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Holiday in Madhya Pradesh- By Mukti Sharma
... The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is in the months of November –
February. In the months of April, May and June the temperature soars quite
high touching more than 40 Deg C. But then if you want to a number of
tigers at a time then this hot season is good, as the wild cats come out
to drink water and can be seen in groups.... ....
A
walk through the Walled City – Jodhpur - By Kanika
Manekshaw
... Life in Jodhpur focuses very much around the Fort. The bazars of the
old city are gathered around the tall clock tower with the different areas
assigned to different trades. Jalori Gate and Sojati Gate are especially
famous for the Bandhni Work. Bandhni Work can be found both in cotton
cloth.....
Varanasi
Ghats - Banaras- By Adrayee Kunkun
...Banaras is supposed to be founded by Lord Shiva – Varanasi or
Banaras is one of the oldest living cities of World. It is also one of the
oldest pilgrims of India. Each year it attracts thousands of devotees,
students, pilgrimers who come here and stay for long periods. It is
supposed one who dies in Varanasi attains Moksha. Varanasi is all about
the Ghats, chain of stone steps. Some of the famous Ghats are Asi Ghat,
Kedara Ghat, Chauki Ghat, Chaumsathi Ghat, Dashaswamedh ghat, manikarnika
Ghat, scindia ghat.....
Gangtok
Hills - The Ravine Beauty - By Mukti Sharma
.... Right above the town is the Enchey Monastery. A small two storey
Nyingmapa Gompa, built in the middle Ninteenth Century is blessed by the
Tantrik Master Druptob Karpo, who is still renowned for his capability to
fly. Enchey Monastery holds the famous annual Mask Dance or Chaam done by
the local Lamas. The walk down the Echney Monastery leads to Flower Show
... ..
Beautiful
Beaches of India- By Mrinale Gupta
.... See the coral reefs and the tortoise swimming here. (The Lakshadweep
Islands are the only Islands in India which have the Coral Reefs). Watch
out the thrill of discovery and the access to the seascape well beyond the
bounds of the human discovery imagination. Play with the froth, swim in
the layers of waters, feel the touch of the reefs, dip into the sea and
the sea animals for yourself. .... ..
Amusement
Parks – Best Family Outing - By Padma Sambhave
.... The Land of India has abundance of Amusement Parks and they seem to
be growing day by day. Be it the Ocean Park of Hyderabad, Nicco Park of
Kolkatta, Essel World of Mumbai or the Veegaland Park of Cochin. Going to
any of these parks can be entertaining for the entire family. With the
mass of Entertainment funs..... ..
Konark
- An Epilogue - By Mukti Sharma
.... There has been no other word given to the Sun Temple, its there for
ages, the majestic Sun Temple at Konark. Konark is one of the Indias
Signature buildings and the place Konark stand simply for it. There is
another name given by the sailors of the Sea – The Black Pagoda. Its
called Black Pagoda in contrast to the whitewashed Jagganath of Puri.
Originally, near the coast, Konark was visible from the sea..... ..
Chokhi
Dhani - Jaipur - By Rajat Tyagi
....What attracts tourists from all over the world to this man made
village is the ambiance on a whole. In the evening there are light and
dance programs. Artists, dancers and musicians present their best in the
amphi theater of Chokhi Dhani. There are the Camel rides and the stalls of
Rajasthani Culture. The freworks.....
Padmanabhapuram
- Largest Wooden Palace in India - By Manjulika Chattopdhyay
....The entrance is comparatively simple – though there are heavy
carvings on the hood. The entrance is called the Poomukham. After the
entrance Hall, there is the Audience hall. The floor of this Hall is
polished with a special compound of crushed coconut shells, egg white and
plant juices – which makes the floor exceptionally gleaming. There is
also the Upparikka Malika or the four storeyed Kings quarters. The
Manthrasala is the Council Chamber .....
Jim
Corbett National Park- By Aruna Singh
....It was the time when tigers came out for the shikar/ prey. It was
ride different from the morning one, with the rugged terrains and less
number of trees. There were large number of grass lands – we were
lucky enough to see a tiger with its two cubs crossing the Jungle road.
The magnificence which Corbett has described in his books is so much real.
Silence prevailed as the Tiger went by. That was the first and last sight
of a tiger walking in the open ... .....
The
Colors of Pithora Paintings- By Aruna Singh
....Pitharo, the famous painting of Gujarat has a different significance.
Pitharo is linked with life and death – the walls are painted to
usher happiness and prosperity and are also painted to vanish pain and bad
luck. The Pitharo is executed by the Witch Doctors .....
