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Red Fort | Mughals | Old Delhi | History

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To know the history of a city, go through its historical monuments. It carries the story of a city in itself. Delhi may be known for many contentious things but when it comes to its history, you can't ignore its beauty🥰 that lies in its history and the monuments of that era. Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lal Quila, Jantar-Mantar, Purana Quila and Humayun's Tomb are some examples of it.  एक किला मुगल काल का,  बसेरा शाहजहाँ का,  धूप में चमकते दुर्ग लाल,  बयां करते दिल्ली का मुगल काल | Hello readers! I welcome you to my blog Let's Know😊. If you love to explore a place before going there then you are at the right page👍. Today we are going to explore the Red Fort of Delhi. So let's start 👉👇 How to reach  The nearest bus stop is Red Fort. The fort is just in front of it.  The nearest metro station is Red Fort. It is also in front of the fort only.  Tickets and Timings 💵🎟 For Indians : INR 50 per person, with Museum it is INR 80. For foreigners : INR 600 p...

NRM| National Rail Museum| Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

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Human life is more like a train journey.🚂 Just like a train, we also have a starting point and a destination. A train journey is full of exploring the new routes, ups and downs, joy🥳 and excitement, disappointment (sometimes😞) and expectations and so is our life.  One thing that we can learn from trains is to pursue your goal consistently until you reach your destination🚩. You can take a short break (as trains halt at stations) but don't terminate your journey until you finish it.  Train symbolises movement and transition.  Okay,okay🙂 I have talked a lot about trains so I think you must have guessed the place by now. Hello readers! I welcome you to my blog Let's Know 😊. If you love to explore a place before going there then you are at the right page👍. You have guessed it right, today we are going to explore the National Rail Museum (NRM) . So let's start... 👉  How to Reach 🚗🚍🚆 Nearest metro station is Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh (Pink Line). The mus...

Mahila Haat | Sunday Book Market | cheap Cost | Bibliophiles | Delhi Gate

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 "There is no friend as loyal as a book."      Ernest Hemingway   Hello Bibliophiles! I welcome you to my blog Let's Know😊. If you love to explore about a place before going there then you are at the right page👍.  Reading books can help to heal your mind. If you are a bibliophile but budget always troubles you then this place is a perfect paradise for you. It will perfectly suit you. It is one of the cheapest book market of Delhi and its name is Mahila Haat. So let's start with its plus points first.😍 1. Variety - The market has a lot of variety in books. You can find novels, religious scriptures, academic books (NCERT etc.), competitive exam books (SSC, UPSC, UGC NET, CUET etc.).  2. Cheap Cost - Range varies from ₹20 to  ₹ 300+. You can get 3-4 books for just  ₹ 100. At some stalls they offer 3 books for  ₹ 100, at another they offer 4 for  ₹ 100 , at some stalls they ask  ₹ 50 for one book. Now it depends on you whe...

Okhla Bird Sanctuary| Nature| Peace| Noida

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Ye raatein, ye mausam, nadi ka kinaara, ye chanchal hawa...  It is said nature has some healing power, a peace, a pleasant feeling, a tranquility. It is a tonic for mental well-being. It's a solace for depression. Hello readers! I welcome you to my blog  Let's Know😊 . If you love to explore about a place before going there then you are at the right page👍.  If you are a nature lover and love to spend time in the peace of nature, then today's blog is absolutely for you. Today, I'm here to express about Okhla Bird Sanctuary. So let's start... 👉 How to be there   Most convenient way to go is metro 🚇. Catch 🏃 magenta line .  Nearest metro station is okhla bird sanctuary itself. Your destination is on 5-7 min. walking distance from there.  You can take an auto also but they will try to charge more if they find you are new there😀😀. So I would suggest don't go for auto and give trouble to your feet, it will be beneficial for both, health and pocket🙂😉😜....

Kada Prashad| Gurudwara| Ingredients| Recipe

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Hello readers! I welcome you once again to my blog Let's Know 😊. With a new blog, I'm here again to talk with you.  Today I am here to share an extremely tasty recipe with you. I tried it few days back and trust me it was a fab😌. If you have ever been to a gurudwara then you must have tested the Kada Prashad  😋😋. The aroma, the taste, the texture everything is tempting about this prashad. My mouth waters🤤🤤 whenever I hear the word kada prashad. It has been my favourite since my childhood. I always used to think about its recipe and I got it now😀😌. So let's start......  Ingredients you need  Clarified Butter (Desi Ghee) - 1 bowl  Sugar - 1 bowl  Wheat Flour - 1 bowl  The ratio of each ingredient should be in 1:1:1. If you take 2 bowl flour then you need 2 bowl ghee and 2 bowl sugar and so on.  Steps to Cook  1.Pour ghee into the cauldron/kadhai and let it melt, then add wheat flour. Now stir it continuously (on low flame) until its col...

Qutub Minar|History|Location|Other details

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Hello readers! I welcome you once again to my blog Let's Know 😊. If you love to explore about a place before going there then you are at the right page👍.  Today's blog is about Delhi's tallest minaret that is situated in Mehrauli. Yes...you guessed it right,🙂 I am talking about Qutub Minar. After a long time planning, finally I visited the place a few days back and it was just wow experience😍. I also want you to feel the same. So let's start it.  Historical Background   Although you can get all its information from wikipedia but still I am briefing it here for you.                                          2023 1805    Its construction was started in 1199 by Qutbud - Din Aibak and completed in 1220 by his son-in-law Iltutmish.  Its height is 72.5 m.  The minar got a place in the list of World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993. Earthquake damaged th...

Pedicure : Give a bath to your feet

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Hello readers! I welcome you once again to my blog Let's Know 😊. With a new blog, I'm here again to talk with you.  “ Aapke paon dekhe, bahut haseen hai. Inhe zameen par mat utariyega, maile ho jayenge. ” 🙃😉😜 You must have heard this dialogue by Raj Kumar in the movie Pakeezah .  If you also want someone to say these lines for you then this blog is absolutely for you 🤗😌. We take care of our face a lot but always ignore the feet. We think who is going to see it so let it be. But it has also to do a lot with our impression on others. We can go to the parlour for a pedicure but it may be expensive for some girls and not everyone can afford it again and again. So, here are a few steps that you can follow at home and get soft and shiny feet.  Step 1 : Remove your nail paint. Trim your nails and give them a shape by using a nail filer.  Step 2 : Take warm water in a tub. Squeeze half of a lemon into it. Add 2 tsp.(table spoon) of baking soda and 3-4 tsp. of any shamp...