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Places of Interests India

Name:	Calcutta Zoological Garden
Location:	Calcutta
Operating Hours:	Opens daily from 8.00am to 5.00pm, except on Thursday.
Description:	One of the oldest and largest zoos in India. Contains a children's zoo and an aquarium with rare varieties of fishes. Entry fee of Rs. 3.

Name:	Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Location:	Maharashtra
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Description:	Discovered in the 19th century, these caves were shrines cut out of rock by hand. One of the wonders of ancient Indian architechture.

Name:	Taj Mahal
Location:	Agra, on the banks of the river Yamuna
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Description:	Built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife, this shrine tooks 22 years to complete.

Name:	Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary
Location:	Kashmir
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Description:	Situated in a valley with a large meandering river running through it, this is one of the most scenic parks in India. Catch the very rare Kashmir stag, musk deer, or black and brown bears in the surrounding mountain slopes. The best time to visit is from June to July.

Name:	Indian Museum
Location:	Calcutta
Operating Hours:	Opens 10.00am to 5.00pm (March to November) and 10.00am to 4.30pm (December to February). Opens all days except Mondays and recognised holidays
Description:	First of its kind and the largest in India. Has an Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology, and Industry (Economic Botany) sections. Free for children below 12 years of age.