Nathula
Pass - Trekking the Rough Terrain- By Mukti Sharma
....Nathula Pass stands as the Indo China Border. A thin Barbed wire
divides the two lands – India and China. 45 years have passed since
the Sino – India War, when this Border has been again opened for the
common man to see. Rain drips at the window panes of our cab which is
there to take us to the heights of Nathula Pass. The Red and Purple
flowers bliss themselves across the Army Area which.....
The
Days of Haveli - Chandni Mahal- By Shreyas Kabuliwala
....Shopping Malls have changed the entire way of Shopping. These two –
three level high storied buildings, fully covered and Air Conditioned,
with famous food joints and sections for all sorts of varities, the
shopper is at ease. Multiplexes Theaters have made the choice more easy.
But despite of all these advantages, these Shopping Malls have a major
drawback – the prices. The prices of things seem to be
skyrocketing.......
Shopping
Malls an Expensive Foray- By Mukti Sharma
....Shopping Malls have changed the entire way of Shopping. These two –
three level high storied buildings, fully covered and Air Conditioned,
with famous food joints and sections for all sorts of varities, the
shopper is at ease. Multiplexes Theaters have made the choice more easy.
But despite of all these advantages, these Shopping Malls have a major
drawback – the prices. The prices of things seem to be
skyrocketing.......
Tribal
Life of India- By Jaypee Mishra
....The people which we see in the normal day to day life are ones –
who speak the same language, wear almost the same clothes and have the
same variety of food. So where is the question of Tribes being ALIVE come
from? And do they exist. For all those who are in doubt – there are
tribes in India. Several of them and covering all the parts of the
country....
Khajuraho
and North India - By Shreya Sanyal
....Depicting the Hindus – Madhya Pradesh being a major Hindu
Society, the Temples were made by the Chandela Rajputs. Chandelas ruled
this part of India from 10th to 12th century and it took 100 years to
build the Khajuraho Temples...
Travel
Themes to IndiaBy Mridula Paranjpe
....India as a Country has many attractions – of the hill stations,
beaches, seas, deserts and the tea estates. But apart from these, there
are other things too. Indian Delicacies are one of the most sought after
food of the world. Still, there are...
Mandu - Rani Roomatis Land- By Kanika Dave
....The uniqueness of Adalaj Ki Vav lies in the fact that there are
Islamic Motifs too are carved on the walls of this Hindu Vav. The details
of how this Vav was constructed is also written in Sanskrit and Pali
language. The Vav also works as a air – conditioner as there is a
sharp difference of six degrees......
Adalaj
Ki Vav - Ahmedabad, City Unvisited- By Adi Vayu
....The uniqueness of Adalaj Ki Vav lies in the fact that there are
Islamic Motifs too are carved on the walls of this Hindu Vav. The details
of how this Vav was constructed is also written in Sanskrit and Pali
language. The Vav also works as a air – conditioner as there is a
sharp difference of six degrees......
Delhi s Humayuns Tomb- By Shivanand Bhosle
....The Tomb was built by Bega Begum; Persian Queen of Humayun, who built
this mosulem in the memory of her beloved husband. Built in the duration
of 1562 – 1572 A.D.; it was the Persina Architect Mirak Mirza
Ghiyuath. The Humayun's Tomb is built on the Muslim Ideology that the
Heaven/Jannat is ......
Jispa
– Live in No Mans Land- By Mukti Sharma
....Jispa – a tiny town in Himachal Pradesh is 20 kms from Keylong,
this place is quite close to Bara – Lacha – La Pass ( 12000 ft)
- the highest motorable road in the World. Most of the travelers have
described it as a place which seems primitive and out of the world.
Beautiful as it is, this place has the charms of a different land. Sounds
of the bells and the steps of the sheeps on the stones and the shadow of
the moon on the river, its one of the best places in the world.......
Puri
- Sand Idols-- By Mukti Sharma
....Keeping a estimated distance from the sea, is the primary thing. This
work is not simply a work – its a understanding – of the sea, of
the waves and the winds - in all the various moods of the nature. Its
tough as it requires a lot of patience. Putting all this what comes out is
a beautiful work of art – in the form of various sand
sculptures........
Stained
Glass Churches in India-- By Nidhi Gadgil
....The Stained Glasses used in the Churches have a different story.
These Stained Glasses depict characters and scenes from Bible. It also
pictures the lives of saints from half of the 9th century. The technique
used in making and painting pictures in STAINED GLASSES originated
in Egypt and Mesopotamia. There is a vivid difference between the common
Glass......
