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Top 5 Tourist Places in Madhya Pradesh that you must see

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Madhya Pradesh is the heart of India and has diverse features like natural beauty, hills, rivers, remarkable heritage sites, palaces, forts, architecture, rare wild lives and many more things to see. Madhya Pradesh is surrounded by the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh.

In this article, you will find the top 5 tourist places in MP that you can’t miss.

1. Khajuraho: Basically it was located in Chhatarpur district of MP. It’s a small town but one of the busiest tourist attraction. Here you can see awesome Hindu and Jain temples. The walls of the temple are carved with sensual and erotic designs reflecting human sexuality. Erotic fantasies are sculpted in stone in the temple facades and there is obviously a curious blend of religion with eroticism.

2. Gawlior: The city of Gwalior, though soaked in the splendor of its past, has still made a remarkable transition into a modern Indian city pulsating with life. There are so many things to see in Gawlior. Another attraction in Gawlior is Jas Vilas Palace because of its sheer magnificence. The Gwalior State Archeological Museum is one of the main sources of tourist attraction because it encloses numerous architectural specimens as well as the possessions of the erstwhile royalty of Gwalior.

3. Panchmarhi: Panchmarhi or Pachmarhi is an enchanting holiday destination of MP. It’s only the hill station which attracts tourists from all over India and beyond.

4. Ujjain: This is one of the holiest cities of India and the traditional venue for the Kumbh Mela. The most significant religious carnival held in India once in twelve years. There are many other things that you can see.

5. Sanchi: No tour without Sanchi. This is one of the most venerated Buddhist places in India. Sanchi features a number of stately stupas and ancient monasteries. It was located in small isolated hill in the state of MP and presents to the visitor a glimpse of India's glorious history.

9 Devi Darshan Tour

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Himachal Pradesh is also called “Devabhoomi” – Adobe of the Gods. According to Himachal Pradesh(HP) authorities, near around 2000 temples and religious places scattered all over the state. Every year thousands of devotees came. In this article, we are telling you about 9 Devi Darshan in HP.

Chamunda Devi: Chamunda also known as Chamundi, Chamundeshwari and Charchika, is a fearsome aspect of Devi. She is also one of the chief Yoginis, a group of sixty-four or eighty-one Tantric goddesses, who are attendants of the warrior goddess Durga. what is the mythology behind chamunda Devi? Acutally its a combination of Chanda and Munda, there are two monsters whom chamunda killed. She is closely associated with Kali, another fierce aspect of Devi. She is sometimes identified with goddesses Parvati, Chandi or Durga as well. The temple has artistic carvings on its lintel, pillars and the ceiling.

Naina Devi Yatra : Naina Devi Temple is one of the fifty-one Shakti Peeths in India. Situated 60 km from Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh. It’s a story in Hindu mythology, sati, consort of Lord Shiva, killed herself by jumping in the sacrificial fire when her father Daksha Prajapati insulted her husband. This enraged Shiva who started roaming the entire universe with the body of Sati in his arms. Lord Vishnu dismembered the dead body of Sati to calm down the anger of Shiva. Lord Vishnu unleashed his Chakra and cut the Sati's body into fifty one pieces to save the earth from Shiva's wrath. All the fifty one places - where parts of Sati's body fell, became known as Shakti Peeths.

Jwalamukhi Temple : Jwalamukhi is famous temple temple, 30 km south of Kangra valley of the goddess Jwalamukhi with flaming mouth. In this temple there is a copper pipe through which natural gas comes out and the priest of the temple lights this. This flame is worshiped as a manifestation of the goddess Jwalamukhi. The nine flames have been named after goddesses - Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi, continuously burning without any fuel, or assistance, may be seen erupting from a rock side. Story is same as above.

Chintpurni Temple : A winding road goes up to the temple dedicated to 'Bhagwati Chinmastika' or Goddess 'Chintpurni' who grants all wishes.

Mansa Devi Temple : Mata Mansa Devi is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti, in the Panchkula district of Haryana state in India. The temple complex is spread of 100 acres (0.40 km2) of the Shivalik foothills in village Bilaspur, near Mani Majra, and Panchkula, 10 km from Chandi Mandir, another noted Devi shrine in the region, both just outside Chandigarh.[1][2][3]

Thousands of devotee visit the shrine from various parts of the country especially during the Navratra mela, this number rises to lakhs everyday for the nine auspicious days. It is here that Sati's tongue fell which can now be seen in the form of the flame.

Mata Chintpurni & Chamunda Devi : The temple dedicated to Mata Chintpurni Devi is located in a village of the same name in District Una, Himachal Pradesh. Devotees have been visiting this Shaktipeeth for centuries to pray at the lotus feet of Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi and Mata Shri Chintpurni Devi. They bring with them their worldly concerns and seek blessings from the Devi. It is believed that if you ask something from the Devi with a true heart, your wish will be granted.

Baijnath & Laxmi Narayan Temple : built in 804 A.D. and dedicated to Shiva Vaidyanatha. The Baijnath & Laxmi Narayan Temple is the site for Hindu pilgrimage from the ancient days in Himachal Pradesh. Its tall shikhara carved in stone is framed by the imposing snow capped peaks of Dhauladhars. Every year during the Shivratri fair, thousands of pilgrims descend on Baijnath for the colourful fair and festivities. It is 16-km from Palampur and 56-km from Dharamsala.

Vaishno Devi Temple : Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holy Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Vaishno Devi also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess.

14km of walking dustance from Katra. The shrine is at an altitude of 5200 feet. Approximately 8 million pilgrims (yatris) visit the temple every year and it is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

Later I’ll briefly describe each and every devi……………

Amarnath Yatra : Land of Lord Shiva

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Amarnath is one of the Holy and scared places that attracts million of tourist every year through the world. However, it is the most cherished dream of Lord Shiv devotees to go at least once for Amarnath Yatra in their entire life. This Yatra starts every year in the month of June and remain till August end. In this short period, thousands of devotees pay their obeisance to Amarnath, the destroyer god of the Universe.

Furthermore, the entire area of this holy place is covered with snow and there is no an appropriate way to go and track this place. In this place, the visitors are required to track on the high mountains and sloppy area where there is a great risk to unexpected accidents and lost life. Well, it is very easy to reach this pilgrimage places, as there are numerous sources are available around us that help to go and reach Amarnath. These numerous sources can include in the form of Train, Airplane and bus etc.

Since the nearest aerodrome of this Amarnath is Srinagar, the visitors can easily reach from here. It is a beautiful valley having some of the exquisite places of tourist attraction like Nagina Lake, Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens and Shankaracharya Temple. That’s why it is also known as the Paradise on Earth. There are so many travelers are available in the tourist market that allows tourist to visit this great place of India. All of them offer several India travel deals that allows tourist to easily go and explore the land of lord at a very cheap travel to India etc.

