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Tourist Attractions Agra

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Location : 58-km From Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Founded By : Badal Singh
Established In : 1475
Main Attractions : Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort

Taj Mahal is a major tourist attraction in Agra, and is open to all even on full moon nights, so that you can take your beloved by the hand and walk down the gardens as moon and its entourage of stars light your path on your tour to Agra under the Agra Travels by Adventure Tours of India. Besides Taj Mahal, there are plenty of tourist attractions in Agra that will keep your hands full on your tour to Agra.

Built in massive red sandstones on the bank of Yamuna, Agra Fort is another major tourist attraction in Agra. It is popular with tourists as a towering fort as well as for the many palaces and mosques build within its premises by Jahangir and Shah Jahan, after Emperor Akbar began its construction in 1565. Some of the prominent mosques within Agra's Red Fort include the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and Nagina Masjid (Gem Mosque). Upgraded as a palace under Shah Jahan's reign, Agra Fort is famous for Jahangir's Palace, Khas Mahal and Shish Mahal (Mirror Palace). Other places to see at this tourist attraction Agra include Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Am, Ladies' Bazaar, Amar Singh Gate and Musamman Burj.

Chini-Ka-Rauza (China Tomb) is another tourist attraction in Agra. A Persian style tomb, it is built of glazed tiles and is dedicated to the memory of Afzal Khan, prime minister in the court of Akbar. Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb, built by empress Nur Jahan (Jahangir's wife) in memory of her father, wazir in the Mughal Emperor's court is another tourist attraction Agra that you can visit on your tour to Agra. Built from 1622 to 1628, the tomb makes use of pietra dura (the delicate marble work) that was later to become the hallmark of Taj Mahal.

Another popular tourist attraction in Agra is the dome-shaped Jama Masjid, located near Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb. Built by Shah Jahan in 1648 in the name of his daughter Jahanara, Jama Masjid is a distinct mosque for its minaret-less courts. Akbar's mausoleum, built of red sandstone and marble, combines the motifs and styles of Hindu, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Christian architecture. Supervised by Akbar himself, it is a must see on your tour of tourist attractions in Agra.

The Persian styled Mughal Gardens of Ram Bagh, Dayal Bagh and Soami Bagh are other tourist attractions in Agra that you can visit on your tour to Agra. Excursions to nearby tourist attractions such as Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura, Patna Bird Sanctuary and Sur Sarovar are popular diversions on your tour of tourist attractions in Agra.

Taj Mahal: The symbol of eternal love, the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died at a young age of 38 while giving birth to their 14th child. Situated on the bank of Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal represents a fine blend of Mughal, Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic architecture. The most impressive and remarkable features of the Taj Mahal are its four tall minarets (162.5 feet high) at four corners of the structure, the black and white chessboard marble floor and the majestic dome (213 feet high and 58 feet in diameter) in the middle. Taj Mahal is one of the most visited and most photographed monuments in the world.

Agra Fort: The Mughal Emperor Akbar laid the foundation of the Agra Fort in 1565 AD. It took eight years to complete this massive fort at a cost of 3.5 million rupees at that time. After Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan also added some new features to the fort. The fort is known for its magnificent architectural styles reflected in its various features. Some of the main attractions in the fort include the Diwan-e-Aam, the Diwan-e-Khas, the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), the Nagina Masjid and the Palace of Mirrors.

Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah: Built by Noor Jahan - the wife of the Mughal Emperor Jehangir -- in memory of his father, the white marble tomb represents a fine example of Indo-Persian architecture. Enjoying the privilege of being the first marble tomb of the Mughal period, the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah must be visited to see its beautiful inlay designs and carvings, which are considered even superior to the Taj Mahal. The tomb is popularly known as the 'Baby Taj'.

Jama Masjid: Built by Jahan Ara Begum -- the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan who was also imprisoned with him -- in 1648, the mosque has a unique shaped dome with no minarets.

Akbar's Mausoleum: The mausoleum of Akbar is located at Sikandra at about 10 Km from Agra. Akbar himself designed and started its construction. The beautiful tomb enjoys a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist and Jain motifs.

Fatehpur Sikri: Located at a distance of about 37 Km from Agra, the Red Sandstone town of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar as his capital during 1571 and 1585. The city represents a fine blend of Indo- Mughal architecture. The main attractions Fatehpur Sikri are the Buland Darwaza (54m high) - the largest gateway in the world and the tomb of famous Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti.

Hill Station in Kerala India

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General Information :

Area : 38,863 sq km.

Population : 31,838,619

Capital : Thiruvananthapuram

Language : Malayalam

Kerala - Inroduction :

Kerala, popularly regarded as 'God's own country', is probably the most beautiful, exotic and picturesque state of India. Flanked by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea in the west and the Western Ghats (mountain ranges) in the east, Kerala abounds in exotic and beautiful Hill stations, lovely beaches and serene and calm backwaters. The unparallel natural beauty of Kerala attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world round the year. And rightly so, the National Geographic Traveler ranked it as One of the 50 'Paradise Found' on the earth.

The hill stations of Kerala are known for their exotic charm and beauty that can't be defined in words. Located amidst the lush green vegetation with numerous milky waterfalls, ravishing rivulets, splendid springs, lakes and hill-plantations, they provide an enthralling experience to tourists. One of the major advantages of holidaying in Kerala hill station is that they are relatively less crowded in comparison to hill stations of north India.Spice and tea plantations on the hill slopes provide you an enchanting sight. The fresh and pristine air filled with the fragrance of cardamom and pepper makes you spellbound. Amidst such surroundings you feel like as if you are in heaven.

The verdant vegetation around the hills supports a variety of wildlife too. There are numerous wildlife sanctuaries located in the region, which house some of the endangered species of wild animals and birds.Some of the most scenic and beautiful hill stations in Kerala, which offer a lifetime experience to its visitors, are Munnar, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Changanacheri, Ponmudi, Vagamon and Thiruvananthapuram. We welcome you to Kerala to explore and enjoy the beautiful moments of your life in a natural paradise which you would relish and remember all your life.

Most visitors come to Kerala for its magnificent beaches and backwaters. But less well known are the Southern Ghats, hills rich in cardamom, pepper and tea plantations, and which have the highest peak south of the Himalayas - Anaimudi - standing at 2,694 meters (8,839 feet). The main tourist offices will tell you that there are three hill stations in these hills - Munnnar, Pirmede and Ponmudi - as well as the hill wildlife sanctuary at Thekkady. In fact all but Thekkady are small settlements offering little in the way of tourist facilities.

Shopping Trips in Agra

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Shopping in Agra is nothing short of an excursion to tourist attractions in India. Agra has both traditional markets that have been in the trading business for centuries. Then, there are the modern shopping sites and complexes especially the state emporiums where you can purchase antique souvenirs to luxury items.

A miniature marble Taj Mahal is a popular souvenir that tourists prefer to walk home with after a day's shopping in Agra. Besides the pietra dura marble items that are inlaid with colorful stones, other popular items that are worth buying during your shopping in Agra are rugs, leather items, gemstones, ethnic handicrafts and jewelry.

Sadar Bazaar and south of Taj Gang are popular shopping areas in Agra. Shilpagram, a craft village on the eastern side of Taj Mahal in Agra, is a popular open-air emporium that is frequented by many tourists on their shopping in Agra. With number of expensive emporiums lining the street, these shopping areas have plenty of rest houses and restaurants to choose from on your tour to Agra, under the Golden Triangle Tours package offered by Adventure Tours of India.

The Kinari Bazaar, also known as the old marketplace, near Jama Masjid, has many small distinct trading areas that date back to the Mughal period. The Loha Mandi (Iron Market), Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) and the Nai-ki-Mandi (Barber's Market) are the main markets though the latter no longer functions as a barber's area, rather it is famous for its textiles.

Agra Brassware
The main markets for shopping in Agra are near the Taj Mahal complex. These areas include Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Munro Road. The U.P State Emporium called Gangotri at the Taj Mahal Complex, offers a range of brassware.

Agra Leather
Apart from clothing and accessories; you can also buy decorative pieces made entirely of leather. The skilled leather workers make beautiful animals like deer, tiger and the lingering symbol of maharaja's elephant are all made of leather. These items on the walls of your living room will surely invite appreciation from your peers.

Agra Marble
Returning from our visit to the Taj Mahal, we were guided to a marble factory by our guide, under the auspices of using the restroom. What a surprise, a guide who led us to a friend's or relative's shop! However, not to worry, as he assured us that this is the "best marble factory in Agra"--lucky us! At any rate, it was interesting watching how the designs we had just admired at the Taj Mahal were produced and continue to be manufactured for consumption around the world.

Agra Rugs
The main markets for shopping for rugs and carpets in Agra are near the Taj Mahal complex. These areas include Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Munro Road. The U.P State Emporium called Gangotri at the Taj Mahal Complex, offers a range of rugs and carpets. The Shilpagram crafts village is another venue where rugs and carpets are on sale, directly by the craftsmen themselves.

Fairs Festivals in Kerala

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Referred to as God's Own Country, the southern Indian state of Kerala is renowned for its colourful festivals. Festivals in Kerala are an integral part of the social and cultural structure and every community, every religion has something to celebrate about all through out the year. Kerala wakes up to some festival or the other every day of the year.

Onam Festival
Onam is celebrated in Kerala when the August monsoon rains give way to the pleasant warmth of autumn. Onam is the celebration of the return of Mahabali, the once and future king. This king ruled "when all men were equal, when no one was poor, when there was neither theft nor dread of thieves".

Kerala Boat Festivals
On the great backwaters of Kerala, fierce Vallom Kallies (boat races) and water carnivals erupt every year in a dramatic spectacle and hold tens of thousands of people spell-bound, cheering the action, laying bets, goading the boatmen to row faster. The water carnivals and snake boat races herald the week of the great harvest festival of Onam. It is Kerala's most important celebration and in scores of villages spread across central Kerala, competitive races featuring the smaller churulans, oadis, and irrutukuthies provide expression to the spirit of an intrepid, athletic people, born and bread near water.

Vishu Festival
Vishu falls on the first of Medam (March-April), which is the Malayali New Year's Day. Since it is considered propitious to view good things on this day for year round good fortune, Vishu morning is an important time in Kerala.

Thrissur Pooram
The most spectacular festival of Kerala is Thrissur Pooram. Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi state, introduced this festival. Celebrated in Medom (April-May) the festival parades the fulgent faces of Kerala culture. With every passing year Tthrissur Pooram, the temple festival, attracts large masses of devotees and spectators to Kerala.

Payippad Boat Race
Payippad Jelotsavam held in memory for the Prathista ceremony of Haripad Subramanya temple and therefore has a religious significance. This festival is celeberated for three days commencing from the Onam festival day. Snake boat processions are taken out on the first two days and competitive boat race take place on the third day.

Attukal Pongala
Attukal Pongala this is the one and the only temple festival in the world where lakhs of women assembled together to make offerings by cooking a pudding for the goddess in the Attukal temple. It is taken home after the chief priest of the temple will come and sprinkle the holy water and will shower the flowers. This festival will come to an end in the evening with a procession from the temple.

Makaravillakku at Sabarimala Festival
For centuries, Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta has been a major pilgrim centre in Kerala attracting lakhs of devotees from all over India, more so from the southern states. The presiding deity is Lord Ayyappa known as Dharma Sastha, a considered symbol of unity between Vaishnavites and Saivites.

Christmas Festival
With a large number of Christian population in Kerala, Christmas is a festival that is celebrated with much vigour and enthusiasm in the state. Easter is also an important festival in the state. The numerous churches that are spread across the state brighten up around this time.

Theyyam Festival
Theyyam is one of the popular festivals of Kerala. It is the worship of the deity; on the other hand, the dancer is also the deity. Theyyam celebrates primarily the Mother Goddess. Animals, serpents and trees also figure in worship.

