Italy's Lake District

Lake Como is situated in Lombardy of Northern Italy. We flew into Milan Malpensa from where we took a train to Como Nord Lago. The lake is surrounded by beautiful villages as well as hiking paths. With mirror-like stretches of water and balmy climate, it's popular for boat trips and water activities.

We strolled through the lakeshores and saw so many stupendous villas on the wooded lakeside slopes.The grounds have exotic and lush plant growth. It seemed like everywhere we turned, we stumbled across yet another picture-perfect, postcard-quality scene.

To come to lake Como and not visit Bellagio would be a sin! We went on a panoramic cruise on the lake to Bellagio, which is at the end of a long mountainous promontory in the middle of the lake. It has breathtaking views with a waterfront promenade, two exquisite gardens to visit, and a number of cafés. We pottered around the picturesque lanes and cobbled streets and found many enticing boutiques, selling hand-made crafts made from wood or silk created by local craftsmen.

Lake Como is indeed a jewel- like oasis of tranquility and beauty! No wonder this enchanting place has attracted its fair share of artists, poets and celebrities like Richard Branson and George Clooney.