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Chor Bazaar
Chor Bazaar Amid the crowded streets and crumbling buildings of the market area in South Mumbai, one of the largest and busiest flea markets in India has been trading for 150 years. Chor Bazaar literally translates as ‘Thieves Market” in Hindi and Marathi, although this name only came about as a r
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Chitrakala Parishath Art Gallery
Chitrakala Parishath Art Gallery This art institution promotes Indian cultural heritage throughout a total of 13 museums, each housing different collections. Exhibitions on both the state and national level range from traditional Mysore paintings and sculptures to folk and tribal art from across A
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Chandra Mahal
Chandra Mahal This portion of Jaipur’s City Palace is the residence of the royal family and former Maharaja of the Pink City. Located in the west end of the palace complex, it stands seven stories tall and is also known as “Palace of the Moon.” As members of the royal family still reside here, vis
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Candolim and Sinquerim Beach
Candolim and Sinquerim Beach Located right next to Aguada Fort, Candolim and Sinquerim Beaches cater primarily to upmarket tour groups staying at the nearby hotels. These beaches are clean and relatively quiet, at least when compared with the hordes over at Baga and Calangute beaches. The tranquil
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Calangute Beach
Calangute Beach Calangute Beach, known as the Queen of Beaches, is the largest stretch of sand in the region. During the festive winter holiday season, the entrance to the beach comes alive with dozens of shacks serving cheap seafood and cocktails. Sun-lovers flock to the largely un-shaded beach t
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Bhuleshwar Bazaar
Bhuleshwar Bazaar Among the densely-populated neighborhood of Bhuleshwar in South Mumbai, a dazzling array of colorful saris, golden jewelry and second-hand furniture shops line the crowded streets. At the heart of this scene is the Bhuleshwar Bazaar, where the locals shop for their fruit and vege
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Bharat Sevashram Sangha Temple
Bharat Sevashram Sangha Temple Bharat Sevashram Sangha, a Hindu charitable organization founded in 1917, operates ashrams throughout the world, but their headquarters are in Kolkata. Visitors to the temple and ashram in Ganga Sagar can learn about the organization’s humanitarian efforts, including
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Bharatpur
Bharatpur A fortress city in Rajasthan, Bharatpur was founded in the 18th century when it was ruled by the Jat people. According to legend, the citys name derives from Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, who was one of the incarnations of Vishnu. Today it is most famous for its proximity to the Keol
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Besant Nagar
Besant Nagar Besant Nagar, a popular neighborhood in Chennai most famous as the home of Elliot’s Beach, was named after British activist Annie Besant, founder of the Theosophical Society and staunch supporter of Indian self-rule. Located at the southern end of Chennai’s Marina Beach shore, Besant
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Beas River
Beas River The Beas River rises in central Himachal Pradesh and is a natural attraction for those visiting Manali, a small tourist town situated along the banks of this gushing Himalayan river.From Manali, the Beas River travels through dense evergreen forests and through the town of Kullu. The Be
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Bapu Bazaar
Bapu Bazaar Beyond the extravagant palaces, lakes, elephants, camels, and bustling street activity that is Jaipur, visitors should not miss the shopping in the Pink City. Jaipur is known for its production of precious jewelry and brightly colored textiles. Bapu Bazaar is the best place in the city
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Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park Bannerghatta National Park is one of the largest and most well-conserved wildlife areas in India, home to both a zoo and a biological reserve spanning more than 25,000 acres.Visitors can interact with native wildlife through a number of facilities or on a guided safari t
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Banke Bihari Temple
Banke Bihari Temple The Banke Bihari temple, situated in the holy city of Vrindavan in the Mathura district, is one of the most famous Krishna temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Banke Bihari (a form of Lord Krishna), the temple was founded by Shri Swami Haridas in 1864. Here Lord Krishna is obser
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Banganga Tank
Banganga Tank In the heart of Mumbai’s most exclusive district, Banganga Tank is one of the oldest and holiest sites in the city. First built in 1127 AD during the Silhara dynasty, this natural freshwater spring is surrounded by the stone-turreted temples and colorful shrines of Walkeshwar Temple
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Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Bandra-Worli Sea Link Epic bridges are a hallmark of big cities. From the Golden Gate to the Brooklyn Bridge, these concrete and steel structures have become the icons of urban skylines. India’s expansive Bandra-Worli Sea Link, which connects the western suburbs of Mumbai to the well-heeled neighb
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Banaras Ghats
Banaras Ghats Varanasi’s ghats (Banaras Ghats) descend from the city down the banks and into the waters of the holy River Ganges. There are almost 100 individual ghats lining the river’s edge in this region, their steep steps making access to the river possible during both the wet and dry seasons.
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Baga Beach
Baga Beach Baga Beach in northern Goa was at the center of the state’s tourism boom during the hippie heydays of the 1960s and 70s. It was here, along with the Calangute and Anjuna Beaches, that the world’s flower children descended en masse, selling the very clothes off their backs to extend thei
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Auroville
Auroville Auroville was birthed in the late 1960s by Mirra Alfassa, known to her followers as The Mother, as a universal town where unity and spirituality would be celebrated. Today, the town has a population of over 2,000 people from 45 different countries and a range of age groups, backgrounds a
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Ashtalakshmi Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple One of the most noticeable landmarks on Elliot’s Beach in the Chennai suburb of Besant Nagar, Ashtalakshmi Temple is a colorful temple devoted to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. The multi-tier structure, covered completely in vibrant carvings and decorative
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Armenian Church
Armenian Church Built in 1712, the Armenian Church of Chennai is one of India’s oldest churches. Its classic white exterior, curved archway and quiet altar were originally built to accommodate Armenian merchants who trekked through the Hindukush Mountains to sell rich silks and rare spices.While f
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