Other important festivals of Kerala are Eid, Muharram, and other festivals that are traditionally celebrated all over the country.

Travel To Kerala India

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There is a persistent legend which says that Parasuram, the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity, stood on a high place in the mountains, threw an axe far in to the sea, and commanded the sea to retreat. And the land that emerged all from the waters became Kerala, the land of plenty and prosperity.

Kerala is a 560-km long narrow stretch of land. At the widest, Kerala is a mere 120-km from the sea to the mountains. Gracing one side of Kerala, are the lofty mountains ranging high to kiss the sky. And on the other side the land is washed by the blue Arabian Sea waters. The land is covered with dense tropical forest, fertile plains, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and an astounding 44 glimmering rivers. Kerala`s exotic spices have lured foreigners to her coast from time immemorial.

Earlier, Kerala was made up of three distinct areas. Malabar as far up the coast as Tellicherry, Cannanore and Kasargode with the tiny pocket-handkerchief French possession of Mahe nearby (it was returned to India in the early 1950 `s and is now administratively part of Pondicherry). This area belonged to what was once called the Madras Presidency under the British. The middle section is formed by the princely State of Cochin; the third comprises Travancore, another princely State.

Archaeologists believe that the first citizens of Kerala were the hunter-gatherers, the ting Negrito people. These people still inhabit the mountains of southern India today, consequently, they had a good knowledge of herbal medicine and were skilled in interpreting natural phenomena. The next race of people in Kerala were believed to be the Austriches. The Austric people of Kerala are of the same stock as the present-day Australian Aborigines. They were the people who laid the foundation of Indian civilizations and introduced the cultivation of rice and vegetables, which are still part of Kerala scene. They also introduced snake-worship in Kerala. Traces of such worship and ancient rites have been found among the Aboriginal tribes of Australia. Austric features can still be seen fairly and clearly among the people of Kerala today. Then came the Dravidians (The Mediterranean people). Dravidian absorbed many of the beliefs of the Negrito and Austric people, but they were strongly inclined to the worship of the Mother Goddess in all her myriad forms: Protector, Avenger, Bestower of wealth, wisdom and arts.

Jewish and Arabs trade`s were the first to come to Kerala sailing in the ships to set up trading stations. The Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come to Muziris in AD 52 and established the first church in Kerala .

Portuguese discovered the sea route to India from Europe when Vasco da gama landed with his ship near Kappad in Calicut in AD 1498. Slowly the Kerala society became a mix of people belonging to various sects of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. The arrival of Portuguese was followed by the Dutch, the French and finally the British.The State of Kerala was created on the 1st of November 1956. The Keralites celebrate this day as `Kerala piravi` meaning the `Birth of Kerala`.

Rajasthan Facts And Figures

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Area : 342,239 sq km.
Population : 56.5 million.
Major Languages : Hindi, Marwari, and Rajasthani Language
Capital : Jaipur
Location : Western Part of India
Climate : The climate of Rajasthan is generally hot and dry, with scorching summers and cool winters.
Best Time to Visit : Mid October to mid March
International Airport : Jaipur
Domestic Airports : Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Jaisalmer

Major Festivals Rajasthan : Teej Festival, Diwali Festival, Alwar Festival, Makar Sankranti Festival, Rama Navami Festival, Gangaur Frstival, Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, Nagaur Festival, Elephant Festival, Holi Festival, Kailadevi Fair Karauli, Dusshera Festival, Summer Festival, Navratri Festival

Major Fairs Rajasthan : Nagaur Fair, Baneshwar Fair, Gogamedi Fair, Sheetla Mata Fair, Gogaji Fair, Baneshwar Fair, Ramdevra Fair, Kaila Devi Fair, Pushkar Fair, Kapil Muni Fair, Sitabari Fair, Baneshwar Fair

Tourist Attractions : wildlife, Safaris, Dances, fairs and festivals, National Parks, Music, Temples, handicrafts Jewelry, Railway Station etc.

Literacy rate : 61.03 % (As per 2001 census)

While looking at the state of Rajasthan, at a glance, the first thing we notice is its colorful and vibrant lifestyle. The otherwise dull state of Rajasthan is filled with colors with the numerous fairs and festivals that are organized here. They are also a reflection of the indomitable spirit of the Rajasthanis who have learnt to enjoy themselves even in the harshest of conditions.

Known as "a land of courage and gallantry", Rajasthan has always fascinated people from far and wide. The indomitable forts, splendid palaces of this state leave you truly mesmerized. Infact, Rajasthan Tour is full of so many contradictions that are even hard to comprehend. In the following lines, we have provided some quick facts about Rajasthan. Read on to know get quick information on Rajasthan, India.

Jaipur Location

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Location: 26° 92' N 75° 82 E
Altitude: 431 m above sea level
Area: 200.4 sq. kms.

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, a state in the Northern part of India. The pink city would have been a part of Thar Desert, if the Aravalli Hills have not separated them. As a result, Jaipur is located under the kind protection of Aravalli Hills. Under the terms of geography, Jaipur extends from latitude 26.92 degrees in the north to longitude 75.82 degrees in the east. The city covers an area of 200.4 sq kms and lies at an altitude of 431 m above sea level.

Talking about the geographical location of Jaipur, India, the city is situated in the northern part of India. Jaipur is located in a very dry and sandy area. Pink City Of Rajasthan is located at a comfortable distance of about 258 kilometres from Delhi, 232 kilometres from Agra, 350 kilometres from Gwalior and 405 kilometres from Udaipur. Jaipur is well-connected with all major cities of the country by air, rail and road.

Hotels In Goa

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Hotels in Goa, like the prevailing mood in this beach region are the points of fun-filled evenings full of dance, music, and exotic foods. Most of the reasonably good hotels and resorts in Goa do have their own private beaches and a leisurely day basking under the sun on the white sandy beaches of Goa is definition of a perfect holiday. Goahub brings to you exciting holiday packages and deals from the best-known properties. Apart from the hotel bookings, you can also ask us to arrange for fun - filled events, exhaustive tou.The evergreen destination of Goa is a holidaymaker's paradise. Breathtakingly beautiful blue beaches, sensuous silvery sands, fabulous flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage, captivating churches, and terrific temples, Goa has it all. The feasts and festivals of Goa are the other things not to be missed. T

He Indian state of Goa Goa beckons you for the time of your life.So, get going to Goa that is on a holiday - twelve months in a year! destination for international and domestic tourists alike. No wonder, the demand for good Hotels in Goa is always high.India Profile offers a fine range of hotels you can choose to stay at during your memorable Goa trip. Right from deluxe five star hotels and resorts to budget hotels, Goa has something for every traveler when it comes to good accommodation. Besides, the Hotels in Goa are known for the perfect hospitality they offer to leisure and business traveler.A hot and happening destination on tourist map of the world, Goa offers the best of hotels and resorts for all types of travelers. There are all categories of hotels and resorts and many of them also offer private beaches. Whether you want to soak yourself in the luxury of 5 star hotels or get a feel of royalty in the deluxe hotels, there are various hotel chains that offer you numerous range and comfort.

For the fun loving souls, there are sand and sea filled hotels and resorts that offer the best of holiday experience in Goa. Most of the luxury and first class Hotels in Goa provide fine and comfortable accommodation and entertainment options that match international standards. We assure you of hassle free and speedy booking and also endeavor to get the best discounts in booking and reservation for Goa hotels. A beautifully restored 300 year old Portuguese era manor house that once belonged to a governor of Macau, Siolim House is now a unique boutique "Heritage" Hotel in Goa, very unlike a Goa hotel. When we decided to restore the house in 1996, Siolim House's future looked bleak - for five years it had fought a losing battle with the Goa monsoon.Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa is a world-class facility, set on 45 acres of lush beachfront gardens. The resort hotel is located in the most idyllic area of South Goa in India and is a 15-minute drive from Goa's Dabolim Airport. Featuring a unique village concept, with extensive spa facilities,

Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa creates the magic and romance of a luxury boutique hotel while having the amenities and vibrant attractions of a resort. Goa Hotels Guide offers you a guide to most of the Hotels in Goa. Goa the ultimate beach destination of India offers all the ingredients for a dream holiday. The beach resorts and the variety of Hotels in Goa ensure a happy holiday. Amongst the places to see in Goa are its beaches, temples and churches.There are a large number of Hotels in Goa for you to choose from. Amongst the best-known Hotels in Goa are the Radisson White Sands Resort, The Leela Palace Goa, Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Cidade de Goa, Renaissance Goa Resort, Taj Exotica Goa and Heritage Village Club.

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Hill Station In Rajasthan

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General Information :

Area : 342,239 Sq Km

Population : 56, 473, 122 (2001)

Capital: Jaipur

Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi

Introduction :

Mount Abu, in Rajasthan, is both a hill resort and a pilgrimage site. This mountain lies at the southern extremity of the Aravalli Range. Surrounded by forests, rich in flora and fauna, the town appears as an oasis. The drive uphill along Abu Road, overlooks an arid region, strewn by huge rocks with smooth surfaces, and weird shapes, fashioned by high velocity winds. The altitude of this plateau (1220 m), and the abundant vegetation have blessed Abu with a pleasant climate.

Mount Abu, according to legend, stands for the son of Himalaya. Many sages and seers had their retreats on Mt. Abu, the most famous of them being, sage Vashistha. Mt Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva, before it became a Jain pilgrim centre. The greatest attraction of Abu are the grand Dilwara temples.

Desert Safari Tour Package In India

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Tour Duration : 07 Days and 06 Nights
Destinations : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Gajner - Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur

Day 1: Jodhpur
On arrival at Jodhpur pick up and check in at hotel. Later embark on a sightseeing trip of Jodhpur. Visit Mehrangarh Fort,Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada and enjoy shopping in the evening. Overnight at Hotels in Jodhpur .

Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer (285 km). Arrive and check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis Of Jaisalmer for which Jaisalmer is known and enjoy Safari In Jaisalmer. Also visit Amar Sagar Lake, Desert National Park, in the evening. Overnight at Hotels In Jaisalmer.

Day 3: Jaisalmer
In the morning start for a full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer Fort (80 meters above plains), Jain Temples and Palace within the Fort. Afternoon visit Bara Bagh (royal cenotaphs), Ladhurva Jain temple, Sam Sand Dunes to watch sun set and enjoy camel ride. Overnight at Hotels In Jaisalmer.

Day 4: Jaisalmer - Gajner - Bikaner
In the morning leave for Bikaner (333 km) via Gajner. Visit wildlife sanctuary in Gajner. Continue your drive for Bikaner. Arrive & check in at hotel. Evening visit Camel breeding farm. Overnight at Hotels in Bikaner .

Day 5: Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur
In the morning start a half day sightseeing in Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort. Afternoon leave for Jaipur (354 km) via Mandawa. Visit Mandawa Castle and havelis of Shekhawati region. Arrival at Jaipur. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 6: Jaipur
In the morning start full day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit world famous Astrological Observatory, City Palace - Museums of precious and semi - precious stones and typical Rajasthani handicrafts. Also visit Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort on elephant, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 7: Jaipur - Onwards
In the morning proceed for half day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit Birla Templ, Moti Doongri Mandir, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Abhaneri Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple and Statue Circle. In the afternoon check out from hotel and drop to station / airport / bus stand for onward journey.

Incredible Taj Mahal Tour Package

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Tour Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival. Transfer to Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi
Morning tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Delhi Zoo, Lodi Gardens, Iskcon Temple, Deer Park, Old Fort, Digambar Jain Temple, Amusement Theme Parks In Delhi, St. James Church, Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight Hotel in Delhi .

Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
Drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, India Gate, Fatehpuri Masjid and other Palaces. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14thchild. It has been described as the most extravagent monument ever built for love, Taj Mahal is closed for foriegn visitors on Friday. Stay at pristine Tajmahal for sunset, to see this true Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light. Overnight at Agra Hotel.

