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Introduction The Paleolithic Age (up to 10,000 BC) of human evolution is characterized by the ability to use stone tools and a primitive society centered around small groups or bands. The humans of this age were hunter-gatherers and lived in primitive accommodation such as caves and rock-shelters. In more ways than one, these ancestors of ours were directly dealing with the (perceived) whims of nature. The paintings at Bhimbetka The tools of this age have been found by archeologists after considerable efforts and excavations. Their life-accounts, however, have been preserved in the form of paintings and murals which have survived to this date. These paintings tell tales of warriors, of festivities, of hunters and the hunted and a lot more. A downside of all this is that it has inspired modern technology companies to document every minute thought that an engineer thinks of thinking about! -x-x-x- About Bhimbetka Rock Shelters The Bhimbetka (or Bhim-Baithika, seat of ...

Introduction Sanchi - located about 40km North-East of Bhopal - is a site of immense importance for the Buddhist sect in India. The main attraction here is a simple hemispherical stupa from the Ashokan era that houses the relics of the venerable Buddha himself. Scattered around this monument are about 50 other monuments of varied significance - temples, monasteries, pillars - all associated with the Buddhist sect. The Sanchi Stupa In line with its immense cultural significance it has been conferred the status as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. -x-x-x- Getting In Sanchi is best approached from the city of Bhopal. There are enough road and rail services available between the two places. The public bus options are available every 10-15 minutes, while the train frequency is pretty less. Bhopal is well connected to places all over India by road, rail and air.   On the map The stupa complex is located on a hill at a distance of about 1km from the main road-head....

Introduction  Ahmedabad is the city at the heart of the Gujarat hinterland. he city has been a regional powerhouse and capital since the times of the Gujarat Sultanate, up to the 1970s when the planned twin city and present capital of Gandhinagar was formed.     The Mahatma's domain There is a lot of history imbibed in Ahmedabad and the corresponding architecture is beautiful too. The Indo-Saracenic style of architecture has a substantial mark, but well complemented by traditional Hindu and Jain architecture. A major historical aspect is the contribution of this city towards the Indian independence movement - the Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi can be considered the centre of the Indian Satyagraha. -x-x-x- Getting In And Around Ahmedabad is well connected by air, rail and road to all parts of India. Getting in is super-easy. The city has a strong network of buses, rickshaws and cabs for internal transport. We preferred not to undergo the hassle of bus r...