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Leh Ladakh -  Jammu and Kashmir. Leh is a town in the Leh district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, the seat of which was in the Leh Palace, the former mansion of the royal family of Ladakh, built in the same style and about the same time as the Potala Palace in Tibet - the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamshala, India, during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Leh is at an altitude of 3,524 metres (11,562 ft), and is connected via National Highway 1 to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway. In 2010, Leh was heavily damaged by the sudden floods caused by a cloud burst. Leh City The ruined Royal Palace at Leh Leh is located in Jammu and KashmirLehLeh Coordinates: 34°08′43.43″N 77°34′03.41″ECoordinates: 34°08′43.43″N 77°34′03.41″E Country     India State    Jammu and Kashmir District    Leh Deputy Commissioner    Avny Lavasa, IAS Area  • Total  
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Places to visit monsoon season In India : The Mid Monsoon Trips

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 Places to visit  monsoon season In India If you were waiting for the rains to be in their prime to plan a trip; it’s time. But if you want to go to places with lesser rainfalls, we have those as well. Don’t just hesitate planning a trip because you couldn’t finalize places to visit in August in India. Lined up for you are some very offbeat destinations to enjoy the mid-monsoon August and take advantage of the off-season prices! 1. Munnar, Kerala     Munnar, Places to visit in August in India Munnar (Source) Mist induced rolling tea gardens and spice plantation with dewdrops rolling from the leaves and branches, Munnar in August is a nothing short of a nature lover’s paradise. The high mountains half covered in mist while the rain revitalizes everything it can touch. It’s an ideal escape if you’re looking for some quiet time amidst the mountains. Not being a tourist season in August, you can enjoy all of this without any rush and the off season prices! 2. Cherr
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About Mussoorie - Time to visit , food , and more

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About Mussoorie      Mussoorie (Garhwali/Hindi: Masūrī) is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km (180 mi) north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani. The pin code for Mussoorie is 248179. Mussoorie as the “Queen of the Hills” has a lot going for it. The aura and aesthetics of the mountains comes alive in the lush forests, the stunning views and a kind of old-world charm that truly feeds the soul of the peace-loving traveller. Located at a height of 2005 meters and nestled in the foothills of the grand Garhwal Himalayan ranges, this lovely and very inviting travel destination doesn’t disappoint o
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About Paris - Time to Visit , Things to do and Much more

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About Paris   Paris is in the Paris department of the Paris-Isle-of-France region The French historic, political and economic capital, with a population of only 2.5 million is located in the northern part of France. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. Home to historical monuments such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel tower (320m), Bastille, Louvre and many more. Much of the city was re-designed by Haussmann in the 19th century. Paris has a population of more than 2 million people, and the city is divided into 20 "arrondissements" (districts) which are numbered 1 to 20.                                    The river Seine divides the city into the Rive Gauche on the south and the Rive Droite on the north banks of the river. The river is still very busy with commercial barges transporting cargo in and out, there is also much The historical name for the city is Parisii by the Gauls, however the Romans arrived in 52 B.C. and changed the name to Lutetia Paris, th
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The Toy Train:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

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History of DHR Toy Train   While the tea gardens had placed Darjeeling prominently on the map of world economy, the romantic saga of toy train deeply touched the heart of people all over the world. And this story dates back to the 1800s. By 1870s, Darjeeling had already become a well known hill station and a health resort.  India was then under the British colonial rule. Many Englishmen and their families, mostly from Kolkata would flock towards Darjeeling on vacations. As a result the traffic started increasing heavily in this part of the country. After all it was a beautiful scenic place with great weather.  Initially for several years, it used to be a long tedious journey from Kolkata that took well over two weeks to reach Darjeeling. One needed to take 219 miles steam engine hauled train journey up to Sahibgunj. The train was run privately by the Eastern Bengal Railways (EBR).  From here one needed to cross over the Ganges river by a steamer, then take a bullo
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Facts About - The Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal   The Taj Mahal (/ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ-/; meaning "Crown of the Palace") is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New7Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative. The Taj Mahal
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The Queen of the Hills: Darjeeling

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Located in the Indian state of West Bengal,  Darjeeling  is known for its tea industry. The city is located amidst the lower Himalayas that are also known as the Mahabharat Range. The town was developed in the mid-19th century by the British and soon the town came to be known for its vast tea estates that produce the best Tea in the country. The city was controlled by the kingdom of Sikkim till it was taken by the Gorkhas and subsequently the British. The town is located at an average elevation of 2050 meters and comes under the eastern Himalayan Zoo-geographic zone. The town is endowed with a rich cultural history and natural resources and due to its pleasant climate all year round, is a popular tourist spot. Tea gardens of Darjeeling Originally just a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently by  Nepal   and   Sikkim , Darjeeling grew in prominence during the mid 19th century when, because of its climate, the British first established a hill station there a
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