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UNIQUE WONDERS OF CHERRAPUNJI : The first thing to come to mind when we talk about Cherrapunji is rain, rain and more rain. This high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya, is renowned for its unique living root bridges. The place receives 11777 mm rainfall each year making it one of the wettest places on the earth. When it comes to Cherrapunji attractions, the place is a magical wonderland surrounded with verdant gorges, hills, waterfalls, caves and forests. Let’s explore some of the must-visit attractions of Cherrapunji: 1). NOHKALIKAI FALLS : This one is also India’s third-highest waterfall dropping down from a height of 1120 ft. It is a must visit Cherrapunji attraction, flowing right out of the pristine forests and because mostly it’s raining in the region, the waterfall keeps gushing and can be admired throughout the year. Location : Stairs going down towards the bottom of the amphitheater containing the Nohkalikai Falls : ...

Top 5 Best Backwaters With Boathouses In Kerala : In God's own country : In Kerala, nature is at its finest. The Indian state has been rightly given the title, “God’s Own Country,” and it lives up to it in every possible way. 

HARIHAR FORT TREK : The Trek With The Most Iconic Climb In The Sahyadris : Difficulty : Moderate Duration : 1 Day Trek type : Steep rock cut stairs inclined at 80 degrees at the end Max Altitude : 3676 ft Base : Nirgudpada/Harshewadi Best time to visit : June-February Harihar Fort Trek : * Harihar fort is located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It lies at an altitude of 3,676 ft from the sea level.  * The hill on which the fort is built looks like a rectangular shape from the base village. But it is built on the triangular prism of rock during the Yadava dynasty. The edges of the Harihar fort are almost vertical.  * The attraction of Harihar fort is the iconic steps to the top of the fort. It is almost 80 degrees vertically inclined.  * There are Lord Hanuman, Shiva and Nandi idols and a small pond at the fort.  * The view from the fort is beautiful. You can see many forts and peaks such as Bhaskargad or Basgad, Anjaneri fort, Brahmagiri and Utwad fort fr...

DIWALI IN INDIA - AN OVERVIEW : * Diwali in India is as important to the Indians as Christmas celebrations in the West. Common traditions include buying new clothes and redecorating houses, lighting butter lamps, exchanging gifts, eating together as family and bursting firecrackers. The primary purpose of these traditions is to start afresh with the belief of good emerging victorious over all evil.