Anand – City in Gujarat, known as Milk Capital of India
Anand is the administrative center of the Anand district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is known as the ‘Milk Capital of India’. The city that was the base of ‘Operation Flood’ spearheaded by AMUL or Anand Milk Union Limited led by Dr. Varghese Kurien, who was popularly called the ‘Milkman of India’.
Rajsamand Lake in Rajasthan – The 2nd Largest Artificial Lake in India
Rajsamand Lake also known as Rajsamudra Lake is the 2nd largest artificial lake in India. The lake in the city of Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Located 67 kms away from Udaipur, the lake built by Maharana Raj Singh. The lake is approximately 2.82 km wide, 6.4 kms long and 18 mtrs deep.
Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Rajasthan – India’s Only Fort Built Without Foundation
Gagron fort is amongst the best-known hill forts of Rajasthan, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort built on the confluence of 2 rivers namely Kali Sindh, and Ahu. Its location provides a tranquil backdrop and makes a stunning sightseeing option.
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Kumbhalgarh fort is one of the biggest forts of Rajasthan and India, and has great historical significance. Birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the legendary ruler of Mewar, the fort is located on a hilltop and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort wall with a circumference of over 36 sq. kms are the largest in India as such called the ‘Great Wall of India’
Ranthambore National Park – One of the Largest Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan, India
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India; named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, is one of the largest tiger reserves of India. Spread over an area of 1,334 sq. kms; it is bounded to the north by Banas River and to the south by Chambal River. Initially established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, it was declared one of the ‘Project Tiger’ reserves in 1973 and a national park on 1 November 1980.
Bhangarh Fort in Alwar, Rajasthan – India’s Most Haunted Fort
The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Alwar, Rajasthan. The fort was built by Bhagwant Das, as residence for his second son, Raja Madho Singh. The well-preserved fort is located on the border of Sariska Tiger Reserve. The fort built by Kachwaha Rajput kings is located at the foothills of Aravali ranges on a sloping terrain.
Sandakphu – Trek to See Four of the World’s Five Highest Peaks
Sandakphu or Sandakpur is a 3636 mtr high mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit with a few hotels. See Mount Everest, Mount Kangchenjunga, Mount Lhotse and Mount Makalu.
Lahore – Cultural Capital of Pakistan and Seat of Sikh Empire
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the country’s 2nd largest city after Karachi. It is the largest city and historic cultural capital of Pakistan, known as most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan city. According to traditions, Lahore was named after Lava, son of the Hindu god Rama, who founded […]
Abandoned Jain Temples of Nagarparkar, Pakistan
The Nagarparkar Jain Temples are a group of 14 abandoned Jain temples located in and around the town of Nagarparkar taluka of Tharparkar, Sindh province of Pakistan. Nagarparkar has great historical significance, boasting famous sites of the Bodhesar mosque, fortresses, and abandoned Jain temples. Besides abandoned Jain temples, there is a mosque that has been […]
Dachigam National Park – Last Refuge of Hangul
Located in the Zabarwan mountain range of Western Himalayas, Dachigam National Park is located mere 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the capital of union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The national park’s name that covers a core area of 141 km2 literally means “ten villages”, a reference to the ten villages that were relocated for […]
