9 Night 10 Days Sikkim Package

Splendour of North East

9 Nigh

Itinerary

Day 1

NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (120 kilometers/ 5 hours)

Arrival Transfer Sightseeing tour Lunch DinnerOther Benfits (On Arrival)

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Upon your arrival in New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport, your private guide will pick you up and begin the 5-hour transfer to Gangtok, the modern capital of Sikkim and a cultural hub. On the way to your hotel, enjoy the heart-beating highland view along the Teesta River. After you check-in to your hotel, you have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure. Overnight stay at a hotel in Gangtok.

Day 2

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then make the 55 kilometers drive to Tsomgo Lake, a high altitude lake of Sikkim. Apart from sightseeing, here you can also indulge in yak riding. Further, you will visit Baba Mandir (13,200 feet). Spend some time at the temples and then return to the hotel in Gangtok for overnight stay and dinner.

P.S.: In the case of a landslide, Tsomgo Lake will remain closed, but a visit to the alternate place will be provided.

Day 3

Gangtok – Lachung (103 kilometers / 6 hours)

Post breakfast at the hotel drive to Lachung, which is located in Northern part of Sikkim. During the journey, from Gangtok to Lachung, you will be visiting Naga Waterfall, confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. Upon arrival at Lachung, you will be transferred to a hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4

Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion- Lachung

Keep the extra batteries ready for your camera as today you will be going to visit the Yumthang Valley, which is also known as the valley of flowers. The movement you will step in the vicinity of the valley, you will be thrilled to see the riots of colours. The pastures of tall wildflowers are a glorious sight on a sunny day. Yumthang Valley is home to Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which has over 24 species of the state flower rhododendron. Thereupon, you will visit the hot spring. After your day tour, get back to Lachung for overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5

Lachung – Gangtok (103 kilometers / 6 hours)

Today, post an unhurried breakfast, check-out from the hotel and get transferred to Gangtok. Entirely surrounded by appealing scenery, Pelling is another famous town that should not be missed during your trip. On arrival at Gangtok, check-in to your hotel. In the evening, you can either go for a leisure walk around the town or can indulge in shopping and pick hand woven carpets, traditional motifs, shawls, and blankets. Overnight stay at Gangtok. Dinner and stay at the hotel. Nest destination on the itinerary is Pelling.

Day 6

Gangtok – Pelling (150 kilometers / 5 hours) via Chardham

From Gangtok, follow a hilly road surrounding the colourful houses, tiny hamlets, and lonely monasteries. In between, you will be visiting for some tea tasting at Temi Tea Garden, see the beautiful miniatures of Chardham and 12 jyotirlingas at the Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) and lay eyes on the 45 feet high copper statue of Guru Padmasambhava. After the sightseeing tour, continue your ride towards Pelling. Upon arrival at Pelling, you will be transferred to a hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 7

Pelling Sightseeing

The seventh day is going to be particularly scenic as you will be going for city sightseeing tour. Today, in the first half, you will be visiting Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. At the Darpa village, you will get a chance to explore local culture and meet and greet people of Bhutias, Chettris, Tamangs, Rais, Gurungs and Lepchas community. To witness the greet symbiosis of sound and sight, you should visit Khangchendzongha waterfalls. For lunch, you will enjoy a stop at some good restaurant. In the second half of the day, you will be visiting Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Get back to the hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the evening is free to roam around or shop at vibrant bazaars.

Day 8

Pelling – Darjeeling (80 kilometers / 4 hours)

On the seventh day, done with your morning breakfast, check-out from the hotel and straight away travel to Darjeeling. During the journey, from Pelling to Darjeeling, you will come across Singhik viewpoint, from where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Mighty Khangchendzonga. The whiff of tea and sound of toy train symbolises that you are somewhere in and around Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling, you will be transferred to a hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 9

