Tag: Travel
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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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Why Phu Quoc should be on every beach lover’s list
Phu Quoc is the largest island of Vietnam with stunning white beaches, blue waters, adventure activities and vibrant culture. A no regret destination for your next vacation.
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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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Karni Mata Temple of Bikaner – The intriguing temple of rats
Karni Mata is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga. During her time in the arid region, she was revered as a warrior and an ascetic. She even laid the foundation stones of the majestic Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur. The temple has a carved marble archway with silver doors which opens into an open courtyard…
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Kullu Dusherra: A tableau of the rich tradition of Himachal
Kullu Dusherra dates to the 17th century when as a penance for the sin of killing a poor Brahman, Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu renounced his crown and placed an idol of Lord Raghunath on the throne. On the eve of Dusherra, all the deities from the nearby villages are brought to the Dhalpur Maidan…
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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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Manglajodi wetlands of Chilika Lake : A paradise for bird lovers
Manglajodi is a remote hamlet in the Khorda district of Odisha. The wetlands of this relatively unknown place is an extension of the Chilika lake, the largest lake of India, and hosts migratory birds who fly from as far as Siberia and Mongolia to spend their winter at the lake. Odisha Tourism with the help…
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Uperkot Fort and Mahabat Maqbara: The antics of Junagadh
After an exhausting yet exciting day at Somnath, my next destination on the weekend trip was the old fort city of Junagadh. Junagadh, a small town in the foot of the Girnar hills, has an intriguing history spanning over two millenniums. The town has seen multiple change of regimes, some of them being laced with…
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Somnath: History, mythology & the 1st Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva
21st April 2018; a fine dawn, I woke up for the nth time. I had been doing this for the last 2 hours just to again fall asleep each time. But this time before my eyelids could redo what they have been doing, I was hit with a strong pungent smell. As I looked around…
Jolly Miles 