Poised on the banks of the Brahamputra River, this rapidly growing city provides a link to seven other northeastern states. Its hills hold a 10th-century temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya and an ancient seat of astronomy known as Navagraha, the temple of the nine planets; the small Umananda temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is… Continue reading Guwahati-The Gateway of the North-East India
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Athens of the East-Madurai
Madurai is an example of cultural diversity. Owing to its glorious past, the richness of its culture is visible in everything. This includes its architectural majesty, customs and traditions, religious sanctity, magnificent art work, handicrafts, ballads, folk dances, dramas, songs, festivals and ceremonies. The city has very-well blended its ancient cultural heritage, with the fast… Continue reading Athens of the East-Madurai
The Great Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri
The Puri Rath Yatra is world famous for the crowd that it attracts. Puri being the abode of these three deities, the place plays host to devotees, tourists and about one million pilgrims from acrossIndia and abroad. Many artists and artisans are engaged in building these three chariots, weaving its fabric covers that dress up… Continue reading The Great Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri
Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community
Mahavir Jayanti is the most propitious day for the followers of Jainism and principally the Digambars. Jayanti means Birth anniversary. Mahavir Jayanti is one of the biggest festivals of the Jain community who celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Teerthankar of the Jains. History Lord Mahavir is the founder of modern Jain religion and… Continue reading Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community
Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Amritsar, which literally means a pool of nectar, lies twenty kilometres east of the lndo-Pakistan border, is the Punjab state’s second largest town. It was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. Here a tank was excavated and a temple was got built by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev… Continue reading Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Holidays in Valley of Shiwalik Hills – Dehardun
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand (previously acknowledged as Utttaranchal) in India. Dehradun is one such place whose awe-inspiring beauty attract tourist and can drive a person mad. “Doon” dhoon or dun in Sanskrit language means a valley formed by the tectonic activity within the earth. It is gorgeously and magnificently… Continue reading Holidays in Valley of Shiwalik Hills – Dehardun
Family Holidays In Delhi
Delhi serves as the seat of the Government of the National Capital Territory of New Delhi and the Government of India. The leading 20th century British architect Edwin Lutyens initially planned the city. New Delhi is an international metropolis having recreational facilities and with excellent tourist spots. One of the remarkable features of Delhi is… Continue reading Family Holidays In Delhi
Glorious Holidays In Gwalior
If you want to see examples of the traditional antiques of a royal family, visit Gwalior. Known for its rich cultural heritage, the city of Gwalior has played an integral role in Indian history from ancient times, through the medieval era, and later during the Moghul and British colonial rule. The bustling city atop a… Continue reading Glorious Holidays In Gwalior
Holidays In City Of Nawabs – Lucknow
On your Incredible India Holiday, if you wish to spend some time in royal nawab culture, monuments of architectural of Mughal empire and eat some nawabi style cuisine, with various kinds of biryanis, kebabs and breads, then you must go to holidays to Lucknow , ‘the city of Nawabs’. Lucknow city is popularly known as… Continue reading Holidays In City Of Nawabs – Lucknow
Monsoon Holidays At Wettest Place On Earth-Cherrapunjee
Cherrapunjee seems to be a place quite unknown in our country,other than the fact that it is the wettest place on earth, and also the state it belongs to,Meghalaya.Cherrapunji , the pristine land with ever-lasting beauty, is perhaps the only place in India, which has just one season – the monsoon. The rainfall varies from… Continue reading Monsoon Holidays At Wettest Place On Earth-Cherrapunjee