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Top 11 Places To Visit In Mussoorie

Mussoorie, also known as Queen of the Hills, is among the most popular hill stations in the country. Located 35 kilometers from Dehradun, Mussoorie is a picturesque hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and comes under the district Dehradun. The hill station is located at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges. The place is also known as the

Top 10 Places To Visit In Rishikesh

Located near the foot of the Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttrakhand, Rishikesh is the7th largest city in India. It is also called the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas”. The town is a famous tourist spot and also a major pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The River Ganges flows through the town of Rishikesh and it is famous for

Top 12 Places To Visit In Dehradun

Known for its natural resources, Dehradun is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located in the Doon Valley at the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun is bordered by the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers of India. The city is known for its pleasant climate and provides a gateway to the popular hill stations like Nainital, Mussoorie, etc., and pilgrim

Red Fort

At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom…’ This historic speech marked India’s independence from British rule and simultaneously made the Red Fort in Delhi a politically significant monument, which now acts as the setting for the independence day celebrations each year. However, the Red Fort has been a strategically

Lotus Temple

Location:    On Baharpur Hills near Kalkaji in South Delhi Built in:    During 1980-1986 Attraction:    Splendid architecture Also known as:    Bahai House of Worship How to reach:    One can easily reach Lotus Temple by taking local Buses, auto rickshaws or by hiring taxis from Delhi Lotus TempleLotus Temple is one of the most picturesque temples of India. Lotus Temple stands seventh in the international chain of

Charminar

Situated bang in the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, the Charminar (Urdu ‘Char’ meaning Four and ‘Minar’ meaning Tower) is one of the most recognized monuments in India. It is the architectural icon for the city of Hyderabad, equivalent to the likes of the Taj Mahal of Agra or the Eiffel Tower of Paris and is the most

Golden Temple Amritsar

Golden Temple, Amritsar Overview One of the most spiritual places in India, Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrines in Sikhism and is alive with religious fervour and sacredness. Its divinity is a thing that can only be experienced and not described. After going through a tumultuous period of demolitions, it was rebuilt by Maharaja Ranjit

Jamia Masjid

The Masjid e Jahan Numa (lit. the 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara present-day Uzbekistan . The mosque was completed in 1656 AD with three great gates

Sakleshpur

Located on the border of Bayaluseemae and Malnad, Sakleshpur is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. Situated in Hassan district, the town lies on NH-48 and has an average elevation of 949 m. According to history, the region was under the rule of the Chalukyas, Hoysalas and the kings of Mysore. During the reign of the Hoysalas, a

Dandeli

Dandeli is a small town  nestled in the lap of Western Ghats. Blessed with verdant jungles home to the elusive black panther and River Kali, a hub for white water rafting and a place to savor delicious and traditional North Karnataka food, Dandeli is paradise for nature lovers. There are two versions of Dandeli’s history. The first one dates back to the