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A trek to the Paro Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan

April 24, 2018April 21, 2018

The Paro Taktsang Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. It is one of the most venerated places of pilgrimage in the …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, Public Spaces

Patan Durbar Square

April 23, 2018April 21, 2018

Patan Durbar Square is one of the Durbar Squares located in the Kathmandu Valley. The three Durbar squares in Kathmandu valley include; Kathmandu, Patan and …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

Navratri: The festival of Indian Goddess

April 22, 2018April 21, 2018

Navaratri, which in Hindi translates to 9 nights is a festival celebrated for 9 days at the beginning of Autumn every year. According to the …

Archaeology, Asia, Blog, Built Heritage, Heritage, Nature, World Heritage Sites

Marveling at the raw beauty of the Ajanta Caves

April 21, 2018April 18, 2018

The Ajanta caves were built and cored out in the shape of a horse shoe cut off rock surface. They are one of the best …

Australia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Ningaloo Coast, Australia

April 20, 2018April 18, 2018

Along the Western shoes of Australia, one can find the Ningaloo Coast. It includes one of the longest near-shore reefs. Aesthetically striking landscapes and seascapes …

Built Heritage, Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018

The Fortified Town of Cuenca in Spain

April 19, 2018April 18, 2018

?Cuenca is an autonomous community located in the Northeastern region of Castile-La Mancha, an interior province of Spain. This well fortified town once served as …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Photo Stories

Virupaksha temple at Hampi

April 18, 2018April 20, 2018

Hampi in Karnataka, India is an UNESCO site, a site of rich heritage of sculpture, architecture, culture and history. Hampi, the glorious capital of? the …

Archaeology, Asia, Blog, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The Rani Ki Vav in Gujarat

April 17, 2018April 18, 2018

The Rani ki vav, situated in Gujarat, is a very intricately constructed step well, situated in the town of Patan, also known as the Queen’s …

Asia, Built Heritage, Europe

The Monastery and Castle Gardens of Italy and their Influence on Mughal Gardens

April 16, 2018May 5, 2018

Garden design as a whole was fueled by the invigoration of newer ideas produced by the spirit and character commenced by Italian Renaissance, Monastery and …