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The Vaishnodevi Experience 2023

My first trip to Vaishnodevi was unimpressive. Climbing was hard, and it only served to highlight how badly out of shape I was, while my in-laws managed to cope so much better. Further, I hadn’t quite realized that the cave experience wouldn’t be the same as I had imagined, since the original cave was only opened at certain times a year, and that we only entered a newly created tunnel, one far easier to access, and hence more manageable with the crowds that thronged the mountain shrine. The resulting experience at the shrine, for barely a fraction of a second, hardly compared to what I had expected / imagined / heard about. So, for me, Vaishnodevi was like any other temple, nothing to write home about, something that was reflected (though not explicitly mentioned) in the blog post I wrote then.
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5 Things To Do in Udaipur


Udaipur is the lake city of Rajasthan.  Most of the state might be a desert, but Udaipur, with its five huge interconnected lakes is blessed with not just a perennial water supply, but the lakes also keep the city and its environment cool, even in the sweltering heat of summer! The city draws not just crowds of tourists coming from across the world for a glimpse of its magnificent palaces, but also droves of migratory birds drawn by the lakes! The city is thus an interesting blend of history and nature, well worth a leisurely visit. 



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This article was published on the Club Mahindra Blog. To read my other articles on the blog, click here. 

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Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

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  1. PtjosephrosaJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Very interesting article and a beautiful photo.

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  2. Anu ShankarJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks a lot!

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  3. Mridula DJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Just came back from Bhubneshwar and catching up on posts. Loved the Darter one.

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  4. Anu ShankarJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Thanks, Mridula! loved ur Bhubaneshwar pics! wonder when i will be able to go there....

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  5. Lake Palace UdaipurMarch 12, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I like your blog it’s look nice and attractive. I visited many places in world with my family and friends and always have get new experiences with that trips which i have many photos as memories of it in my album and heart touching photos are always with me. Udaipur is very nice and beautiful place with interesting information. I always keep in touch with your blog and going to bookmark also.
    Thanks

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  6. Explore IndiaApril 14, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    All the city of Rajasthan are famous for its forts and havelies. I think only kings from Rajasthan were interested in building forts not others

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    1. Anuradha ShankarApril 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      Rajasthan is indeed famous for its forts and havelis, but its not true that no one else built forts. there are forts all over India, some even more beautiful than those in Rajasthan.

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