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Pondicherry Travel Guide
If you haven’t been to Pondicherry, deem yourself not privy to a very interesting part of Indian tourism industry. A city like no other, Pondicherry started wooing travellers from all across the world almost a decade back…

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Goa Travel Guide
India’s most-loved beach destination, Goa has much more than sea, sand, seafood and, of course, the Sun, to keep one coming back for more. Goa’s distinctive Portuguese heritage, natural beauty, buzzing nightlife and a ver…

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Hampi Travel Guide
A village in northern Karnataka in India, Hampi is a haven to travellers from all over the world. Stunningly beautiful, this idyllic place sprawls on the sides of River Tungabhadra and is one of the sites to house ruins o…

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Dubai Travel Guide
Dubai is a powerhouse of all things glam, an addiction to the lovers of good life and glam. Well, you cannot expect anything less from a place that has private islands, roads that have gold SUVs running on them, ATM machi…

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Kashmir Travel Guide
Kashmir is often described as ‘Paradise on Earth.’ With a history dating back more than 2000 years, and tourism as a chief component of its economy, Kashmir is one of India’s most popular destinations for both internation…

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Udaipur Travel Guide
It’s known as the Venice of the East, the city of lakes and one of India’s most romantic destinations. With its well-preserved palaces, temples, havelis, ghats and the fairytale Lake Palace at its heart, it’s easy to und…

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Varkala Travel Guide
Varkala, a place so beautiful that it has become a photographer’s muse. Situated at a two hours drive from Alleppey, Varkala woos one and all with its Tibetan shops, array of cafes, surfing spots, clean beaches and a ver…

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Rome Travel Guide
“There once was a dream that was Rome”, said Emperor Aurelius in the film ‘Gladiator’. Many more will have that dream, like the Emperor’s filled with grand legacies, millennia of influence through science, politics, art a…

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Jaisalmer Travel Guide
A magnificent fort looming over the city, picture-postcard vistas of sand dunes and an array of illuminated sandstone buildings—Jaisalmer is nothing short of a scene straight out of Arabian Nights. It attracts many couple…

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Kochi Travel Guide
Ancient meets contemporary in Kochi, a lively city at just an hour’s drive from Alleppey. Posh cafes sit right by the side of Chinese fishing nets that were installed here in 1350 AD; India’s largest man-made island is a…

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Paris Travel Guide
Ernest Hemingway described Paris as a ‘moveable feast’ – it pleases you wherever you go, even long after you have left, and Paris is indeed, a feast for the senses. It is as much for the gourmand, as for the art lover; fo…

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Varanasi Travel Guide
One of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi needs little introduction. Travellers can love it or hate it, but they certainly cannot resist getting infected by its eccentric vibe—be it the effervescent narrow st…

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Alleppey Travel Guide
Alleppey—a place that has put Kerala on every tourists’ checklist. Highlight of God’s own country, Alleppey, was given the title of ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon. A sliver of land wedged between the backwaters and t…

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Istanbul Travel Guide
The mystical allure of Istanbul has been attracting visitors for centuries. It has long been a beguiling mix of ancient Eastern tradition and European style and sophistication, and now time-honoured attractions are being …

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Jaipur Travel Guide
The state capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur lies on the edge of the Thar Desert, surrounded by the Aravali hills. One of the earliest planned cities in India, Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II of the ruling Rajp…

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Prague Travel Guide
There’s nowhere else on earth quite like Prague. A majestic assortment of cobbled lanes, high church spires, medieval bridges and meandering rivers – all watched over by a magnificent, fairytale castle – combine to make u…

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Mysore Travel Guide
Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills about 150 kms away from Bangalore, Mysore is the second most populous and the second largest city in the state of Karnataka. One of south India’s most famous tourist destinations,…

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Havana Travel Guide
Vintage American cars chug along the dusty roads as salsa streams out of tumbledown colonial houses. Old men sit on doorsteps drinking rum and playing dominoes, while the young dance rumba in the capital’s smoky, swelteri…

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Mount Abu Travel Guide
Surrounded by verdant forests and perched at an altitude of 4000 feet, Rajasthan’s
only hill station Mount Abu is an oasis of respite from the scorching
heat. The charming hill town is an eclectic mix of experiences tha…

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Agra Travel Guide
The city of Agra has an indelible mark on the global map as home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. But there is more to the city than just the Taj. From monuments, shrines and tombs dedicated to lov…

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Rishikesh Travel Guide
Known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, Rishikesh has been attracting spiritual seekers and adventure enthusiasts since a long time now. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is a mu…

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Ooty Travel Guide
The most famous hill station south of the Vindhyas, Ootacamund’s resplendent tea plantations and red-roofed bungalows still carry echoes of its colonial past.

