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Red Fort
, which served as the residence of Mughal emperors for almost 200 years, is said to have been originally white!
Qutub Minar
is a towering minaret that was built in the 12
th
century and is the tallest brick minaret in the world!
Delhi
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The
Beating Retreat Ceremony
at the Attari-Wagah border is a unique ceremony that features a synchronised parade by Indian and Pakistani soldiers.
Amritsar holds a significant place as a hub for Sikh martial arts, a tradition known as
Gatka
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Leh
is one of the highest permanently inhabited places on the planet.
Leh was once a vital stop on the ancient Silk Road, connecting India to
Central Asia and China
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Dal Lake
takes center stage, famous for its houseboats and Shikara rides.
Shankaracharya Hill
is named for a sage who reached enlightenment here in 750 AD.
Srinagar
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Manali
is the gateway to the
Rohtang Pass
, one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
Hidimba Devi Temple
is dedicated to Hidimba Devi, the wife of Bhima, one of the Pandavas from the Indian epic
'Mahabharata'
Manali
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Chandigarh, a union territory with its own administration, serves as the capital for two Indian states -
Punjab
and
Haryana
The
Capitol Complex
, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the epicentre of Chandigarh's administrative and political activities.
Chandigarh
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Gurgram is home to more than
250 Fortune 500 companies
Gurugram
has a link with Indian epic 'Mahabharata'. It is believed to be the village of
guru Dronacharya
and was called guru-gramam (guru's village).
Gurugram
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Inspired by the architecture of
Jag Mandir Palace
, Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal, the world famous monument in Agra.
The
Kumbhalgarh Fort
near Udaipur boasts the world's second-longest wall, spanning 36km.
Udaipur
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Haridwar is home to the world-famous
Kumbh Mela
Haridwar is known for its
Ayurvedic medicine
and wellness centres.
Haridwar
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The ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was written at
Tulsi Manas Mandir
by the revered poet-saint,
Goswami Tulsidas ji
The historic Ashokan pillar originally erected in
Sarnath
was also the source of inspiration for the national emblem of India.
Varanasi
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The twin hills of
Khandagiri and Udaigiri
are famous for their rock-cut caves, constructed by Jain monks during the 1st and 2nd century BC.
It is an important global wetland habitat and has been declared an
International Bird Conservation Area
Bhubaneswar
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Chidiya Tapu
is filled with 46 varieties of endangered species of birds, and white spotted deer.
Barren Island
is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
Sri Vijaya Puram
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Darjeeling's ‘Toy Train’
is the first and only steam-powered rack-and-pinion railway in India and one of the oldest mountain railways in the world.
Over 80 operational tea gardens in Darjeeling produce the renowned
Darjeeling Tea
, also known as the "Champagne of tea."
Darjeeling
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Patna
was the capital of the ancient Magadha kingdom and one of the most important cities of ancient India.
Lord Buddha
is said to have delivered his
first sermon
after attaining enlightenment in
Mahabodhi Temple
Patna
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The
Basilica of Bom Jesus
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
, Old Goa is home to several historic churches and cathedrals with Portuguese influence.
Goa
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Mumbai’s rich history makes it home to
three UNESCO World Heritage Sites
, including Elephanta Caves, the Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
Mumbai is the centre of the Indian film industry, often referred to as
Bollywood
, producing more films per year than Hollywood.
Mumbai
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Over 5000-year-old,
Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple
is believed to be built by Pandavas during their exile.
St. Thomas Church
served as a prison for Indian freedom fighters while Britain was in power.
Diu
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The
Dwarkadhish Temple
was built over 2,500 years ago by Lord Krishna's grandson, Vajranabh.
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
is sometimes swallowed by the Arabian Sea that gently rises and envelopes the temple entirely.
Dwarka
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Indore has held the title of
India's cleanest city
for six consecutive years, from 2017 to 2022.
