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Five Fabulous Weekend Getaways From Delhi

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A city with rich heritage and culture, a melting pot of
India's vast diversity and a mix of different ethnicity, Delhi represents a
world within a world. With an amazing blend of history, culture and food, it is
the perfect place to get a glimpse of India's rich cultural heritage. Sprinkled
with dazzling gems including stunning ancient monuments, remarkable museums and
some of the yummiest places to eat, a visit to Delhi is filled with both fun
and excitement. However, there are many places near the capital city as well
which your can explore while in Delhi. Here is the five places you can visit on
the weekend and enjoy your holidays during India tour.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lansdowne- A cute little hill station<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A small hill station in Uttarakhand  Lansdowne might not be
as perfect as Kasauli or Chail but as you wander around through its lush oak
and pine forests, the place grows on you. Nothing beats its clean meandering
roads and well-maintained lake complex. Only about 250 km from the hustle
bustle of Delhi, it is the perfect weekend getaway to have a great time amidst
nature. Unexplored and unspoiled, Lansdowne makes you discover little things in
life. Taking a walk through its streets lets you come across the simple local
life. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Enjoy boating in the serene Lake Bulla complex which is designed in the
theme of Rishikesh. A visit to this little hill station would surely revitalize
your spirit.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chandigarh- City of gardens<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of the best planned city in India, Chandigarh is a blend
of good architecture, clean wide roads, well- laid gardens and shopping places.
It is a rare combination of modernization and nature's preservation. Located
near the foothills of Shivalik ranges in Himalayas, Chandigarh is also famous
as 'City beautiful'. First planned city of India, it was designed by French
architect Le Corbusier. On your trip to this lovely city, explore the pretty
gardens including the Rock Garden, Pinjore Garden and Rose Garden. Visit the
popular man-made lake Sukhna and enjoy a boat ride on the lake. You will be
mighty impressed with this beautiful city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At a distance of about 270 km from Delhi, Nainital is a
popular tourist destination and is famous for its lakes and wonderful climate
which remains same throughout the year. Situated on
the foothills of Kumaon, Nainital is blessed with natural beauty and splendor.
Surrounded by lofted mountains and dotted with numerous lakes, the place is
rightly called the 'Lake district of India'. It was a popular summer retreat
for Britishers during colonial times. With its winding streets and ancient
buildings, the place has not yet lost its age-old  charm. A boat ride on the famous lake Naini
in the evening is a great way to enjoy the breathtaking views of Nainital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Situated at the foothills of Himalayas and
spread over an area of about 500 sq km, Corbett national park is the first
wildlife reserve in India. Named after the hunter and conservationist Jim
Corbett, it is home to a variety of flora and fauna which also include some of
the most endangered species. Including the wild pigs, leopards, hedgehogs and
wild deers you have a chance to spot tiger also, if you are lucky. River Kosi
and Ramganga runs through the forest providing the life source of the reserve.
Embark on an exciting jungle safari and have a great time living the perfect
adventure of your life. Exploring the wilderness of the jungle has its own
charm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If you want to get a taste of royalty of
Rajasthan then head to Neemrana. A fort complex and a heritage hotel, it is
tastefully done with exquisite furniture and antiques. Situated on the high
hills, the fort offers splendid views of the surrounding natural splendor. Only
at a distance of about 130 km from Delhi, Neemrana is a great place to visit on
weekend and enjoy various activities including camel cart ride, zipping and
vintage car ride. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Major World Heritage Sites in India

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<span lang="EN-GB">Spread over a large area, India is a country
with impressive history and great culture. From snow crowned peaks of Himalayas
guarding the northern frontier to ocean caressed southern part and rain
drenched eastern part to vast deserts in the west, India takes pride in being
diverse. This one of the major countries in Asia also showcases a wealth of
heritage and more than 30 UNESCO world heritage sites dotting its landscape are
fine testimony of this fact. And the love from travellers and backpackers keep
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<span lang="EN-GB">Here we are enlisting major world heritage
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Taj Mahal, the ultimate wonder:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Taj Mahal catches the fascination of every
tourist visiting India. This destination attracts people from around the world.
