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29/02/2020

Did you know that Darjeeling Toy Train or Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has been conferred heritage status by UNESCO?

This train runs from NJP station to the township of Darjeeling and covers a distance of 88 Km. A visit to Darjeeling is never complete without experiencing a joyride on the toy train. The diesel engines could easily be 100 years old and although the ride is not as fast as your usual car ride, there is a certain sense of nostalgia and pride in riding these age-old compartments.

The toy train runs from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling and passes areas like Siliguri, Kurseong and Ghoom in between. Darjeeling happens to be the topmost point of the route and is located at an altitude of 7,400 feet above sea level. The toy train literally sways through the enticing loops on the hill ways.

One such loop is the Batasia Loop that is situated between Ghoom Station and Darjeeling. From this point, you can experience a stunning view of the town of Darjeeling nestled in the lap of hills and the majestic Mount Kanchenjunga in the backdrop.

Darjeeling Toy Train Joyride: Train Timings And Fare
Although we recommend you to book your joyride well in advance since peak seasons tend to cause an unwanted rush, there are several schedules that you can choose from if you have not pre-booked your seat. The first train starts at 7:40 AM and the last train runs at 4:20 PM. In between, 18 rides go back and forth. You can choose between a steam engine ride and a diesel engine ride.

A steam engine ride is more expensive than a diesel engine ride.

Train Fare
Steam Engine: Rs. 1405/-. This is for first-class seats only.

Diesel Engine: Rs. 805/-. All seats are first-class seats.

Booking Joyride Trains
Booking joyride trains is as simple as booking any other train in Darjeeling. You can book online as well as queue up at the counters for offline booking.

25/02/2020

Dzukou Valley, a lesser known pocket of paradise for trekkers and wanderers in search of solitude amidst nature, is situated at the border of Nagaland and Manipur.

Located at 2438 meters above sea level and behind the Japfu Peak (Nagaland’s second highest), Dzukou Valley is believed to have gotten its name from its namesake river which means ‘cold waters’.

The picturesque landscape offers a panoramic view of gentle rolling hills that are guaranteed to have a spellbinding effect.During the rainy season, the entire valley is carpeted with flowers, lending it a very special charm. The trek offers lush green views speckled with a wide variety of flora even as the meandering twin rivers of Dzukou and Japfu offer their company guaranteeing tobestow a feeling of serenity and tranquility.

Mostly visited during the full bloom season, the beauty of the valley is best appreciated when lilies in white and pink, aconitums, euphorbias, and hundreds of other botanical species in varied colours adorn the valley in monsoon.

Dzukou Valley Kohima
Also known as the Valley of Flowers, the Dzukou Valley is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the North East. Located at an altitude of 2450 meters, it is considered to be one of the most famous adventure spots in Kohima, Nagaland. It is located behind the Japfu range, another important travel destination for tourists in the state.

Mostly visited during the full bloom season, the beauty of the valley is best appreciated when lilies in white and pink, aconitums, euphorbias, and hundreds of other botanical species in varied colours adorn the valley in monsoon.

If you are an avid trekker and love the nature, explore the 3-4 kilometer steep climb to this exotic valley. A 17 kilometer trek from Viswema Village to Dzukou will take you 5-6 hours. And another trek from Dzukou Valley to Zakhama, 15 kilometers, will take you about 3-4 hours.

Dzukou Valley is located just 30 kilometers from Kohima, you can stop by the shops at the city center and pick up some souvenirs for family and friends back at home. You can also shop for local handicrafts and textiles. Stop by at local restaurants to interact with the Nagas and taste their typical cuisine of dried pork, steam bamboo fish and more.

You can carry forward the trek to the village on foot thereafter. The natural beauty enroute the trekking path is worth all the hardships. You can also take rest at the shelters made on the way and sit back and enjoy the greenery surrounding you.

You can also trek to the Japfu range and camp at the peak, which offers a splendid view of the entire valley.

You can also explore the natural caves and rocks to get familiar with the countryside.

24/02/2020

Everyone loves a mystery or a haunted story. Especially if it has a plethora of legends ranging from ghosts to black magic up its sleeve. Bhangarh fort provides all these in abundance too. A Place that has so many spooky stones around it that it arouse one’s interest immediately. Bhangarh, once glorious now feared. A place whose only inhabitants now are only an army of monkey and langoors. Located at the border of the Sariska Tiger reserve in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Bhangarh fort is a 17th century fort, infamous all over the world for being the ‘Most haunted place in India’. Even the Archeological survey of India (ASI) has forbidden the locals and tourists from entering the fort between sunset and sunrise, and locals have moved their town outside the limits of forts.

