the Ganga during this period cleanses one from sin and brings forth a rebirth. Millions of sacred followers of Hinduism gather for the Shahi snan during the Sangam.

The location of the mela falls within the cities of Nasik, Ujjain, Allahabad and Haridwar. The next auscipiciious bath is scheduled for on 14th April 2010 in Haridwar.

Every Kumbh festival are paked with foreign tourists who have traveled specifically to witness the “World’s most massive act of faith.” Foreign girl tourist clad in Indian kurtis, skirts, chapels and dupattas with a hand woven shoulder sling bag is a usual spot. Foreigners are generally interacts with the infamous Naga sadhus which is one of the most popular attractions of the grand festival.

Their ashrams and tents are filled with smokes of ganga chillum which they glad share with the fair skinned curious looking foreigners. Most of the foreigner tourists belong to the backpackers’ group. The chillum with cannabis is also believed to be the main reason of foreign attractions towards the sadhus.

Mode Of Transportations To Reach Haridwar, Kumbh Mela 2010

Indian Flights : Take a flight to the nearest airport in Dehradun, Jolly Grant Airport  and then travel by road to Haridwar.

Indian Railways: There are different trains that are connected to Haridwar from Allahabad, Amritsar, Chennai, Howrah, Puri, Ujjain and Varanasi.

Indian Roads: The major national highway (45) goes through Haridwar. A nexus of destinations connecting to Haridwar are-

* Delhi-216
* Agra-386
* Ambala-168
* Badrinath-325
* Dehradun-52
* Kedarnath-250
* Saharanpur-81
* Nainital-286

To experience such a grand occasion is a once in a lifetime journey. A fair view of the rich conglomeration of religious human faith brings in an awe-inspiring travel for local as well as the foreign travelers.