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Mandu - The City Of Joy

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�I know of no place so pleasant in climate and so pretty in scenery as Mandu during the rains.� ~ Emperor Jahangir. In this "City of Joy", the lyrical voice of Rani Roopmati across the Narmada recalls the noble love tales of Baz Bahadur and Rani Rupmati. The fortress of joy, Mandu is located at an elevation of 634 m in the Vindhya Range. The fortress is enclosed in the 37 km long battlements. In this well-defended plateau, one could find the wealth of palaces, mansions, pleasure pavilions, mosques and tombs. Thus, Mandu showcases structures that are considered as fine specimens of Afghan style of architecture. During monsoon, the hill range of Mandu is at its best in natural scenery. The entire area is covered in lush greenery with number of torrents and brooks, gushing down into the narrow valley. The beauty of the place is further enhanced by numerous ponds and lakes dotted across. View from Jahaz Mahal in Mandu Every structure in Mandu is an architectural gem and these w

Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter 2016 | Helicopter Service from Baltal

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The annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave will soon commence. This write up talks about why and who should choose Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter besides underlining the religios significance and important things to keep in find while planning for Baba Barfani yatra. Dates for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2016 This holy pilgrimage will commence from 2nd July, 2016. All the preparations for this annual event is done by the administration and government of Jammu & Kashmir.  The temple is located at a height of 13,000 feet, and therefore high altitude illness and the effects of extreme cold are quite common here. Amarnath Yatra Helicopter Services from Baltal are available for elderly, families and those short on time Despite of such tedious and challenging trek, the indispensable faith of pilgrims inspires them to travel up to the cave temple of Baba Barfaani - as the ice form of lingam is referred to. However, tourists who are running short of time, the Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter tour package

Top 10 Places To Visit In India In March Plus A Bonus

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March, the month of the spring season, makes everything in the surroundings appear fresh and clean. Blossoms all around make the place appear colorful and vibrant. Thus, there are various travel destinations in India that are best known for their pleasant climate in the month of March. Thus, here is a small rundown depicting some of the major tourist destinations in India that are worth a visit during the month of March. Lakshadweep Islands Lakshadweep - The tiniest Union Territory of India with 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged bank. Lakshadweep, formerly popular as the Laccadives, located around 400 km from the western coast of India in the Arabian sea, is one of the union territories of the country. The 12 islands make it a beautiful travel destination in India. The major highlights are 5 submerged banks, three beautiful reefs, mosques, villages and more. In addition to this, the travel destination is also popular amidst adventure seekers as there are various water sports and acti