Friday, 30 March 2012

Lancaster of India – Ludhiana

Ludhiana is a most densely populated city of India located in the state of Punjab. It got its name from the Lodhi dynasty in the year 1480. The river Satluj divides Ludhiana from the city of Jalandhar. Ludhiana is worldwide popular for textile and light engineering industries. One of the most popular university, the Punjab Agricultural University is also located on the outskirts of Ludhiana. It organizes the Kisaan Mela every year. Ludhiana is also an important pilgrimage centre of the Sikhs as there are many Gurudwaras in and around the city.
Places to visit in Ludhiana: 
 
There are many places tourist and sightseeing attractions in Ludhiana. The fort of Lodhi, which was built by Sikander Lodhi around 500 years back is situated on the banks of river Sutlej. It is a famous historical construction. About 10 km. from Ludhiana is situated the famous Gurudwara Shrimanji Sahib Alamgir. This place is significant because it was here that the pacifist Sikh kin was converted to a martial community by the last Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The 'Khalsa' was introduced here by him. Every year in December, a fair is held. Another place of interest is the Phillaur fort which is now a place of police training center. Designed by Dewan Mohkam Chand, it is a historical fort of ancient times.
Pir-I-Dastgir shrine is a famous shrine of Peer Abdul Kadar Gilani that draws both Hindu and Muslim devotees towards it. It is located in the north-west part of Ludhiana. Some of the some other places of religious importance are Gurudwara Charan Kamal, Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon, the famous tombs of Hussain Khan and Bahadur Khan and the Bilwanwali Masjid. A place of popular tourist attraction is the Nehru Rose Garden spread over an area of 30 acres in the posh area of Ludhiana. About 17,000 plants and 1600 varieties of roses and numerous fountains make this place a centre of relaxation. A rose festival is held here every year. Located on the GT Road, 6 km. from the main city, is a fantabulous tiger safari known as the Tiger Zoo. Varieties of majestic tigers can be seen here.
A lovely amusement park, the main attraction not only for the kids but all age groups is the amazing Harry's World. The main attractions are ice-skating and snowfall. It boasts to be the third biggest indoor snow world. The rural museum and the war museum are other places tourists visit. Ludhiana, also known as 'Lancaster of India' has become quite famous as a tourist attraction city International Flights Tickets .
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Thursday, 29 March 2012

visit to agra

visit to agra

A tour to Agra, one of the favorite tourist attractions in India, will lead you through a sequence of historical monuments and structures, offering a ride to the past, decades down the line. Generally believed to have been discovered by Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Ruler of Delhi Sultanate in the year 1504, Agra offers a host of sightseeing options that present themselves as some of the most visited tourist attractions in Agra.

The Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance, has almost become synonymous with the city of Agra. The stunning structure of the Taj, one of the excellent Agra tourist attractions, was conceived by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the fond memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Acclaimed as one of the three World Heritage Sites, it embodies grandeur and grace alike.

Agra Fort : Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite building, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Aam, Diwani-I-Khas and musanman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment beside Jahangirs place, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal.


Itmad - Ud Daula : To the north of the fort and across the river Yamuna are several fine examples of Mughal architecture. The Itmad -Ud -Daula as a by the Empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg , is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work marble screens.

Chini Ka Roza : The tomb of Afzal Khan, the persian poet and minister at Shah Jehan's court gets its name from the brightly coloured glazed tiles that decorate it . Lies just 1km beyond itmad -ud -daula.

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

visit to jharkhand

visit to jharkhand


Jharkhand came up as an independent state on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand Tourism attracts the tourists with its unforgettable places of tourist interest. The state famously known as land of woods is a nice place to visit. Most of the parts of the state are covered with tribal area. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east. The state is mostly covered by the forests, wildlife sanctuaries, minerals and industries. The tourist places in Jharkhand are

Hundru fall

Swarnarekha river falls from a height of 320 feet making a wonderful scene, Hundru fall. During rainy season it takes a formidable form but in summer it turns into an exciting picnic spot in Jharkhand

Jonha Falls

Jonha is about 40 km. away from Ranchi. There is also a tourist rest house which has Lord Gautam Budha’s temple within its premises. The falls are named after Gautam as Gautamdhara too, it is approachable by road. The tourists can go up to Gautamdhara station by train also.

