INDIA TRAVEL GUIDE
Agra
Travel Guide Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven
wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the
mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums,
the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16th and
early 17th centuries.
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Alleppey Travel
Guide With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of
lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers cris crossing it, Alappuzha is a
district of immense natural beauty,Referred to as the "Venice of the
East" by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is
also home to diverse animal and bird life.
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Aurangabad
Travel GuideThe city has come a long way since it was founded
by Moghul emperor, Aurangzeb. Today, it is known for some of the finest
colleges and university in Maharashtra.And it is the fastest growing
industrial town in India.
More...Bandhavgarh
Travel GuideThis is a small National Park; compact, yet full
of game. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest
known in India. This is also white Tiger country. These have been found in
the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known was captured by
maharaja Martand Singh in 1951.
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Bikaner
Travel GuideThe royal fortified city with a timeless appeal.
Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand
dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's
lifestyle More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for
the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an
inseparable part of life here.
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Bundi
Travel GuideA moment in history caught and held. Bundi is a
dream remembered - named after Bunda, a Meena chieftain. A Rajput town so
ancient that one gets the feeling of having stumbled upon a page of history.
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Bharatpur
Travel GuideBharatpur - The Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan, was
founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD, it was once an impregnable well
fortified city, carved out of the region formerly known as Mewat. The trio
of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played an important part in the history
of Rajasthan.
More...Bombay
Travel GuideThe enigmatic city of Mumbai was a cluster of
seven islands of Koli fishermen who lived on the shores of the Arabian Sea
and worshipped Mumbadevi. Hence, the place got the name Mumbai. Mumbai was
given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II of England when he married
Catherine.
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Bangalore
Travel GuideSituated at a height of 1000 meters above sea
level, it offers a perpetual holiday atmosphere due to the salubrious
climate it enjoys throughout the year. An air-conditioned city, a garden
city, the Silicon Valley of India, the fastest developing city in the world,
these are some of the attributes used to describe this beautiful city which
has a lot to offer you.
More...Calcutta
Travel GuideCalcutta retains much of the splendour of
yesteryears, with a presence that is at once regal, imposing and memorable,
a city worthy of admiration and love. Welcome to Job Charnock's
'chance-directed, chance-erected city, Lapierre's City of Joy'.
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Cochin
Travel GuideA leisurely walk through the city is the best way
to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the
first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful
history.
More...Chennai
Travel GuideMadras, now called Chennai, the first city of
Tamil Nadu, is comparatively a new city. The erstwhile villages of Mylapore,
Triplicane, Ezhambur (Egmore), etc., all now a part of Chennai, have a
recorded historical past centuries older than Chennai.
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Delhi
Travel GuideOne of the most fascinating aspects of Delhi is
the "visibility" of its historic past. Were it not for the demands
of urbanization, large portions of the city could well be earmarked as
archaeological parks.
More...Gangtok
Travel GuidePerched atop a ridge at a height of 1520 mts.
Lies Gangtok, a tantalizing town touched by a panorama of colours. Gangtok
the capital of Sikkim, is today a busy town bustling with hectic activity.
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Goa
Travel GuideGoa which was liberated on 19th December, 1961
alongwhh Daman and Diu from 451 years Portuguese Colonial Rule, became the
25th State of the Indian Union when it was conferred Statehood on 30th May,
1987. The State of Goa has a Legislative Assembly with a strength of 40
elected members. Besides, Goa has three elected representatives in the
Central Parliament.
More...Hyderabad
Travel GuideA delightful blend of the old and the new,
Hyderabad presents to the onlooker an interesting skyline, with modern
buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder with fascinating 400 year old
edifices - the remains of the city's Islamic roots.
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Jaipur
Travel GuideSettled in the rugged hills of the Aravallis,
Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan. Jaipur is as
remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for
the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique
synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
More...Jaisalmer
Travel GuideRising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a
golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow
sandstone stands with all its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued
city. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to
which, lord Krishna- the head of Yadav clan foretold Arjuna that a remote
descendent of the Yadav clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill,
His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156AD.
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Jodhpur Travel GuideA valiant sentinel in the desert, on the
eastern fringe of the Thar desert has the distinction of neither being a
part of the Thar desert nor out of it. At best it is a doorway to the
wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain and thorny trees. The
home of the Rathroes - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan.
