It is synonym of Varanasi. The temple popularly known as ‘Golden Temple’ lies in the heart of the city and is surrounded by very narrow lanes. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the city and houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, Visheshwara or Vishwanath, which has great significance […]
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St Thomas built a church at San Thome. After his martyrdom, his body was buried in the Church built by him. A pot containing earth, moistened by his blood and the lance with which he was pierced were both buried in his tomb.The foundation for a new Church was laid on 2nd July 1523.
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Arthunkal St Andrew’s Basilica (St. Andrew’s Forane Church at Arthunkal) is one of the sacred churches in Kerala, attracts lakhs of devotees both Christians and non-Christians every year from all parts of the State. Visit placeforvacations.com for more details
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About Phensang Monastery Phensang Monastery is situated in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, on the gentle slope that spreads from Kabi to Phodong. This monastery dates back to the year 1721, the time of Jigme Pawo. It belongs to Nyingmapa Order and serves as the residence of approximately three hundred monks belonging to the same order.
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About Phodong monastery Phodong Monastery (or Phodang) is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, India. It is located 28 kilometres from Gangtok. It was built in the early 18th century but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one. 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries : Rumtek, the most
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It lies at an elevation of 10,000 ft. and has a motorable road access upto Hilley. An easy 4 kms trek from there takes one up to the Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. One can also trek from Soreng or Dentam in West Sikkim. The place provides a magnificent view of the mountains. Visitors can halt at
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About Khecheopalri Lake Khecheopalri Lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a sacred Lake for both Buddhists and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. It is located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres (91 mi) west of Gangtok and 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the northwest of Pelling town
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Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre serves to be one of the most recurrently visited spots in the petite state of Sikkim. It is positioned at a length of approximately 5 kilometers from the popular tourists hub designated as Gangtok. The Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre can easily be considered to be the crown of Sikkim as it is bestowed with unparalleled beauty
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About Ganesh Tok Ganesh Tok is one of the major places of attraction for the tourists in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. It is one of the most well known temples in the state. It stands at a height of 6,500 feet. The Ganesh Tok of Sikkim is not a big temple. The main deity of this
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About Tashi View Point The Tashi View Point is one of the most popular places to see in the state of Sikkim in India. This place was put up by Tashi Namgyal, who was a king of Sikkim. The Tashi View Point of Sikkim is located at a distance of 4 kms from Gangtok, which is the capital
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