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Friday, October 31, 2008

Gwalior - The Royal Tourist Place

Gwalior in Madhya Predesh state is a heritage location. The history of this city has been moulded by imperial reigns by Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kachchwahas and Tomars. You will be transported to the royal world of royals, kings and palanquins while exploring the palaces, forts and temples. Tourism in Madya Pradesh receives a cultural dimension with the tour to Gwalior. Gwalior also grabs prominence among the tourists for its art and handicraft...

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Allahabad - Confluence of Holy Tourist Places

Allahabad is only place where the remains of the dead take rest and leave for the ethereal abode, and get rid of their eternal cycle of birth and rebirth. Allahabd is also the land where some of India's most charismatic people have either taken birth or made it their Permanent abode. Situated in Utar Pradesh, at a distance of 238 km from the state capital Lucknow, Allahabad is one of the holiest cities of India and prominent centre for culture,...

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Tourist Place - Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, The famous Tourist Place, the birth place of Emperor Akbar is famour for its carved mansions and Jain temples. Even during the British days Jaisalmer was the last to sign the document of compromise with the British regime. Jaisalmer Fort : With its golden sheen this fort is visible from miles away. Satyajit Ray has produced a film titled Sonar Kila (Golden Fort) which is based on this fort. This fort is roughly 100 meters above the...

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Tourist Place Sanchi - Masterpieces of Buddhist Art

The famous tourist place in India, Sanchi is known for its Stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd century B.C. to the 12th century A.D. world renowned stupa of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site for tis archaeological and historical monuments. The most famous of these monuments, the Sanchi Stupa 1, was originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, the then governor of Ujjayini, whose...

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Ajanta Elora

AJANTA ELORA, The tourist place near Aurangabad, the Historic city, in the state of Mahrashtra. The caves made are really beautiful. The great architecture were built thousands years ago. The stones are carved into many deities, like Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Buddha etc. The most amazing I like in the caves is Temple of Shiva. Wonderful, wonderful and wonderful. Nearly 200 meters high temple. And it is carved out of single stone. Believe it or not....

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Devotional Blog - Mantras, Devotional Songs, Slokas, Devotional Pictures, Videos, Stotrams: Akshardham Temple Complex Image Front View

Devotional Blog - Mantras, Devotional Songs, Slokas, Devotional Pictures, Videos, Stotrams: Akshardham Temple Complex Image Front Vi...

Tourist Place - World's Biggest Hindu Temple -Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

World's Biggest Hindu Temple -Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi The tourist place in Del...

Friday, August 15, 2008

Great Architecture Akshardham, New Delhi

Akshardham Temple in New Delhi, the famous tourist place, every one will glad to travel, is dedicated to 18th century saint 'Swaminarayan'. The followers of this holy saint is believe that Swaminarayan was an incarnation of god and hence worship him with great devotion. Designed in typical Indian style of architecture, it is an architectural marvel of Delhi. Made out of red sand stone, there are hundreds of pillars, domes, windows, built with the help of 3 million man power in five years. The great pleasure for tourist. This grand edifice sprawls...

Saturday, July 19, 2008

SHIMLA - QUEEN OF HILL STATION

Shimla, the Heaven for tourist, the "Queen of Hill Stations." Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century. The English named it Simla. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory...

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Tryambakeshwar (Nashik) One of Jyotirlinga

Tryambakeshwar, 30 km from Nashik in Maharashtra is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is here that the river Godavari is born. This is an ancient shrine, but what we see today built by the Peshwa Balaji Bajirao in mid 18th century. This great JyotirLinga on the banks of Gautami has a unique form. The Lord in this temple’s Grabhagriha is not worshipped with Abhisheka with water (Jalahari) unlike others. There is just a bottom part of the pounding stone (Ukhali), instead, like a hole. In that hole there are three Lingas...

Friday, June 27, 2008

INDIAN RIVERS

India is a land of great physical diversity with its mountains, plateaus, valleys, waterfalls, tourist place, etc. Such a large country in area is bound to have these various physical features. But rivers in the country hold a special place in the lives of the people. There are many rivers in India and most of them do a lot more than just supply water to people. Since ancient times, rivers have held a very important position in one’s lives. These are considered holy, especially according to the Hindu mythology. At all big occasions, people go...

Saturday, June 21, 2008

All About Amarnath

Shiva is one of the holy Trinity of the Indian mythology. And linga? Well, that is the phallic symbol of Shiva. That is Amarnath. Shiva lingas are a common sight everywhere and worshipped in every nook and corner of India. Then what is so special about the one in Amarnath? Here it is a natural formation of snow seen only during July-August every year. And it waxes and wanes with the moon. There is not just one. There are two more ice stalagmite, close to the main one. These represent Parvathi, Shiva's consort, and their son, Ganesha....

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Tourist Place - Mahabaleshwar

Technorati Profile Traveling in Maharashtra can be quite the experience .There are quite a few places within the state that the residents themselves are not aware of. To start with, some of forts that should not be missed out while traveling the Great State include,Raigarh , This was the capital of the State's greatest Leader ,Shivaji .This was where he was crowned and the same place where he died. At 210kms south of Mumbai, and spread out at 5.12sqkms ,the forts architecture was focused on making sure that it was easily accessible to his associates...