More...Khajuraho
Travel GuideThe temples of Khajuraho are India's unique gift
to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy;
perfect in execution and sublime in expression. Life, in every form and
mood, has been capured in stone, testifying not only to the craftsman's
artistry but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela
Rajputs under whose rule the temples were conceived and constructed.
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Kota
Travel GuideThe south eastern region of Rajasthan known as
Hadoti comprises of Bundi, Baran, Jahalwar and Kota is treasure of history
dating back to several centuries. Prehistoric caves, paintings, formidable
forts and the mighty chambal river hurtling from the Vindhyas are dotted in
the region.
More...Kashmir
Travel GuideTucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas,
with the picturesque river Tawi flowing alongside, stands the land that Raja
Jambu Lochan discovered one day while he was hunting. Legend has it that he
suddenly came upon a clearing where he saw a sight that left him speechless.
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Kolkata
Travel GuideCalcutta retains much of the splendour of
yesteryears, with a presence that is at once regal, imposing and memorable,
a city worthy of admiration and love. Welcome to Job Charnock's
'chance-directed, chance-erected city, Lapierre's City of Joy'. Calcutta was
born in August 1690, following the midday halt of Job Charnock, Chief of the
British East India Company, on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly,
overlooking the bustling village of Sutanati.
More...Manali
Travel GuideOne day Varvasvata, the seventh incarnation of
Manu found a tiny fish in his bathing water. The fish told him to look after
it with devotion for one day it would do him a great service
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Madras
Travel GuideMadras, now called Chennai, the first city of
Tamil Nadu, is comparatively a new city. The erstwhile villages of Mylapore,
Triplicane, Ezhambur (Egmore), etc., all now a part of Chennai, have a
recorded historical past centuries older than Chennai. Chennai, the present
gateway to the South of India, is, however, only about 350 years old.
MoreMumbai
Travel GuideThe enigmatic city of Mumbai was a cluster of
seven islands of Koli fishermen who lived on the shores of the Arabian Sea
and worshipped Mumbadevi. Hence, the place got the name Mumbai. Mumbai was
given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II of England when he married
Catherine.
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Periyar
Travel GuideSet high in the ranges of the Western Ghats, in
Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. The park has a
picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary.
More...Pondicherry
Travel GuidePondicherry town is a surprise in India. This
you'll realise as you pass through well-laid, wide streets carrying French
names and kept unpolluted. Clean. A French past is still present.
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Panna
Travel GuidePreviously a hunting reserve of the Panna family,
the area was declared a national park in 1981.The main attraction of the
parks are tiger, sloth bear, wolf, chital, chinkara and samber.
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Rajasthan
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Travel GuideLying on the main Delhi Mumbai railway line Sawai
Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhar National Park-the
famous tigers reserve, just 12 km away from here. Ranthambhor has been a
witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes.
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Shimla
Travel GuideThe british empire may have ceased to exist, but
its echoes linger, on in Shimla (22050. As the summer capital of the British
in India, this was the country focus for the better part of every and now,
it is state capital of Himachal Prdesh today it has well developed
facilities easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of
India's most popular hill resort. Placed in the lower ranges of the Himalaya
mountains, it is surrounded by pine,deodar, oak and rhododendrom forest
More...Trichy
Travel GuideTiruchirappalli is situated on the banks of the
River Kaveri. It is 320 kms. from Madras. This city was a Chola citadel
during the Sangam Age. The Pandyas and Pallavas Held Sway over this region
for short Periods. The Nayaks of Madurai built the town and the historic
Rock Fort, which played a vital role in the Carnatic wars in the 18th
Century.
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Trivandrum
Travel GuideThe capital of the state of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram or the City of the Sacred Snake, is built over seven
hills. Named after Anantha, the thousand - headed serpent of Hindu
mythology, the city once formed a part of the Travancore kingdom, its
capital at Padmanabhapuram, now a part of Tamil Nadu.
More...Udaipur
Travel GuideThe city of Udaipur is a lovely land around the
Azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravails. A vision in
white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of
sights sounds and experience-an inspiration for the imagination of poets,
painters and writen.
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Varanasi
Travel GuideVaranasi, or Benaras, is one of the oldest living
cities in the world. Varanasi's prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually
unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was
enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote: "Benaras
is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and
looks twice as old as all of them put together".
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