Category: UNESCO world heritage
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Yangon – Sights & Sounds 2
The history of #Yangon is intertwined with the history of the #Shwedagon Pagoda. Wherever one may be in Yangon, in the busy town center, in the new towns of the east, in the industrial zone of the west, in the paddy fields of the north, the golden form of the Shwedagon will be seen on…
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Sights & Sounds of Yangon – 1
Rangoon was the earlier name for Yangon since independence from the British in 1948. Yangon became the closest pronunciation to its original Burmese (Myanmar) name.
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Bagan, A Cultural Capital
#Bagan’s glories stretched from the 9th to the 13th century under the Pagan Kingdom. The Kingdom is largely credited for unifying the various regions that make up the modern day #Myanmar. During this period the Kingdom is said to have constructed over 10,000 religious monuments. Around 2000 of these temples remain.
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Innwa An Ancient capital
#Myanmar is a Gem of #Asia. In the process of its transition to a Democracy, Myanmar has opnened its doors to visitors from across the world. Myanmarese in collaboration with Global Travel companies are creating some very innovative travel experiences. <a href="”> Read More…
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Hotels and Home stays of Rajasthan – Jodhpur & Ranakpur
Continuing the Journey across Rajasthan, we now head out to the Sun City of Jodhpur
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Retirement Journeys
Elderly above 60 years constitute about 8% of India’s population; increasing life expectancy (currently at 69.1 years), a fragile pension system, children working overseas or in metro cities, spouseless retirees and access to quality healthcare are pushing the elderly to plan for their twilight years.
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World Tourism Day 2015
Celebrating World Tourism Day 2015
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Odisha – Jewel of India’s east
Bande Utkala Janani……I adore Thee, O! Mother Utkal….. Words written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra, when Odisha (www.odisha.gov.in) (Orissa till 2011) became independent on the 1st of April 1936. Odisha’s etymology is “Odda Visaya” dating back to 1025 AD. It was historically also known as Kalinga which was conquered by Emperor Ashoka and also led him…
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