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Varanasi

“Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together” ~ Mark Twain. How well this summarises Benares also known as Varanasi, one of the oldest living … Continue reading

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Amritsar

Amritsar colloquially called Ambarsar is a heritage city in the state of Punjab in North Western India which is steeped in history and culture. It lies on the stretch of Grand Trunk Road connecting Delhi to Lahore.  It is the holiest city for Sikhs. It is home to the Harmandir Sahib popularly known as Golden Temple. It is also well-known for its rich cuisine and shopping. Continue reading

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