This white marbled structure was made by Shah Jahan in the memory of his
beloved.<a href="http://www.windiaw.com/2013/03/beauty-at-its-best-taj-mahal.html" target="_blank"> Taj Mahal</a> is a classic example of Mughal architecture. Tourists often
take flights to Delhi that offers an easy access to the city of Taj.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Mountain Railways of India</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Mountain Railways of India traverse through a
hard to explore terrain, connecting far off places. Besides giving you a
glimpse of scenic landscape, it also shows the herculean efforts made to build
this rail project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Ajanta & Ellora Caves:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra
Ajanta & Ellora Caves are major attractions in the region. These rock cut
caves are highly thronged by tourists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Kaziranga National Park:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Situated in the Indian state of Assam,
Kaziranga National Park is a well known for its wide variety of Animals. The
national park is home to two third of one horned rhinoceros.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Bhopal</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Sanchi is famous for its Buddhist Stupas.
Located in the Raisen District of Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, this small
village is highly frequented by tourists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Hampi:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Not only monuments and historical buildings
but even ruins could be interesting. <a href="http://www.windiaw.com/2013/05/hampi-historic-and-religious-land-in.html" target="_blank">Hampi</a> is a finest example of this kind.
Tourists often visit the charming ruins of the 15th-century Vijayanagar Empire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Tourists and followers of Buddhism
flock to Gaya situated at a distance of 96 km from Patna.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the major draw cards for India tours. Situated in Chhatarpur District in the
Indian state of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments has a great aesthetic appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Sun Temple, Konarak</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The eastern Indian state of Odisha is replete
with tourist attractions and Konark Sun Temple, a 13th century Temple is one of
the glittering examples of this kind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Fatehpur Sikri has served as seat of power
during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the second half of 16th century. During
your visit to this destination, you will see the complex of monuments and
temples displaying impressive architecture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">In addition to these, there a number of
tourist attractions listed as UNESCO world heritage site. Tourists with
interest in history and culture often <a href="http://www.carltonleisure.com/travel/flights/india/" target="_blank">book flights tickets to India</a> from the UK
to explore these places of tourist interest.<br /><span style="background-color: #fefafa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;">If you have any suggestion and </span><span style="background-color: #fefafa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">opinion</span><span style="background-color: #fefafa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"> - leave a response, please send it via </span><span style="background-color: #fefafa; color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"><span style="color: #f43520; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.windiaw.com/p/blog-page_16.html" style="color: #f43520; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CONTACT US</a></span></span></span><br />
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Tips for Traveling to India - View of a Nomad

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What do you know about India? India is a mysterious,
exotic, sometimes strange, but truly intriguing country! No matter what country
you go to, there are always things that you have to be cautious about. India is
not an exception. I hope these tips will be helpful for anyone wanting to visit
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The most common health issue you get in the country is stomachache.
You can prevent it by eating cooked food, washing hands regularly, choosing
clean restaurants and so forth. And never drink tap water in India, every year
600,000 people die due to serious diarrhea caused by dirty tap water. </div>
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Also make sure to use a bug repelling spray whenever you
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Below is the list of things you should always carry with
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</span></span>Sport beverage like Gatorade</div>
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</span></span>Bug repelling spray</div>
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</span></span>Wet tissues</div>
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</span></span>Hand sanitizer</div>
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Make sure you take out suitable travel insurance companies to cover the cost of getting sick whilst in India.</div>
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<b>2.  Food</b></div>
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In India, the most common form of food you will eat is a
curry.  Most curries will contain a
lotofspices.   The only time you will not
have curries is when you go to foreignrestaurants like McDonald’s. If you have
a sensitive stomach to curries or unfamiliar foods then you should make sure
you have your own medicine to treat an upset stomach. </div>
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<b>3. Bargaining</b></div>
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Just like markets in many Arabic and far-east countries,
you have to bargain with venders and even taxi drivers to get the best prices. It
can be quite stressful if you are not used to, but it is necessary particularly
if you are traveling on a tight budget. You have to be patient and try to have
fun whilst you are bargaining.</div>
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5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">      
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say you have done a good job. </div>
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<b>4. Lots of Homeless People</b></div>
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You will see a lot of homeless people on the streets
everywhere in India. You will often be asked by them to buy some cigarettes or
a chewing gum. I recommend not buying them, because once one of them sees you
buying from another one, then all of them will try to sell you something very aggressively.</div>
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<b>5. Clothing</b></div>
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It is advised not to dress too fashionably when walking
around the streets.People will think you are rich and try to rip you off even more.
