The Journal — page 5
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple: The Spiritual Heart of Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi: its Jyotirlinga, the 1780 rebuild by Ahilya Bai Holkar, the gold spire, daily rituals, festivals and how to reach.
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Offbeat Maharashtra Tour Packages – Hidden Gems Beyond the Ordinary
Offbeat Maharashtra tour packages: a 7-day route via Bhandardara, Lonar Crater Lake, Kaas Plateau, Velas and Tarkarli, plus forts, villages and food.
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Best Rajasthan Tour Packages from Ahmedabad
Rajasthan tour packages from Ahmedabad: 4, 6, 8 and 10-day itineraries, travel by train, flight or road, the best season and where to stay.
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Top Spiritual North India Package Tours for Pilgrims & Devotees
Spiritual North India package tours: Varanasi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura-Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Amritsar and Char Dham, on routes of 7 to 12 days.
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Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026 – Tour Itinerary, Festival Dates & Things to See
Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026 tour itinerary: dates (30 January to 1 February, tentative), a 3-day plan from the fort to Sam Sand Dunes, and what to see.
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Prayagraj Tour Package for Magh Mela – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Pilgrimage
Prayagraj tour package for Magh Mela 2026: a 4-day plan with a holy bath at the Sangam, temple visits and a riverside camp, or a longer Kalpvas stay.
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Exploring the Beauty of Gujarat’s Capital – Gandhi Nagar
A guide to Gandhinagar, Gujarat's capital: its history, Akshardham Temple, Indroda Nature Park, Adalaj Stepwell, shopping, food and the best time to visit.
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Hidden Places in Munnar You Can’t Miss
Hidden places in Munnar beyond the tea gardens: the Meesapulimala trek, Vattavada village, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Marayoor's dolmens and Lockhart Gap.
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Varanasi to Ayodhya Distance: Multiple Options to Reach
Varanasi to Ayodhya distance: 219 to 267 km by road, with the shortest route (NH731 and NH330) taking about 4 hr 24 min. Train, bus and air options too.
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Top 7 Places to Visit in Trivandrum
Places to visit in Trivandrum: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Kovalam Beach, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Poovar Island, Veli and Agastya Mala.
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Goa Tourism in Crisis: What It Means for Travelers and the Industry
Goa tourism in crisis: how high prices, poor service and overcrowding hurt the state, what it means for travellers, and tips for a quieter trip.
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Udaipur Honeymoon Package – Romance Amidst Lakes & Palaces
Udaipur honeymoon package ideas: Lake Pichola, Sajjangarh and other romantic spots, lakeside hotels, local experiences and the best time, October to March.
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Ramnagar Fort: A Glimpse into the Royal Heritage of Varanasi
Ramnagar Fort on the Ganges in Varanasi: its sandstone architecture, a royal museum of vintage cars, weapons and clocks, and the month-long Ram Lila.
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Best Travel Agency in Delhi
Experience My India, a travel agency in Delhi: tailor-made India and overseas holidays, pilgrimage tours, car rentals, visa support and MICE travel.
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Hidden Places To Visit In Ajmer
Hidden places to visit in Ajmer beyond the Dargah: Taragarh Fort, Foy Sagar Lake, Soniji Ki Nasiyan, Nareli Jain Temple and Akbari Fort.
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Manikarnika Ghat: The Sacred Cycle of Life and Death in Varanasi
Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, the city's main cremation ghat: its history and legends, the rituals held there, and its place in Varanasi's spiritual life.
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Experience the Spiritual Bliss of a Banaras Trip
A Banaras trip for spiritual travellers: when to go, from winter to Dev Deepawali, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath, the Ganga Aarti, boat rides and local tips.
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Updates on India Tourism in 2026: New Policies, Trends and Growth
Updates on India tourism in 2026 covering new travel policies, destination growth, infrastructure changes, and trends shaping domestic an.
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Exploring the Timeless Divinity of Treta Ke Thakur, Ayodhya
Treta Ke Thakur temple in Ayodhya: the legend behind it, its architecture, the rituals and devotion you will see there, and the best times to visit.
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A Complete Guide to Budget Rajasthan Tour Packages for Families & Solo Travelers
How to see Rajasthan on a budget: what a budget package covers, the best-value cities from Jaipur to Jaisalmer, and a sample six-day itinerary.
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Discover the Divine Beauty of Prem Mandir in Vrindavan
Prem Mandir in Vrindavan, built by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj in white Italian marble: Krishna sculptures, the evening light show, gardens and tips.
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Celebrating 15th August Independence Day
How India celebrates Independence Day on 15 August: its history and meaning, traditions, national symbols, events across the country and patriotic songs.
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Discover the Divine Beauty of Rangji Temple, Vrindavan
Rangji Temple in Vrindavan, where South and North Indian styles meet: its history, architecture, daily worship, the Brahmotsavam festival and visitor tips.
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7 Must Visit Pilgrimage Places in India
Seven pilgrimage places in India: Varanasi, Rameshwaram, Tirupati, Kedarnath, Amritsar, Dwarka and Badrinath, and the rituals and shrines that define each.
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