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Bhramasarovar
The focus of attention at Kurukshetra is the sacred Bhramasarovar, India’s largest ceremonial tank. According to Hindu holy texts, the ghat-flanked tank was created by Lord Brahma. Sadhus crowd the ghats and the ashrams beside the tank display dioramas of scenes from the Hindu epic
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Betla (Palamau) National Park
The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is October to April. If you can stand the heat, May is the prime time for tiger spotting as forest cover is reduced and animals venture out in search of waterholes. Jeep safaris can be arranged privately at the park gate. You
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Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple
While visiting the markets at Karol Bagh, it’s worth making a detour to the surreal Jhandewalan Hanuman temple near Jhandewalan metro station. As well as a 34m-high Hanuman statue that soars above the train tracks, you can follow passageways through the mouths of demons to a series
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West Wing
The West Wing belongs to one set of the family’s descendants, the Menezes-Braganças, and is filled with gorgeous chandeliers, Italian marble floors and antique treasures from Macau, Portugal, China and Europe. Despite the passing of the elderly Mrs Aida Menezes-Bragança in 2012, th
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Umananda Mandir
The temple complex sits on a small forested river island, accessed by a 15-minute ride on a ferry (₹20 return, half hourly 8am to 4.30pm) from Kachari Ghat , which itself offers attractive afternoon river views. Many visitors feel the Shiva temple, which sits atop the island, is le
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Tomb of Tansen
Tucked away in the winding lanes of the old town, and in the same compound as the resplendent tomb of Mohammed Gaus, is the smaller, simpler tomb of Tansen, a singer much admired by Akbar and held to be the father of Hindustani classical music. Chewing the leaves from the tamarind
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National Zoological Gardens
Popular with families and couples, India’s biggest zoo is set in 86 hectares. In fact, the grounds are so extensive you may have trouble finding the animals. Kept in reasonably considerate conditions are lions, tigers, elephants, hippos, rhinos, spectacular birds and monkeys who pe
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Shri Vishal Jain Museum
This museum features some remarkable – if randomly displayed – exhibits of Jain artwork and artefacts up to 500 years old. In the basement is a surprising circular temple with mirror walls and centuries-old images of four tirthankars (great Jain teachers). It’s 500m down the street
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Rani Sipri’s Mosque
This small mosque near the ST bus stand is also known as the Masjid-e-Nagira (Jewel of a Mosque) because of its graceful construction, with delicately carved minarets and domed tomb with fine jali screens. It was commissioned in 1514 by Rani Sipri, the Hindu wife of Sultan Mahmud B
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Krishnarajendra Market
For a taste of traditional urban India, dive into the bustling Krishnarajendra Market and the dense grid of commercial streets that surround it. Weave your way around this lively colourful market past fresh produce, piles of vibrant dyes, spices and copperware. The colourful flower
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Casa dos Costa
Though it’s not open to the public, seek out the beautiful Casa dos Costa-Frias, down a side road just opposite Candolim’s football field, which belonged to relatives of the influential Pinto family. It was built in the early 18th century, and stands behind a white, cross-topped ga
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Bandhavgarh National Park
If your sole reason for visiting a national park in India is to see a tiger, look no further. Though its not as easy as it used to be, a couple of days at Bandhavgarh should net you a tiger sighting in this relatively small park, whose Tala Range boasts the highest density of Royal
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Panchachuli Weavers Factory
The Panchachuli Weavers Factory employs some 700 women to weave, market and sell woollen shawls. The shop here has a wider range of products than at the small shop in the Mall. Taxis charge ₹150 return to the factory, or you can walk the 3km – follow the continuation of Mall Rd to
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Namgyal Gompa
Namgyal Gompa is the monastery in the Tsuglagkhang Complex. You can watch the monks in lively debate in the courtyard from 2pm to 3pm daily except Sunday, sealing points of argument with a foot stamp and theatrical clap of the hands. The Dalai Lamas residence, not open to the publi
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Nageshwara Temple
Founded by the Cholas in 886, this is Kumbakonams oldest temple, and is dedicated to Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king. On three days of the year (in April or May) the sun’s rays fall on the lingam. The Nataraja shrine just to the right in front of the inner sanctum
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Madhav National Park
Madhav National Park is scattered with relics from the Scindias’ hunting days – a shooting box, hunting lodge and sailing club. The last tiger was shot many years ago, but the 355-sq-km park is still home to leopards, antelope, deer, wild boar, wild dogs and mugger crocodiles. A 20
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Maritime Museum
In a pair of former bomb shelters, this museum traces the history of the Indian navy, as well as maritime trade dating back to the Portuguese and Dutch, through a series of rather dry relief murals and information panels. Theres plenty of naval memorabilia, including a couple of mo
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Lloyd Botanical Gardens
These pleasant gardens contain an impressive collection of Himalayan plants, most famously orchids and rhododendrons. Follow the signs along Lochnager Rd from the Chowk Bazaar bus and jeep station, until the hum of cicadas replaces the honking of jeeps at the main entrance. A map i
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Raja Rani Mandir
Built around 1100, this temple surrounded by manicured gardens is famous for its ornate deul (temple sanctuary) and tower. Around the compass points are pairs of statues representing eight dikpalas (temple guardians). Between them, nymphs, embracing couples, elephants and lions pee
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Nurseries
Kalimpong is a major flower exporter and produces about 80% of India’s gladioli and sundry orchid varieties. Visit Nurseryman’s Haven at Holumba Haven to see some 200-odd species of orchids; Santi Kunj to see anthuriums and the bird of paradise; and Pineview Nursery to gaze at its
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