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Photos: Arunachal Pradesh - the lost Shangrila

INDIA | Friday, 13 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Situated at the eastern-most tip of India, this pristine untouched natures bio-sphere reserve has been in controversy more because of its vicinity with China & it's unethical claim over it, rather than for the stupendous natural beauty of the place
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Photos: Kumaon - Uttarakhand

INDIA | Friday, 13 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

The place is aptly called as the abode of the Himalayas as the destinations herein offer stupendous views of the magnificent Himalayan Peaks
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Sikkim - Gangtok & around

INDIA | Sunday, 16 Nov 2008 | Views [5713] | Comments [2]

Sikkim is a small hilly state, bounded by vast stretches of Tibetan Plateau in the North, the adjoining area is called the Chumbi Valley of Tibet. It is bound by the Kingdom of Bhutan in the East, the newly formed Democratic Republic of Nepal in the ... Read more >

Tags: gangtok, india, mt.kunchendzonga, nathula, rumtek monastery, sikkim, tukla


Gallery: Sikkim

INDIA | Saturday, 15 Nov 2008 | Photo Gallery

One of worlds pristine biodiversity hotspots coupled with glorious Bhuddhist Monasteries dotting its' landscape, Sikkim is truly a riot of colours
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Pushkar - the holy lake of Bramha

INDIA | Thursday, 30 Oct 2008 | Views [2804] | Comments [1]

Pushkar is another of the nondescript townships in Rajasthan, which is one of the oldest surviving Hindu holy places.   Pushkar is also referred to as ‘Tirth Raj’ meaning thereby as ‘King of all Tirths’ , it is also referred to as the ‘Adi ... Read more >

Tags: india, pushkar, rajasthan, western india circuit


Gallery: Meenal - the mini Khajuraho

INDIA | Thursday, 4 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery

A very interesting site in Chittaurgarh district of Rajasthan
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Meenal - The Mini Khajuraho

INDIA | Thursday, 4 Sep 2008 | Views [1370]

Rajasthan circuit, which encompasses the Western India tourist circuit, boasts of some of the most sought after tourist destinations of this sector.   Much have been written about the major destinations like Jaipur, Ajmer, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer ... Read more >

Tags: chittaurgarh, india, meenal, menal, rajasthan, temple complex


Gallery: Agra Fort

INDIA | Wednesday, 6 Aug 2008 | Photo Gallery

One of the best demonstration of Mughal Architecture at its zenith
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Agra Fort - Mughal emperors residence

INDIA | Wednesday, 6 Aug 2008 | Views [7701] | Comments [2]

Agra Fort Agra Fort is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It has also been declared as UNESCO World Heritage site.   It is one of the most historically important strong-hold of the Mughals, ... Read more >


Taj Mahal - Poetry in Stone

INDIA | Tuesday, 3 Jun 2008 | Views [6141] | Video

Poetry in Stone - Taj Mahal T aj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site . The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, built entirely of white marble. The Taj seems ... Read more >

Tags: agra, taj mahal, uttar pradesh


Gallery: Fatehpur Sikiri

INDIA | Tuesday, 3 Jun 2008 | Photo Gallery

Mughal Architecture
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Fatehpur Sikri - An Emperors tribute

INDIA | Tuesday, 3 Jun 2008 | Views [3248] | Video

Fatehpur sikri – an Emperor’s obeisance Sikri is an very old settlement situated in the upper Vindhyachal ranges which is now almost eroded through the vagaries of nature over the eons.  It was once situated on the banks of a large natural lake, ... Read more >

Tags: agra, fatehpur sikri, india


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