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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Uttarakhand Himalayan Forest With Panoramas and No Crowds

What Binsar Actually IsBinsar Wildlife Sanctuary covers 47.08 square kilometres of the Jhandi Dhar ridge in Almora district, Kumaon, at an altitude that tops out near 2,420 metres above sea level. The Forest Department declared it a sanctuary in 1988, primarily to protect the broadleaf forest rather than a single…

Times Life · Aug 14

What Happens When You Visit the World's Highest Shiva Temple

For most people, Tungnath is introduced with a single line- the highest Shiva temple in the world. It is a title that immediately captures attention, but it barely scratches the surface of what this place truly is. Because Tungnath is not just about altitude. It is about atmosphere, history, silence…

MyLifeXP · Apr 3

Hidden Hill Stations in India That Few Tourists Know

Because they provide cooler temperature, beautiful scenery, and a respite from the bustle of the city, hill stations have long been a popular tourism destination in India. However, many renowned hill stations have grown crowded, commercialized, and noisy as tourism has grown over time. Sometimes the tranquil mountain experience that…

MyLifeXP · Mar 15