Darjeeling Sightseeing

Get up at around 4 in the morning and get ready to chase the down over the Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 feet) at the Tiger Hill (8,400 feet). Explore the highest point of the region and adore enchanting views from the top, the snow-covered Himalayan ranges. Thereafter, on your way back to the hotel, visit Ghoom Monastery and War Memorial and Batasia Loop. Get back to the hotel, enjoy breakfast and relax. Again get ready as you will go for the sightseeing tour. We take you to some of the important places of interest in Darjeeling including Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Return back to your hotel and relax. Rest of the evening is free for you, either you can relax or just stroll around. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 10

Darjeeling – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (75 kilometers / 3 hours)

After breakfast Check-out from the hotel on time & transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

Bhitarkanika & Simlipal Tour 4 Night 5 Days

 

Day 1 - BHUBANESWAR – BHITARKANIKA

As you arrive at Bhubaneswar Railway Station / Airport, our representative will guide you the selected hotel in Bhitarkanika. On the way, you can visit Buddhist Monasteries and Stupas in Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri. After checking-in and savouring lunch at the Resort, a cruise to Kali Bhanja Diha Island will be organized. A countryside boat that is approved by Wildlife Department will tour you around offering a panoramic view of the Ramsar area. Later, in the evening, spend some time around the campfire followed by dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 2 - BHITARKANIKA

The next day after breakfast, visit the Bird Sanctuary and also trek to the hunting tower which was once the favourite place to hunt by the Ancient King. You can also cruise to different creeks on a boat that is approved by Wildlife Department. Through this, you may get a chance to see crocodiles. Also, visit the Museum and Project Area followed by a lunch. In the late afternoon, visit Jagannath temple and witness the live aarti darshan. This will be followed by dinner near the campfire. Overnight at Resort in Bhitarkanika.

Day 3 - BHITARKANIKA – SIMLIPAL

On the 3rd day, checkout from the hotel in Bhubaneswar after breakfast and visit the Similipal Tiger Reserve. Check-in at the accommodation and proceed for lunch. Later go for a nature walk and study at the herbal nursery and also visit the Crocodile Breeding Farm. After sightseeing, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 - SIMILIPAL

After early breakfast, head towards two beautiful waterfalls - Barehipani and Joranda. You can also go for a Jungle Safari around the reserve. Later, a visit to Chahala Zone will follow. Overnight stay at the hotel in Similipal.

Day 5 - SIMILIPAL – BALASORE / BHUBANESWAR RAILWAY STATION

On the last day, after breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Bhubaneswar Airport/ Railway Station for onward journey.

Tour and Services ends

Weekend Holiday Destinations from Mumbai

 

Top 10 Weekend Holiday Destinations from Mumbai

• Lonavala
• Khandala
• Mahabaleshwar
• Panchgani
• Goa
• Shirdi
• Alibaugh
• Ganpatipule
• Matheran
• Malvan

Best Hill Stations Near Mumbai Worth Visiting Over Weekends

• Lonavla : The favourite getaway from Mumbai, Lonavla with its perfect mix of nature, adventure, and luxury makes for a holiday destination for all.
• Khandala : A peaceful and picturesque hill station nestled in the Sahyadri Hills, Khandala is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday from Mumbai within 100 km.
• Matheran : Spend your weekend in India’s only vehicle-free hill station, Matheran. This hill station away from the madding crowd is perfect for a long vacation as well.
• Panchgani : Blessed with picturesque nature, Panchgani is a place near Mumbai for a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday with friends and family.
• Mahabaleshwar : Beautiful and peaceful, Mahabaleshwar is a perfect holiday destination from Mumbai to enjoy a weekend amidst the quietude and lush greenery.

