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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib According to local Sikh belief, a boy prophet by the name of Sri Guru Hari Krishan Sahib moved among poor Hindu and Muslim communities during a time of small pox and cholera in New Delhi in the seventeenth century, distributing sanctified water to the sick which was believed
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Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath)
Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath) The Golden Temple, known locally as Kashi Vishwanath, is situated in Varanasi on the west banks of the River Ganges. It’s dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 jyotirlinga sites – the holiest and most sacred of Shiva shrines.This important temple was built i
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Ghum Monastery
Ghum Monastery Built in 1850 by Mongolian monk and astrologer Sokpo Sherab Gyatso, the Ghum Monastery (also called the Yiga Choeling Monastery) is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the region. Located in the town of Ghum 5 miles (8 kilometers) outside Darjeeling, the monastery sits
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George Town
George Town In 1644, the British built Fort St. George on what was then largely uninhabited land. The city known as Chennai began to spring up around the fortress, and the historic neighborhood of George Town was one of the first neighborhoods in the city. Originally called “Black Town,” a racist
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Gangtok
Gangtok Gangtok, the largest town and capital of the Indian state of Sikkim, got its start as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the mid-nineteenth century, but today, it’s better known as a jumping off point for treks in the surrounding Himalayan mountains.Much like Darjeeling, Gangtok descends in ste
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Ganges River
Ganges River Named after the Hindu goddess, Ganga, the Ganges River is the second largest river on the Indian subcontinent, flowing through some of the most densely populated regions of India and Bangladesh. The Ganges is a much-revered and holy river in Hindu culture and is widely regarded as the
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Gali Paranthe Wali
Gali Paranthe Wali Down a small, unsuspecting street in the Chandni Chowk area of Delhi, a throng of eateries selling the Indian fried bread classic, parantha, draws in locals and visitors in their droves. Gali Paranthe Wali is a bustling narrow lane lined with stalls and shops selling this flatbr
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Feroz Shah Kotla Fort
Feroz Shah Kotla Fort Once a royal city filled with gilded structures and brightly painted buildings, Feroz Shah Kolta now lies mostly in ruins, and the towering fort erected to protect its people is no exception. Still, travelers say this historic site is worth a visit, since its crumbling remain
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Fashion Street
Fashion Street Fashion Street refers to the rows of shops and stalls lining Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road near Azad Maidan in South Mumbai. A haven for image-conscious bargain hunters, Fashion Street is constantly packed with students, locals, and international tourists sharpening their bargaining skil
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Elliots Beach (Besant Nagar Beach)
Elliots Beach (Besant Nagar Beach) Known alternately as Besant Nagar Beach, or “Bessie” for short, Elliots Beach sits at the south end of the Marina Beach shore. A former expatriate enclave during Chennai’s colonial era, today, the beach attracts a crowd of twenty somethings, as well as families l
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Dhobi Ghat
Dhobi Ghat At the world’s largest outdoor laundry, every day for over 120 years the dirt has been washed from thousands of kilos of clothes by the dhobis (washermen and women) of Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat. Formed back in 1890, the famous laundromat is much loved by photographers who come to ta
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Dhanushkodi Beach
Dhanushkodi Beach The ghost town of Dhanushkodi sits at the southeast tip of Pamban Island in India’s Tamil Nadu state, just 30 kilometers from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama built a bridge between the mainland and Sri Lanka in order to bring his army across
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Dhammek Stupa
Dhammek Stupa The Dhammek Stupa is a giant cylindrical Buddhist stupa situated in Sarnath, near Varanasi. This huge structure was built on the site where the Buddha was said to have given his first sermon to his disciples after attaining enlightenment. As such, it is one of the most important and
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Deeg Palace
Deeg Palace The Deeg Palace was built as a summer home for the Jat kings of nearby Bharatpur in the 16th century and was used as a luxurious holiday home for Maharajas until the 1970s.Deeg was also the site of a large battle between the Mughals and the Jats. After Prince Suraj Mal’s victory, he ev
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Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat Dasaswamedh Ghat is one of the busiest, oldest, and most important ghats in Varanasi. Its the site of a number of Hindu temples and shrines and a place where pilgrims come from all over the world to perform religious ceremonies and rituals. Many devotees visit the ghat at sunrise
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Darjeeling
Darjeeling West Bengal’s picturesque Himalayan hill station Darjeeling, best known for the tea by the same name that’s grown there, attracts Kolkata natives seeking relief from the heat during summer and autumn, and foreign visitors for the stunning natural scenery and rich cultural diversity.Whil
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Covelong Beach
Covelong Beach Located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) outside of central Chennai, Covelong Beach offers visitors a cleaner, quieter alternative to the urban Marina Beach. The beach is named after the small fishing village where it’s found and occupies the former site of a Dutch fort by the same na
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College Street
College Street College Street, located in central Kolkata (Calcutta) in the University area, is the heart of intellectualism in a city that prides itself on its esteemed academic traditions. Thousands of secondhand bookstalls line the street to either side where you can find nearly any book ever s
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Churchgate
Churchgate South Mumbai’s exclusive Churchgate district is home to some of the city’s most iconic sites, including Elephanta Caves, the Gateway of India, and Rajabai Tower. Facing the Arabian Sea and dominated by the mile-long Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate is home to many of Mumbai’s most prestigi
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Chowringhee
Chowringhee Sometimes touted as the Fifth Avenue or Champs Elysees of Kolkata (Calcutta), Chowringhee Road, now known as Jawaharlal Nehru Road, is the main drag in the city and one of the most prominent shopping and entertainment centers. The Chowringhee neighborhood in central Kolkata served as i
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