Sunday, December 20, 2009

One of the most plentiful bio diversity areas in the country - Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is laying in the centre of India. Chhattisgarh is gifted with a copious cultural heritage and beautiful natural diversity. The State Chhattisgarh is filled with ancient monuments, rare wildlife, carved temples, water fall. Chhattisgarh has half of its area under green forests, and is one of the most plentiful bio diversity areas in the country.

Tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh:

Bastar: Dalpat Sagar, Chitrakot Waterfall, Tiratgarh Waterfall, Mandawa Waterfall, Chitrashara Waterfall, Barsoor, Kanger Valley NationalPark.

Bilaspur: Ratanpur, Mallhar (Saravpur), Temples in Mallhar, The Pataleswar Kedar Temple, The Didneswari Temple, The Deor Temple, Talagram.

Dantewada: Danteshwari Temple, Bailadila, Memory Pillars of Gama Wada.

Durg: Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Teerth, Ganga Maiya Temple, Ganga Maiya Temple, Bhilai Steel Plant, Maitry Baugh.

Janjgir Champa: Vishnu Mandir, Pithampur Shiv Mandir, Madanpurgarh Devi Mandir, Shivarinarayan Laxminarayan Temple.

Jashpur: Kunkuri Cathedral, Kotebira Eb River, Rajpuri Waterfall, Kailash Gupha, Danpuri Waterfall, Rani Dah Waterfall.

Kanker: Shivani Temple, Waterfalls.

Koriya: Amrit Dhara Waterfall, Ramdaha Waterfall, Gavar Ghat Waterfall, Akuri Nala.

Mahasamund: Sirpur, Anand Prabhu Kudi Vihar, Swastik Vihar, Gandheswar Temple, Laxman Temple.

Raigarh: Ram Jharna, Gomarda Reserve Forest.

Raipur: Champaran, Turturiya, Rajim.

Surguja: Mahamaya Temple, Thinthini Patthar, Kudargarh, Deepadih, Ramgarh and Sita Bengra, Tata Pani, Pawai Waterfall, Kendai Waterfall, Mainpat.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

India

The land of India portrays a landscape of vibrant cultural heritage and spiritual mysticism. This section invites you to lose yourself in a journey through the fascinating lanes of India, which reflect its numerous national traits, such as national identity elements, art, cultural extravaganza and so on. Living up to its name, this section houses information on all the elements that go on to shape this splendid nation called India, and is an enlightenment zone for anyone who wants to know all about this spiritual country.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

A land full of pilgrage places

Bihar is located in the eastern part of the India. It is an entirely land–locked state. The port of Kolkata is near Bihar. Bihar lies between the West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Bihar's bounderies are Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The famous river Ganga flows through the middle from west to east. There are many tourist places in Bihar.

The main tourist places are:

Buddhist Circuit: Vaishali, Patna, Rajgir, Pawapuri, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Kesaria

Jain Circuit: Rajgir, Pawapuri

Ramayan Circuit: Tar (Bhojpur), Ahirauli (Buxur), Ram Rekha Ghat (Buxur), Pretshila Hills (Gaya), Giddheshwar (Jamui), Kako (Jehanabad), Singheshwar Asthan (Madhepura), Phullahar (Madhubani), Sita Kund (Munger), Ramchura (Vaishali), Ahilya Asthan (Darbhanga), Janki Temple (Sitamarhi), Janki Temple (Punausa), Haleshwar Asthan (Sitamarhi), Panth Pakar (Sitamarhi), Chanki Garh (West Champaran), Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran)

Sufi Circuit: Maner Sharif (Patna, Maner), Khankah Mujibia (Phulwari Sharif, Patna), Khankah Emadia (Mangal Talab, Patna City, Patna), Dargah Sharif, Mithan Ghat (Patna City, Patna), Hajipur Karbala (Vaishali), Hasanpura (Siwan), Bibi Kamaal Sahiba (Kako, Jehanabad), Bari Dargah (Bihar Sharif, Nalanda), Chhoti Dargah (Bihar Sharif, Nalanda)

Gandhi Circuit: Motihari (East Champaran), Hazarimal Dharamshala, Betia (West Champaran), Bhitharwa Ashram (West Champaran), Brindaba (West Champaran), Shri Rampur (West Champaran), Koeldih (West Champaran), Amolwa (West Champaran), Murli Bharhawa (West Champaran), Sariswa (West Champaran), Hardiya Kothi (West Champaran), Sadaquat Ashram (Patna), Gandhi Sangrahalay (Patna Museum)

Eco Circuit: Kakolat (Nawada), Bhimbandh (Munger)

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Tour the land of the red river and blue hills.

