Different places to travel

Rishikesh- Tapo Bhumi or place of Meditation!

Traveller — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:56:14 +0000

Rishikesh is situated in the northern part of Uttarakhand in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is just 24 kms from Haridwar. It is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills and what makes this place so divine is that Holy Ganga River is flowing through it. Rishikesh is a believed to be [...]

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Haridwar - gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttarakhand

Traveller — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:49:01 +0000

Haridwar - Religiously believed that Hari-dwar means Door leading to God as Hari means God and Dwar means Gateway or entrance according to Hindi language. Haridwar is believed to be the gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttarakhand region (Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) Haridwar is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. It [...]

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Uttarakhand - “The Land of the Gods” (Dev Bhoomi)

Traveller — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:45:06 +0000

UTTARAKHAND - Land of Gods and Goddesses On the 8th of November 2000, Uttarakhand became a full-fledged state of India with the formal induction of a separate State Government. The State is carved out of the Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest population in India. And with this, the people of Uttarakhand have finally achieved their dream [...]

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Leh, the Buddhist mountainous region of North India

Traveller — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:19:53 +0000

The best season to visit Leh is between June to September The temperature can range from ?28 °C in winter to 33 °C in summer. Average elevation is 3,500 metres (11,483 feet) Coordinates: Leh is located at 34.17°N 77.58°E Attractions : Trekking, Mountaineering, Camping, Water Rafting, And Buddhist Monasteries, along with an incredible view all around. Religion: Buddhism, Islam, Hindu See [...]

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Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh, India

Traveller — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:43:18 +0000

State: Himachal Pradesh Distance by road: It is around 305kms away from Delhi. Nearest Railway Station: It is at Dehra Dun, at a distance of around 49kms. Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant at Dehra Dun Best Season: September-April Elevation: 389 meters Paonta Sahib is a place sacred to the Sikh community, and is also making its name as a growing industrial region. [...]

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Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi - next to Connaught Place

Traveller — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:15:31 +0000

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is probably the most visited Gurdwara in Delhi. Located centrally in Delhi, it is located on the Baba Kharag Sahib Marg that has Connaught Place at one end, and Gol Dakhana (round post office) at the other end. The back side of the Gurdwara (and the associated school) opens up to Ashoka [...]

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Gurdwara Rakab Ganj in New Delhi’s Pant Road

Traveller — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:14:00 +0000

In the heart of New Delhi, on Pant Road, facing Parliament and North Block, there is a beautiful white marble Gurudwara, with entrances on all 4 sides (symbolizing the fact that the Gurudwara and the religion does not support any kind of separation of humanity based on caste or creed). It has a beautiful garden [...]

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Gurudwara Sis Ganj - located in the heart of Chandni Chowk

Traveller — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:12:16 +0000

Getting into Chandni Chowk means taking the road from Red Fort and leading directly perpendicular to it. You see a straight road with a divider, and unless you are in the middle of the night or early morning, the road will be crowded with all sorts of traffic. There are numerous shops, and side roads [...]

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Visit to the Vatican: Tips and what to see

Traveller — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:24:25 +0000

The Vatican (official site) is an incredible destination; the spiritual head-quarters of Catholic Christians the world over. Vatican City is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, the capital city of Italy. At approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and with a population of around 900, it [...]

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Mansarovar Kailash Yatra in Tibet - A religious challenge

Traveller — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:46:20 +0000

Quick Facts: * Location: Western Region Of Tibet, Tibetan Himalayas * Duration: 11-18 Days * Highest Altitude: 6,714m * Best Time To Visit: June To September * Temperature: June to September 15-20 degree Celsius. Morning and evening can be chilly between minus 2 to 0 degree Celsius. A huge number of people would have heard of Mt. Kailash, but a very [...]

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