The gates of
Lalbagh Palace
in Indore are replicas of those found at Buckingham Palace in London. Cast in England, they were then transported to Indore.
Indore
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Urja Park
in Raipur is a unique destination designed to educate visitors on the generation and use of various forms of renewable energy sources!
In
Vivekananda Sarovar
, a 37-foot-high statue of Swami Vivekananda stands in the middle of the lake. The Limca Book of Records recognises it as the ‘Largest Model for a Statue’.
Raipur
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The
Tropic of Cancer
passes through Ranchi at 23.4 degrees north, making it one of the few cities in the world to be situated precisely on a major latitude.
Ranchi is often called the
"City of Waterfalls"
because of the numerous waterfalls nearby, including the Hundru, Jonha, and Dassam Falls.
Ranchi
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Golconda Fort
was once home to the most precious, Koh-i-Noor diamond.
Ramoji Film City
is the largest film studio in the world.
Hyderabad
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The musical pillars of the
Vitthala Temple Complex
are known to sing with the harmonies of 81 different musical instruments.
Hampi Bazar
was a street market that served as a 'mall' for the Vijayanagar empire.
Hampi
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Kavaratti is home to the
Laccadive Sea swallow
, also known as the
swiftlet or edible-nest swiftlet
Kavaratti serves as the administrative capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and holds the distinction of being the
smallest island
capital in India.
Kavaratti
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Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple
is one of the most revered Hindu shrine.
An average of more than
2.8 lakh Tirupati laddus
are prepared in a day for parsadam.
Tirupati
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
boasts the longest corridor in the world, stretching over 1,200 meters.
Rameshwaram is home to the world's second-largest and India's first-ever sea bridge, the
Pamban Bridge
Rameswaram
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The
French Quarter
in Puducherry is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture.
Auroville
, a utopian community near Puducherry is known for its unique experimental lifestyle, and spiritual atmosphere.
Puducherry
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The
Cochin
International Airport is the first in the world to operate solely on solar energy.
Kochi Biennale
is India's largest contemporary art exhibition, held every two years in the city.
Kochi
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Kamakhya Temple
is shaped like a beehive, a symbol of fertility and abundance.
The
Navagraha temple
in Guwahati is believed to be located on the site of the ancient city of Pragjyotishpur.
Guwahati
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A unique architectural marvel, the
Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge
is made of the hanging roots of live rubber trees.
Cherrapunjee also boasts stunning
limestone caves
and its Mawsmai Cave, stretches 820 feet into the earth.
Cherrapunjee
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Baba Harbajan Singh Memorial
commemorates its namesake, a Captain who once served in the Indian Army helps his regiment by coming in dreams of the soldiers even after his death.
Do-drul Chorten
is marked by a golden dome, which is visible from various vantage points in Gangtok.
Gangtok
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The
Kachari Ruins
are mysterious mushroom-domed pillars built by the Dimasa Kachari Kingdoms before the Ahom invasion in the 13th century.
Dimapur
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Polo is believed to have originated in Imphal centuries ago, where it was known as
"sagol kangjei."
Imphal played a crucial role in
World War II
, serving as a key supply route for Allied forces in Burma.
Imphal
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Ujjayanta Palace
built by
Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya
is now the state legislative assembly and houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of Tripura.
The
Neermahal
is one of the only two water palaces in India.
Agartala
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Standing as the highest waterfall in Mizoram and the 13th highest in India,
Vantawng Waterfalls
captivates visitors with its magnificence.
Serchhip is often referred to as the
"Citrus Capital of Mizoram"
due to the abundance of citrus orchards in the region.
Serchhip
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Mechuka is often referred to as the
'Last Shangri-La'
of India due to its remote location and pristine natural beauty.
Mechuka is home to the
indigenous Memba tribe
, whose roots can be traced back to Tibet.
Mechuka
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Munnar travel blog – Tourist places, best time to visit, hotels and more
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The best local foods in Hyderabad and where to find them
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