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#India is in a #Lockdown to fight #Covid19 #Coronavirus – Day 0. #Jantacurfew is here
#India is in a #Lockdown to fight #Covid19 #Coronavirus – Day 0. #Jantacurfew is here
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – The U-Bein Bridge
Myanmar has opened its doors to the world. A lot has happened over the past 6 decades of its history. Troubled times aside, ever smiling Myanmarese walk you through the country’s rich history. A prominent Indian link….#Chettiars
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Welcome to Banteay Srei, #Cambodia
Banteay Srei was the only major temple at Angkor not built for the king. The temple’s original name was Tribhuvanamahesvara — “great lord of the threefold world” — named as usual after the central image (in this case a Shaivite linga). The modern name, Banteay Srei — “citadel of the women” or “citadel of beauty”…
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Mesmerizing #Cambodia – Valley of Thousand Lingas – Kbal Spean
On a trip to any country in South East Asia, it is a rarity to not come across a Hindu Temple – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam and Cambodia, all of them have benefited from contacts which they have had with India over the centuries.
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#Amritsar Memories : Attari – #Wagah border and FarmStay #vacations
The final part of the #Amritsar experience is rounded off by a visit to the Attari (Indian Side village) – Wagah (Pakistan side village) border and a visit to a Farm Stay, a concept that seems to be catching up and should a huge boost to the tourism sector and thereby incomes in the state.
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Discovering Food Trails of #Amritsar
A trip to Amrtisar is not complete without savouring what is on offer. There is plenty to gorge on in and around Heritage Street but the nooks and alleys offer plenty more. The internet is full of info on eating joints in Amritsar; Kesar da dhaba, Chungi’s kulche , Amritsar fish and tandoori chicken joints and many more…
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A Rejuvenated #Amritsar – Part 3 Heritage street, Guru ka Langar and Jallianwala Bagh
Part 1 of my blog on a rejuvenated Amritsar focused on the newest attraction in town, The Partition Museum, dedicated to the pain and suffering endured by millions during one of the largest and most brutal mass migration in history. The museum has since officially opened for viewing and more sections are being opened in…
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A Rejuvenated #Amritsar – Part 2 Darbar Sahib (The Golden Temple)
The Darbar Sahib well known as The Golden Temple is among the holiest of Sikh Gurudwaras (Gateway to the Guru). Moving beyond text books, calendar pages, i yearned for a visit.
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A photo blog and Supporting information guide for Yatris preparing to travel to #KailashMansarovar organized by Ministry of External Affairs, India
A photo blog and Supporting information guide for Yatris preparing to travel to #KailashMansarovar organized by Ministry of External Affairs, India
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A Rejuvenated Amritsar Part 1- The Partition Museum
Harmandir Sahib or The Golden Temple as it is known worldwide, The Akal Takht, Jallianwala Bagh and Attari – Wagah border are the regular attractions in a 1N2D itinerary of Amritsar. Now, all that is set to change and a rejuvenated Amritsar is inviting you to stay a little longer and explore.
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