TOURIST PLACES with HOTELS in India
Kerala : The Gods own Country
Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destination in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill station and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, Ayurvedic health, holidays, Enchanting art forms, Magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine..... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, each of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers. India's Most Advanced Society :A hunderd percent literate people, world-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state
Much of Kerala's exotic appeal is centered in the highland area of the Western ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom.
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- Cochin
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Kovalam
- Kumarakam
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Special Attractions
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Ayurveda (Kerala keeps the 5000 years old tradition of Ayurveda) |
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- Kottayam
- Palakkad
- Kollam
- Thrissur
- Kannur
- Silent valley
- Varkala
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Goa : The land of Sun with Sand…..
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KERALA |
GOA |
Goa was coveted and ruled by a great number of Indian kingdoms and dynasties from the 4th century onwards. The first kingdom to rule Goa and Konkan were Bhojas, who were the feudatories of Ashoka in 4th and 5th centuries AD. The city of Chandrapur (present Chandor) was founded by Prince Chandraditya, son of Chalukya King Pulakesin from 566 to 597 A.D. after this, Goa was ruled consecutively by Silahara Dynasty, Kadamba Danasty, and finally Hoysalas from 1022 to 1342 A.D.
From the 14th century onwards, Goa became a great trading center on the west coast, especially in the vast trade of horses imported from the Middle East. This was the time for bigger empires to move in and Vijayanagar Empire conquered it in 1344. But their empire was not going to last too long and in 1347, Bahmani Sultans defeated Vijayanagara forces in 1347 and controlled Goa. Afterwards, it was a time of great prosperity and peace for Goa, especially during the rules of Yusuf Adil Shah and Ismail Adil Shah. They created beautiful houses, fortified Goa, and encouraged local craftsmen. Their liberal and progressive rule was not going to last too long and situation changed in 1510 A.D.
Places of Interest
- Panaji
- Vasco da Gama
- Margao
- Mapusa
- Velha Goa
- Beaches
- Churches
- River Mandovi
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Special Attractions
Goa Carnival during Christmas time
Excursions
- Konkan
- Dandeli Wildlife Centuary
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Mumbai: The Land of Dreams ( the city never sleeps )Ancient yet modern, fabulously rich yet achingly poor, Mumbai is India in microcosm. Once a sultry tropical archipelago of seven islands, and the Raj's brightest jewel, Mumbai was the dowry of Portuguese Princess Infanta Catherine de Braganza who married Charles II of England in 1661. Today it's a teeming metropolis, commercial hub of an old civilization seeking to find its place in the New World Order.
Forty percent of India's taxes come from this city alone, and half of India's international trade passes through its splendid natural harbour. In fact Mumbai is the very soul of human enterprise. At the city's Stock Exchange, millionaires and paupers are made overnight, and the sidewalks are crowded with vendors hawking everything from ballpoint pens to second hand mixies. Everyday, half of Mumbai's population commutes from far-flung suburbs to downtown offices, banks, factories and mills for a living.
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- Gateway of India
- Marine Drive
- Victoria Terminus (Shivaji Terminus)
- Flora Fountain
- Crawford Market
- Nehru Planetarium
- Kamala Nehru Park
- Hanging Gardens
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- Chowpatty Beach
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Erangal Beach
- Elephanta Caves
- Ajanta & Ellora
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SRINAGAR |
Srinagar (The Lake City)
Srinagar is the capital city of Jammu & Kashmir. It is situated at an altitude of 1,730 m.In the heart of the Kashmir valley,Srinagar spreads out on both sides of the Jhelum river. The valley's beauty has enticed visitors from distant lands. Srinagar bears the hallmark of the Mughals. It's a city full of intriguing alleyways and curious buildings. Srinagar offers the spectacular sights of the lovely lakes and the houseboats on them. The dry fruits and the traditional Kashmiri handicrafts are the other major attractions of the hill resort. If there is a heaven on earth,it's here,it's here,it's here in Srinagar.
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Khajuraho
Khajuraho, once the great Chandela capital, is today a village of about a few thousand people in the interiors of central India, in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Tradition records the existence of eighty five temples, of which only twenty five, strewn amidst lakes and fields, have survived. The temples at Khajuraho, brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture, were built under later Chandela kings between AD 950 and AD 1050. Each ancient structure in India has a fascinating story to tell. But few match the temples of Khajuraho.
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State Museum of Tribal & Folk Arts
- Khajuraho Temples
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Dhubela Museum
- The Panna National Park
- The Pandava Waterfall on Ken River
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VARANASI |
Varanasi (City of light)
Varanasi, India's most sacred city is situated on the West bank of the Ganga. Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Many names have been given to Varanasi, Varanasi is also known as Benaras. Varanasi derives its name from two streams, the Varuna on the North side of the city and the Assi, a small trickled on the south. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists as it was at Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi), Lord Buddha gave hisIst sermon after enlightment. Varanasi today, is also a centre of education art and craft.
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- Ram Nagar Durg
- Banaras Hindu University
- Jantar Mantar
- Ghats of Ganga
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- Sarnath
- Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chunar Fort
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