Day 4 : Agra - Delhi
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri, Dayalbagh Gardens, Jama Masjid Agra the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon drive to Delhi. Transfer to Delhi International airport to board flight for onward journey.

Holidays In Jaipur

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Area :	200.4 sq. km. (approx.)
State of Jaipur :	Rajasthan
STD Code ::	0141
Population :	2,324,319 (2005) (approx.)
Altitude :	431 m (1,414 ft) above sea level (approx.)
Temperature :	Summer : 45 Â°C (Max) - 25 Â°C (Min), Winter : 22 Â°C (Max) - 8 Â°C (Min)

JAIPUR The "pink city" and Rajasthan colourful capital, is full of things to see and do.The capital of Rajasthan was founded by Swai Jai singh 11 in 1727 A.D. He was not only a great ruler, but also a renowed mathematician and astrologer. Jaipur is also called as the first planned city of the country. It was designed by vidyadhar bhattacharya as per the hindu treatise, shilp shastra.

There are impressive monuments, an excellent range of handicrafts, a wide verity of cuisine, and entertainment that can keep you enthralled for days. In fact, you will find yourself wanting to extend your holidays. It`s a city that can cast its spell on you from the moment you arrive.

JAIPUR important places to see are the city palace, Statue Circle, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar mantar, Hawa Mahal, Ramganj Bazar, Galtaji Temple, Moti Doongri Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Gaitore Chhatris and Birla Temple etc. Jaipur is also a shopper`s paradise, with its rich treasure of bewitching Silver Jewellery.

Jaipur is also a city of contrasts- the new city has spacious roads alotted with narrow congested streets, bazars and artisan`s quarters. This part of town is a facinating place to wander around, especially at sunset. Providing a stunning backdrop to the city are the ancient forts and palaces which create a dramatic picture of Jaipur

CITY SIGHTS
AMER FORT (11 KMS.) It was the capital of Kachhwahas for six centuries before the foundation of Jaipur. Amer, stands a top a range of craggy hills. The fort is remarkable as much for the majestic grandeur of its sourranding as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful places. It is a fine blend of Hindu and muslim architecture.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

ELEPHANT RIDE- Ascent to the fort on gaily caprisoned elephant to various palaces with rooms and stunning beauty including the World`s finest chamber of mirrors and the temples of Kali.

Jeep Safari : A jeep safari is probably the best and the fastest way to explore the enticing spectrum Rajasthan. Moreover, it is possible to enjoy a more comprehensive tour on the jeep and it is a smoother and more comfortable ride.

HAWA MAHAL (The palace of winds )
Located to one side, but a part of the city palace complex, Hawa Mahal is best viewed from the street outside. If it were not for the bustling bazaar all around, it would have been easy to mistake it for a film set, so exqusitely is it proportioned, and so incongruous is its delicacy. Hawa Mahal consists of five tiers of corridors on the inside, with pierced screen windows that overlook the street below. It is believed that women of the royal zenana would sit concealed behind these screen to see life in the city beyond the walls of the palace.

JANTAR MANTAR

A stone observatory, part of the City Palace complex, Jantar mantar is one of several other astronomical observatories created by Maharaja Swai Jai singh 11 (others are in delhi, Banars, Ujain). Jai singh 11 had a passion for astronomy and used astronomical inventions from different cultures in the creation of these observatories, the largest of which is in Jaipur.

CENTRAL MUSEUM

is housed in the Albert Hall in the Ram Niwas Public Garden, south of the old city. Exhibts include models of yogis adopting various positions, tribal ware, dioramas depicting various Rajasthani dances and sections on he decorative arts, musical instruments and tribal costumes. To the right of Albert Hall is the Durbar Hall and it houses a collection of old carpets, some 400 years old.

EXCURSION
SAMODE: Samode is an hour`s drive from Jaipur , 45 km away. The 400-year-old palace has a Wealth of frescope , many of them depicting religious subjects. The highlight is Durbar hall.

PUSHKAR: It is 11kms from Ajmer along the picturesque pushkar lies the tranquil town with deep religions significance `Nag Pahar` or snke Mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar The lake with 52 ghats and an array of temples along the banks is an important pilgrimage center of Hindus.

SEASONS: The best season to visit Jaipur (Rajasthan) is (September to March)

SHOPPING: Jaipur is a treasure trove for the shopper, and there is everything here that the heart desires. As a major gems and jewelers center you can count on finding some of the country finest`s jewelry here usually in a traditional stale called Kundan, Johari Bazaar, Ganpati Plaza, Badi Chaupar, Ramganj Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Raja Park, Tripolia Bazaar and more.

Adventure Kerala Tour Package

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Destination Covered : Kochi - Nadukani - Thekkady - Vagamon - Houseboat - Cochin
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days

Day 1 : Kochi - Nadukani
On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to Nadukani. Here your stay will be at a Resort. A resort with difference, nestled in the nature's lap at Nadukani, a natural dream haven surrounded by reserve forest in the district of Idukki, Kerala. This complete natural leisure resort is any holidayer's dream come true.

Set in 75 acres, at 3000 ft. above sea level, surrounded by one of the most beautiful rain forest in the world, Green Berg is as close to nature as can be. Romantic misty mountains, bubbly brooks and lovely dark woods in its pristine nature give all its charm and serenity. To this, Ayurveda centre adds the healing touch of Yoga and Ayurveda relax & enjoy your stay overnight.

Day 2 : Nadukani kerala adventure tour
On the 2nd day adventure tour kerala , After an early morning breakfast, proceed for a ½ day sight seeing tours. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Nadukani.

Day 3 : Nadukani - Thekkady
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the Resort & embark on a fascinating journey to Thekkady enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in atResort.

Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

Day 4 : Thekkady - Adventure kerala Package
Adventure kerala package, After breakfast, proceed for a tribal village, Spice plantation & Tea factory visit, a visit to the Spice Plantation will be fragrant enough to amaze you. In the evening your schedule includes a visit to spice market. Another overnight stay at the Resort.

Day 5 : Thekkady - Vagamon hills
On the 5th day adventure tour to kerala, After morning breakfast, proceed to Vagamon Hills. This place has an abode of peace and tranquility amid pristine surroundings, nestling in a sweep of verdant hills, sparkling streams, lush green meadows, gigantic pine trees, cardamom plantations and tea estates, Vagamon hideout is a place where you could see the co-existence of the man and animals. It's air as pure as it can be, the numerous waterfalls in its azure colors - ringing a melodious sound into ones ear.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Vagamon hideouts.

Day 6 : Vagamon Adventure kerala Package
adventure tour to kerala, Rise up early for a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage (head massage for ladies) or yoga and meditation. Breakfast will be served at the restaurant. Explore the property on your own. Lunch at the restaurant. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the resort.

Day 7: Vagamon - Houseboat
on the 7th day adventure tour to kerala, After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Checkin to the waiting houseboat. Enroute you can see many romantic beauty of the nature which will remind you that you are in the "God's Own Country". You can view coconut palm fringed canals and local people going for a fresh catch of the day & Tapping of toddy (Local beverages) from palm trees. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the houseboat.

Day 8 : Departure - Cochin
Depart as per schedule to Cochin Railway Station/Airport for your onward journey. Tour ends.

North India Bird Watching Tour

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Tour Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Corbett - Delhi - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi

Tour Highlights : Travel to North India Bird Watching Tour gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate, Etc. This Tour package have been designed for 15 Nights and 16 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Corbett, Delhi, Ranthambhore, Bharatpur, Agra, Umaria, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Jabalpu.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at the Delhi Airpote or Railay station, you will be received by our representative and escorted to the hotel. Check in at Hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for a half-day city tour of Delhi.

After noon, City tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi including Red Fort, Old Fort, Siri Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate, Lal Kot, Old Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhavan, St. James Church, Amusement Theme Parks In Delhi, Parks And Gardens In Delhi, National Children Museum, Moth-ki-Masjid, Indira Gandhi National Center and Ashoka Pillar. Evening Dances of India with Diner. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi - Corbett
After an early breakfast in hotel drive to Corbett National Park On arrival, check in at the jungle resort.Overnight will be at the resort.

Day 03 : Corbett National Park
Enjoy a full day of game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris) All meals will be at the resort and stay overnight will be at Corbett.

Day 04 : Corbett - Delhi
After breakfast will be at the resort. Proceed for a morning game-drive into the forest. Drive to Delhi in the afternoon. Reach and relax. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

Day 05 : Delhi - Ranthambhore
After early breakfast transfer to rly. Station for train to Swai Madhopur the nearest train station to Ranthambhore National Park by Golden Temple Mail. Arrive Sawai Madhopur and transfer to hotel. Upon arrival check in at hotel, After lunch game viewing in the Park by Jeep. Overnight stay at hotel in Ranthambhore.

Day 06 : Ranthambhore
Arter breakfast, Full day tour of Ranthambhore. In the eveningg retorn in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Ranthambhore.

Day 07 : Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
After breakfast, Proceed to Bharatpur. Arrival at Bharatpur. Chack at in Hotel. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the finest water-bird sanctuaries in the world. The Maharaja of Bharatpur artificially created the lake and wetland in the 19th century. Overnight stay at hotel in Bharatpur.

Day 08 : Bharatpur - Agra
After breakfast proceed further to reach Agra. Arrival at Agra, check in the Hotel to relax and enjoy dinner of Indian food. Overnight stay at Hotel in Agra.

Day 09 : Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh
After breakfast proceed to visit Taj. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj. Take train to Umaria. Overnight would be on board the train.

Day 10 : Bandhavgarh
Arrive early in the morning Reach Bandavgarh and check in at hotel. Bandavgarh is a new National Park with a very long history. Set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles, it contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers.

Day 11 : Bandhavgarh
Enjoy the full day at the National Park taking two safaris. All meals will be at the resort. Overnight will be at the resort.

Day 12 : Bandhavgarh
After Breakfast, Enjoy two safaris at the park and all meals will be at the resort. Take a trip to the Fort of Bandavgarh. This is the oldest fort in India - considered to be more than 2500 years. One-hour trek up the fort is worth the effort.

Day 13 : Bandhavgarh - Kanha
After breakfast proceed further to reach Kanha. Arrival at Kanha, check in the Hotel to relax and enjoy dinner of Indian food. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kanha.

Day 14 : Kanha
Enjoy the full day at National Park taking two safaris. All meals will be at the resort. Overnight will be at the resort.

Day 15 : Kanha - Jabalpur
By overnight train Proceed for the morning safari into park. Proceed to Jabalpur after lunch. Reach and take train to Delhi. Overnight will be on train.

Day 16 : Delhi - Next destination
Arrive in the morning and check into hotel for the day. Spend day relaxing at the hotel or spending time at local markets. Breakfast will be at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in time for flight home with sweet memories of the wildlife tour of India.

Tamil Nadu Travel Guide

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Tamil Nadu, is the most prominent state of India. The capital. Madras is a cosmopolitan city and the capital of the state. Tamil Nadu is a bastion of Hinduism, whose past endures into the present. Temples with towering spires called gopurams are a common feature of this state, seldom seen anywhere else in the country.

Temples In Tamil Nadu were the fulcrum of society and even today art forms that have their origin in religious worship continue to colour daily life. Notable among these are splendid bronzes of deities, painting on glass and Bharatnatyam. Kanchipuram, also called Kanjeevaram, is famous throughout the country as the center where lustrous silk sarees are woven. Likewise Thanjavur is an important center for bronze figure casting. Mahabalipuram has a vast wealth of sculptures. In contrast to the temple heritage Pondicherry is known for long a French colony. Yet another facet of this surprisingly diverse state is two hill stations Ootacamund and Kodaikanal. Both are little patches of England, being much loved by the expatriate population of the Raj. Both places provide delightful relaxation during an extended tour of the south, having a wide range of hotel accommodation. The cuisine of Tamil Nadu, more or less totally vegetarian, has become enormously popular all over the country.

