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In the
six decades since the creation of New Delhi as the capital of
British India, the city has undergone a sea change. Made in
initially to cater to a population of 70,000, the total urban
population of Delhi now exceeds 10 million. The city has
exploded in all directions beyond the confines of Lutyen's wide,
tree-lined avenues, with an exuberance that is
characteristically Indian... |
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The Rose
Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the
capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the
first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged
hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls.
Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose
pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene which is almost
magical at sunset... |
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The name
Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance
of the desert. Legend has it that Rawal Jaisal laid the
foundation of the city in 1156 A.D. After consulting a local
hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta was the hill chosen and
Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Lodurva to establish this new
capital... |
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Agra is
also a popular destination amongst shoppers. The Mughal
antecedents of this region reflect itself in some of the finest
handicrafts that are available here. The most important being
marble items inlaid with colored stones, similar to the pietra
dura work on Taj Mahal. This apart, Agra is also famous for
other variety of handicrafts including leather goods, jewellery,
dhurrie (rug) weaving, brassware, carpets and embroidery work... |
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Goa is
definitely the best tourist place for India. "The pearl of
the east," Goa is known for its Gothic churches, crumbling
forts, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, bubbly
folk music
the list is endless! With its 131-km-long
coastline, Goa is an important locale in every tourist's
itinerary... |
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Mumbai- A
city that never sleeps, if you want to feel fresh young and
rejuvenated then Mumbai is for you. Flooded with discotheques,
Restaurants and night clubs Mumbai in actual is the Las Vegas of
India. Mumbai is a city where every night seems like a festival
night. So, with heartiest happiness we welcome you to the city
of wonders, Mumbai... |
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Madurai
is called Athens of the East because of the way myth meets life
here. Originally called Madhurapuram because honey (madhu) is
said to have dripped off the locks of Shiva here, Madurai is now
the second largest city in Tamil Nadu... |
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Kerala,
the God's Own Country welcomes you to the mesmerizing beauty of
the verdant land strip along Arabian coast of India. Season
after season, the paradise offers you an exhilarating
experience. Kerala is an enchantingly beautiful, emerald green
sliver of land, flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the
Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons,
backwaters and rich vegetation in between... |
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Srinagar
is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is
the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is famous
for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on
them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and
dry fruits... |
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Leh India
is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the
northernmost parts of the country. Lapped in the snow-covered
fringes of the Himalayas, Leh India has been the center of
Tibeto-Buddhist culture since ages. Its colorful gompas have
attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. Besides,
it is also a favorite hiking locale and is known for some of the
best hikes in India... |
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In the
temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains
unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic
patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85
temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one
site, near the village of Khajuraho... |
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A city of
love and warmth, sorrow and despair, dreams and hopes, poverty
and squalor, grandeur and glory. Calcutta is compelling ,
effervescent, teeming with life and traditions - a medley of
moods, styles, cultures, politics, industry and commerce.More
than 300 years ago, Job Charnock, an English tradesman set up a
trading post on the banks of the Ganga along the three-village
nucleus... |
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Chennai
formerly known as Madras is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state
and is the fourth largest metro city in India. The city grew up
around the English settlement of Fort Saint George and gradually
absorbed the surrounding towns and villages... |
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Everyone
has a different reason to love Bangalore. Legend goes that King
Veeraballa of Vijayanagara once lost his way in forest. Hungry
and tired, he came upon a lone hut in the thick forest where he
met an old woman.When he asked for food, she gave him baked
beans ('Benda Kalu' in Kannada)... |
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Varanasi
stands on the west bank of the river Ganga as it flows through
the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is at a distance of
764kms from Delhi, 678kms from Calcutta, and Kathmandu, the
capital of Nepal is a 12 hour drive away... |
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Jodhpur
is the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan. It has
been drawing the attention of tourists from all over the world.
Standing as the sentinel of the country's western border,
Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces... |
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Though it
is only 11 km from Ajmer, the little pilgrim town of Pushkar
transports you to another world. The road from Ajmer crosses a
pass in the Aravalli Hills called Nag Parbat (Snake Mountain),
and brings into view the tranquil lake and the peaceful temple
town set by its side... |
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UDAIPUR
is also known as the "City of Palaces", a "Fairyland"
and a "Vision in Dream". It is surrounded by hills,
mountains, and its beautiful palaces are mirrored in the calm
blue water of Lake Pichola. Udaipur, as the capital of Mewar,
was created by Maharana Udai Singh in 1568. The lakeside city
was built on a small wooded plain encircled by mountains, which
was in direct contrast to the masculinity of Chittor and
Kumbhalgarh... |
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