Where history meets spirituality
The massive banyan tree known as Akshay Vat Vatika is 150 feet tall and is said to be 5,100 years old; its roots can be seen all across Muzaffarnagar. According to legend, Sage Sukhdeva spent seven days under this tree teaching the Puranas to King Parikshit, the grandson of Arjun. Therefore, this tree is a metaphor for holiness, honesty, and mercy.
Suggested Duration - 2 to 3 hours
The Akshaya Vat, also known as "The Tree of Undying Character," is named as such because it is widely held that it never loses its leaves. Ritualistically, newlyweds come here to wrap a scarlet thread around the tree. So, you can visit this temple to not only seek blessings for your marriage but also witness how mysticism has survived through the ages here.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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