“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”
The Aguada Fort and Lighthouse in Goa is a 17th-century Portuguese fort with rich historical significance. Built to protect against Dutch and Maratha invasions, it's also a notable site due to its four-story lighthouse, the oldest in Asia. Visiting this location provides insights into the region's past, stunning views, and opportunities for exploration. It's highly recommended for anyone traveling to Goa.
Gopalpur is the perfect place for holidays. During the days of Kalingas, this place was known as the port of Paloura from which traders sailed as far as Java, Bali and Sumatra and piled up wealth dealing in silk and pearl. Later Gopalpur regained its importance to maritime trade during British colonial rule. It was a transit point to export sugar and cheap labourers for the tea gardens of Assam in north-eastern India. Today it survives on fishing as its main industry, and a pristine beach with unforgettable views of the sunrise.
The Raouché, a timeless symbol of Lebanese capital Beirut is its most famous landmark. Off the coast of Raouché, there is a natural landmark called the Pigeons' Rock, its Arabic name translates to rock and is believed to be a derivative of the French word rocher. It is also known as the Rock of Raouché. This 60-meter high offshore rock couple was formed in the prehistoric era by a geologic movement. These two huge rock formations, made of sedimentary pale soft porous limestone rock eroded over millions of years, stand like gigantic sentinels on the Mediterranean Sea.
A journey from Kolkata to Gangtok was diverted due to landslides, leading to an unplanned visit to Dooars and Lataguri in northeastern India. Despite it being the monsoon season, the descriptions of beautiful landscapes, tea gardens, a bridge commemorating King George VI, and the wildlife of Gorumara National Park - including a buffalo-cart safari and local tribal dance - clearly highlight an exciting adventure. The unexpected trip was reportedly worthwhile and recommended for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Pondicherry is affectionately known as Pondy, and has been officially known by the alternative name Puducherry since 2006. It is a blend of spiritual aura, French colonial heritage, Tamil culture, virgin beaches and the cosmopolitan flair of many nationalities in a small but varied city. Pondicherry was designed on the French grid pattern and features neat sectors and perpendicular streets.
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