Rameshwaram Ramanathan Temple

Rameshwaram is one of the holiest places in India and is located on a beautiful island. It is separated by a small Pamban channel from Sri Lanka. According to the Hindu mythology, this is the place where Lord Rama created a bridge across the sea to Sri Lanka.Rameshwaram is located …

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DR. APJ Abdul Kalam House

Here is the residence of former President of India, an accomplished scientist and an inspirational figure.India’s most loved president APJ Abdul Kalam was from Rameshwaram, This is the place where he was raised, educated and lived with his family. The house is now turned into a museum where tourists can get …

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Madurai Meenakshi Temple

Located in the heart of the city of Madurai, the Meenakshi-Sundareshwarar temple is dedicated to goddess Meenakshi, the consort of lord Shiva. Madurai MeenakshiSundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). MeenakshiTemple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the …

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Dhanushkodi

Located at the south eastern tip of Pamban Island, Dhanuskodi is one of the unique attractions of Dhjanuskodi. It is located around  20 km away from Rameshwaram. The name Dhanuskodi literally means ‘end of bow’, which denotes the legend of Lord Rama and the Hindu sacred text Ramayana. One of the smallest towns …

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HAMPI – A UNESCO World Heritage, Karnataka, India

The magnificence of the ruins of temples and other structures of Vijayanagar, dating back to 1500 AD, is the main attraction of this place. According to some accounts, Hampi used to be the second largest city of the world. There are innumerable boulders around Hampi that are easy to climb. …

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Tongdosa Temple – Yangsan – S. Korea

Tongdosa temple is one of Korea’s five “Palace of the Jewel of Nirvana” temples, where the relics of the Buddha substitute for a statue. Precept Master Jajang brought the relics, including part of the Buddha’s robes, from China and enshrined them (646C.E). Consequently, the temple represents the Buddha of Korea’s …

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DARJEELING

28-09-2015  BAGDOGRA Airport  – DARJEELING. We arrived  atBagdogra Airport, picked up by our Travel Agent  and transfer to Darjeeling (95kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is …

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DARJEELING TO GANGTOK (SIKKIM)

01-10-2015 Morning transfer to Gangtok (105kms/4hrs). At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is one …

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GANGTOK TO LACHUNG

Gangtok toLachung (117Kms/6.5Hrs), en-route sightseeing at Singhik View point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls .Evening free to explore the beautiful Himalayan village. One of the most stunning Himalayan villages nestled in the lap of North Sikkim, Lachung is an epitome of scenic beauty peppered with tall dark mountains, …

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SIKKIM

05-10-2015 GANGTOK TO PELLING + PELLING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING – Oct 2015 We left for Pelling (123kms/6.5hrs) situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft. Pelling is a very small Himalayan town in West Sikkim. Pelling is the nearest  motor able point from Mt. Kanchendzonga, world’s 3rd highest peak, offers a good sunrise …

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