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Chamundi Hill

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December 5th 2008
This week, a group of us climbed up Chamundi Hill, which dominates the city. There are 1080 steps to the top of the hill, and outstanding views along the way. We were offered all kinds of advice before we embarked on the journey: be careful of the monkeys snatching your bag from you; be wary of young kids’ bothersome or ill-motived shenanigans; go early to avoid the heat; there’s an excellent ... read more

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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