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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... [read more]
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... [read more] Blog: Unforgettable India!
Date: January 27th 2011
The overnight train took us to Varanasi, one of the worlds oldest cities. Varanasi is the ultimate destinations for hindus and the city is full of temples, shrines and devotees. After almost 10 days in rural locations, Varanasi came as quite a shock. It is louder, busier and dirtier than any other Indian city I have visited, but at the same time there is a vibrance to the city that is not equalled ... read more
Date: January 27th 2011
The overnight train took us to Varanasi, one of the worlds oldest cities. Varanasi is the ultimate destinations for hindus and the city is full of temples, shrines and devotees. After almost 10 days in rural locations, Varanasi came as quite a shock. It is louder, busier and dirtier than any other Indian city I have visited, but at the same time there is a vibrance to the city that is not equalled ... read more
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