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Sukharia – the land of the Mitra Mustafis

By tirtha22

The village of Sukharia is associated with the Mitra Mustafi family whose other settlements were in the villages of Ula Birnagar and Sripur. The Mitra Mustafi family is sometimes called the family of Dewans as most of the family members served in different positions in the revenue departments during the rule of the monarchy.

Bienvenue à Jaipur: Ville Rose

By VJ Sharma

It was Wednesday evening when Sourabh came & asked to go out of Delhi on Weekend. Immediately everybody started looking at him & responded yes in a very strange way. This reaction was not due to the short notice for outing but everybody was surprised that he is not going home on the weekend. Without giving any thought to this idea, everybody said Yes & then asked where you want to go? Ultimately Jaipur was selected & we planned to leave early morning of Saturday.

औरंगाबाद: अतीत के आईने में

By Mukesh Bhalse

हम वहां के अत्यंत शांतिपूर्ण माहौल में पहुंचकर तथा औरंगजेब की कब्र के सामने खड़े होकर स्तब्ध तथा आश्चर्यचकित होकर आँखे फाड़ फाड़ कर देख रहे थे और सोच रहे थे……एक समय हिन्दुस्तान पर राज़ करने वाले बादशाह की कब्र…….इतनी साधारण…….इतनी सादगी लिए……….ऊपर छत भी नही……….हमारी इस जिज्ञासा को शांत किया वहीँ पर खड़े एक मौलाना रूपी गाइड ने.

On The Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka

By Sugita Vani

The high point of our yatra was the visit to Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sigiriya or Simha Giriya ( Lion Rock ) is a gigantic rock formation ( 660 ft high ) on top of which a complex capital city was built by one king Kashyap and which was said to have been later usurped by Ravana. Still later, it was used by Buddhists to promote their religion. The rock and its surroundings presents a unique concentration of urban planning, architecture, gardening, engineering, hydraulic technology and art.

Maharashtra Jyotirlings – Aundha Nagnath, Baijnath and Grhrineshwar

By Hemant

धर्मशाला में रूम का पता किया तो कोई 700 कोई 500 मांग रहा था, हालांकि वहां मन्दिर ट्रस्ट का धर्मशाला भी है वो मन्दिर के पीछे की और है और किसी पण्डित ने बताया की वहां सिर्फ 100 रुपए ही रुकने का किराया है, उन्ही पण्डित जी से हमने अभिषेक करवाने के लिए बात की तो वो भी हमारे साथ हो लिए की चलिए पहले आपको रूम की व्यवस्था करवाता हूँ फिर आराम से अभिषेक और पूजा के लिए चलना क्योंकि सोमवार होने की वजह से बाबा का पूजा अभिषेक 7 बजे तक करने की इजाजत मन्दिर प्रबन्धन देता है,

Karni Mata temple – Not for the faint hearted

By Editor Desk

Besides the religious significance, the Karni Mata Temple is also a significant piece of art. Built in the late 19th century and finished in the early 20th century, under the patronage of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Binaker, the temple architecture reflects the Mughal style of artistry.

1 k-holidays Along the old silk route – East Sikkim

Really enjoyed reading this detailed account of planning the Silk Route trip, especially the way you broke down the stay options and route decisions. The pricing discussion with homestays and…
2 k-holidays Along the old silk route – East Sikkim

The Silk Route still feels like one of those rare Himalayan journeys where history, landscapes and silence all come together so naturally. Places like Zuluk, Nathang Valley and Thambi Viewpoint…
3 Evershine Resort & Spa Kids’ day out to Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar always feels refreshing compared to crowded city destinations. We recently stayed at Evershine Resort & Spa and really enjoyed the peaceful environment.
4 track period Munsyari – The final destination

Those Bugyals sound insane. Imagine meadows high enough to dwarf the mountains.
5 himanshu Mighty Mcllo – A Journey to the Little Lhasa

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6 PRASHANT DIXIT Delhi to haridwar – alternate route

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7 My Dream India Tour The Sundarbans : A long cherished dream

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8 hire himachal cab At Kedarnath Dham – The holy town

What a beautifully detailed travel experience. The description of the fresh mountain air, Mandakini river, glaciers, and the spiritual atmosphere of Kedarnath truly brings the journey to life. Trekking back…