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Darjeeling ‘Queen of hills’ –
Darjeeling ‘Queen of the hills’ is undoubtedly the most famous hill station in India with its exquisite scenic beauty. Besides, Darjeeling is also popular for its heritages since the colonial period. Darjeeling is located in West Bengal in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya at an elevation of 2,134 meters (6,982 ft.). It is a frontier district, running up between Nepal and Bhutan and extending from the plains of Bengal on the south to the State of Sikkim on the north. Darjeeling is popular for both tangible and intangible heritages. The climate, tea, tourism, trade, railways, Victorian buildings, and trans-Himalayan culture enrich the hills. In Darjeeling heritage is both sources of identity and cultural expression. Darjeeling became the official summer capital of the Bengal Presidency in the colonial period.
By Kishan Harijan5 years ago in Wander
Karnala Fort Trek | A Beautiful Day Trek Will Make You Happy
Most of those are belong to the state of Maharashtra in the western region. Karnala Fort is one of those monuments and Karnala Fort trek is one such activity that followed by travelers. It is not only a fort but also a hub for many colorful birds. Yes, you heard me right; Karnala is a bird sanctuary and the fort is situated inside the sanctuary. Sounds good right; Karnala Fort is a hill fort in the Raigad district of Maharashtra state. The height of the Karnala Fort is 1500 feet. It is situated at a distance of 10 km from Panvel city. The fort has much historic importance.
By rahul kumar5 years ago in Wander
Sardar Patel Statue of Unity
Did you know the Statue of Unity is almost twice the height of the Statue of Liberty? And that it took just 42 months to make this implausible idea come to life? Discover these and other interesting facts about the iconic structure on History TV18’s ‘Modern Marvel: Statue of Unity’ premiering May 29 at 9pm
By aman mehta 5 years ago in Wander
Lotus Temple In Delhi: Architecture, Timing, Ticket Price, And History
Planning a Delhi tour package is an exciting experience in itself because there are so many things to do, see, and explore in this city. You cannot vacation in Delhi without visiting a tourist spot that has awed millions of people. That’s right, the Lotus Temple in Delhi is a treasured shrine of the Baha’i faith that attracts tourists from all over the world. Its popularity is due to the structure inspired by the lotus flower. Colloquially termed as the Kamal Mandir of Delhi, this temple is open to people belonging to all religions, caste, creed, and race. The openness of this Baha’i place of worship can be felt as soon as you step inside the main shrine. Peace, positive energy, and serenity can be experienced by every individual who spends even a few minutes at the Lotus Temple in New Delhi.
By aman mehta 5 years ago in Wander
National Zoological Park Delhi
1. About the National Zoological Park Delhi Also known as the Zoological Garden or the Delhi Zoo, it is essentially 176 acres of fortified area that serves as a home to over 1000 animals and birds from around the world and a Kos Minar from the Mughal period. The history of the National Zoological Park, Delhi (now New Delhi), dates back to the year 1952 when the Indian Board of Wildlife created a committee to look into the creation of the park. Carl Hagenbeck, the owner of the famous Hamburg Animal Park in West Germany, was hired to design and plan the zoological park. He came up with the idea of moat enclosures and presented a preliminary plan of the zoo, including waterways, walking trails, and sewage systems that got approved by the Indian Government in 1956. After three years of hard work and dedication, the park was inaugurated on November 1, 1959, as the Delhi Zoo. However, it was renamed the National Zoological Park by the then Indian Government, promoting it as an inspiration for other Zoological parks of the country.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in Wander
Purana Qila in Delhi
The foundation of the city was laid by Mughal Emperor Humayun. This city was considered as 'the refuge for the faithful' or Dinpanah. It is the inner citadel of this city which was re built by the Sur dynasty King Sher Shah Suri. One more interesting fact about the site is the history before it was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri; it is believed by many historians that the capital city of Pandavas i.e. the Indraprastha was situated exactly at the same site as the fort. Also the Archaeological Survey of India found Painted Grey ware dating back to 1000 BC making the history of this site almost 5000 years old. A myth that the fort has been unlucky for the rulers who inhabited the fort; Be it Humayun, Sher Shah Suri or Hemu all three of them had tragic reigns.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in Wander
Cultural India : Indian Forts : Red Fort Delhi
Built on the banks of river Yamuna, the fortress-palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the magnificent fort. The fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. It took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort derives its name from the red-sandstone walls, which make the fort almost impregnable. The fort, which is located at Old Delhi, is one of the massive and prominent structures of India and is a fine example of Mughal architecture. It is often considered as the pinnacle of Mughal creativity. In modern times, the fort is of importance to the people of India as the Indian Prime Minister delivers his Independence Day speech from the fort, every year on August 15. In 2007, it was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in Wander
Seoul. Seoul. Seoul. So Good I had to go Back Three Times!
Intro I lived in South Korea for a year and a half. During this time I made three wonderful and very different trips to Seoul. Each time I was trying to soak up yet another exciting aspect of the city. I could visit another 100 times and not see everything. It’s enormous and vibrant and has so much to offer!
By Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl Travel5 years ago in Wander
Arvalem Caves and Waterfall: The Pandava Caves In Goa
Goa is something more than that which is unknown to many people out there. This mesmerizing state is located on the Western Coast of India and is a damn perfect holiday destination. On the other side, Goa is known to be the housing relics of almost 300-year-old Portuguese architecture. The state is wholly filled with restaurants and mouth watering sea-foods.
By aman mehta 5 years ago in Wander