Assam is called as the land of the red river and blue hills. The state Assam's borders are Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Bengal and Bangladesh.  Digboi, Guwahati, Haflong, Hajo, Majuli, Sibsagar and Tezpur are the main cities.
Assam is the best place to visit for wildlife lovers. This is the land of many National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries which keep some of the rarest wildlife species.

The main tourist attractions in Assam are:

Wildlife Sanctuaries : Pobitora, Laokhowa, Pobha or Milroy, Chakrashila, Sonai Rupai, Bura Chapori, Bornadi, Garampani, Gibbon, Nambor, East Karbi Anglong, Karbi Anglong, Pani Dihing, Deeporbeel, Bordoibum Beelmukh, Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni, Morat Longri, Amchang,

Temples and Monuments : Kamakhya Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, Madan Kamdev, Satra Poa-Mecca.  

National parks : Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Dibru, Saikhowa, Orang.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Land of the Rising Sun

Arunachal Pradesh become State on 20th February 1987. It is situated in the North-Eastern part of India. Arunachal Pradesh has a long border with Bhutan to the west, China to the north and north-east and Myanmar to the eas. Arunachal Pradesh is known as 'Land of the Rising Sun'. It stretches from mountains in the north to the plains of Brahmaputra valley in the south. Arunachal is the largest state area-wise in the north-east region. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state of North East India.


Important Destinations

Tawang

Tawang is located at a height of 12000 ft. above the sea level in Arunachal Pradesh. It covers the area of 2085 sq km and is surrounded by Tibet, Bhutan, Kameng and Sela ranges.

Parashuram Kund

Parashuram Kund is a famous pilgrimage centre Parasuram Kund some 21km north east of Tezu and is situated on the banks of the mighty Lohit River.

Bhismaknagar

Bhismaknagar is a heritage spot of Arunachal Prades. The Archaeological ruins of Bhismaknagar are the main attraction here. Bhismaknagar is a holy heritage site of the Idu Mishmis. Dibang Valley is a beautiful vally, natural beauty of the valley is eye soothing.

Malinithan

Malinithan is a famous archaeological site situated at the foot of the Siang hills under the Likabali Sub-Division of West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a temple site in ruins. Malinithan is a place of high sanctity, is the most ornamental and sublime.

Akashiganga

Akashiganga is one of the substantial pilgrimage located in the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The place gives a brilliant panoramic view of the Brahmaputra. The name Akashiganga is indicates a water channel in the hill.

Namdapha

Namdapha is a Tiger Reserve and National Park, lies in the international border between India and Myanmar within Changlang District in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Itanagar

Itanagar is situated at the foothills. The yellow roofed Buddhist Temple, Gayker SinyiThe Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, The Polo Park and Itanagar Sanctuary are the main attractions here. Itanagar was the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since 20th April 1974

Bomdila

Bomdila is a attractive small town located at a height of about 8000 ft from sea level. You can see Craft centre producing very fine carpets of colourful designs and masks and Buddhist Monasteries.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Tourism at the rice granary of India

Andhra Pradesh, known as the "Rice Granary of India". which has a coastline of 1000 kms with eight of its 23 districts having direct access to the sea. Andhra pradesh is the favourable tourist state in India. Located in South India, Andhra Pradesh is bounded by Madhya Pradesh in the North-East, Tamil Nadu in the south, Maharashtra in the North and North-West, Karnataka in the West, and by the Bay of Bengal in the East. Hyderabad is its capital of Andhra Pradesh. The main languages that are spoken in Andhra are Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi.

