Puri is the place of Lord Jagannath, in fact, Jagannath Puri is another name for Puri which is situated in the state of Orissa, India. The enlivening city Puri is considered among the ‘Char Dhams’ for the Hindus and one of the most sacred pilgrim centers in India, nestled on the Eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal. Puri is recognized for its world famous Jagannath Temple that attracts millions of spiritual leaders, devotees and pilgrims all over the world. According to the Hindu myths, Puri is the adobe of Lord Krishna, Lord Krishna is the eighth avatar (incarnation) of…
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Chokhi Dhani is a traditional Rajasthani village located 20km south of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Chokhi Dhani means ‘a special village,’ which is capturing the spirit of royal Rajasthan. This place is the supreme location to experience the tradition, culture and hospitality of Rajasthan. The whole surroundings of traditional mud huts and workmanship will take you back to the royal and romantic time when royal princes and maiden princesses immerse in the folk Rajasthani songs. The splendid palaces and royal residences adorning streets and beauteous lakes and vibrant cultural capture our heart. This small and beautiful village scattered over 15 acres…
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The best way to feel and explore the streets of real Delhi is through a trip on a cycle. It is actually impossible to share the experience to becoming a part of this colorful Delhi ride. By this cycle tour you will come to know that why Delhi is known as the ‘Heart of India’. You can see the real Delhi is in its historical monuments, wonderful architectural work, pilgrimage places, various performing-arts, fabulous museums, landmarks and galleries, shopping malls and busy markets. When you will pedal from the narrow and busy lanes, you will experience the city with all…
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Holi is a festival of love and a lot of colors. It is one of the major festivals of India, according to Hindu calendar it celebrated on the last full moon day of Falgun. Usually this festival falls in the latter half of the month after the gloom, long and harsh winter when the new leaves and flowers come to trees filling fragrance in the air and the entire atmosphere looks like a ‘Rath od colours’ with the bright summer days. Holi is also known as Spring Festival – because it marks the arrival of spring and welcoming spring, the…
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Agra Fort Army Gate (Gather Point) The 16th century UNESCO world heritage, Agra Fort consist a number of Army Gate also known as the Gather Point was built in 1080 AD. Sikandar Lodi, the sultan of Delhi was the first ruler of this dynamic fort and after him 4 other armies (Hindu Sikarwar Rajputs, Mughals, Suris and British Army) including present Indian Army have also stayed in it. There are four gates but the most approaching are “Delhi Gate” and the “Lahore Gate. Lahore Gate is known by various names like ‘Akbar Darwaza’, the southern gateway. This gate is a…
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Kolkata is a place known for its diversity whether we talk of religion or customs and on a walk tour one is surely going to experience every bit of this. 1. In the Footsteps of the Raj: Dalhousie Square: Situated in the heart of the city, this is a place that puts historical architecture of the city at full display. Going through major revitalization and restoration, this is the place that is being taken care by the preservation groups of the city cutting down any chances of demolition. The first Parish church of the city called the St. John’s Church…