Monday, June 9, 2008

Kashmir

jewel glittering atop India, Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most beautiful destinations in India. Often referred to as the 'Switzerland of India', it is the northern extreme of the country. Home to mighty mountains and lovely glades and forests, the region is bestowed with abundant of natural beauty overflowing from everywhere. Ruled by a Maharaja Hari Singh in the past, Jammu & Kashmir is made up of many regions but is called Jammu & Kashmir because the two most populous regions in the state are called Jammu and Kashmir. Tourist Attraction...

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Your Holidays In India

India has become very popular with tourists in recent years. This beautiful country has so much to offer not just in terms of scenery but also its diverse range of culture and people. Many holiday makers now rent holiday home accommodation while on holiday in India. By staying in a holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment they are able to experience the true culture of India.A land of rich culture and Heritage, India is unique for diversity in language, culture, landscape, climate and religion. India is home to a five thousand year old...

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Tourist Place - Agra

tourist place - Agra, From the deftly captivating Taj Mahal to the eerie beauty of Agra Fort, from the startling Fatehpur Sikri (16 kms from Agra) to Itmad-ud-daula’s tomb, Agra has so much to offer you. To be in Agra is like taking a walk through the history. A stroll down the bustling streets introduces you to the flavors of Mughlai foods and traditional handicrafts. For enjoying the true beauty of Agra, a whistle stop is not enough to do justice to this old Mughal capital....

Monday, April 21, 2008

Tourist Place - MUNNAR

Munnar is a very famous tourist place, hill station located some 130 kms from Kochi in the state of Kerala. The place lies towards the east, in central Kerala and its borders coincide with that of Tamil Nadu state. The hill station is situated mainly in one of the taluks of Idukki district. One more famous hill station, Kodaikanal, lies nearby, around 90 kms from Munnar.The undulating terrain of Munnar are enchanting, with the low lying hills covered with bright flower meadows and the spread out tea plantations. The place is essentially a resort...

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Rajasthan the Mistry Land

The Land : The main and most spectacular geographic feature of Rajasthan is the Aravalli Range, which is one of the oldest mountain ranges of the world. The range runs for more than 850 km, nearly through the entire state from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other. The northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry, as most of the region is covered by the Thar Desert. The Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are in general more fertile, this area of Rajasthan is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir...

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Sculptures With Art of Love and Passion : Khajuraho Temples

Situated in the heart of Central India, Khajuraho is a temple town different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion, worshipping and deities, instead temples in this fascinating village are famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. There are so many theories and controversies over eroticism depicted on the outer walls of temples in Khajuraho.According to a legend, the creators of Khajuraho had descented from the moon. The story of the origin of this great dynasty is interesting. A beautiful...

Friday, March 7, 2008

PANCHMARHI

Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant jewel, a place where nature has found exquisite expression in myriad enchanting ways.Green shades embrace the mountains, and everywhere is heard the gentle murmur of flowing water. Bridle paths lead into tranquil forest glades, groves of wild bamboo and jamun, dense sal forests and delicate bamboo thickets.Complementing the magnificence of nature are the works of man; Pachmarhi is also an archaeological treasure-house. In cave shelters in the Mahadeo Hills is an astonishing richness in rock paintings....

Thursday, February 28, 2008

GOA - Beautiful Beaches

Goa is perhaps the most famous area of India and certainly the most romantic. Its a pleasure to visit Goa for Tours and Travel lovers. Honeymooning in Goa is something you will never forget, particularly since it is a fairly unique experience among newlyweds.Goa is the second smallest state in the country of India. Incorporated in 1987, this originally Portuguese territory was independent of India for 450 years before it was invaded by India in...

Monday, February 25, 2008

RAJASTHAN - The Land of valour

When we talk about tours and travel in India, our mind first moves towards Rajasthan, a colorful and vibrant state of India drenched in rich culture and royal grandeur. Travelers from all over the world come to Rajasthan to experience its rich culture and tradition of great hospitality. The culture of Rajasthan is defined by the Rajputana Empire who governed it for centuries. Besides rich culture & tradition there are a lot of options for tourism in this exotic state.The royal land of Rajasthan is considered to be the land of monuments because...

Friday, February 22, 2008

Inimitable Kerala Holidays

Kerala is one of the hot destinations for global tourists. Kerala Holidays gifts you with the calm and charm of both rural and urban life. Owing to the diversity in its topography that includes water based areas like unspoilt coastlines, rivers, backwaters, and houseboats makes it heads the priority list in your itinerary to this enchanting South Indian state of Kerala. Other than water based areas Kerala is renowned for its lush green landscapes, sky scraping mountains and a wealth of traditional art and dance forms.Kerala Holidays offer the visitors...

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Indian Tourism Industry Booming With Increased Tourist Arrivals

The tourism sector in India is rolling high. In 2006, foreign tourists arrivals in India have shown a 25% growth. Being one of the prime gateways of tourist tours, Delhi has improvised its shape to get a major chunk of the national and international tourists.The air traveler figures are expected to increase from the 15 million annually (in 2006) to an estimated 40-50 million in the next five years.The international tourism in the South Asian region has grown at a rate of about 8% in the last 4-5 years. In 2006, India registered a growth in excess...

Travel in India and find finest in its hospitality

If you want to get a glimpse of perfect holiday and tourism in Asia, you must visit India which is considered as the most popular tourist destination of Asia. India is a true destination for those people who have desire to enjoy a lot of tourism options in a single country. In other word, it is a country that hosts something for everyone. In whatever part of the country you travel, North India, East India, West India, Central India or South India, you will find unity, love, rich cultural heritage, rich flora and fauna, generous people to help...