Always wear clothes you can walk comfortably in. Flip-flops are a good choice
for shoes.  For women, it is recommended
you don’t expose your body too much because it is prohibited for Indian women
to wear clothes that show skin due to the religion.</div>
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<b>6. Climate</b></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Most people have this idea that India is always extremely
hot, but in reality it varies across the country. Depending on the place and
season you choose to visit, the temperature can be anywhere from cold to
boiling hot. So check the weather for the places you intend to visit, as you
may have to pack some clothes for cold weather as well as warm weather. Also from
June through September it is India’s monsoon season.As a result during this
period there are additional risks. It causes bad hygiene and boosts the risk of
infection.  If you are visiting in the
rainy season, bring a reliable umbrella. In general, the best traveling period
is between October and May.</div>
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India can be one of the most enjoyable trips you will go
on, if you are well prepared and have planned correctly. Consider these tips
and make your own plans so you can have a fantastic holiday!</div>
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/110148276752316189311/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kento Sakuma</a> is from Tokyo, Japan and
has extensive travel experience around the globe. He recommends to take out suitable travel insurance from  <a href="http://www.covermore.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cover-More</a>, a
well-known travel insurance company operating in Australia, UK and New Zealand.<br />
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 <i>The views, opinions
and positions expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs
alone is not financial product advice, and do not reflect the views of Watch India Wide and Cover-More Insurance Services Pty Ltd.</i><br />
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A Food Tour of India

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India is a country known for its fragrant and delicious
cuisine, from curry to coffee, the country's delicacies are renowned around the
world for their rich flavours. If you're heading to India for an authentic
eating experience, then this short guide is the perfect way to plan what and
where to eat. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Punjab</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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When visiting any country, you will encounter one food that
the locals eat above all others. Created in the Punjab, Butter Chicken is a
favourite with many Indians. The chicken is marinated overnight in yoghurt and
spices like ginger, turmeric, and green chilies. Many dishes from the Punjab
region also use lots of butter, and so they tend to be fairly rich.</div>
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<b>Bengali</b></div>
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If you're looking for some heat and spice, then Bengali
cuisine is perfect. 'Bhapa' is a dish of steamed fish and rice, with lots of
spices. Fish and lentils are common in the area, so non-meat eaters will find
lots of options on the menu. Chutney is also common in the area, often made
with fresh mangos; a cooling accompaniment to any spicy curries.</div>
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<b>Coffee Beans</b></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>India is a country famed for its coffee, producing over
8,200 tons every year. Coffee production in the country can be dated back
hundreds of years, and it is said that beans grown in the south have a
distinctive taste due to the wet weather conditions, being termed 'Indian
monsooned coffee'. The most commonly distributed <a href="http://www.discountcoffee.co/coffee-wholesale-offers-b113" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wholesale coffee beans</a> are the
'Arabica' grown in the south, known for its mild flavour. Robusta is also grown
in the South, mainly in the Wayanad area of the Kerala region, where you will
also find the famed Indian tiger.</div>
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<b>Kerala</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Food in the Kerala region is mainly based around coconut,
rice, tapioca and meat. Breakfast is often accompanied by Kheer (Payasam), a popular rice
dish similar to rice pudding. Sweet dishes are offered throughout India, with
Besan Ladoo being a favourite. It consists of small fried balls of sugar and
flour mixed with almonds and cashews and is said to be a popular treat with the
Hindu god Ganesh.</div>
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<b>Vindaloo</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Known all around the world for its extreme spiciness,
Vindaloo is popular in the regions of Goa and Mumbai. Its origins actually
begin in Portugal, but were adopted by India to become the fiery curry we know
today. Meals in Mumbai are often accompanied with roti and varan (lentils).
Another delicious accompaniment from the region is Puran poli, a sweet
flatbread.</div>
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Some north eastern regions offer very different cuisine from
the rest of India. The area of Meghalaya is famed for its spiced duck and goat,
as well as the pickled bamboo shoots eaten by locals. Momo dumplings are
another delicacy; a steamed dumpling also eaten in Tibet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now you have taken a culinary tour of India, your mouth is
probably watering! Whether you're going to be taking a trip to experience the
real thing, or you just want to whip up a treat in your own kitchen, you now
have some delicious inspiration. </div>
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Hampi - The Historic and Religious Land in Karnataka, India

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There are many places around the globe that are rich with
historical sites and great history whether on culture or religion. India is one
of the places that have great a religious history and most of the religious
historic sites still exist and are well preserved. Hampi is an example of a
historically rich village in India.</div>
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<b>History<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Hampi is a village that is located in Bellary district in Karnataka, India. This was the capital of Hindu empire Vijayanagara who ruled the south
India during 14<sup>th</sup> to 16<sup>th</sup> century A.D. The village is
most famous for its religious history that is portrayed in its architecture and
stone sculptures. The village is around 25 kilometers but has an overwhelming
number of more than 500 monuments. The sculptures and ruins date back to the
14th century when the village was the capital of the great Hindu kingdoms.