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Nainital Travel Guide
Beautiful mountains, crystal-clear lakes, famous temples and greenery all over—that is Nainital for you. Popularly known as the City of Lakes, Nainital is an idyllic escape from the humdrum of city life. The place holds i…

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London Travel Guide
Grey and murky weather notwithstanding, London continues to draw visitors from all over the world who come here for the city’s inimitable character: no longer typified by the ‘stiff upper lip,’ and more amicable than it’s…

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Kathmandu Travel Guide
The beautiful and ancient city of Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and is a fast growing tourist destination nestled in the lap of the mighty Himalayas. Housed in the Kathmandu valley, this city stands at a staggering el…

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Haridwar Travel Guide
A city that is believed to have its origin in Hindu mythology, Haridwar is an ancient as a place can be. Centuries old temples, fascinating religious ceremonies, locals that are too happy to tell you of Hindu folklore. Lo…

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Mahabaleshwar Travel Guide
Fill up your tank and drive away from the city’s bustle, to this vacation town of Mahabaleshwar for some peace and tranquillity. Connected well via road, rail and air routes, the hill station is an ideal respite from the …

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Thekkady Travel Guide
City life is all about hustle and grind. But there’s nothing like the experience of heading to Thekkady and feasting the eyes on breathtaking scenery in every direction. One of the quietest getaways on the planet, Thekkad…

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Pahalgam Travel Guide
Snuggled in the lap of Himalayas, Pahalgam is a small picturesque town in the Anantnag district of Kashmir. With little instances of modernity, the town takes you decades back with its old world charm. Galloping horses, g…

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Hong Kong Travel Guide
As far as cities go, Hong Kong is as cosmopolitan as it gets. With a vast network of multinational companies thriving in this Chinese metropolis, the city is a maze of colour and activity bursting at the seams. Hong Kong’…

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Shimla Travel Guide
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Its spectacular hills are dotted with old buildings from the colonial era and the town’s bazaars bustle with local life and …

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Kolkata Travel Guide
Fringing the Hooghly River, the city of Kolkata has a rich lineage in culture, history and cuisine, and a versatile ability to keep up with changing times.

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Chennai Travel Guide
The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is both an important business hub and a vibrant cultural center. Before it was rechristened Chennai, the city began its life as Madras, when it was founded by the English East India…

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Bern Travel Guide
Bern is the picturesque capital of Switzerland, where nature plays its course splendidly. The fourth most populous Swiss city, Bern is largely declared as World Heritage Sites under UNESCO. With cobbled streets, and age-o…

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Chandigarh Travel Guide
Unlike the chaotic development of most Indian cities, Chandigarh is known for its distinctive urban planning. It was conceived in the 1950s by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, who gave the city its orderly layout and …

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Pushkar Travel Guide
Pushkar is perhaps one of the most revered Hindu sites in the world. Home to one the rare few Brahma temples in the world, it is also the twin city of Ajmer. A stunning lake, a dip in which supposedly purges you of all si…

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Ahmedabad Travel Guide
Ahmedabad presents a unique blend of the past and the present. Situated along the banks of the Sabarmati River, this city is single-handedly responsible for 25 per cent of India’s total textile output, earning it the moni…

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Bhopal Travel Guide
Bhopal is a city of royal lineage that emits the charm of days bygone through its colour, flavour and character. Every aspect of this city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is soaked in a peculiar taste which is very …

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Guwahati Travel Guide
The north-east region of India is still a mystery for travellers. The myriad myths and legends associated with this part of the world has given it a veil of ‘the unknown’ that has become a source of its mystique and has s…

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Delhi Travel Guide
Delhi is more than just the capital and political epicentre of the country. One great love of the Mughals, this city blends modern with contemporary with surprising finesse. Art, culture, architecture, entertainment, fash…

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Bangalore Travel Guide
In southern India, Bangalore is easily one of the most popular cities. Having undergone a drastic change from its traditional roots, it is more than just the country’s IT hub.

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Pune Travel Guide
Pune can be best described as a city that blends the old with the new, tradition with modernity and academia with business most seamlessly. The second largest city of Maharashtra after Mumbai, it has gained popularity ove…

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Chiang Mai Travel Guide
An ancient city nestled in the mountains of northern Thailand and one of the most famous backpacker havens–that is the wonderful Chiang Mai for you. The largest city in the region, it woos travellers with its interesting …
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