The town of Bhangarh was established in 1573 by King Bhagwant Das who had two sons. Elder one was Man Singh, the famous General of Mughal Emperor Akbar and the second one was Madho Singh. Bhagwant Das laid the foundation of Bhangarh as the residence of his second son, Madho Singh who lived and ruled here his entire life. Madho Singh named the city after his grandfather Bhan Singh and that’s where ‘Bhangarh’ comes from.
The fort, which is actually a small city composed of temples, palaces and multiple gates, covers a large area of land at the foot of mountain. But despite its beauty and the picturesque scenery, the fort is steeped in dark tales and became completely abandoned by 1783.

The historic ruins is said to have sent many a pulse racing because of the stories that are told, but the architecture merits equal attention. Bhangarh is a grand monument, indeed. One cannot help but feel sad that its praiseworthy architecture now lies buried in its legends.
Now what really happened here, no one knows for certain? There is very little information about this place in history books and almost next to no information about the kings who ruled here.
It is said that the decline Bhangarh fort started in 1630 after Chhatr Singh, son of Madho Singh got killed in a violent attack. The decline continued until 1783 when the fortress and the city were completely abandoned following the year’s famine.

According to a myth, Bhangarh was cursed by the Guru Balu Nath, causing the towns evacuations. Balu Nath sanctioned the establishment of the town but said: “The moment the shadows of your palaces touch me, the city shall be no more!” Ignorant of such foreboding, one ambitious descendant raised the palace to such a height that it shadowed Balu Nath’s forbidden retreat and thus the town was devastated as prophesied. The small smadhi where Balu Nath is said to lie buried is still there.

The other myth is as follows: The charm of princess of Bhangarh Ratnavati was said to be matchless in all of Rajasthan. Being eighteen years old, the princess started getting matrimonial offers from other states. In the same region there lived a ta***ic, a magician well versed in the occult, named Singhia who desperately in love with the princess knew that he would never be allowed to even see her, let alone meet her. One day, he saw the princess’ maid in the market buying scented oil for her. Seeing this, he got an idea by which he could meet the princess. He used his black magic and put a spell on the oil which would hypnotize the princess by her merely touching the oil, and she would surrender herself. The princess foiled this plan though. She had seen the ta***ic enchanting the oil and she therefore threw it away, whereupon the flagon rolled over a stone. As soon as the oil touched the stone, it started rolling towards the wicked ta***ic and crushed him. While dying, Singhia cursed the palace with the death of all who dwelt in it without any rebirth in their destinies. The very next year there was as battle between Bhangarh and Ajabgarh and Ratnavati died.

23/02/2020

12 Jyotirlinga Story

The meaning of Jyotirlinga is the radiance of the Linga or Radiance of Shiva. Mahadev or Shiva is of foremost importance in Hinduism. He is the main pillar of the Holy Trinity in Hinduism. The representation in the phallus form is known as linga.

Jyotirlinga is something that every Hindu must have heard of in their childhood. If you are new to religion let us introduce you this concept. There are 12 Jyotirlingas spread all over India.

The question is what is a Jyotirlinga( Phallus symbol) of the Almighty. The Jyotirlingas are said to have manifested on earth on their own when Lord Shiva himself manifested on earth. Thus, giving them the name of ‘Swayamboo’ (self-manifested). Each Jyotirlinga is considered to be a different manifestation of Lord Shiva.

Origins :

There is a story, Shiv Mahapurana mentions, in which Brahma ( the god of creation ) and Vishnu ( god of Preservation), debate over their supremacy.

To put an end to this, Lord Shiva used his trident or Trishul to pierce the 3 worlds and appeared an unending pillar of light. (Which is modern day is come be known as the holy mountain of Annamalai.) He urged both of them to find either ends of the light.

On seeing this, Brahma and Vishnu headed in either direction to find the end of the light. Brahma lied and said that he had found the end and Vishnu, honestly said that he could not find the end of it and accepted defeat.
This angered Shiva and he cursed Brahma that, despite being the creator of the universe he would not be worshipped. Which holds true even today.
Jyotirlingas are shrines where Lord Shiva has said to have manifested himself as a fiery column of light. Thus the name Jyotirling.

An ancient testimony to the love and devotion of Lord Shiva by the Hindus. It is Hindu history written through Folklore and tradition.

