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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 establishe...

Switzerland of India: Kashmir

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Blessed with natural beauty, Kashmir offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, with trekking and skiing top of the agenda. Spectacular mountainous scenery and high-altitude ski resorts with some of the highest gondolas in the world provide unforgettable experience. Attractions in Kashmir include an abundance of religious sites known for their syncretism between Buddhism and Hindu religions, as well as a large number of Muslim religious sites. Ethnic villages, nomadic encampments, and raft rides down gorgeous river valleys are among the area's other highlights, with numerous urban gardens and wild flowering meadows providing great relaxations spots. Fascinating animals, such as ibexes, blue sheep, snow leopards, Tibetan wolves, and Eurasian lynxes all call Kashmir home. Kashmir is in Jammu and Kashmir. Where heaven and earth actually meet, mountains cradle the valleys in their green bosom and the  shikara  (houseboat) communities practically never set foot on earth!...

City of A hundred Spires: Prague

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Prague, City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the  Vltava  river, founded during  the gothic era, the capital of The Holy Roman Empire, now the capital of  Czechoslovakia . Prague has been the political, cultural, and economical centre of the Czech state for over 1100 years. Prague is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is among the most visited cities on the continent. Since 1992, the historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of  World Heritage Sites. Nicknames for Prague have included “the mother of cities”, “city of a hundred spires” and “the golden city”. Prague , Czech  Praha , city, capital of the  Czech Republic . Lying at the heart of  Europe , it is one of the continent’s finest cities and the major Czech economic and cultural centre. The city ha...

Pearl of the Adriatic: Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik, in the extreme south of Croatia, is known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. A rich and powerful city state until 1806, the proud city once known as Ragusa has a population of over 120,000. Structural damage suffered during the siege of 1991 and 1992, at the hands of the Yugoslav People's Army, has been repaired and visitors once again flock to this tranquil city, nestled between the Adriatic and Dinaric Alps. A wealth of sites lies within the walls of the pedestrian-only Old Town. Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first time or the hundredth, the sense of awe never fails to descend when you set eyes on the beauty of the old town. Indeed it’s hard to imagine anyone becoming jaded by the city’s white limestone streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic, or failing to be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls that protected a civilised, sophisticated republic for centuries. Although the shelling of Dubrovnik...

Šolta : The REturn To Innocence

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Welcome to the island of Šolta! Šolta is an island in Croatia. It is situated in the Adriatic Sea in the central Dalmatian archipelago, west of the island of Brač, south of Split and east of the Drvenik islands, Drvenik Mali and Drvenik Veli. The Island of Šolta is situated near Split, and, with only 9 nautical miles of distance and 6 ferry lines and 1 speedboat line per day during the season between them, has become practically a suburb of Split. Visit us if you’re near by- swap the perpetually crowded roads leading to cramped city beaches for a ferry ride, cool down on its deck and, in less than an hour, arrive at a destination with christal clear sea, numorous pebble beaches not busy with bathers, with realistic and affordable prices and where no one will bother you shouting “Zimmer frei!”. Tanned, salty and calm, leave the beach and head over to one of the numerous family-run farms on the island, and learn of the art of making oil, wine and honey. Beaches And Co...

The Rome : The Best Place To Travel In Winter

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-:The Rome City Is In Italy:- Italy's capital city, Rome is also known for a history that dates back to the eras of Octavian, Julius Caesar and Hadrian, among others. Left behind are structures like the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and dozens of churches, among other historic gems. Art enthusiasts will relish the trove of art housed at the Vatican Museums, and foodies will enjoy the splendid Italian fare, not to mention the gelato. And though its momentous past is the focus for many vacationers, Rome is also a fast-paced, modern and relevant city, with gleaming designer storefronts, sleek hotels and cutting-edge restaurants. -:Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi):- No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Fontana di Trevi, or Trevi Fountain. Located in the Quirinale district of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is known as one of the most stunning fountains in the world. But there’s a lot more than just beauty behind this famous fountain! Though it was one of ...

5 Stunning Towns Of Europe

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Europe is the quintessential home to beguiling beauty. While its cities are packed with a suave, urbane quintessence, its penultimate grandeur lies in its countryside. Bustling with a bucolic essence and engulfed by verdant valleys, the heart of Europe most certainly lies in its ethereal villages. The alluring milieu is enough to make your spirit waltz to the quixotic ecstasy of nature’s opera, and you’ll be lost in a rapturous reverie, as you surrender to the charming ambiance. That’s why we bring to you, a niche list of the mesmeric villages that you must visit on your next sojourn to Europe. 1. Ålesund – Norway Sitting pretty under the cerulean umbrella of dazzling skies, Ålesund is a beautiful town on the Western Coast of Norway. Renowned for its art nouveau style of architecture, this blissful place has risen from its ashes, after being consumed in a fire in 1904. Drown your senses in the magnificence of the Ålesund Harbor and admire the fleets as they cut through the ...