Top Adventure Places Near Mumbai Worth Visiting On Weekends

• Malvan : A weekend plan from Mumbai to snorkel in Malvan seems unmatched in every way. Situated on the Konkan strip, Malvan is a hotspot for watersports enthusiasts.
• Kolad : Offering the best river rafting experience near Mumbai, Kolad is an unmissable weekend destination for water sports lovers.
• Bhira : Enjoy the enthralling ziplining on the banks of the Kundalika River in Bhira, a weekend destination from Mumbai that you can’t just miss.
• Lonavla : An ultimate adventure destination, Lonavla boasts enthralling camping, bungee jumping, and dirt biking opportunities making any weekend holiday from Mumbai an experience you’ll love.
• Lohagad : Offering the best trekking experience, Lohagad makes for the best holiday destination within 100 km from Mumbai for adventure junkies.
• Panchgani : Get to Panchgani for a short break and enjoy the best paragliding experience of soaring over the Western Ghats.
• Goa : A paradise for adventure lovers, Goa offers a plethora of water activities like parasailing, jet skiing, snorkelling and more. It makes for a perfect destination near Mumbai for adventurers.
• Karjat : Indulge in the unnerving waterfall rappelling activity in Karjat when you plan your weekend escape especially in the monsoon season.

Best Pilgrimage Places Near Mumbai Worth Visiting Over Weekends

• Shirdi : The Land of Sai, Shirdi is amongst the holiest places in India. Situated within 300 km of Mumbai, Shirdi makes a great spiritual weekend getaway.
• Bhimashankar : One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Bhimashankar Temple is a must-visit religious site that can be visited over a weekend from Mumbai as it sits only 200 km away.
• Nashik : Plan your weekend from Mumbai to the holy land of Nashik to perform a pilgrimage to the ancient Trimbakeshwar Temple and soak in the spirituality.
• Ganpatipule : A perfect pilgrimage and beach destination, Ganpatipule is an ideal weekend place from Mumbai. The small beach town is perfect for an extended weekend trip.
• Shani Shingnapur : Popular as a destination where locals do not lock their houses and shops because of their undying faith in Lord Shani, Shani Shingnapur with its close proximity to Mumbai makes for a weekend destination.
• Wai : A pilgrim town with 100 temples and rich history of Peshwas, Wai is situated near Mumbai and is one of the best places for a spiritual tour over a weekend.

Popular Wildlife Destinations Near Mumbai Worth Visiting On Weekends

• Tadoba National Park : Popular for its rich tiger population and high tiger sighting possibilities, Tadoba National Park is just perfect for a wildlife sighting tour and long getaway near Mumbai.
• Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary : A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal getaway near Mumbai to enjoy wildlife sighting and a half day trek.
• Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary : Known for its rich biodiversity, abundant waterfalls and rich flora & fauna, Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is a recommended wildlife getaway from Mumbai.
• Rehekuri Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary : Sight Blackbucks, the small Indian gazelles at Rehekuri Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary. Situated within 300 km of Mumbai, this wildlife reserve is ideal for a weekend trip.
• Karnala Bird Sanctuary : A birder’s paradise, Karnala Bird Sanctuary is the best weekend getaway within 50 km of Mumbai. The sanctuary boasts unmatched bird watching experience.

Best Beach Destinations Near Mumbai Worth Visiting Over Weekends

• Alibaug : Popular as the best beach destination near Mumbai, Alibaug offers ample beaches, delectable Maharashtrian cuisine, a tryst with history that can all be experienced over a weekend.
• Goa : Everyone’s favourite beach destination in India, Goa enjoys a close proximity to Mumbai that makes it the best weekend getaway from the city.
• Dahanu : Home to Chikoo (Sapodilla) orchards, ancient history, idyllic beaches and Maharashtrian culture, Dahanu is an ideal weekend beach holiday destination within 150 km of Mumbai.
• Bordi : Offering idyllic beaches, food stalls, clean water for swimming, Dahanu is one of the most beautiful beach destinations near Mumbai to plan a weekend trip.
• Ratnagiri : Home to many historic monuments, ancient places of worship, Olive Ridley Turtles, and beautiful beaches, Ratnagiri is a perfect weekend escape from Mumbai’s fast lifestyle.
• Tarkarli : Sit on the quiet sandy beach, gaze into the deep blue sea, indulge in some thrilling water sports, and spot dolphins in Tarkarli, a beautiful beach destination ideal for weekend plans from Mumbai.
• Malvan : A fishing port town, Malvan is the right place to enjoy snorkelling on a weekend near Mumbai. It is a perfect beach destination to spend holiday amidst quietude.

