Delhi
Delhi bears the stamp of a rich historical
background. It is home to many ancient empires like the Mauryan Empire and
renowned dynasties like the Tomara dynasty, Slave dynasty, Tughluq dynasty,
Khilji dynasty etc. It is believed that Delhi is the land of Indrapastha, the
capital seat of the Pandavas in Mahabharata. Delhi was also an important place
for Sufism. After India's independence, Delhi was declared the capital of
India.
One capital is renowned for
being busy, dirty, noisy and hectic – but the buzz is unlike anything you’ll
find anywhere else on earth. Alongside ancient relics, such as the Red Fort,
India Gate and the Bahai Temple, the city is home to 21st century shopping,
eating and nightlife.
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Varanasi
Varanasi
is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Many names have been given to
Varanasi, though its recently revived official appellation is mentioned in the
Mahabharata and in the Jataka tales of Buddhism. Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world,
with a continuous history dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years. Today, it retains
much of the alure of the ancient world. The center of the Hindu world, Varanasi
touts an unrivaled diversity and a unique sense that can be experienced nowhere
else.
Varanasi
is a city quite like no other. This mystical holy city openly reveals its
rituals along the many riverside ghats, which are used for everything from
bathing to burning the bodies of the dead.
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Munnar
It is one
of the attractions that contributed to Kerala's popularity as a travel
destination among domestic and foreign travellers. Situated at the confluence
of three mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and perched
about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of Munnar once used to be the
summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India.
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Agra
Agra has a
rich historical background, which is amply evident from the numerous historical
monuments in and around the city. The earliest reference for Agra comes from
the epical age, when Mahabharata refer Agra as Agravana. In the sources prior
to this, Agra has been referred as Arya Griha or the abode of the Aryans. A part
of India's popular Golden
Triangle tourist circuit, Agra is home to the Taj Mahal. It's India's most
iconic monument and the top
historical attraction in India.
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Ajantha ellora caves
Astonishingly
carved into hillside rock in the middle of nowhere are the Ajanta and Ellora
caves. There are 34 caves at Ellora dating from between the 6th and 11th
centuries AD, and 29 caves at Ajanta dating back to between the 2nd century BC
and 6th century AD. The caves at Ajanta
are all Buddhist, while the caves at Ellora are a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu
and Jain.
No doubt India's
most popular and widely recognized caves, the Ajanta Ellora caves are carved
into hillside rock quite in the middle of nowhere, in northern Maharastra.
These caves are simply awe inspiring. Words can't describe how magnificent they
are.
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Jaisalmer
Unlike
any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and
unusual towns. Jaisalmer, an important ancient trading centre because of its
strategic location on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden
city'. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely
carved from golden-yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The
fort built by Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80 metre high
Trikuta hill, with beautifully carved Jain temples. Jaisalmer is often referred to as
being straight out of a romantic Arabian Nights fable. It's a cliche, but how
better to describe this remarkable sandstone city that rises magically from the
sand dunes of the Rajasthan desert
Out in the far reaches of
the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer – the Golden City – climbs out of the sand, an
exquisite carved, sandstone fortress. The modern city has spilled outside of
the city walls, but the interior remains traffic free and tranquil. The sunsets
are amazing, local craft shopping is vast and the city is a key stop off point
for camel treks.
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Madurai
Madurai is situated on the bank of river Vaigai and
has been the kingdom of Pandya kings in the past century. The place has a great
cultural heritage and strong mythological history to be passed on to the next
coming generations. The place is more than 2500 years old and the commercial
center was developed in 550 AD.
Ancient Madurai in Tamil
Nadu is home to the most impressive and important temple in
south India --the Meenakshi
Temple. If you only see one south Indian temple,
the Meenakshi Temple should be it. The city of Madurai is more than 4,000
years old, and has remained a major center for Tamil culture and learning. The
12 day Chithirai Festival, featuring a re-enacted celestial wedding of God and
Goddess, is held in Madurai during April each year.
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Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a small town in the northern state
of Uttarakhand in India. Scenically located where the Ganges River
comes down from the Himalayas, Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame when the
Beatles dropped by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram (now closed),
and the town is still known as the World
Capital of Yoga.
