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Around Kasauli - to do

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A small and scenic town in Himachal Pradesh, Kasauli has won the hearts of tourists for a while now. The influence of the British era can be seen on Kasauli today, this adds an old world charm to the town. Apart from its mesmerising beauty, the town offers the visitors a lot of adventure sports as well. Trekking: If you are looking for some picturesque trekking routes, then Kasauli tops the list. Tourists can find a number of treks from here to places such as Kalka, Jabli and Garkhal. For instance, the trek from Jabli to Kasauli stretches over approx 9 kms and presents beautiful vistas. Nature Walks: If you would prefer taking it easy and just going for a stroll. Then again, Kasauli doesn't disappoint you. Explore the beauty of the town, with its scenic views. There is a trail that goes from Old Kasauli Road to Parwanoo. The 1.5 km long Sanawar-Mandudhar Walk is the highlight of the town. Camping: Want to camp with your young kids? There are a number of sites...

1-3 March 2018 Hola Mohalla - Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara, Punjab

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Hola Mohalla is an annual Sikh festival, celebrated extensively over three days mainly at the Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara , in the state of Punjab. It is a martial fair that was introduced by Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, to fortify the Sikh community by carrying out martial training and mock-drills, along with religious discussions. The festivities of Hola Mohalla begin by visiting the gurudwaras for early morning prayers. Durbars are held and the Guru Granth Sahib is read. Kirtans and religious lectures are carried out and after the religious ceremonies are over, the ‘prasad’ is distributed among the people. The evening is filled with a lot of anticipation and thrill, as martial members of the Sikh community (Nihang Sikhs) display their physical strength through daring acts like mock-battles (Gatka), sword-fighting displays, archery and exercising on speeding horses.  They also splatter colours on the audience. This is followed by cultural activities including music...