Some lesser known places in India.

Phuktal Monastery :

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Yeah, it's real. We have seen this kind of places in animated movies only but it is situated in Zanskar, Jammu & Kashmir. Phuktal monastry is a real and genuine place for trek lovers. It was founded in 12th century by the Gangsem sherpa Zangpo and still it remained undiscovered till 19th century. It is build at the cliff face of Lungnak , a major tributary. It holds a spiritual significance because of its design and isolated location. Phuktal is a Tibetan word which means "through caves". At the monastry the main focus is on the beliefs of Buddha culture- vasika, posadha and pravarna. This is a place of monks. It is the only monastery in India reachable by foot.

Chand Baori- A Stepwell :

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Chand Baori was built by King Chanda of the Chauhan Dynasty between AD 800 and AD 900 and it was named after him. It is situated in Dausa district of Rajasthan. It is the largest step-well of India being 100 ft into the ground with 3,500 narrow steps. It was built for the water conservation for village but it also became a place for community gathering.

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As the green water at the base attests, the well is no longer in use, but it has become a tourist place now. Moreover, one of the four sides of the Baori has a three-storied pavilion. Royal families sit in its jharokas and balconies. Also, some Bollywood and Hollywood movies have been shot here.

Pavagadh :

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This archeological park is situated in Panchamahal district, Gujarat. In this park, there are lots of Jain and Hindu temples, mosques and other historical edifices. These temples are constructed in Nagara style of architecture. Most Indian travellers do not go beyond the demarcated path to the temples. The Jama Masjid located inside the park area is a fine example of of Hindu-Muslim architecture. You will gell to see temples from different centuries here. The most famous ruins of Champaner are the mosques, which are right in front of the Pavagadh station.