Manikaran in the Himachal Pradesh state of India is famous for its Hot Water Springs and is a pilgrimage center for Hindus and Sikhs. It is believed that a visit to Kashi (Varanasi) is not …
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Se Cathedral – An Ancient & Celebrated Church in Goa
Se Cathedral is one the oldest and most celebrated churches in India. It is situated west of the great square, Terreiro de Sabaio, in Old Goa. This church is one of the largest churches in …
Continue readingMathura – Lord Krishna’s Birth Place, Kesava Deo Temple
Mathura, in the Utter Pradesh state of India, is the birthplace of Lord Krishna (God Krishna, Sri Krishna) and is one of the seven holiest cities for Hindus. Mathura Kesava Deo Temple. Kesava Deo Temple …
Continue readingCherapunjee and the Living Root Bridges
Cherapunjee alias Sohra in the Meghalaya state of India is considered one of the wettest places on the Planet Earth (or ‘The Wettest Place’). People in Cherapunjee and surrounding areas have mastered making tree roots …
Continue readingTawang Hill Station and Tawang Monastery
Tawang Hill Station is situated in the Arunachal Pradesh state of India at an altitude of around 10000 feet (3500 meters). Tawang was captured by China in 1962 during the India-China war. Later on, China …
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