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South India Trip
The
delightful south; almost untouched by invasions throughout its history, the
Indian heritage is more intact here than in other regions of the country. This
is a land of temples, a land of the devout where new wonders await - the profusion
of orange flowers, the shade of the banyan tree, and the soft beat of distant
drums as yet another festival starts...
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Places To See/ Visit - South India
Kerala
Kerala, the land of green magic, is a narrow, fertile strip on the south-west
coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats.
The landscape is dominated by rice fields, mango, cashew nut trees and coconut
palms. The Western Ghats, with their dense tropical
forests, misty peaks, extensive ridges and ravines, have sheltered Kerala from
invaders, but at the same time, have encouraged maritime contact with the outside
world.
Kerala
is full of good things. This small State in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula
is an easy winner owning to its great mind-blowing landscape and infinity of
intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life and educated public so often
dressed in white. From Kasargode to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is choc-a-bloc
with places that attract tourists and travelers from all over the world. Undoubtedly,
Kerala is fast emerging as the foremost travel and tourism destination in India.
There is no other state in the country that can present so much enthusiasm for
life as it is visible in Kerala. Despite high population, the economic condition
in Kerala is in much better shape than most of the other Indian states. Basic
civic facilities available to the common people are well in place and people
know what there rights are.
Cities of Kerala :- Alappuzha, Kochi, Trivandrum, Thrissur, Kannur, Kottayam,
Ernakulam, Thekkady.
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Tamilnadu
Tamilnadu
is bounded by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the north and Kerala in the west.
The eastern and western tips of the Tamilnadu are defined by the Point Calimere
and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuaries while the northern extreme is Pulicat lake
and the southernmost tip is Kanyakumari, the land's end. Tamil Nadu is principally
washed by the Cauvery, originating in Coorg in neighbouring Karnataka. Chennai,
the capital of Tamil Nadu is known for its beautiful beach resorts.
Cities of Tamilnadu :- Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Kodaikanal,
Madurai, Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Trichy ( Tiruchirappalli ), Thanjavur,
Ooty ( Udhagamandalam ). Ooty Tamilnadu Temples Festivals of Tamilnadu(Pongal)
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Karnataka
Karnataka Karnataka, the "Lofty land" is bounded by Andhra Pradesh
in the east, Maharashtra in the north and Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south.
A
long coastline hedged by miles and miles of tall, waving, palmgroves frames
this pretty land. The majority of the Karnataka state lies on the Deccan Plateau.
Bangalore is the state capital.
Karnataka boasts a diverse flora and fauna, which make it a nature tourist's
paradise. The state's long and colourful history, and the many forts, temples,
mosques, and churches make Karnataka a great place to explore.
Garden city Bangalore, Jog Falls,the beaches of Karwar and Malpe, Golgumbuz
in Bijapur, the stone temples of Belur and Halebid, Mysore Palace, the list
is endless.
Cities of Karnataka :- Bangalore, Hampi, Hassan, Mangalore, Mysore.
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Andhra Pradesh
Andhra
Pradesh This is a story of an ugly duckling turning into a swan. From one of
the poorest and least developed Indian states to a computer-friendly one, it
is a miracle of sorts for Andhra Pradesh. Situated south of the Vindhyas, it
shares a common history with its neighbours, Maharashtra, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh,
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The medieval city of Hyderabad is its capital.
Andhra Pradesh is known for the famous Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirupati,
Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas
at Nagarjunasagar. Also visit the wildlife and bird sanctuaries of Kolleru,
Manjira, Kawal and Papikonda. Andhra has a nearly 1000 km-coastline with eight
of its 23 districts having direct access to the sea. Famous beaches are Visakhapatnam
Bheemunipatnam, Kakinada, Chirala, Kalingapatnam and Mypad.
Cities of Andhra Pradesh :- Guntur, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Nellore, Tirupati,
Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal.
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Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Legend has it that the great sage Agastya came to Vedapuri, by which name the
present Pondicherry was once known, only to worship Vedapuriswara, one of the
oldest deities worshipped here. The deity, Lord Shiva, the presiding spirit
of Vedapuri, was also known as "Agatiswara" the Lord of Agastya. Pondicherry
was traditionally a seat of learning and Vedic culture. Such a tradition must
have developed from the presence of a great sage in a remote past, surrounded
by seekers and disciples living in his Ashram.
Pondicherry is just a speck on the map of India. Yet, men have been fascinated
by this speck from time immemorial. It attracted to its shores the Romans and
the Chinese. It saw the advent, rise and fall of Buddhism, the resurgence of
Hinduism and the penetration of Christianity and Islam through two millennia.
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Andaman & Nicobar
Andaman
& Nicobar Floating in splendid isolation, east of the Indian mainland is
the archipelago of 572 emerald islands, islets and rocks known as Andaman &
Nicobar Islands. This union territory stretches over a length of more than 700-kms.
