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January 3, 2023

De-mystifying India’s Magnetic Hill

Did you know that there is a place in Himalayan Kashmir that defies nature’s basic laws? It’s the Magnetic Hill in India’s Ladakh region.

December 30, 2022

Loktak Lake – The floating islands of India

The word Loktak, ‘lok’ means ‘stream’ and ‘tak’ means ‘the end.’ Its the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, located in the state of Manipur.

December 19, 2022

Bhangarh Fort – The only “legally haunted” place in India

While it was once a grand architectural marvel built by local ruler Raja Bhagwant Das, the sprawling fort and its immediate surroundings are now known as India’s most haunted location. With lots of spooky tales and myths behind it, it makes for one hell of an intriguing place to visit.

December 17, 2022

The Tragic Tale behind the Famed Nohkalikai falls

When you search for Meghalaya on the internet, you will almost always see images of the iconic Nohkalikai waterfall in Cherrapunjee. Nohkalikai Falls plays a role in a dramatic legend with a truly heartbreaking and terrible story that led to its christening.

December 1, 2022

Ultimate Destinations for Skiing in India

Apart from the various adventure sports that are in the country, here are a few of the best places to ski in India.

November 22, 2022

Unraveling the Bloody Tales of Shaniwar Wada

The 286-year-old Shaniwar Wada fort is one of the most renowned and prestigious forts in the region, and it is a reminder of the proud Maratha Empire. Not only Shaniwar Wada witnessed an iconic love story; it has also been the site of political conspiracy, betrayal, family bitterness, and brutal murder.

November 21, 2022

Malana – Little Greece in India

Malana village, located in the Malana Nala, a side valley of the Parvati valley, is cut off from the outside world. There are several theories as to how the village came to be. But a lesser-known fact is that the villagers believe they are direct descendants of “Alexander the Great,”.

November 16, 2022

The Forgotten Stepwells: Masterpieces from India’s Past

Every great civilisation has made a unique contribution to the pantheon of world architecture. India gave the world the stepwell, which elevated the humble act of collecting water into an extravagant piece of public theatre.

November 8, 2022

Mysteries Of The Konark Sun Temple

The mysteries of Konark Sun Temple are surrounded by fascinating myths, and folklore, both solved and unsolved. From the secrets behind the closed entrance of the temple to the ghostly spirits of the dancers from more than a century ago, the temple is home to a lot of fascinating mysteries.

October 17, 2022

Unfolding the Haunting Mysteries of Kuldhara

The town of Kuldhara was formerly prosperous but is now in ruins, with only a few run-down open buildings remaining.

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