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THE INDIAN WONDERTAJ MAHAL
Northern India has its own significance due to
diverse culture amazing monuments, wildlife,
rivers, religion and climate.
Taj Mahal is one of the seven man-made wonders
of the world.The entire north India from
north-west to north-east is also very important,
strategically and from country's safety point of
view as well, as it borders Pakistan in the
north-west, China in north and north-east, Nepal
and Bhutan in north-east. The pride of India is
the beautiful Taj Mahal which was built by Shah
Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz.
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KASHMIR- PARADISE ON EARTH
Mughal Emperor exclaimed "Gar Bar-ru-e-Zamin Ast
Hamin Ast ,Hamin Ast Hamin Asto. Meaning if
there is paradise on this earth This is it, this
is it, this is it.
Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India,
Kashmir is a many faceted diamond, changing
character with the seasons - always extravagantly
beautiful.Three Himalayan ranges, Karakoram,
Zanaskar and Pir Panjal - snow capped,majestic,
frame the landscape from northwest to northeast.
They are the birthplace of great rivers which
flow through the Kashmir valley.RajTaringini the
chronology of the Kashmir Kings written by
Kalhana eulogizes the beauty of Kashmir as
follows"Kasmira Parvati Paroksh Tat Swami ch
Maheswara". Meaning Kashmir is as beautiful as
Goddess Parvati manifest and its owner is Lord
Shiva Himself"
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HERITAGE OF UTTARANCHAL
Dehradun,the capital of Uttaranchal is one of the
best tourist places in India
The Kumaon and the Garhwal offers the traveller
an array of well preserved flora and fauna,
wildlife and breathtaking views of snowcapped
peaks and green valleys. The Kumaon region boast
of some of the best National Parks and Wildlife
sancturies like the famous Corbett National Park.
Complementing the Kumaon region is the temple
city of Haridwar and Rishikesh, the abode of the
worship for devout Hindus.  
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EXCITING HIMACHAL
Himachal is gods own abode and a land of many
splendoursmountains, landscapes,deep
valleys,ice-covered peaks, snow-fed rivers,
ancient temples, and historic buildings.. A
never ending list of natures treasures.

North India, strategically, most important part
of India has shaped the course of India's
historical and cultural evolution over the last
3500 years. The three main religions - Hinduism,
Buddhism and Jainism the origin of sacred river
Ganga, Yamuna and sources of many other important
rivers are in northern India. The mighty
Himalayas from Himachal Pradesh to Arunachal
Pradesh safeguarding the country are also part of
the northern India. Delhi, the capital of India
has seen the battle between many emperors and has
been ruled by them from time to time.
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NORTHERN BEAUTIES- THE ARCHITECTURAL WONDER IN
STONE
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna,
Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul
of the country.
Within a radius of 3 kilometres, on the banks of
the river Yamuna, rises the crescent-like Agra
Fort. Designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D.,
the fort is surrounded by a 70 foot high wall. It
houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous
palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal,
Diwan-i-khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid. The
fort has four gates and is enclosed by a double
barricaded wall of red sand stone. Many buildings
were constructed within the fort of which very
few remain till date. One of the most significant
ones is the multistoreyed Jahangiri Mahal built
by Akbar for his wife Jodha Bai. The Mahal is
reached through an impressive gateway and its
inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls,
profuse carvings on stone, exquisitely carved
heavy brackets, piers and cross beams. Most of
the panels in the eastern hall are decorated with
the Persian styled stucco paintings in gold and
blue.
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SPLENDOURS OF WEST
Exotic locations in the Western part of India
adds charm to the Indian beauty.
The name 'Gujarat' is said to have been derived
from the Prakrit Gujjar Ratta or Gujjar Rashtra -
the land of Gujjars - a tribe that entered India
with the Huns in ancient time and wandering
through Punjab and Rajasthan, settled in western
India.Even before the advent of the Aryans,
Gujarat had trade links with the ancient
civilisation of Sumer, Babylon, Assyria and
Egypt. The pre-Arayan Harappan culture survived
here for over five centuries after it was
destroyed in Sind and Punjab. The ancient port of
Lothal excavated recently has been identified as
one of the most important centres of the 4500
years old Indus Valley Civilisation.
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MAHARASTRIAN DELIGHTS
Welcome to the city that never sleeps!
Pulsating, Alive, On the Move, Vibrant, Fun --
this is Mumbai. The most modern city in India, it
captures the spirit of the changing pace set by
liberalization and modernisation.
Maharastra- The Great Land, as the name suggests,
offer an abundant diversity of riches. Located in
the northern centre of peninsular India,
Maharastra is surrounded by the Arabian Sea in
the West and the state of Gujarat, Madhya
Pradesh,Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on its
sides. Since ancient times, Maharastra has been
known for its rugged people. The Mughal empire
tried their best to keep control of this region,
however time and again their attacks were
repelled by the Marathas. It was only after
defeating Marathas that the English managed to
establish their rule in India.  