From north to south with 36 inhabited islands. Once a hill range extending from
Burma to Indonesia, these undulating islands are covered with dense forests
and endless variety of exotic flora and fauna.
The topography of the islands is hilly and abounds in evergreen forests. The
sandy beaches on the edge of meandering coastline are fringed with coconut palms
that sway to the rhythm of the sea. The sea around the islands offers excellent
scope for adventure water sports. The rare flora and fauna, underwater marine
life and corals, crystal clear water and mangrove lined creeks, offer a dream
view of the rare gifts of nature.
The clean roads as well as unpolluted fresh air attract any nature lover, who
seeks absolute peace and tranquility in the lap of Mother Nature. Adventure Travel Trip like trekking, island camping, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc., are the
major attractions here. A visit to these islands is a memorable lifetime experience.
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Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep
Be warned. There are some thing that are really hard to find in Lakshadweep.
Like fast cars, or shrinks, or tranquilizers. They do have all that water though.
Bright and clear as liquid glass. Fringed by white stretches of sand where the
only throngs you'll ever see are of the sandpipers on the shore. And you could
sleep by the seaside with the night sky as your ceiling. Therapy has never felt
better.
Geographically similar to that other divers' haunt, Lakshadweep is like Maldives
without the crowds. 400 kilometers off the coast of Kerala, this group of 36
coral islands and atolls can be reached by a twenty - hour sea journey from
Cochin. Of the ten inhabited islands, only two, Bangaram and Kadmat, are open
to foreigners and there are dive centers on both these islands. The langoons
are home to a spectacular world of marine life, so unexplored, you may well
have a site named after you.
Places to see : Bangaram, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy, Agatti.
Islands- Amini, Androth, Bitra & Pitti.
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Central India Trip Trip
Central India Trip covers states of Madhya Pradesh and Chattishgarh. This part of India can
also be widely described as a haven for Tribal Tourism as well as for Temples
and Wildlife Travel Trip.
Madhya Pradesh
Only few regions in India are more interesting than Madhya Pradesh lies in the
heart of India. Cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh is ancient & chequered.
Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces
are reminders of the days gone by, of empires & kingdoms, of great warriors
and builders, poets and musicians, saints & philosophers, of religions like
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Islam.
It has the highest percentage of forests in India, offering a unique &
exciting panorama of wildlife. Sheltering Tigers with the 22% of the total
World’s tiger population - is quite common among the national parks like
Kanha, Bandhavgarh & Shivpuri, while other rare animal can also be spotted
by the keen visitors.
The Capital city – Bhopal is dominated by two lakes. The old city is
worth visiting with its market places and fine old mosques and palaces bearing
the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, along with them the succession
of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive
is the new city with its well laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and
streamlined modern edifices.
A
Must Visit to : Taj-ul-Masjid, - the largest mosque in the country, Jama
Masjid, a beautiful mosque with gold spikes crowning the minarets, Moti Masjid,
architecturally akin to Delhi's Jama Masjid, Shaukat Mahal, an architectural
curiosity, designed by a Frenchman, Sadar Manzil, the Hall of Public Audience
of the former rulers of Bhopal.
Gwalior with its majestic and magnificient Hill top Fort made of Sandstone
and also housing a fine Museum and and Ancient Temple is the major attraction.
Man Mandir Palace, built by Raja Mansingh for the ladies of the palace. This
has vast halls and carved stone screens. A superb Son et lumiere or the Sight
and Sound Show, is held here every evening. Gujari Mahal, a marvel of architecture
was Raja Mansingh's gift to his favourite queen Mriganayani. Sas Bahu Ka Mandir
and Teli Ka Mandir, two graceful temples in the fort complex, dedicated to
Lord Vishnu. Jai Vilas Palace and Museum, is the current residence of the
royal Scindia family. The palace is an Italianate structure decorated with
tapestries and antique furniture. It has an imposing Durbar Hall. Tansen's
Tomb, is a memorial to the legendary singer who was one of the 'nine jewels'
in the court of emperor Akbar. The beautiful garden in which the tomb is located,
is the venue of the annual music festival held during November-December. Amongst
other tourist spots are Laxmi Narayan Temple, Birla Museum, Kilol Park &
Kamla Park.
MAJOR CITIES ON TOURISM MAP OF THE STATE – MADHYA PRADESH
Indore : Visit the Kanch Mandir, Jain Shrine, Lal Bagh Palace and the New
Palace. Among other Excursions are Bhojpur for its Bhojeshwar Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva with a huge monolith structure symbolizing Shiva the Lingam.
Bhimbetka
for its over 700 rock shelters of Neolithic age and over 500 caves having paintings
depicting the life of pre-historic man – an Archaeological Treasure indeed.
Khajuraho with its 22 world famous stone temples which have survived out
of a total of 85 temples. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple
dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple
with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana
Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva (the largest and most typical of the temples).
