20 Best Places to Visit in India with Kids

Main part of growing up is earning more experience. The best and fun way to gain experience is by introducing your kids to new environment. One such diverse environment is India.

Are you planning to enjoy a colorful vacation with your children? Here are the top 20 destinations for kids in India.

1. New Delhi

New Delhi has the depth of a historic land and the beauty of a modern emblem. The hectic streets ebbed with local lifestyle makes it more enthralling amidst the chaos. Delhi pulsates with energy throughout the day. The land is filled with monument of the past and wonder of modernity.

Places of Interest

• Monuments – Red fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Humayun’s tomb and others
• Spiritual sites – Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, lotus temple, Jama Masjid, Akshardham and others
• Heritage buildings – Rajpath and Rashtrapati bhawan, Jantar Mantar and others
• Memorial – Gandhi memorial
• Museum – National museum, Indira Gandhi memorial museum, national crafts museum, national rail museum and others

Read More : Popular Tourist Attractions in Delhi

Things to Do With Kids

• Visit to indoor playgrounds and amusement park
• Camping
• Visit to zoo for spot animals
• Visit to planetarium to learn about space
• Picnic in farm and countryside
• Visit children’s museum and aquarium

Suggested Tour : 4 Days – Delhi Agra Private Tour

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2. Jaipur

Jaipur is a historic destination, which reeks of both old beauty and new flamboyance. This is the heart of Rajasthan; covering the royal family residence, majestic shopping destinations, Hawa Mahal and many other monuments. If you are looking for a fairytale vacation in a colorful spot, Jaipur is the right place.

Places of Interest

• Amber fort and palace – sound and light show, exploration, elephant ride, jeep safari, temples and others
• City Palace – museum, art gallery, sightseeing, exploration and sound and light show
• Hawa Mahal – monument for sightseeing
• Jantar Mantar – 18^th century observatory with 14 ancient astronomical instruments, still in use. It has the largest sundial of the world
• Nahargarh Fort – sightseeing, trekking, sculptures and wax museum
• Jaigarh Fort – largest cannon of the world, watchtowers, exploration and others
• MI Road – shopping
• Monkey temple – rituals, architectures and monkeys
• Albert Hall museum – 19^th century museum for paintings, crafts, wood carvings, costumes and others

Read More : Magnificent Monuments of Jaipur Not to Be Missed

Things to Do With Kids

• Elephant ride to Amer Fort, watching elephant polo or painting on elephants
• Sound and light shows in any of the forts
• Shopping for wooden toys
• Spotting the world’s largest sundial
• Exploring Jaipur Zoo
• Elefantastic – elephant camp where kids can bathe, feed and play with elephant calves

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Suggested Tour : 14 Days - Rajasthan Family Tour Packages

3. Jaisalmer

This city revolves around the massive fort of Jaisalmer. If you are looking for an enchanted desert destination, this by-gone era town is the right place to enjoy an exotic and commercialized vacation. Magnificent buildings along the sides of the honey glittering desert region makes this Golden City, an important destination in Rajasthan.

Places of Interest

• Jaisalmer Fort – exploring, shopping and tasting local cuisine
• Bada bagh – 16^th century memorial garden
• Patwon ki Haveli – historic building
• Sam sand dunes – Thar desert region famous for desert activities
• Thar heritage museum – historic and cultural artifacts of the land
• Gadisar Lake – water activities and exploring structures around this artificial lake
• Nathmal ki Haveli – historic building
• Jain group of temples – famous pilgrimage site and architectural beauty

Read More : Topmost Places To Be Visited In Jaisalmer

Things to Do With Kids

• Desert camping, camel riding, paragliding, desert safari and other activities in the Sam sand dunes
• Puppet show in the heritage museum
• Picnic and boat ride in Gadisar Lake

Suggested Tour : 8 Days - Rajasthan Tour

Read More : Jaisalmer Desert Festival – The Most Awaited and Famous Cultural Event

4. Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a beauty of Himalayan region. This region is famous for its beautiful sceneries, attracting millions of visitors every year. Even before the independence of the nation, the British governing officers considered Darjeeling to be their summer retreat destination. Trailing through this pristine hill station is a breathtaking experience, with no regards to age or type of vacation you desire.