Miniature
Paintings - Indian Souveniers-- By Anandi Chitvandan
....Miniature Paintings inscribed on palm leaves depict the various
Mughal stories, with kings, queens, servants, chariots, horses,
palanquins, trees, birds, fruits, grass, temples, forts, mountains and
rivers painted on them. The old Miniature Paintings are the true mirror of
the old age – with the palaces, wars and festivals painted in their
true colors. Once made on ivory.... ....
The
Beaches of Lakshadweep-- By Mukti Sharma
....There are two options – either you can lazily lie down the sand
beaches or you can take a dip in the sea waters and forget the rest. For
those love to lie under the sea – there are a number of sea side
stalls furnished with all the goodies to serve the tourists. Other can
enjoy the water sports like rafting, snorkeling, para - sailing, para -
jumping and sports like that. Other activities which are very popular in
Lakshadweep Islands are Swimming Classes, Underwater Swimming Classes,
kayaks, sail boating and Tuna Fishing.... ....
Ranikhet
- Heaven of Uttaranchal- By Kanishka Dave
.... Ranikhait is a small beautiful village and may be natures favourite
child for I havent witnessed a place as pure, screen and untouched by the
expanse of modern life as this. And for any nature lover, who desires to
be lost in the vast expance of nature, to be cuddled by green grasses and
artistic trees, for anyone who truely desires a vaccation from the
concreates of life that we build our nests on Ranikhait is a destination
that sure will stir your soul.... ....
Vrinadavan
- Home of Lord Krishna- By Krishna Ayyer
.... A traveller should visit that destination in India because it shows
our culture, our religiion & moreover will give you a feeling that our
Indian culture is great. In the urban lands, people are getting more &
more westernised, they are forgetting their culture but after reaching
Vrindavan, one will realize that even westerners want to be oriental, to
feel the chastity of orientals.. ....
Mumbai
- The City Of Paranoids- By Mukti Sharma
.... It is the financial capital of India & also a very beautiful &
exciting place. This city is the capital of Maharashtra also & Indian
cinema i.e. "Bollywood." Apparantly this city is very beautiful,
informative, historical place which is also a hub of Indian fashion.. ....
Allahabad
- The Religious City- By Anjali Srivastava
....A traveler should visit Allahabad as it is a historical city of
India. It was once the capital of India. Anand Bhawan, Swaraj University
is famous for its sacred sentiments of Hindus. So to know our legancy one
should visit Allahabad. ....
Bihar
- The Gate Of Knowledge- By Atal Rao
..... .. if one wants to know what India is about what a culture and
heritage lies between the sheets of Indian culture. Nalanda University,
Bodhgaya, Darbhanga, are some famous places of Bihar...
Vaishno
Devi - Pilgrims of Jammu and Kashmir- By Arjun Tyagi
..... ..The place half way is known as'Ardhkuvari', there is a small
temple that one can go for worship. There are many hotels and
Dharamshallas where one can take rest and then continue wth the journey.
There are many food points on the way. Apart from the food points. Try out
the famous Rajma Chawal of this place.....
Kolkata
- The New Face of Calcutta- By Aryan Mukherjee
..... I visited the place where Swami Vivekanand lived and agained
enlightenment. He was the keen flower of Swami Ramkrishan Paramhansa who
was a devotee of Goddess Durga. Its a place of the intellectuals like
Nobel Lauterate Rabindra Nath Tagore, Satyajit Ray and Osho ....
Lotus
Temple - The Jewel Of Delhi- By Nukhtar Begum
..... visitors come to maintain silence as it disturb the environment of
that religious place & so there to visit and see the surroundings of
that place. In that, one can feel more peace and comnfortable from
da-to-day busy schedule. A visitors have to go their to see the sulphure
of Lotus Temple. And see the design and analyze how one can make a temple
in . ....
The
Beauty Of Hills - Tripura- By Anjum Quazi
..... Mention may be made of Ujjyanta palace and Neer Mahal which are
real eye-catching. Apart from that, the state has many characteristics
items like cloths, handicrafts and much more the destination awaits many
more visitors to get fascinate with. ....
Kali
Temple - Tripura - By Mukti Sharma
...... The hallowed of the temple or the mysterious lake whose
inhabitants surface the water to the fed by the worshipper's, Udaipur
Matabari is bound to leave a lasting impression on the mind of a wayfarer.
Just like other beautiful temples - like the Khajuraho Temple, the Sun
Temple, Thanjavur Temple, Meenakshi temple and the Golden temple......
