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Fort Kochi cultural melange in Kerala

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Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Arab, Jewish, Dutch, French and English influences have helped mould the city. It is  a major port and home to Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in India. Visitors can shop for spices, jewellery, handicrafts, textiles and antiques. The place has great art cafes too.

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Clock Tower at Mattancherry Synagogue

Kochi was a major port on the spice route and attracted traders and settlers from around the globe. The Portuguese, Dutch, French and British left behind significant cultural and architectural heritages, including colonial buildings and notable trade practices. …

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Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

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Deer in Pench Tiger Reserve

Pench Tiger Reserve is 188 km (3 hours 21 minutes without traffic) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. It is in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh and is named after the Pench River which flows through the park. It is one of the most popular national parks in India. The photo below showsthe Turiya gate through which we entered the park. …

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Heritage Buildings South Mumbai – Gothic Structures

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Heritage buildings South Mumbai include many structures from the pre-independence era. The buildings have British and European influences. Most of the buildings are maintained well and are being used in day to day activities.

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Gateway of India – the grandeur of Mumbai’s past

Mumbai is India’s financial capital and home to Bollywood. Bombay stock exchange, the national financial centre and large corporate offices are all gathered in South Mumbai. …

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