Places of Interest

• Batasia Loop – garden, monument and uphill train route
• Tiger Hill – sunrise view and view of Mount Everest
• Jhandi Sara sunrise point – sunrise view point and view of Mount Kangchenjunga
• Happy valley – famous for tea estates
• Rangeet valley – famous for cable car ride
• Ghum monastery – 19^th century monastery famous for architecture and statues
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological park – spot numerous animals like red panda, snow leopard and others
• Tenzing rock – rock climbing
• Peace Pagoda – Buddhist sanctuary famous for carvings, statues and grand view of valley around it.
• Mahakal Mandir – Hindu temple famous for exploring caves, observatory hill and religious rituals
• Shrubbery nightingale park – garden, statues, stroll regions and other
• Dali Monastery – famous for Buddhist art, unique lifestyle and statues

Things to Do With Kids

• Toy train ride through the mountain terrains of Himalayas
• Visit Darjeeling zoo to spot Siberian tigers, red panda, wolf, snow leopard and others
• Cable car ride from Singamari station
• Picnic in any valley
• Horse riding in Mirik
• Boating, padding and other water activities

Suggested Tour : 5 Days – Darjeeling Tour Packages

Read More : Tips for First Time Darjeeling Travellers

5. Munnar

Munnar is a hill station in which the rolling hills are carpeted with spice and tea plantations. Located in the low Western Ghats region, this hill town is an aesthetic spot to wander in the nature.

Places of Interest

• Mattupetty dam and dairy farm – concrete dam, where elephants visit for quenching thirst and large Indo-Swiss farm for cows
• Kandala lake – boating
• Top station – breathtaking view of valley and clouds
• Echo point – scream from this viewpoint to hear you echo back in a few seconds
• Rajamalai – trekking, wildlife sightseeing and photography
• Tea museum – sightseeing
• Marayoor sandalwood forest – sandalwood forest jeep ride
• Attukal waterfalls and Lakkom waterfalls – scenic spot
• Blossom park – boating, flower spotting, roller skating, cycling and others
• Chinnar wildlife sanctuary – spotting panthers, deer, tigers, elephants and others. It is an important bird watching spot.

Things to Do With Kids

• Stay in a treehouse resort for exciting time
• Trek to Echo point and scream to hear your voice back
• Spot endangered animals in the wildlife sanctuary
• Cycle along the bends of the hills
• Picnic near waterfalls
• Rock climbing, rappelling and other activities
• Visit Fun Forest Adventure Park for moderate level adventure fun
• Shikara boat ride, motorboat ride, speedboats and other water activities
• Elephant safari in Carmelagiri Elephant park

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Suggested Tour : 12 Days - Kerala Family Tour Packages

6. Goa

This is an exotic blend of Portuguese and India cultures, beautified with seashores and spirituality. Goa might be advertised as a bachelor paradise with the booze and party element. In reality, Goa is a wonderful spot for family vacation. This tropical beach destination caters to every water and land needs of an outdoor vacation. You can also choose to hide inside luxury laps of star resorts and enjoy private beach for picnic and other activities.

Places of Interest

• Beaches – there are 31 beaches filled with water activities, party elements and shacks for enjoying seafood
• Anjuna flea market – famous market for buying souvenirs and handicraft items
• Arpora Baga – famous for live music party and food stalls
• Portugual mansions of Panjim – heritage site for holding the integrity of Portuguese influenced environment
• Old Goa – filled with churches, forts and cathedrals
• Spice plantations – visit and stroll through any spice plantations. Some offer farm-lunch too.
• Bhagwan Mahvir and Cotigao wildlife sanctuary – spotting numerous animals and birds

Read More : 20 Amazing Things To Do In Goa Trip

Things to Do With Kids

• Parasailing, dolphin spotting, banana boat ride and other water activities
• Splashdown water theme park visit
• Butterfly sanctuary in Ponda
• Kayaking in backwaters
• Petting zoo visit

Suggested Tour : 5 Days - Goa Beach Holidays

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7. Chennai

Chennai is a 400 square kilometer of urban village getting more luxurious and glamour every second. This is a land of cosmopolitan sparkles of cafes, museums, restaurants, theme parks and diverse culture. The best of all is the Chennai’s ability to hold on to its customs and traditions.

