If you grew up reading fairy tales and the fairyland of lofty castles, opulent palaces, and secret passages captivated you, then Sintra should be on your must-visit list. This delightful town on the hills of Serra de Sintra is a 40-minute train ride from Lisbon in Portugal. The rich and noble Portuguese used it as […]
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Located on the banks of the Tagus River, Belem (or Belém, in Portuguese) is a district of Lisbon in Portugal. From here, Vasco da Gama- European explorer set sail in 1497 on his marine voyages. Belem is home to several museums, gardens, monuments and a pastry shop that sells irresistible custard tarts. The Belem Palace
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One way to explore Lisbon is to tour the city and stop, admire the monuments and alongside savour and taste Portuguese cuisine. It’s a great way to have a sensory adventure as you see, taste, smell, hear and touch everything that is distinctly Portuguese. It’s a guilt-free way to taste sumptuous treats and not worry
Lisbon or Lisboa, the city on the banks of River Tagus with seven hills is the capital of Portugal. The city is full of stunning architecture, vantage points that provide panoramic views, museums with curated collections, and aesthetic neighbourhoods. The cobblestone streets, lined with pastel-hued houses with red roofs decorated with wrought iron balconies and
Odisha is known for its temples, beaches, Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra and the Sand Art Festival. But did you know it is also home to 51 handicrafts made by tribals and local artisans? So, Odisha is a shoppers’ paradise if you are a connoisseur of art and craft and like to shop for handmade products.
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Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia, located in the state of Odisha on the east coast of India. Odisha is renowned for its population of approximately 100 endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. These remarkable creatures can be observed in Satapada village, situated near Chilika Lake. About 50 km from Puri, Satapada, meaning “a
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Imagine a colossal chariot with twelve ornamental wheels drawn by seven horses emerging from a blue sea. This is the epic vision that envisaged the design and architecture of the famous Konark Sun Temple. Narasimhadeva-I of the Ganga dynasty built it in the 13th century, and its sheer size and design with exquisite carvings make
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Puri, in Odisha state, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, is well known for its picturesque beaches, the Jagannath Temple and the famous Rath Yatra. It is the gateway to Konark, home to the famous Sun Temple. Puri, Konark, and Bhubaneshwar form the Golden Triangle of Odisha. The city is famous amongst all
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Odisha, on the east coast of India, is known for its handicrafts and tribal art forms. What if we told you that there are villages where the residents are artists and art is their primary source of livelihood? Pipli is known for its applique and patchwork, while Raghurajpur is famous for its Pattachitra paintings. Pipli
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At a short distance from Bhubaneshwar are the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves on opposite hills. They are Jain caves, which date back to the 2nd Century BC. Udayagiri Hill has eighteen caves, while Khandagiri Hill has fifteen. Read on to know the things to see in Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves in Odisha. History of Udayagiri
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