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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Tour india details know before you start...Tourism in India

Tourism in India tour packages operators travel guide main attractions hotels .Just know what are the main attractions of your destinations and what facilities are available there before you plan to tour of your dream.

DELHI
Places of Interest:

Moghul Monuments: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Khuni Darwaza, Feroz Shah Kotla, Tughlaqabad, Nizamuddin Aulia, Humayun's Tomb, Lodi's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar and Red Fort (Son-et-lumiere show).

British Monuments: India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan & Mughal Gardens, Parliament House, The Secretariat Complex, Teen Murti House and Connaught Place (Son-et-Lumiere show).

Excursions: Ballabgarh-36.8 kms, Badhkal Lake-32 kms,Dabchick- 92 kms, Karnalake-132 kms, Dasna- 40 kms, Dhanaa- 41 kms, Dharudara-70 kms, Hindon- 19 kms, Hodal- 90 kms, Maur Bund- 32 kms, Okhla-11 kms, Sardhana- 24 kms, Sohna-56 kms and Suraj Kund- 18 kms.

Other Monuments:Ladakh Buddha Vihar, Raj Ghat, The Supreme Court, Shanti Vana, Vijay Ghat, , Bahai’s temple, Vigyan Bhavan, Diplomatic Enclave.

HARAYANA
Places of Interest:

The Secretariat, The Assembly & High Court, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Govt. Museum & Art Gallery & Punjab University Complex, International Doll Museum, National Gallery of Portraits.

Excursions:

Pinjore Gardens- 25 kms, Bhima Devi Temple- 22 kms, Chattbir Zoo- 22 kms, Mansa Mandir / Chandi Mandir- 10 kms, Bhakra Nangal- 116 kms, Ponta Sahib- 135 kms, Naina Devi- 110 kms.

HIMACHAL PRADESH
Shimla
Places Of Interest:

Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Zoo, Navbahar, Sanket Mochen, Tara Devi Temple, Institute of Advance Studies, Aviary at Old Raj Bhavan, Tibetan Monastery, Dhengu Mata Temple.

Excursions:

Naldhera- 23 kms, Tattapani- 43 kms, Wildflower Hall-13 kms, Mashobra- 13 kms, Craignano-16 kms, Fruit Research Station- 08 kms, Kufri- 16 kms, Indira Holiday Home- 18 kms, Chail- 43 kms, Barog- 55 kms, Kasauli– 77 kms, Kiarighat - 23 kms, Solan- 48 kms, Bon Monastery Uohghat- 61 kms, Fagu - 22 kms, Narkanda- 64 kms, Kotgarh- 82 kms.
Manali: Places Of Interest:

Raghunathji Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple, Jagannath Temple Bijli Mahadev Shrine, Vashisht Bath , Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Arjun Gumpha, Nehru Kund, Jagatsukh.

Excursions:

Raison- 16 kms, Katrain- 20 kms, Naggar- 28 kms, Bajaura- 15 kms, Kasol - 42 kms, Manikaran- 45 kms, Banjar- 58 kms, Larji- 34 kms, Malana, Pulga & Khirganga- 16 kms & 26 kms, Danawar Wildlife Sanctuary (near Manikaran), Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary- 20 kms from Bhuntar, Khaiv Sanctuary- 15 kms, Tirthan Sanctuary -10 kms from Bunder Gushanini, Kothi- 12 kms & Rahla Falls- 14 kms, Solang Valley- 13 km, Rohtang Pass- 51 kms, Keylong Pass- 117 kms, Manali Wildlife Sanctuary.
Dalhousie
Places Of Interest:

Panjpulla, Subhash Baoli & Jandri Ghat, The Round, Dainkund, Khajjiar, Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary.

Excursions:

Kugti Wild Life Sanctuary- 35 kms, Tundah Wild Life Sanctuary- 45 kms.

Chamba
Places Of Interest:

Lakshman Narayan Temple, Chamunda Temple, Katasan Devi Temple, Bhuj Sing Museum, Chaugan.

Excursions:

Chirmaya Topovan- 10 kms, Dal Lake- 11 kms, Dharamkot- 11 kms, Triund -17 kms, Kareri- 22 kms, Kangra- 18 kms, Jwalamukhi- 56 kms, Nadaun- 10 kms, Chintpurni- 80 kms, Masroor- 40 kms, Trilokpur- 41 kms, Nurpur- 66 kms, Sujanpur Tira- 80 kms, Chamunda Devi Temple- 15 kms, Palampur- 35 kms, Pong Wild life Sanctuary.
Dharamshala
Places Of Interest:

MC leodganj , Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Bhagsunath, St. John's Church , Kunal Pathri, War Memorial.

Excursions:

Chirmaya Topovan- 10 kms, Dal Lake- 11 kms, Dharamkot- 11 kms, Triund -17 kms, Kareri- 22 kms, Kangra- 18 kms, Jwalamukhi- 56 kms, Nadaun- 10 kms, Chintpurni- 80 kms, Masroor- 40 kms, Trilokpur- 41 kms, Nurpur- 66 kms, Sujanpur Tira- 80 kms, Chamunda Devi Temple- 15 kms, Palampur- 35 kms, Pong Wild life Sanctuary.