Places of Interest

• Marina beach, Besant Nagar beach and others – sunset watching, playing in water, beach stay and others
• Temples – there are numerous temples of architectural importance and important pilgrimage sites like Vadapalani Andavar temple, Shridi Sai Baba temple, Kapaleeshwara temple, Kalikambal temple and others
• Museum – sightseeing and spotting antiquities of culture in Chennai rail museum, Madras museum, Birla planetarium and others.
• Heritage buildings – take a city tour to cover Chettinad palace, Chepauk palace, Palatial house and others
• Churches – best spiritual destinations and architectural beauties around the city are St. Thomas Shrine, Annai Vailankanni shrine, Santhome basilica
• Valluvar kottam – park filled with statues, stroll area and manyblooming plants.
• Chembarambakkam Lake – picnic, sightseeing and other water activities
• Guindy children park and Vandaloor zoo – spotting local and exotic animals
• Mahabalipuram – a heritage site filled with sculptures and temples, closer to Chennai

Read More : Top Places to Visit in Chennai – The Capital of Tamilnadu

Things to Do With Kids

• Visit theme parks and indoor playgrounds around the city
• Virtual gaming centers for video game lovers
• Beach activities
• Laser tag, bowling and other indoor games
• Spotting animals in Vandaloor zoo on a golf cart ride

Suggested Tour : 13 Days - Southern India Tour for Family

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8. McLeodganj

Beyond being a platform of Tibetan culture, this place of Dalai Lama residence is a serene hill station attracting thousands of visitors from around the world. Usually people visit here to rejuvenate by taking part in spiritual activities. However, McLeodganj is much more than what you think.

Places of Interest

• Masroor temple – ancient temple famous for carvings and sculpture
• Triund – camping spot famous for trekking and grand view
• Bhagsu falls – famous for picnic and sightseeing
• Nechung Monastery – cliché monastery famous for unique lifestyle and grand view of Dhauladhar ranges
• Guna Devi temple – a famous religious site with mesmerizing panoramic view of Kangra valley
• Sunset point – right spot for viewing sunset and famous for photography
• St. John’s church – Neo-Gothic structure famous for spiritual visit, natural surrounding and serene environment
• Indrahar pass – trekking region
• Maharana Pratap sagar lake – famous for boating, bird watching, fishing, photography and others

Things to Do With Kids

• Birdwatching in paddy fields
• Cycling along the mountain tracks
• Camping overnight
• Spotting elephants and other exotic animals in sanctuaries
• Flying fox and other adventure activities

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9. Kashmir

Also called as Indian Switzerland, this is a scenic spot with unique culture and timeless nature. This photogenic highland region is an important tourist destination. The monasteries, lush valley, grand view of mountains and the Dal Lake will help you create a magical vacation in Kashmir.

Places of Interest

• Srinagar – boat house, Mughal gardens, Shikara ride, snow activities and bird watching
• Gulmarg – mountain biking, skiing, trekking and picnic
• Sonamarg – camping, picnic, trekking and photography
• Leh – monasteries, mountain biking, trekking, snow activities and others
• Kupwara – alpine mountains, lush meadows, picnic, camping and others
• Kathua – picnic spot, historic site and serene ambience
• Kargil – trekking, mountaineering, visit to monasteries and others
• Pulwama – saffron field, quaint village tour, trekking, snowboarding, mountaineering and others

Things to Do With Kids

• Hiking in Betaab valley
• Boating in Dal Lake
• Houseboat stay for a night
• Cable car ride
• Pony ride in the valley
• Jeep safari in national parks
• Hot air ballooning
• Spend evenings in any of the  gardens of park

Suggested Tour : 10 Days - Taj Mahal and Kashmir Tour

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10. Lakshadweep

Strings of islands filled with palm trees on flaw-less white sand make the perfect base for your vacation. The local life is very much linked with the traditions. Thus, culture is another beauty here, apart from sun, sand and sea. The real beauty of this land lies in the coral reefs, warm lagoons and serene beaches.

