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Vol:1 August-September 2020 TRAVEL EXPLORE Bi-Monthly Travel Magazine TRAVEL EXPLORE The Travel Explore is for people who love travel Welcome to Travel Explore. The new and exiting travel magazine. It is a new, fresh and affordable to looking travel. Travel Explore always inspire you to travelling. We hope you find Travel Explore magazine informative and enjoy reading it. Contents The Bison kabini karnataka ................. 6 Chowdhury Zamindar Bari .................. 7 Jalbari ................... 9 Jodhpur ................... 11 17 Ladakh .................... 15 Lepchaka ..................... 17 Nature watch ..................... 18 Raghurajpur ..................... 19 Varkala Beach- Kerala ...................... 21 Bhandardara ...................... 24 Kaushani ....................... 25 Khonama, Nagaland ....................... 27 Dwaki ....................... 29 11 Rangaroon ........................ 31 Kuari Pass Trek ....................... 33 Younger Wildlife Photographer .......... 37 . 21 25 LADAKH 36 15 The Bison Kabini Karnataka he boutique Camp, location by the forest, TAfrican styled tented accommodation and highly personalised activities, allows us to give you a true and unique wildlife experience. Serene and tranquil through the day while exciting and adventurous at night; the African styled Resort in Karnataka offers something rustic and luxurious at the very edge of adventure. It is situated at the confluence of the Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks, on the shores of the Kabini River in Karnataka (West of Mysore). A mix between a rustic African wildlife tented camp and the old lodges of the Raj, The place offers a beautiful balance of luxury amidst wilderness.It is the only property in the area that overlooks the tourism zone of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve. We are closest to the gate and offer fabulous game viewing, both from camp and on safari. Curl up in the cosy deck and gaze into the forests at sunset, have a drink by the crackling fire and share your stories of the forest, dine in the jungle under a blanket of stars, soak in the romance of a midnight boat ride or thrill yourself with tracking down a big cat on safari. Credit: Go Nomads 6 Chowdhury Zamindar Bari The 375-year-old Chowdhury Zamindar Bari (House) is surrounded by mango orchards, huge ponds, temples and a Durga Mancha where Durga Puja and Kali Puja is being continuously held for the past 400 years The earliest recorded history of the Chowdhurys date back to 1299 AD from Malda and Murshidabad.However, the Chowdhurys settled in their present abode in Nimo around mid 1600 AD, when the Zamindri was conferred to them by the Muhgal Court. In 1793, the British recognised the Zamindari and in later part of 18th Century, the Zamindari of the Chowdhury’s expanded to as far as Srirampore and later to Sunderbans. 7 Spending a few days in this Zamindar dining area of the ground floor and all rooms House would be a time-travelling experience are located on the first and second floors. All for the guests. You can walk around the village rooms have windows opening to the village roads, take a nap on the maachan within the and pond and this makes them very airy. A mango orchard, catch fish in the ponds, visit spacious terrace on the second floor has been the temple to witness the evening Aarti and opened for the guests, where they can laze loiter within the corridors and terraces of the around in the evenings under the open sky Zamindar House to glance around the age-old and share stories of the past from the hosts. photos of the Zamindars, Rajahs, their hunting expeditions and trophies Attractions around Chowdhury Zamindar Bari . Accommodation at Chowdhury Zamindar Bari Apart from the heritage house itself, there are numerous other attractions in the village. There are three Double Bed rooms and one The Four-Hundred-year old Durga Bari Four Bedded room within this heritage or Durga Mancha of the Chowdhurys where Zamindar House where guests are put up. All Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja and Kartik the rooms have been decked with period Puja are held regularly. In the evenings, you furniture and exude the charm of staying in a can visit the Radha Madhav Temple to find typical Bengali Zamindar house with their your place within the villagers witnessing the Khirki windows, Kari- Barga ceilings and doors Sandhya Aarati followed by Kirtans. In with Shekals and Kheels. This heritage building the mornings, you can take a walk around the is located just beside the dighi (pond) and is surrounding villages of Chowdhury Bari to surrounded by terracotta Shiva Temples, a explore century-old schools, Rathas, terracotta terracotta Dol Mancha, the Radha Madhav temples, tribal villages and Ashrams. The Temple and the Durga Mancha. The Rath Yatra mango orchard of the Chowdhury Bari covers a is a grand affair in this village and you would few acres and more than 300 trees. find the Ratha stationed few hundred yards from the house. Guests are served food in the Credit: Go Nomads 8 Lets head to an abode in the east of Calcutta It is the place where all the amenities of modern day city life can be found in a rural setting. Out here, among the flora and fauna, you can catch up with the other side of your personality - your true self - as you do what you enjoy the most or listen to the birds singing - or just do nothing. 