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Travel: Thotlakonda, Andhra Pradesh

    History on a hill Thotlakonda in Andhra Pradesh is today a hazy hark-back to its glorious Buddhist traditions   It’s a hot day, a very hot day in fact. The sun glares down mercilessly and I`m glad of the foresight to have carried a hat. There is a strong breeze blowing, though, carrying…

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Travel: Borra caves, Araku Valley

    Of deep dark structures   These  caves are really the jewel in the Araku Valley`s crown. A recent visit to Andhra Pradesh`s Araku Valley near Vizag was just that bit underwhelming for someone who has lived in the Nilgiri hills. The Araku valley is a nice enough hill station which is part of…

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