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Nestled in the heart of Karnataka, Hampi is a treasure trove of history and culture. Embarking on a road trip to Hampi is like traveling back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Karnataka, is renowned for its ancient ruins and stunning landscapes. My recent road trip to Hampi was filled with excitement, discovery, and unforgettable moments. From the moment I arrived, I was…

The Mauryan Emperor , Ashoka after the great war of Kalinga got transformed from a cruel king to a follower of Buddha. Leaving his desire to win battles , the great king started a new mission in his life i.e to spread Buddhism & Peace through the teachings of Buddha. The Great Stupa at Sanchi was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd Century BCE to preserve and spread the Buddhist Philosophy.…

The Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Almost 8 km from Bhubaneswar , on the bank of Daya river , the Dhauli hills tells the story of the Emperor of the kinngdom of Magadha “Ashoka” getting transformed from Chandashok (cruel Ashoka) to Dharmashoka (Spiritual Ashoka) after the Kalinga War. The Kalinga War is also known as one of the largest and deadliest battle in Indian History was fought in ancient India around in 261 BC between…

The Mukteswara Temple at Bhubaneswar in the state of Odisha acclaimed as the ” Gem of Odishan Architecture” is one of the most refined and beautiful temples of Odisha. It was built sometime around 950 AD. The temple belongs to the Somavamshi Dynasty and is believed to be sculpted by Yayati I. Its design mark a transition point between the earlier phase and the next phase of experimentation of…

A beautiful hill near to Darjeeling, not so commercialized and so is still maintains its purity. Far away from any city noise or any pollution, Latpanchar is a heaven for the Rufous Necked hornbills. At an altitude of approx. 5000 ft above sea leave in the hilly region of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is a home for many beautiful birds.  It is situated in the lower Darjeeling hills in…

12000 artisans took 12 years (1243-1255 AD) to built one of the magnificent monuments in the world “The Sun Temple” of Konark. What we see today is just a glimpse of the glorified history, architecture and engineering dexterity of ancient Kalinga. Three times bigger than the remaining part today, once upon a time the first rays of Sun at the east coast of India used to touch the feet of statue of…

Nature is a beautiful gateway to relieve from the stressful of city life and the journey become an experience when you choose a place like Pench National Park, a place also known as the Mowgli land. This is the jungle wherein the epic story of “The Jungle Book” is plotted. This is the Jungle of Mowgli.

The majestic “Collarwali”. One of the most fond Tiger of Pench. Official name T-15, the…

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A previous summer capital of India under the British Rule, the beautiful hill station is also known as the Queen of the Himalayas. Darjeeling stands at the height of 2,050 meters above sea level, thus boasting of cool climes all year round and also recently witness snowfall during winter season after a long time.

Because of its weather it is one of the favorite destination for tourist from India also from abroad to spend a quality refreshing holidays here. The beautiful tea estates across the hills in Darjeeling produce the famous ‘Darjeeling Tea’. Darjeeling tea is internationally recognised and ranks among the most popular black teas in the world.

The toy train established back in 1881, still runs in this part and is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The third highest peak in the world and the highest in India, the Kanchenjunga peak is clearly visible from here and you can enjoy a panoramic view of the peak

Many visit this place for food specialities like momos, steamed stick rice, and mostly steamed foods are famous in this region. Many tourist visit this place for seeing the natural beauty of nature.

Places to visit:

Tiger hill : a must visit

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Japanese Peace Pagoda

Batasia Loop

Rope way

Tea Garden

Ghum Monastery

Senchal Lake

Mirik

Rock Garden

The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located 90 km (56 mi) from Darjeeling

So plan your next vacation to this beautiful hill station “Darjeeling”

  An example of one of the best planned engineering design made for the toy train to move, and now it is one of the most visited tourist place in Darjeeling, located on Hill Cart Road and takes approx. 20 minutes by taxi from Darjeeling town

Batasia Loop was commissioned in 1919, because it was an engineering requirement for the toy train to be able to move across the steep gradient. Batasia…

trekmyindia.com Jeep Safari at Kaziranga

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From merely few hundreds rhinos during 1970s to 2413 one-horned rhinos counted during the census in 2018. And they say that this number I sonly 12 more than that of count during 2015. In Kaziranga national park, also the Unesco World Heritage Site, the census is carried out every three years. This is a laudable conservation success story at Kaziranga, in Assam state, India, where two-third of the world’s population of the species are living.

The national park spread across around 430 sq km is also a home to many other animals and a destination for many migratory birds can be seen during the month of November & December. The weather condition i.e not so hot or so cold during winter and summer invites many tourist to spend few days with the wild life. However during rainy season i.e mainly during the month of July-August it becomes a difficult place for the people and also the animals here when the river Brahmaputra that passes through the national park start overflowing affecting a major part of the national park.