9 This place is merely nine kilometres from the edge of the city. As soon as you step into the space you will be greeted by the rustling leaves, chirping birds and flapping butterflies. Once you start following the curvy trail, four architectural splendours, each distinct in their make-ups and appearances extend their invitation. They make you curious, you venture them one by one only to be amazed by their quirky assortments and assertions. Creative Engagement Open Space for Live Performance and Workshop Weaving Studio : A pit loom with jacquard facilities, spinning and designing of cloths. Dyeing Unit : Natural dyeing of thread and fabric using non -toxic natural dyes , handled by Biome Wood and Metal Workshop : Shape the wood or metal, express yourself. Printing Studio : Etching Press and Wood Block print facilities. Pottery Studio : Prepare clay, wheel spinning, sculpture and traditional kiln for firing. Dokra Studio : Get introduced to the lost wax process of metal casting and come up with typical dokra art objects. Credit: Go Nomads 10 “In the desert is our home We like it very much.” The enchantingly beatiful town Jodhpur is In 1211, defeated by Mohammad Ghori in the glorious with ancient historical monuments. The battle of Kanauj, Rathore Rajput left Mandore maze is made of narrow pathways on both and came to the Land of dead or Marwar. In sidesof the pathways there are fine buildings, 1459, the Rathore Rajput head, Rao Maldeo monuments and temples. But to the east of the Jodha founded the city. 236 m high, on sand- fort on the bank of Gulab Sagar Lake Tal Hati Ka stone hill, the state's second city is Jodhpur. In Mahal and the innovative creations of the the past Jodhpur was Marwar or capital of the Jharokas Rajmahal palaces simple amaze the Rathore Rajputs, the descendants of spectators. Kunjabihari or the Sree Krishna Ramchandra of Ramayana. The old caravan Temple, The glorious symbol of Rajput valour route was linked to Middle-East via Jodhpur and heroism, Meherangarh Fort, with Jaisalmer. So Jodhpur was famous as a business magnificent spire, the Gangashyam Mandir, centre. The people were famous as Marwari. Nath community temple of 84 pillars on the way The desert area starts from Jodhpur. In the 16th to Mandore, (2 km), Yashwanth Thara. The century a 9.5 km long wall with 8 gates was built Umaid Bhawan evoke curiosity. Tie & die print in Jodhpur to protect the city from the desert. and shoes of Jodhpur are equali attractive. Best Places to visit in Jodhpur: Attractive: Mehrangarh fort, Khejarla Fort, Umaid Bhawan palace, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Chamunda Mataji Temple, Ranisar Padamsar, Jodhpur Government Museum, Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar, Mahamandir Temple, Mandaleshwar Mahadev, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masuria Hills. Shastri Circle, Mandore, Kailana Lake, Machiya Safari Park, Somnath Temple, Balsamand Lake, Guda Village, Mehrangarh Fort and Museum, Chokhelao Bagh and Interpretation Center. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur of the most famous in India and is packed with Mehrangarh Fort holds the pride of place in history and legends. Mehrangarh Fort still Jodhpur, Mehrangarh fort was built by Rao bears the imprints of cannonball attacks Jodha in the year 1459. The fort is spread over courtesy the armies of Jaipur on its second an area of 5 km and is built on 125 m high hill gate. Chiselled and sturdy, the fort is known in the outskirts of Jodhpur city. Rising for its exquisite latticed windows, carved perpendicular and impregnable from a hill panels, intricately decorated windows and which is 125 metres above Jodhpur’s skyline is walls of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh the Mehrangarh Fort. This historic fort is one Mahal. 11 Umaid Bhawan Palace Umaid Bhawan Palace was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 to counter a famine which had hit the state at the time. It was also known as the Chittar Palace while being constructed thanks to the use of stones drawn from the Chittar hill. The palace was designed by HV Lanchester, a renowned British architect, and was completed in 16 years. Built with sandstone and marble, the architecture of the palace is described as a blend of lndo-Saracenic, Classical Revival and Western Art Deco styles. It is recognised as one of the largest private homes in the world and also one of the more spectacular buildings. It is the only palace built in the 20th century.