Places of Interest

• Kadmat island – coral reefs, marine life, lagoon and beach activities
• Kavaratti island – lagoon, water activities, beach activities and others
• Kalpeni island –snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and beach activities
• Bangaram atoll – coral reefs and beaches
• Minicoy island – beaches, lighthouse and water activities

Things to Do With Kids

• Water activities like swimming, boating, fishing and others
• Visit lagoons for peaceful beach picnic
• Reef walking, yacht sailing and kayaking in Kalpeni
• Spotting turtles and dolphins in Kadmat island
• Visit marine museum

Read More : Top Tourist Attractions of Lakshadweep

Suggested Tour : 6 Days - Itinerary Lakshadweep

11. Nainital

A large hill town and the centerpiece lake covers this forested valley with tourists. This town is filled with families trying to create a wonderful vacation with the nature. Nainital brings you closer to the nature, covering numerous outdoor activities.

Places of Interest

• Naini Lake – boating, strolling, picnic and others
• Naina peak – hiking, sunrise view, trekking and others
• Tiffin Top – horse riding, hiking, viewpoint
• St. John in Wilderness – strolling through serene forests, exploring the sunning architecture and more.
• Pt. G B Pant High Altitude Zoo – spotting animals, trekking, visiting Astronomical observatory
• Gurney house – heritage cottage for history lovers
• Snow View – ropeway, viewpoint, trekking and others
• Land’s End – pony rides, view of Khurpa lake, trekking and others
• Kilbury bird sanctuary – birdwatching, trekking and photography
• Eco Cave garden – musical fountain, light and sound show, strolling and others

Things to Do With Kids

• Visit the Eco cave garden for exploring and watching the musical fountain in action
• Visit zoos and sanctuaries for bird watching and spotting exotic animals
• Pony rides
• Picnic in the valleys
• Camping overnight

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12. Manali

Starting from adventure activities to honeymoon spots, this place caters to every type of tourists. Are you willing to backpack? There are numerous trails and routes to stick with. Meanwhile, do you want to cover this snow paradise as a family? There are more than 1000 good hotels and guesthouses in and around Manali. May it be the snow season or the green season, Manali is always at prime beauty.

Places of Interest

• Religious Destinations – Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Maa Sharvari temple
• Museum – Museum of Himachal culture and folk art
• Tibetan monasteries – Himalayan Nyingmapa gompa, Gadhan Thekchhokling gimpa and others
• Vashisht hot water spring – temple with medicinal hot water spring
• Nehru Kund – natural spring
• Jogini Falls – trekking, backpacking and others
• Solang Valley – adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, parachuting, zorbing and others

Things to Do With Kids

• Visit Solang valley for snow games and camping
• Try the Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley national park to spot snow leopard and other animals
• Enjoy bathing in springs around the region
• Trekking and camping near Bhrigu Lake

Also Read : Top 25 Hill Stations in North India

Suggested Tour : 6 Days – Shimla Manali Tour Packages

13. Jodhpur

Beyond the impenetrable fort that watches over the city, this Blue Destination Jodhpur is a magnificent piece of cultural beauty. The medieval streets of this land take you to shopping destinations, cultural activities, monuments and much more. This is the destination to relax and take your vacation to a colorful level.

Places of Interest

• Mehrangarh fort – sightseeing and adventure activities
• Umaid Bhawan palace – car museum, clock collection, architectural beauty and others
• Jaswant Thada – lake, garden, view from the top of the monument and architectural beauty.
• Mandore Garden – museum, street shopping, Mandore fort, sculptures and others.
• Kailana Lake – water activities
• Rao Jodha desert rock park – nature walk, museum, plant nursery and others

Things to Do With Kids

• Ziplining in Mehrangarh Fort
• Picnic lunch in Mandore garden
• Birdwatching, boating and picnic at Kailana Lake
• Boating at Balsamand Lake
• Village life of Jodhpur

Suggested Tour : 11 Days - Rajasthan Tour from Mumbai

Read More : Top Tourist Attractions in Jodhpur

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14. Andaman Group of Islands

The sugar-colored beaches, warm turquoise water and the perfect climate, makes Andaman, the Hollywood styled beach vacation in India. The land is brimming with water activities and beach activities. If you love water and beach, this is the right place to visit.