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RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan, one of the most colorful and vibrant
state of India is proudly associated with
northern India.
Rajasthan The Land Of Kings is an enduring
legacy to Indias history. Its diversified
landscape of desert,lush plains and wooded
Aravalli hills, since time immemorial has
inspired poets,painters and writers. From the
grim,impregnable forts of the kingdoms of Marwar
and Amber to the delicate frescoes and screen
work of Shekhavati and the desert city of
Jaisalmer, the jewels old India are here in this
diverse and dramatic region.  
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JEWELS OF RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan is the Indian state which borders
Pakistan on the western side of the country.
The important tourist places include
Jaipur,Pushkar,Jodhpur, Mount Abu,
Udaipur. Rajasthan, the very name conjures images
of vibrant colors, mysticism and royalty. A
Kaleidoscope of art, culture and religion ,all
of which find expression in the beautiful
temples, forts, palaces and tribal villages. The
name means "Land of the Kings" and the Rajputs
who lived here for over a thousand years are
known for their code of chivalry and honour. They
were never a threat to the Mughal rulers of
northern India, and perhaps that is why so many
of their buildings and monuments still stand
today.
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THE LAND OF RAJPUTS
The Rajputs were couragous and their bravery
stories attract the world towards it.Rajasthan,
one of the most colourful and vibrant state of
India is proudly associated with northern India.
The land is characterized by its excellent work
of art. Most famous for its Forts and Palaces
Rajasthan's Thar Desert and Cattle Fairs are no
less interesting. Rajasthan's beautiful Pink
City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of
rulers whose three hill forts and series of
palaces in the city are important attractions.
Known as the Pink City because of the colour of
the stone used exclusively in the walled city,
Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes,
blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other
exotic wares.
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THE SOUTHERN TRADITION
If there is one place in the riveting diversity
of India where there is tangible beauty and a
phenomenal thing like total literacy, it is in
Kerala. Kerala is full of good things, famous for
coffee plantations. This small State in the
southern tip of the Indian peninsula is an easy
winner owning to its great mind-blowing landscape
and infinity of intriguing customs,
high-intensity cultural life and educated public
so often dressed in white. From Kasargode to
Thiruvananthapuram the State is choc-a-bloc with
places that attract tourists and travellers from
all over the world.

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GETWAY TO THE DECCAN HIGHLANDS
The South India's coastal plains are backed by
the mountains rimming the wedge of the Deccan
plateau. On these plains lie the best beaches in
South India.
India's Great Divide is the Vindhya Mountains.
They run from east to west, separating the
fertile river valley of the Ganges called the
Ganga, from the Deccan Plateau which occupies
much of the peninsula of India. The South India's
coastal plains are backed by the mountains
rimming the wedge of the Deccan plateau. On these
plains lie the best beaches in South India. On
the rimming mountains, the western and eastern
Ghats are the tea, coffee and spice lands.
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KERALA-GODS OWN COUNTRY
There is no other state in the country that can
present so much enthusiasm for life as it is
visible in Kerala. Despite high population, the
economic condition is in much better shape than
most of the other Indian states.
Basic civic facilities available to the common
people are well in place and people know what
there rights are. Industrialization (specially
related to Information Technology) is taking
place in the state in its true spirit and much
faster than most of the states in the country.
Influence from other countries has not eroded the
cultural values of the people and they celebrate
all the festivals with much enthusiasm. Combine
all these factors and you would know why
Keralites consider their state as Gods Own
Country
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BANGALORETHE GARDEN CITY/THE SILLCON VALLEY OF
INDIA
Karnataka enchants,captivates and inspires all.
City Of Garden and the Pub city contrasts with
the Royal city of Mysore. Mist-clad mountains,
cascading waterfalls ,exciting adventure options-
all make Ooty and Coorg the most sought after
destination, especially for the honeymooners. The
founding of present day Bangalore is attributed
to the Magadi Chieftain, Kempe Gowda, who laid
its foundations in 1537. According to local
folklore the present name   Bangalore, derives
from 'Bendakalooru' or the town of boiled beans,
a name given by Veera Ballala, a king of the
Vijayanagar dynasty, who having lost his way in
the forests was given a bowl of boiled beans by a
kindly woman here.
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THE BEAUTY OF SOUTH
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At the southern most land tip of India, where the
Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of
Bengal meet, lies Kannyakumari, an important
pilgrim centre.
There is surplus coconut trees, palms and many
ayurvedic and precious medicines which adds to
the beauty. Nestled in the beautiful blue hills
of the Nilgris and rolling Palani Hills, the
delightful hill station of Ooty , Kodaikanal, and
Munnar all combine together in making this one
of the most desired gateway and holiday
destination for the families and the
honeymooners.
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GOA TOURISM
The marine life of Goa is similar to that found
in Maldives. The presence of wrecks in Spanish
and Portuguese galleons and World War II ships
make the fish life prolific.
