Safdarjung Tomb

One of the last monuments to be built in the Mughal style of garden tombs, the Safdarjung tomb is among the popular historical memorials in Delhi. Though highly underrated, the mausoleum is often described by historians as the “last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture”.

The monument located on Lodhi Road was built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah for his father Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan, who served as the Subadar Nawab of Oudh and was also the Wazir ul-Mamalik-i-Hindustan or Chief Minister during the reign of Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur in 1748. "Safdarjung" was the title given to Mirza Muqim Khan by the Emperor Muhammad Shah.

Born Muhammad Muqim in Persia, Mirza migrated to India in 1722. He succeeded his father-in-law and paternal uncle, the Burhan ul Mulk Saadat Ali Khan I to the throne of Oudh in 1739.

An able administrator, Safdarjung also served as governor of Kashmir and governor of Ajmer. However, court politics led to his dismissal from service. He returned to Oudh and died in October 1755 at the age of 46 years.

Safdarjung’s tomb is built in the style of Humayun’s tomb; however, it cost less than the mausoleum of the Mughal emperor.

The tomb is built in red sandstone and buff stone. The tomb stands on a high terrace which is surrounded by a plush green Mughal garden which spreads over 300 sq. meters. The garden in front of the tomb is called Charbagh. The tomb has a gate on the East and pavilions on the other sides, namely, “Moti mahal” or the pearl palace, “Jangli mahal” or the sylvan palace and the “Badshah Pasand” or the emperor’s favourite.

One can see great designs and carvings on the marble and buff sandstones at the entrance of the main mausoleum while the main entrance of the tomb is huge and exhibits fine ornamental paintings.

The mausoleum houses two graves — one of Safdurjung and that of his wife. The mausoleum also had a mosque and a courtyard within its premises. The central square chamber of the tomb is surrounded by eight rooms. The rooms are rectangular in shape except the corner ones which are octagonal.

The mausoleum has also lent its name to the Safdurjung Airport, Safdarjung Road, Safdarjung Hospital and localities like Safdurjung Enclave and Safdarjung Development Area (SDA), all in the Delhi

Dublin, Ireland

Ireland is known for its welcoming people and gorgeous green scenery, but not everyone knows that Dublin is home to a Pride Festival every June that includes parties at local bars and clubs, art exhibitions, community events and a grand parade. Revel in the largest LGBT celebration in all of Ireland and then retreat to the peaceful, verdant Irish countryside…Ireland is an unlikely but excellent choice for your LGBT honeymoon.

Nepal

 New laws in Nepal came into effect when a new government took power several years ago, quickly increasing the gay-friendliness of this destination. Now the tourism industry is following suit with an increasing number of LGBT-friendly hotels, resorts and travel companies. According to The Washington Post, Nepal even issues a “third-sex” national ID card and in 2008 elected its first openly-gay parliament member. You’ll want to find gay-specific hotels here, as much of the country is still warming up to the idea, but for a same-sex honeymoon in an exotic locale where peace and adventure reign, Nepal is becoming a friendlier option by the day.

Atlanta, Georgia

The southern US doesn’t always get a great rap when it comes to being open to LGBT couples. But with gorgeous forests, serene mountains, pleasant weather and gay-friendly cities like Atlanta, the southern state of Georgia is filled with places that will welcome same-sex honeymooners with open arms. Atlanta has a vibrant LGBT community, and one of the highest rates per-capita of gay bars in the entirety of the USA. It’s one you’ll definitely want to check out for your gay honeymoon in the US.

INDIA ! INDIAN CINEMA

Bollywood is the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai,Maharashtra, India.It is a word coined by clubbing the words Bombay and Hollywood. Bollywood is the largest producer of films in the world and is also where the highest number of tickets are sold.

Indians are said to great film-buffs. Bollywood churns around 800 films every year and a segment of Indians are willing to pay a part of their everyday wages to watch a Bollywood movie. Bollywood movies are usually stereo typical, they last for three to four hours, there would be about 15 minutes intermission mid-way. There would be about 4 to 5 songs where the hero woos the heroine with a troop of 100 or so dancers in the background. There would be a villain for the hero to fight. Finally he settles down with his lady-love and so goes the generalized story of any Bollywood movie.

Bollywood employs world famous and many talented actors, actresses, villains, comedians and supporting actors. There are also a great number of technicians who work in the background to give this few hours of entertainment.

SWITZERLAND - Spring festivals

Spring officially gets underway in Zurich with the traditional Sechseläuten festival, which is normally held on the third Sunday and Monday in April. The celebrations include colourful processions and culminate in the burning of an effigy known as the Böögg.

The festival goes back to 1818, when one of the city's traditional guilds held a night time parade complete with musicians and horseback-riders. The idea caught on, other guilds followed suit and in 1839 the first coordinated Sechseläuten parade of all the guilds took place.

The name Sechseläuten, meaning "chiming six o'clock," goes back much further in history than the parades: it derives from the fact that in winter the working day was limited by the lack of light, but once spring had come work could be carried on until 6 p.m.

The festivities open on the Sunday with a parade of children, mostly dressed in historical costumes. Unlike the adult parade, children from other communes, cantons or even countries are allowed to take part.

This is followed the next day by the parade of the guilds. In mediaeval times the guilds were organisations grouping members of one craft or profession, but today very few of their members are still engaged in the work represented by their guild. However, they must all belong to old Zürich families and have a close connection with the city. Each year the guilds also invite a guest canton and a limited number of other guests of honour to join them in the parade.

The culmination of Monday's festivities is the burning of the winter effigy, the Böögg. The Böögg, looking like a snowman and stuffed with firecrackers, stands on a huge woodpile which is lit when the cathedral bells ring out 6 o'clock. As the pyre burns, members of the guild gallop round it on horses. The moment when the Böögg's head explodes marks the official end of winter. And the faster this happens, the longer and hotter the summer is meant to be.

GANGTOK

GANGTOK

Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 5,800 feet (1,800 m).The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town. Some of the key places to visit include Rumtek Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Tashi View Point and the local bazaar, Lal Bazaar.