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| Discover India: |
Travel
and Tourism in Enchanted Circuits Of India. Lose
yourself in the wonders, that is India. Meander through
lands steeped in chivalry and pageantry that being before
recorded history. Explore modern cities that have grown,
organically from the roots of multi-hued past. Abandon
yourself to culture, art and aesthetics in a bewildering
variety of moods, forms and manifestations. Make a pilgrimage
to holy shrines that echo with tales of antiquity. Frolic
at a vast array of golden beaches that dot an enviable
coastline, washed by tow seas and an ocean. Sport with
adventure in style, whether on land, sea or air. Let
the jungle lure you to a fascinating world at a diverse
array of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.... |
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Here are the best tourism sectors
of Rajasthan and India tourism, neatly packaged for
you. To know more about Indian routes and tours plan
of these sectors and destinations, please visit at
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| The Golden Triangle: Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur |
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This
triangle of three cities, perfectly captures the pageantry
of India. A gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural
creation and a rich tradition of wonderful breathtaking
art and culture. Here you can see some of
the images that epitomize India. The
marble symphony of Shahjahan's Taj Mahal, the imperial
elegance of New Delhi, the splendor of the desert
city of Jaipur. Every city offers its unique blend
of sights, sounds and experiences. From
the opulence of modern India. We
would recommend that you start your tour at Delhi,
which is connected to most cities in the world.
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| Delhi: A Capital Way
To Begin Your Discovery Of India |
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Delhi - a canvas that reflects
the complexities, contradictions, beauty and dynamism
of a city where the past co-exit with the present.
Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich
in architecture of its monuments. In the three thousand
years of its existence. Seven cities have risen where
the present capital of India stands. Where medieval
palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern metropolis.
Delhi is a city waiting to be explored.
Places Of Interest:
Qutab Minar, Purana Qila, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid,
Red Fort, India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Parliament House,
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Raj Ghat, Teen Murti House
and Lotus Temple.
Reach: By Air: Well
connected to all major world cities and important
Indian cities. By Rail: linked with most Indian destinations.
By Road: Agra- 200 kms. Jaipur- 250 kms and links
to neighbouring states.
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| Agra: The Land Of World's
Wonder - Taj Mahal |
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Agra is the quintessential Mughal
city, that was the capital of their empire in the
16th and 17th centuries. Agra is not merely rich legacies
of Mughal history - it is the finest examples of architecture
which combined Hindu and Muslims traditions and culture.
Discover Agra's other architectural marvels. And in
narrow lanes that still carry the flavor of their
Mughal past, discover the dazzling creations of their
craftsmen.
Places Of Interest:
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad- Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Chini-Ka-Rauza,
Ram Bagh, Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri.
Reach: By Air: Well
connected by daily Boeing flights with all major cities
of India. By Rail: Well connected to Delhi, Jaipur
and other major towns. By Road: Links from Delhi and
Jaipur.
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| Jaipur: The City Of
Lobe Legends And Lore |
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The capital of Rajasthan, this
picturesque city is a symphony in pink, known as 'Pink
City'. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century,
it is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses,
dotted with fairy- tale palaces. Ambling camels and
brightly- dressed peasants, reflect Jaipur's desert
heritage. While teeming markets display a profusion
of handlooms and crafts.
Places Of Interest:
City Palace, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort,
Sisodia Garden, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Central
Museum, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum.
Reach: By Air: Well
connected by air from Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Udaipur,
Aurangabad and Bombay. By Rail: Services from Delhi,
Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad. By Road: Linked
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| The Heart of Heritage: Gwalior–Shivpiri-Orchha-Khajutaho-Konark |
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Discover
the heart of India as you travel through Madhya Pradesh.
A landscape of abundant forests, soaring hills and
silver rivers, that was once Kipling's India. Here,
experience the timeless spirit of ancient India. Where
empires rose and fell, leaving behind in forbidding
fortresses and ornate palaces, the memory of their
past glory. The pilgrim's route meanders through temples
where stone carvings capture every facet of life.
And the faithful worship at Buddhist stupas. Begin
your journey at the ancient city of Gwalior. Take
a break at Shivpuri, a national park. At Orchha, the
temples and palaces of the Bundela rulers line the
banks of a river. And the highpoint of your trip will
be the final destination – the incomparable temples
of Khajuraho.