The Different Tourist Attractions in Tamil Nadu:

There are a number of enthralling Tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu that are a must visit while on Tamil Nadu Tour. To know in details about the Tamil Nadu Tourist Attractions, the temples, monuments, the hill stations and the beaches that mesmerize the visitors with its unique charisma, go through the links below.

Religious Places In Tamil Nadu : Parthasarathy Temple, Sri Viswaroopa Panchamukha, Varadaraja Temple, Sri Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Temple, Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple, Sarangapani Temple, Airavatheeswara Temple, Kumbeshwara Temple, Kumari Amman Temple, Sree Bhadrakali Devaswom Temple, Gandamadana Parvatam, Ramanathaswami Temple, Christ The King Church, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, St. Marys Church, St. Andrews Church, Luz Church Velankanni Church, Kandal Cross Shrine, St. Johns Church, Lourdeâ€™s Church, Big Mosque Chennai, Thousand Light Mosque,

Hill Stations In Tamil Nadu : Tour To Kotagiri, Tour To Ooty

Monuments In Tamil Nadu : Religious Monuments In Tamil Nadu, Historical Monuments In Madurai, Historical Monuments In Chennai, Historical Monuments In Kanyakumari, Historical Monuments In Tanjore

Labels: Sightseeing Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Sightseeing, Tamil Nadu Tour Package, Tamil Nadu Tourist Attractions, Tamil Nadu Tourist Spots, Tourist Spots Tamil Nadu

Taj Mahal Agra

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Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built in the memory of the beautiful Arjumand Bano Begum, who won the heart of a Mughal prince. She was married at 21 to Emperor Jahangir’s third son Prince Khurram and stayed loyally by his side through good times and bad: in the luxurious royal palaces of Agra as well as the transient tents of war camps.

In AD 1628, Khurram became king after a bloody battle of succession: he took the name Shahjahan or “King of the World” and showered his beloved begum with the highest titles. She became Mumtaz Mahal, the exalted of the palace and Mumtaz-ul-Zamani, the exalted of the Age. But Mumtaz Mahal was not destined to be queen for long.

In 1631, Shahjahan went on an expedition to the south and, as always, Mumtaz Mahal accompanied him. But she died in childbirth at Burhanpur. She had borne Shahjahan fourteen children, of whom four sons and three daughters survived. When Mumtaz Mahal died, she was just 39 years old. Shahjahan was inconsolable and contemporary chronicles tell of the royal court mourning for two years. there was no music, no feasting, and no celebration of any kind.

Location of Taj Mahal:

The strategic location of the Taj Mahal is perhaps what makes it wonderful sight. Its location on the bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, India, is what gives it different colours at different times of the day and on moonlit nights. Take at tour of Agra with Taj Mahal Agra and see the magnificent Taj Mahal in all its glory.

Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah Jahan and perhaps that's why he chose Agra to built the Taj. Built in white marble, the Taj Mahal is flanked by four minarets and mosques on each side. The four gardens in front of the Taj are divided by four waterways that meet in a pool at the centre.

Epitome Of Love -Taj Mahal
Shahjahan, who was a passionate builder, now decided to erect a memorial to his queen in pristine marble that the world would never forget. The site selected for the tomb was a garden by the Yamuna river, unshadowed by any other structure. The garden had been laid by Raja Man Singh of Amber and now belonged to his grndson, Raja Jai Singh. By a royal firman, Shahjahan gave Jai Singh four havelis in exchange for the garden. The site was also chosen because it was located on a bend in the river, and so could be seen from Shahjahan’s personal palace in Agra Fort, further upstream.

Construction Of The Mausoleum - Taj Mahal
Work on the mausoleum began in 1633 and 20,000 workers laboured for 17 years to build it. The most skilled architects, inlay craftsmen, calligraphers, stone-carvers and masons came from all across Indian and lands as distant as Persia and Turkey. The master mason was from Baghdab, an expert in building the double dome from Persia, and an inlay specialist from Delhi.

How to Reach:

by Air:
Agra airport is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from Idgah bus stand. Indian airlines operate daily tourist shuttle flights to Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and back. It only takes 40 minutes from Delhi to Agra.

by Road:
Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand.

by Rail:
Agra is well connected by railroad. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Agra is well connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Trains like Palace on Wheel, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express are the best choices if you want to reach Agra from Delhi.

Taj Mahal Agra

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Location of Taj Mahal:

How to Reach:

Hill Station in Rajasthan

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Area : 342,239 Sq Km

Population : 56, 473, 122 (2001)

Capital: Jaipur

Languages : Rajasthani Language, Hindi Language

Introduction :

Rajasthan is a large state in northwestern India. It is the homeland of the Rajputs, who are known for their chivalry, valor and heroism. The capital is Jaipur and other large cities are Ajmer , Jodhpur , Bikaner , Kota , and Udaipur. Rajasthan has a total area of 342,239 sq. km.

Rajasthan is among the richest states in the country as far as the field of arts and crafts is concerned. Stone Chart, leather, Wood Accessories, Silver Pendant, Gold Jewelry and Indian Textiles are given the most brilliant forms. Some of the popular crafts are, Indian Textiles, Silver Jewelry, Seo India, Ring Chart, mirror work costumes etc. The exotic and vividly colorful state of Rajasthan India is synonymous with majestic forts, Rajasthani Jewelry, Lakes In Rajasthan, Rajasthan Safari and people dressed in brightly-colored costumes.

Mount Abu, in Rajasthan, India is both a Rajasthan Hill Station and a pilgrimage Rajasthan. mountain lies at the southern extremity of the Aravalli Range. Surrounded by forests, rich in flora and fauna, the town appears as an oasis. The drive uphill along Abu Road, overlooks an arid region, strewn by huge rocks with smooth surfaces, and weird shapes, fashioned by high velocity winds. The altitude of this plateau (1220 m), and the abundant vegetation have blessed Abu with a pleasant climate.

Mount Abu, according to legend, stands for the son of Himalaya. Many sages and seers had their retreats on Mount Abu, the most famous of them being, sage Vashistha. Mt Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva, before it became a Dilwara Jain Temples. The Tourist Attractions Of Mount Abu are the grand Dilwara temples in Mount Abu.

Shopping In India

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An inextricable part of the great Indian shopping scene are the local fairs held periodically all over the country, street side bazaars with their pavement stalls, and in dimly lit shops that invariably surround many of the country's ancient monuments. In Mumbai's Chor Bazaar ( Thieves Market), it is literally possible to buy everything from a pin to an elephant and an antique, if one is lucky. The bazar around Char Minar in Hyderabad is crowded with shops, where heavily veiled women bargain for real pearls and glass bangles. Each state in the country has something to offer, for crafts are essentially the inter-relationship between materials available and local traditions.

The Indian markets cater multiple options to the travelers to pick the right thing of right choice. From the semi precious stone studded garland to a trendy leather shoe, Indian market is the ultimate destination for the shoppers around the world. A leisurely walk through the crowded lanes of the Indian metro cities are sure to indulge your sense and taste for exquisitely carved jewellery, beautiful handicraft items, excellent paintings and some real good Indian clothes.

As we mention about jewellery, the first name coming to our mind is Jaipur. The narrow streets of Johari Bazar of this beautiful city are world famous for their silver, precious and semi-precious stone jewellery. But how can anyone forget the alluring designs of small, medium and large pearl studded ornaments of the pearl city Hyderabad or the dazzling diamond jewellery of Mumbai, Zaveri Bazaar? Another fascinating aspect of the Indian markets are its handicraft items. Be it a colourful ornament or decorative items like bells and chimes, candle holders, flower vases or some intricately designed home furnitures, shopping is never ending fun in the passion to decorate yourself or your dining room with these tempting articles. The handicraft of Rajasthan, Orissa and West Bengal need special mention here.

As we open the cultural basket of India, the first treasure to come out would be the excellent paintings. Apart from the globally acclaimed painters, India is also rich with the traditional rural paintings like Madhubani Paintings of Bihar. Made by the village women exploring their imagination, these bright paintings are going palaces across the globe. These traditional Indian folk art paintings are worth of collection which are available in the sophisticated shopping arcades of Murya Lok Complex or Hathua Market. Another priceless jewel of Indian culture is the numerous books available in the College Street Market of Kolkata, which is nothing less than a treasure island for the book worms. This huge market is famous for catering any kind of books in all the famous languages of the world.

Furniture of India

Cane & Moonj : For those who prefer ethnic with the raw look, India offers a superb selection of baskets made of moonj grass. These are available in attractive blends of traditional designs and modern functional utility. Durable and decorative cane furniture and other articles made here are a major draw as items for export. World imports of basket work and related products are quite substantial.

Ideal Place to Shop : Kashmir, Assam, Aranachal Pradesh, Tripara, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Panjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

Jewellery in India :

Costume Jewellery : For the hi-fashion woman of today there`s nothing quite like the offbeat style of self adornment... pick the style that suits you most! For, with the passing of centuries, the old appears offbeat today, having an irresistible lure for women the world over.India is one of the most important countries for the manufacture and export of costume jewellery. It has the largest production base for glass beads

Ideal Places to Shop : Kashmir, Rajasthan, Mumbai.

Glass & Bead Jewellery : Varanasi is famous for its glass beads made from fused glass rods, while Purdilpur is famous for black glass beads. Mathura is noted for lovely glass beads, stringing glass and wooden beads in necklaces together with rudraksha {sacred seeds associated to Lord Shiva) and tulsi (basil) in a variety of interesting combinations. Ferozabad has a rich selection of fragile and delicate lightweight beads. `German silver` jewellery created to modern tastes is made in Agra, while Meerut produces exquisite metal jewellery. Silver ornaments are especially popular in Rajasthan, while Karnal in Haryana produces hollow silver beads. Rohtak has well made peasant jewellery and graceful head ornaments are made in Maharashtra.

Tribal Jewellery : India has a large tribal population. Their jewellery is a major attraction within the country as well as abroad. The adornment fashioned from flowers, leaves, stones of creepers and fruits are unbelievalbly charming, shells, seeds and berries rudraksha being, the most celebrated. Shell bracelets of W. Bengal, specially filigreed gold bracelets will, for certain, capture your heart

Ideal Places to Shop : Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh,Maharashtra Kerala, Assam,Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Metal Craft in India :

Brass & Copperware : India is the largest brass and copper making region in the world with thousands of establishments spread all over for articles made out of one or more pieces of metal.The copper or brass sheet is first marked out by a pair of compass and the piece or pieces cut off by a scissor called katari. The required shape is made by alternate heating and hammering, and is finally turned on the lathe. The final polish to the article is given on the lathe itself. Moradabad is famous for utensils,both utility and ornamental, made of white metal and electroplated brass and copper. The engraving is either sada (plain) or sia kalam.Modern streamlined articles of Swedish design in polished brass or burnished copper are also made here, satisfying the demand for modern accessories and sophisticated interior decoration. Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh is the first city in India for the multitude of its cast and sculptured mythological images and emblemata in brass and copper as well as household utensils. In recent years Mirzapur has also emerged as one of the important brass industries of Uttar Pradesh. Goods produced have an all India market,with a portion being exported to other countries. Some of the most beautiful and interesting metalware of India for daily as well as for ceremonial purposes are crafted in Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Stone Craft & Marble Inlay Work in India :

Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh has nurtured a sizeable stone carving industry with its rich deposits of beautiful soft stone. The stone is many coloured with the predominance of a lovely red shade. Marble is also used,especially for making statues. In Varanasi the work is done by a community called raidas. The range of items include tableware, plates, glasses, bowls, food containers, candle stands, etc. Agra is world famous for its superb inlay work in marble, drawing inspiration from the Taj Mahal. The designs are either foliage or floral intertwined with geometrical patterns.Models in marble of the Taj,vases, boxes, lamps, plates,bowls and pitchers in delicately moulded shapes & fine carvings are some of the popular items produced here. Intricate friezes and trellis or jali work done in an eye- catching range of patterns is also speciality of this place. Vrindavan near Mathura has marble as well as alabaster products. Some objects are embossed with semiprecious stones or synthetic gems.

