Encased by the massive deodar trees on all sides is the Chail Cricket Ground, which is not only mesmerizing with its looks but also is the highest cricket ground in the world. The cricket ground of Chail came into existence in the year 1893 and is sometimes used for playing …
Read More »Roopkund – The Skeleton Lake of Uttarakhand
Perched at the height of 5029 m above the level of the sea in the deeper parts of the Himalayan Ranges is the Roopkund Lake. That is a small water body with approximately 40 m in diameter. The Roopkund in Uttarakhand is colloquially referred to as the Skeleton Lake because …
Read More »Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya: The Tallest Plunge Waterfall in India
Nestled at Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, Nohkalakai is considered to be one of the wettest place on the earth. Falling from a height of 1,115 feet, it’s titled as the tallest plunge waterfall in India. With lush green forests and misty clouds surrounding the forest, the water appears to be somewhat green …
Read More »Shani Shingnapur – A Unique Village of Maharashtra that doesn’t have Doors
Most of the metro cities are determined to strengthen their doors and locks with a high-tech security system. On the other hand, Shani Shingnapur, a small village located in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra, seems to defy this norm. All the shops and houses within the village have no doors …
Read More »Rann of Kutch – The White Desert of Gujarat
What makes the Rann of Kutch a spectacular destination for tourists is it’s endless marshy and salt land. Sited between the Sindh and Gujarat, it is spread through about 30,000 sq.km of earth. Since it is quite close to Pakistan, the Indian army is stationed here. The army officials keep …
Read More »Bibi ka Maqbara, Aurangabad – Half-Sized Taj Mahal Replica
Everyone knows that the hands of the workers who built the Taj Mahal were maimed to prevent them from building another beauty like the Taj Mahal. Despite this harsh decision, there exists a replica of the Taj at Aurangabad. Did you know that? Well, that replica is named as Bibi …
Read More »250 Years Old World’s Widest Banyan Tree at Botanical Garden, Kolkata
The Indian Botanic Garden is famous for housing the widest Banyan tree in the world. With the circumference of 330 metres, it is spread through an area of around four acres. It has survived through natural calamities such as cyclones in 1864 & 1867 and witnessed the transformation of the …
Read More »Gommateshwara Statue(Bahubali) – World’s largest Monolithic Statue
Since its establishment in 993 CE, Gommateshwara Statue has been serving as the world’s largest monolithic statue. Also known as Bahubali statue, it has been built in honor of Lord Bahubali. No, we aren’t talking about the movie Bahubali here. Here, we’re talking about a Jain lord who had strong …
Read More »Asola-Fatehpur Beri – The Indian Village of Bouncers
Asola-Fatehpur Beri are the twin Indian villages, nestled towards the south-side of Delhi. The twin village has been tagged as the “Country of Musclemen.” The Indian village is also touted as the “village of bouncers” for the fact that Delhi receives most of its bouncers from Asola-Fatehpur Beri. Musclemen are …
Read More »Keibul Lamjao, Manipur – World’s Only Floating National Park
You must have made out from the name by now, that this park floats over the water. However, this national park floats over the Loktak Lake of Manipur. Spread over an area of 40 sq.km, Keibul Lamjao National park is situated in the Bishnupur district. Also, this lake has been …
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