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Best Things To Do In Pelling, India

https://trip101.com/article/best-things-to-do-in-pelling-india Pelling, a lovely hill station nestled at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga in nature’s lap is a favorite destination among domestic and foreign tourists. Around 10 km (6.2 miles) from Gyalshing, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, Pelling has everything from natural beauty that soothes the soul to gushing waterfalls, adventure sports, historical ruins and more. The enchanting hill station becomes all the more beautiful with patches of snow, in the winter. The breathtaking view of Khangchendzonga and the surrounding ranges from the balcony, while sipping on hot tea might leave you spellbound. Apart from enchanting hills and snow, Pelling has many more tourist attractions to enthrall you. The Khangchendzonga Festival is held from the 24th to the 26th of December every year. You can enjoy a number of fun activities like white-water rafting on the Rangit, kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, sightseeing, tr

Best Things To Do In Mandrem, Goa, India

https://trip101.com/article/best-things-to-do-in-mandrem-goa-india Mandrem is a beautiful coastal town located north of Ashvem and south of Arambol, 21 km (13 miles) away from the capital Panaji in north Goa. The sparkling water and the isolated beach offers ample opportunities to enjoy this calm and soothing locality in peace. Mandrem, Ashvem and Morjim beaches are the attractions that should top the list of every visitor’s itinerary. Madrem is blessed with many natural gifts so ensure that you don’t miss the nearby greenery. If you are up for a walk, head to a beach, such as Terekol beach, Vagator beach or Ozran beach. To get a feel of the area visit the Chapora Fortress in Vagator. Relive Goa’s colorful past at Terekol Fort in Terekol. Whether you are a single or couple, if you are there for a day or week, Mandrem has something for everyone. You can go wind-surfing, water skiing, parasailing, Jet Ski or speedboat riding, motorbiking and so on. You can also engage in exciting

Royal Destination: Best Things To Do In Pali, India

https://trip101.com/article/royal-destination-best-things-to-do-in-pali-india Carved out of the erstwhile state of Jodhpur, Pali is the administrative headquarters of Pali district in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. It boasts a rich cultural heritage and a number of empirical getaways for the heritage traveler looking for an off-beat option. From the Marwar Rajputs, to the Mughals to the struggles of the Sepoy Mutiny, today Pali is known for its beautiful Jain temples, forts and Havelis. Resembling an uneven triangle, Pali district shares a common border with eight districts in Rajasthan namely, Nagaur and Jodhpur in the north, Barmer in the west, Rajmasand and Udaipur to the southeast, Ajmer to the northeast and Sirohi and Jalore in the south and southwest respectively. Whether you are looking for the rich cultural history of the Marwar dynasty, interested in checking out some historic and modern temples or wanting to try the famous sweet, Gulab Halwa, Pali has something great

Group II Rerefinery Planned for Bangladesh BY JOE BEETON AND K. VENKATESHWAR RAO • MARCH 21, 2017

Lub-rref (Bangladesh) Ltd. will open a 50,000 metric tons per year API Group II rerefinery by March 2019 with the help of American used oil regeneration technology provider Chemical Engineering Partners. The plant will be the country’s largest base oil source and its first to make Group II. The Bangladeshi rerefiner and lubricants supplier earlier this month contracted CEP to design the rerefinery on a 50,000-square meter site along the Karnaphuli River in the Julda district near Chittagong. Lub-rref will license  CEP ’s vacuum distillation and hydrotreating technology at the plant, which will have capacity to convert around 70,000 tons of spent oil into around 50,000 t/y of Group II base oils. Observers have pegged Bangladesh’s annual finished lubricant demand at around 75,000 to 80,000 tons. Collectively, five suppliers – Mobil, Bangladesh Petroleum, Total, Shell and Castrol – command 63 percent of the market. Lub-rref expects the new project to help it increase its lubrica