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May 1, 2018May 18, 2018

Patna: One day trip planner

Patna is a capital city of Bihar and is also an ancient city sprawling along the banks of river Ganges. If you have only a day to spend in Patna, you can visit the following places.

Takht Sri Patna Sahib

It is a gurdwara also known as Harmandir Sahib, built to commemorate the birthplace of 10th Guru of Sikhism- Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Address: Patna – Aurangabad Road, Mithapur Farm Area, Mithapur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India

Contact: +91 612 264 1821

Time to spend: 1.5 hours

Next destination: Mahatma Gandhi Setu, 30 minutes drive

Mahatma Gandhi Setu

It is the country’s second longest river bridge constructed over river Ganges. It is 5.75 kilometers long and connects north and south Bihar.

Address: Chapra-Patna Hwy, Terahrasia, Bihar 844101, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Patna Museum, 1 hour drive

Patna Museum

It is a state museum in operation since the British era. The museum showcases the archeological findings, artifacts, found in the region.

Address: Near Kotwali Thana, Budh Marg, Patna, Bihar 800001, India

Visiting time: 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed

Contact: +91 612 223 5731

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Golghar, 5 minutes drive

More information about this museum here.

Golghar

It is a huge round shaped government owned granary (a storehouse for threshed grain) offering city views from the top.

Address: Golghar Chauraha, Ashok Rajpath, Chajju Bagh, Patna, Bihar 800001, India

Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Eco Park and Gandhi statue, 15 minutes drive

Eco Park and Gandhi statue

Eco Park Patna — An urban park in Patna with ornate flora

It is an urban park with landscaped garden, fountains, lakes, food court, and children’s play area. At a 5 minutes walking distance, lies the Gandhi statue, which is a historic landmark of the town.

Address: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800015, India

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Thursday closed

Contact: +91 70500 09192

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also rent a car in Patna for your trip and enjoy sightseeing and onward journey hassle-free.

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May 1, 2018May 25, 2018

Tezpur: The cultural capital of Assam

Located on the banks of river Brahmaputra, Tezpur is known as the cultural capital of Assam state of India. The city is also the cleanest city of Assam.

It is a perfect example of emerging civilization amidst nature. The city attracts the tourists from across the world with its green charm. Let’s dive into the historic and cultural essence of this town.

History of Tezpur

Tezpur literally translates to the city of blood. Legends say that this place encountered the epic battle between Lord Krishna’s army and Banasura to rescue the grandson of Lord Krishna- Aniruddha. Banasura was the eldest son of Bali and Lord Shiva’s devotee. The temples and sculptures of Tezpur convey this story.

The modern-day Tezpur was colonized by British with their headquarters at Darrang district. Tezpur also homed a large number of refugees from Burma during the World War II.

Culture in Tezpur

Preserving the core Assamese culture, Tezpur is called as the cultural capital of the state. One can observe a slow-paced life here with people giving more importance to celebrations and socializing rather than growing economically.

Some of the important celebrations of the town are-

Bihu
Dehing Patkai Festival
Ali Ai Ligang
Kamrup Bhatheli
Biswakarma Puja

Assamese people — Courtesy: www.hindustantimes.com

The above listed are some of the important regional festivals celebrations in Tezpur. The city celebrates the festivals like Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Navaratri, etc. with equal enthusiasm, however, the names and mode of celebrating these festivals differ a bit.

Take a round tour to the city of Tezpur here.

Tourist places in Tezpur

Tezpur homes temples and fortress from the prehistoric time. You can find these places preserving the authenticity, with little or no intervention in terms of development.

Agnigarh
Bhairabi Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Padum Pukhuri
Cole Park
Mahabhairab Temple
Bamuni Pahar

agnigarh tezpur assam — Courtesy: en.wikipedia.org

For those seeking a break from routine, time for oneself, Tezpur is their place. If you are planning to visit this wonderful city, you can also book an intercity cab in Tezpur and explore Tezpur and nearby places.

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May 1, 2018April 30, 2018

Sites to visit on one day Kollam trip

Kollam is a beautiful green city on the Malabar coast of India. If you have limited time, you can cover these places in a day on your Kollam tour.

Cheena Kottaram

Cheena Kottaram is also known as China Palace. It was built in the year 1904 for the Travancore king- Sri Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma. The present day, Cheena Kottaram is a rest house.

Address: Salem – Kochi Highway, Chinnakada, Kollam, Kerala 691001, India

Time to spend: 45 minutes

Next destination: Thevally Palace, 15 minutes drive