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Kaleej Valley, Sikkim – An ideal tourist spot to romance with nature

Kaleej Valley in West Sikkim, is an ideal tourist spot to romance with the nature. The place offers the complete peace of mind. Covered by rivers from all sides like the Kaleej Khola in the North, Hee Khola in the West, Rangsang and Rangit in the South, Kaleej Valley is a hamlet with pristine looks […]

Tarapith, South Bengal – An esteemed temple town

An esteemed temple town of West Bengal Tarapith is located some 10 kilometers from Rampurhat in Birbhum district. It is the temple of Goddess Tara who is believed to be an avatar of Sati in Hinduism. The village rests amidst the dense vegetation. There are many legends associated with the origin of this temple. It […]

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – The land of Lakes

Located on the Malwa plateau Bhopal the capital city of Madhya Pradesh combines both the scenic beauty and the modern urban planning. It is a city of lakes. The city also has rich historical heritage. It was founded by Raja Bhoj in 11th century and was originally known as Bhojpal. The city today has an […]

Khali Estate, Uttarakhand – The Resort is shrouded by pine and oak forest overlooking the panoramic & the majestic snow clad central Himalayas

Uttaranchal, with Tibet to the north and Nepal to the east, is equally bifurcated into two historic regions of Garhwal and Kumaon. Lying in the east, Kumaon rests at its heart, with the magnificent sight of the great Himalayas, the tree-covered Binsar wildlife sanctuary and the Khali Estate. The Mountain Resort popularly known as Khali […]

Shantiniketan, South Bengal – Attractive landscape & cultural charms make the town ideal for a short vacation

Shantiniketan was a weekend hotspot for Kolkatans even before they started to feel the need for a weekend break. The rough yet attractive landscape and the many cultural charms make the town ideal for a short vacation. Shantiniketan  came into prominence in 1901 when Rabindranath Tagore’s dream of setting up an open-air school in the gurukul format took […]