Gangtok to Changu Lake by Road in East Sikkim

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Gangtok to Changu Lake is a drive of 39 km. Changu Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, at an altitude of 12,400 ft. The distance must be covered in a car since trains do not operate in Sikkim. Northeast Frontier Railway is preparing to build a 44.98 km railway line from Sevooke in West Bengal to Rangpo in Sikkim. Fourteen tunnels have been planned to avoid loss of forests. …

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Beypore Port near Kozhikode second biggest port in Kerala

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Beypore port is one of the oldest ports in Kerala. It is the second biggest in Kerala after Kochi and  handles about 1.25 lakh  tons of cargo in a year. The port had direct trade links with countries in the Middle East. It was also an important trade and maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travellers.

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Tali Maha Kshetram in the heart of Kozhikode

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Inside Tali Maha Kshetram

Tali Maha Kshetram is an ancient temple in the heart of Kozhikode town. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity. It is believed that Sri Parasuraman installed the Jyothirlingam in the sanctum of the temple towards the end of Dwaparayuga. The temple is one kilometer to the east of Kozhikode railway station. The busy Palayam market surrounds it. …

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