Bangladesh Tours From Kolkata, India

DAY 1: Jessore bus stand / Jessore railway station & Visit Sagardari.

Pickup from Jesssore Bus stand/ Railway station. Later visit Michael Madhusudan Datta Memorial house(close at 4.30 pm). Overnight stay at Jessore.

DAY 2: Jessore to Dhaka transfer via Kushtia & Shelaidaha 380 Km 13 hrs. Overnight stay at Dhaka Hotel.
After breakfast drive to Dhaka. En-route visit Fakir Lalan Shah Mazar(Akhra) , Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Kuthibari at Shelaidaha , later cross the river Padma from Daulatdiya Ghat then starts from Paturia Ghat and transfer to Dhaka late evening. Check in Dhaka hotel and overnight stay at Dhaka hotel.

DAY 3: Dhaka City Tour . Dhaka local sightseeing. Overnight stay at Dhaka hotel.
After breakfast, visit local sightseeing of Dhaka, comprising of Central Shaheed Minar, Dhaka Ramkrishna Mission, Dhaka University, Dhakeswari Temple, Ramna Kali temple, Kabi Nazrul Islams’s Grave, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Museum. Overnight stay at Dhaka.

DAY 4: Dhaka to Chittagong (274 km 8 hrs) transfer.
After breakfast proceed to Chittagong(8 hrs) en-route visit Baba Loknath Brahmachari Ashram at Baradi. After having lunch at Comilla-Chittagong Highway, we will visit Sitakunda (Shakti peeth) Maa Bhawani temple, Kaibalya Dham (Sri Ram Thakur ashram) and Overnight Stay in Chittagong Hotel.

DAY 5: Chittagong to Rangamati (94 km 4 hrs)sightseeing . Chittagong /Rangamati hotel stay.
Transfer Chittagong to Rangamati(4 hrs). En-route visit Chatteswari Kali temple, 2nd world war cemetery and Outside view of Chattagram Police line(famous for Master Da Surya Sen’s Astragar Lunthan). After reaching at Rangamati Enjoy boating in the Kaptai Lake towards Shuvolong water fall, Hanging bride and overnight stay at Rangamati hotel.

DAY 6: Rangamati to Cox’s Bazar(200 km 7 hrs) transfers.
Check out Rangamati early morning (8 am) and transfer to Cox’s Bazar, En-route visit World Historical Rang-U Rangkut Banasram Buddhist Monastery built on 273 BC by the King Great Ashoka. Check in Cox’s Bazar and overnight stay.

Day 7: Maheshkhali Island by speed boat.

Visit Maheshkhali Island by speed boat and visit Adinath Temple, Rakhain para Buddhist monastery and back to Cox’s Bazar. Over night stay at Cox’s Bazar.

DAY 8: Cox’s Bazar day free , visit Inani beach, Laboni beach.Cox’s Bazar stay.
Day free for leisure at Cox’s Bazar. Visit Laboni beach and Inani beach & do your own activity like shopping and moving around Cox’s Bazar.

Day 9: Early morning Cox’s bazar to Dhaka transfer . (12 hours) and stay at Dhaka hotel.

Day 10: Dhaka bus stand transfer. Tour ends

Early morning 5.30 am(BD time) transfer to Dhaka Bus stand for return journey to Kolkata. Tour ends.

Places to See in Bangladesh | Tourist Attractions of Bangladesh

Jessore Tourist spot

Jessore Kali temple
Michael Madhusudan Dutta’s House
Jessore Ramkrishna Mission

Kusthia Places of Interest:

Fakir Lalan Shah’s Mazaar
Shilaidaha Kuthi Bari of Rabindranath tagore
Hardinge Bridge at Kusthia

Dhaka Places of Interest :

Parliament house
Dhakeswari Kali temple
Ramna Kali temple
Bangabandhu Memorial Museum
Grave of Poet Kazi Razrul Islam

Comilla Sightseeing :

Shalban Bihar
Mainamati ruins
Dharamasagar
Narayanganj tourist spot:

Baradi Ashram of Loknath Brahmachari
Jyoti Basu’s ancestral home

Chittagong Sightseeing:

RamThakur Ashram-Kaibalyadham
Chatteswari Kali temple
Chittagong War cemetery
Chittagong Master Da Surya Sen cemetery for British armoury raid
Sitakund
Chandranath Temple

Rangamati Sightseeing places:

Rangamati Bridge
Kaptai Lake
Rangamati Buddhist temple

Cox’s bazar places of Interest:

Cox’s bazar sea beach
Laboni beach
Inani sea beach

Pachmarhi Hills with Lake City Bhopal | Pachmarhi | Bhopal 04 Nights / 05 Days

 

Day 01: BHOPAL- PACHMARHI (211 Kms/ 04 hrs)

Arrival at Pipariya railway station and transfer to a hotel in Pachmarhi. Check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay. (No car service after transfer)

Day 02: PACHMARHI (Non-Forest Point)

After breakfast, visit Non Forest Entry points Jatashankar, Handikho, Priyadarshini, Gupt Mahadev, Bada Mahadev, Green valley, Rajendragiri, Lake boating. Overnight stay

Day 03: PACHMARHI (Forest Point by GYPSY)

Pachmarhi sightseeing (Forest Entry points): Bison lodge, Pandav Gufa, Bee-fall, Parasailing, Reechgarh, Eco point, Bhavyadrashya, Dhoopgarh Sunset Point. Overnight stay.

Day 04: PACHMARHI - BHOPAL (211 Kms/04 hrs)

Morning breakfast, Check out from the hotel. Proceed to Bhopal. Enroute visit Bhimbetka, Bhojpur Temple. Later check in the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 05: BHOPAL DEPARTURE

Morning breakfast, check out from the hotel & drop at Bhopal railway station /airport. End of the services!!!

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Top Tourist Places To Visit in Baku Azerbaijan

 

Top Tourist Places To Visit in Baku

If you are planning to visit Azerbaijan, you should definitely know the top tourist places to visit in Baku. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, which is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea in the southern part of the Absheron peninsula. Baku faces south, towards the sea, and surrounds Baku Bay like an amphitheater which creates incredible beauty of history and charm of the Orient. Being the commercial and economic center of Azerbaijan, Baku with a population of over 2 million people is the largest and most cosmopolitan city of the South Caucasus region. Due to the rich & interesting history of the city, Baku attracts a lot of travelers by its unique tourist places. During the independence years, the city changed very quickly, and nowhere else in the Caucasus do East and West blend so organically. The etymology of the city’s name is derived or comes from the Arabic language which means bad Kube (Baku city of winds). Another version states that perhaps it comes from the ancient Caucasian word bak (sun, or god), hinting at the area’s ancient role as a center for fire-worshippers millennia ago. Below is the list of the top places to visit in Baku:

1. Baku Boulevard

Baku Boulevard (also known as National Park) is a promenade established in 1909  which runs parallel to Baku‘s seafront. It is the second-largest in Europe after the park located in the Paris alongside Seine River. The park is very popular among tourists as well as locals of Baku to walk and enjoy the beauties of the city and sea. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch.

2. The Palace of the Shirvanshahs

The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as “one of the pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture”. It is located in the Inner City of Baku, Azerbaijan, and, together with the Maiden Tower, forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah’s mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi’s mausoleum (the so-called “mausoleum of the dervish”), south of the palace, a portal in the east, Murad’s gate, a reservoir and the remnants of a bathhouse.

3. Maiden Tower

The Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III. It is one of Azerbaijan’s most distinctive national emblems and is thus featured on Azeri currency notes and official letterheads.

4. Carpet Museum

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods. It has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. If we say that, this museum is considered one of the most interesting tourist places in Baku, we wouldn’t be wrong. The museum moved to a new building on Baku‘s seafront park in 2014 from its former location on Neftchiler Avenue. The museum has become a research-training and cultural-educational center where many events, such as exhibitions, international symposiums, and conferences, are held. During its 50 years of existence, the museum has organized more than 30 exhibitions in different countries throughout the world.