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| Gwaliar: Of Warrior
Kings And A Poet's Song |
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The ancient capital of the Rajput
clans of Tomars, Pratiharas and Kachchwahas, Gwalior
presents many magnificent monuments celebrating their
rule. It is a city that remembers not only its kings
but also its poets, singers and saints with pride.
And preserves with care every monument of its historical
and cultural heritage.
Places Of Interest:
Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal , Sas
Bahu Ka Mandir, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Bilas Palace,
Museum, Tansen's Tomb.
Reach: By Air: Flights
connection to Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Bombay. By
Rail: Well connected with major towns. By Road: Delhi-
317 kms and Agra- 118 kms. |
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| Shivpuri: A Summer
Resort Of Kings |
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Royalty hunted tigers in the wooded
hills of Shivpuri - the summer retreat of the Scindhias.
Its royal past lives on in graceful palaces, hunting
lodges and spectacular cenotaphs of past kings. Atop
plateau, contains two picturesque lakes and a national
park that abounds in species of deer and antelope.
Places Of Interest:
Madhav National Park, Madhav Vilas Palace, George
Castle, Sakhya Sagar Boat Club, Bhadaiya Kund.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Gwalior. By Rail: Nearest railhead is Gwalior.
By Road: Gwalior-112 kms.
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| Orchha: With A Medieval
Majesty |
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Orchha was the capital of the
Bundela Rajputs between 1531 A.D. and 1783 A.D.. Built
by an 11th century king of the Bundela dynasty, now
a ghost city containing the remains of what must have
been once spectacularly lovely monuments which combine
Hindu and Muslim architectural traditions. The palaces
and temples built by them retain much of their pristine
perfection.
Places Of Interest:
Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ramraja Temple, Chaturbhuj
Temples, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Rai Praveen Mahal.
Reach : By Air:
Nearest airport is Gwalior. By Rail: Nearest railhead
is Jhansi. By Road: Gwalior- 120 kms. Jhansi- 19 kms.
Orchha lies on the Jhansi- Khajuraho Road.
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| Khajuraho: A Celebration
Of Life And Worship |
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The legendary temples of Khajuraho
are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one
of the world's greatest artistic wonders. Temples
dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered
in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built
within a short span of a hundred years by Rajputs,
the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they
were discovered in the present century. Out of the
85 original temples, 22 have survived till today.
Places Of Interest:
Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta Temple,
Parsvanath Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Lakshmana Temple.
Reach: By Air:
Links to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. By Rail: Connected
with Harpalpur, Mahoba, Jhansi. By Road: Jhansi-
175 kms and Gwalior- 280 km.
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| Konark: Worshipping
The Sun God |
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Legends say that Samba the son
of Lord Krishna was afflicted by leprosy of a curse
by his father. After a penance of 12 years, Samba
was cured by Surya (Sun), the Sun God in whose honour
he built this temple. Dedicated to the divine charioteer:
Surya, the Sun Temple is a magnificent example of
ancient Orissan temple architecture. Built in the
13th century AD, it was visualized as a chariot for
the Sun God for his daily celestial journey.
Places Of Interest:
Konark Sun Temple, Jagannath Temple located in
Puri, Buddhist triangle of Udaigiri, Ratnagiri and
Lalitgiri in Bhubaneswar.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Bhubaneswar. By Rail: Nearest railhead
is Puri. By Road: Puri- 32 kms. Bhubaneswar- 65 kms.
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| The Beaches of India: Goa
- Diu - Kovalam - Mamallapuram |
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A sunrise over the horizon turning the sea into molten
gold. The crashing surf streaming up the sand and
then receding again, leaving behind sea shells and
driftwood. The swaying fringed shadow of the palms.
On the eastern and western coasts of Kerala, endless
beaches offer you a real balmy holiday. The Konkan
coast in the west has the beaches of Goa and Diu.
Go southwards to the white sands of Kovalam on the
Malabar coast. On the Coromandel coast in the
east are the rock -cut temples by the sea at Mamallapuram.
These breathtaking beaches promise the perfect escape
to tranquility.
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| Goa: A Beachside Carnival |
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Unforgettable Goa, a heady blend
of serenity and excitement down a 100 kms coastline,
studded with some of the world's most beautiful beaches-
Calangute, Colva, Baga, Dona Paula, Bagmalo. Idyllic
seaside stretches where you create your own kind of
holiday. Sun bathing in a quiet secluded spot or choosing
the exhilarating thrills of parasailing, speed boating,
water skiing, wind surfing and deep – sea diving.