Tamil Nadu: The state of treasure trove of nature’s bounty

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Tamil Nadu is the most famous southern state of India that has earned the great status in the Indian history. However, this state offers numerous beaches, hill stations, cities, temples and many more to its tourist. Now let us discuss in details:

Temples in Tamil Nadu: Well, Tamil Nadu is known as the land of Enduring Heritage, as this land offers numerous of temples to visit such as Meenakshi Temple, Chidambaram Temple, Rameshwaram Temple, Kanyakumari Temple, Mahabalipuram, Madhurai, Kanchipuram, Gangaikondacholapuram, Thiruvarur, the Brihadeeswarar Temple and many more. All are located in this scenic city.

Hill stations of Tamil Nadu: Moreover, Tamil Nadu is a great treasure trove of nature’s bounty and also called as the hub of ancient Dravidian heritage, culture and history of India. Having a long coastline of the Bay of Bengal, it features a vast range of enchanting hill stations like Chennai ( the capital city of Tamil Nadu), Ooty, Kadaikanal, Coonoor, Yercaud, Yelagiri, Rameshwaram, Tiruchirappalli and the most charming Udhagamandalam etc.

Beaches of Tamil Nadiu: Tamil Nadu is not all about the hill stations and temples, but the state has much more to offer to its visitors such as the finest beaches of India, including the Mahabalipuram Beach, Kanyakumari Beach, Marina Beach- the second longest beach in the world, Elliot's Beach, Rameshwaram beach, Covelon beach that offer great exotic and thrilling feel to its visitors. All of them offering perfect ambience and facilities for a range of recreational and leisure activities, including paragliding, sunbathing, surfing, parasailing and swimming etc

Add-ons: If you are a wildlife enthusiast, then this great state has a lot to offer you in the form of finest wild sanctuaries of India like Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Both are famous for its Tigers and elephant population which are roaming in the large herds and also be spotted in the parks.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Kerala: magnificent and wonderful places to visit

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Thiruvananthapuram: It is the capital city of Kerela which lies on the southwest coast of India. However, this place is well connected to most of the other major cities of India

Kochi: It is one of the busy port cities in Kerela where the tourist will found different lifestyles and architecture. Vembanad Kayal is the Kerala's largest lake that spreads full bosomed and silver gray in the sultry sun in Kochi.

Kayamkulam: Kayamkulam is one of the small villages on the western coast of India in the state of Kerala. Moreover, this is washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea, the place is almost central from Quilon and Alleppey both of them connect the Kerala backwaters.

Kozhikode: It is also known as Calicut and is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea.

Kannur: Cannanore today, it is more appropriately known as Kannur with a rich history right from the time of the Aryan migration. Furthermore, the word Kannur may have evolved from a village named Kannathur around which the modern town of Kannur grew. Or according to some sources it is a great combination of Kannan (Lord Krishna), a deity in the Hindu pantheon.

Varkala: This is one of the famous beaches in South India. Furthermore, the Papanasam beach in Varkala is known for its rocky cliffs and mineral springs.

Wayanad: It is situated in a lofty picturesque mountainous plateau in Western Ghats.

Thekkadi: The very sound of the name conjures up images of unending chains of hill, elephants and spice scented plantations.

Kollam: Kollam (Quilon) situated in the southwest corner of India in the state of Kerala which is encircled by Pathanamthitta in the northeast, Alappuzha in the north, Thiruvananthapuram in the south, the Arabian Sea in the west and Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) in the east.

Kumarakom: This is the group of islands in Vembanad Lake that attracts the tourists by offering their impressive beauty of the green paddy fields, swaying palm trees and waterways.

Karnal Lake: a rejuvenating place for you

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Karnal Lake is one of the most fabulous tourist spots which are situated only 123 km far from Delhi on the National Highway-1 (NH-1) and only 126 km from Chandigarh which is famous as the Grand Trunk Road. Karnal can easily be reached from Delhi and Chandigarh within 2 hours using the very high frequency bus service or other personal conveyance etc. However, it has been said that Karnal city was founded by Kauravas at the time of Mahabharata epic, for the King Karna. This lake has a beautiful landscaped along with the water front that allows tourist to come and enjoy this stunning place of India.

People who love to stop for picnics, this lake offer astonishing Motels, Restaurants Family huts, Bar, Lake for boating, Conference Hall, dormitory and gift shops etc. talk about the room of its motel are fully air-conditioned and are tastefully decorated and situated so as to overlook the lake. The beauty of this spot is heightened with dark foliage on this island, the home of a wide variety of birds, like the geese, cormorant, some swans, ducks and a bevy of kingfishers. Boating is a special attraction of this center. Here, the tourist will find both rowing and paddle boats for boating

Well, from this lake there are also some other awesome places to visit like Kala Amb memorial, Kalandar Shah’s tomb, an obelilsk commemorating the third battle of Panipat, the Kos Minar (a watch tower), Babur’s masjid, the tombs of Mukrab Ali Khan, Altaf Hussain Ali and Mubarak Khan and a small fort in Katju Nagar called Trori sara all are situated in near and in Karnal.

Apart from it, Karnal is famous for Liberty Shoes, lush green pastures, the production of high-quality basmati rice and for its many dairy and agricultural research institutions. However, Liberty shoes were started from Karnal and have its largest manufacturing facility in the city.

Bihar: the state which oozes with the memory of Buddhism and Jainism

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Bihar is one of the famous cities in all over India. There are many interesting and spiritual places to visit in Bihar. However, these attractive places include:

Sonepur: Sonepur is the beautiful tourist place in Bihar just 25 km far from its capital where Sonepur Mela held around November is the largest cattle fair in Asia. . People from all over the country are flock here to sell their livestock. This place also has a temple of Hariharnath that is greatly revered by the Hindus who also take a holy dip at the confluence of Gandak and Ganga

Bodhgaya: Bodhgaya is one of the famous places where the Buddha attained enlightenment and gave the world a great religion like Buddhism. In this place Mahabodhi Temple is very popular where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. . It has a great Peepal tree that is said to have been grown from the branches of the famed tree.

Vaishali: Vaishali is another important spiritual place for both Jain and Buddhists and is situated at a distance of 55 km from Patna. The city finds its mention in literature as old as the Ramayana. Tourist attractions like the Ashokan pillars, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and many other Buddhist and Jain structures are found

Rajgir: Rajgir is a well-known pilgrimage destination of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism alike. Before Pataliputra (Patna), Rajgir or Rajgriha was the capital of Magadh. The Griddhakuta Parvat, Swarna Gufa, hot springs, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and many more are some of the tourist attractions here.

Nalanda: Nalanda is again a day trip from Patna. Here, Nalanda University was one of the greatest centers where the students can easily learn ancient times Buddhist study and scholars from far and wide came here. Important attractions of Nalanda are the ruins of the Nalanda University, the Memorial Hall, and the Hiuen Tsang, the Surya Mandir, the Nav Nalanda Vihar and the Nalanda museum.