Since Hampi was the capital of a great kingdom, it has gone through a series of
wars which were mainly political and religious. This led to the destruction of
various areas but most of the architecture stands tall.</div>
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<b>Important sites to
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Lakshmi narasimha shrine</div>
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The shrine was sculpted around 1528AD and is located just
along the main road to Hampi. The shrine has one of the most magnificent
sculptures in the area that stands at 6.7 meters. This sculpture represents
narasimha which is the fourth avatar of the lord Vishnu which means the giant
lion. The sculpture is surrounded by four large walls around it but has over
the years been damaged. However one can examine the different remnants of the
sculptures.</div>
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The Krishna temple</div>
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Located near the Lakshmi Narasimha shrine, the Krishna
temple is one of the must visit sites in Hampi. The temple is rather
conspicuous since it sits on a raised ground. Built in 1513AD, the temple has
several shrines on it that have avatars of various Krishna gods. The most
attracting feature of the site is the decorations of pathways and design on the
doors and door jambs.</div>
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<b>Hampi
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The annual festival that is held on January is aimed at
creating a firsthand cultural experience for the visitors. It runs for three
days. Large crowds both local and foreign turn up each year to enjoy the dance,
music, fireworks display and other activities in the festival. Hampi has lot of
sites and every turn you make is a surprise. For this reason, having a guide
who will take you around the most historical sites is recommended.</div>
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Most sites do not charge visitors and those which charge
normally have a cheap price. Making early bookings for travel will ensure you
do not have any inconveniences. Moving around different sites will require a
lot of walking therefore one should have the appropriate gear and comfortable
shoes.</div>
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When
planning for a leisure trip, visiting historic sites can be a great option
since you get to learn a lot. First of all you need to ensure you have made all
the necessary preparations when planning for any trip. One needs to make sure
that they have all the necessary documents such as the <a href="https://www.passport-uk.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">passport</span></b></a>
to avoid any delay and inconvenience when travelling.<br />
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For more detailed information -<a href="http://feni-and-amok.blogspot.in/2010/12/hampi-memories-1-virupaksha-temple.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://feni-and-amok.blogspot.in/2010/12/hampi-memories-1-virupaksha-temple.html</a>  check all 9 articles for the best information.</div>
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Red Fort of Agra - The Symbol Of Power

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In city of Agra
located 124 kilometers south of New Delhi you will find a symbol of power,
strength and resilience. The monument is called The Agra Fort but also known as
the Red Fort of Agra or Lal-Qila.</div>
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The Agra Fort is a
large fortress built by the Emperor Akbar. It is an impressive fort in Agra in
the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The monument was completed in 1573 and
stands in full glory to this date. A massive workforce of around 1,444,000
builders worked on the building for 8 years. The fort was built with red
sandstone.</div>
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Besides being a fort,
the fort can be more accurately described as city fortified by a wall or simply
just a walled city. Agra Fort is probably the most significant fort in India.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Agra Fort was the
capital itself, and the place was visited by foreign heads of state,
ambassadors, distinguished and ordinary travelers, who in different ways have
helped to influence and shape the history of India.<o:p></o:p></div>
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 The fort has two gates, the Delhi Gate and the
Amar Singh Gate. The original entrance was through the Delhi Gate, but now the
entrance to the fort is only through the Amar Singh Gate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Emperor Akbar's
grandson, Shah Jahan built the legendary <a href="http://www.windiaw.com/2013/03/beauty-at-its-best-taj-mahal.html" target="_blank">Taj Mahal</a> for his wife Mumtaz Mahal
only about 2 kilometers upstream from the Agra Fort (the fort is located on the
west bank of the Yamuna River) . You could very well call the Taj Mahal for a
sister monument although the Taj Mahal is considerably more famous today.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Emperor Shah Jahan,
who was the man who built the Taj Mahal, was actually imprisoned by his son
Aurangzeb in the Agra Fort. From his room he had a view of the Taj Mahal as it
was erected for his deceased wife. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Agra Fort is a World
Heritage Site meaning that it is listed by the UNESCO as being of special
cultural or physical significance. The Agra Fort has also won the Aga Khan
