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Hampi: how to explore the ruins of Vijayanagara
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, Hampi spreads across a boulder-strewn landscape along the Tungabhadra. Here is how to divide your days between its sacred and royal centres.
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Towns and landscapes shaped by faith: where to stay, how to move around and what to see beyond the main shrine.
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Rishikesh: ghats, ashrams and the evening aarti on the Ganga
Where the Ganga leaves the Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh combines riverside ritual with a long tradition of yoga and study, and serves as a gateway to the Char Dham route.
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Tirupati and Tirumala: planning a visit to the hill shrine
The Sri Venkateswara Temple on the Tirumala hills is among the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. Planning ahead makes the journey far calmer.