Maharashtra: Takes pride in this unsullied natural and beautiful state

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Maharashtra is one of the most exotic states, which is situated on the western coast of India. However, it is the home to a large number of attractions, lush green locales, exotic beaches, rich wildlife, picturesque hill stations and many more which surely a nature lover’s paradise. However, this state offers numerous historical monuments, religious shrines and rock cut caves to visit. The state itself can be regarded as a complete tourist destination which offers something to everyone. Now, let us discuss some of the top attractions to visit in Maharashtra.

Top tourist attractions in Maharashtra:

• Mumbai: It is the capital city of this state and also constitute as the financial power house of the country. However, the city also has some important tourist attractions such as Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Gateway of India, Mahalaxmi Temple, Marine Drive, Haji Ali Shrine, Chowpatty and the beaches of Juhu. This state is also known as the Bollywood film city. No wonder if you happen to see some of the most popular actors and actresses in the glitter towns.

• Appu Ghar: It is situated in Pune. Number of children games and other exotic activities are available at this fun park. However, it also attracts the youngsters. There is also cool and comely Lake for older generation people near the park.

• Beaches: As this state is situated on the border of Arabian Sea which has a long coastline to boast of. This extensive coastline has resulted in the state being blessed with a number of beaches, which are known throughout the world for their serene locales, stunning environs and white sands.

• Monuments: Maharashtra is one of the leading industrial states in India and is known throughout the world for being home to a large number of historical monuments. These monuments today stand as testimony to the rich past which the state boasts of. Most of the famous monuments in Maharashtra are situated in the capital city also.

• Caves: Maharashtra is also famous for several amazing caves which showcase the age-old culture and rich legacy of the state. Some of these caves, like Karkla Caves, Bhaja Caves and Elephanta Caves, boast of stunning rock cut architecture. On the other hand, those at Ajanta and Ellora have been adorned with beautiful and attractive paintings.

Madhya Pradesh: Superb fusion of old world charm and modern cosmopolitan touch

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Madhya Pradesh is a state located in the central part of India and a very popular for its spellbinding history, strategic urban planning and scenic natural beauty. However, this state is also considered as a store house for every tourist as millions of tourist throughout the world come and explore here. There are several prominent tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh such as Khajuraho, Panchmarhi, Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Maheshwar, Mandu, Datia Palace, Burhanpur, Bandhavgarh Park, Kanha National Park, Orcha, Sanchi, Shivpuri National Park, Panna National Park, Chitrakut, Ujjain and many more.

Furthermore, Madhya Pradesh is the state of culture and diversity. Various geographical features give rise to different topographies which lead to formation of different tourist places. The state is laden with a wide range of tourist spot starting from historic places to wild life sanctuaries. Moreover, the true essence of this place can be seen in the walls of the monuments, in the sculpture of the temples and in the ambience of the national park.

Not only has this, Madhya Pradesh are varied and have much more to offer to its tourists than they might even expect. Whether they are a nature lover, a historian or an archaeologist, a pilgrimage traveler, all the time their experience is going to enrich in this state. Well, talk about the cuisines of Madhya Pradesh, it very popular Wheat is the principal staple food of Madhya Pradesh, and most of the food items are vegetarian. Beside this, its tribal communities have their assorted cuisines prepared from vegetables, wheat, meat and dairy products. The spicy delicacies like Pani Puri are well-liked by all. Chaaki ka shak, Bhutte ki kees, mawa-bati, cakes, Lassi, malpua is the other interesting cuisines of this state.

Moreover, for shop lovers this state promises a wonderful shopping experience. Here tourists get the Zari work in all fabrics and the most famous Chanderi and Maheshwari saris etc.

Climate of Jammu and Kashmir

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Jammu and Kashmir is one of the India’s most priced possessions and blessed with the unparallel scenic beauty that attracts the tourism from all over the world. This state stretches between 32.17o to 36.58o north and the altitude rises steeply from 305 meters to 6910 meters above the sea level. However, this state has a unique climate condition with the four clear-cut seasons-Sumer, winters, spring and the autumns. If you want to savor the overwhelming beauty of this piece of paradise on earth then, you must plan your tour to Jammu and Kashmir now.

There are the coldest dry tableland of Ladakh and the hot plains of the Jammu Province. This area has different weather conditions at different places because of the lofty mountains like the Zanskar, the Karakoram and the Pirpanjal that check the moisture-laden from entering the valleys. In summer’s season, the outer hills and the outer plains receive rainfall from monsoon winds while in winters, winds from the Mediterranean cause rainfall and snowfall in the Valley of Kashmir.

Hence, the thickly wooded areas such as Gulmarg and Pahalgam have the milder weather conditions than that of Sopore or Srinagar. The unique climatic conditions found in the zone of the Middle Mountains and its valleys, are determined by the altitude, which in turn determines the degree of elevation and coolness the form of precipitation and summer temperature.

Winters are cold and of long duration and with increasing altitude, it gets colder still, till there is snowfall in the higher mountains. However summers, are milder but are very short. Winters last from November to March. The spring season begins after 15th of March and there is heavy rainfall during this season. Landslides are often take place during this season. Talk about the humidity in the monsoon season stretching over the month of July and August is as high as 70% and with the increasing temperature in summers can be uncomfortable. During this season, the entire valley is covered with a thick fog which blocking the surrounding mountains from view.

Climate of Delhi: Carries a different aroma

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Well, the best time to visit Delhi is in February and March and in October and November, when the days filled with mellow sunshine and the nights are cool. May, June and July is very hot and mid summer months when the temperatures over 113F (45C); it is a dry heat and is sometimes accompanied by dusty desert winds. During this season the roads start to melt, birds drop out of the sky and quite a few people also fail to last the distance etc. talk about the winters, in the month of December and January, there will be a little gloomy and very cold season when the average temperatures is around 12-13o. Due to this state reduced the visibility leads to disruption of air, rail and road traffic. They end in the early February month, and are followed by a short spring till the onset of the summer.

However, the rainy season in Delhi starts from late June and lasts until mid-September, with about 797.3 mm (31.5 inches) of rain. But they are not the tropical rains you'll experience in the capital of India. The average temperatures during this season is around 29oC (85oF), although they can vary from around 25oC (78oF) on rainy days to 32oC (90oF) during dry spells. The monsoons recede in late September, and the post-monsoon season continues till the late of October, with average temperatures sliding from 29oC (85oF) to 21oC (71oF). This season still makes it a nice time to hang around under the sun and the tourist can also visit serene parks and ancient monuments for refreshment.

Springtime in the month February and March can be a beautiful experience especially as the gardens and parks are filled with flowers of different shades and hues. Tourists can experience the beauty of the prestigious Mughal Gardens, which is open during this period.

Climate of Assam

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Assam is found in the central part of north-east India and extends between the longitudes of 89°42’ E - 96° E and the latitudes of 24°8’ N - 28°2’ N. This T-shaped state sprawled in the land area of 78,438 km². However, its weather is characterized by humidity and heavy downpour where as the hilly areas usually experience sub-alpine climatic condition.

