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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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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Glories of Mingun
Myanmar is a Theravada Buddhist country with over 90% of its population practicing the religion. Practitioners of the Theravada Buddhist school of thought claim to adhere most closely to the original doctrines and practices taught by the Buddha. Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos are the other countries where the Theravada Buddhism prevails. In a…
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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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