While the monsoon starts from February and the national park experience intermittent rains, the climate is good during October-May. However it is advisable to visit this place after checking the weather forecast in advance.

There are two nearby airports: Jorhat (123 km) and Guwahati (194 km) accessible by road.

There are Elephant safari as well as Jeep Safari available in the national park which is divided in to four ranges i.e Burapahar Range (Ghorakati), Eastern Range (Agaratoli), Kaziranga Range (Kohora) and Western Range (Bagori).

All the four ranges provides a different flavor and experience of the national park. While one-horned rhinos will be visible across all four ranges, there are also plenty of deers, boar, wild buffalo also many other animals and birds including the hornbill can be seen. Also the wild elephants can be seen during the safari. Sometimes Gibbons can be seen, that I found in my recent trip.

Timings for Elephant Safari;

Morning session: 5.30 am to 7.30 am

Afternoon session: 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Jeep Safari Timings:

Morning Jeep Safari:  07.00 am to 9:30 am

Afternoon Jeep Safari: 01.30 pm to 03.30 pm

While the days will be blocked with safari, there is an option of enjoying the Assamese dance and music and experience the culture in the evening at a place called Orchid Garden near Kohora.

Though Kaziranga is also declared as a Tiger reserve in the year 2006 and as per record there are more than 100 Royal Bengal Tigers are there in the forest, it is very hard to spot a tiger due to the size of the jungle areas. However in few instances people have seen in Wild Big Cat. May be I was not that lucky enough though I spend 2 complete days in Kaziranga.

There are many other wild life reserves are there in the state of Assam also near to Kaziranga. One should really plan for a comfortable days in and around Kaziranga to experience the wild from close.

I was impressed with a tagline I saw during my trip that aptly describe the state ” Adventure in Life….Awesome is Assam”

Its worth a visit  *****

A must visit place if you are in Bhubaneswar.  This place reflects the relation between human and animals and shows the way how they both can live together without any conflict.

Batasia Loop was commissioned in 1919, because it was an engineering requirement for the toy train to be able to move across the steep gradient. Batasia Loop was created by the British to counter such sharp descent. It is considered as one of the greatest engineering feats.

At the center of the Batasia Loop is the War Memorial .This was opened in 1995 to commemorate the Gorkha soldiers of the Darjeeling Hills who sacrificed their lives in various wars after India’s independence.

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Standing tall to defend the faith

The five golden feathers that holds the states

The abode of God, a paradise for monks …

Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five) … An immortal Saint

Until 1852, Kanchenjunga was the highest mountain in the world. Subsequently it was discovered that Mount Everest and K2 are the highest and second highest respectively. As on date Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and is the highest mountain of India with a height of 8,586 meters of the Kanchenjunga main peak.

It is one of the most difficult climbs in the world. Also one of the Purest Mountain. It can be viewed from Sikkim, Nepal, Darjeeling in West Bengal. The view from the top of Tiger hill, Darjeeling is mesmerizing during sun rise. The reflections of rays on the snow covered mountain peak make it a golden shrine.

Tigerhil can be reached from Darjeeling town in 45 minutes. However being the main attraction for the tourist in Darjeeling it is always advisable to start as early as possible to reach the Top. But all days are not same since the clouds can spoil the view. Better to check the weather in advance before leaving for the Tiger hill. It was a lucky day for me since the evening before there was snowfall at tiger hill and the sky was clear while visiting the Tiger hill.

Few Facts & Tales;

Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain in India and second highest in Nepal (after Mt. Everest)

The name Kangchenjunga translates “Five Treasures of Snow,” referring to Kangchenjunga’s five peaks.

Kangchenjunga was first climbed on 25 May 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band, who were part of a British expedition. However as per the promise given to the Chogyal that the top of the mountain would remain inviolate, they stopped short of the summit. The tradition continued to respect to the feelings of the people of Sikkim who believe it is a sacred place where the God live

There are four climbing routes to reach the summit of Kangchenjunga, three of which are in Nepal from the southwest, northwest and northeast, and one from northeastern Sikkim in India.

A British geological expedition in 1925 spotted a bipedal creature which they asked the locals about, who referred to it as the “Kangchenjunga Demon”.

The area around Kangchenjunga is said to be home to a mountain deity, called Dzö-nga or “Kangchenjunga Demon“, a type of yeti or rakshasa.

Pang Lhabsol, a festival commemorating the conservation of Mt. Kanchenjunga as the guardian deity of the state, is unique to Sikkim. It has its origin in the Lepcha people’s belief that the mountain is their place of origin.

The festival of Pang Lhabsol is held on the 15th day of the seventh month of the Tibetan calendar. A week prior, the lamas of Pemayangtse monastery in west Sikkim, where the festival takes place, offer prayers, invoking Dzonka – the popular local name for Kanchenjunga to protect the land and look after the people.