Though winter, summer and monsoons are the three seasons that visit the state and the rainy season marks the most of the months of a year where as summers prevail here for a very few months between March and June. Talk about the temperature never goes beyond 35°C - 38°C even in the hot summer months.

However, the rain showers occur erratically and keep the temperature under control, nevertheless humidity levels shoot up. In the late-June, monsoon arrives with the promise to completely wet the entire state. Usually the intensity of rainfall crosses the extent and leads to natural disaster like floods. During the afternoons, thunderstorms are very common here where as in the month of September, this state is bursting with the heavy rainfall.

The winter season falls from late-October to late-February, when the temperature is marked as 6°C to 8°C. During this winter season in this state, the nights and early mornings are misty. This is only time when Assam observes scanty rainfall. Autumn and spring seasons continue to carry moderate temperatures and less rainfall which make the most suitable seasons to visit Assam.

Experience the mystic looks and natural beauty in Assam

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Assam is a synonym of green lands, rolling plains and dense forests. It is located in the north eastern part of India and constitute as a very gorgeous place with full of amazing scenario and great historical values etc. Furthermore, there are numerous places to visit in Assam such as Dighalipukhuri, Chandubi Lake, Sualkuchi, Hajo, Guwahati, Assam State Museum, Kamakhya Temple, Majuli, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh, Madan Kamdeva (Famous for erotic sculpture of 12th century), Sri Surya Pahar (Rock- Cut images) and many more that attracts millions of tourist throughout the year.
Assam is also well known for its grand festivals and fairs. Splendor and mighty Brahmaputra river is although originated from Tibet passes from this state. Basically this state is famous for its world renowned one horned rhinoceros, striking rivers, many wild species which are about to extinguish, marvelous tea lands and blue hills etc. Amongst the adventures places in Assam, the name of Kaziranga National Park in Assam (Forest of Assam State) comes first and constitute as the world famous Tourist Spot located in Golaghat district of Assam.

Alongside, Manas Tiger Park in Assam located in Barpeta district also has an impact to the travelers and adventures of Assam. Another world popular Forest of Assam is Orang National Park in Assam, which attracts many international and domestic tourists every year. There are a number of connecting flights to Guwahati international airport. However, it takes approximately two and a half hours to reach Guwahati from Delhi.

If time is not an issue with you then, you can also travel to Guwahati by train which will take you a good 24-36 hours. Well, Rajdhani Express is the best train between Delhi - Guwahati. Assam is a green paradise filled with mystic beauty and beautiful lush covers of greenery.

Famous hotels in Delhi: Extensive list of Delhi hotels

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Delhi is the capital city of India and also constitute as the foremost destination to visit in India. There are numerous five star hotels in Delhi that offer world-class service and facilities and also can compete with the best hotels anywhere else in the world. However, these hotels are famous in the world for the 24 hour hospitality and the amenities with the flamboyant style. These can found easily in the major areas like Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, near domestic and international airports etc.

Top famous Hotels in Delhi:

The Taj Mahal Hotel: This is a 5 star deluxe hotel and situated at the Mansingh Road, in New Delhi. This is the most preferred meeting place of the powerful, the wise, the famous and home to visiting the world leaders.
The Park: This hotel is designed around leisure and business travelers and is located in the city centre at the parliament streets, with easy to access commercial and government districts. This hotel has 224 rooms that suites offer luxury, comfort and style with modern touches.

Hyatt Regency: This is one of royal hotels in Delhi and is popular for warm interiors, where they are surrounded by traditional works of art; handpicked, tasteful furnishings; precious local artifacts; all coupled with the excellent service and hospitality from staff that care.

The Crowne Plaza: This is a five-star deluxe hotel, located in a posh South Delhi colony having bars, bakery, restaurants, Mughlai restaurant & all those facilities which a perfect hotel should need to have.
Radisson Hotel: This is a stylish, modern architecture, beautiful houses situated in New Delhi, a city famous for its sandstone monuments. The red brick building spreads over five acres of land and overlooks beautifully landscaped surroundings.

Le Meridian: It is the conveniently located in the centre of the city within a two-kilometer radius of major Parliament House, central Government Offices, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace, and the bustling shopping and commercial district of Connaught Place and many more.

Before arriving in Delhi you must make an advance booking in a hotel on phone, e-mail or fax and carry the confirmation with you. For bottom end rates, the areas are - Near New Delhi, Railway Station, Paharganj, which is midway between New Delhi and Old Delhi. The place is full of small Hotels and Guest Houses. However, you can also book anyone of these hotels by simply booking it with the support of travelers and other agencies.

Karnataka: An ultimate place to visit in India

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Karnataka is a famous land which is known for its sandalwood, spices and silk. It has its own appeal that attracts million of tourists from all parts of the country each and every year. However, its impressive culture and heritage and medieval charm have endowed it with a completely distinct attractions. In fact, it has its glorious history that is no less interesting for tourists to explore. Now let us more explore the famous attraction of this charming destination of the country.

Bangalore: This is a capital of Karnataka and also well-known for the hub of Information Technology in India. Moreover, it is called as the “Garden City” because of its several manicured parks and gardens such as Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort and Palace, Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha and so many other religious places.

Mysore: Mysore is the most popular city of Karnataka and also bears a part of the golden history of India. It has several magnificent tourist spots such as Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Folk Lore Museum, Chamundi Hills and so many temples are located in and around the city.

Hampi: This was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, which was renowned for art and rich culture. Though it is now a low populated area, temples, yet the ruins, forts remind the golden past of the Vijayanagar Empire. Foreign visitors who visited during 15th and 16th centuries have called it bigger than the Rome. The city was deserted and destroyed in 1565.

Mangalore Beach: Mangalore Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Karnataka and a very famous tourist destination this state in India. It is 5 km away from the Mangalore and the Arabian Sea meets here. Therefore, the tourist spots of Mangalore are Karkala, Udupi, and Mangaladevi Temple.

Aihole: Aihole is the rural place and was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty. It has around hundred temples and all are very well-known for its unique architecture. It is a great center of Badami Chalukyan art and are mainly famous for has mother goddess Durga temples, peaks, streams and rivers.

Trip to India - Arunachal Pradesh Tourist places

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Well, while visiting in India’s north eastern part, Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most mesmerizing holiday destinations that give mysterious and magical experience to its tourist. This is also known as the mystical land which offers some picturesque mountain peaks, verdant valleys and swift rivers. However, there are several places to visit here such as Itanagar, Bomdila, Tawang, Parashuram Kund, Bhismaknagar, Malinithan, Akashiganga, National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries, fairs and festivals etc.

Not only this, it also offers several fun-filled activities such as river rafting, hiking, angling, trekking, hang gliding, mountaineering and snow skiing etc to their tourist. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state area-wise in the north-east region, even larger than Assam which is the most populous. Well, talk about the culture and people of this state, here the tourist will found three cultural groups people on the basis of their socio-religious affinities. The Monpas, Sherdukpens, Singphos, Adis, Akas, Bangnis, West Kameng, Noctes and Wanchos tribal communities and districts follow the lamaistic tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.

