Popular Destinations in India
¤ Agra Travel Guide
Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over centuries
¤ Amritsar Travel Guide
Amritsar is home to the Religious Building important to Sikhs - The Golden Temple. Amritsar is an institution by itself. And the Golden Temple is the cradle of Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its divine sanctity. Amritsar is one of the most sacred sikh religious sites in India.
¤ Bandhavgarh Travel Guide
This 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 . This White tiger , Mohun, is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of the Mahrahahs of Rewa.
¤ Bharatpur Travel Guide
Bharatpur is well-known for it world heritage listed bird sanctuary Keoladeo
Ghanna National Park. This is one of the few places in the world where you
can hope to sight hundred of different species of birds in just a few days.
Over 400 species different birds have been identified in the park and you
see them all over the place. ¤ Chandigarh Travel Guide
The City Centre-or 'Seventeen', as it is popularly called, offers an organized arrangement of square building blocks and open spaces. The Piazza livens up in the afternoon with the office crowds out to recharge themselves. In the evenings shoppers and tourists, enjoying an icecream or popcorns, sit on the steps of the "dove of peace" sput, where water cascades down from one level to another in geometrically shaped tanks, amidst the delightful play of colourful lights.
¤ Delhi Travel Guide
A clearer picture of the city emerges from the end of the 10th century, when the Tomar Rajputs established themselves in the in the Aravalli hills south of Delhi. The isolated, rocky outcrop facilitated the defence of the royal resort which the Rajputs called Dhilli or Dhillika. The core of the first of the seven cities was created by Anangpal Tomar who is said to have built Lal Kot, which is the first known regular defence work in Delhi.
¤ Jaipur Travel Guide
Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.
¤ Jaisalmer Travel Guide
One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city. And you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. The desert citadel is truly a golden fantasy in Thar Desert. Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156.
¤ Jammu & Kashmir Travel Guide
They say a visit to Kashmir can divide your life into two halves - before and after Kashmir. For indeed, after a trip to this unforgettable land, you are never quite the same again.
¤ Jodhpur Travel Guide
Within, stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about
125m above the surrounding plains. Invincible! And dauntless in its league
with time! The city lies at the foot of the hills. The clear distinction
between the old and the new city is visible from the ramparts of the fort.
On the other side of the city, facing the fort is the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
One of the most spacious, sprawling and well-planned palaces in India. And
from here, as you look at fort, a tantalizing view rises before your eyes
at sunset. ¤ Khajuraho Travel Guide
Khajuraho, the temple city of central India, is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved temples in stones. Thousands of visitors and tourists from all over the world flock together to envisage this immortal saga of Hindu art and culture engraved in stone by shilpies (stone craftsmen) a millenia ago.
¤ Mount Abu Travel Guide
Mount Abu is a picturesque hill-station which is actually a plateau lying
at an altitude of 1200 meters and is rich in vegetation. This is also the
highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalayan range
up north. While driving uphill to Mount Abu, there is a range of huge smooth
rocks with weird shapes, a result of erosion by high velocity winds. ¤ Manali Travel Guide
One 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. The seventh Manu carded for the fish till day it grew so huge that he released it into the sea. Before departing the fish warned Manu of an impending deluge when the entire world would be submerged and bade him to build a sea worthy ark.
¤ Nainital Travel Guide
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills . Nainital has a varied topography . Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sattal and Naukuchiatal . Nainital’s unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature.
¤ Pushkar Travel Guide
Pushkar is a much loved tourist destination, many who visit there just fall in love with the place and overstay. Situated on the edge on the desert it is separated from Ajmer by the Nag Parbat (the snake hill). The town has very distinct tourist excitement with narrow lanes lined with shops selling various accessories and rooftop restaurants. Despite its high tourist profile the town maintains some mystical charm.
¤ Ranthambhore Travel Guide
Lying 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. In the 13th century A.D., Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan took over the reign of the land.
¤ Sariska Travel Guide
The picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve and a charming hunting lodge overlooking it, is a marvelous place for visitors to stay. The dry Deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range, are excellent tiger country and Sariska, was once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwar''.
¤ Shimla Travel Guide
Shimla is the State Capital of Himachal Pradesh, with its population around 1.6 lacs (Shimla town). It was the Summer Capital of India under the British rule. Shimla has witnessed many important historical events, such as the famous Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan, which was signed here. The place is also famous for its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts and apples.
¤ Srinagar Travel Guide
The district with a population of around 9,00,000 souls(1991- census), is sperad over an area of 2228 Sq.Kms.It comprises three tehsils/ towns viz Srinagar, Ganderbal and Kangan, four blocks (Srinagar, Ganderbal, Kangan and Leh), besides 175 villages.The population density in the district Srinagar is 401 per Square Kilometer which is highest in the state.
¤ Udaipur Travel Guide
In the heart of the desert of Rajasthan is this Lake city of Udaipur – the capital of the erstwhile state of Mewar. Variously described as the “City of Sunrise”, the “City of Dreams” and the “City of Enchantment”. Udaipur is beautifully set amidst wooded hills and slopes encircling a scenic lake. This beautiful city was founded by Maharaja Udai Singh and its fame rests on his brave son Maharana Pratap.
¤ Varanasi Travel Guide
Situated on the banks of the sacred river Ganga, the “eternal city”
is one of the world’s oldest living cities. Also called Banaras, the
city has been a renowned centre of learning and civilization and the capital
of Hinduism since time immemorial. Often visited by destructive blows from
Muslim invaders, Varanasi lost many of its ancient temples through the centuries.
But even today, the city has about 1500 temples, the most important and
famous of them being the ‘Vishwanath Temple’ dedicated to Lord
Shiva. Countless people bow in reverence and pray for eternal freedom of
the soul at this sacred city.