5. Little Venice

Little Venice is one of the most beautiful sections of the Seaside National Park in Baku. This small town within the city, reminiscent of Italy’s Venice, adds a special beauty to the capital of Azerbaijan with its stunning canals and architecture. Little Venice was constructed as part of the Baku Boulevard in the 1960s and has become a favorite holiday destination for Baku citizens and guests of the city.

4. Nizami Str

Nizami Street is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan,  named after classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The street’s history could be traced back to Baku’s town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city’s downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaiq Street, in the mountainous part of the city, and ends at a railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. The total length of the street is 3,538 m.

6. Flame Towers

Flame Towers is a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan, the height of the tallest tower is 182 m (597 ft). Towers representing flames symbolize fire. The Flame Towers are completely covered with the LED screens that display the movement of a fire visible from the farthest points of the city. The light show transitions from giant flames, the colors of the Azeri flag, a figure waving a flag, and giant tanks of water being filled. Transition times are approximately 2 minutes.

7. Highland Park (Martyrs’ Lane)

Baku’s Highland Park is the highest point in the Azerbaijani capital, opening a panoramic view of the city and its bay. The city’s residents and visitors often come here to see a bird’s eye view of Baku and just have a walk. The Upland Park can be reached by funicular in 7-8 minutes from the boulevard, by climbing up the endless stone stairs or just by car.

8. Heydar Aliyev Center

Heydar Aliyev Center is the spectacular work of Zaha Hadid which is built in 2012 and covers 57,500 m2 area. Some facts about the building:

• The recorded cost of the center is 250 mln $.
• Architects did 2.5 years of research in order to just find out how to build this amazing building.
• The material that was used to make it outside of the center invented by the architects because there was no known material in order to make such a curved building.

9. Gobustan Rocks

Gobustan State Reserve located west of the settlement of Gobustan, about 40 miles southwest of the center of Baku was established in 1966 when the region was declared as a national historical landmark of Azerbaijan in an attempt to preserve the ancient carvings, mud volcanoes, and gas-stones in the region. Gobustan State Reserve is very rich in archeological monuments, the reserve has more than 6,000 rock carvings, which depict primitive people, animals, battle-pieces, ritual dances, bullfights, boats with armed oarsmen, warriors with lances in their hands, camel caravans, pictures of sun and stars, on the average dating back to 5,000-20,000 years. Gobustan Rocks is considered one of the favorite places that tourists visit in Baku.

10. Mud Volcanoes

Home to nearly a third of the world’s mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan features a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape. Mud volcanoes are closely associated with hydrocarbon and petrochemical stores underground, hence the gas trying to escape to the surface. A few of these gas leaks are constantly on fire, shooting small perpetual flames into the air and some believe that these perpetual flames are strongly connected to the appearance of the Zoroastrian religion in Azerbaijan some 2,000 years ago. This place especially is interesting for families who travel with their kids.

11. Bibi-Heybat Mosque

The Bibi-Heybat is a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II, which was completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936. Today the Bibi-Heybat Mosque is the spiritual center for the Muslims of the region and one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.

12. Heydar Mosque

One of the grand architectural projects of recent times is the Mosque of Heydar Aliyev with four minarets, which was built in Baku in the architectural style of Shirvan-Absheron. This mosque is not the largest construction cult-religious architecture only in Azerbaijan, at the same time in the entire South Caucasus. The area of Heydar Aliyev Mosque is 12,000 square meters, the height of the four minarets is 95 meters. The large and small domes of the mosque are 55 and 33 meters high, respectively. The facade of the mosque is made of a special stone style of Shirvanshah architecture and interior decoration is made of marble and wood.

13. Fire Temple (Ateshgah)

The Baku Ateshgah often called the “Fire Temple of Baku” is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town, a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Based on Persian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. “Atash” is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural eternal flame went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city. Fire temple especially is considered one of the top places to visit in Baku among Indian travelers.

