Indian Cities
Agra is the one of the most prominent destinations in the World Tourism map
with three heritages monuments-The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri.
It is more just a decedent city of graveyards and stones, but there is more
to this vibrant city of Culture, Art and Religion and philosophies that have
enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries.
Ajmer is one city where there is well to do blend and a very happy combination
of both Sufi culture and Hindu religion. Ajmer is a coveted and strategic place
for the Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. Chauhans considered this place
as the heart for their administration work till Prithviraj was defeated in 1193
AD by Mohammad Ghauri. It then became a part of the Delhi Sultanate.
The city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and situated
at the confluence of three rivers- Gana, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati.
The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. The
earlier setlemets of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as
Prayag” Prayagasya Praveshshu Papam Nashwati Tatkshanam.
Alappuzha ( Alleppey ) is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products,
fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as
one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. An enchanting backwater destination,
Alleppey offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities
are available at Alappuzha.
Bandhavgarh is densely populated with other species: the great gaur, or Indian
bison, can be seen with ease, as they come onto the meadows to graze at dusk;
sambar and barking deer are a common sight and nigai are to be seen in the more
open areas of the park. The terrain is of great rocky hills rising sharply from
the swampy and densely-forested valley bottoms.
Bangalore is an air-conditioned city, a garden city, the Silicon Valley of India,
the fastest developing city in the world, these are some of the attributes used
to describe this beautiful city which has a lot to offer you. A dynamic Happening
city, with innumerable cultural events organized every evening, you can choose
from a Hindustan vocal concert, of a Carnatic Veena recital, or fusion music
to pure western classical music, a play, or an exhibition of a famous painter.
Bharatpur is well-known for it world heritage listed bird sanctuary Keoladeo
Ghanna National Park. This is one of the few places in the world where you can
hope to sight hundred of different species of birds in just a few days. Over
400 species different birds have been identified in the park and you see them
all over the place.
The city of camels and citadels and of course forts and palaces and more and
more to this endless journey of Rajasthan. Yes that is what Bikaner is all about.
If you love traveling then it won’t be a problem to discover the city at
its best and also enjoy the same. Being near to Delhi, it had to withstand the
worst of Mughal invasions that got destroyed during earlier times.
Chennai is a city where the traditional and the modern blend in life everywhere.
From traditional vegetarian fair to fast foods, from nine-yard sarees to the
latest in fashion, from ancient temple architecture to modern high-rise - with
Indo-Saracenic and Victorian as stops along the way - from classical music and
dance to discos throbbing to heady beats, Chennai has them all and many more
vivid contrasts that are a pleasant surprise.
A leisurely walk through the city is the best way to discover historic Fort
Kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first European township in
India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history. Its reputation as a seafaring
commercial town was such that Nicolas Conti, an Italian traveller of the Middle
Ages remarked: If China is where you make your money, then Kochi surely is the
place to spend it.
Corbett is regarded as one of the true bird parks of the world. Out of the 2,060
species and subspecies of birds recorded in the Indian subcontinent, over 600
species/subspecies of birds have been recorded from Corbett at one time or another.
This number is greater than the total number of bird species found in Europe
and represents around one fourth of the available diversity found in India.
Delhi is the commercial hub and has many tourist attractions to offer. It is
the capital of country that is full of life and vigor. If you are the historical
kind and would like to explore it in Delhi you are the most welcome and if you
are a food lover and would like to have some fun then too Delhi gives you a
lot options. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place, Delhi Haat for
handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza.
The origin of Goa or Gomantak as it is also known, is lost in the mists of time.
In the later Vedic period (1000-500 BC), when the Hindu epic Mahabharat was
written, Goa has been referred to with the Sanskrit name Gomantak, a word with
many meanings, but signifying generally a fertile land.
Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. In the ancient
scriptures of India, this place is well known by the name of Mayapur. This city
is also well known for many other things apart from the holy river Ganges. Haridwar
has privilege of having IIT at Roorkee, formerly known as University of Roorkee,
founded in 1847 as a first technical institute of India.
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad
has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage, traditionally
hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution that has already
attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here.
Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) founded the Rose Pink City of Jaipur, is the
capital of Rajasthan. This city is a major location for any visitor who likes
to explore some amount of adventure and historic monuments. Jaipur is in the
middle of some rough and tough hills, crowned with proud and strong standing
forts & enclosed by embattled walls.
