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KNOW MORE VARANASI

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KNOW MORE VARANASI RIVER OF LIFE Considered to be the oldest living city in the world,Varanasi,also known as Benares,is the seat of Hindusim.In fact,Hindus believe that dying in this city is akin to achieving moksha and being freed from the cycle of birth and re-birth.Most of the citys life revolves around the ghats of the Ganga.No occasion,whether it is birth,marriage or death can be complete without water from the holy river.Check out the following: Kashi Vishwanath temple: The main temple of Varanasi is dedicated to one of the 12 jyotirlingas a column of light of India.According to legend,the jyotirlinga appeared during a dispute between Brahma,Vishnu and Shiva,about who was the supreme god.Shiva converted himself into a jyotirlinga,and neither Brahma nor Vishnu could find him anywhere.They conceded defeat and accepted him as their superior. Dashashwamedh ghat: One of the most important ghats in Varanasi,this is where Brahma is believed to have sacrificed 10 horses,hence ...

Travel to India - a life changing experience

Travel to India - a life changing experience India is a wonderland in the context of the flora and fauna as well! No land can never emulate India in the diversity of culture, climate, vegetation, and wildlife. These differences have made him the natural habitat of almost all kinds of & of the flora, fauna and thus, its fauna is rich and varied. Almost all species of animals, birds, insects, fish and other creatures, flowers and underwater vegetation are found exclusively in India. About 90 national parks, 490 sanctuaries, 13 biosphere reserves, deep openly demonstrate their dedication to the conservation of wildlife and forests. Uttrakhand and Rajasthan in the north, Madhya Pradesh in central, Karnataka and Kerala in the south, Gujarat in the west and Assam and Bihar in Eastern India ---- paramountly is important in terms of trip fauna. Thus, in general, any trip of wildlife in India is certainly to be unforgettable limited entertainment, exciting, and enlightening. India is exten...

OVERCAST SKIES, GREEN WATERS

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OVERCAST SKIES, GREEN WATERS Not many would have heard of Siliserh, a retreat near Alwar. That explains why it continues to weave its magic over those who seek solitude MITALI KAR Article taken from times of India :- www.timesofindia.com.     Getting an extended weekend in Delhi is a luxury; and finding a reservation at hotels in the popular tourist getaways even more so. If you have to drive anything more than eight hours to get to your destination, quite a bit of the holiday has been spent travelling, right? So what’s the solution? Try Lake Palace Hotel, Siliserh, the RTDC-run property in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Located only 173 km from Delhi, it will take you less than four hours to get there, even if you make a halt to fix a punctured tyre or grab a quick bite.     We left Delhi at seven in the morning, stopping at Daruhera (70 km) for a breakfast of alu paranthas smeared with mango pickle, washed down with steaming cups of adrak ...

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