The Wonder that is India

Named after Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor, Aurangabad is found in the state of Maharashtra.  It was made capital of the Mughal Empire by Aurangzeb for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Sulatanates of Deccan. Aurangabad has come quite a long way since its declaration of the Mughal capital, and its rich mix of architectural styles surely bears testament to its comprehensive history of Medieval India. Attractions Aurangabad travel is ideal for a number of reasons, and the city really makes for an excellent travel base to explore the Ajanta caves and Ellora World heritage sites.  The Bibi Ka Maqbara, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb’s wife, is a definite must-visit when enjoying Aurangabad travel. Aurangabad is definitely worth a visit when in Maharashtra, and the fact that it is well linked to other Indian cities by rail makes it an even more attractive stop on your India itinerary. 

Located in southern Bhutan Phuentsholing is a border town that sits opposite to the Indian town of Jaigaon in West Bengal.  As you enter Phuentsholing , the striking contrast between the two towns is palpable. Whereas Jaigaon teems with activity and is bustling, Phuentsholing is orderly, quiet and boasts well maintained buildings.

Ladakh Welcome to Ladakh , sometimes called Little Tibet Ladakh is an exceptional destination for adventurous travelers. The area has an exceptional array of trekking routes. M ountain biking and rafting are popular too. The Indus and Zanskar rivers are excellent for white-water rafting. Ladakh is known for several Buddhist festivals that bring out the extroverted side of the famously friendly people of Ladakh.

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I visited Jaldapara National Park in June this year during my Sikkim tour. Seeing wildlife in their own backyard was a highlight of my trip to this wildlife destination in Jalpaiguri district in the eastern state of West Bengal. Game Drive The trip to Jaldapara became all the more exciting as the destination was not on my itinerary. As a matter of fact, Jaldapara replaced Darjeeling at the eleventh hour as we were unable to find a hotel in the Queen of Hills due to the huge rush of tourists at that time. Jaldapara National Park is well known for having one of the best wildlife viewing experiences, with a high concentration of animals and a developed park system of roads and accommodation. one-horned rhinoceros And if you are a thrill seeker, then I highly recommend the Jaldapara elephant safari. It will brighten your chances of seeing one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), the signature animal of the park. Occupying an area of 216.51 sq km, the park is home to more