Places of Interest

Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad has over 400 years of history. Charminar that lies right in the heart of Hyderabad. Birla Planetarium, Dhola Ri Dhani, Laad Bazaar, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali, Mir Alam Tank, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Ramoji Film City, Shilparamam and Yadagirigutta Temple Nalgonda are the main tourist places in Hyderabad.


Vijaywada

Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada is known as the political capital of andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada is a vital rail and road link between North and the South and is now known as 'the city that never sleeps'. Kanaka Durga Temple, Mangalagiri, Amaravati, Gunadala konda,Undavalli caves, Prakasham Barrage and the Kondapalli Fort are the main attractions of vijayawada.

Nagarjuna Sagar

Nagarjunasagar, about 150 km from Hyderabad, has a rich and iteresting past. It was a valley in the Nallamala range of the Eastern Ghats with 1000 years back civilizations.

Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. The abode of the 'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara, known as Balaji, Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination divine and spots of natural beauty.

Visakhapatnam

The land of the golden beaches was just over half a century ao a small fishing village. Visakhapatnam is a coastal, port city, called "The Jewel of the East Coast". This port city with a natural harbour developed into one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Kailasa Giri, Aruku, Borra Caves, Rushikonda and other Hill Resorts & Mountain Ranges and the VUDA Park are the main attractions of Visa.khapatnam

Warangal

The city was once the heartland of Telugu culture. The capital of the Kakatiya rulers. Warangal is located 145 km northeast of the Hyderabad.  Warangal today contains some of the best forms of architecute, in temples.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Capital City of India - New Delhi

Delhi is the capital of India. Delhi is the focus of the socio economic and political life of India. It spread from Narela to Badarpu. Najafgarh is the furthest point west, and Seemapuri is its eastern extremity. Shahdara and Bhajanpura are its eastern ends and are one of major shopping centres in Delhi. The NCR encompasses points south and east of the said border, namely Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon. The streets of Old Delhi are narrow & bustling. The beauty & serenity lies inside the courts of the main buildings. All those coming for India must visit to Delhi that speaks volume about the ancient times that the city has faced.

Destinations in New Delhi

Purana Quila

The fort is said to be constructed on the historic site of Indraprastha (900BC) by Humayun and Sher Shah. Covering a circuit of about a mile, the walls of the fort have three gates and are surrounded by a mat fed by the river Yamuna. The main purpose of this fort was its utility, with less weight on decoration. The Qal'a-I-Kunha Masjid and the Sher Mandal are two important monuments inside the fort

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar near Connaught Place is one of the five astronomical observatories constructed by Maharajah Jai Singh in 1725. At first sight, the Jantar Mantar appears like a gallery of modern art.

Humayun's Tomb

This tomb, built for the second Mughal emperor, launched a great Mughal architectural legacy even the Taj, which was built by Humayun's great-grandson, was inspired by it. The mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun's Tomb was built by the emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD.

Jama Masjid

The Jama Masjid in Delhi is the largest and glorious mosque in India. It was the last architectural entertainment of the Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan built in the year 1656 AD with the help of 5,000 craftsmen. Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It was made across the road from the Red Fort. More than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete the work of this mosque. Every Friday, the emperor and his retinue would travel in state from the fort to the mosque to attend the congressional prayers.

Safdarjung's Tomb

The Safdarjung's Tomb is a garden tomb in a marble mausoleum. Safdarjung's tomb was built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah. Representing the last phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the centre of an extensive garden.

India Gate

India Gate stands at the eastern end of the Rajpath, or Kingsway. Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was built 1931. This gateway is made of Sand Stone and is very dominating and intimidating in its outlook.

Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rashtrapati Bhavan is the house of President of India. This was built during the days of British Empire. The Rashtrapati Bhawan stands out as an architectural marvel and a commanding structure that overlooks the lush green lawns around India Gate. This stretch between Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate is called the Rajpath where the Republic Day ceremonial parade is held every year. The absolutely enchanting design was conceived by Lutyens and the entire city of New Delhi is a living monument to his genius.

Rajghat

Rajghat is the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi - the Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi were cremated here on the evening of January 31, 1948.