Maharashtra: Get through The Gateway of India with books

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The spirit of Maharashtra is cosmopolitan, forward-thinking, tolerant and vibrant. There is enough to keep connoisseurs of temples, forts, old monuments and art—gainfully preoccupied here. Bombay or Mumbai—the capital of Maharashtra is not only seen as the financial capital of India but is literally the Gateway of India which is secular, progressive yet rooted. It […]

Himachal Pradesh: Visit the Land of Gods with these books

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Himachal Pradesh situated in the heart of the western Himalaya, identified as “Dev Bhumi” and is believed to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses. The entire State is punctuated with stone as well as wood temples. The shadowy valleys, rugged crags, glaciers and gigantic pines and roaring rivers and exquisite flora and fauna compose […]

Kerala: From the library of God’s Own Country

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A long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, are just a few of the wonders. Most of the state is engulfed in rich greenery which ensures a very calming experience at all times. Bestowed with a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year, Kerala is a […]

Madhya Pradesh: Discover the Heart of India through books

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Madhya Pradesh is the heart of India. Originally known as Malwa, the place has nurtured some epic rulers and warriors as well, like Emperor Ashoka, Chandragupta, Vikramaditya, Harsha Vardhan, Raja Bohoj and many others. A long, revealing history forged by these great men is preserved in book and ink. Explore the home of the cultural and […]

Jharkhand: Read Through The Land of Forests

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Jharkhand is endowed with a rich cultural heritage and bestowed liberally with bounties of nature. The State is a kaleidoscope of past splendours and present glory. A fascinating State with luxuriant forest, captivating wildlife, enthralling waterfalls, exquisite handicrafts, adventurism tourism, sprawling water bodies, enchanting classical and folk dances and music and above all hospitable and […]

Manipur: Tour the Land of Gems through these books

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Manipur is strategically located in the Northeastern corner of India bordering Myanmar. The state serves as a corridor for India to the South East Asian countries and offers immense possibilities for the growth of tourism and regional business. The state has a rich cultural past dating back centuries. It is the birthplace of Raas Lila- […]

Andhra Pradesh: From the library of Rice Bowl of India

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Made famous by the Nizams, Qutub Shahis, Vijaynagara and Kakatiya dynasty, Andhra Pradesh is a destination symbolizing the rich essence of incredible India. Famous as the cradle of stone architecture, the chronicles of this state are dotted in the form of illustrious structures, monuments, minarets, stupas and other tomb ruins. This most visited state of […]

Arunachal Pradesh: Tour the Land of Rising Sun through books

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Arunachal Pradesh, a veritable treasure house of nature, tucked away in the northeastern tip of India, invites you to relax in its picturesque hills and valleys encircled on three sides by Bhutan, China and Myanmar. Come to Arunachal Pradesh to relive nature in its full splendour. Go on an Arunachal Pradesh tour through books and […]

Bihar Books: Read through the Land of Monasteries

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Bihar’s antiquity is evident from its name, which is derived from the ancient word “VIHARA” (monastery). It is indeed a land of monasteries. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim and Sikh shrines abound in this ancient land where India’s first major empires rose and fell. Where the ruins of the worlds’ earliest university slumbers in the void […]

The Kashmir Files: From the library of Paradise on Earth

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“Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.”If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here…The infamous lines by Amir Khusrau instantly pop into the mind when someone utters ‘Kashmir’. The state often called the ‘Switzerland of India’ has been in the news always: for its beauty, glorious palaces […]