Ideal Place to Shop : Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Textiles in India :

Brocade Textiles : Extreme softness vivid colours and translucent texture chracterises the silk weaving of India. Varanasi, centre silk weaving center is famous not only for its brocade or kinkab (superb weaving in gold and silver), but also for the wide variety of techniques and styles. The brocades are distinguished by apt poetic names like chand tara (moon and stars), dhupchhaon (sunshine and shade), mazchar (ripples of silver), morgala (peacock's neck), bulbul chasm (nightingale's eyes). Varanasi is also famous for tanchoi saree which resembles a fine miniature. Its origin can be traced to three Indian Parsi brothers by the name of Choi.

Embroidery : In the field of ornamentation, embroidery alone can match jewelleryin splendour. It is an expression of emotions,rendered with patient labour which includes grace and elegance into articles of everyday use. The chikan work of Lucknow, patterned on lace is delicate and subtle. The stitch by Its sheer excellence provids ornamentation to the material.The charm lies in the minuteness of the floral motifs, stitches used are satin stitch, button- hole stitch,dar stitch knot stitch netting and applique work which bring a charming shadowy effect on lace.

Hand Block Printing : The fabric is further decorated by printing designs on it. Hand block printing in India was the chief occupation of the chhipas -a community of printers. rhey used metal or wooden blocks to print desigt1s on the fabrics by hand. This technique is in vogue even today. Besides Rajasthan, Ut tar Pradesh is also a veritable treasure-house of traditional desigts which range from the classical booties. known as dots of Kanauj, to the universal Mango, to the famous Tree of Life. The great colour belt in India extends from the interior of Sind through the deserts of Kutch, Kathiawar, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Rajasthan and Gujarat are particularly noted for its bandhini design.

Ideal Place to Shop : Varanasi, Mysore, Kashmir, Lucknow, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chennai, Kerala.

Temples In India

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Temple is a place of worship. Hindu temple was center of all community life and towns grew up around temples. The great temples look many years to build and gave employment to thousands of skilled and unskilled workers. Hundreds of others were employed in the service of the deity and perform the daily rituals of the temple, which can be witnessed even today. Originally the main plan of Hindu Temples (always racing east) was very simple there was just a small 'garbagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) housing the deity to whom the temple was dedicated above which rose the ; 'sikhara' (spine-like tapering tower), then a (antarala) vestibule, the worshipers standing in the open space in front of the shrines. Sometimes there was a small chamber behind the shrine. Gradually ,additions were nude-a platform for worshipers which developed into pillared hall (mandapa) to which in time a pillared porch (ardhamaddapa) was added as were other sections for various purposes connected with temple and its ceremonies.

The Silpasastras (ancient books on architecture) mention three styles of temples-the Nagara (of North India), the Dravida of South India. The Dravida country) and the Vesara (Chalukyan or Karnataka) which combine the features of both styles and spread to all parts of the country even as far as Gujarat and Orissa. One of the earliest existing temples is at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh of the early Gupta period, almost Grecian in design, with a flat roof. Other temples of the same style can be seen in Deogarh stone temple. Bhitargaon brick temple dating back to 6th century AD. The development of temple architecture in stone can best be seen in the early Chalukyan temples at Badami in Karnataka. At Badami are Ille temples of the earlier cave or rock-cut variety and at Pattadakal are the 7th century shrines both of the northern Nagara and the southern Dravidian style and Aihole is the cradle of 70 temples dating back to 7th century AD. From 650 to 850 AD, the cut temples were created from the living rock temples at Elora, the chief and most stupendous is Kailasa temple.

Under the Chandela rulers of Jajakabhuti, a number of Brahmanical and jain temples were built, mostly in the Nagara style at Khajuraho, The sculptures in the temple are elaborate and animated with their impressive forms and beautiful workmanship. In the Hoysala or later Chalukyan period (1000 to 1300 AD), the Hoysala Kings who were great lovers and patrons of temple architecture' and sculpture, commissioned star-shaped temples, the finest being the Chanakesvara at Belur (AD 1111) and the Hoysalesvara temple. The great style of temple architecture in South India was the Dravidian style which flourished in Tamil Nadu and was indigenous and developed by five great dynasties of rulers:

1. The Pallavas (600 - 900 AD) started the great achievement in temple buildings. Temples built than can still be seen at Tiruchirapalli, Nellore, Guntur, Chengalpattu, Mamallapuram and Kancipuram groups (640 - 690 AD)

2. The Cholas (900 - 1150 AD) made magnificent Brigadheeswara temple at Thanjavur. Gangaikondacholapuram and Koran Gunta (930 - 940) at Srinvasanallur with their physical proportions and sense of dignity and power. The gopurams of some are splendid specimen of sculpture.

3.The Pandyas (1150 - 1350) Gopurams began to acquire special consideration during this period and set pattern for all later Dravidian gopurams. The outstanding examples are Jamuksvara -Chidambaram (eastern gateway 1300 AD) and the Kumbakonam (1350 AD) temples. They also introduced flower motifs in the capital pillar.

4. The Vijayanagar Kings (1336 - 50 AD) set up some of the beautiful temples at Hampi in Vijaynagar the capital city, the ruins of which lay scattered there today. They had the finest example of a temple in the great Vithala temple with its long courtyard, ornamental and musical pillars which when struck emit notes, Subsidiary buildings, the lovely ratha is carved out of a single monolith, the stone wheels of which once revolved the Kalailpandapa and Hazare Rama (commenced 1513 AD), The other temples at Vellore, Kumbakonam, Srirangam, Kamedipuram and Verinjipuram and other two at Tadapatri, the chital Venkata Ramanaswami and the Ramaligesvara.

The Andhra kings were Buddhist and their two capitals Srikakulam and Amravati became centers of religious architecture. The Pallavas built one of the earliest free standing Buddhist temples in India, not later than the middle of the first century AD at Srikap (Now in Pakistan), the ruins of which are still to be seen there.

Indian Music

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Music is one of the oldest and finest forms of human expression. The Vedas are set to a distinctive melody that has been passed down through the centuries in an unbroken oral tradition. According to a Hindu legend, music is a divine gift to man. Sarasvati, consort of Brahma, is the goddess of music and all five arts. She holds a Vina (seven-stringed instrument) in one hand and plays it with another. The Svarga (heaven) has Gandharvas, the singers; Kinnars the instrumentalists and Apsaras, the dancers.

Panini (500 BC) made one of the earliest references to music. The Mahabharata mentions the seven Sabras, the Jatakas mention the four great sounds. The earliest musical theory is included in the chapter of the Natya Shastra of Bharata. The Vaishnava and Saiva Bhakti saints of Tamil of the 18tl1 and 191h century spread love of music through devotional hymns.

In medieval times Saangdeva (1210-1247 AD) of Devagiri in his Sangita Ratnakar showed his knowledge of south and north Indian forms of music. The Muslim kings in the 141h and 15th centuries introduced Iranian models which differentiated it from Carnatic music. Tansen (1550 - 1610 AD) became a legend in the realm of music.

Basic Principles of Music :

Nada : The chief property of music is Nada - Na means Prana of life - breath and Da means Agni or fire. The conception of Nada is inseparably connected with the intangible elements of breathing system and physical expellation of sound or nada Brahma.

Shruti : Shruti means sound that is capable of being distinctly heard by the ear. The gamut of seven blocks notes called the Saptaka (equivalent of the octave in western music) they are sa-re-ga-ma-pa-dha-ni. These Saptakas are further divided into 22 shrutis on which Indian music is based.

Raga : Raga is the basis melody in Indian music. The term Raga is defined in various ways. Raga means passion and each note is associated with a mood, emotion or passion. Some translate it as a tune.while others as air and as melody. Different combinations of octave gives rise to Ragas. There are still others 108 pure ragas. Any combination of two or more Ragas are called Misra (mixed) ragas which are numerous. Ragas have to be rendered at the right time of the day and in some cases in the right season as they are supposed to be associated with a particular time and season. All music has to be played in a variety of Talas (time measures) which are produced by hand and fingers on various types of drums. One requires practice under a guru for perfection.

There are two major systems of classical music today-the Hindustani and the Carnatic. However, the common thing among both is that they are based on the same shrutis. As performed today, the Hindustani and Carnatic genres of music are so different in practical approach that a listener whose ears are turned to one will not automatically appreciate the aesthetics of the other. Though sharing the history, science, theory and structure, the seeming paradox of these two systems turning out so differently can be explained by looking into four factors: regional, linguistic, technical and socio - political. In practical terms Carnatic music is imbued with a pre-dominance of devotional character Hindustani music has a virtuous quality that stems from its refinement as a chamber in the Mughal court art.

There are various types of melodies. The Kiratana and Kriti are two most important in Carnatic system. Some other Hindustani systems are Thumri (love songs), Tappa, Gazal (love lyrics) and Dadra. Indian musical instruments present a large variety originating thousands years ago some coming from Arabia and Iran. The main varieties of instruments in use are :

String Instruments : Played by the finger nail such as Dilruba, Sarod, Sitar, Sarangi, Rabab, Esraj and the Tambur which provide no melody but a resonant droning accompaniment.

Wind Instruments : These came into existence in ancient times. The Buffalo horn is the oldest. Brass horn; Conch. shells, flute (murali) and Nadaswaram.

Percussion Instrument : The drum takes the first rank and is one of the oldest and most important musical instruments. There are about 290 varieties of drums, some important ones being the Mridanga; Tabla (set of two drums); Pakhawaj and Tambourines of various kinds.

Indian music is like a river ever fluid and subtly changing. Indian music is attracting increasing patronage in the West as well as in the Far East. It is receiving the recognition that was long overdue.

Preservers of The India's Musical Culture :

Thyagaraja, Muthuswami, Deekshithar and Shyam Shastri, popularly known as the trinity of Carnatic music, laid the foundation for the development of Carnatic music with their innumerable compositions in hundreds of ragas. These compositions paved way for the present concept of a stage programme. The well known exponents of Violin are Dr. N. Rajam, VG.Jog (Hindustani), Prof. T.N.Krishnan, Lalgudi G.Jayaraman, M.S. Gopalakrishnan, V V Subramanyam and Dr. I.Subramanyam (Carnatic). Bhismillah Khan is the legendary exponent of Shehnai. Shemmangudi R. Srinivasa Iyer, M.S.Subbulakshmi, D.K.Pattammai, Palghat K. VNarayanaswami (Carnatic), Gangubai Hangal, Bhimsen Joshi, Kishori Amonkar, Jasraj are the most shining vocalists of Indian music.

Three instrumentalists handling stringed instruments Ali Akbar Khan (Sarod) Ravi Shankar (Sitar) and Vilayat Khan (Sitar) have achieved global eminence. Veena Doraiswamy Iyengar and Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod) have also made remarkable contribution. Zakir Hussain, the most well-known tabla player, is innovative in his renditions and is totally committed to his instrument-Tabla. M. S. Subbulakshmi excels in devotional singing. She has been honored with Sangeet Kalanidhi, Bharat Ratna, Sangeet Academy awards and has won international acclaim for her classical vocal renditions. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had called her the 'Queen of Songs'. Nation thrives on her notes on Bhakti. M.S. Subbulakshmi is known across the nation as the mellifluous voice that wakes up the deity with her suprabhatam. Girija Devi is part of the great thumri tradition of Benaras and has been instrumental in bringing respectability to the thumri form. At present she is settled in Benaras teaching students at home and in the music faculty of the Benaras Hindu University. Lata Mangeshkar, KJ. Yesudass and S.P. Balasubramanyam have l1lade significant contributions in popularizing semi-classical music there by attracting new sections towards serious music.