For the Goans, life is a celebration - to the melody
of guitars and mellow songs.
Places Of Interest:
Panaji, Mandovi River, Old Goa for churches - Basilica
of Born Jesus, St.Cathedral and St. Francis of Assisi
, Aguada Fort.
Reach: By Air:
Links to Bangalore, Bombay, Delhi, Cochin. By Rail:
Nearest railhead is Vasco-da-Gama- 35 kms from Panaji.
By Road: Links to Aurangabad- 699 kms. Bangalore-
592 kms. Bombay- 597 kms. Pune- 473 kms.
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| Diu: An Island Fantasy |
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A Portuguese colony like Goa,
Diu is an off - shore island on the western coast,
off the Gulf of Campbay. The coast has limestone cliffs,
rocky coves and sandy beaches, the best of which are
at Nagoa. A massive fort built by the Portuguese dominates
the skyline.
Places Of Interest:
Old Portugal churches, Virgin beaches, Somnath Temple-90
kms.
Reach : By Air:
Easily accessible via Bombay. By Rail: Nearest
railhead is Delwada- 8 kms and Veraval- 80 kms, also
connected to Sasangir and Junagadh. By Road: Links
to Junagadh, Palitana, Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad.
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| Kovalam: Golden Sands
By The Arabian Sea |
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The sheltered coves and white
sands of Kovalam are among the best beaches in India.
Palm fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise
a relaxed stay. The city is known as the most beautiful
beaches in the world.
Places Of Interest:
Beside the vision of beaches, one can visit Kanyakumari
- famous for brilliant sunset and sunrise and Trivandrum
city.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Trivandrum. By Rail: Nearest railhead
is Trivandrum. By: Road: Trivandrum- 16 kms.
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| Mamallapuram: A Temple
Town By The Sea |
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South of Madras, Mamallapuram
was once a port city of the Pallava rulers. The temples
and rock cut sculptures of that period create a unique
blend of history and natural beauty.
Places Of Interest:
Rock Cut Caves, Arjuna's Penance, The Rathas, Shore
Temple.
Reach: By Air:
Nearest airport is Madras- 49 kms. By Rail:
Links to Madras. Kanchipuram and Arkonam. By Road:
Links to Madras, Pondicherry and Bangalore. |
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| The Back Waters of Kerala:
Alleppy-Cochin-Kumarkom-Quilon |
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Kerala
is said to have sprung from the ocean. All along its
coast, these exotic backwaters, canals, lagoons and
inlets create an intricate maze that stretches for
1900 kms across the land. Begin your journey at Allapuzha
floating slowly past coconut palms dipping down towards
the water and serene villages, as the moving landscape
creates a living portrait of Kerala's rural life.
Other country crafts will go by some carrying a load
of fresh bananas or coir, others filled with people
traveling to nearby villages. Another exciting Snake
Boat Race is held during the Great Elephant March
in January. The luxurious way to enjoy the backwaters
of Kerala is on one of the luxury cruises. Elegantly
furnished and completely equipped to handle anything
from a conference to a holiday cruise. If you are
looking for a relaxing idyllic holiday in a picturesque
setting the palm trees and sun dipped waterways of
Kerala waits for you.
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| Alleppey: The boundless
Beauty Of Back Waters |
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Alleppey known as Allapuzha is
the most important city of the state, has earned for
the place its sobriquet " The Venice Of The East".
The large network of the canals provides Alleppey
its life line. It has a long sand beach, which is
very spectacular. This busy city, a center for coir
and carpet industries. It is an ideal headquarter
for backwaters touring. Alleppey is also known for
its spectacular Snake Boat races held on the second
Saturday of August every year.
Places Of Interest:
Backwaters Tours, Krishnapuram Palace, Ambalappuzha,
Sri Nagaraja Temple- 32 kms, Enroute to Quilon.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Cochin- 70 kms. By Rail: Well connected
with major towns. By Road: Two and half hour drive
from Cochin. By Ferry: Connected with Kumarakom, Kottayam,
Quilon and Cochin. |
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| Cochin: The Birds Retreat |
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Come to Cochin. Queen of the Arabian
sea. Believed to be the finest natural harbour in
the world. With ferry rides commanding its breathtaking
view. As you cruise around man-made islands with lush
green lawns sloping down to the water's edge. Giant
Chinese fishing nets that billow from massive teak
and bamboo poles dot the entrance to the harbour.