Places of Interest

• Beaches – Bharatpur beach, Baratang island,  Corbyn’s Cove, Chidiya Tapu, Radhanagar beach, Havelock island and many others
• Marine national park – scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling and others
• Cellular jail – museum and light and sound show
• Mount Harriet and Madhuban – trekking, elephant ride, hiking and others
• Museum and circuit – history and culture oriented display of tribes
• Rajiv Gandhi water sports complex – water activities

Things to Do With Kids

• Beach activities and picnic
• Visit to Marine national park to spot marine animals
• Light and sound show at Cellular Jail
• Fishing, boating, swimming and many other water activities
• Elephant ride in Mount Harriet

Read More : Top 20 Places You Must Visit In Andaman and Nicobar Islands

15. Ooty

Ooty is the queen of hill stations and this is the right place to escape from the hustle of the corporate world. The land rises up to the clouds and gives all cliché hill station activities. It was once the summer headquarters of British and today, an important honeymoon and family destination.

Places of Interest

• Ooty boat house – boating
• Government botanical garden – Italian garden, green house and many flowering plants
• Government rose garden – a garden dedicated to rose varieties
• Tea factory – museum and factory of tea
• Government museum – display of archeological, botanical and zoological exhibits
• Thunder world – theme park
• Ketti valley view point
• Doddabetta – top point for panoramic view, telescope observatory and others

Things to Do With Kids

• Boating in any of the lakes
• Mountain train ride
• Exploring gardens and picnicking
• Trekking to Doddabetta peak
• Visit to wax museum
• Camping at Avalanche Lake bank
• Watching honey extraction in honey and bee museum

Read More : About Ooty – The Uncrowned Queen Of Hill Stations

Suggested Tour : 6 Days – South India Hill Station Tour

16. Mussoorie

This is one of the favorite destinations of the locals. The view from the valley, cliché hill station activities, fresh natural beauty of the mountain region and the adventure activities that come with those mountain terrains.

Places Of Interest

• Mussorie Lake – boating
• Lal Tibba scenic point – view point, telescope and observatory deck
• Gun Hill point – view point, cable car ride and others
• Bhatta Fall – waterfall, picnic region, hiking and others
• Company Bagh – amusement park, waterfalls, flower garden and others
• Soham heritage and art center – exhibits of artifacts, painting, cultural items and so on.
• Adventure park – adventure activities
• Bhadraj temple – religious site famous for trekking, architectural beauty and serene environment
• Kempty Falls – waterfalls and pools for water activities

Things to Do With Kids

• Boating, bathing, swimming, pedaling and other water activities
• Camping and picnicking
• Trekking
• Jawahar aquarium to spot sharks and other exotic fishes
• Cable car ride
• Amusement park visits

17. Thekkady

Thekkady is famous for the tiger reserve. Although a single tourist attraction, this place can make an entire vacation for adventure and outdoor lovers. Indians and foreigners flock this place to trek and explore the region.  Apart from the tiger reserve, the forest region around it and the culture deposition brought on by the locals would make a colorful vacation for your kids. If you are up for a vacation under the sun, this is the right spot, located in the God’s Own Country, Kerala.

