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Attending the Uttar Pradesh Travel Writers’ Conclave 2016

Anna
Attending the Uttar Pradesh Travel Writers’ Conclave 2016 In October 2016 I was honoured to attend the 2nd Uttar Pradesh Travel Writers’ Conclave in Varanasi hosting by Uttar Pradesh Tourism Board and Lonely Planet Magazine India. I was really excited to attend as most of the tourism boards in India,......

Why The Golden Temple is Better than the Taj Mahal: A Photo Essay

Anna
You simply can’t miss visiting the Golden Temple in Amritsar on your travels in India. It’s official name is actually Harmandir Sahib (which means the abode of God) but the Golden Temple name is commonly used by tourists due to the temple being covered in real gold. The Golden Temple is......

Visiting The Mata Lal Devi Temple in Amritsar: The Most Bizarre Temple in the World!

Anna
Amritsar is famous as the home of the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest gurdwara, but there is much more to see in this area of Punjab, North India. One of the most interesting, fun and craziest things I saw in Amritsar was totally unexpected. On the way to the border......

13 Photos that will inspire you to visit the Tibetan Monasteries of Bir Billing, India

Anna
The Tibetan Monasteries of Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh, India: A Photo Essay Bir Billing is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains in Himachal Pradesh, India. Bir is worth a visit as it is the 2nd best place in the world for paragliding and is home to......