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Saturday, March 20, 2010

TOURISM INDIA

India Tours – Top Attractions of India : www.tourindiadetails.com
India is a beautiful country known for its fascinating diversity which can be seen its culture, tradition, geography and people. The country has emerged as one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. It attracts tourists through out the world and bid them a lot. The country features countless attractions which cannot be traveled in a single trip to India. If your visit this beautiful country in planned way you can explore the attractions of India tourism in hassle free way eliminating chaos of what to see and what to not. In this article I am briefing about some of top attractions of India you will love to visit, see, and explore on your India traveland tours. Beaches of India The country of India enjoys unique geographical features and has most diverse varieties of breathtaking beaches anywhere in the world. Popular beaches are: • Palolem, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Dona Paula, Arambol & Vagator Beaches in Goa
• Alappuzha, Kappad, Kochi, Kovalam, Varkala, & Mararikulam beaches in Kerala
• Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Andaman & Nicobar Island & Lakshadweep Beaches
• Juhu, Chowpatty, Madh Island, Gorai & Manori beaches in Mumbai Maharashtra Kerala Backwaters in India Kerala is a beautiful tourist destination in India widely acclaimed for backwater tourism. Backwaters here are network of lakes, lagoons, canals, rivers, and inlets. Houseboats are excellent ways to explore the spellbinding charm of Kerala backwaters. Some popular destinations are following. • Alleppey – Noted for starting houseboat cruises and serene environs
• Kumarakom – Noted for backwaters, Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Kollam backwaters, Kozhikode backwaters and Thiruvallam backwaters Famous Palaces of India India is home to some of the most beautiful palaces in the world. The elegant look of Indian palaces never fails to lure visitors. Some worth visit palaces are following. • Lake Palace, Jag Mandir Palace and City Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan
• City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Rambagh Palace and Jal Mahal in Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Umaid Bhawan Palace and Balsamand Lake Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Maharaja Palace in Mysore, Karnataka
• Gwalior Fort Palace, Man Mandir Palace and Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Famous Forts of India The magnificence of reign reflects in the massive and majestic forts and fortresses of India. Standing a testimonial to the impressive history, these magnificent forts are potential enough to attract world travelers. Some worth visit forts in India are following. • Red Fort, Old Fort and Tughlaqabad Fort in Delhi
• Amber Fort, Golden Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Ranthambhore Fort, Junagarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, etc in Rajasthan
• Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh World Heritage Monuments in India India is home to some of UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. Worth visit are following. • Taj Mahal – One of the Seven Wonders of the World & Agra Red Fort in Agra
• Red Fort, Qutub Minar & Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi
• Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bihar
• Ajanta & Ellora Caves and Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra
• Konark Sun Temple in Orissa
• Khajuraho Group of Temples in Madhya Pradesh
• Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments in Tamil Nadu
• Churches and Convents of Goa
• Hampi Group of Monuments in Karnataka Other Attractions of India tours There are many more attractions which India tourism promotes. Some other attractions are museums, monasteries, wildfire parks & national parks, fairs & festivals, nightlife, cave temples, pilgrimage spots, adventure & sports, golden triangle tours, camel safari in Rajasthan, etc. I will reveal more about other attractions of India travel and tourism in my next article.
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TOURISM IN INDIA

Taj Mahal , Akshardham Temple , Golden Temple , Hawa Mahal , Kerala Backwaters , Victoria Memorial , Gateway of India , Charminar , Ajanta Ellora Caves , Bodhi Temple, Mysore Palace ....

Main tourist Attractions of India Tourism in India Packages Hotels Operators Guide Visiting Places

Taj Mahal

Located in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh, the world famous Taj Mahal is one of the seven 'Wonders of the World.' Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of eternal love for centuries.

BY AIR- Indian Airlines (Domestic Airline in India) runs daily flights from Delhi to Agra. Kheria Airport (Airport of Agra) is about 6 km from the Agra city

BY RAIL -Well connected by excellent train services to Delhi such as The Shatabdi Express (2 hrs), Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3 hrs).


Akshardham Temple

The massive temple is located in Delhi, on the banks of the river Yamuna. The temple complex sprawls over 100 acres, is an amazing world of Indian culture ornate with 20,000 statues, floral motifs, arches and intricately carved pillars.

Location - East Delhi, on Yamuna bank near Nizam -ud-Din Bridge.

