The 500km route from Manali to Leh in northwest India has become one of the world's premier mountain challenges for intrepid cyclists.
Until 10 March, the Maha Kumb Mela in Allahabad will see some 100 million Hindu pilgrims cleansing their sins at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Sarasvati Rivers.
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This Indian state has been a favourite haunt of travellers for hundreds of years; exhilarating, enchanting and enthralling with its top-notch beauty and culture.
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From coconut palm-lined coasts and rolling hills of tea to elephant and tiger reserves, travelling in this slender Indian state is as easy as a glide through its backwaters.
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With only 1,200 tigers left in the country’s wild, spotting the elusive animal can be difficult with a convoy of safari vehicles.
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