What is Amsterdam famous for?
Its picturesque canals.
What else?
Its historic gabled houses from the 17th-century Golden Age.
Any other thing which attracts tourists?
It has world-class art museums, liberal culture and vibrant nightlife.
How many tourists visit Amsterdam every year?
About 23 Million!
Wow, for a city with a population of only 1.4 million, it is huge! And what about locals using bicycles?
Oh yes, forgot to mention that. It is a city where bicycles are the primary mode of transport, with locals cycling everywhere. They just secure their cycles to a pedestrian railing and then walk!
Really?
Yes.
How about some pictures?
Sure, here we go! Sharing some recent pictures taken by Ashi, Ghumakkad's daughter. Though winter is not the best time for visiting Amsterdam, yet Ashi's stunning pictures prompted me to create this story. Enjoy.
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- Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Akanksha Bhargava/ Secunderabad and Amsterdam/ 11th Feb 2026
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Great. Is pigeon feeding still allowed there
ReplyDeleteYes, all pictures are recent and show the pigeon feeding by the children as well as the adults.
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Lovely Travelogue of a beautiful place
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DeleteBrought out vividly with the pictures. Thanks for these pictures
ReplyDeleteDuring our visit - What we really liked was - the Miniature Amestradam, where miniature city is depicted - buildings, streets, soccer game, airport with aircraft, buses and the works, all moving like real
Yes Captain. Madurodam miniature park is a big tourist attraction there. Thanks
DeleteHi Harsh, Great depiction. How log you were there?
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned in the story, it was our daughter who visited and shared the pictures. Thanks
DeleteCdr S Kumar
ReplyDeleteThanks Surendra.
Delete“Amsterdam – Sardi Ki Roshni”
ReplyDeleteAshi' s Amsterdam visit
Pilani ke dinon se udi ek kahaani,
Ashi chali dekhne duniya suhaani,
Thandi hawaon mein khwabon ka rang,
Canals pe chamke sheeshe sa ang.
Seventeenth century ke ghar khade,
Golden Age ke kisse bade,
Har khidki mein ek daastaan,
Jaise waqt ka ho armaan. - ID Sharma BITS 73
Thanks ID for your poetic appreciation.
DeleteThank you Harsh
ReplyDeleteThanks Commander Sir.
DeleteDid they visit this winter? Amsterdam had a heavy snowfall after many years; though there’s hardly any snow during winters. It’s just cold breezy winter. Well, Amsterdam gets tourists all around the year for many reasons…its architecture, canal system, cycles,cheese, museums. Dutch are very friendly people. Excellent photography and story. Madhuri dam, the theme park at The Hague is an attraction for everyone.
ReplyDeleteIt was a short visit. Our daughter accompanied her hubby on work!
DeleteThanks for your inputs Ashok.
MADHURODAM and not Madhuri Dam
ReplyDeleteYes, Madurodam miniature park is a big tourist attraction there.
DeleteGood recall of sweet memories of Holland/The Netherlands/Amsterdam. Ramesh went to Holland on deputation for some training in Henglo/Holland, then we went together as visitor and the third time was my visit on fellowship to Enscade/Holland sponsored by the Embassy. All three visits have been recalled seeing your post. Carry on....we loved the post...
ReplyDeleteThanks much Ranjana for sharing your memories. Appreciate.
DeleteAll snaps are fantastic
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DeleteAll snaps are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Narendra.
DeleteNice photos. Great place. Been there in March 2024.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your memories Sharad.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing 👌
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the story.
DeleteCycling is very popular in Amsterdam. We had been there during our European and UK tour. Tulip garden is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the winter season pictured refreshing our memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks much Jijaji for sharing your memories. Appreciate.
DeleteHai Harsh Bhai how are you. I have visited twice Amsterdam it's a very beautiful City. In photo graph Ashi is same as she was at the time of Marriage. My Good Wishes to her.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mukesh Bhai for your appreciation.
DeleteDo visit Hyderabad
Mukesh Bhai Lucknow
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DeleteGreat pics Harsh. Very professionally taken and the key places to visit. We went in April of that year I agree , the place offers a real excitement irrespective of the weather .
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