Award for Architecture in 2004. The Agra Fort was also included in the very
popular videogame Age of Empires 3 where it is one of five wonders for the
Indian civilization.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are fascinated
by impressive ancient buildings, then you should seriously consider visiting
this area in India. From the Agra Fort you are in walking distance of the
famous Taj Mahal. This is a unique chance to experience two impressive
monuments of India. You will find many other interesting buildings and
monuments in the city of Agra like Akbar's Tomb which is located only 13 kilometers
from the Agra Fort. This is the last resting place of the Mughal Empeeror Akbar
the Great.  You will also find the tomb
of his wife Mariam. Mariam's Tomb is located within the compound of the
Christian Missionary Society.<o:p></o:p></div>
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travels to destinations all over the world and writes about it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Top Tips For Happy and Successful Family Trip With Kids

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If you’re heading on holiday with your children this summer there are some vital tips and pearls of advice that you should take with you before you even consider buying your tickets. Take it from someone who knows, preparation is key and ensuring you’re ready for every eventuality will no doubt lead to a happy and successful trip.It’s often thought that having a ‘family’ holiday is actually doing what the kids want to do to ensure harmony and happiness reign supreme however, if you follow my five top tips below you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that there can indeed be something for everyone, even relaxation!</div>
<strong>Pack well and keep everything to hand</strong><br />
If you’re travelling with children under the age of 3 then you’ll already be well-aware of the benefits of having a bag that is solely packed with the kids in mind. This is totally true for holiday-luggage too and if you can have: wipes, nappies, clothes, snacks, toys, comforters and sun tan cream to hand then it’s half the battle won. For kids who are older than 3 then they really should be carrying their own bags, albeit smaller versions, and from roll along character suitcases to mini-back-packs, enabling your offspring to be in charge of their own stuff is a great way to lighten your load and give them a few responsibilities along the way.<br />
<strong>Wrap up some presents</strong><br />
A great means of helping long journeys to go just that little bit quicker is to make them fun. It doesn’t matter whether you are on a coach, plane or train, travelling with children can be anything from good times to hell on earth. A fabulous method that I’ve learnt is to reward good behaviour with a treat every hour. The treats are wrapped up to make the process of reward more exciting and just that little bit more time consuming. Make the treat something that you can do together like a game or a sticker book and then use it for as long as possible until the novelty wears off or you reach your final destination.<br />
<strong>Keep to some kind of routine</strong><br />
It’s so easy to slip out of routine whilst you’re travelling away from home and even on family adventure holidays, keeping to some kind of pattern is vital for success. Kids can get disorientated, agitated and a little bit out of their comfort zone if they don’t have a routine and playing up is sure to follow. If you can hold your ground and try to keep reading stories before bed time, eating meals together as a family and getting dressed when you wake up and putting on pjs when you they go to bed, they’ll still have a semblance of structure even if you’re trekking through the jungles of Borneo!<br />
<strong>Encourage learning and responsibility</strong><br />
Holidays are meant to be fun where everyone gets to relax and do things that they want to do. It may come as some surprise to discover that learning can be enjoyable too and by involving your children in fact finding and reading about history, languages and new cultures, they’ll probably get more from the trip than simply playing 24/7. If you can introduce a creative activity after a different learning experience then it will probably sink in all the deeper. <strong>For example:</strong> if you’re visiting Spain and you’re getting tired of the coast then head inland to explore a ruined castle or visit a working farm. After your day trip, get the kids to either write or draw about what they did and include some souvenirs from their tour in a scrap book or digital folder.<br />
<strong>Split kid time and adult time</strong><br />
As mentioned, family holidays are often seen as kid holidays and from mum and dad getting up in the night to only doing things that the children want to do, there’s not much change from home life, especially for the stay-at-home parent. If you’re travelling as a couple then consider taking a day off to do something that you want to do whilst the other parent looks after the kids. This is a great means of both bonding with your children on a one-to-one basis as well as giving your partner time off for good behaviour. Alternatively, tell the kids that the morning is mummy and daddy time at the art gallery and the afternoon is kid time at the water park. Just make sure you have the children’s activity after yours so you can reward them for good behaviour or take away if they’re being naughty.<br />
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The Dawoodi Bohras – A Legendary Community Withstanding The Tests of Time!

