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Recollections of pristine Himachal Pradesh

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Kaza Khas It is excitement that you want. The indomitable rush of adrenaline. Yet, at the same time, with peace and calm washing over you taking away the grime that has housed itself in the recesses of the mind, the undulating landscape of Himachal Pradesh, India, awaits you. These tracts of land have seduced many a traveller with its endless possibilities, spectacular views and crisp air. Whether you take off for the weekend, or vacation for a week, you will end up returning with a piece of the place in your heart. While people make a mad rush for Leh and Ladakh, many skip the similar landscapes of remote Himachal Pradesh in their rush to make it till there.  For travellers, the Spiti Valley is just as difficult to negotiate as is the Leh Valley, however, this is a road that is less travelled. Mountains, valleys and gushing streams. You will meet your traveller's dream right here in this state with its preludes of apple orchards and conifer forests.  ...

Visiting the past in Khajuraho

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Sound and Light show underway at the Western Temples When people talk about India the first images that have been fed to the people are a hazy reflection of the ancient architecture of the country. Images of temples, forts and castles swim deliriously in promotional ad films and documentaries on television; however, nothing beats the experience of actually visiting these places. The Khajuraho Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India are located about 175 kilometers southeast of Jhansi. They are one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites situated in India that attract a lot of tourists all year round. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Tourists and researchers alike can be found taking in the essence of that ancient time of royalty as the town itself has not flourished more than a tourist spot. Intricate sculptures adorning the walls of the temples. Khajuraho can be reached by road...