India Tour Packages

Thursday 11 October 2012

Fabulous West Bengal Tourist Places



A trip to West Bengal, which is a state that persuades almost every traveler with its extreme beauty. West Bengal tourism will enable you to travel around its tourist spots. Tour West Bengal landscape and make your travel unbelievable experiences. West Bengal is a land of natural beauty, exquisite lyrical poetry and passionate people. West Bengal situated in the east of India, it is draws out from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the South. This state shares international boundaries with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Hence it is a strategically important place. The state is interlocked by the other states like Sikkim, Assam, Orissa and Bihar. Hooghly and its tributaries - Mayurakshi, Damodar, Kangsabati and the Rupnarayan, enrich the soils of Bengal. The northern districts of Bengal like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Bihar (in the Himalayas ranges) are watered by the rivers Tista, Torsa, Jaldhaka and Ranjit. From the northern places (feet of Himalayas) to the tropical forests of Sunderbans, West Bengal is a land of incessant beauty. 

Kolkata
Kolkata, is the capital city of West Bengal, and it is one of the most well-liked tourist destinations in India. People not only from India, but also from other overseas countries come to visit this city of joy. The city of Kolkata provides its tourists, lots of streets, in terms of natural beauty, wonderfully built monuments and fun activities. At the same time, it provides them a deep approaching view of an extremely rich and intellectual culture. Place of origin of noted scholars, this city is also well-known for its education as well as trading sector. Thousands of people come here every year, to explore the beauty of this attractive place.





Darjeeling:
Darjeeling is a gorgeous hill-station, located in the Shivalik Hills of the Himalayas, in the state of West Bengal. It is a picturesque hilltop, with untouched attractiveness and motivating tourist spots to show off. It is internationally famous for its tea production and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Besides scenic grandeur, Darjeeling also offers spots considered a trekker's paradise. Nestled amidst the rolling mountains, this place offers a wonderful getaway for those looking for a meeting with nature.

Kalimpong:
This city is situated close to Darjeeling at an height of about 1250 m and has many places of tourist attractions like Kalibari, Kalimpong market, Gouripur House, Golf Course, Pedong Monastery, and Rishyap. Kalimpong and the surrounding area with its ideal location of 4000ft provide mild weather conditions throughout the year. For the visitor a 365 day holiday choice is available. From spring entering to rice harvest in autumn and getting wet in the monsoon rains and sharing a snow blanket in winter. Kalimpong is emerging a crucial holiday destination in the Eastern Himalayas. It is enclosed with forests and terraced agricultural land. From tropical foothills to the alpine regions there are 4000 species of flowering plants, including 400 species of orchids, ferns, mosses, grasses and medicinal plants. Floriculture is a major activity here. There are numerous flower gardens, many of them producing for sell overseas and the home market. 

Murshidabad:
Murshidabad is one of the nineteen districts in West Bengal. The district has a city with the same name. Located on the southern bank of the Bhagirathi, a branch of the Ganges River, the city was the capital of unbroken Bengal during the Mughal Empire. Talking about its origin, Murshidabad was named after Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, the Dewan of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. The past of Murshidabad dates back to the pre-historic times. Many kings and rulers had made it one of the things in their kingdom. During the British rule over India, Murshidabad remained a seat of management. 

Saturday 6 October 2012

Miraculous Uttar Pradesh Tourist Places

Uttar Pradesh is the most densely inhabited and fifth biggest state in India. Uttar Pradesh covers a large part of the closely settled Gangetic plain. Uttar Pradesh can be divided into three regions by different geographical conditions: Himalayan region - North, the Gangetic plains - Middle, and the Vindhyan hills and plateau - South. The capital of Uttar Pradesh is Luckhnow.

Uttar Pradesh Tourist Attractions
Uttar Pradesh tourist places like- agra, Varanasi, Mathura, allahbad, Jhansi and Gwalior completes it. Uttar Pradesh has a great Indian history. Famous as city of Nawabs, Luckhnow is most visited place in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has many well-known monuments. Tajmahal, one of the seven wonders in the world is situated in Agra. Palace of Rani Laxmi Bai, known as Rani Mahal, is the attraction of Jhansi; on the other hand, Rumi Darwaza is the popular gateway of Luckhnow.

Kanpur:
Kanpur is one of the well-known and significant manufacturing centres in Uttar Pradesh. It is located on the shore of the river Ganga. Kanpur is one of the main Uttar Pradesh tourist attractions/places. Kanpur is well known for good quality of leather and cloth goods. Now Kanpur has become the one of the most famous industrial cities with aviation, leather industries, and cotton, vegetable and flour oil mills, and sugar refineries. Kanpur is originally called as Kanhpur. It is believed that Kanpur is founded by the king Hindu Singh. The name Kanpur is derived from the word Kanhiyapur. Later the name Kanpur is abbreviated into ‘Cawnpore’. It is abbreviated under the British Raj. It is also known as one of the Hindi speaking belt after Delhi. The place Kanpur is also called as leather city of world and economic capital of the state Uttar Pradesh. Not only it is famous for industries, but it is also famous for spiritual centers, amusement park, historical structure etc. The main tourist attractions of Kanpur include Jajmau, Jain glass temple, Kanpur memorial church, Sri Radha Krishna temple.

