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The Monument That Inspired Taj Mahal

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Hi, This is our first sight seeing trip in the Delhi/NCR region which has the highest number of historical structures in the World with over a thousand such structures co-existing grandly with modern marvels, skyscrapers, shopping marvels and colonial structures. Through this post, I introduce you to Humayun's Tomb which happens to be the monument that is said to have inspired Shahjahan to build Taj Mahal almost half a century later. The monument is the mausoleum of First Mughal Emperor Humayun and it is located in central Delhi near the famous Nizamuddin Dargah. It is easily accessible by public/private transport or cabs. Nearest Metro Station is Jangpura from where you can take an auto or a rickshaw to reach this monument. I won't delve much into the history and archaeological facts related to this magnificent monument as you can find relevant information at  Humayun's Tomb . So let's move ahead and see why this structure is often considered to be the...
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Wanderlust and Me

Hi, I am Praveen and I have been blogging under the name 'Wizardprince' for almost a decade now. As a profession I am a digital marketeer and online entrepreneur while at heart I am an avid traveler. I have always loved traveling. In fact I am a hard core travel romantic. For me travel is not just about reaching a destination and writing about it.  Travel for me is every aspect of the experience. The journey, the people, sights and sounds, food, accommodations, destination and of course the beauty/history/stories of the places that I visit, are all equally important and enticing. Travel in India is an experience that is unique in its variety of offerings and experiences. There are countless travel blogs available online which in their own vivid ways bring to you the beauty and the variety of this magnificent country. However, I always felt that there is a need for a blog devoid of all the flowery descriptions and crafted stories. After a fair bit of thinking, traveling and...
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Let The Journey Begin

India is the destination that dreams are made of. As a traveler, you can create a 100 box checklist and India will tick all of them positively. Mountains, rolling hills, virgin islands, vast beaches, wildlife, spiritual discovery, milling crowds, delectable cuisines, deserts, In solitude, rivers and backwaters, fishing, shopping, wellness or whatever else be your mojo, India offers you all of it and more. This blog is aimed to be a window to this magnificent country. You will embark with me on a trip that will show you the real India in real time. While as the narrator and guide on this blog, I will provide you with the sights and information on the amazing destinations that we will visit in due course of time, you will realize that this is not the diary of a tourist. This blog is an attempt to show you and invite you to the real India, the one that you have probably not seen yet or seen in a different light. 'Traveler Praveen' is a candid effort at documenting and bri...
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