Kullu Valley
Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul
Places of Interest:

At Kinnaur:
Bhabha Nagar, Nichar , Sangla Valley, Poari, Recong, Kalpa, Kothi, Ribba, Moorang, Pooh, Nako, Tashigang Gompa, Tilasangh Monastery.
At Spiti:
As Kullu is the valley of Gods we can say Spiti is the valley of Monasteries. Monasteries like Tabo, Gulling, Dhankar and Kee are located in this valley. Sumdo, Schichiling, Attergu, Kaza, Losar, Kunzam Pass.
At Lahaul:
Batal, Bara Singri Glacier, Koksar, Gondhla, Tandi, Bara Lacha Pass, Udaipur, Trilokinath Temple, Suraj Tal, Sarchu, Lake Chandra Tal, and some Monasteries viz. Kardang, Shashur, Tayl, Guru Ghantal.


PUNJAB
Places Of Interest:
Golden Temple, Akal Takht, Durgiana Temple, Jalianwalla Bagh, Saragarhi Gurudwara, Tower of Baba Atal, Academy of Fine Arts, Central Museum & S.G.Thakur Singh Art Gallery.

Excursions:
Gobindwal Sahib- 30 kms, Taaran- 22 kms, Baba Bakala Gurudwara- 45 kms, Ram Tirath-10 kms, Preet Nagar- 20 kms, Amanat Khan Sarai and Hari-ke-Patten- 38 kms.
Uttar Pradesh UTTAR PRADESH
Agra
Places Of Interest:
Agra Fort,Taj Mahal, Moti Masjid , Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb.

Excursions:
Fatehpur Sikri – 37kms, Mathura - 56kms.
Lucknow
Places Of Interest:
Residency, Bada Imam Bara, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad, Clock Tower, Shah Nazar Zoo, State Museum, Macchi Bhawan, Khurshid Mahal, Botanical Gardens, Picture Gallery.

Excursions:
Chinhat Lake- 13 kms, Kukrail Picnic Spot- 15 kms, Nawab Ganj Bird Sanctuary- 40 kms, Nimsar- 102 kms, Dudwa National Park- 60 kms.
Ayodhya
Places of Interest:
Hanumangarh, Janmasthan, Kanak Bhawan, Jain Temple, Treta-ke-Thakur, Mani-Parvat Nageshwar Nath Temple, Amawan Temple, Tulsi Chaura, Tulshi Smarak, Brahma Kund etc.
Allahabad
Places Of Interest:
Anand Bhawan (Home of the Nehru family), Allahabad Fort, Bhardwaj Ashram, Khusro's Tomb, Patlipuri Temple, Sangam, Swaraj Bhawan, Botanical Gardens, Allahabad Museum.

Excursions:
Kaushambi- 60 kms, Chitrakoot- 132 kms, Ayodhya – 171 kms.
   
Varanasi
Places of Interest: River Front, Alamgir Mosque, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Vishwanath Temple (Benaras Hindu University), Durga Temple, Sarnath, Archaeological Museum, Sarnath , Fort Museum, Ramnagar, Bharat Kala Bhavan Hindu University.
Rishikesh
Places Of Interest:
Bharat Temple, Rishi Kund & Raghunath Temple, Laxman Jhoola , Pushkar Temple , Shatrughan Temple, Muni-Ki-Reti , Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Parmath Niketan , Lakshman Temple, Sadanand Jhoola, Triveni Ghat, Shivanand Ashram, Kailash Ashram, Academy of Meditation.

Excursions:
Haridwar- 24 kms, Dehradun- 45 kms, Uttarkhand- 144 kms, Kedarnath- 228 kms, Badrinath- 203 kms, Gangotri- 253 kms, Yamnotri- 226 kms, Nilkanth- 16 kms, Mussourie -77 kms.
Dehradun
Places Of Interest:
Sahastradhara Cold Sulphur Springs, Tapkeshwar (Shiva) Temple, Robber's Cave, Lakshman Sidh, Tapovan, Botanical Garden of Forest Research Institute.

Excursions:
Rajiji National Park- 20 kms, Dhaulkhand Forest Reserve, Dakpathar- 45 kms, Chakrata Hill Resort- 94 kms.
Gangotri
Places Of Interest:
Submerged Shivling: A natural Shivling formed of rock, submerged in the river, where according to mythology, Lord Shiva sat when the Ganga first descended to earth. The Shivling is visible only when the water is clear in early winter.
Gaumukh Trek (23 Km): Snout of Gangotri glacier & source of the river Bhagirathi, Gomukh is located at an altitude of 4200 meters.
Yamnotri
Places Of Interest:
Yamnotri stands in the shadow of Banderpunch Mountain (6315 Meters, Temple of Yamnotri, Surya Kund, hot water spring, Divya Shila. Saptarshi Kund-10 K
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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.