Category: India
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75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path: An exhibition of India’s military might and republic ethos
A grand spectacle at the Kartavya Path, New Delhi where the President of India unfurls the tricolour and reaffirms our commitment to uphold the principles enshrined in the constitution along with an exhibition of the cultural, territorial integrity of our nation.
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Kheerganga trek in Autumn – Hiking in the laps of Parvati Valley
Kheerganga Trek is an easy-to-moderate Himalayan trek in Himachal Pradesh. It can easily be competed in 2 days without any guide. The trek route passes through beautiful hamlets, waterfalls and pine forests; all combining to make it a wonderful trekking destination
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Visiting the picturesque Sari village and trek to Deoria Tal
Sari village is a remote village in the Rudraprayag district that has recently found prominence among travellers looking for a pristine getaway in the Himalayas.
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Visiting Brihadishvara temple and exploring the cultural heritage of Thanjavur
Brihadishvara temple was built between 1003 and 1010 during the reign of Raja Raja Chola who apart from being a supreme ruler, was a true patron of art and architecture. The Brihadishvara temple is considered a paragon of Dravidian architecture that went on to inspire the design of temples in South India for over a millennium…
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Rowing through the backwaters at Pichavaram mangrove forest
Pichavaram is the a mangrove forest near Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest mangrove forest in India and has been developed as a prominent tourist destination.
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First snowfall of the season at Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a quaint hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh known for its pristine landscapes and mesmerizing valleys. Unlike other popular destinations in the state like Dharamshala or Shimla, Dalhousie, owning to its distance is less crowded. Although the number of visitors has increased in the recent years, yet Dalhousie has been…
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Winter trek to Triund: A memorable snow trek and the enchanting Dhauladhar
Triund trek is an easy to moderate level trek to the Triund top located near the McLeod Ganj town in the Dharamshala district of Himachal Pradesh. The trek route offers stunning views of the enthralling Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas and is a popular trekking spot for beginners. While Triund attracts trekkers round the year,…
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McLeod Ganj – Synopsis of the town, people and culture
McLeod Ganj is a beautiful little hill station situated in the Dharamshala district of Himachal Pradesh. After the Chinese invaded Tibet in 1960, Dalai Lama who is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism was granted asylum by India and he along with his followers made McLeod Ganj their home. Ever since, the obscure town has…
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Sneak peek into life at the ghats of Banaras
Ganga is much more than a river, it’s a symbol of India’s ancient culture and heritage. When the earliest men arrived at the Indian subcontinent, they settled along the banks of this river and since then, the Ganga river is inextricably linked to India’s past, present, and future. Empires flourished and perished on its banks,…
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Witnessing the spectacular Ganga aarti at the Dashaswamedha Ghat, Varanasi
Along the banks, there are 88 ghats starting with the Raj Ghat in one end and the Assi Ghat in the other, each with its own spiritual significance and sperate identity in the history of this holy land. Among these ghats, the most prominent, colourful, and venerable is the Dashaswamedha Ghat. The spectacular ghat was…