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                                               Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque,
Damascus Governorate, Syria (<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_gordon_losangeles/7430243894/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a></span>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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A close-knit community now based in the north-west state of
Gujarat, India, this population with an approximate density of one million
individuals isn't well-known within the country itself; ask any regular Indian
citizen and most of them shall respond with looks of deep thought – and maybe
even confusion! Without any further ado, herewith I present the ultimate scoop
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<b><u>Where did the dawoodi
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Being a subordinate category of <i>Shia </i>Muslims, the first group of bohras migrated all the way from
Yemen and into Gujarat, India in search of a more peaceful livelihood, as they
were continuously prosecuted and hence ostracized by the rest of the other <i>Shiites </i>due to their slightly altered
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Once in India, they became more colloquially known as <i>vhoras </i>(Gujarati for ‘traders’) as this
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Having descended from the Egyptian <i>Fatimid Caliph </i>(also known as ‘Panjatan Paak’, which comprised of
Prophet Muhammad SA, his daughter Moulatona Fatema SA, son-in-law and also the
caliph in heir, moulana Ali SA and grandsons <i>Imam </i>Hassan SA and Hussain SA) present-generation bohras hail from
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All <i>vhoras </i>follow
the lead of Dr. <i>Syedna Mohammed
Burhanuddin </i>without any question and place themselves under his faithful
obligation for successfully adhering to the rules of <i>Sharia </i>(exclusive rules and regulations as per Islam to lead a life
of virtue). Being the 52<sup>nd</sup> descendant of the <i>Dai-Al’Mutlaq </i>(Arabic for ‘Unrestricted Missionary’) all issues
from mundane to severe are presented in front of his holiness for blessings and
prompt resolution; from the inauguration of business franchises to the naming
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<b><i>Yawme’Ashura: </i></b>The ruthless annihilation of <i>Imam Hussain AS</i> on the 10<sup>th</sup> day of the month of <i>Muharramul Haraam </i>is religiously
observed by each and every bohra to solemnize the painful, noble sacrifice by
the most beloved grandson of the Prophet for the salvation of Islam, due to the
tyranny of <i>La’ein Muawiyah. </i>Being
another treacherous caliph during this era, <i>Muawiyah
</i>had constantly been pressurizing <i>Imam
Hussain AS </i>to pass over the entire heritage solely into his authority.
Strict denial by <i>Imam Hussain </i>and those
closest to his kin <i>(‘aehle beit’) </i>led
to violent war and bloodshed, which finally led to the assassination of this <i>Imam </i>and several of his family members.</div>
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According to Islamic literature, <i>Imam Hussain </i>was beheaded in such a barbaric manner that his divine
body had been completely separated from his deistic head! Paying one’s respects
can now be done at the mausoleums of the holy city of <i>Karbala </i>and <i>Misr, </i>where
this noble <i>Imam’s </i>body and head lie
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<i>Shia </i>Muslims for that matter, <i>Ashura </i>is observed from the afternoon of
the 2<sup>nd</sup> day of <i>Muharram </i>till
the final 10<sup>th</sup> day with sermons, recitals and <i>maatam</i> exclusively dedicated to this<i> </i>glorious <i>Imam.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Holi Festival – A Time to Celebrate in March.

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Every year on the full moon day of
March the “Holi Festival” is celebrated. 
Being a festival of colour and joy it is one of the most celebrated
festivals. Also it is very much anticipated and loved by the people of all the
demographies. Normally when it is a cultural festival one has to be very
disciplined and careful. But when it comes to Holi it is all about having fun
and interacting with the others. As people are in the joyful mood they
inadvertently forget all kinds of social barriers and enjoy the festival
spirit.<br />
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It is believed that a son of a
demon king being unhappy about the son worshipping Lord Vishnu had ordered to
end the son’s life. As the last attempt a person called Holika had tried to
kill the son who was called Prahlada. But at last Holika had burnt to death
leaving Prahlada safe and unharmed. This incident is the source of Holi
festival.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As it is a celebration of colours
people enjoy throwing colour dust at each other. When it comes to throwing
colours there is not holding back. Rich or poor, young or old, male or female
it does not matter. Anyone can throw colour dust at anyone and it is solely
taken as a friendly gesture.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Holi is celebrated all throughout
India. But each state has their unique rituals and ways of celebrating this
much loved cultural event. In Mathura and Vrindavan areas Holi has a very deep
connection. This is mainly because this festival has a deep connection with the
childhood of Lord Krishna. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In Gujarat and Maharashtra during
the Holi period one can notice pots of buttermilk hung up high in the streets.