However, Cuisines of the Arunachal Pradesh is an another reason that attracts millions of its tourist here, as they found to eat plenty of delicious restaurants, collection of non-vegetarian dishes such as Panch Phoron Taarkari, Misa Mach Poora, Poora Mach , Arunachal Pradesh Laksa Stock, Dal and Eggs, Koat Pitha, Bamboo Shoot Fry, Poora Haah, Fish Fried Rice, Arunachal Pradesh Fish Stew and many more that cherish their visitors to amuses during their trip.

How to reach….

· It is well connected with rest of India. The closest railway station is Harmuty located at a distance of 33 km from Itanagar.

· For air traveler, Lilabari Airport of Assam is the nearest airport for this state.

· A good connectivity by bus is provided by Arunachal State Transport and Private transport operators. A direct bus facility from Shillong (481km), Guwahati (381km), Tezpur (216km), Tinisukia (415 km), Dibrugarh (375km), Jorhat (245km), Namsai (495km) Nagaon (275km) that connects to Itanagar easily.

Kangra: Beautiful destination for tourist

2010-06-07T23:09:00.000-07:00

Kangra is one of the famous hill stations in India. It is located in the eastern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh and a very well-known for its idyllic surroundings and scenic beauty. Every year, thousands of tourists come and explore this place in order to spend some time in the midst of natural surroundings. Furthermore, this place is spread over an area of 55,673 square Kms and entirely surrounded by hills on all sides.

Well, the ideal time to visit Kangra is between the month of March and October when the weather is pleasant. Being a hill station, this place has number of tourist attractions such as Mannuni Lake, Gopalpur Zoo, Nurpur Fort, Kangra Fort, Chamunda Devi temple, Brijeshwari Devi temple, Jawalaji Temple and is mainly related with religious tourism activities as it has some very important temples around.
Apart from it, the river Beas flows through the town and the town is located at an altitude of 2404 feet. This place has a sprawling vegetation of Sal, eucalyptus, rhododendron and pine.

Kangra in the ancient times also known as Nagarkot. It is very easy to reach this destination from various part of the country. Additionally, it nearest airport is at the city of Dharamsala and the road transport is also well developed. This city is connected with other major cities like Delhi, Dalhousie, Chandigarh, Jammu, Nainital and other places

Furthermore, talk about the accommodation facility at this amazing hill station, this city offers you numerous suitable accommodation facilities to their tourists. So they, they can easily choose their desirable hotels from wide varieties according to their budget, tastes and requirements. Kangra consists of first class hotels, economy as well as middle range and budget hotels.

Bangalore: A land of beautiful gardens

2010-05-30T21:42:00.000-07:00

Bangalore is the city filled with plentiful attractions and sightseeing. This city is also known as the city of gardens as it is filled with several famous parks and gardens. Further more. It becomes a global city among their tourist because of its IT industry. It is recognized as Silicon Valley of India. Now let us talk about the major attractions of this city such as:

· Lal Bagh: This is a well known botanical garden in Bangalore. This garden was made by Hyder Ali, famous ruler of Mysore. It has an incredible glass house that hosts yearly flower show. It also has a lake and an aquarium. Moreover, It has one of the oldest rock formations on earth actually dating back to 3000 million years which known as a Lal Bagh Rock.

· Bull Temple: This temple was built by the city's original architect, Kempe Gowda. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva's Vahana (vehicle), Nandi the bull. Here the tourist will find a huge monolithic statue of the sitting bull that draws a large number of people to this place every day.

· Vidhan Soudha: This is one of the major attractions of Bangalore and was built in the year 1954. However, the architecture of this building is based on the neo Dravidian style, with hints of Chola, Kannada and Rajasthani architecture. It covers the land of 5,50,505 square feet, and is 350 feet wide, 150 feet high and 700 feet long.

· Bangalore Palace: This palace was first built by Chamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore in the year 1887. The architecture of this palace is based on the Tudor style and is situated in the middle of the Bangalore city which makes it easily accessible for the tourists.

· Tipu’s Palace: This is the very famous Tipu Sultan’s palace which was built toward the end of the 18th century. It is built entirely from timber. The layout and the architecture, of this palace overall gives you an idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle.

Haryana: Perfect place for your vacation

2010-05-26T22:22:00.000-07:00

Haryana is one of the renowned and the most prosperous state located in the north of India. The major proportion of this state is formed with an agricultural plain whereas with its southern and western border is more dry and arid. However, it has a strong economy. This dynamic state offers several breathtaking view of the various tourists’ attractions for example temples, lake, shopping, culture, picturesque landscapes and religion etc. Now let us discuss the major attraction of this loving state such as:

Kuruksehtra: This name of this is given to an area covering 48 kosas (an Indian unit of measuring land) where 860 places of pilgrimage related to the Mahabharata exist today. Here the tourist will found several important sites such as Brahma Sarovar, Gurudwara Sadbhiti, Sannihit Sarovar Rajghat and Thaneswar Tirtha.

Panipat: This place has much to offer to its visiting tourists such as Kabuli Bagh, Devi Mandir, grave of Ibrahim Lodhi, the grave of Bu Ali shah Qalandar and 13th century Sufi sain.

Badhkal Lake: It is only 32 kms away from Delhi and offers a charming day out with d a serene ambience and manicured gardens that surrounds the lake.

Dumdama Lake: This is another Lake that offers an attractive day excursion to their tourist. The Aravalli hills provide a picturesque backdrop to the placid lake, which has facilities for kayaking, angling and canoeing.

Panchkula: It is 8 kms away from Chandigarh. However, this place is famous for the temple of Goddess Shakti, consort of Lord Shiva which was built by the Maharaja of Patiala to commemorate his victory in a battle in 1861.

Surajkund: This Lake was built by a Rajput king Surajpal Tomar which represents the rising sun. The ruins of a Sun temple lie around the lake. The place is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Haryana for its annual fair in February in a bid to promote the traditional handlooms and handicrafts of the state and India.

Amritsar: The land of Sikh religion

2010-05-23T22:56:00.000-07:00

Amritsar is one the loveliest tourist destination which is situated in the northwestern part of India and in the State of Punjab, 51 km east of Lahore, Pakistan. This city is globally famous for Sikh pilgrimage and has several holy places of Sikh religion in and around the city. This city is the home to the Harmandir Sahib, and also known as the Golden Temple, one of the cultural and spiritual centers of the Sikh religions. This city has several destination to visit let us discuss its main attraction.

Golden Temple: This temple was first laid by the Guru Ram Das during 14^th century. This golden temple is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara and is considered as one of the most hallowed sites of Sikh religion. Furthermore, it reflects the influences of both Muslim and Hindu styles of architecture. This temple standing in the middle of a tank and it has four main doors with a huge dome which is purely made of gold. This pilgrimage spot is visited by people of all religions and proves to be one of the greatest tourist attractions in Amritsar on your tour to India.