Agra:
Agra in Uttar Pradesh is one of the main renowned tourist destinations in the world. The city embraces the architectural wonders of the world called Taj Mahal. The wonderful monument was built by Shah Jahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and therefore is called as the symbol of Love. The fort of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra and the outstanding tomb of Akbar situated at Sinkandara are worth paying a visit.

Allahabad: 
Allahabad is one of the most holy cities of the state, Uttar Pradesh. The place is the center of attraction for the spiritual population. Being the major place to enjoy you the religious festivities, Allahabad is visited by tourists all the year round. Kumbh Mela organized once in 12 years pulling the devotees from all over the world. Some significant tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh, located in the city of Allahabad are Patalpuri Shrine, the citadel of Allahabad, Akshay Vat and Ashoka Pillar.

Banaras: 
Banaras also called as Varanasi and it is one of the oldest cities of India. A visit covering all the tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh will stay unfinished without a visit to Banaras. Banaras is well known for its river fronts or hills. The place is visited by the spiritual population all the year round. Some major ghats worth visiting in Banaras include Chauki Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Asi Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Dashashwamedha Ghat.

Friday 7 September 2012

Enchanting Rajasthan Tours

Rajasthan the Land of palaces Rajas and Maharajas is situated in India and the place is a delight of all kinds of tourists. Rajasthan is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. Its magnificence and fanciful charm of the sound forts and palaces, breathtaking lakes, exotic wildlife, simmering golden deserts, the fascinating culture that depicts the sense of valor, pride and honor of the state, Rajasthan. Tourism opportunities in Rajasthan are enormous. Rajasthan tourism puts forward a great variety of tour and travel experiences. Whether it is sand banks, Desert safari, forts and palaces, the colorful tribal life or the fairs and festivals of Rajasthan, travelers to Rajasthan are guaranteed of a truly regal experience.

Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan:
Rajasthan, the Royal State of India, is recognized as the royal home of the great Indian Maharajas who have handled to maintain their traditional majesty. The glory of rulers of Rajasthan are still alive and is well preserved by the people of Rajasthan specifically through maintain the majestic forts and palaces. Many of these forts and palaces keep hold of their old charm and tradition. Although some of the royal residences have been now turned into heritage hotels, the visitors can still experience the magic of India's regal past. A few of the forts and palaces of Rajasthan are as follows; Amber Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Gadsisar Sagar, Jaigarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Jal Mahal, Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort.

Fairs of Rajasthan:
The festivity of the fairs make the Rajasthan a royal place for the tourists. The traditions are very much alive and traditional fairs are held all the year round marked by colorful costumes and cultural performances in Rajasthan. A few of the fairs of Rajasthan are Banganga Fair, Karni Mata Fair, Khatu Shyamji Fair, Sikar Nagaur Fair Rajasthan, Pushkar Fair, and Urs Fair Ajmer etc.


Festivals of Rajasthan:

Festivals are a unique and recurrent aspect of the lives of Rajasthan. Festivals are a source of lavish enjoyment and pageantry a part of daily rituals In Rajasthan. The festivals and celebrations vary from the religious to the popular and some are also connected with commerce such as the camel and cattle fairs. Rajasthan has all the common Hindu and Muslim festivals that are renowned in India. Rajasthan Festivals are a symbol of the vivacious spirit of the people of the state. Numerous festivals fill up this dull state with bright colors. Some of the main festivals of Rajasthan are Brij Festival, Camel Festival, Desert Festival, Gangaur Festival, Kajli Teej, Marwar Festival, Mewar Festival, Summer Festival, Teej Festival, Elephant Festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, Kite Festival, Kota Dussehra and Shekhawati Festival etc.

Rajasthan Pilgrimages:
Rajasthan is blessed with lots of temples and pilgrimage hubs. The temples and pilgrimage hubs are really notable for its charm of brilliance and architecture. The temples also speak of the golden past and the tradition of the incredible Rajasthan. A few of the temples and pilgrimage hubs of Rajasthan are Ajmer Sherif, Rankpur Jain Temple, Dilwara Jain Temples and Eklingi Temple etc.




Rajasthan Desert Safari:

A safari through the charming land of Rajasthan is an adventurous means to discover the true colors of the state. There's so much to experience and be glad about the perfect natural beauty, eternal traditions, lively culture and a great populace. Safari trip will take the tourists to the paradise on earth. The safari trip contains of Camel Safari, Jeep safari and Horse Safari.