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A majestic historical landmark that captivates visitors with its grandeur and rich heritage, Nahargarh fort is one of the famous trio of Jaipur forts, the others being Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort.
It has served as a formidable defence structure in that past standing atop the Aravalli Hills, offering breathtaking views of the Jaipur City.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is an observatory, created for the purpose of studying the universe in 1734 AD. A collection of multiple astronomical instruments, Jantar Mantar, is a testament to not only the scientific prowess of the Rajputs, but also provides a glimpse of the hunger of knowledge our ancestors had.
Flush with historic monuments and ruins, the small town of Murshidabad, is a treat for any history buff. The colonial era structures that dot the town, offers a different and unique experience as such architecture is not seen anywhere else in India.
A remnant of the Nawabi times of India, Hazarduari Palace is the most prominent landmark of Murshidabad, West Bengal. This monument and the town itself is like a time capsule, that transports anyone visiting this place to it’s glorious past, when this palace used to be the centre of the whole Bengal Province.
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala, and is home to the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. It is not a massive tourism magnate like the biggest city of the state Kochi, however it does boast of some truly amazing things that needs to be explored and experienced. In no particular order, here are my top 5 experiences in and around the city.
At a dizzing 5154 mtr above sea level, Gurudongmar Lake is highest fresh water lake in the world, which civilians are allowed to visit. The blue lake, offers breathtaking views of snow capped mountains and an endless tundra landscape.
Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim is part of any travel bugs bucket list. The 6 hours long journey from Lachen to the Lake is an experience in itself, moving through snow capped mountains, high passes and beautiful valleys. It also involves some really taste food.
Perched at 14000 ft above sea level, “Dosa By The Way”, in Thangu, Sikkim; is the highest dosa point in the world. Operated by the Indian Army’s Madrass regiment, this place serves delicious Mysore Masala Dosa and few other lip smacking delicacies round the year, sometimes in sub zero temperatures.
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who as per Hinduism is the preserver of life. Here he can be seen in his ‘Ananta Shayana’ form (eternal yogic sleep), on the infinite serpent Adishesha (Sheshnag).
Though Padmanabhaswamy Temple has always had a steady influx of pilgrims over centuries, it shot into limelight recently when the word of its enormous treasure trove became public. Some of its vaults still remain closed, but whatever treasure has yet been discovered has catapulted this temple to being the Richest Temple in the World.
The Chinese Fishing nets of Fort Kochi, are synonymous with the image of the city. They are gorgeous to look at when standing tall by the sea, and mesmerizing to catch in action. It is however some greedy individuals and lazy authorities, those make it a disappointment.
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