Jalianwala Bagh: It is situated near the Golden Temple; it bears indications to the disaster called Jalianwala Bagh Massacre at the time of the rule of the British Raj. This place bears the bullet marks on the boundary walls that brings alive the agonizing tale of cruelty of colonial rule.

Wagah Border: This place is literally defined as the border of the Indo-Pakistan. This place is just 28 km far away from the town of Amritsar. Its ‘change of guard’s ceremony’ at sunset among either national security forces draws good and fantastic spectators.

Rambagh Garden: This is a new age garden of Amritsar, which houses Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s palace. Presently, this garden is serves as a museum.

Durgian Mandir: This mandir is located near to the Golden Temple which is modeled in the style of the Golden Temple. This Mandir have been built in the 16th century AD, and this Mandir is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. However, it also offers prayers to deities of Narayana and Lakshmi. Well, this temple is stands in the center of a lake and may more……….

Explore the beautiful land of Chandigarh

2010-05-18T21:56:00.000-07:00

In this contemporary time, Chandigarh tourism is on peak. Nature lovers or tourist from different parts of the country come here to view this beautiful and well planned city of India. However, the city is serves as the capital of two states Punjab and Haryana and is also a Union Territory. This city was designed by the famous French planner and architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s but now this city has earned the impressive title of ‘City beautiful’ due to its lovely gardens, amazing architectural creations and planned roads. There are so many places in Chandigarh which are important for tourism in Punjab such as:

Rose Garden: This garden is also known as Zakir Hussain garden and considered as the largest rose garden in Asia. However, this garden displays an amazing range of over 1600 rose species. Moreover, the garden is beautifully designed with adorned colorful fountains and lush with green lawns etc.

Sukhana Lake: This is an artificial lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. Another unique thing about this lake is that it is a manmade lake which is 3 km long and was created in the year 1958. It is an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like boating, water skiing and yachting etc.

Rock Garden: This garden is situated in sector 1 between Sukhana Lake and capitol complex. It is a great example of the fusion of artistry and innovation. However, this garden is founded by Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. This garden is fully designed with industrial and urban waste in the form of beautiful sculptures and statues that depicting a fantasy world in this garden.

Open hand: This is one of the significant monuments of India. It has been designed in the form of a giant hand made from metal sheets that rotates like a weathercock, indicating the direction of wind. This open hand is 14 meters high and weighs around 50 tones. The significance this place is that it conveys the social message of unity and peace that is "open to give and open to receive." Open hand is the city's official emblem.

Vaishno Devi: Popular Hindu pilgrimage center in India

2010-05-13T23:23:00.000-07:00

Vaishno Devi is the abode of goddess Vaishno Devi. It is situated in the mountains of Trikuta Hills, in the Jammu and Kashmir state of Northern India. The goddess resides in a beautiful rock caves in the form of 3 ‘Pindis’ which names as “Maha Kali”, “Maha Laxmi” and “Maha Saraswati”. From the past history, it has been said that Goddess Durga had killed the demon Bhairon here. Thousands of people from all over the world come and visit this spiritual place.

It is believed that the four objectives of human life as brought forward by Indian spiritual such as—Dharm (righteousness), Moksh (Knowledge), Kaam (Pleasure), and Arth (Wealth). When people visit the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi all these four blessings are conferred on them. However, it is also believed that no one goes empty handed from the great pilgrimage of Maa Vaishno Devi.

Vaishno Devi is located at 14-km from the town of Katra and 52-km north of Jammu. Furthermore, from Katra to Maa Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, tourist used to walk by foot, take helicopter from Jammu to Sanjichat and now with the technology revolution mini auto will also start to run and take passengers from Adhkuwari to Vaishno Devi cave.

There are also some rail lines which come at Jammu railways station. This railway lines is well connected to all the major cities of India. Tourist can also come by air as the nearest airport is in Jammu, which is 48-km from Katra. Vaishno Devi shrine can be visited throughout the year, but owing to snowfall in winter, it can get difficult. The heaviest rush is during the Navratra periods in September-October and March-April. Tourist will also find several religious temples here such as Bhumika Temple, Ban Ganga temple, Sri Ram Temple, Bhairon (Bhairav) Temple etc.

There are several hotels and accommodation is available in Katra and Jammu. There are easily available at a cheapest price rate without any hassle. Talk about the cuisines of this religious place, the tourist will find vegetarian and without onion food here as this is a holy place of Goddess Vaishno Devi.

Mathura: Land devoted to Lord Krishna

2010-05-10T21:51:00.000-07:00

Mathura is an ancient destination located at the bank of river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. The twin cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh are the most important sites of pilgrimage. However, this place is also known as the land of lord Krishna. Mathura is the only land where the lord Krishna has taken birth and spends his life. This place has mainly four major attractions such as: Krishna Janambhoomi, Mathura Museum, Kusum Sarovar and Dwarkadhist Temple etc.

Krishna Janambhoomi: This is the well-known place of Mathura where lord is said to have been born thousands of years ago. It is supposed that the present temple is built over spot of the prison where Lord Krishna took birth. This temple has been constructed in the 20th century. Stone slabs symbolize the original spot of the birth of Lord Krishna.

Dwarkadhist Temple: Dwarkadhist is a very important temple all over India. It was first built in 1814 at the heart of Mathura city. This is one of the most visible temples and visitors are awed by its unique architecture. It was by Seth Gokul Das Parikh, was the famous treasurer of the Gwalior state.

Mathura Museum: This museum is now called as the Government Museum of Mathura. It presently housed near the historic Dampier Park in Mathura. This museum is made up of red stone and a very beautiful to see with a shape of octagonal. This place holds a several collection of stone sculpture and terracotta which belongs to the Mathura School of Art. Apart from that, the museum also has a magnificent collection of gold, copper and silver coins, ancient pottery, bronzes, paintings, clay seals and many more.

Kusum Sarovar: Kusum Sarovar is a huge 450 meter water tank, which belonged to the period of Lord Krishna. This Sarovar is sixty feet deep and has numerous flights of stairs from all sides. Kusum Sarovar is just half an hour walk from another famous tank named Radha Kunj. The peaceful and serenity of this place attracts tourists from all parts of India. Moreover, here the tourist will found Kadamb trees, it is said that this tree was the favorite tree of Lord Krishna etc.

Akshardham Temple: Terrific and tremendous experience.

2010-05-09T21:27:00.000-07:00

Akshardham Temple is a great cultural place to visit in Delhi. This temple is located at the NH24 in New Delhi. However, the architecture of this wonderful temple is similar to the one at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. This temple was built under the support and funding of the BAPS (Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha).

This temple is comprises of 20,000 statues, Approximately 234 ornate pillars, exquisite carved pillars made of stones, 9 ornate domes, a spectacular Gajendra Pith, 20 quadrangle shikhars, and floral motifs. This temple is mainly devoted to the Swaminarayan and other deities like Shri Sita Ram, Shri Radha Krishna Dev, Shri Uma Maheshwar and Shri Laxmi Narayan.

