Saturday, October 31, 2009

India – the country of incredible impossibilities where bullock carts and Jets co-exist in just right concord. Where one can find such a unique concord of tradition and modernity? The slogan “Unity in Diversity” perfectly suits with India. Having a tremendous range of place of tourist interest, amazing wildlife sanctuary and parks, cultural heritage palaces, architecturally beautiful structures, India is indeed a best place to visit. Apart from these tourists, there are also many alluring cities and places in India which are worth seeing for their own different-different importance.
Here are mentioned about some important places in India which are popular among tourists in all over the world for their unique features.

Central India :Gwalior Fort
The major part of Central India is Madhya Pradesh. Located in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is the largest state in India. The capital of Madhya Pradesh is Bhopal which is also popularly known as the City of Lakes. Other important cities of Madhya Pradesh are Gwalior, Indore, Khajuraho, and Panchmarhi. Madhya Pradesh has wealth of many architecturally beautiful monuments & forts, exhilarating wildlife sanctuaries & national parks including Kanha National Park & Bandhavgarh National Park and exotic culture. Superb fort in Gwalior, marble rocks in Jabalpur, Buddhist site at Sanchi, spectacular temples of love in Khajuraho are some worth seeing destinations in Madhya Pradesh, Central India. The central state of Madhya Pradesh is surrounded by Vindhya and Satpura mountains.

North India :
Knowingly North India is the most important part of India. There are many important places of tourist interest in North India. North India has wealth of many important places of tourist interest. Ganga, Yamuna and sources of many other important rivers are in North India. There are three main religions in North India – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The might Himalayas is situated in North India which is popular among tourists for adventure and sports. Blazing Thar Desert, monumental heritage, exciting wildlife sanctuaries, diverse culture, timeless monuments, stunning cities are some of attractions of North India.

South India :
Separated by Vindhya Mountain range from North India and surrounded by three oceans – the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, linguistic-cultural region of India, South India has four states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The land of South India is filled with many architecturally beautiful monuments, forts, palaces, temples and churches. The charismatic land of South India is also filled with cultural excitement and many breathtakingly beautiful beaches. In fact, entire South India is full of landscaped locations and fascination. During your South India Tours, the India never fails to capture you with its fascination.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Manali&Leh Himachal toure

 Manali & Leh  Toure Duration : 08 Days / 07Nights
Destinations Covered : Shimla - Manali - Rohtang Pass - Sarchu - Leh - Spituk - Stok

This predominantly mountainous trip is full of hidden secrets, meandering rivers, moon-like plains and outstanding natural beauty. This journey takes you from the lush rugged beauty of the valleys of Himachal Pradesh to the remote plains of Ladhakh, the rooftops of the world, through forests with blooming azaleas and rhododendrons This trans-himalayan land famous for its Buddhist
Monastries is a storehouse of different culture and religious influences from India, Tibet and Central Asia Hadimba Devi Temple Manali

Day 1: Shimla / Mandi / Kullu / Manali
Morning leave by the mountain road towards the valley of Kulu via Mandi. After Mandi, one goes up the course of Beas towards Manali. Enroute visit the temple of Mahadeva, one of oldest and most beautiful of Himachal Pradesh. Arrive Manali. Nestled on the foot of the giant Rohtang Jot and on the bank of the Beas River,is an evergreen area with Pine and Deodar trees surrounding the town. Overnight.

Day 2: Manali
Morning visit the Hidimba Temple, standing tall among the stately Deodars. This ancient temple with its three level roofs looks like a pagoda and its lintel and door frame are of intricately carved wood. After time free for a visit to the Mall and the market. Overnight.

Day 3: Manali / Rohtang Pass (3980 M) / Kyelang
Morning drive to Rohtang passes which offers some great views of the Pir Panjal range. One can have a good scenic view of snow-covered peaks and glaciers. Driving further will descend into the drier Lahaul valley. Arrive Kyelang and Overnight.

Day 4: Kyelang / Sarchu (4253 M) (95 Km)
Morning drive to Sarchu. En route one can see some arid landscapes with some beautiful scenery and high rise mountain ranges, bearing watermarks & erosion of soil Arrive Sarchu in the evening. Overnight.

Day 5: Sarchu / Leh (3500 M) (233 Km)
Morning leave for Leh the capital of Ladakh Enroute stop for photography and admire the natural beauty. Arrive Leh and overnight

Day 6: Leh
Morning visit the town of Leh, a fascinating labyrinth of winding streets and quaint bazaars. The spectacular eight-story Leh Palace,looming above and overlooking the town, was built in the 16th century, about the same time as the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Afternoon time free for a walk in the local colorful
bazaars. Overnight

Day 7: Leh / Spituk / Leh
Morning visit the Spitok Gompa, built about 550 years ago which contains Shanti Stupaboth old temples and those built in the 1970s. Ancient thankas are preserved here, some having been taken from the Potala Palace and Lhasa. Later visit the Phyang Gompa which is a traditional monastery setting for a spectacular religious festival with masked dancing.

Day 8: Leh / Stok / Leh
Morning leave for the visit Stok. The Palace is the only inhabited palace in Ladakh. Visit the private museum, which has a superb collection of thankas, the best in the world. Also of interest are antique robes, royal jewelry specially noted for the turquoise and red coral. Return to hotel and time free for relax. Overnight.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Indian climate

Climate of India

Tropical monsoon type with winter (Jan-Feb), summer (Mar-May), south-west monsoon season (Jun-Sep) and post-monsoon or north-east monsoon season (Oct-Dec). Most of the rainfall is brought by the south-west monsoon. Because of the geographical diversity of India, regional climate conditions in the extreme north, east and west varies from the general conditions given above.

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selabreting indian festivals

Festival
Type
Celebrated Area

Diwali Festival of Lights Everywhere except Southern most States  
Holi Festival of Color Everywhere except Southern most States  
Maha Shivratri The night of Shiva Eastern India  
Vasant Panchmi Honor Saraswathi, Goddess of Learning Eastern India  
Makar Sankranti Beginning of Sun's journey into Northen hemisphere Everywhere  
Pongal Harvest Festival Tamil Nadu  
Raksha Bandhan Sister-Brother relationship Everywhere except Southern most States  
Janamashtami Birthday of Lord Krishna Everywhere  
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival of Lord Ganesha Maharastra, Karnataka  
Ram Navmi Birth of Lord Ram North India  
Nav Ratri Festival of Goddess Durga Everywhere  
Vijay Dashmi (Dasara)
Lord Ram's victory over Ravana Everywhere except Tamilnadu, Kerala  
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Ellora caves




The caves of Ellora constitute one of the most beautiful expressions of the art of the Indian Middle Ages, and are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated outside the city of Aurangabad, 400km northeast from Bombay, it was created between AD 350 and 1000 by Buddhists, Hindus and Jains who laboured to sculpt temples from the living rock. These breathtaking caves are remarkable for their sculptures and architecture