Silhouetted against the setting sun, they present
a magnificent sight of the water front. Cochin is
the oldest European settlement in India.
Places Of Interest:
Mantacherry Palace, Synagogue, Museum, Vypeen and
Gundu islands, Chinese Fishing Nets and Kath Kali
Centers.
Reach: By Air: Linked
with direct air services from Delhi, Bombay, Madras,
Goa, Trivandrum, Hyderabad. By Rail: Ernakulam Junction
and Ernakulam town stations are connected by all major
cities. By Road: Well connected with all major
destinations of India. |
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| Kumarakom: The Queen
Of Arabian Sea |
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One of the shores of enchanting
Vembanad Lake- 16 kms from Kottayam, an ideal place
for backwaters cruises. There is 14 acre Bird Sanctuary
situated on eastern banks of Vembanad Lake. Bound
by Vembanad Lake on two sides, the swaying paddy fields,
on one side and a Bird Sanctuary on the other. You
could sail the backwaters in houseboats, which are
poled by local oarsmen and are simply furnished with
living room a bedroom and bath, together with raised
central platform creating private sit-out for you.
A unique experience of stay and joy.
Places Of Interest:
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Backwaters tours to various
places, House Boat stay.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Cochin- 76 kms. By Rail: Nearest Railhead
is Kottayam- 16 kms. By Road: Well connected with
major destinations of Southern India. By Ferry: One
& half hour journey by speed boat to Cochin. |
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| Quilon: The Picturesque
City Of Ports |
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The picturesque city of ports
is on the banks beautiful Ashtamudi lake. Quilon is
an inviting gate way to backwaters. Traces of once
prosperous trade with China are still seen in form
of Chinese fishing nets, water pots, blue & white
porcelain and sampan-like boats. For the most intense
backwater experience, take a house boat tour to Alleppey
- a rigorous ride lasting more than 8 hours. As the
boat putters from one village on the water front to
another you are treated to a full range of lives and
activities. Tourism
Places Of Interest:
Backwater Village tours, Thirumullavaram, Palaruvi
Water Falls, Shasthancottah Lake: The largest fresh
water lake in Kerala (29 kms).
Reach: By
Air: Nearest airport is Trivandrum- 71 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Trivandrum. By
Road: well connected with other major town of Southern
India. Trivandrum- 71 kms. |
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The
Lure of Jungle:Corbett - Kanha - Banhagarva - Sariska-
Ranthambor - Keoladeo- Periyar - Bandipur - Gir - Manas |
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The
total area of India's protected wilderness is approximately
140,000 sq. km and constitutes 4 percent of the country's
total land area. The emphasis has not only been on
protecting wildlife in reserved forests, but in areas
where man and animal continue to live in harmony.
The country's protected wilderness consists of 75
National Parks and 421 Sanctuaries, of which 19 fall
under the purview of Project Tiger. Its climatic and
geographic diversity makes it the home of over 350
mammals and 1,200 bird species, many of which are
unique to the subcontinent. The land of the tiger
and the elephant, the peacock and the rhinoceros,
India's wildlife is a delight for the nature lover.
The wildlife parks and sanctuaries spread across the
country offer a fascinating diversity of terrain,
flora and fauna.
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| Corbett: The Wild Land
Of Himalayas |
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Located in the Patlidun Valley
at the base of the Himalayas in Uttar Pradesh, Corbett
was established in 1936 in area of 520 sq. kms. ,
as the Hailey National Park. India's first national
park and the first sanctuary to come under project
Tiger, Corbett supports a variety of vegetation making
it the ideal habitat for the tiger and its prey. The
prominent fauna: tiger, leopard, elephant, sloth bear,
jungle cat, fishing cat, dhole, yellow-throated marten,
Himalayan palm civet.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Delhi. By Rail: Nearest railhead is Ramnagar.
By Road: Ramnagar- 5 kms. Delhi- 275 kms. |
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| Kanha: The Density
of Fauna |
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No other wildlife reserve in India
offers the density of fauna, found at Kanha in the
state of Madhya Pradesh. Often called Tiger Land.
