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Bodh Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple: a guide for a first visit
Read more →: Bodh Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple: a guide for a first visitHow to visit Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment: the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree, the international monasteries, etiquette and…
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Chilika Lake: dolphins, winter birds and the island temple of Kalijai
Read more →: Chilika Lake: dolphins, winter birds and the island temple of KalijaiA guide to Chilika, Odisha’s vast coastal lagoon: Irrawaddy dolphins from Satapada, migratory birds around Nalabana, the Kalijai temple island and how…
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Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri: a guide to Odisha’s temple triangle
Read more →: Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri: a guide to Odisha’s temple triangleThree temple towns within a couple of hours of each other: the Lingaraj and old Bhubaneswar, the 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark,…
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The Sundarbans: how to visit the world’s largest mangrove forest
Read more →: The Sundarbans: how to visit the world’s largest mangrove forestWhat a trip to the Sundarbans is really like: tidal creeks and mangroves, the realistic chances of seeing a tiger, permits, choosing…
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A first few days in Kolkata: the river, the old neighbourhoods and the food
Read more →: A first few days in Kolkata: the river, the old neighbourhoods and the foodHow to approach Kolkata on a first visit: the Victoria Memorial and the Maidan, the Hooghly at dusk, north Kolkata’s lanes and…
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Darjeeling’s tea country: estates, the toy train and the long view of Kangchenjunga
Read more →: Darjeeling’s tea country: estates, the toy train and the long view of KangchenjungaHow to spend a few unhurried days in Darjeeling: the tea estates, the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, early-morning mountain views and a…
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South India by mood: coast, hills, temples, food, wildlife and quiet
Read more →: South India by mood: coast, hills, temples, food, wildlife and quietChoose a South India trip by how you want it to feel: slow coastal days, cool hills, temple towns, food-first cities, forests…
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A South Indian food guide, state by state
Read more →: A South Indian food guide, state by stateThere is no single South Indian cuisine. A state-by-state guide to what to eat in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana…
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South India itineraries: four routes for one to two weeks
Read more →: South India itineraries: four routes for one to two weeksFour suggested shapes for a South India trip: classic Kerala, the Tamil Nadu temple trail, Karnataka’s palaces and ruins, and a two-week…
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Getting around South India: trains, flights, buses, ferries and roads
Read more →: Getting around South India: trains, flights, buses, ferries and roadsHow to move between South India’s states and cities: when to take the train, when to fly, how state buses and hired…
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When to visit South India: the two monsoons, the cool season and the hills
Read more →: When to visit South India: the two monsoons, the cool season and the hillsSouth India has two monsoons that reach its two coasts at different times. A season-by-season guide to when to go where, from…
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How to plan a South India trip: regions, gateways and how much to fit in
Read more →: How to plan a South India trip: regions, gateways and how much to fit inSouth India is five states and a union territory with very different landscapes. A practical planner: how the regions divide, which gateways…
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