Places of Interest

• Thekkady tiger reserve – safari to spot elephants, tigers, deer, langur and others, water rafting and more
• Thekkady lake – boating
• Religious destination – Chellar Kovil, Kurikaddy temple, Mangla Devi temple and others
• Green park spice plantation – park for medical and spice plants
• Anakkara – waterfalls, spice plantation, viewpoints, mountain biking and more
• Mudra cultural center – live cultural performancesby the local professionals
• Kadathanadan kalari center – live self-defense art performance

Things to Do With Kids

• Boating, trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities
• Riding on elephants, jeep safari and others
• Nature walks to spot butterflies, birds and others

Suggested Tour : 12 Days - Kerala Family Tour Packages

Read More : Top Tourist Attractions in and Around Thekkady, Kerala

18. Malvan

Not everything about tourism revolves around cliché destinations. Some of the hidden destinations are the best for kids to find their own pace and enjoy vacation in leisure. One such destination is located in the Konkan coast. This small town of Maharashtra is the place of crystal water and golden sunset. Filled with stretches of beaches, this tropical paradise is the best place to enjoy your vacation.

Places of Interest

• Rock garden – panoramic view of the ocean, rocky beach
• Sindhudurg fort –17^th century fort on an island famous for view of the ocean and exploration
• Tarkarli – coral beach famous for boat ride, jet ski, scuba diving and other water activities
• Devbag beach – spotting dolphins and exploring Konkani village
• Tsunamic island – water sports and underwater activities
• Malvan Marine wildlife sanctuary – spotting pearls, corals, dolphins and others, underwater

Things to Do With Kids

• Starting from banana boat ride to scuba diving, there are numerous water activities to enjoy based on the age and interest of your kid
• Underwater aquarium visit
• Boating to spot dolphins
• Houseboat ride and stay on the backwaters
• Beach activities

19. Arakku Valley

Arakku valley is another hidden beauty located in Andhra Pradesh. Located amidst the forest of Eastern Ghats, this small hill town is isolated from the claws of commercialization. The tribe community thrives in this region and thus, you get to explore a flawless culture here. Starting from cave exploration to a wonderful mountain train ride, this place is for traversing through diverse paradises.

Places of Interest

• Chapparai waterfalls – waterfalls surrounded by forest, famous for picnic
• Borra caves – largest caves in the country famous for stalagmite and stalactite limestone structures.
• Galikondalu viewpoint – panoramic view of the hills and valley
• Tribal museum – exhibitions related to lifestyle and culture of local tribes, raft centers and workshops
• Anathagiri waterfalls – natural sightseeing
• Champi and Madugula villages – famous for forest trekking
• Katiki waterfalls – jeep ride, trekking

Things to Do With Kids

• Trekking to waterfalls
• Picnic at any serene destination
• Exploring the caves
• Stroll through coffee plantations
• Visit to Padmapuram botanical garden
• Mountain train ride to Arakku Valley

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20. Udaipur

Not many destinations have the ability to stir up romance throughout the vacation. One such snuggling tranquility is Udaipur. This land gets its beauty from the Aravalli ranges and the lakes inside it. The city’s natural beauty is the culture. The lively lifestyle, tempting nature and the timeless architectural beauty make Udaipur, a grand destination.

Places of Interest

• City Palace – 200 year old lake side palace, now a heritage hotel
• Lake Pichola – famous for boat rides, islands filled with palaces and so on
• Jagmandir – 17^th century palace with lake view, music and hotel
• Saheliyon ki Bari – royal garden of the past with museum, fountains, sculptures and many others
• Jagdish temple – architectural beauty, religious destination and an important pilgrimage site. Also famous for sculptures, carvings and art works
• Monsoon palace – marble palace surrounded by wildlife sanctuary and grand view of city from top
• Fateh Sagar Lake – famous for islands and boating
• Bagore ki Haveli – historic structure famous for exploration
• Gulab Bagh – large rose garden and a small zoo

Things to Do With Kids

• Boat ride on Lake Pichola, Lake Fateh Sagar and others
• Evening stroll in Saheliyon ki Bari
• Cable car ride to Karni Mata temple
• Vintage car museum visit
• Jungle safari at Sajjangarh wildlife sanctuary
• Horse riding along Aravali mountain

Suggested Tour : 9 Days - Taj Mahal Tour With Udaipur

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There is no strict rule to stick with certain destinations while traveling with a kid. It depends entirely on the type of vacation your child would love and the style of experience you want to embark within your child.

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