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If you are in Bangkok just for two days, and ask me how to best utilize your time, I would suggest you to visit this magnificent city in ruins. Here I’m sharing our day trip experience in 2019 with tips on how to get the best out of your day.
From ‘Kalikata’ to ‘Calcutta’ and eventually to ‘Kolkata’, the city might have changed its name several times over centuries, but Kolkata’s rich culture has more or less remained the same. This article is about my feelings and experiences of the eternal city with insights into the best of Kolkata to explore.
Sundarbans, literally meaning the ‘beautiful forests’, lives up to its name and reputation by all means. It derives its name from the dominant mangrove plant species- Heritiera fomes, or ‘Sundari’ in local language. Mangroves are arguably among the most beautiful forests with typical salt-water resistant trees growing inside water making for quite an fascinating sight. Here’s a guide on how to plan your trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The only hills-and-water fort in Rajasthan, Gagron was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as one of the six “Hill forts of Rajasthan”. The other five forts are in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer, all magnificent ones. However, Gagron Fort is the least visited of them all. This article is an effort to bring the grandeur of the fort to you.
One of the most majestic animals to still roam the surface of earth is the Rhinoceros, an endangered species. And one of their largest homes is the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. This makes it one of the most important National Parks in the world. The “UNESCO World Heritage Site” tag is just an official proof of it.
If you are a history or architecture lover, or you see poetry in archeological ruins, the north-central Indian circuit of “Khajuraho- Orchha- Jhansi” is just for you. For the nature lovers, there are some beautiful landscapes, forests and wildlife to explore as well. If you are looking for travel tips on this region, this article is your guide.
England often doesn’t augur that ‘ancient cultural’ vibe as its other western neighbors like Italy and Greece do. But England, (and the United Kingdom) is home to some of the most amazing symbols of ancient civilizations. The Avebury ring, Skara brae, Hadrian’s wall, Edinburg castle and Corfe castle are just a few to name. I had the opportunity of visiting two such ancient wonders- Stonehenge and Bath, in a day, in 2015.
A trip to the GHNP is one of the most surreal experiences I have had in the Himalayas. With stunning valleys and awe-inspiring mountains, this is going to be a major tourist destination in near future. If you want to know more, treat this article as a guide to the Great Himalayan National Park.
If there is one archaeological complex that took my heart away it was Hampi. An extraordinary empire of medieval India that rose again like a phoenix, time and again! Situated in the south Indian state of Karnataka, Hampi is quite a marvel. History, heritage, architecture, nature, culture- all packed into a bundle of extravagance. It’s indeed a true world heritage.