Category: West

Essential Travel Guide to Diu

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Diu, a sleepy little town at the tip of South Gujarat has the perfect Laidback vibes. Diu is a tiny island separated from the mainland Gujarat by a creek. Once governed by Portuguese, the Indian Military seized Diu in 1961. However, the Portugal influence is evident in its architecture, culture and heritage. Ironically, Diu forms a Union Territory with Daman, but it is about 600 kms away from the latter. This small fishing town is known for its fortress, a cathedral and also scenic beaches. It deserves to be on your travel list and here’s an Essential Travel Guide to Diu to help you plan it out.

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Essential Guide to Wildlife Jungle Safari at GIZ Devalia Sasan Gir

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Gir National Park is the only place apart from Africa where you can see the lions in its own habitat. Established in 1965, the lions in this park were protected by the Nawab of Junagadh who ensured that their numbers keep increasing. Therefore the conservation of Lions started. The forest is mainly dry deciduous with some parts of Savannah. With teak trees covering about 90 percent of the flora. Making it a perfect habitat for these large cats. The dam built on river Hiran acts as a natural breeding ground for not only crocodiles but also other reptiles and migratory birds too.

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Looking for Lions at Gir National Park

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Gir National Park is the only place apart from Africa where you can see the lions in its own habitat. Established in 1965, the lions in this park were protected by the Nawab of Junagadh who ensured that their numbers keep increasing. Therefore the conservation of Lions started. The forest is mainly dry deciduous with some parts of Savannah. With teak trees covering about 90 percent of the flora. Making it a perfect habitat for these large cats. The dam built on river Hiran acts as a natural breeding ground for not only crocodiles but also other reptiles and migratory birds too.

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Great Rann of Kutch – The White Salt Desert

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Great Rann of Kutch - White salt desert - Rann Utsav

Very few places are as mesmerizing as this vast expanse of white salt desert. Located mainly in the state of Gurajat in India it also extends to the Sindh province in Pakistan. The seasonal salt marsh covers an area of 10,000 sq miles and is one of the biggest salt marshes in the world. Now imagine Great Rann of Kutch – The White Salt Desert, shimmering in the moonlight and speckled with a plethora of bright colors that’s what it looks like. This three month extravaganza is organised by the Gujarat Tourism and gives a colorful insight into the life and culture of the Kutch community.

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Top 10 Places to Visit in Pune with Kids

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Shaniwar Wada Top 10 Places to Visit in Pune with Kids

Known as the Oxford of the East, the vibrant city of Pune has its own charm. A booming IT and manufacturing hub with huge amount student population is like an emerging metropolitan but still has its small city tag attached to it. It is a perfect blend of modern with a huge sprinkling of culture to it. Having spend most of my life here, I love this city. This is the reason I want my little one to fall in love with Pune too. What better way than to show her the places that Pune is famous for. So here is a list of the Top 10 Places to Visit in Pune with Kids.

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