Shantiniketan
- The Home of Calcutta - By Mridula Chattopadhyay
......And this place is also famous for some of its famous Indian
Personalities who have studied here like - Indira Gandhi !But then there
are also some other things one should not miss out while in West Bengal -
the Bengal Tigers in Sundarbans and rivers like Brahamaputra River ....
Mangalore
- The Hidden Swarg - By Kapil Vastu
......the city of Mangalore is neglected to the extent of not even having
the basic drainage facilities. The infrastructure is in poor condition.
But the natural beauty of the place is worth seeing. It's a treat for the
eyes. The sea and the forts in the city attract.......
Kerala
- The Coastal Paradise - By Vranda Singh
......The state can be reached by various ways- railways, airways. Kerala
boasts of three airports, Calicut in north, thiruvananthpuram in south and
Kochi in center. Trivandrum matches the status ....
Rishikesh
- The Play Of The Ganges - By Varna Singh
......I visited is Rishikesh. Infact, I go there every 3-6 months.
Rishikesh is a beautiful city / town situated on a mountain-hill top. I
did water rafting here, the thing for which Rishikesh is famous the world
over. The dip in the holy Ganges was also memorable....
Kathmandu
- The City of Hills and Temples - By Mukti Sharma
......The beauty of the sights were as in Darjeeling filled with
Greenery, the hills of Munnar or the breathtaking view of Kashmir of
India. Its not the eyes of the beholder but the charismatic charm of the
nature that catches the eyes of the beholder....
The
Story Of the Goddess and the Valley of Kashmir - By Mirza Sanyal
......there are three main places in this yatra one is Ardhkuwari, second
is Mata's Bhawan and third is Bharav Mandir. Till afternoon we reached at
Ardhkuwari where we again took the darshan ticket then we got the darshan
of Ardhkuwari.
Assam
- The Lush Green Valley Of The Mountains - By Bhupen Hazarika
.....I went through the place Assam, wow!! this place
is really the best I have ever visited my entire life the exotic location
and the surrounding made me feel for sometime that I have viewed the
heaven morning hours before the sun rises, in the chilling winter morning
you can feel your hands get froze and you start saying ooze ooze! Don't
you?
Scotland Of
India - Shillong - Mukti Sharma
.....I would suggest a visit to this beautiful city to any traveler not
only because of the beautiful landscape but also because of the hospitable
nature of the people here. The hospitality of the people was so avid once
I reached Gangtok. And then there were so many places to see in Gangtok
like the Nathu La Pass, Tosmgo Lake and the Mountanieering
Institiute......
Lotus
Temple - The Architectural Marvel - By Sugandha Singh
.....What catches tour eyes the architectural marvel which this temple
denotes.As soon as you enter there, beautiful flowers welcome you. The
moment you enter inside the temple, you'll see everything so calm and
quite. One can sit there for hours in deep silence, which seems as soul
enlightening. Every temple is filled with hustle, ......
Goa - The Unnerving
Experience . - By Akkruti Sanyal
...I also visited the Anjuna Beach of Goa simply to enjoy the beauty of
the sea and the watersports. Baga beach along with a dip in the medicinal
springs made my visit to Goa a thrilling experience.
Kerala - The
Unexplored Beauty - By Mukti Sharma
...These islands are surrounded by backwards, which give Kerala its own
unique identity, distinct from the rest of India. The state of Kerala has
everything which a tourist craves for - you name it and it has got it!
.........
The
Blue Legacy - Andamans- By Vaidahi Sharma
....No other place in the world can boast of such luminiscent turquoise
and perfect blend of blue and green as the islands of Andamans. If an
artist were to describe the beauty of heaven it would be quite similar to
the beautiful sea beaches of andamans.........
Banaras - The
Oldest Living City Of The World - By Mridula Tyagi
A place revered the world over for its rivers especially the river
Ganges, religious hymns and the temples has been exquisitively described
in this page! Come experience it on your own.
Exploration of
Royal Land - Jaipur - By Prakriti Ahuwalia
Prakriti Ahuwalia speaks about her venture in Jaipur. She got many places
to wander like the famous Hawa Mahal, the royal City Palace and the rich
culture. Read word by word to know more about the Royal land.
Gangtok
- The Buddhist Hub of Sikkim - By Deepti Nanda
Gangtok is situated on the bank of river Tusta, surrounded by mountains
all over. It’s a pictorial representation of heaves, I must say. The
lord of Orchids, a very beautiful place.
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