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India the crown piece of all the most precious creation of God. Understanding and friendly people sparkling streams, serene mountains culture which speaks of the great tradition that they live. The Technologically brilliant and with a heart of Gold. Most Popular States In India
Rajasthan Rajasthan, the land of the Kings, in India at its exotic and colourful best with its bettle-scarred forts, its palaces of breathtaking grandeur and whimsical charm, its riotous colours and even its romantic sense of pride and honour. Jaipur : Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink City '. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls Jaipur has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences - the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage is distinctly evident even today. Udaipur : One of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and the placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city. Mount Abu : Sprawling along a 1200 m high plateau in the south of the state, close to the Gujarat border. Rajasthan's only hill station and a major pilgrim centre, Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer : Its desert fort, which resembles a gigantic sandcastle, is straight out of ' The housand and One Nights '. There are many havelis which can be found else where in Rajasthan, but nowhere are they quite as exquisite as in Jaisalmer. Even the humblest shops and houses display something of the Rajput love of the decorative arts.
Maharashtra The Lands of Caves, Forts and Temples Mumbai is the capital of the Maharashtra State, India's fourth largest State, but it does not reflect the spirit of Maharashtra. The city is Maharashtra's avaricious heart, its soul lies in the interior of the State in cites like Pune, Kolhapur and Nagpur. Mumbai : India's economic powerhouse, pulses with power and energy. This great city of more than ten million people is the capital of the state of Maharashtra and also the commercial capital of the whole country. Ajanta & Ellora : The caves of Ajanta - 166 km north-east, Ellora caves about 30 km from Aurangabad. In Ellora caves are of Buddhist, Hindus and Jains. Caves at Ajanta decorated with remarkable murals that are universally regarded as some of india's finest artistic treasures. Nagpur : Nagpur is the orange-growing capital of India. It was once the capital of the central province, but was later incorporated into Maharashtra. Nashik : The interesting town with its 200 temples and picturesque bathing ghats stands on the Godavari River, one of the holiest rivers of the Deccan. Nasik is one of the four sites for the triennial Kumbh Mela, a huge Hindu gathering which take place here every 12 years.
Himanchal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh - the land of eternal snow peaks - takes in the transition zone from the plains to the high Himalaya and in the trans-Himalayan region of Lahaul and Spiti, actually crosses that mighty barrier to the Tibetan plateau. The Kullu valley, with its developed and tourist-oriented economy, can be considered the backbone of the state. Shimla :This is the enchantment of nature's generous bounty and capital of Himanchal Pradesh. To the north, awesome snow ranges race across the horizon. In the cool breezes that flow down from them, they hold oak and rhododendron forests, stately cedars and wafting pines. There are tufts of ferns and wild flowers. There are langcridly strolling mists, spectacular sunsets and winter's deep blue skies. The air is clear crisp. A single day will bind you for a lifetime, for they say that shimla is like a wonderful habit. Manali : It is believed that when the world was deluged with rain and all that was land, was covered by water, Manu first stepped off his celestial boat at Manali and it is here that the human race once again came into being. Described as the queen of hill stations, Manali is an idyllic town north of Kullu at an altitude of 6000 ft. Kullu : Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha - 'the end of the habitable world'. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'. Here is the core of an intricate web of numerous valleys - each of which is a visual delight and seems more beautiful than the other. The 'Silver Valley' has nature's treasures that lie carelessly scattered as flowers on the high meadows. This wealth nestles by every tree in the splendid forests, it bursts forth in the blooms and in the fruit of every orchard.
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh has been the most dominant state in Indian poltics and culture since Independence, producing over half of India's prime ministers. This is partly because it's the nation's most populous - it has as many inhabitants as Brazil - and partly because of the central role the region plays in the religious lanscape of Hindus. Lucknow: capital of India's most populous state - Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow, is evocative of a lifestyle long gone by - only its vestiges are still to be found in the city's mannerisms and habits. The city probably derives its name from the legend that Rama gave away this part of the country to Lakshmana, his yonger brother. Lucknow was the abode of the Nawabs of Avadh, and their regal pastimes and pleasures were legendry. Agra : Known for Mughal architecture -the Taj Mahal and built several other beautiful buildings within the Agra Fort. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to linger in the past. Not surprising, for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world. Allahabad : Sacred city of Hinduism was formerly called 'Prayag' in commemoration of a sacrifice done by Lord Brahma. According to Hindu mythology for the 'Prakrishta Yagna' Lord Brahma chose a piece of land on the earth on the confluence of the three rivers - the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mytical Sarswati.
Uttranchal Dehra Dun : It is capital of Uttranchal, this old centre of the Raj is situated in the broad Doon Valley between the Siwaliks and the front range of the Himalaya. Dehra Dun is at the centre of a forest area and the Forest Research Institute is here. Nainital
: Surrounded by seven hills, the sparkling waters of a natural lake
make it a gem among hill resorts. Mussoorie : Located at a height of 2000 meters, this picturesque hill resort was set up during the days of the "Raj". It's treks and walks down the famous Camel Back Road welcome visitors in the summer and in the winter. You can trek through the hills and jump over little hills, streams and flowers in the valley and proceed for rock climbing or mountaineering if you wish.
Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir If there is a heaven on earth it is here! Nestled amidst the blessed locale of the Himalayas the Valley of Jammu & Kashmir offers a plethora of tourist attractions that will leave you spellbound. It is the valley where nature has showered her blessings. The reflection of lofty Himalayan peaks in the Lotus Lake presents an awe-inspiring picture. Green meadows are laced by rushing streams; cobble-stoned pathways meander to quaint cottages; narrow foot-trails disappear into dense forests ... scenic treasures unfold at every step. Srinagar : It is capital of Kashmir, located in the Heart of the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar is a a tourist center and also the take off point for excursion to other places of interest. Srinagar offers a new and exciting type of accommodation, the house boat of which there are plenty on the Dal and Nagin Lakes, Gondola like boats, Shikaras adonis to the romantic ambirnce. Lah & Ladakh : A land which can be described only in Speculative Expanse - Geographical, historical and human factors have endowded this region, known earlier as Manyul - the land of men - with its unique character and place in the World. Bounded By two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya & the karakoram,it lies athwart two others,the Ladakh range & the Zanskar range.
Delhi The other Delhi, the imperial city created as the capital of India by the British . In addition to its historic interest and role as the government centre ,Delhi is a major travel gateway.The city of Delhi covers most of the Delhi Union Territory,which is a federal district similar to Washington DC, Canberra,or Brasilia.In 1911,the British asked Lutyens to give new meaning to city development which is reflected in the architectural designs and sophistication that buildings in delhi like Parliament House,Rashtrapati Bhavan,India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings like the South and North blocks along the breathtaking view available from Raj Path. Red Fort is laid outalong the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon , surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference and is built of red sandstone. Kutub Minar is 72.5 m high and has as its base a mosque. In front of the imposing structer is an Iron Pillar believed to have been built in the 5th century A.D. which has not caught rust ever since it was built. India Gate Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is India Gate which is primarily a memorial to unknown soldier. Designed by Lutyens , the 42 meter high structure is a war memorial in honour of soldiers who died during the second World War. Lotus Temple is a very recent architectural marval of the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots in south delhi. Located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi. It is Lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name.
Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh comprises of fertile coastal plains, semi arid Deccan plateau and the lofty hillscapes of the Eastern Ghats. Some of the incredible sights of Andhra Pradesh are the world's tallest masonry dam, million year old caves. Hyderabad :The capital city of Andhra Pradesh is a bustling 400-year-old metropolis with an urban population of 4.2 million people approximately. It is located on the Deccan Plateau and the Musi River, 650m above sea level. The physiography of Hyderabad is dominated by hills, tanks, forests, and rock formations. Vishakhapatnam : Built along the seashore of the Bay of Bengal, and is bounded and broken by the bold headland called the Dolphin's Nose (357m above the sea level). The city boasts of a beautiful beach with a long beach road ending at nearly Bheemunipatnam on the northern end. The surrounding area is dominated on the west by the well-forested Eastern Ghats and farther east is drained by numerous rivers, among them the Godavari and Indravati. Tirupati : City is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh State. It lies about 152-km northwest of Chennai in the Palkonda Hills. Tirupati is known as the abode of the Hindu god Venkateshvara (also spelt as 'Venkatesvara'), "Lord of Seven Hills". About 10-km northwest of Tirupati, at an elevation of 750m, is the sacred hill of Tirumala, which was considered so holy that before 1870 non-Hindus were not permitted to ascend it.
Kerala Welcome to Kerala, India’s only tropical paradise. Popularly known and believed as God’s Own Country - is today of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Located at the southern most tip of India, Kerala is a 560 km long, narrow stretch of land. Kerala, a destination blessed by the God, myriad feature of this tropical land: dense tropical forests, fertile plain, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 glimmering rivers. Apart from being a tourist destination, kerala is also India’s most advanced society. 100% literate. The state has India’s highest density of science and technology personnel. India’s highest Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI). And is India’s cleanest, most peaceful state. This is the land that remains isolated, yet easily accessible; this is a land that has to be seen to be believed. Thiruvananthapuram : The capital city of Kerala formerly known as Trivandrum is gateway to one of the most beautiful Indian states, Kerala. Stretching along the southern coast of the country, with the Backwaters reaching deep into the verdant countryside, Kerala affords a fascinating experience. The city of the Thousand - headed Anatha, the holy serpent on which Lord Vishnu reclines. Kochi : The commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Ancient mariners from Arabia, China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have all left their mark on this beautiful island city. Kottayam :Located in the southern part of Kerala is an important commercial centre of India, producing a large chunk of cash crops. A beautiful town situated in the hills, most of India's natural rubber originates from the acres of well-kept plantations of Kottayam. The town is also home to the Rubber Board, one of the country's Primary Commodities Board. Situated in the 'Backwater' circuit, the populace of Kottayam is marked by the presence of the Syrian Christian community.
Karnataka Karnataka, the "Lofty land" is bounded by Andhra Pradesh in the east, Maharashtra in the north and Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south. A long coastline hedged by miles and miles of tall, waving, palmgroves frames this pretty land. The majority of the state lies on the Deccan Plateau. Bangalore is the state capital. Karnataka boasts a diverse flora and fauna, which make it a nature tourist's paradise. The state's long and colourful history, and the many forts, temples, mosques, and churches make it a great place to explore. Bangalore : The capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore, the fifth largest city in India, is the perfect blend of natural beauty and man-made marvels of architecture and technology. Blessed with a salubrious climate and dotted with beautiful parks, its tree-lined avenues, its trendy, yuppie downtown, and the software flood, Bangalore truly offers one a picture of striking contrasts. Mysore : Located 770m above sea level and 140 Kms from Bangalore, Mysore, the imperial city, was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars. Also known as the city of Palaces, Mysore has never failed to mesmerise the tourists with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. Hampi : The land of surprises was founded in the middle of 14th Century by two local princes, Hakka & Bukka. The Vijayanagar Empire came to be celebrated for its might and wealth and as a show piece of imperial magnificence.
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