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Rakhigarhi has been in the news for being the largest site of Sindhu Saraswati or Indus Valley Civilization. So, it had been on my wish list for a while. When I planned my trip to Agroha, we also took a detour to visit Rakhigarhi. I remember reading about Harappa and Mohenjodaro in history textbooks in […]

Black Friday is usually the time to save big on home, electronics, and beauty products, but it can also be a great time to save on some really cool travel … Continue Reading Read the original post Best Black Friday Deals for Travelers 2024 on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

Some trips are about ticking off bucket-list destinations, while others are about immersing in the soul of a place. For us, Beaujolais was the latter. Known for its rolling vineyards, … Continue Reading Read the original post The Best Two-Day Beaujolais Itinerary: Wine, Villages, and Unforgettable Views on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

Planning a visit to the popular Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam – Get insights and understand the darshan process. The Varaha Kavacham (a prayer invoking Vishnu as Varaha swamy-the boar avatar for becoming an armor around us) from the Skanda Puranam says: आद्यं रङ्गमिति प्रोक्तं विमानं रङ्गसंज्ञितम् । श्रीमुष्णं वेङ्कटाद्रिं च साळग्रामं च नैमिशम् ॥ तोयाद्रिं पुष्करं

Visiting the D-Day Beaches of Normandy was something we always wanted to do, but never managed to put it on our travel itinerary. Once we finally visited, we wondered why … Continue Reading Read the original post The Ultimate D-Day Beaches Itinerary In Normandy on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

Whether you have 10 days in Spain or want to go slow and steady full immersion, there are loads of places to visit. Diverse and dynamic, each city has its … Continue Reading Read the original post 17 Best Cities in Spain To Visit Right Now on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

Solo travel is fashionable today. It is presented as the ultimate Nirvana. Solo travelers (real or fake) think of themselves as elite in a way, putting themselves above the mere mortal travelers who do not have the courage to travel alone. Magazines, especially those focused on women, are full of taboos associated with traveling solo.

Who wants to spend Christmas in New York? It seems that every great Christmas movie or memory of ours is somehow associated with New York City. We asked all our Manhattan … Continue Reading Read the original post The Ultimate Christmas in New York Itinerary on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

Temples in Ayodhya Ayodhya is the Adipuri or the first city of Vishnu. It is believed to be sitting on the chakra of Vishnu. Rulers of Suryavansha or solar dynasty ruled from here for eons. Even today, many royal dynasties across India trace their lineage to this dynasty.  Of course, the most famous king is

From wine tours to mysterious lakes and burial grounds, a getaway to Prince Edward County is a wonderful weekend escape. Country homes and vineyards are nestled in lush greenery and … Continue Reading Read the original post The Ultimate Guide To Prince Edward County, Ontario on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.