Another great part of this temple is that, it is built along the river Yamuna and lies over an area of around 100 acres with carved pavilions, beautiful gardens and water fountains. The main part of this stunning temple is designed with 141 feet high and beautiful statue of Lord Swaminarayan. Several structures within the temple are available which depicts the culture and history of Hindu Religion.

The building itself is built from Italian Carrara marble and Rajasthani pink sandstone that represents its carved details of flora, dancers, fauna, musicians and Gods which leave most visitors in awe and couldn't afford to miss these. In this temple there are around 10 halls that take the visitors in to a deep history. These halls include 'Sahajanand Pradarshan', 'Nilkanth Kalyan Yatra', 'Sanskruti Vihar', The Yagnapurush Kund, the Bharat Upavan, The Yogi Hraday Kamal, Nilkanth Abishek Mandapam, Narayan Sarovar, AARSH Centre and Premvati Ahargruh etc.

The whole temple takes around 5 to 6 hours to visit each and every structure of it. Entry to the temple is free. But for light and sound show and exhibitions inside the temple, one has to take tickets which are easily affordable. Other features of this Akshardham Temple are an IMAX theatre, and an elaborate musical fountain. The area around the temple building has been converted into lawns with beautiful water fountains.

Delhi: An excellent picnic spot

2010-05-05T21:42:00.000-07:00

Delhi is a city of several picnic spots. There are lot of gardens and parks in Delhi. Besides, there have several resorts and amusement centers which also facilitate the fun of Picnic. “Fun n Food” in Gurgaon and “Splash Water Park” at GT Karnal road are quite popular with children. A number of lakes lie in and around the city for special merry-making. Furthermore, there are numerous spots in Delhi such as Ajmal Khan Park in Karol Bagh, Buddha Jayanti Park, Deer Park, India Gate, Kalkaji District Park, Children Park, Lodi Gardens, Mughal Garden, NDMC Lake Park, Rose Gardens, and Badhkal Lake, Suraj Kund, Sutlanpur Bird Sanctuary and many others. All of them are full-fledged with plenty of fun activities, swings and rides, spicy and delicious cuisines etc.

Most of people enjoy these fun activities and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area while some cherish themselves by playing different games; some sits in the beeline mats, elderly people chat over with each other and warm up the environment with their loud laugh. The picnic would be made livelier with music being played throughout the day by a professional DJ. All the people shake a leg and motivated for dance on the makeshift dance floor while the DJ blasts the venue with his music. Some of the picnic spots also offer a karaoke system for all the talented to showcase their talent anytime during the musical bash. Moreover, some like to swim in the swimming pools as some of these picnic areas within are renovated with a swimming pool that offers the thrilling experience to the visitors.

Weekends in Delhi are highly enjoyed with friends; family outing and entertaining mind with new released movies as there are several malls and multiplex are established in Delhi. They offer luxurious and decent services to their customers. However, the beautiful lawns in the city provide a calming place of luxury, where lovers can chirp and twitter for long hours and share their emotions etc.

Goa: A perfect destination for your honeymoon

2010-05-05T00:06:00.000-07:00

After getting a married, if you are planning to go for a honeymoon so that you can easily spend a time with your beloved. Then, Goa is an ideal place for you. Goa is known worldwide for its rich cultural heritage, untouched and stretched sandy beaches and diverse animal and plant life. Millions of tourist visit Goa every year and many of them are newlyweds who are just starting their new life together. There are several allures in its storehouse that are lovely and breathtaking. Now let us discuss in details:

Beaches in Goa: Here the tourist will visit several famous beaches such as Colva Beach, Agonda Beach, Varca Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Aguada Beach, Benalium Beach, Vagator Beach, Mabor Beach, Arambol Beach, Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Cavelossium Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Anjuna beach and many other. All of these beaches are much advanced and provide excellent amenities to their visitors.

Churches in Goa: The churches of Goa reflect the invasion of Portugal and a blend of Baroque and Renaissance pattern. Some of its prominent churches are The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Convent & Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral, The Church of Lady of Rosary, The Church of St. Alex – Curtorim, and The Church of St. Cajatan. All of them are extraordinary which manifest the Christian architecture with layered frontispiece, framed with pilasters and columns.

Temples of Goa: Well after visiting churches, the tourists also visit several temples here. Among much revered temples of Goa are Shree Kamakshi Temple at Shiroda, Shree Shantadurga Temple at Dhargal, Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple at Narve, Shree Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem and Shree Ramnath Temple at Bandode etc.

Further more, you will find nice and luxury accommodation facility which includes many five star hotels, beach resorts and international hotel chains. They provides you an excellent facilities like spa, gym, site seeing, water sports, and excellent room amenities etc. Despite of all, Goa is famous for its delicious cuisines. Here you will find continental and sea food to eat. Wine, cashew nut, Coconut milk, bear, kokum (a sour deep purple fruit) and tamarind are very famous elements that provide distinct flavors and taste to Goans cuisine.

Varanasi tour: the land of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati

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Varanasi is one of the oldest cities on earth that has sufficient to arouse. This city is located in the north zone of India and mainly comes under UP state. It is popularly known as Holy city and particularly famous for its temples, rivers, ghats etc. Some of the famous ghats of Varanasi include Panchganga, Barnasangam, Dashashwamedha, Manikarnika and Assi etc. where as the rivers Varuna and ASI flanks from both side of the city, from which it derives its name.

Another tourist attraction in and around Varanasi id it several temples such as:

Durga temple: It is located 2 km south from the old city. This temple is also known as 'Monkey Temple' because of the numerous monkeys that reside there. It is built in north Indian and style Nagara style of architecture. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is represented as the representation of female power.

Kashi Vishwanath temple: It is one of the most famous temples of Kashi Vishwanatha, where Lord Shiva is the presiding deity. It was built by Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar in 1780 AD.

Bharat Mata Temple: This temple is not dedicated to any Goddesses or Gods, but to the nation. Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated this temple and this temple has a huge map of the Tibetan plateau and Indian subcontinent carved in marble. The rivers, pilgrims and mountain sites of India are clearly visible on the map.

Apart from these, it has several other temples like Tulsi Manas temple, Annapurna Temple, Kal Bhairav, Jateshwar Mahadeo, Maha Mritunjaya, Jateshwar Mahadeo Temple and the Banaras Hindu University, which is the largest residential university in the continent of Asia. This university was founded in 1917 by Pundit Madan Mohan Malaviya. This university offers numerous courses including arts, science, music, Sanskrit and is regarded as one of the premier educational institutes of India. However, it has Archaeological Museum which located at about 10 km from Varanasi. It has the lion capital from the Ashokan pillar

Dalhousie tourism: the divine on Earth

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Dalhousie is one of the popular hill stations located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is located in the outer slopes of Dhauladhar mountain range and a famous tourism destination of North India. Large number of visitors especially married couples come and visit this thrilling place. There are around five hills namely, Balun, Kathlog, Bakrota, Tehra and Petreyn, surrounding it. Furthermore, it has famous attractions that attract the tourist to visit and enjoy this picturesque place.

