Surrounded by verdant hills and a sparkling lake is Nainital – a hill station in the Northern state of Uttarakhand in India. A favourite among honeymooners, nature lovers as well as families it is picture-postcard perfect. Located in the Kumaon region, it provides panoramic views of the snowclad Himalayas from vantage points. With seven lakes […]
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“The time I spent in the jungles held unalloyed happiness for me, and that happiness I would now gladly share. My happiness, I believe, resulted from the fact that all wildlife is happy in its natural surroundings. In nature there is no sorrow, and no repining. A bird from a flock, or an animal from
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Where can you spot the National bird and the National animal of India, i.e. Peacock and Tiger in all likelihood? The answer is the Bandipur National Park where peacocks are amongst the most commonly seen birds and which has the second-highest tiger population in India. This park in Southern India is part of the Nilgiri
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Misty mountains with drifting clouds, valleys with pines and sholas, myriad flowers blooming, and the gentle breeze caressing you as you tuck your woollen scarf tighter is what Ooty is all about. Nestled in the Western Ghats, 2240 meters above sea level this quaint town is the preferred holiday destination for honeymooners, families, trekkers and
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The temples of Khajuraho depict the story of life in intricate sculpturing and exquisite architecture. They are an epitome of the four goals of human life as accorded by Hinduism-kama, artha, dharma and moksha. Kama the human desire for pleasure, artha the search for wealth and power, dharma or fulfilment of one’s duty and finally
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‘Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life’ said Buddha. This quote perhaps describes the realization of Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, who after the bloodshed of the Kalinga war, realized its futility and chose the spiritual path of Buddhism. Situated on the hill of Sanchi are the dome-shaped Buddhist
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‘Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. They are our touchstones, our points of reference, our identity.’ This quote is courtesy the UNESCO World Heritage information kit. It aptly describes a treasure trove of heritage sites located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, which dates back to the prehistoric
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Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, situated in the heart of India is where the old and new as well as the Hindus and Muslims peacefully coexist. My earliest reference to Bhopal was comedian Jagdeep in the magnum opus ‘Sholay’ essaying the role of ‘Surma Bhopali’- a paan chewing, sherwani clad timber merchant hailing from
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Madhya Pradesh, located in the heart of India, will surely steal your heart with its delectable cuisine that has a Mughal and regional influence. In addition, the street food culture of Bhopal and some of the other cities are vibrant and a sensory explosion. Here is a list of some of the foods to eat
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Marwar, Blue City, Sun City, Gateway to the Thar, call it by any of its several monikers. Jodhpur with its imposing hill fort, beautiful museums with masterpieces, ancient havelis, beaming bazaars and delectable cuisine will leave you bedazzled. The second-largest city in Rajasthan, it was mapped on the old Silk Route. It has now found
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