Delhi

Tourism in Delhi


Delhi is the capital of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern in every stream of life is the soul of Delhi. A melting pot of cultures, religions and castes makes Delhi a diverse place. Delhi has been the capital of India from the mythological days. The rulers left behind their trade marks in the architecture. Delhi currently has many renowned monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, Safdarjung's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Laxminarayan Temple, Lotus temple and Akshardham Temple.
Delhi is famous for its wide roads and crisp winters. It is one of the few places in India where colours of nature changes with the seasons. From Kerala to Kashmir and from Gujarat to Assam all the mouth watering delicacies and shopping goods are found in Delhi. The cosmopolitan nature of the city has only added to the beauty and glory of it. Big gardens, wide roads, ancient structures, and power of politics is what Delhi is all about.

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Assam

Tourism in Assam



Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park.Assam is the central state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. Assam boasts of famous wildlife preserves – the Kaziranga National Park (pictured) and the Manas National Park, largest river island Majuli and tea-estates dating back to time of British Raj. The weather is mostly sub-tropical. Assam experiences the Indian monsoon and has one of the highest forest densities in India. The winter months (October to April) are the best time to visit.

It has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom Dynasty which governed the region for many centuries before the British occupation. Other notable features include the Brahmaputra River, the mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga, numerous temples including Kamakhya of Tantric sect, ruins of palaces, etc.

Transport

By Air
The Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport of Guwahati is well connected by air to most of the metros in the country.

By Rail
Assam is well connected by train with the rest of the country. There are train services from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum.

By Road
A network of National Highways and other roads connect all important places of Assam.

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Bihar

Bihar

Tourism in Bihar
Bihar is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world with history of 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of

Bihar is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over the state in eastern India. Bihar is home

of many tourist attractions. Bihar is visited by scores of tourists from all over the World all the year round.Around

total 6,000,000 (6 million) tourist visits Bihar every year.

In the earliest day, tourism in region was purely based Educational tourism as Bihar was home of some prominent ancient

universities like Nalanda University & Vikramaśīla University.

Bihar one of the most sacred place of various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism & Islam, Many tourist

travel to Bihar to visit their pilgrimage.

Mahabodhi Temple, a Buddhist shrine and UNESCO World Heritage Site is also situated in Bihar. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna,

is one of the longest bridge in the world

Transport in Bihar

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Bihar is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world with history

of 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted

all over the state in eastern India. Bihar is home of many tourist attractions. Bihar is visited by scores of tourists

from all over the World all the year round.Around total 6,000,000 (6 million) tourist visits Bihar every year.

In the earliest day, tourism in region was purely based Educational tourism as Bihar was home of some prominent ancient

universities like Nalanda University & Vikramaśīla University.

Bihar one of the most sacred place of various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism & Islam, Many tourist

travel to Bihar to visit their pilgrimage.

Mahabodhi Temple, a Buddhist shrine and UNESCO World Heritage Site is also situated in Bihar. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna,

is one of the longest bridge in the world.
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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has a rich cultural heritage and a variety of tourist attractions. The state of Andhra Pradesh comprises scenic hills, forests, beaches and temples. Andhra Pradesh is the home of many religious pilgrimage centres, one of them being 'Tirupati,' the abode of Lord Venkateswara, which is the richest and most visited Hindu temple in India. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and also its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally.

Visiting places in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: The capital of AP, it is a melting pot of various cultures, known for its historical monuments as well as modern marvels. The places to visit are-Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Salarjung Museum, Hussain Sagar, Lumbini Park, Snow world, Ramoji Film city, Water world, Hitech city, Golconda, Paigah tombs, Falaknuma palace.
Visakhapatnam: A beautiful city on the east coast, it boasts of natural and man-made beauties. The places to visit are- Kailashagiri, R.K.Beach, Rushikonda beach, Simhachalam temple, Vizag-Bhimili Beach Road, Bojjannakonda, Thatlakonda, Appikonda Beach, Yarada Beach, Bhimili Beach, Gangavaram Beach, Borra Caves, Araku valley, Tenneti Beach Park, Ross hill church, Dolphin's nose mountain, Submarine Museum, Aquarium, Indira Gandhi Zoological Gardens, Duduma waterfalls and Red sand hills.
Tirupati: India's most famous and richest temple. Lord venkateshwara temple, Tirumala, Deer Sanctury, Horsely Hills, Sri Kalahasti Temple, Lepakshi.
Vijayawada: Commercial hub of AP. Places to visit are- Kanakadurga Temple, Gandhi hill, Prakasham Barrage, Krishna River bank, Mangalagiri Temple.
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TOURISM IN KERALA

INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM IN KERALA

If there is one place in the riveting diversity of India where there is tangible beauty and a phenomenal thing like total

literacy, it is in Kerala. Kerala is a state full of good things. This small state at the southern tip of the Indian

peninsula is an easy winner owing to its beautiful landscape, intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life and an

educated public so often dressed in white. From Kasargode to Thiruvananthapuram, the state in choc-a-bloc with places that

attract tourists and travellers from all over the world.

LOCATION OF KERALA IN INDIA

Kerala is situated on the southwestern tip of the Indian mainland on the Arabian Sea. The state extends between the

latitude 10°00 North and longitude 76°25 East. Kerala is bound by the Arabian Sea on the west, Karnataka on the north and

northeast, and Tamil Nadu on the east.

According to the geographical features, the state can be divided into hills and valleys, midland plains and coastal belts.

The hills of Kerala dot the Western Ghat from Ponmudi in the south to Munnar in the centre and Sultan's Bathery in the

north. There is heavy rainfall in this region during the months between May and November.

In the coastal belts of this state are situated world famous backwaters that are more or less main attraction of Kerala.

BEST TIME TO VISIT TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN KERALA

The climate of the state, as in the most of the other part of India, is tropical. The summer comes to the state in April

and continues for the next four months. The maximum temperature during this season is around 33°C. Monsoon touches the

state in June and remains there till September though not much difference in temperature can be felt. Winter is from

October to January and temperature drops a bit. The weather is never too chilly in Kerala.

HOW TO REACH TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN KERALA

BY AIR - There are three airports in the state-at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram is also an

international airport, connecting the state to many places in the Middle East.

BY RAIL - There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the

other parts of the country and inside the state. Long-distance express trains connect important places in the state to

places outside the state like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and Calcutta.

BY ROAD - An extensive network of metalled roads connects most of the places in the state. National highways 47, 17, and

49 connect the state with other parts of the country.

BY WATER - Inland water navigation systems are available in many districts. Boats are extensively used to connect many

places within the state. The state has major airports at Kochi and Vizhinjam. The minor ports in the state are Neendakara,

Azheekkala and Beypore.

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Agra Fort

Emperor Akbar started construction of the Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort, in 1565. Built primarily as a military structure, the Shah Jahan upgraded it to a palace, which later became his prison for eight years when his son seized power.

The only point of entry for Agra Fort is through Amar Singh Gate, with its low outer wall and dog-leg design that was used to confuse attackers. As you enter Agra Fort, you come to the two interlinked sandstone buildings - Akbari Mahal and Jahangiri Mahal, the largest private residence in the complex.

Many of the original buildings of Agra Fort were demolished or redesigned by Shah Jahan when he upgraded to a palatial complex. The Khas Mahal (Private Palace) has a copper roof that has been restored. The Anguri Bagh or Grape Garden is a jigsaw-patterned Mughal garden with fountains and water channels as well as screens that offered a private area for the emperor and his women.

Agra Fort has the Musamman Burj, an octagonal tower that is considered one of the most attractive buildings in the complex. It also has a tragic history as the spot where Shah Jahan was imprisoned until his death.

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Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in India and it was built for Pure love!(Symbol of Love) Mumtaz Mahal was the name given to Arjumand Banu, the favorite wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. Upon her death in 1631, Shah Jahan set out to create the perfect mausoleum for her - it took 20,000 workmen and 22 years to complete!

Specialists were brought in from as far as Europe to work on this masterpiece. The Taj Mahal has many elements of Islamic design including arches, minarets, onion-shaped dome and black calligraphy inlaid around the entrance. The mausoleum is constructed from white marble that was brought in from Jodphur. The entire Taj Mahal is decorated with delicate inlaid floral patterns as well as precious and semi-precious stones such as jade, lapis lazuli, diamonds and mother of pearl.

The tomb where Shah Jahan is buried beside his wife is in an underground chamber surrounded by sandstone walls with three gates. The tomb is not open to visitors.

Considered one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal should be visited at dawn and sunset when the atmosphere is altered by the changes in lighting. It is also suggested that visitors cross to the far bank of the Yamuna River to see the reflection of the Taj Mahal.
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