1. Somnath Jyotirlinga, Gujarat
2. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Andhra Pradesh
3. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh
4. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh
5. Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, Jharkhand
6. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Maharashtra
7. Rameshwar Jyotirlinga, Tamil Nadu
8. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gujarat
9. Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi
10. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nasik
11. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, Uttarakhand
12. Ghrishneshwar Jyotirling, Aurangabad Maharashtra

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There’s no doubt: for sunsets out of this world that inspire painters and poets alike, for landscapes that “escape” imagination, and for architecture that defies expectations, Santorini ranks among the most unusual, albeit most romantic places in the world.

Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate your love. And there are few things that can beat a trip with your partner to a location that is dreamy and picturesque. Make memories, rekindle your love, and experience the distinct charm of local Valentine’s Day celebrations. Here are 10 of the most romantic destination from around the world you could head to when you are planning your vacation together:

1. Santorini, Greece
2. Paris, France
3. Bali, Indonesia
4. Kyoto, Japan
5. Prague, Czech Republic
6. Venice, Italy
7. Lisbon, Portugal
8. Maui, Hawaii
9. St Moritz, Switzerland
10. Lucerne,Switzerland

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Santorini, Greece

Known for its electric blue skies, white-colored houses, and the dark blue ocean, and quaint churches, Santorini is the picture perfect destination for Valentine’s Day. Watch the sunset from Oia which offers views of Thirassia Island, the volcano of Palia and Nea Kameni. Visit Akrotiri, an archeological site dating back to 3000 BC, and destroyed by volcanic eruption in 1627 BC.

Santorini is a Greek island famed for its multi-colored cliffs and dramatic landscape caused by volcanic eruptions hundreds of years ago. Surrounded by black, red and white sand beaches, Santorini is considered as one of the greatest spectacles of the Mediterranean. With its unique views and romantic sunsets, it’s no wonder that Santorini is a firm favorite for couples and should definitely be on the shortlist for your next holiday. Intrigued?

The 9km hike between Fira and Oia is a must do for everyone! With gorgeous views of the Aegean Sea, Santorini’s famous volcano and all the major villages on the island, this 4-hour hike is one of the best ways to experience Santorini. Your destination – Oia – is the island’s most picturesque village, filled with cotton-colored houses and churches with blue domes. It’s also the best spot in Santorini to watch the sunset together; this can get very busy with other tourists so get there early for a good spot – rooftops and hilltops give a particularly good vantage point.

13/02/2020

Amarkantak is a well frequented Hindu pilgrimage center that is popularly known as ‘Teerthraj’ - ‘the king of pilgrimages’.

The forests surrounding Amarkantak have a rich variety of plants with medicinal properties, which make it extremely significant from an ecological point of view.

Amarkantak is also the origin of the Narmada River, Johilla River and Son River. The Narmada River flows towards the western side and the Son River flows to the east. There are various holy ponds, Maikal Hills and dense forests in the region that attract adventure seekers from across the globe.

This region has an elevation of around 1,048 metres above sea level. The Kapil Dhara Falls are located near Gaumukh, which is the source of the Narmada River. Through these falls, the Narmada River leaves Anuppur and enters the Dindori District, covering more than 20 metres.

Kabir Chabutra is around 4 kilometres from Amarkantak and is a junction point of Bilaspur, Dindori and Anuppur Districts. The Narmada River is more than 150 million years old and is considered to be sacred by Hindus. It is believed that pilgrims visiting Amarkantak can attain ‘nirvana’ or ultimate salvation.

The rivers originating from Amarkantak find description in Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, Shatapatha Brahmana and Vashistha Samhita. It is believed that Amarkantak was called as Piksh Parvat in the Puranas.

The Puranas also state that this Vindhyachal area was situated in the kingdom of Ayodhya. Popular rishis like Bhrigu Rishi, Kapila Muni and Markandeya Rishi had their ashrams in this region. It is also believed that the Pandavas stayed here in Amarkantak during their exile.

Adi Shankaracharya was also born here after 3,000 years of Mahabharata in 788 AD. He founded the famous Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple. The Kalachuri King was given this area in dowry by the Chedi King during the 10th or 11th century AD.

Karnadeva of the Kalachuri dynasty constructed various temples at this location during his reign from 1042 to 1072 AD. The King of Nagpur ruled Amarkantak till 1808, which later came under the British rule. Recently, the UPA government selected Amarkantak as the place for India's first Tribal University.

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