Famous Attractions of Dalhousie

St. Andrew's Church: This church is also famous by the name of Church of Scotland. It was built in 1903 and located in Baloon. This church is related to Protestant Christians and located at a distance of about 2 km from Dalhousie bus stand.

Bakrota Hills: These hills are located at 4.8 km away from Dalhousie town and at an altitude of about 2,085 meters above sea level. Further, these hills are considered very well for trekking enthusiasts and offer a grand view of snow-clad peaks.

Dayankund or Dainkund: It is located at a height of about 2,745 meters and 10 km away from the Dalhousie town. It is one of the beautiful and towering peaks which offer panoramic views, of the three rivers- Chenab, Ravi and Beas, especially on a clear day.

Khajjiar: Khajjiar is one of the most delightful locations of India and is the favorite place for honeymoon couples. It is situated at an altitude of about 2,000 m above sea level and 27 km away from Dalhousie town. Here, you will find a small lake in the centre of Deodar and pine trees. This place is also popular for its beautiful golden temple etc.

Despite of all, there are several other destinations which are located in and around Dalhousie. These includes St. Francis Church, Kalatop, St. John's Church, Panchphulla, Subhash Baoli, Jandri Ghat, The Round, Ajit Singh Memorial, St. Patrick's Church, Chamba, Baijnath, Bir and Billing, Dharamshala,Triund any many other that amuse the tourist.

Culture of Rajasthan: very distinct from others

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Rajasthan is the land of Rajput rulers whose tales of fidelity, romance and courage have been embedded into folklore and ballads. It has a thousand-year-old heritage and has its own unique culture. Its primary spoken language is Rajasthani and the people of this state also spoke Hindi. However, the dressing style of the Rajasthani people is traditional and colorful. Women like to wear long Swirling Jaipuri print skirts, adorned with heavy silver jewelry and the face covered with veil to protect them from bright rays of the sun where as men believes to keep long mustaches as the symbol of pride, colorful Angrakhi with white dhoti and colorful tie-and-dye fabric turban on their heads is very attractive and gorgeous.

Music and Dance

Folk music is an important part of Rajasthan culture. Its song are used to tell the legendary battles of Rajputs, love stories, religious, heroic deeds or devotional songs known as banis and bhajan etc are accompanied by musical instruments like sitar, dholak and sarangi etc. furthermore, Ghoomar is one the popular dance of this glorious land.

Religion

Well, you will find Hinduism religion in this state. Other significant religious such as the Muslims and Jains are available in a very rare quantity.

Art and Architecture

Rajasthan is famous for its lovely and traditional embroidery, which is completely done by hands. The tie and die prints, Bagaru prints, block prints, Bandhej kurtis and Saris, Sanganer prints are very famous and export products from Rajasthan. Moreover, Handicraft items like wooden furniture, hand knotted carpets, beautiful pottery are more famous in this land of paradise. Gold and Kundan jewelry is also famous from this place.

Food

The cooking style of Rajasthani food is highly affected by lack of fresh green vegetables and the scarcity of water. Daily food, prepared from wheat, maize, barley or millet. Some of the mouth watering cuisines of this state include Churma, Dal-Bati, Besan ki missi puri and Lachhedar Paratha. Well Non-vegetarians its popular food are Safed mass (white meat) and Lal Maas (red meat) cooked with nuts, cashews, almonds, and coconut.

Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal

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Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in West Bengal. It is the only festivals where the Bengalis of all over the world come together for celebration. This festival is also known as Navaratri or Dussehra in other parts the country. It is traditionally an autumn festival and comes either in the month of September or in the month of October etc. Furthermore, this eve is celebrated as the worship of the mother goddess in Delhi and Mumbai where constantly nine days pooja happens and the entire community celebrates the fair and Dandia Ras (Garba) etc.

If you are planning to visit west Bengal during autumn vacations then, it is good idea. At this time you will fully able to enjoy this culture and festival. There are over 10 thousand pandals (decorated tents) housing the mother goddess and her family, are created to celebrate Durga Pooja. It begins with the pooja ceremony starts where purohit or pundit comes to chant the shlokas or mantras of goddess Shakti. This is done at specified times in the day after that, the Devi bhog is prepared in pure ghee by the daughter-in-law of the family and is offered to the gods. Traditionally, a goat was sacrificed as part of the ritual, but now a famous vegetable of the gourd family called chaal kumro is used for Bali etc. All the pooja’s are mainly performed by the men of the family.

And the second day is Saptami, when the same pattern follows, the Devi is offered one bhog, which includes a piece of fish, and Lord Narayan and Shiva are offered a vegetarian bhog. The third day called Ashtami is the big Devi Puja day. Besides the regular havan and aarti on this day there are two Devi bhog’s and one each for Lord Narayan and Shiva. As the day draws to a close, there is a 40 minute period between Navami and Ashtami and, when a special Shandhi Puja is performed with the support of 108 candles, sticks and incense sticks and involves a continuous chanting of mantras. At this time, life comes into the idol of goddess Durga.

Tourist Attraction in Andhra Pradesh

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Andhra Pradesh is an India’s largest fifth state in both area and population that has made a significant place for itself in the Indian tourist Map. Thousands of visitors visit this attractive place every year. This sate is popular for its trade, agriculture and industry and now it capital Hyderabad has become a premium destination for all IT industries of the world. This place has several attractions to visit such as Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Vizag, Srisailam, Nagarjunasagr, Tirupathe, Puttaparthi, Annavaram, Ramappa, Badrachalam, Warangal, Mahanadi, Mantralayam, Beaches, Caves, Museum, Temples, and many other monuments etc. Furthermore, Krishna-Godavari delta is very popular for its rich fertile land with lashing greenery.

Climate of Andhra Pradesh is generally hot and humid in summers but the winters are very pleasant here that attracts the tourists towards it. Here, you will fill find South-Indians or mostly black colored people of all castes and religions such as Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism etc. People of this country are very co-operative and friendly. It is a multifarious state that has covered with melodious music, delectable cuisine, scintillating dances, glorious religions and ingenious arts and crafts. However, its popular dance is Kuchipuddi which is the most interesting form of performing arts that has been encouraged from past few centuries in India.

It is an ever enchanting state. The people of this state usually prefer vegetarian diet. They like to eat Rice, Coconut, Wada, Idli, Sambar and other steamed vegetables etc. The most delightful delicacies o this state is 'Murku' (roundels of rice flour paste deep fried), 'Appadams’Putharekulu', 'Bobbatlu', and many other sweet like ''Kakinada Kaja', 'Booralu', 'Sheer Khurma' , 'Bandhar Ladoo' and 'Payasam' etc.