Mussoorie

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Mussoorie – Himalayan hill station called Queen of hills Nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, and has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of Read More…

Baku

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Baku World’s lowest lying National Capital  It’s famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Contemporary landmarks include the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Flame Towers. History  Baku was founded at least before the 5th century AD Read More…

Coorg

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Coorg – Scotland of India Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. . It is famous for its scenic beauty and coffee plantations. The climate and meadows earned it the name Scotland of India History The Kodavas were the earliest inhabitants and agriculturists in Kodagu, having lived there Read More…

Ghent

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  Demeester / CC BY-SA Ghent – Hidden diamond in Belgium’s tourist map Its the second largest municipality in Belgium, after Antwerp . Ghent is a vibrant modern city with an ancient history The city is known for its museums and galleries, medieval castles and green public park and recreation areas. Its cobbled streets and Read More…

Badami

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Badami – Historic site with a temple where rituals are held for last 1400 years continuosly Badami in Bagalkot district of Karnataka is famous for its rock cut temples. Apart from Badami Cave temples, one should visit the Badami Fort. History The Puranas state the wicked asura Vatapi was killed by sage Agastya, and it Read More…

Split

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Split – 2300 years old Croatian destination Split, a town on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, is known for its beaches and the fortresslike complex at its center, Diocletian’s Palace, erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. History The city of Split was founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos (Aσπάλαθος) in the 3rd or 2nd century BC. It Read More…

Pushkar

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Pushkar one of the oldest continuosly inhabited cities in India Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert, in the northeastern Indian state of Rajasthan. It’s set on Pushkar Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. History Pushkar is mentioned in the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas The town is mentioned in Read More…

Kandy

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Kandy – Under explored destination in Srilanka Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including Read More…

Manali

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Manali – Valley of Gods Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. History  Legend has it that sage Manu Read More…

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam – Venice of the North   Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Read More…

Mussoorie

Mussoorie – Himalayan hill station called Queen of hills Nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, and has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of Read More…

Baku

Baku World’s lowest lying National Capital  It’s famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Contemporary landmarks include the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Flame Towers. History  Baku was founded at least before the 5th century AD Read More…

Coorg

Coorg – Scotland of India Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. . It is famous for its scenic beauty and coffee plantations. The climate and meadows earned it the name Scotland of India History The Kodavas were the earliest inhabitants and agriculturists in Kodagu, having lived there Read More…

Ghent

  Demeester / CC BY-SA Ghent – Hidden diamond in Belgium’s tourist map Its the second largest municipality in Belgium, after Antwerp . Ghent is a vibrant modern city with an ancient history The city is known for its museums and galleries, medieval castles and green public park and recreation areas. Its cobbled streets and Read More…

Badami

Badami – Historic site with a temple where rituals are held for last 1400 years continuosly Badami in Bagalkot district of Karnataka is famous for its rock cut temples. Apart from Badami Cave temples, one should visit the Badami Fort. History The Puranas state the wicked asura Vatapi was killed by sage Agastya, and it Read More…

Split

Split – 2300 years old Croatian destination Split, a town on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, is known for its beaches and the fortresslike complex at its center, Diocletian’s Palace, erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. History The city of Split was founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos (Aσπάλαθος) in the 3rd or 2nd century BC. It Read More…

Pushkar

Pushkar one of the oldest continuosly inhabited cities in India Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert, in the northeastern Indian state of Rajasthan. It’s set on Pushkar Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. History Pushkar is mentioned in the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas The town is mentioned in Read More…

Kandy

Kandy – Under explored destination in Srilanka Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including Read More…

Manali

Manali – Valley of Gods Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. History  Legend has it that sage Manu Read More…

Amsterdam

Amsterdam – Venice of the North   Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Read More…