14. Burning Hill (Yanardag)

Burning Hill is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Unlike mud volcanoes, the Yanar Dag flame burns fairly steadily, as it involves a steady seep of gas from the subsurface.

15. The World’s First Industrially Drilled Oil Well

For the first time in history, the industrial production of oil started in Baku. This event was known in Azerbaijan but documentary evidence has been found recently in the archives. As a result, the world’s first oil well of 21m deep and drilled in 1846 in the village of Bibi-heybat near Baku was found and restored, which became an open-air museum.

List Of All 51 Tiger Reserves In India

 

Here is a list of all 51 Tiger reserves in India:

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Kanha Tiger Reserve

Pench Tiger Reserve

Satpura Tiger Reserve

Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve

Panna Tiger Reserve

Bori-Satpura Tiger Reserve

Indravati Tiger Reserve

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Melghat Tiger Reserve

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary & Navegaon National Park Tiger Reserve

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Sariska-Alwar Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve

Mukundra Hills (Darrah) Tiger Reserve

Simlipal Tiger Reserve

Palamau Tiger Reserve

Valmiki Tiger Reserve

Bhadra Tiger Reserve

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) Tiger Reserve

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Bhagwan Mahaveer (Molem) Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park Tiger Reserve

Nameri Tiger Reserve

Dampa Tiger Reserve

Palamau Tiger Reserve

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Orang Tiger Reserve

Kaziranga Tiger Reserve

Manas Tiger Reserve

Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park and Tiger Reserve

Balphakram National Park and Siju Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve

Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park Tiger Reserve

Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary and Pakke Tiger Reserve

Kudremukh National Park and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve

Satkosia Tiger Reserve

Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

Ratapani Tiger Reserve

Pench Mowgli Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve

Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve

Rajaji Tiger Reserve

Srisailam Tiger Reserve... Read more at: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/tiger-reserves-in-india/

Top 40 Weekend Getaways From Kolkata

Top 40 Weekend Getaways From Kolkata

There are many great weekend getaway options from Kolkata, ranging from serene hill stations to historical towns and beachside destinations. Here are some suggestions:

• Ravangla – Enjoy The Magical Snow View
• Bakkhali – The Most Breathtaking Beaches In India
• Tajpur – An Unknown Sea Beach
• Shantiniketan – An Outstanding Creation Of Rabindranath Tagore
• Kurseong – The Land Of White Orchid
• Mandarmani – Known For Serentiy
• Rinchenpong – Enjoy The Fascinating Mountain Views
• Digha – An Ideal Party Destination
• Roopark Village, Panchalingeswar – A Unique Tribal Village Resort
• Rishyap – A Serene Weekend Retreat
• Puri – The Most Famous Beach Of Eastern India
• Shankarpur – A Largely Hidden Beach
• Uttarey – A Scenic Village
• Kalimpong – For A Relaxed Weekend Holiday
• Sundarbans – The Largest Delta In The World
• Henry’s Island – A Serene Island
• Lepchajagat – For A Romantic Weekend Getaway
• Chalsa – Tea Gardens, Rivers And Forests
• Junput – An Abode Of Peace
• Lava – A Serene Little Township
• MongPong – A Small Hill Village
• Lolegaon – A Small Peaceful Hamlet
• Bishnupur – A Temple Town
• Jaldhaka – A Picturesque Weekend Getaway
• Samsing – The Land Of Floating Clouds
• Jaldapara – Home To Famous One Horned Rhino
• Mayapur – A Religious Site
• Mukutmanipur – For A Peaceful Vacation
• Bankura – Temples, Adventure Sports And More
• Piyali Island – A Haven For Birdwatchers
• Kamarpukur – Enjoy Simple Rural Life
• Jhargram – For Nature Lovers
• Belur Math – A Pilgrimage Pursuit
• Ganga Sagar – A Blend Of Natural And Religious Charm
• Jamshedpur – India’s First Planned City
• Konark – Beholding A UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Purulia – For A Weekend Getaway Amidst Nature
• Cuttack – Cultural Capital Of Odisha
• Nabadwip – A Religious Center
• Haldia – A Bustling River Port