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Assam Travel

Assam – Kaziranga National Park – The hotel

We stayed in the most eclectic, authentic hotel/resort when in Kaziranga National forest. Not for the regular tourist. This is for someone who wants the real experience

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What is Diwali or Deepavali (Festival of Lights)?

What is it? Diwali, or Deepawali, is India’s biggest and most important festival of the year. Diwali is a 5-day holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects […]

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Historical Places Temples Travel

Angkor Wat

Angkor, the largest pre-industrial city in the world, was larger than modern-day Los Angeles or Paris and ANY medieval European cities in the 13th century and spanned over 1000 square km.

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Rajasthan Travel

Glimpses of Rajasthan

Some interesting facts about Rajasthan Just below is a set of pictures from some must-see historical and cultural locations in each of these cities in Rajasthan Jaipur: Jaipur, the vibrant Pink City of Rajasthan! With its rich history, magnificent architecture, and bustling markets, Jaipur offers a mesmerizing blend of tradition and opulence. Explore its majestic […]

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Historical Places Southern India Temples Travel

Rockfort Temple – Trichy

The Rockfort Temple, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), TN, India The Rockfort Temple of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is an important Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is believed to have been built in the 3rd century CE by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I. The Rockfort complex […]

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What’s Curry?

Curry, as generally understood, is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with Indian origin cuisine. There are many varieties of curry, and the choice of spices for each dish…Now let’s look at what it really means!!