Indian Deer Tour

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The Brow-antlered Deer (Cervus eldi) of Manipur (northeast India), or Sangai, or Thamin. One of the rarest and most localised deer in the world - and quite obviously, the most endangered deer species in the world. The Sangai is confined to a wetland area to the south of Logtak lake in Manipur (northeast India). Captive breeding efforts have helped bolster its zoo population.

About the Indian Deer:

The most common of all deer found in the subcontinent, it is easily identifiable by its beautiful golden brown coat that is decorated with big white spots. An average stag is about 85-90 cm tall at its shoulder, and weighs 80kg. Unlike other ungulates, the coat of the spotted deer remains more or less the same throughout the year. Large herds can be seen in almost all the National Parks of North India.

Spotted Deer - Main Diet of Predatory Animals:
To counter attacks from its enemies, the spotted deer has evolved a unique vigilance system in which the entire herd takes part. The weak and the sick animals form the periphery of the herd while the cubs and their mothers remain towards the middle of the group. While grazing, each and every member of the herd is on the alert. The lookout habitually lifts its head to try and get a whiff of predators. It stands still to sense danger. If the threat is for real, it stomps its hind legs, and emits a shrill call – a signal for the entire herd to flee to a safer area.

Memorandum of Understanding:

The spotted deer has what can be called a 'memorandum of understanding', with lemurs. Lemurs keep it informed about any possible attack from its predators. The spotted deer also benefits from the leftovers that lemurs keep dropping from trees. In fact, the relation between the two species is so symbiotic that they explore the jungle together.

Another interesting fact about the spotted deer is that it does not wallow during the rut (and why should it, given its beautiful golden coat). Instead it emits a shrill call, and walks proudly, displaying its antlers. The mating season of the spotted deer is not very well defined and varies in different parts of the country. The species breeds once every six months, and the litter comprises of a single fawn.

Range: The Barasingha was previously seen across most of North and central India in areas of moist forest and swampland. With the destructions of its habitat, the Barasingha is now seen in isolated protected forests in Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Madhya Pradesh.

Estimated population: It is estimated that there are less than 5000 Barasingha worldwide. There are three sub species of Barasingha found in India.

Physical characteristics: The Barasingha is a medium sized deer. It can grow to a height of 130 cm and weigh up to 180 Kg. The Barasingha has a dense brown coat that keeps it warm and dry in its moist habitat. The coat of the male Barasingha becomes darker in color during the mating season. The antlers of an adult male Barasingha can grow up to 75cm long and can have more than 12 points. Habitat: The Barasingha prefers tall grass and reed beds near rivers. Marshes or swampland is a Barasingha's preferred territory. The Barasingha is found in forested areas in the Gangetic and Brahmaputra basins in India.

Diet: Barasingha are herbivores. They feed mainly on grass and leaves. The wetland subspecies of Barasingha also eats aquatic plants. They make several trips in a day to water holes or riverbanks to drink.

Behavior: Barasingha are active and graze during both the day and the night. Barasingha are usually seen in herds that vary in size depending on the time of year. Herds usually consist of 10 - 20 members. During the breeding season they form larger breeding herds of 30 - 60 deer. Male Barasingha fight to establish control over a herd of female deer. During the rest of the year adult male Barasingha are often solitary.

Status: The Barasingha is a vulnerable species. The destruction of their habitat due to deforestation, the draining of swamps and marshes for farming, poaching for its horns and diseases transmitted by domestic cattle, have all led to the decline of the Barasingha in India.

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Festivals In India

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India is a land of myriad festivals, in rhythm with the cycle of the seasons, with sowings and harvesting. and around them have grown legends, most depicting the victory of good over evil. These fairs and festivals lend color and gaiety to life and Indian calendar is marked by plethora of such big and small occasions. Some festivals are of religious nature, others are related more to, change of season and harvesting. They have a long past and many have undergone major modifications. Though the enthusiasm for some also seems to be fading, nevertheless they do bring about a change in the lifestyle of the people. Some festivals and fasts are religion specific protocols aiming towards communication with the divine. The liveliness of the people is reflected in the colorful vibrancy of the fairs and festivals. Processions, prayers, new attires, dance, music etc. are elements related to any such celebration.The Puri-Rath Yatra, Allahabad-Kumbha, Alleppey-Boat Race, Pushkar-Camel Fair, Goa-Carnival so on and so forth all reflect the diversity of the land and its people but common emotion of revived vigour, joy and sharing.

Vasant beckons spring. Scattered amongst the ripening wheat are the bright yellow flowers of mustard. Tender blossoms appear on the mango tree and 'song is bestowed upon the bird'. On that day everyone wears a special shade of yellow. The festival is dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning and the arts. After about two months comes Holi , the very end of our cool season. It is a festival of colour, truly democratic and egalitarian. All barriers are down, all inhibitions shed. Boys and girls, men and women of all ages, all castes, and all classes participate. None is high and none is low. Anyhow, when a person is plastered with colour he is not easy to identify. On the eve of Holi bonfires are lit and Holi itself is celebrated by the throwing of colour, by gaiety and noise, one could even say, by wild abandon. In time the festival has also become associated with the 'Lila' of Radha and Krishna and has inspired some of our most sensuous poetry.

Of all the seasons it is the Sawan (Monsoon) which has evoked the largest number of songs. This is not strange, for summer in the plains of North India is long and hot. As months go by anxious eyes scan the sky. It is a time for renewal. Swings are hung at all likely places and women and children are seen swinging high into the branches overhead accompanied by joyous singing. Raksha Bandhan - the bracelet of protection - is a festival belonging to the old days of chivalry. If the gift of a bracelet sent by a girl was accepted by a man, he henceforth became her adopted brother, pledged to support her in times of stress or war. Today it is just a ritual, though a charming one.

Close on its heels comes Janmashtami , the birthday of Lord Krishna, and the most beloved of all gods. The Krishna legend has caught the imagination of our own people and now of many abroad. Krishna is intensely human. He's everybody's child, full of mischief. Stories of his pranks are recounted as recent happenings. As an ardent lover, he inspires our poets and artists, our music and dance.Ganesh is the god of wisdom as well as of good fortune. As a granter of boons he is worshipped at the beginning of every prayer and auspicious occasion. Ganesh's birthday (Chaturthy) falls at the end of the monsoon and is marked by special festivities after which is image is immersed in the nearest river or the sea.

Every year in autumn, at the time of the full moon the Rajputs gather to honour Lord Brahma, the god of creation at the temple of Pushkar. This is the only temple dedicated to the god in the country.The female as Shakti (Perennial Energy) has a central place in Indian tradition and Durga is its militant form. She is the Mother and at the same time the destroyer of evil forces. Her festival Dussehra heralds the new planting season and also celebrates her victory over the demon buffalo Mahishasura. These are also the days of the Ram Lila, an enactment of the story of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the hero of the epic Ramayana. It is extraordinary how this ancient story written in Sanskrit by Sage Valmiki and the people's spoken Hindi by poet Tulsidas and in other languages by renowned poets has permeated the hearts of our people and is relived year after year.

On the day of Dussehra effigies of Ravana the king of Lanka are burnt at nightfall marking the celebration of the victory of Rama over Ravana symbolizing the victory of good over evil. 20 days later comes Diwali , the most beautiful of all festivals. It is dedicated to Lakshmi the goddess of prosperity. All buildings from the palatial to the humblest are illumined with millions of twinkling oil lamps, now being replaced by electricity, which though cleaner is not half-pretty. At dusk the sky is lit up and air reverberates with fireworks.States have special harvest festivals such as Bihu in Assam, Onam in Kerala and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The main attraction of Onam is a boat race on rivers swollen by the monsoon. At Arnamulla the long boats compete in speed on the Pamba River where water jousts are held. Each boat painted in the colors of its proprietor or village is manned by a hundred oarsmen, who chant in rhythm to speed up the beat of the paddles.

Kerala is a land of strange beliefs and of all of India it is here that pre Aryan customs have best been preserved. North of Malabar, the feasts of Therayattam are held from January to March. Masked dancers execute what seems to be a synthesis of all the different cults rendered to Devi the Great Goddess and to the ancestors. From daybreak to dusk masked divinities dance without ceasing. At Trichur, Pooram the feast of the Shaivite temples is enthusiastically celebrated in April or early May. The festival attracts millions of spectators to watch the celebrated procession of elephants in battle formation. Musicians play all day. Beating their drums in frantic rhythm, clashing their cymbals or blowing their bugles.The Muslims celebrate Eid twice a year and is an occasion for functions of communal harmony. There is also the Prophet's birthday. Ramzan is a month of prayer and fasting.

The Sikhs observe the birthdays and days of martyrdom of their Gurus. The birthdays of Buddha and Mahavira are similarly observed.For official and work purposes we follow the Gregorian calendar, but Hindu and Muslim festivals are calculated according to the Lunar calendar, so the dates change every year. Different groups of observe different New Years. For the Gujaratis Diwali marks the eve of the New Year. The Parsis celebrate Nauroz on 21 March, the same as in Iran. The Kashmiri Hindus New Year is the same as the 'Gudi Padwa' of Maharashtra, the Ugadhi of Karnataka and Andhra. Everyone has a different type of celebration. The Punjabis have Baisakhi , which falls on 13 April. Bengal and Assam observe the 1st of Baisakhi , which falls around the same time.

Festivals In India

• New Year`s Day	• Lohri
• Pongal	• Makar Sakranti
• Mauni Amavasya	• Sankat Chauth
• Vasant Panchami	• Maghi Purnima
• Maha Shivratri	• Amalaka Ekadashi
• Holi	• Navroze
• Bihu	• Bhai Dooja
• Ramzan; Eid-ul-Fitr	• Muharaam
• Good Friday	• Easter
• Mahavir Jayanti	• Hanuman Jayanti
• Gangaur	• Chitrai Festival
• Ram Navami	• Baisakhi
• Akshya Triteeya	• Nrisimha Jayanti
• Buddha Purnima	• Nirjala Ekadashi
• Ganga Dussehra	• Rath Yatra
• Teej	• Hari Shayani Ekadashi
• Guru Vyas Poornima	• Raksha Bandhan
• Pitra-Paksha	• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Janmashathami	• Onam
• Ananta Chaturdashi	• Durga Puja
• Dussehra	• Pratyushan Parva
• Sharad Poornima	• Deepawali
• Karwa Chauth	• Skand Shashthi
• Surya Shashthi	• Kartik Festivals
• Guru Parba	• Christmas

Indian Adventure

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Indian subcontinent is blessed with a unique topography. The south is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea on all three sides. This places it in the unique position of being able to offer some excellent locations for all kinds of water sports, as well as stunning views of marine life and coral reefs. Scuba diving and snorkeling are two of the best-loved water adventure activities, specially off the coasts of the archipelago of the Andaman and Nicobar and the Lakshadweep, where the underwater scenery and coral reefs are undeniably one of the best in the world. Indias numerous natural as well as man-made lakes provide ideal opportunities for water lovers to have an exciting time on paddleboats, water scooters, speedboats and hovercrafts, as well as enjoy the beautiful surroundings. For those who are more interested in quieter sports are the adventures of angling and fishing in pristine and peaceful riverside sites that abound in India!

For the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent is bound by the towering snow clad Himalayan range that provides thrilling ski trails as well as expedition routes. The glaciers offer beautiful and pristine locales, which are thankfully tucked away from the pollution and teeming crowds of the urban areas. The unblemished and pure snowy carpets are a delight to every eye and provide magnificent views of the surrounding peaks of the Himalayas. Adventure seekers can hand-glide their way across treetops and unexplored terrains, and feel the wind coursing through their hair or they can go up in a hot air balloon and gain an aerial view of areas that are inaccessible by road.

