Pondicherry—or Puducherry, as it’s officially known—has always felt like a secret whispered between travelers. A small coastal town on India’s southeastern shore, it’s a place where the past lingers in the air, carried on the salty breeze from the Bay of Bengal. While the town has many faces, from its bustling markets to its serene […]
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Ujjain, along with Mandu and Omkareshwar, is part of Madhya Pradesh’s Golden Triangle. This holy city is considered one of India’s seven most sacred cities, making it one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage destinations. Ujjain is primarily associated with Lord Shiva in the fierce form of Lord Mahakal, the destroyer of all elements who
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When you are done with visiting the intriguing Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, a visit to the Bhojeshwar temple en route your return trip to Bhopal is mandatory. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was in a shamble and was in dilapidated state until recently, but now it is a major tourist destination thanks to the Archeological
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While traveling from Bhopal to Hoshangabad on NH-46, you come across a number of huge quartzite towers nestled on the Southern edge of Vindhyachal hills at some distance from the highway. These are the rock shelters which were home to the ancient men for several thousands years and believed to be the earliest settlement of
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If you ever plan to visit Odisha, your itinerary must feature Western Odisha because it is one of the most beautiful parts of the state. And if you suffer from time constraints, then visit at least one district of the region. In that case I will recommend you to take a tour of Balangir district
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