Kanha is located in a horse – shoe shaped valley bound
by two distinct spurs, and supports 22 species of
mammals in the central parkland and the adjoining
plateaus. Over the years, animals at Kanha have become
bolder and more confident, making the park excellent
for wildlife viewing and photography of tiger, leopard,
barasingha, gaur, sambhar, chausingha, nilgai, barking
deer, black buck, red jungle fowl.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Nagpur. By Rail: Closest railhead
is Jabalpur- 160 kms. By Road: Mandla- 65 kms. Nagpur-
266 kms. |
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| Bandhavgarh: Recalling
The Past |
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Located in the Vindhya Hills,
Bandhavgarh encompasses hills covered with a mixed
forest of sal, dhobin and saga and large stretches
of grassland with bamboo groves. Dominated by a large
fort said to have been built by Lord Rama, the hero
of the Indian epic Ramayana, Bandhavgarh is famous
for its tigers, jungle cat, hyena.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Khajuraho. By Rail: Nearest railhead is
Umaria. By Road: Umaria- 35 kms. Khajuraho- 210 kms.
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| Sariska: The Home Of
Tigers |
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The landscape of Sariska is dominated
by sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the
Aravali. The forests are dry deciduous. Within the
sanctuary there are the ruins of medieval buildings.
The ruins of temples of Garh- Rajor of the 10th centuries
are scattered in the jungle. A 17th century castle
on a sharp hilltop at Kankwari, provides a panoramic
view of flying Egyptian vultures and eagles.
Reach: By Air:
Nearest airport is Jaipur. By Rail: Nearest
railhead is Alwar. By Road: Alwar- 37 kms, Delhi-
200 kms and Jaipur- 107 kms. |
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| Ranthambore: Gateway
To The Tigers' Den |
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Experience of royal past and encounter
with majestic tiger. The great Ranthambhor Fort perched
atop a creek 200 mts. high. Ranthambhor is said to
have India's friendliest tigers. Assured of protection,
they have changed their nocturnal habits and are seen
quite frequently during the day. Sprawled over the
Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. A system of three
artificial lakes enhances beauty of the park.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Jaipur- 132 kms. By Rail: Nearest railhead
is Sawai Madhopur. By Road: Nearest town is
Sawai Madhopur- 14 kms. |
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| Keoladeo: Exotic Migratory
Birds Sanctuary |
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The first wildlife park on the
Golden Triangle of tourism is Keoladeo, 55 kms from
the Agra. The rich aquatic plant and animal life in
the shallow, fresh-water marsh of Bharatpur has been
attracting resident and migratory aquatic birds in
thousands since times immemorial. It has a recorded
history of 100 years of duck shoots. There are over
353 species, belonging to 56 families. The Siberian
Cranes visit no other waters in India, except the
marshes of Keoladeo. For the number and variety of
birds to be seen, Keoladeo is matchless.
Reach: By Air:
Nearest airports are Agra & Jaipur. By Rail:
Nearest railhead is Bharatpur- 3 kms. By Road: Agra-
55 kms. Delhi- 212 kms.
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| Periyar: Most Picturesque
Reserve |
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Periyar is one of India's most
picturesque reserves. A dam constructed on the periyar
river led to the submersion of a large forest area
and the formation of a 55 sq. kms lake, which assured
the local wildlife a perennial source of water and
led to its rapid growth. The home of elephant, tiger,
mouse deer, wild dog porcupine, lion tailed macaque,
flying squirrel.
Reach: By Air: Cochin
is nearest airport. By Rail: Nearest railhead is Kottayam-
114 kms. By Road: Kumily- 4 kms. Cochin- 200
kms.
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| Bandipur: Evergreen
Open Forest |
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Part of the lushly-forested Deccan
Plateau, Bandipur in Karnataka, offers a rich and
varied wildlife habitat. Covered with a mix of deciduous
forests, evergreen forests and scrub well irrigated
by the Moyar river, the prominent fauna: Asian elephant,
wild pig, four-horned antelope, black-napped hare.
Bandipur has a fairly open forest floor, making it
easy for visitors to spot wildlife.
Reach: By Air:
Nearest airport is Bangalore. By Rail: Closest
railhead is Nanjangud. By Road: Bangalore- 160 kms.
Gundulpet- 20 kms. Nanjangud- 55 kms. |
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| Gir: The Wild Palace
Of The King |
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The last surviving population
of the Asiatic lion can be seen at the Gir National
park. Located in the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat
.Gir is composed of terrain with steep rocky hills,
deep ravines and occasional stretches of grasslands.
Irrigated by many rivers, the park supports a mixed
semi-arid deciduous forest.
Reach: By Air:
Nearest airport is Keshod. By Rail: Nearest railhead
is Sasan. By Road: Veraval- 42 kms. Keshod- 80 kms.