Jaisalmer is a city that lies in the middle of the Great Indian Desert of Thar.
It also evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic/mystic beauty and brilliance of
the desert. Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D., this remote location of Jaisalmer
is kept clean and unaffected by outside influences, even during the days of
the Raj.
Ever bathed with the sand of the desert that spells its magic and mystic through
the golden hue over the entire near by periphery and more. Well in the desert
land of Rajasthan we have a lot of great destinations to visit and explore.
With time it just gets better and better. From adventure to history, from shopping
to food you have it all.
Kanha's sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch
over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendour which form the core of the Kanha
Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The park is the only habitat
of the rare hardground Barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). This is original
Kipling country of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book.
The Kaziranga National Park is the only National Park in the State situated
in central Assam with an area of 430sq. km. It is the home of the great Indian
one horned Rhinoceros (Unicornis). The landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest,
tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, mellow marshes and shallow pools.
Khajuraho, the temple city of central India, is famous throughout the world
for its exquisitely carved temples in stones. Thousands of visitors and tourists
from all over the world flock together to envisage this immortal saga of Hindu
art and culture engraved in stone by shilpies (stone craftsmen) a millenia ago.
The largest metropolis in India, Kolkata is a vibrant city on the move, volatile
and unpredictable. The Gateway to India, till 1912, and the capital of the Raj
in India, it still bears the Victorian imprint on its streets and structures.
A city just about ready to burst at the seams, Kolkata is home to more than
10 million people.
This city of Ladakh has a very proper history dating back to 900 years. As a
kingdom, Ladakh was an independent kingdom with the rulers from the dynasties
of the Kings of old Tibet.
There are quite a few lovely sights in this wonderful city of Leh and ladhak
This city is a historic town that served as the royal capital of the then King
Singge Namgyal who had built a nine-storey palace in the grand tradition of
Tibetan architecture.
Madurai, probably over 2500 years old, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. Its
origin and name emerge from a misty and lovely legend. In a forest near a lotus
pond, Indra, King of Gods, Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam.
A long line of picturesque ghats - with their steps leading to the water's edge,
arched gateways and temple spires extending along the right bank of the River
Yamuna, emphasis the sacred character of the town of Mathura. The birth place
of Lord Krishna, "the best known, best loved and most complex of Lord Vishnu's
manifestations" - Mathura is today an important place of pilgrimage.
Mount Abu is very famous for the temples named Dilwara and many more archaeological
remains. There area a lot of prime locations and interesting treks and picnic
spots, romantic royal retreats of the various erstwhile families of bygone Rajputana
and some relics of the Raj period.
Mumbai was given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II of England when he married
Catherine. The group of seven island was leased to the East India Company who
offered freedom of business and religion to persons who came and settled here.
Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came but soon a sizeable population began
to thrive here.
Mysore is more than palaces, parks and temples the exotic fragrance of Mysore
Jasmine the melodious strains of the Veena the rich aroma of filter coffee traditional
carvings on fragrant sandalwood, rosewood and ivory the rustle of rich silks
delicious Nanjangud bananas Hot 'N' Spicy Bisi-bele-hulianna mouthwatering Mysore
Pak, a traditional sweetmeat It is a gourmet's delight and a Shopper's paradise.
Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma
- The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the
supremely spiritual vedic yagna at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only
Brahma Temple in the world.
Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence
of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh'
had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth
the place derived its name.
Ranthambhor has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series
of battle scenes. In the 13th century A.D., Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj
Chauhan took over the reign of the land. Later his successor Vagbhatta beautified
the city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain.
Srinagar district is situated in the centre of Kashmir Valley, is surrounded
by five districts.In the north it is flanked by Kargil,in the South by Pulwama,in
the north-west by Budgam. The capital city of Srinagar,is located 1730 metres
above sea level.The district with a population of around 9,00,000 souls(1991-
census), is sperad over an area of 2228 Sq.Kms.
The city of Udaipur was the most prominent jewel in the crown of the Mewar kingdom
that was ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for as long as 1200 Years. The foundation
of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana
Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditating
on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola.
Welcome at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI". Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known
as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence
in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and
literateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote
: "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than
legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
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