TAJ MAHAL : Welcome to one of the Seven Wonders
of the World! For those of you who are romantic
at heart, this destination is unparalleled; the
synonym of India, the magnificent architecture
and the aesthetic beauty in White Makrana marble
invites everyone from the world over for an
experience of a lifetime.
Historically, it is the mausoleum of the mughal
Empress Mumtaz Mahal. The majestic and marvelous
tomb is a must visit for the historians and the
romantics alike since ages. The image of the one
of the man's proudest creation is unique as a
tomb and the grandeur associated with the mortal
remains is till date unmatched on Earth.
The splendid building is not only emperor Shah
Jahan's symbol of love for his beloved, or just
another example of the mughal architecture it is
a contribution to the world heritage.
This love's labor involved 22 long years of
effort by 20,000 odd people. The construction of
the tomb began in 1931, when Mumtaz Mahal passed
away while giving birth to Shah Jahan's 14th
child and was finally completed in 1953.
The description of the magnificence of the elegy
becomes wordless both at dawn and dusk. The view
of the beauty of the mausoleum remains
unsurpassed in human minds if seen glowing in
the light of the full moon.
RAJASTHAN : Welcome to the most picturesque
state of India, Rajasthan. The culturally rich
state of Rajasthan is popular for a range of
things. The elephants, camels, bird sanctuaries,
festivals and fairs, forts, luxury trains, folk
dance/music, arts/crafts, and royalty you name
it and Rajasthan has it. So the next time you
are planning a vacation for yourself, family or
friends do consider the royal land of Rajasthan.
In case you have already been there.
The diversity of this desert land is sure to
leave you spell bound. Rajasthan happens to be
the largest state of India with an area of 3.42
lac sq. kms. Rajasthan also boasts of being the
only desert of the sub continent, namely the
Great Indian Desert in combination with the
Aravali mountain range. The development in all
the aspects of life of the people of Rajasthan
has not faded the charisma, color and charm a
bit. The land still speaks of the chivalry of
its rulers; the palaces are evidence of the
royalty that reigned for centuries. Rajasthan is
the abode of the kings, that is, Raja's sthan
(place).
The magic of Rajasthan cannot be described as
beautifully but can only be done justice to by
experience. The lavish landscape of Rajasthan is
home to variety of birds and animals that are
rare and even endangered, like the desert fox
and the caracal. Amongst the best-known wildlife
areas are the Ranthambore National Park, the
sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Ghana National
Park and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The
beauty of these places never fails to capture
the hearts of the nature lovers. The Keoladeo
National Park used to the duck hunting reserve
of the kings at one point of time but today
features as one of the world heritage sites in
India.
KERALA : Kerala, God's Own Country is in short,
a bundle of goodies for you. India is proud of
this southern state because of the exotic
landscape, varied culture and customs, high
literacy rate approx. 90% and the enthusiasm of
the people. You are welcome to the kaleidoscopic
Kerala - the tourism destination of the future.
It is not surprising to note that innumerable
travelers and tourists flock to the southwest
tip of the Indian main land. In fact the
department of tourism of the state has been
repeatedly winning awards for their excellent
performance. The holiday packages to Kerala are
popular world over and appreciated by the
National Geographic and the Lonely Planet.
Besides the beautiful beaches and the mystifying
monsoons, the land of coconuts is bountiful in
terms of natural beauty indeed. The combination
of the simplicity and beauty of Kerala is
mesmerizing.
A part of your holiday in Kerala can also be
invested in rejuvenating yourself the natural
way. The naturalist branch of medicine, namely
Ayurveda is followed extensively in Kerala. The
travelers and the tourists may prevent their
ailments besides curing them. Right from the
immunization and longevity process to slimming
and beauty enhancements the range of treatments
cater to variety of people. There are several
curative and restorative packages being offered
to the travelers to Kerala.
BEACHES : Has the combination of Sun, Sand, Sea
and Surf ever tempted you to take a break from
the daily monotonous chores that you perform so
religiously? Indian visit reveals the balmy
beaches of India, the perfect escapade for the
fun loving holiday seekers. India with its long
coastline of 7500 kms, offers some of the most
exotic beach holidays in the world. The great
peninsula with the Indian Ocean in the middle
and accompanied by the Arabian Sea and the Bay
of Bengal on each side besides the two
archipelagos of Lakshadweep and Andamans is
perfect for beach holidays for tourists the
world over. The young state of Goa certainly
happens to be the Beach Capital of India. It
offers the perfect spot for the novice divers.
The blaze of glory, the beautiful waves, the
swinging palms and the many hues of the sky, the
nature is for sure at its best at the beaches.
India boasts of many beaches of Goa in the West,
Kovalam in the South and Gopalpur-On-Sea in the
East. Once a small fishing village Gopalpur-On-Sea
is now a major destination on the Beach tourism
map of India. So you may head towards any
direction of the Indian peninsula and be invited
to the sun bathed beaches. The never-ending
shores and the untouched oceanic horizons seem
to be mesmerizing. The photogenic dawn and dusks
at the beaches are sure to be repetitive visitor
to the shores. |