Men stand on top of each other creating a human pyramid and one strong and
brave youth goes to the very top and try to break the pod with the head. Meanwhile
women throw buckets of water at him to make the processing challenging. The
involvement of buttermilk for this tradition is because Lord Krishna is said to
be quite fond of buttermilk. In Bengal the Holi celebration is more formal and
religious. There a procession is organised where they take the replicas of
Radha and Krishna and parade around the streets. In Manipur this same festival
is celebrated for six days non stop. All the people there are waiting for
this  fun filled festival festival as it
is a continuous festival of dance and colours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Holi has been a strong influence
for all the parts of India in the past. And it continues to the modern culture.
There are many other countries that celebrate Holi. The countries like Nepal,
Guyana, Trinidad, and Tobago also celebrate this festival . There are endless
number of movies and TV dramas that had portrayed the Holi festivals as a part
of their story. It is a very interesting way of integrating the Indian culture
to the art pieces and also it lights up the story with all those music, dancing
and lots of colours. Quite suitable for entertaining movies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Diwali - The Festival of Lights and Fireworks in India

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Deepavali / Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated
event in India. It is one of the most widely known Hindu festivals in the world
and in fact it was even once celebrated in the White House in USA. The meaning
of Diwali is rows of lighted lamps and the festival is also known the festival
of lights and you can see a lot of houses, buildings, streets and a lot of
other place beautifully decorated during this festive season.  You can also see a lot of public places and
shops decorated with a lot of oil lamps that makes the whole environment beautiful
and illuminated at night. These little oil lamps are known as diyas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For many people who are living in India, this festival is
all about Lakshmi Godess, who is considered as the goddess related to wealth.
Hindus do say a lot of prayers to this goddess and they hope that their year
would be a successful one. The basic idea of lighting the lamps is said to be
for the purpose of helping the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth to find
her way into people’s homes. There is also another thing that they celebrate in
the Diwali festival that is Rama and Sita’s return back to Rama’s kingdom
fourteen years after she was taken. British Indians use this festival season to
do spring-cleaning, wear new clothes, decorate buildings and exchange gifts.
They also use great fireworks to enjoy the festival to the maximum.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The night of the festival, the Hindus usually keep the doors
to their homes open with the idea that Lakshmi could come in. There are
patterns called Rangoli drawn on the floor which often resemble a lotus as you
may even have seen on the Indian movies.  
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Diwali is a festival that is used to celebrate how good
defeated evil, how darkness was overcome by light and how ignorance was
banished by knowledge. The festival however is celebrated for different reasons
in different areas of india. For example in Nothern India, Diwali is all about
the Rama's return scenario where they celebrate how Sita was brought back to
Ayodhya defeating Ravana. In the Gujarat area, it is all about goddess Lakhmi
who is supposed to bring wealth to your home. In Nepal, it is all about
commemorating Lord Krishna’s victory over the demonic ruler Naraasura. In
Bengal the festival is all about goddess Kali. </div>
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Deewali is a really nice festival and it is great to be in
India during that festive season because everything is so peaceful and
harmonious. You can really get close to the philosophies of the festival even
if you fail to realize the specific purpose of the festival. It is just such a
lovely sight to behold and the nights can so soothing and amazingly beautiful
so that you could enjoy. There are also beautiful fireworks and various other
items related to light and you could actually use this opportunity to truly
admire and be grateful to the beauty of light and how it has made our lives
beautiful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Explore the Beauty and Culture of Maharashtra State in India.

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India has long been a top travel destination for tourists
from all around the world. India’s western state of Maharashtra, in particular,
is an ideal region to explore. Maharashtra is a state made up of vibrant
cityscapes, peaceful rural areas and numerous historical and cultural
monuments. Visitors who come to this region can drive the region’s vast
roadways and stop at many of the major sites to see.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mumbai, which is one of India’s most renowned metropolises,
is also the capital city Maharashtra. Visitors who come to this city can easily
reach the Mani Bhavan Gandi Museum, the Bombay Museum and other cultural and
historical centers by a car. Mumbai also features sacred temples such as
Mahalakshmi and Babulnath. The exquisite Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the
city’s main railway station and has been designated as a World Heritage Site
for its historical significance and grand Gothic architecture. The Kanheri
Caves, which are located in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, feature ancient
Buddhist stone carvings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Travelers can drive from Mumbai to the city of Pune via the Famous Mumbai Pune Expressway. After arriving in Pune, travelers will be treated to
ancient sites like the Pataleshwar Cave Temple. The Aga Khan Palace, which was
constructed at the end of the 19th century, is considered by many to be the
city’s most significant landmark.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Aurangabad District is another region of Maharashtra
worth exploring. The beautiful Bibi Ka Maqbara monument has been standing since
the 17th century and is similar in architectural style to the Taj Mahal.
