Achrol Fort – A Forgotten Fort Near Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Achrol fort is actually named the Achalgarh fort. It should not be confused with the Achalgarh fort located near Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, as the capital of Rajasthan is full of forts and palaces located in and around its vicinity.
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.
Atal Tunnel – An Engineering Marvel
The Atal Tunnel (Himachal Pradesh) passes through Rohtang pass and the longest highway tunnel in the world. It is connecting Manali to Lahul-Spiti valley throughout the year. The south portal of the tunnel is located at a distance of 25 km from Manali at an altitude of 3060 meters, and the North portal is located […]
Annapurna Circuit Trek – A Trekking Paradise
The Annapurna Circuit Trek within the mountain ranges of central Nepal, is the 2nd most famous treks in Nepal after the Mount Everest base camp trek. It has grown in popularity in the past few years. The total length of the trekking route varies between 160–230 km, depending on where motor transportation is used and […]
Forts of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is known for its rich history and culture. The state has seen considerable influence of various dynasties. Every ruler left their mark be it the Yadavs, Ahmednagar Sultanate, Mughals, and Marathas in the form of numerous forts, strategically built-in locations that allowed them vantage view and alerted them of advancing enemies. There are over […]
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve – The Twin National Parks
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, was established in 1982 and is located in the Himalayan mountains in the northern part of the country, includes core areas of Nanda Devi mountain park and Valley of Flowers national parks, both of which are World Heritage site. The National Park was inscribed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in […]
