In my childhood days the name Lal Qila invariable evoked a confusing reaction in my mind. For some reason I always associated the Agra fort (aka Akbar Fort) to actually be the Lal Qila( Red Fort). This is probably because it was built before the Red fort at Delhi. Incidentally, the Red Fort at Delhi was earlier...
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Located on Hailey Road, very close to Connaught Place in New Delhi, IndiaNew Delhi is the Capital of the Republic of India and is very well connected by Air, rail and road. The city has undoubtedly the best infrastructure in the country.Delhi is connected by its Metro network from any nook and corner...
Day-wise itinerary of my trip
Day 1- Enjoy the drive on Delhi-Agra Yamuna Expressway. Stopover at Vrindavan, Mathura and Gokul before heading to Agra. Day 2- Drive to Fatehpur Sikhri and enjoy the old capital of Emperor Akbar before driving back to Agra. Have a sumptuous meal and then head to Agra fort. After...
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Altitude: 6700 ft ( 2042 metres). Sandakphu, poised at an altitude of 3,636 meters is the highest point in the district.Best Time to visit: March to May( pleasant) Sep-Oct ( fairly warm), Alternate season : Nov- Dec ( Cold); Jan- Feb ( Very cold)Rainy season: June to AugustLanguages spoken: Nepali is the predominant...
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Normal Monsoon season in India : June- SeptemberDistance betwen Mumbai to Panchgani: 250 Kms, takes about 5 hoursPanchgani to Mahabaleshwar: 20 Kms, takes about 40 MinsMahableshwar to Pratapgad Fort: 21 Kms takes about 45 MinsMahableshwar to Harihareshwar: 115 Kms, takes about 4 KmsHarihareshwar to Diveagar via Shrivardhan: 35 Kms takes about 1 hourDiveagar...
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Nearest Railway station: Madhukunda- 2 Kms from Shunuri village. Auto rickshaw from the railway station is available to reach the Shunuri village. Nearest major city: Asansol- Approx 30 Kms from Shunuri. The local passenger train between Asansol and Adra stop at Madhukunda. It is the 3rd station from Asansol. The first two...
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Currency: Armenian Dram; ₹ 1 is approximately 6 DramCapital- Yerevan sometimes called Erevan. The history of the city dates back to the 8th century BCSafety: Armenia is considered to be one of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers as well as for families. Low crime level and the hospitality...
There are multiple reasons to visit the vibrant city of Hong Kong. The wonderful coastline, beautiful nature trails, Disneyland, the list is just endless. However, my first recollection of Hong Kong was owing to the Bruce Lee movie " Enter the Dragon", shot in a coastal town called Stanley, locally known as Chek Chue. This island continues...
Asava fort (आसावा गड़) is located in Palghar on a hill about 1070 feet high. Palghar has eight forts divided into two groups - five sea forts that are along the coast to the west, and three hill forts on the sub-range of the Sahyadris to its east. This satellite picture provides a good reference to the...
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Entry tickets: ₹ 25/- for Indian Nationals. Children below 15 years are provided free entryBIMSTEC/SAARC Citizen: ₹25/- per adultForeign nationals: ₹300/- per Adult Duration: 1 hour 3 minutesPlaces to cover: The Aga Khan Palace that houses a museum, Kasturba Gandhi Smarak and the beautiful landscaped gardenWell maintained public toilets are available on the...
