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This is brilliant travel and history information. The pictures are gorgeous and enticing. Thank you for sharing.

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I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! 😊

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Great info👏, someday wish to visit there in Telangana. I am also inviting you to explore Madhya Pradesh, heart of India. Surrounded by beautiful and historical places Like Bheemvetica Rock caves, khajurao temple nearby Jabalpur and also Ujjain Mahakal jyotirlinga and many more .....

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Ila your writing inspires me (and makes be a tad homesick too!) to travel thr home country. One day. I promise. Lots of love.

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Thanks Prerna! I hope that day comes soon ❤️

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Indeed. Traveling doesn't necessarily have to be an international voyage. I also have been exploring the northern parts of my country through my own personal savings, since 2015. However, my annual tradition of exploring the mountains was disrupted by the COVID outbreak. Thanks to you I've been inspired to document and share my travel experiences through my blogs. Would love to have my first Substack post reviewed by you. :)

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Glad to hear, Rubik! Will check out your newsletter 😊

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Very well documented , agree with how travel with in the country can be extremely rewarding

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Thank you Chetna 😊

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Such lovely pics and nice ending. I can sense that I would be travelling soon, once the new arrangements are made and I am confident enough.

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It is located 15 km from Mulugu, 66 km from Warangal, and 209 km from Hyderabad.

The Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal is located at the base of Hanamkonda Hill, approx. 15 km from Hyderabad.

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When I was staying in Hyderabad (and had decided to retire there), I was just staying there. These two distance-y sentences made me realize how big a deal I used to make of normal travel. I could have totally seen these places but like most of my life so far, I just didn’t. Until the time I opened this post.

Thank you Ila, more gratitude than there is water in Paniya.

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Thank you for reading! ❤️

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Aug 20, 2023Liked by Ila Reddy

Lovely read! I echo your sentiments about traveling in India. There is so much to see and experience!

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Thank you!

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You write well and the philosophy of finding places that are off the beaten path but marvelous is great.

I have been to these places since my childhood except for the Pandava Gutta. Coincidentally I am in Warangal on a short trip as I read your post. Good luck and wish you the best fit your travel dreams.

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Thank you!

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Thought I had been blocked so not getting any new post notifications. Nope. I am not. Yet. Okay. No worries. No no, it’s okay.

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Jald hi, jald hi 🌻

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Acha fir theek hai.

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Blocking the most sought after newsletter reader? Kabhi nahi!

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Na na - Not talking about blocking the most sought after newsletter reader. I am talking about myself. Focus ila.

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