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| Manas: Blend of Flora
And Fauna |
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The Manas river divides the lush
mixed deciduous forests that run through India to
Bhutan. On both sides, the habitat is zealously protected
as it houses no less than 20 species of birds and
animals that are highly endangered and listed in the
IUCN Red Data Book 'Manas' is also the primary habitat
of the rare golden langur, wild buffalo, hispid hare,
pigmy hog, capped langur, India one-horned rhinoceros,
water buffalo, elephant, tiger and hog deer.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
airport is Guwahati. By Rail: Nearest railhead is
Barpeta Road. By Road: Nearest town is Barpeta Road-
41 kms. Guwahati- 186 kms. |
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| The North East: Gangtok - Darjeeling - Lachung |
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A
misty dawn on the mountains. A bronze sunset across
the expanse of the Brahmaputra. The clang of prayer
bells at a monastery. Life moves at a serene pace
in the North East. The North East is composed of seven
states whose natural beauty has earned them the sobriquet
of 'seven sisters'. Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya have been
generously blessed by nature. Verdant valleys,
emerald tea gardens, lush forests and tumultuous rivers
blend to create magnificent landscapes. You begin
your travels at the picturesque city of Gangtok, capital
of Sikkim, where orchids bloom on the hillside. Then
journey to Darjeeling, Pelling & Lachung - the
incomparable jewels of the North East. With salubrious
climate, fascinating customs, of its gentle people.
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| Gangtok: Splendors
Of Nature |
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Gangtok, the 'Lofty Hill' or the
'hill made flat' to build Gangtok Monastery in 1716
A.D. Cradled in the manifold splendors of nature,
deep within the snow clad Himalayas is Sikkim's capital
- Gangtok. Overlooking the city is the hill Lukshyma,
' the mother of pearl ' Citadel of magic mountain,
Khang-Chen-Dzodnga. Gangtok offers a hospitable base
to explore the varied wonders of this highland
its picturesque valleys, monasteries, mountain, lakes
and trekking trails.
Places Of Interest:
Chorten, Deer Park, Enchey Ancient Monastery, Government
Cottage Industries Institute, Orchid Sanctuary, Research
Institute Of Tibetlogy, Tashi View Point, Tsuklakhang.
Reach: By Air: Nearest
air port is Bagdogra. By Rail: Nearest railhead is
New Jalpaiguri- 126 kms and Siliguri- 111 kms. By
Road: Bagdogra- 124 kms, New Jalpaiguri- 126 kms.
Siliguri- 111 kms. Kalimpong- 72 kms. Darjeeling-
110 kms.
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| Darjeeling: |
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Popularly know as the 'Queen of
Hill Stations' Darjeeling is at the height of 2134
meters, offering magnificent view of Himalayan panorama
including the Kanchenjunga peak. Tiger hill top, offering
a breathtaking view of sunrise over Mount Everest
and Kanchenjunga. Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Ropeway,
a 2 kms-long journey between Darjeeling and Takvar,
with fantastic overview of hills, undulating valleys
and tea gardens.
Places Of Interest:
Lloyd Botanical Gardens, Natural History Museum, Dhirdham
Temple, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Buddhist
Monastery.
Reach:
By Air: Nearest airport is Bagdogra connects Calcutta,
Delhi, Guwahati. By Rail: Nearest railhead is New
Jalpaiguri, Toy train runs between New Jalpaiguri
and Darjeeling. By Road: Bagdogra- 90 kms. New Jalpaiguri-
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| Lachung : An Imaginary
Paradise On Earth |
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One of the most exquisite valleys
in Sikkim, Lachung is resplendent with snow-capped
mountains, breathtaking waterfall and all that nature
can offer. Its on the North of Sikkim highway - a
highway which can boast of being one with the most
beautiful surrounding. Lachung is situated at height
of 8610 ft. Blessed by the goddess of nature. The
most picturesque village of Sikkim, where the time
stands still. Take one and half hour drive to Yumthang
situated at a height of 11,800 ft, gets covered with
rhododendron flowers with riot of colours bursting
on each other.
Places Of Interest:
Yumthang Flower Valley, Mountain Trekking and Village
Tour.
Reach:
By Air: Nearest airport is Bagdogra. By Rail: Nearest
railhead is New Jalpaiguri- 250 kms. By Road: Gangtok-
124 kms. Bagdogra- 250 kms. |
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