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Jan 8, 2026
Arambol Sweet Water Lake (or Vagkolam Lake) is significant for its unique location where freshwater meets the Arabian Sea, natural hot springs, healing clay, and spiritual vibes from the ancient Banyan tree (once used by Beatles for meditation. It was …
Jan 6, 2026
View of the Monkey Hill on the Bhor Ghat railway line. This was operational since the 1860s and constructed by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. It served as a crucial technical halt and part of an ingenious reversing station for …
Dec 22, 2025
Arambol beach Goa from the 1970s. Goa had such pristine spots. No wonder it became a hotspot for tourists. Photo found on the Interwebs. Image appears Public Domain.
Darjeeling. View from Commercial Road. The Bishop's House, located along Lebong Cart Road, built in the year 1890 Restored vintage postcard. Shared by Philip Thronton on facebook. Pubic domain image.
Photo from the 1930s Now known as CST. You can see all those warehouses in the background. They are still present. Public domain image found on the Interwebs. Photographer unknown.
1900s. Colonial Era India, Bombay (Mumbai). Restored Image (public domain). Shared by Philip Thronton
Kalimpong used to be a gateway in the trade between Tibet and British India. From the 1920s Restored Image (public domain) Shared by Philip Thronton
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