Imphal – the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. Ruins of the Palace of Kangla, the royal seat of the erstwhile Kingdom of Manipur, are in the city centre, surrounded by a moat. On the Imphal River, Kangla Fort was once the seat of local rulers, and now …
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Howrah is an industrial city in West Bengal,located on the west bank of the Hooghly River, is famous for hosting one of the busiest train stations in India, as well as for the four bridges that connect it to Kolkata The name came from the word Haor—Bengali word for a …
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Guwahati located between the banks of the Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau, has myths and history go back several thousands of years. Although the exact date of the city’s beginning is unknown, references in the epics, Puranas, and other traditional histories of India, lead many to …
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Faridabad is the largest city in the state of Haryana. It is a leading industrial center and situated in the National Capital Region bordering the Indian capital New Delhi Faridabad has been described as eighth fastest growing city in the world and third most in India by City Mayors Foundation …
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Located on the banks of River Kaveri, Erode is situated centrally on South Indian Peninsula. Erode is an agricultural, textile and a BPO hub and among the largest producers of turmeric, hand-loom knitwear and food products. The region comprised in the district can be portrayed as a long undulating plain …
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Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called “Queen of the Hills”, provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. It is certainly that Darjeeling in the postmodern era comprises of six T’s -Tea, Teak, …
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Sohara – The historic name of Cherrapunji – a sub divisional town in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. This name eventually evolved into the current name,Cherrapunji, meaning ‘land of oranges‘, which was first used by tourists from other parts of India. It is the traditional capital of aNongkhlaw …
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The Bum La Pass is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level. It is one of the most off-beat passes in the world and is also known as the pass from where 14th Dalai Lama escaped China …
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Perched on the banks of River Haora, Agartala which is the capital of Tripura State, entices sightseers with its past splendour. The name Agartala derives from the words ‘Agar’ and ‘tala’, a reference to the density of Agarwood trees in the region. Agartala not only the capital of Tripura, also …
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Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. Horton Plains is a popular tourist destination, with World’s End being the key attraction. Horton plain, its surroundings forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness, consolidate Sri …
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