The Eastern group of temples consist of the Parasvanath Temple (the only Jain
Temple surviving at Khajuraho), the Javeri Temple (dedicated to Vishnu), and
other temples dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Each temple, built
of stone, is distinguished by carved spires and walls, where the subjects
range from aesthetic depictions of major and minor deities and celestial beings
to a variety of erotic sculptures.
Mandu : The city of joy is famed for stories of the love of King Baz
Bahadur, for his consort, Rani Rupmati has ancient monuments include Hoshang
Shah's Tomb- India's first marble edifice and one of the supreme examples of
Afghan architecture, which served as a model for the master builders of the
Taj Mahal, centuries later. Also worth a visit is the Jami Masjid, inspired
by the mosque of Damascus.
Sanchi : has the finest specimens of almost all Buddhist architectural
forms: Stupa, Chaitya, Temples and Monasteries. The Great Stupa, the oldest
stone structure in India, has magnificently carved Gateways Or Toranas. The
Ashoka Pillar that lies near the southern gateway is one of the finest examples
of Ashokan pillars. The 5th century AD Gupta Temple is one of the earliest
known examples of temple architecture in India.
Shivpuri : Houses a wildlife sanctuary, the Madhav National Park, is
a home to the deer, the commonest of them being the Dainty Chinkara, the Indian
Gazelle and The Chital. Other common species are Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck,
Sloth Bear, Leopard and the Langurs.
Ujjain : Famous for its Jyotirlinga shrine at Onkareshwar , it is
one of the seven sacred cities of India. Once in 12 years, the mammoth "KUMBH
MELA" FESTIVAL is held here. The ancient shrine / Temple of MAHAKAAL
is one of its attractions. It is one of the holiest and the oldest cities
of India.
Orchha : Orchha seems to have frozen in time. The palaces and temples
retain much of their pristine perfection. Some of the palaces are decorated
with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school
of painting. Orchha's fort complex has three impressive palaces placed in an
open quadrangle: the Jehangir Mahal, built to mark Emperor Jehangir's visit
to the city; the Raj Mahal, built by Madhukar Shah, the religious predecessor
of Bir Singh Ju Deo; and the Rai Praveen Mahal, built for the famous musician-poetess
paramour of King Indramani. The Ram Raja, Chaturbhuj, and Laxmi Narayan Temples
are worth a visit. Orchha also prides itself on its lovely garden, Phool Bagh.
There are 14 cenotaphs or chhatries (memorials) to the rulers of Orchha, by
the banks of the Betwa river. The Shahid Smarak commemorates the great freedom
fighter, Chandrashekhar Azad who lived and worked in hiding in Orchha.
Kanha National Park : The core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in
1974, under Project Tiger boasts of about 22 species of mammals. Some of the
inhabitants of this park are the GAUR - the largest of the world's cattle, the
SAMBAR - the largest Indian deer, and the CHAUSINGHA - the only four- horned
Antelope in the world. Some 200 species of birds also inhabit the park.
Bandhavgarh National Park : Set amongst the Vindhyas, though a small
national park, still has the highest known density of tiger population in India.
This is also known as White Tiger territory - these have been found in the old
state of Rewa for many years. The other species found in abundance in Bandhavgarh
are the Gaur or Indian Bison, the Sambhar, the Barking Deer and the Nilgai.
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CHATTISGARH
Is Located in Central India Trip, was once a part of Madhya Pradesh and is now the
26th state of the Indian Union. It has rich deposits of natural resources in
the form of Minerals and forests – flora & fauna. It also has the largest
concentration of Schedule Tribes in the country and can give and indepth vision
into their life styles, cultures, traditions etc to the ever inquisitive tourists
/ reasearchers.
Due
to its location in Central India Trip, Chattisgarh is one of the few landlocked states
of the country. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on the North, Orissa in the East, Andhra
Pradesh in the South and in the West by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Major tourist centres in the state are Amarkantak, Banjari Baba, Bhoramdev,
Champaranya, Chitrakoot, Dudhadharimath, Indrawati National Park, Kangerghati
National Park, Jagdalpur, Bastar, Danteswari Temple, Uwasaggaharam Parshwa
Teerth, Nagpura, Jhalmala and many more.
Famous Excursion sites are :- Mahamaya Temple, Thinthini Temple, Kudargarh,
Ramgarh & Sita Bengra, Tatta Pani, Pawai Water Fall, Kendai Water Fall,
Deepadih, Manipat – a hill station with potato production, galicha /
Carpet & Woollen cloth production, Tibbati Refugee Camps and famous Tiger
Point Water fall, Kanger Valley National Park, Madawa, and Chtradhara Waterfalls,
Indravati National Park.
Major Cities are Rajnandgaon, Raipur, Champarana, Turturiya, Rajim, Koriya,
Bilaspur, Bastar / Jagdalpur et al.
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