How to Reach -Take an auto or cab or disembark at Indraprastha Metro station

Golden Temple

The Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib, is situated in Amritsar, Punjab. Built by Guru Arjan Sahib, the temple is visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year.

How to reach the Golden Temple

Air : Flights operate to the Rajasansi airport at Amritsar from many national destinations. Rail : Regular trains operate between Amritsar and national capital Delhi. Road : Buses are available to Amritsar from Delhi and other destinations of Punjab. Amritsar is at a distance of 234 kms from Chandigarh and 464 kms from Delhi.



Hawa Mahal-Situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal is a major landmark of Rajputs rulers. Built in the traditional Rajpur architecture, the five story palace offers the breathtaking view of city. How to Reach -By Air Jaipur is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Kolkata and Varanasi by domestic flights.By Rail Jaipur is well connected to major cities of India by rail. The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.By Road Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.


Kerala Backwaters

Kerala is famous worldwide for its tranquil backwaters, which offer amazing boating experiences. The backwaters are created by to and fro motion of sea waves in the forms of lagoons, lakes and estuaries.

Air -The two international airports in Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Kochi International Airport, and a domestic airport in Kozhikode are strategically located. All public and private airlines operating regular flights link these airports to major airports in India as well as abroad.Rail- Most of the places in and out of Kerala are interconnected by 200 Railway Stations . Direct trains to Kerala can be availed from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Calcutta and other major Indian cities


Victoria Memorial ( KOLKATA )

The memorial situated in Kolkata, West Bengal was built in attempt to match the Taj Mahal. The neo-classical marble building, opened in the year 1921, is a blend of classical western and Mughal architecture style.How to Reach:Air: There is N.S.C. International airport at Dumdum in Kolkata. Regular flights to rest of India and world are available here.Rail: Kolkata is very well connected to rest of India through two major railway station, Sealdah and Howrah.Road: Kolkata is connected to the rest of India by excellent road network.


Gateway of India

Situated in Mumbai, Gateway of India is one of the famous landmark of the city. The historical monument consists of a central hall with big archways.

Inaugurated in:1924 AD Highlight:It is an excellent example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

How to Reach - One can easily reach Gateway of India by hiring taxis or autos, or by boarding buses or trains from the city.

Charminar

Charminar the landmark of Hyderabad city, got its name from its four minarates (towers). It was Built in 1591 by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shahi, the 56 metre high monument has beautiful galleries and arches. Places Nearby Worth Visiting:

Mecca Masjid is a very nice masjid at the distance of 1 km.Golkonda fort is around 16 kms from the Minar.Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hydrabad city. Nice place to g for evening walk. Salarjung art museum.Falaknuama PalaceChilkur Balaji Temple

How to Reach - Hyderabad is well connected with the rest of the country by air, railways and roads. Once in Hyderabad, the local transport like auto-rickshaws and taxis should get you to Charminar.

Ajanta Ellora Caves-The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ajanta Ellora Caves are situated in Aurangababd district of Maharashtra. The caves have many temples of Hindus, Jains and Buddhists faiths.By Air : The nearest airport from Ajanta caves is the Aurangabad domestic airport (99 kms). By Rail : Aurangabad is directly linked to Mumbai and Pune by rail. Jalgaon, a railhead on the Central Railways line, is 59 kilometres from Ajanta. Two trains Tapovan Express and Devgiri Express depart daily from Mumbai to Aurangabad.By Road :Well connected to rest of India



Bodhi Temple

The Bodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar is one of the sacred places of worship for Buddhists. The magnificent Bodhi temple is an architectural blend of many cultures.dfsaa How to Reach - Air : The nearest airport is Gaya (12 Kms) and Patna (135 Kms).. The flights of Indian Airlines connect Patna to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Lucknow and many other cities.Rail : Gaya Railway Station (12 Kms) is the major rail head. .Road : Bodh Gaya is well connected by good network of roads to Gaya (12 Kms), Patna (135 Kma), Nalanda (101 Kma), Rajgir (78 Kms) and Varanasi (252 Kms). Regular buses run from Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir and Varanasi. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation run buses from Patna twice a day.

Mysore Palace

The palace also called as the Amba Vilas is the main palace of Mysore.. The architecture of the palace is the amalgamation of Dravidian, Indo-Saracenic, Roman and Oriental styles.

How to Reach- By Train-Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.

By Air - The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). By Road -Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore, well connected with rest of India.