Visitors driving around the Aurangabad District can also make a stop at the
Ajanta Caves to see ancient Buddhist paintings on the cavern walls. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The archeological site of Ellora is another fascinating
place to visit while traveling through Maharashtra. A series of caves featuring
intricate stone carvings make up this historical attraction. Most of the
carvings were completed in the 10th century over a 500-year period. Many of the
carvings depict sacred images from the Buddhist and Hindu faiths. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Maharashtra is also a great place to explore wildlife
sanctuaries and national parks. The Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a manmade
sanctuary featuring sacred temples and many forms of indigenous plant and
animal life. Chandoli National Park is particularly known for its exotic animal
species and even features a tiger and leopard reserve. The wildlife sanctuary
of Nagzira is known for its pristine lakes and lush forestry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Arabian Sea beaches located along Maharashtra’s western
border are also easy to reach. Breathtaking seaside views and fun outdoor
activities await visitors at many of these beaches. The beach at Ganapatipule
is famous for its clear seawater and vast stretches of greenery. Many local
celebrities often frequent Juhu Beach. The beach at Velneshwar is the perfect
place to go sunbathing while enjoying the sight of green coconut palm groves. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Exploring Maharashtra is one of the best ways to gain a full
appreciation of this intriguing state in India. The versatility of sites and
activities found within Maharashtra can provide something special for every
visitor. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Information by <a href="http://skedaddlecarhire.com.au/" rel="" target="_blank">Skedaddle Car Hire</a>, the
experts at road travel in Australia.If you need info on travelling by car, or a specific
destination in Australia, do not hesitate to visit their site.</div>
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Located in Rajasthan, Jaipur is one of the most beautiful
travel destinations in the world. Located in the Golden Triangle in India, this
internationally renowned destination provides the best of Indian culture. Large
and beautiful monuments are intertwined with bustling street life, making
Jaipur an experiencing to never forget.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can arrive in Jaipur without any prior knowledge and
still be swept away by its beauty. One of the most imposing attractions is the
City Palace. This exquisite palace is home to several cathedrals, breathtaking
gardens, and pathways perfect for a morning stroll. The City Palace is
certainly not to be missed, and you will be able to find something new every
time you visit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Jal Mahal palace is amazing to view. Resting alongside
the Man Sager Lake, this golden fortress is outstanding at sunset. You can
enter inside to view its exceptional history. Make sure to bring a camera
because this palace is beautiful from all angles. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jaipur is home to many temples. Each temple offers in own
unique flavor, and yet they all fit together to make exploration an immense
joy. Govind Devi Temple is home to the most renowned idol of Krishna in India.
This temple should be your first stop as it looks beautiful from both inside
and out.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Resting in the city center is Moti Doongari. This temple is
a great place to visit in the afternoon, as it provides a relaxing escape from
the bustling city. Nearby is the Lakshmi Narayan Temple. This white marble
temple is a modern and exceptional work of art.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a
must-see exhibit. This monument has 14 means of measuring time and astrology.
Each of the geometric carvings is perfectly set, and can predict eclipses, moon
patterns, and other motions in the sky. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Hawa Mahal was designed for woman to enjoy the street
life without actually walking in the street. From inside you can watch the busy
life outside while being swept away by the beautiful interior. This
multi-layered masterpiece of architecture is perfectly ventilated by over 900
windows. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is perfect for those
wishing to view classic Indian art. The museum also contains a wonderfully cozy
cafe and gift shop. A great place to view culture and relax from the heat
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At night, visit the Bazaar in the center of town. The Bazaar
is home to numerous foods, gifts, drinks, and social opportunities. Enjoy the
many items available for purchase, and make sure to strike conversation with
the locals. You can spend every night here and never tire of the activities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jaipur is one of the most beautiful places to visit. You can
experiencing the best of Indian culture, or even catch the <a href="http://www.boxoffice.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book of Mormon</a> at
the local opera house. Explore the amazing Jaipur and have the time of your life!<o:p></o:p></div>
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