Tag: india
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Kumbh Mela – a celebration of Sanatan Dharm
The iconic Kumbh Mela was being organized with grandeur at Prayagraj – the confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Crores of devotees had flocked to the confluence site for the ritual dip in the holy confluence on the eve of what is considered the most significant day in the 45-day religious…
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Gomukh – Tapovan trek: Amalgamation of divinity and adventure
The Gomukh-Tapovan trek is a moderate level trek in the Gharwal region of Uttarakhand. The trek route passes through stunning landscapes including alpine pastures, rugged boulders, rhododendron forests and snow-clad mountain peaks.
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An eventful journey from Haridwar to Gangotri
Gangotri is regarded as the origin point of river Ganga which makes its a popular tourist destination both for devotees who visit the Gangotri shrine as well as the trekkers to trek further to Gomukh-Tapovan. We had an eventful journey in from Rishikesh to Gangotri which has been shared in this post.
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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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Kanchipuram : The heritage city of Temples
Kanchipuram is a very old town and is well known for its temples. The town is believed to be one of the holiest places and is one of the Sapta Puris of Hinduism. Kanchipuram was ruled by the Pallava rulers followed by the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Vijayanagara empire. The town has some major…
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5 reasons to stay near Hall Bazar while visiting Amritsar
Traveling to Amritsar and have no clue where to put up..!!!! Confused about the location of hotels?? Well, I had the same predicament when I traveled to Amritsar last year and after soliciting lots of opinions, my final choice was the Hall Bazar area. I am going to give you 5 good reasons why to…
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An evening at the Golden Temple in Amritsar
Serene, Serving and Scintillating – three adjectives that capture the essence of an evening at Harmandir Sahib, more popularly known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Its hard to imagine anything more beautiful than the coruscating Harmandir Sahib under the night sky; a view that can rival the iconic Taj Mahal in visual delight.
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Pilgrimage to Mata Vaishnodevi shrine #2: Adhkwari to Bhawan
Trek to Mata Vaishnodevi shrine is an arduous pilgrimage and often tests the endurance of the devotees to its limit. Yet year after year millions of devotees undertake the trek with unflinching devotion for the divine mother. Most devotees divide their journey (at least psychologically) into 2 parts – Ban Ganga to Adhkwari and then…
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Konark International Sand Art Festival 2017
The International Sand Art Festival is a one of its kind festival organized at the Chandrabhaga beach of Konark in Odisha from December 1 to December 5. This 5 day extravaganza features sand artists from many countries who compete with the best Indian artists for the title. Its a remarkable cultural event held along with…
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