Sun Temple

Sun Temple is at a distance of about 39 km from Ranchi on Tata Road near Bundu. The elegant Sun temple is fashioned in the form of huge chariot with richly decorated 18 wheels and seven live like horses ready to take off. A pond is located within the temple premises serving as a sacred place for Chhathavratis. The place is actually a nature’s bounty to the people of Chotanagpur. The all weather motor able road up to the temple premises is likely to attract tourists who will be captivated to behold the newly built sun temple in the placid and serene surrounding leading to its celestial beauties.
visit to jaipur

Jaipur is also popularly known as the 'Pink City', is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of 3.1 million.

Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present, Jaipur is a major business centre with all requisites of a metropolitan city.

Jaipur has some big and famous areas in India like Mansarovar, Vaishali Nagar, Sanganer, Jhotwara, Amba-Bari, Raja Park etc.

The city is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets which are laid out into six sectors separated by broad streets 34 m (111 ft) wide. The urban quarters are further divided by networks of gridded streets. Five quarters wrap around the east, south, and west sides of a central palace quarter, with a sixth quarter immediately to the east. The Palace quarter encloses a sprawling palace complex, (Hawa Mahal), formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort, which was the residence of the King Sawai Jai Singh II, crowns the hill in the northwest corner of the old city. The observatory, Jantar Mantar, is one of the World Heritage Sites.[2] Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and India.

In 1876 Jaipur was colored in terracotta pink to welcome Prince Albert, and thus the name “Pink City” was attached with the city.[3]

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Visit to Shilong

Visit to Shilong

The capital of Meghalaya, Shilong lies on the eastern part of the state. Perched at an altitude of 1,520 meters (4,990 feet) above sea level, the city stretches for about 6 km on an elevated tract. It is situated on a plateau bound on the north by the Umiam gorge, on the northwest by the great mass of the Diengiei Hills that rise up to a height of 1,823 meters (6077 ft.) above sea level, and on the northeast by the hills of the Assam valley. The Umshyrpi and the Umkhra rivers, which finally merge and form the Umiam River, water it. Shilong is at distance of 104 km from Guwahati, 295 km from Kaziranga, 578 km from Siliguri and 658 km from Darjeeling. The climate is hot and humid during summers. The monsoons arrive in June and it rains almost until the end of August. It is quite cold during winters.

Waterfalls

*    Tour to Shilong The Crinoline Falls is about 12-13 m in height and lies to the west of  the Survey of India Office. There is a swimming pool at the base of the falls.

*    The Gunner's Falls 1 is about 24-26 m in height and is near the military establishment  on the Upper Shilong road. It is about 1.6 km from the GPO.

*    The Gunner's Falls 2 lies a km away from the Happy Valley amidst picturesque locales.

*    The Spread Eagle Falls or Sati Falls is located about a mile away from the Polo Ground.  It is a famous picnic spot.

Saturday, 24 March 2012

Visit to Anantha giri hills.

Anantagiri is also famous as summer resort place. Anantagiri in Andhra Pradesh is sure to sweep every tourist off the feet with its natural beauty and beautiful hill resort. Nature lovers and tourists are attracted by unchallenged beauty of this place. The journey from Visakhapatnam to Anantagiri offers unforgettable vistas ranging from thick forests to scintillating sunrise and sunset. The hill resort of Anantagiri is perfect retreat to the blistering summer months.

The Bhavanasi Lake Anantagiri is referred to as the Badrinath of the South.

Anantagiri is more of a health station that replenishes your energies and rejuvenates you to the soul. Indeed Anantagiri is a great getaway from the pollution and stress of the city life that gets unbearable with the heat and the dust of the summers.

Anantagiri is located of the top of the Elysian Tirumala Hills approximately 17 km from Araku valley, which is 112 kms from Visakhapatnam.Anantagiri is the located among the ranges of the Eastern Ghats at a distance of 40 km from Visakhapatnam .