Wildlife buffs also have plenty of opportunities to go camping in the wilds of India. Wildlife safaris and wildlife adventure camps are exciting holiday options full of lion and tiger sightings, elephant back riding, camping under the stars. Youll feel your heart beat rise as you catch a glimpse of a cheetah or tiger prowling in the under growth, and the anticipation and terror of meeting a lion face to face will be your companion through out! Camel safaris in the desert are hardy experiences that are bound to thrill even the toughest adventure buff. Moving with the rhythm of your camel you will feel like a nomad responding to the inner urges of your soul to roam the breadth of the desert, you first love and only home. The mobile machan still remains the most popular means of transportation on the sun soaked sand. The desert and the camel safaris are excellent ways to get the first hand experience of the rural lifestyles in the royal state of India for an adventurous holiday.

Biking and motorcycling in the mountains are the two other adventure activities that will need you to be in perfect physical condition, for the travel can be weary and hard, even though the sights absolutely breathtaking. The entire adventure is exhilarating and will give you a tremendous sense of achievement! whichever the adventure activity you finally decide upon, incomparable India is sure to have it for you! The highest of the mountains and the bluest of the seas are just waiting for you to take a trip to this enthralling adventure country!

Angling :
India is an angler's paradise. This sport has existed from the days of British Raj, though not as popular as it is around the world, is gathering momentum very fast. The wide variety of fishes, innumerable fresh water streams and beautiful countryside as backdrop provide a perfect ambience to attract tourist for Angling. Angling in India can be conveniently classified into:

Trout fishing: Unlike the Mahseer, the Trout is not indigenous to Indian waters. The Snow Trout is however fond in all high altitude streams and lakes. It was introduced into various predetermined lakes and river in various parts of the country. Trout hatcheries are in operation in the Kashmir valley, Kullu valley. Agoda near Uttrakashi and Avalanche in the Nilgiris. The Snow Trout is however, touch in all high altitude streams and lakes.

Mountaineering, Trekking and Rock Climbing
The main attraction of the summer months in the Himalayan states is trekking and mountain climbing. Trekkers, without any prior experience, can easily manage the altitudes the range from 2500 to 4000 meters above sea level in the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim. In Ladakh, the Nun Kun Massif, The Zanskar group, The central Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh, Nanda devi, Kamet and Dunagiri offer challenging peaks for mountaineering.

Safaries
The Indian Himalayas is prime Safari in India, be it on a jeep, a bike, cycle or an elephant!! And can well be described as one of the last travel frontiers on earth!

SNOW SPORTS
Winter sports in India are centered around Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Skiing usually starts by the end of DECEMBER and lasts till the end of MARCH. Gulmarg in Kashmir, Auli in Uttar Pradesh and Manali in Himachal Pradesh provide good snow ski slopes. Heli skiing in Manali and Gulmarg provides an enormous varieties of ski runs and routes.

Tourist Attractions In Tamil Nadu

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Information Rajasthan

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Rajasthan has several tourist sights, especially in ancient and medieval architecture. Places of interest are Mount Abu, Ajmer, Alwar(Sariska tiger sanctuary), Bharatpur (Keoladeo bird sanctuary), Bikaner, Jaipur (the Pink City), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pali, Jaisalmer and Chittorgarh. Tourism was given industry status in 1992.

Some major information for are :

Tourist Offices : Rajasthan Tousirm offices are spread all over the state and across the country.

Rajasthan STD Codes : It provides you all the information regarding the STD Codes of Rajasthan.

Passport & Visa : When planning a trip to Rajasthan, the first thing you need to do is to take Visa for India. Usually 120 days visa are given to tourist visiting India.

Foreign Currency : Indian Currency is the Indian Rupee (Re/Rs). Since you are not allowed to bring in Indian currency, your best option is the airport bank. Indian Rupee notes are printed in denominations of Rs 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, and 10. The Rupee is divided into 100 Paise.

About Rajasthan : A complete travel guide for Rajasthan offers information on Rajasthan Rajasthan climate, Rajasthan History, Rajasthan Culture, Rajasthan Dance, Rajasthan Music and the local transportation. Detailed information is available on various tourist spots in Rajasthan, Rajasthan Hotels in those destinations, Rajasthan Wildlife, Rajasthan Forts & Palaces and various festivals of Rajasthan.

Best Time To Visit Rajasthan : Rajasthan experiences extreme climatic conditions. While it is a year round destination, from the comfort level, the period between October to March is by far the most salubrious and thus the best time to visit Rajasthan India.

History Of Rajasthan : Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilisation had its foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. The Bhil and the Rajasthani tribes were the earliest dwellers of this area.

Location Of Rajasthan : Rajasthan is the north-western region of India, and has remained independent from the great empires.

Climate Of Rajasthan : The climate of Rajasthan is generally hot and dry. However, the climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four seasons, namely summers, winters, monsoon and post-monsoon.

Area & Population Of Rajasthan : Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and royalty in every walk of life.

Do`s And Dont`s In Rajasthan : People in their home environment live in a state of equilibrium with the locally occurring strains of microorganisms and with the altitude and climatic conditions of the region.

Communication Facilities Available In Rajasthan : Bio Technology is a frontier area of Science and Technology with a high promise for the welfare of humanity. A new generation of biotechnology developed as a result of intensive work in India has opened up new opportunities for economic development in the country.

Important Telephone Numbers Rajasthan : It provides you all the information regarding the major Telephone Numbers of Important STD Codes, Emergency Services/Public Utilities, Administration, Police, Judiciary, Revenue, Development, Education, etc.

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation : One of the numerous RTDC facilities available throughout the colourful state. You can experience a legendary lifestyle of the erstwhile Maharajas on the Palace-on-Wheels and Heritage-on-Wheels

India Rail Tour Packages

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Palace On Wheels Train Tour :

Tour Durations : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor) - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Agra - Bharatpur - Delhi.

Tour Highlights : Introduction to the Palace On Wheels in words will be a disrespect to the luxury Palace on Wheels is an ideal example of true Indian royalty and way of hospitality. Live Life Kingsize - is what you feel aboard the Palace on Wheels train when you leave Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and disembark your palace eventhough you won't wish to. This is one of the finest luxury train tour available to mankind. The Palace on Wheels India Luxury train tour.

Great Indian Rail Journey :

Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Shimla - Agra - Darjeeling - Delhi

Tour Highlights : They say, If yo haven’t traveled in Indian Railways, you haven’t seen India! Yes, the Incredible India is not complete without it’s fascinating bit of the great Railways. The British built narrow guage lines to beat the heat in the plains and traveled to the cool hill stations during the British rule in India. This tour covers the North and the North East Frontier Railway giving the flavour of the old charm and modern Railway system in India. Covering the most scenic Kalka – Shimla narrow guage line with a diesel loco to overnight enchanting and cosy ride in the cross country Kalka Howrah Mail, then onto Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) on the fabulous B class steam loco and last but not the least, a chance to ride the infamous Patiala Steam Monorail loco.

Steam Rail Tour Of India :

Tour Durations : 07 Nights / 08 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

Tour Highlights : Travel to Steam Rail Tour Of India gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate, Etc. This Tour package have been designed for 07 Nights and 08 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra.

Deccan Odyssey Train Tour :

Tour Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days

Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Ratnagiri - Nagari - Sawantwadi - Karmali - Madgaon - Pune - Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora caves) - Nasik - Mumbai,

Tour Highlights : A train journey where you savour the experience of a royal Maratha. The Royal Indian train that has been benchmarked against the best luxury trains in the world-like the Blue Train of South Africa, The Orient Express of Europe and the Eastern and Oriental of South East Asia. The royal journey takes you on a week-long trip to some of the best places in Maharashtra, namely Mumbai, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ellora, Ajanta and Nashik. So come aboard and get ready to travel to the rich past of the state.

Royal Orient Train Tour :

Tour Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Chittaurgarh - Mehsana - Sasan Gir - Palitana - Udaipur - Jaipur - Delhi.

Tour Hightlights : The Royal Orient Luxury Train leaves from Delhi every Wednesday on the royal tour of the Gujarat and Rajasthan states. Starting every September, the Royal Orient luxury train runs till the last Wednesday of April. The Royal Orient train takes you on to the memorable journey of historic and picturesque destinations. You can relax in the air-conditioned luxury coaches furnished in the royal style. The coaches are equipped with all the modern facilities for the travelers. It hosts a restaurant, a bar and a library. The Royal Orient luxury train offers its guests all what they want on their 8 day-long tour across Northwest India. This Tour package have been designed for 07 Nights and 08 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Chittaurgarh, Mehsana, Sasan Gir, Palitana and Udaipur.

North West India Train Tour :

Tour Durations : 10 Nights / 11 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

Tour Highlights : Travel to North West India Train Tour gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate. Agra visit for Taj mahal Tour, Jaipur Tour visiting Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, etc. This Tour package have been designed for 10 Nights / 11 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

Tourist Attractions In Tamil Nadu

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Airlines Offices In Jaipur

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Domestic and International Airlines offices in Jaipur

Airlines Name	Address	Phone / Fax No's.
Alitalia Airlines	Jaipur	2369920 / 2369120
Air France	112/113, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377051 / 2370509
Air India	101, Ganpati Plaza, Jaipur	2368569 / 2368821
American Airlines	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430
Austrian Airlines	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377695
British Airways	G-2, Usha Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2370374
Gulf Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430 / 2367409
Indian Airlines	Nehru Place, Tonk Road, Jaipur	2743500 / 2743324
Jet Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2370594 / 2360763
KLM	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2367773 / 2360053
Kuwait Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	---
Lufthansa	127, Saraogi Mansion, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2561360
New Zealand	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Pakistan International Airlines	E-2, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361460
Royal Jordan	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430
Royal Nepal Airlines	D-46, Subhash Marg, Jaipur	2376485 / 2364775
SAS	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Sahara Airlines	293, Shalimar Complex, Church Road, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377637
South African Airways	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487
Syrian Arab Airlines	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487
Thai Airways International	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361519 / 2360188
United Airlines	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Virgin Airlines	Ganpati Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2372998 / 2372997

North India Tour Packages

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Best Of North India Tour Package

Tour Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Alwar - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

Tour Highlights : Travel to Best of North India Tour Package gives you a Visit to Old & New Delhi, Ricksaw Ride in Old Delhi, Safari at Sariska Tiger Reserve Park, Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Visit to Rug Factory, Visit to Marble Factory, Sightseeing of the world famous erotic temples of Khajuraho, Morning sunrise boat cruise on the ganges, Evening farewell dinner at a Indian restaurant. This Tour package have been designed for 9 Nights / 10 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Alwar, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

Glimpses Of North India Tour Package

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi – Bikaner – Pokaran – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Luni – Pushkar – Ajmer – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Orchcha – Khajuraho – Sarnath – Varanasi.

tour Highlights : Travel to Glimpses Of North India Tour Package gives you a Delhi Tour to Red Fort, Gandhi Samadhi, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Hyumanyu Tomb, Qutab Minar, Etc. This Tour package have been designed for 14 Nights and 15 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Bikaner, Pokaran, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Luni, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Orchcha, Khajuraho, Sarnath and Varanasi.

Highlights Of North India Tour Package

Tour Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi

Tour Highlights : Travel to Highlights Of North India Tour Package gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate. Agra visit for Taj mahal Tour, Varanasi Tour, Jaipur Tour visiting to Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar with Tour to Luni and Ranakpur. This Tour package have been designed for 06 Nights and 07 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi.

