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Places
to visit in India |
| Indian
has amazing places to see. Every region
has lot many places one can visit and
enjoy. To see all the tourist places
in India, it required not less than
6 months. This site describes only top
great 5 places to see India for a visitor
who wishes to have a short term trip.
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The
Taj Mahal |
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The Taj Mahal built by the Moghul
Emperor Shahjehan between 1631 and
1654 by a workforce of more than twenty
thousand construction as a mausoleum
for his favorite wife, Arjumand Bano
Begum, who is better known as Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
The Taj Mahal is part of modern seven
wonders of the world . The Taj incorporates
and expands on many design traditions,
particularly Persian, Hindu and earlier
Mughal architecture. is generally
considered the finest example of Mughal
architecture, a style that combines
elements of Indian and Persian architectures.
The Taj has achieved special note
because of the romance of its inspiration.
While the white domed marble mausoleum
is the most familiar part of the monument,
the Taj is actually a complex of elements.
The overall design derived inspiration
from a number of successful Timurid
and Mughal buildings: these include
the Gur-e Amir, Humayun's Tomb, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's
Tomb (often called the Baby Taj),
and his own Jama Masjid. Under Shah
Jahan's patronage, Mughal building
reached new levels of refinement:,
previous Mughal building had primarily
been constructed of red sandstone;
Shah Jahan promoted the use of white
marble inlaid with semi-precious stones.
The Taj Mahal always considered the
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Rajasthan |
Rajasthan
is most popular among Travelers for
the Cultural Heritage. Forts & Palaces
of Rajasthan are widely visited because
of their structural ambience. Rajasthan
is where all the country's similes and
metaphors appear to have come together.
Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing
lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men
and women in colorful turbans and skirts,
bustling towns and quiet villages, camels,
elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight
and the cool evening breeze are all
there in abundance. But they form only
part of an intricate tapestry.
The historic cities of Rajasthan also
maintain their traditional flavor in
their arts and craft, colorful and buzzing
marketplaces with vibrant men in turbans
and women with bright mirrored skirts
and jewelry. Lively folk dances and
music, ballads and colorful festivities
are an integral part of its vital culture.
Rajasthan is widely known for its fine
miniature paintings, fabulous fabrics
and Jewelry and a host of beautiful
handicrafts.
Places
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Alwar |
Ajmer |
Bharatpur |
Bikaner |
Bundi |
| Jaipur |
Jodhpur |
Chittorgarh |
Jaisalmer |
Kota |
| Jhalawer |
Mountabu |
Kumbhalgarh |
Ranakpur |
Sawai |
| Madhopur |
Shekhawati |
Udaipur |
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| South
India (Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh) |
| South
India is a place where the Indian heritage
is more intact here than in other regions
of the country as almost untouched by
invasions throughout its history. The
states of Andhrapradesh, Tamilandu,
Karnataka and Kerals are considered
South India. Each state has its own
culture, language and food habits. Kerala's
culture called to be a very different
than that of any other state in India. |
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| Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD),
2nd richest temple in the world is a
worth visit which is in Tirupati, Chittoor
Dist, Andhra Pradesh. People enjoy
the peace amidst the lively and magnificent
temples. There are more than 30,000
temples I n Tamil Nadu alone, which
has given the state the distinctive
title of 'A Land of Temples'. The history
of the Tamils presents an exciting pageant
of a powerful civilization whose origin
dates back to ancient times. It is clear
that the Tamils, who belong to the Dravidian
race, were the first major occupants
of the country and settled in the north-western
part of India long before the coming
of the Indo-Aryans. Excavations have
revealed that the features of the people
of the Indus Valley Civilization bore
a strong resemblance to this race. Places
to see in Tamilnadu |
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| Chennai |
Chidambaram |
Coimbatore |
| Hogenakal |
Kanniyakumari |
Udhagam-andalam |
| Kanchipuram |
Mamallapuram |
Courtallam |
| Madurai |
Poompuhar |
Thanjavur |
| Rameswaram |
Vedanthanga |
Kodaikkanal |
| Mudumalai |
Tiruchirapalli |
Pondicherry |
| Yerkaud |
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| God's
Own Country Kerala
enjoys unique geographic features that
have made it one of the most sought
after tourist destinations in Asia.
Kerala brings unique experiences with
its an equable climate, a long shoreline
with serene beaches, Tranquil stretches
of emerald backwaters, Lush hill stations
and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, Ayurvedic
health holidays, Enchanting artforms,
Magical festivals, Historic and cultural
monuments and an exotic cuisine.Places
to see in Kerala - |
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| Alappuzha |
Thiruvananthapuram |
Kollam |
Kottayam |
Ernakulam |
| Thrissur |
Malappuram |
Palakkad |
Kozhikode |
Kochi |
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| West
India |
| Western
Part is popular because of Bombay, Goa
(For its beaches), Rann of Katch (Gujarat),
Temples of Ajanta & Ellora (Aurangabad,
Maharashtra) & Wildlife Santuaries
in Gujarat. |
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| Aguada
Fort
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Anjuna
Beach |
Dona
Paula Beach |
| Goa Carnival |
Vasco-da-Gama |
Chapora
Fort |
| Panjim
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Mayem
Lake |
Chapel
Of St. Francis Xavier
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| Palace
On Wheels |
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concept of the palace on wheels was
derived from the royal background of
the coaches which were originally meant
to be the personal railway coaches of
erstwhile rulers of the princely states
of Rajputana and Gujarat, the Nizam
of Hyderabad and the viceroy of British
India. Though times have changed and
the winds have shifted, the Palace On
Wheels cruises along in royal style,
the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryears
could have perpetuated and enjoyed. |
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Palace on Wheels maintains an imperial
style and décor. The train and its facilities
are synonymous with the epitome of luxury.
The service is impeccable and you are
sure to receive the treatment worthy
of kings and queens. An attendant or
'Khidmatgar' is always available at
your service, to take care of all your
travel needs. Special assistance is
available in the form of wheel chairs,
creches and a special attendant for
manual assistance. The train is fully
air-conditioned. There are fourteen
deluxe saloons named after the princely
states of Rajasthan. Each saloon has
4 cabins attached with bath and shower.built-in
wardrobes, overhead and night lights,
piped music, reading lights etc. Personal
attendants make sure that you are well
looked after. There are 2 dining cars,
decorated in the colorful Rajasthani
style and serving Indian, Rajasthani,
Continental and Chinese food. Kids are
kept busy with interesting indoor games.
Other services include laundry services,
doctor-on-call at each station, barber
shop and beauty parlour. The lounge
has a charming shop, "The Bazaar", where
you can pick up souvenirs and gifts.
At every halt your evening is planned
with cultural programs like Ghoomar,
Panihari, Gorbandh, Ghair, Kaalebelia,
Chung, Agnl Nritya or puppet shows.
You will surely be enchanted by the
famous folk songs Moomal, Baramasa and
Gorbandh. |
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