Home to the sacred Ganga, hundreds of temples and ashrams,
sadhus, nightly darshan, thick forest and thousands of tourists, both domestic
and international. Take yoga classes, ride the rapids of the great river, and
visit the Gangotri glacier.
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Udaipur
Udaipur
is a beautiful city, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan, India. Known
for its picturesque lakes, Udaipur also called 'the city of lakes'. The
elevated hills and the beautiful lakes make a picture-perfect backdrop to the
Udaipur city. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the
World and subsequently, also known as the 'Venice of East'. In context of
Rajasthan, Udaipur is the second most-sought after tourist destination of the
state, the first being Jaipur. Udaipur had been the capital of Mewar for
centuries. Famed city of lakes and palaces. A must-visit
for the ability to immerse yourself in the regal splendor.
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Dharamsala
Dharamsala is famed as the holy abode of Tibetan Charismatic Leader
Dalai Lama and houses the Tibetan Government in exile. Dharamsala is a synonym
for Buddhism in India. Situated on the upper hilly terrains ofKangra valley and set
against the scenic backdrop of exquisite Dhauladhar Mountains. The gorgeous
city is distinctively divided as upper and lower divisions with two altitude
ranges.
Nestled at the
toes of the Himalayas, home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in
exile, Dharamsala attracts a diverse range of tourists, spiritual followers and
political leaders. The town itself is busy like any Indian conurbation, head up
hill to McCloud Ganj to the Tibetan temples, forest line and momos.
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Goa
Goa,
a tiny emarald land on the west coast of india, the 25th state of the Union
states of india, was liberated from Portugese rule in 1961. It was a part of
Union Territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30th May 1987 when it was carved
out of form a seperate state. Variously
known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise",
the state of Goa. Swaying palms, white sands and
sparkling waters: the three essential elements that attract 2 million visitors
annually to Goa’s balmy shores are plentiful in this tiny, glorious slice of India hugging the country’s western coastline and bounded by
the Arabian Sea.
The magnificent scenic beauty and the
architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa
a firm favourite with travellers around the world.
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Traditionally
known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is situated on the southern bank of
the river Tungabhadra. Once it was the seat of the mighty Vijayanagara empire.Hampi,
the city of ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the major
historical places of South India. Once upon a time, it was the royal capital of
the dominant Vijayanagara Empire. It is presently a ruined town with full of
ancient palaces and forts.
Ten hours into the interior from Goa, Hampi is the most bizarre, barren
dust bowl, littered with giant boulders, ancient temples and studded with lush
paddy fields. Visit the remains of the 15th century village of Vijayanagar, the
under water temple and climb the 570 steps to the Hanuman Temple.
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Kochi
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on
the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and
prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic
importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally,
Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway
to Kerala.
The city of Kochin surpasses most Indian cities in calmness and
cleanliness – take a ferry taxi over to the island to take in some traditional
kathakali dancing, Chinese fishing nets and British cricket greens.
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Nilgiri Hills
‘Nilgiris’ means Blue hills Mountain it is one of the most important
tourist’s spots. The word niligris came from Silapathikaram. It is also called
as Greenland. Niligris have number old varieties of plants from Europe and
South Africa,Nilgiris temperate climate also attracts visitors from all over
the world. The main cultivation is plantation Crops, are Tea and Coffee.
Potato,beet root,and other vegetables. niligris receives rain from South West
Monsoon and North East Monsoon. The economy of the Nilgiris district is based
on horticulture crops like potato, cabbage, carrot, tea, coffee, spices and
fruits.
The summer retreat for the British Raj, the Nilgiri Hills sit above
2,000m, with KodaiKanal and Ooty at its heart, an original narrow gauge
railway, elephant reserves and vast plantations of coffee and tea.
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Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a small town
located in the Bundelkhand region (Chhatarpur District) of Madhya Pradesh and is famous for groups of Hindu and
Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO
World Heritage Site for their
beautiful and erotic rock carvings. Khajuraho has the Vindhya range of
mountains as its beautiful backdrop. This makes Khajuraho a more fascinating
destination to visit.
Khajuraho is the second most visited place by foreigners in India after
Taj Mahal. There are many Hindu and Jain temples in Khajuraho famous for their
erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho group of monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, located in Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh State 620 km from Delhi.
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