Delhi
Tourism
One 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. This is because the
rulers of successive dynasties between the 13th and the 17th centuries established
seven cities in different parts of Delhi. A chronological review of these cities
fortunately also serves as a suitable
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Agra
Tourism
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.
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Jaipur
Tourism
Jaipur is the capital of the colorful state of Rajasthan and
is almost 260 kilometers from New Delhi. It is very conveniently connected by
road, rail and air from the country's capital.
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Udaipur
Tourism
Travel to Udaipur, the abode that imbibes incredible legacies
of the bygone era. Tour Udaipur and explore the various contours of the landscapes.
Saheliyon ki Bari, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Shilpgram or the Crafts Bazaar, City
palace, Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Gulab Niwas Gardens, Jag Mahal Palace, Sajjangarh,
Eklingji Temple, Government Museum, Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake and the Jaisamand
Lake are few of the tourists attractions of Udaipur.
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Jodhpur
Tourism
Jodhpur was founded in the year 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha, who
was part of the Rathore clan and is claimed to be a descendent of Lord Rama. He
chose Mandore, a place nine kilometers away from the city, as the capital of Jodhpur.
To strengthen his foothold he built a fortress to which additions were done by
his successors over the centuries.
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Bikaner
Tourism
City, north-central Rajasthan state, northwestern India. It
lies 240 miles (386 km) west of Delhi.The city was the capital of the former princely
state of Bikaner. About 1465 Bika, a Rajput chieftain of the Rathor clan, began
to conquer the area from other Rajput clans. In 1488 he began building the city
of Bikaner ( the settlement of Bika ). He died in 1504, and his successors gradually
extended their possessions.
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Jaisalmer
Tourism
The golden beauty, etched in yellow sandstone. Perched atop
the Trikuta Hill, it stands tall against miles of gleaming sand. Epitomising the
desolate, awesome charm of the desert. Jaisalmer, the city of the golden fort
is a fantasy in yellow sandstone in the heart of the Thar Desert.
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Varanasi
Tourism
Varanasi is one of the ancient seats of learning in India and
situated between Delhi and Kolkata at a bend in the sacred Ganges River. Home
to some of the most ancient and revered monasteries in the world, Varanasi is
the place where scholars still come to learn the ancient knowledge of the Vedas
and debate on nature of God.
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Pushkar
Tourism
Pushkar,a holy city devoted to Hindu God Brahma. is a small
tourist town surrounding a small lake which the Hindus consider Holy and come
to bathe in. Pushkar is only a short bus ride from the city Ajmer, but seems a
world away with only small roads with limited traffic and surrounded by desert.
It is a great place to walk around watching the street vendors selling trinkets,
langur monkeys running from roof to roof, and cows peacefully eating trash along
the side of the road.
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Shimla
Tourism
Welcome to the summer capital of the British, the best refuge
for summers of the plains of Northern India. Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation
of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath lends her name to the hill resort
of Shimla. The natural beauty of the 2159 m high Shimla makes it one of the most
popular hill resorts in the country.
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Himachal
Pradesh Tourism
Himachal Pradesh, one of the Hill States in India,
is well nestled in the laps of Himalayas. The state of Himachal Pradesh on account
of its natural beauty and scenic landscapes is also known as the 'magical showcase
of nature'. Wide and green valleys and long meadows with the snow-clad mountains
in the backdrop make the state, the most favorable tourism destination in India.
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Goa
Tourism
Variously known as "Rome of the East", "Tourist
Paradise" and "Pearl of the Orient", the state of Goa is located
on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.
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Kerala
Tourism
Wonderfully positioned between the Arabian Sea and the Western
Ghats, the northern Indian state of Kerala is a destination no one can resist.
Not even the most jaded traveller! Its diversified landscape, overwhelming greenery
and the cultural lures are enough to turn a holiday into worthy moments of your
life.
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