Standing on a tiny isle, 500 metres off the coast, in the middle of Worli Bay, Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and tomb, incorporating the tomb of Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly riches just before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The tomb …
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Top 10 Places to Visit Near Kolkata in Monsoon
Kolkata the land of roshogulla, the city of joy and the first capital of British India is as diversified in its nature as it is in its name. This city is amazing as there is a strange balance of history and modernity, development and natural beauty and everything opposite just …
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Top 10 Places to Visit Near Pune in Monsoon
The clouds, the rains and greenery is all that you need for getting respite from the scorching heat of summers and this is what monsoons are all about. The high heat of summers try burn away everything on this planet but soon the winds of monsoon save the souls and …
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Top 10 Places to Visit in India in Monsoon
Monsoon is a much awaited season in India. After the scorching heat of summers, monsoon brings the much needed respite. The rains in monsoon sooth the souls and fill the heart with joy. This is one of the best seasons when one can think of vacations. If you are not …
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Top 10 Places to Visit near Delhi in Monsoon
Delhi is one place that experiences a lot of heat waves during summer and the temperatures can go up to as much as 43⁰ C. The summers in Delhi are hot and humid and therefore people keep waiting for the showers of monsoon that help the temperature to dip a …
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Red Fort – One of the Largest Forts in the World
Located in the centre of Delhi, Red Fort is a historical monument built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century. The red sandstone walls of the massive Fort attribute to its name – Red Fort (Lal Qila). Earlier the Fort was called Qila-e-Mubarak as it was the residence …
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India Gate – One of the Largest War Memorials in India
India is blessed with several prestigious historic monuments amongst which India Gate is of a great patriotic value. Moreover, its location being in the capital city of India adds to its importance. It is a 42 m high stone structure which symbolizes victory. It is an important war memorial of …
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Gandhi Smriti – A Museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi, the father of nation of India was shot dead in 30 January 1948. Gandhi Smriti is a memorial which is made to pay tribute to the Mahatma at – 5, Tees January Road of Delhi, the place where he was shot. The main objective of the place is …
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Humayun’s Tomb – The First Monumental Mausoleum of India
The magnificent garden tomb, Maqbara-e-Humayun (or Humayun’s Tomb) is great example of Mughal architecture in India inspired by Persian style of architecture. The garden tomb built in 1570 is first of its kind and hence is of a particular cultural significance. Persian and Indian craftsman worked together to build the …
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Chandni Chowk – One of the Oldest and Busiest Markets of India
Counted amongst the oldest and busiest markets of India, Chandni Chowk is located in Delhi, the capital of the country. Chandni Chowk is always buzzing with life. The environment here is full of spirit. Waves of people can sweep you away if you remain static for a moment on the street. …
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