North East India Tour Package-1

Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Destinations Covered : Darjeeling - Gangtok - Tinjure - Rumtek - Gangtok - Bagdogra

Tour Highlights : Travel to Highlights of North East India Tour Package-1 gives you a Himalayan Tpur to Himalayan Railway, Tiger Hill, Darjeeling Tea Plantation, Etc. This Tour package have been designed for 08 Nights and 09 Days, that covers Tour to Darjeeling, Gangtok, Tinjure, Rumtek and Bagdogra.

North East India Tour Package-2

Tour Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Amritsar - Chandigarh - Shimla - Rishikesh - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi.

Tour Highlights : Travel to North East India Tour Package-2 gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate. Agra visit for Taj mahal Tour, Jaipur Tour visiting Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar with Chandigarh and Shimla. his Tour package have been designed for 15 Nights and 16 Days that covers Tour to Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shimla, Rishikesh, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

North East India Wildlife Tour Package

Tour Duration : 22 Nights / 23 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata - Guwahati - Kaziranga - Guwahati - Delhi

Tour Highlights : Travel to North East India Wildlife Tour Package gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate, Etc. This Tour package have been designed for 22 Nights and 23 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Sariska, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Agra, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Nagpur, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Guwahati, Kaziranga and Guwahati.

North India Adventure Tour Package

Tour Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi – Pathankot – Dharamsala - Pathankot – Laksar - Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi - Ajmer – Pushkar - Jaipur – Agra - Varanasi – Delhi

Tour Highlights : North India Adventure Tour Package is an adventure cum pilgrimage tour of the various places of India. During this travel you get the chance to visit the Ranjit Sagar Dam, bath in Holy River Ganga and have boat rafting in the mighty Ganges. So, be in high spirits as this tour is going to secrete a lot of adrenaline out of you. Your stay in Rishikesh is going to be particularly hectic as this day is kept for adventure trekking and Water-Rafting along with night's stay in a camp. So, do brush up your energy level before and after this adventure trail. Moreover, this tour will soothe your spirits and rejuvenate you with the holy bath in the river Ganga. Be cautious while you are in Ganga as this river has very strong currents. We recommend you to follow the strict instructions of your guide while taking up any kind of adventure activity. This Tour package have been designed for 18 Nights and 19 Days, that covers Tour to Delhi, Pathankot, Dharamsala, Pathankot,Laksar, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Delhi, Ajmer, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi.

Tour To Jaipur

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Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur. The glorious city boasts of its cultural heritage from every nook and corner. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and legacy.

Some major Travel related information of Rajasthan State of India are :

Hotels In Jaipur : 5 Star Deluxe Hotels in Jaipur, 4 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 3 Star Hotels In Jaipur, Heritage Hotels In Jaipur, Guest House In Jaipur

Shopping In Jaipur : Camel Leather Items Of Jaipur, Jaipur Carpets, Jaipur Handicrafts

Jaipur Excursions : Tonk, Sanganer, Sambhar, Samode, Ramgarh Lake, Karauli, Bairath, Bagru, Abhaneri.

Gardens In Jaipur : Kanak Vrindavan Valley, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Vidyadhar Gardens, Ram Niwas Garden

Fairs & Festivals Of Jaipur : Elephant Festival, Kite Festival, Teej Festival, Gangaur Festival

Jaipur Monuments : Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, Diwan-i-aam, Diwan-i-khas, Gaitor, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Sileh Khana

Jaipur Airport : Jaipur Sanganer Airport is situated near the town of Sanganer, at a distance of 13 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. Sanganer is the only international Airports In Rajasthan.

Best Time To Visit Jaipur : The best/ideal time to visit to Jaipur is from October to March.

Jaipur Weather : This subject comprises information on the climatic conditions of Jaipur.

Jaipur Culture : Jaipur City has a rich culture, custom and tradition that depict the cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

Jaipur Facts : This subject studies some interesting facts about Jaipur, India. These facts will definitely help you to explore Jaipur at a glance.

Jaipur Flights : Jaipur airport has now been upgraded to International airport and flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore are operational.

History Of Jaipur : Jaipur, (City of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744.

Jaipur Government Official Holidays : Here you will find list containing important holidays in Jaipur, India.

Jaipur Restaurants : Here you will find the list containing major Restaurants in Jaipur.

Jaipur Accommodation : Here you will find the list containing major Accomodation facilities in Jaipur.

Hill Station In Rajasthan

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Area : 342,239 Sq Km

Population : 56, 473, 122 (2001)

Capital: Jaipur

Languages : Rajasthani Language, Hindi Language

Introduction :

Travels In Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh at a Glance :

Area : 55,673 sq. km (approx.)

Capital : Shimla

Languages : Hindi, Pahari,English

Population : 6077248 persons (2001)

Literacy : 77.13 %

Himachal Pradesh : Shilla (7026 m)

Rivers : Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Parbati

Industrial Employment : Over 3 Lacs

Airports : Jubbarhatti (Shimla), Bhuntar (Kullu) and Gaggal (Dharamsala)

No. of National Highway : 8

Road density in Himachal Pradesh : 40.50 km. (Approx.)

Climate : Cool temperature with humidity

Monsoon : July to September

Temprature : Summer : 33 C. To 14 C.(approx.), Winter : 15 C. To 0 C.

Avg. Annual Rainfall : 1469 mm (approx.)

Best Time to visit : Cold - October to February, Hot - March to June

About Himachal Pradesh :

Nestled in the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain ranges, Himanchal is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes anywhere, it is a travellers paradise. The earliest known inhabitants of the region were tribals called Dasas. Later, Aryans came and they assimilated in the tribes. In the later centuries, the hill chieftains accepted suzerainty of the Mauryan empire, the Kaushans, the Guptas and Kanuaj rulers. During the Mughal period, the Rajas of the hill states made some mutually agreed arrangements which governed their relations. In the 19th century, Ranjit Singh annexed many of the states. When the British came, they defeated Gorkhas and entered into treaties with some Rajas and annexed the kingdoms of others. The situation more or less remained unchanged till 1947.

After Independence, 30 princely states of the area were united and Himachal Pradesh was formed on 15th April, 1948. With the recognition of Punjab on 1st November, 1966, certain areas belonging to it were also included in Himachal Pradesh. On 25th January, 1971, Himachal Pradesh was made a full-fledged State.The State is bordered by Jammu & Kashmir on North, Punjab on West and South-West, Haryana Hotel on South, Uttar Pradesh on South-East and China on the East. Himachal Pradesh can be divided into two regions, Northern and Southern. The southern region of Himachal is almost as hot as plains with a mild difference in temperature in different areas. Northern region has a temperature summer and very cold winter with heavy snow fall.

Himachal Pradesh Festivals :

Moghi : Lohri or Moghi festival comes along in mid-january. This is the traditionary mid-winter day and also commemorates the last sowing of the Rabi crops. Community bonfires, folk songs and dancing mark the festival.

Republic Day : Republic day near the end of the month is of course a national festival that is celebrated not only in Himachal but all over the country with enthusiasm.

Winter Carnival : Snow continues to play a major part in February's festivals and Himachal's Winter Carnival Festival is also.

Basant Panchami : Basant Panchmi makes the arrival of spring in the lower areas, and every town seems to keep a reserve of colour for the occasion and the skies are filled with a medley of kites.

Wildlife Attraction in Himachal Pradesh : Simbalbara Sanctuary, Renuka Sanctuary, Churdar Sanctuary, Chail Sanctuary, Majathal Sanctuary, Maharana Pratap Sagar, Pin Valley National park, Great Himalayan National Park, Kanawar Sanctuary, Wild Life Park, Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuary

How to Reach at Himachal Pradesh :

By Air : There are airports in Shimla, Kullu and Dharamsala

By Rail : Nearest Railway Station (Broad gauge) Chandigarh, Kalka, Pathankot and Nangal. (Narrow gauge) Shimla, Jogindernagar.

By Road : The cities are connected by good roads and you can either take a bus or taxi.

Splendid North India

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Tour Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi – Varanasi- Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi

01 Day: Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival at Delh i International Airport, you will be meet by our representative then transfer to the hotel where we are holding the room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at Hotels in Delhi

02 Delhi
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city visit Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Old Secretariat, Digambar Jain Temple, Chandni Chowk, Air Force Museum, Jantar Mantar, Lodi Gardens, Meena Bazaar, Parliament House, Old Fort, Razia Sultan Tomb, Siri Fort, Parks And Gardens In Delhi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Amusement Theme Parks In Delhi, Sultan Ghari Tomb, Lal Kot Shah Alam Tomb. Return to the hotel for overnight at hotel in Delhi

03 Day: Delhi - Varanasi
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport to board the schedule morning flight to Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. And Visit to Varanasi. Rest of the evening free for leisure and individual activities Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

04 Day: Varanasi - Khajuraho
Early morning enjoy the boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religion. Afternoon Visit Western Group Of Temples, Southern Group Of Temples, Khajuraho Archaeological Museum and Eastern Group Of Temples. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. on arrival and check in to the hotel. The evening is free for relaxation and leisure. Overnight at the hotel .

05 Day: Khajuraho - Agra
After breakfast visit Khajuraho. And Transfar to agra Reaching Agra. Chack inn at Hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Agra.

06 Day: Agra
Assistance on Agra Railway Station at 0625 hours and transfer to the hotel After relaxation take a sightseeing tour of the historical city, witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view. Visit to Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid Agra, Agra Fort, Rambagh Gardens, Chini Ka Rauza, Tomb Of Itimad Ud Daulah, Akbar`s Tomb At Sikandra, Jama Masjid. Overnight in Hotels in Agra.

07 Day: Agra - Jaipur
Early morning optionally one can visit the Taj Mahal to see it over the sunrise, spend some time at the Taj Mahal. After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur, en route visit Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty – Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar. Return to the Overnight in Hotels in Delhi.

08 Day: Jaipur
After breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amer Fort, and visit to Jaigarh Fort , Birla Temple, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Amber Fort, Kalki Temple .Overnight Stay nat Hotel in Jaipur.

09 Day: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Delhi, en route you can visit Nimrana Fort, which is one of the magnificent Fort of Rajasthan, converted into a heritage hotel, where you can have your lunch also. Later continue to drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight at Delhi.

10 Day: Delhi - Hometown
After breakfast the day free for leisure and relax. Later you can visit local market for shopping. At the time of departure transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight for your hometown. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories

Goa Tour Travel Packages

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Tour Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Goa - Mumbai

Day 01: Mumbai
Arrive in Bombay and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy a half day morning excursion to Elephanta, a World Travel Site. Dating back to the 7th century, the cave temples on Elephanta dedicated to Lord Shiva contain some of the most magnificent sculptures in the Deccan region. The most spectacular is the Maheshamurti panel, which depicts Shiva as a creator, protector and destroyer. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of the bustling city of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, built to commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Stop by the Dhobi Ghat and the Flora Fountain. Drive down Marine Drive, pass Chowpatty Beach and the Parsi 'Towers of Silence'. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day03: Mumbai - Goa
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Goa. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Goa.

Day 04: Goa
After breakfast in the morning, explore the lovely beaches of north Goa at Calangute and Anjuna. Play beach volleyball, get a good tan or just loll around. Later, travel further south to unwind on the beaches in Colva, Miramar and Bogmallo. Quieter than the shores of north Goa, these palm-fringed shores promise a calmer time. You have an option of taking a cruise on river Mandovi in the evening. (This is subject to the weather conditions). Stay overnight at the Hotel in Goa.

Day 05: Goa
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy the day at leisure on the beach or catch up with some sightseeing to churches and monuments, Waterfalls In Goa, Museums In Goa who ruled the land once upon a time. Stay overnight at the Hotel of Goa.

Day 06: Goa - Mumbai
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoy the Museums In Mumbai, Film City, Elephanta Caves, Haji Ali Mosque. Stay overnight at Hotels in Mumbai.

Day 07: Depart Mumbai
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.