Category: Interesting places

Kolkata Interesting places 

Kolkata

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It is a big city, megacity. Also called Calcutta (the official name until 2001). It is the capital city of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River (Ganges), it is the cultural, and educational center of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India’s oldest operating port. Kolkata is the third most populous metropolitan area in India.  From my... Read More
Nepal: Province No. 1 Interesting places Travel 

Nepal: Province No. 1

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Province No. 1, is one of the provinces established by the new constitution of Nepal which was adopted on 20 September 2015. It is the most eastern region of Nepal which can be called Limbuwan, Kirata Kingdom, or Eastern Development Region. According to Census 2011, there are around 4.5 million people in the province, with a population density of 175.6... Read More
Nepal: Muktinath Culture Interesting places 

Nepal: Muktinath

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Muktinath is situated at an altitude of 3,710 meters (12,172 feet) at the base of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang district, Muktinath is a highly venerated sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus call the site Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the “place of salvation” and it is one of the most ancient temples of the... Read More
Lumbini: forgoten places of Buddha’s life Culture Interesting facts Interesting places Stories 

Lumbini: forgoten places of Buddha’s life

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Lumbini is a city situated in south Nepal. It is a place of buddhist cult believed to be a birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Lumbini was made a World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1997. Gautama was a son of Queen Mayadevi, born in 563 BCE. When he achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. In Lumbini there are many temples, monasteries and monuments.... Read More