Goa's Spectacular Natural Phenomenon-a life
line of our eco-system Explore the natural wealth
of our eco-system Explore the natural wealth of
our lush green, moist, deciduous forests in the
surrounding of Bhagwan Mahavir National
Park.Also a visit to the Mahadev Temple at
Tambdi Surla, the only surviving structure of the
glorious Kadamba dynasty, temple architecture of
the 12th century, blending Hoysala and yadava
influences.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva
and stands on finely ornamented monolithic
pillars.  
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The eastern part of India is enriched with
beautiful mountains with greeneries all around.
Eastern Zone of India is rich in Cultural
Heritage.
Most Popular tourist destinations for this
region are Calcutta, Former Capital of India,
Puri Bhubaneshwar Buddhist Circuit in Bihar,
Monastries in Sikkim, Kanchen Junga Range of
Mountains in Darjeeling etc.
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SPLENDOURS OF ORISSA
The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark is the
culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and
one of the most stunning monuments of religious
architecture in the world.

The important tourist places include
Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Puri.Orissa is a land
blessed with the virgin beauty of meandering
rivers, endless emerald green fields,dotted with
picturesque villages,exquisite temples and vast
beaches. The poet Rabindranath Tagore said of
Konark that 'here the language of stone surpasses
the language of man', and it is true that the
experience of Konark is impossible to translate
into words.The massive structure, now in ruins,
sits in solitary splendour surrounded by drifting
sand.
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The Beauty of the
An alluring atmosphere of mystery, a land wrapped
in velvety silence, is what instantly strikes a
visitor to Manipur, which literally means 'the
land of jewels'. Described by Lord Irwin as the
'Switzerland of India',
Nagaland, the land of Nagas lies to the south
east of Assam and borders Burma. There are about
16 major Tibeto-Burmese tribes in Nagaland
collectively referred to by the generic term
"Naga". About 90 percent of the people are
Christians, and they belong mainly to the
American Baptist Mission. Kohima, the capital is
one of the prettiest centres of the north east.
Manipur, extending to the south of Nagaland was
formerly a princely state. The Meiteis of
Tibeto-Burmese origin, who live in the valleys
form 60 percent of the population and are
follower of Hinduism. The state is rich in
culture, dances, martial art, drum dance, spear
dance. Imphal, the capital, stands right in the
middle of the state.
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SPLENDOURS OF EAST

Many of Calcutta's imperial buildings are located
around the maidan, a large expanse of lawns that
forms the heart of the city. They include the
Victoria Memorial, an imposing structure in white
marble that has a collection of paintings,
manuscripts and emorabilia, the Fort William, the
Raj Bhawan, the St. Paul's Cathedral and the Town
Hall built in the Doric style.
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EASTERN INDIA
The mountains and the greeneries draw the whole
world close to it.
Cradled within the majestic mountains of the
Great Himalayas, experience the splendours of the
popular Eastern Himalayan hill stations of
Darjeeling,Kalimpong and the fabled kingdom of
Sikkim. The north eastern region of India
constitutes five states and two union
territories. It is the least explored region of
India for various reasons which include the
infrastructure, special permits and sensitivity
of the of the whole region. The area is dominated
by the tribes speaking many different languages
and dialects. These states and union territories
border with Myanmar, Bhutan, China and Bangladesh
and connect rest of the India through Siliguri
corridor.
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Welcome to the Heart Of India Madhya Pradesh.
Can the land of Khajuraho be any less exotic than
the famous temples? Madhya Pradesh is not called
the "Heart of India" only because of its location
in the centre of the country. It has been home to
the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments,
exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and
palaces are dotted all over the State. The
natural beauty of Madhya Pradesh is equally
varied. Consisting largely of a plateau, the
State has everything. Spectacular mountain
ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of
dense forests offering a unique and exciting
panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.
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CENTRAL INDIA WELCOMES U
Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of an
old historic city, and modern urban planning.
M.P. is a vast plateau surrounded by the Vindhya
and Satpura mountains that make a rugged descent
into the valleys of the Narmada and Tapti rivers
which have long served as a passageway connecting
east and west India. It is situated on the 11th
century city, Bhojapal, founded by Raja Bhoja but
the present city was established by an Afghan
soldier, Dost Mohammed.    
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INDIAN BEACHES
The Andaman Islands are a union territory of
India. The three principal islands are North
Andaman, Middle Andaman, and South Andaman. To
the east of the island group is a cluster of
small islands known collectively as the Ritchie
Archipelago to the south is Little Andaman.
PortBlair is the administrative capital, and
ships from the mainland use its harbour
regularly. The Andaman's are generally hilly and
are heavily forested. Timber, coconuts, hemp,
tea, coffee, and rubber are the principal
products. Lakshadweep,union territory,comprising
an archipelago of 36 islands, which is located
in the Arabian Sea.  
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