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In pictures | 6 things to do in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
With forts, palaces, temples, and a bit of river rafting, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh has options for history buffs as well as adventure seekers. Here are six things to do in the town on the banks of Betwa river.
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5 ways to explore Gwalior, the UNESCO city of music
Swadesh Darshan: When in Gwalior, don't miss Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Saas Bahu Temple, Jai Vilas Palace Museum and kachoris and malai kulfi at Sarafa Bazaar.
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From the ongoing Kerala Literature Festival to BLR Habba, 5 Indian literature festivals to attend in 2024
January 11-14: Kerala Literature Festival. February 1-5: Jaipur Literature Festival. October 3-6: Kumaon Literature Festival to be held in Singapore this year. Also in October: Tata Literature Live. December 7-8: Bangalore Literary Festival
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8 best caves to visit for a dose of Indian history, art and spirituality
Many of these caves have extraordinary sculptures and carvings, from wood in rock-cut temples to imitate the texture and grain, dating back to pre-historic times as well as has religious significance for Jains, Hindus and Buddhists.
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4 national parks to explore the diversity of Rwanda
The country is most famous for its mountain gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park.
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Love of Food: An odyssey through Georgia
Georgian food is a symphony of tastes and textures — this tiny country on the crossroads of the Silk Route between Europe and Asia, draws inspiration from the various cultures and nations that have invaded it as well as been its guests — with influences from China, Persia, Central Asia and Russia.
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Eating your way through Kazakhstan, which allows Indians 14 days of visa-free travel
Kazakh cuisine is a tapestry of flavours and cultural influences from neighbouring nations like Iran, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Russia. It's also got spices from abroad, thanks to being on the Silk Route.
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River cruising is the new way to see India
Soak in the country's sights and sounds along its many waterbody cruises; here's a list of some cruises plying on the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra in the east and the Vembanad Lake in the south.
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6 boutique hotels that are small, stylish, and not quite in a fashionable urban setting
Most boutique hotels are built around a theme, be it architecture, design, heritage or art. These properties usually have an underlying philosophy, and a high employees-to-guests ratio.
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Long Weekend Plans | 36 Hours in Hong Kong
The former British colony and current special administrative region of China offers high energy, spectacular skylines, skyscrapers and notoriously high-priced real-estate, but also deep-rooted traditions, culture, heritage and foodie delights — a marriage between the East and West.
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Little bites through Europe’s vegan capital, Berlin
Burgers without meat, cakes without eggs and ice cream without regular milk are all becoming increasingly common in Berlin. There are also animal-free butchers, selling meat-free versions of smoked bacon strips and mince.
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Long Weekend | 36 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos
From Buddhist wats (temples) to French architecture, there's a lot to see in the world's most heavily-bombed nation, but a long weekend is good enough to explore its UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang.
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Resort review: This boutique property near Alappuzha positions itself as an Ayurvedic hospital
Among the retreats that opened their doors in 2022 is Amal Tamara, a boutique property in Mannancherry village, near Alappuzha in Kerala, offering a holistic treatment, from Ayurvedic massages, meditation, and an in-house doctor and chef curating treatments and meals according to what your body requires.
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Iceland in a week: Songs of ice and fire in the Nordic island country
From an 11th-century Norse explorer to 21st-century 'Game of Thrones' fans, the unique land and myriad wonders of Iceland, where hot springs and cold glaciers co-exist in harmony, have long drawn many a curious soul.
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Budget travel | Jordan, the Hashemite kingdom, is a country of beauty and contrasts
A progressive monarch and friendly people make Jordan an even more alluring destination, and an affordable one, well within Rs 3 lakh.
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Bagan: Myanmar's city of a thousand pagodas
Here's a pagoda, there's a pagoda. In Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are no walls or arrows telling you which way to go, but plenty of Buddhas, with serious to smiling visages, to keep you company amid the ruins and dirt roads of this ancient temple town.
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MC Travel Special: Indian weddings go south
Many Indians are now choosing to tie the knot in underrated south Indian destinations, which offer a mix of the mountains, beaches, and heritage.
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MC Travel Special | A nature walk in the Maldives
We usually think of marine life when we think of the Maldives. But cycling along the beaches of Lhaviyani Atoll, we discover plants that grow resiliently by the ocean, in the sand.
