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Jaipur - The Dessert Beauty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur is an amazing holiday destination of India glistening with the royal palaces, fort, various royal monuments and the rich cheerful markets luring in people from all quarters. A trip to this royal city of Rajasthan is an experience in itself, overwhelming tourists with its grandeur, rich heritage and the air of mysticism surrounding the region. This vibrant city enjoys great popularity among the tourists with people from corners of the world thronging to the region in large numbers to witness the royal grandeur and the rich heritage of the region.
Jaipur is one of the most visited tourist destination of Rajasthan. Fondly referred to as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is also the capital city of Rajasthan and also the largest region of the state. Such is the popularity of the region that it forms an integral part of the 'Golden Triangle' of the Indian tourism industry and has a super luxury train named ‘Palace on Wheels' touring through the golden triangle regions of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Along with the beauty and charisma of the region, Jaipur also has a very rich and interesting history. Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as the first planned city of the country. There is also an interesting story behind the popular adage 'Pink City'. Back in 1876 the entire wore this famous terracotta pink color to resemble the Mughal architecture as part of various arrangements being undertaken to welcome the royal guest Prince of Wales.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Jaipur. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region include Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. Gaitore, Ram Niwas Gardens, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and the local markets among others.
Along with sightseeing, the region offers activities like puppet shows, cultural songs and dances etc which are a must see attraction of the region. A must do in the region is enjoying an elephant or camel ride. Another must do in the region is to gorge on the delicious Rajasthani cuisines.
For accommodation there are ample numbers of hotels and resorts in Jaipur. The various accommodation facilities of the region are present across various budget segments from the heritage and luxury hotels to the budget and economy hotels so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Jaipur - Imperial Destination By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur is an amazing holiday destination of India. The city acting as a treasure trove offers to its tourists plenty of things to see and do, thus, ensuring an exciting and enjoyable vacation. The city allows its tourist to have glimpse of the splendour and grandeur of Indian royal lives, learn about the rich heritage and past of the region, enjoy the various puppet and other cultural shows, shop in the colourful markets of the region and finally feast on the highly delectable cuisine of the region. Jaipur enjoys great popularity among the tourist circle drawing in swarms of tourists from all quarters. Jaipur also forms an integral part of the ‘Golden Triangle' of the Indian Tourism Industry and has a super luxury train offering a tour through the region and other areas of the Golden Triangle.
Jaipur fondly referred to as the ‘Pink City' is the capital of Rajasthan and also its largest city. The entire city of Jaipur is adorned with grand palaces, magnificent forts and various other grand architectures which render the region awe inspiring look. Jaipur once served as the bastion of empire of the Rajput Empire and has a great history attached to it.
Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is so named after him. Jaipur was aesthetically designed and was built as India's first planned city. Even the famous terracotta pink color of the region has an interesting history to it. Back in 1876, the entire city was drenched in this color to resemble the pink sandstone architecture of the Mughal's as part of the gala preparations being undertaken to welcome the royal guest Prince of Wales.
Tourist attractions are aplenty in Jaipur and are a complete treat to visit. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region include the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. Gaitore, Ram Niwas Gardens, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and much more. The local markets are also a major attraction and worth a visit. They are renowned all over for its colorful turbans, fabrics, bangles, rajais and various other local handicrafts.
Besides the sightseeing and shopping, tourists can also enjoy an evening of various cultural performances from the puppet shows to folk songs and dances organised regularly by hotels and resorts of the region. Apart from that tourists can also enjoy an elephant or camel ride and feast on the local delights like the dal batti churma, laal maans, safed maans and others.
There are also plenty of hotels and resorts present across all budget ranges from the heritage and luxury hotels to the budget and economy hotels thus, catering to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travellers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Wayanad - A Rustic Escape By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a beautiful holiday destination of India. The region renowned for its laid back life, rich natural surroundings and rustic appeal offers tourists the rare opportunity to relax and enjoy the simplicity of life, adorn the natural beauty of the region and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The region acts as an idealistic holiday destination offering the much needed break from the mundane city life offered by modern world.
Wayanad borders the greener regions of Kerala and is blessed with rich natural beauty complete with dense forests, lush greenery, plantations and paddy fields, proving to be a complete treat for nature lovers. The region is one of the sparsely populated regions and is also not overtly commercialized. The region still radiates with an old world charm that charmed and continues to charm tourists from all quarters.
This petite little beauty is found settled on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau amidst the majestic Western Ghats, in north-east Kerala. Wayanad enjoys good popularity among the tourist circle drawing in tourists from all quarters. The region also serves as a popular weekend escape for the various people living in close proximity of the region.
The name Wayanad is believed to be the combination of two Tamil words Vayal and Naad, Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad literally translates into the 'land of the paddy fields'. As per a local folk lore Wayanad was formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which became Mayanad and finally settled on to become Wayanad.
For recreation, there is plenty of interesting tourist attractions present in and around Wayanad which are worth a visit. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region include Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more. The local markets are also a popular tourist attraction and are renowned for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.
Along with sightseeing, tourists can also indulge in various sorts of adventure sports activities offered in the region like nature walks, trekking, hiking, camping, bird watching, rappelling and much more.
Wayanad hosts large number of tourists every year and as such the region offers plenty of accommodation options to choose from, from the various hotels to resorts in Wayanad. The various accommodation facilities are found across various budget segments ranging from the luxury hotels and resorts to the budget and economy hotels, so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Jaipur - Majestic Vacations By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, widely renowned for its royal grandeur and splendor clearly visible among the various grand palaces, magnificent forts and the life style of the region, which attracts tourists from all parts of the world to experience the hospitality of Indian royalty. Fondly referred to as the 'Pink City', Jaipur forms an integral part of the 'Golden Triangle' of the Indian tourism industry, the other two being Delhi and Agra. Jaipur represent a harmonious balance of traditions and modernism, both complementing each other perfectly to give the region a fresh and vibrant appeal.
Jaipur besides its royal beauty also takes great pride in its rich heritage and past. The city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727 and is accordingly named after him. Jaipur was developed as India's first planned city. In the year 1876, Jaipur wore its famous terracotta pink color to resemble the red sandstone architecture of the Mughal to welcome its royal guest Prince of Wales.
Jaipur is a treasure trove when it comes to tourist attraction. There are plenty of interesting tourist attractions present in the city. Some of the must see attractions of Jaipur include the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Gaitore, Ram Niwas Gardens, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and others. The local markets are also a major attraction in itself offering a plethora of interesting artifacts and local handicrafts from the Bandhini fabrics, colorful turbans to the colorful rajais (comforters) among others.
Along with sightseeing and shopping, a must do in Jaipur is enjoy the various cultural programs organized on a daily basis from the interesting puppet shows to the folk songs and dance performances. Another must do in the region is to enjoy a camel or elephant ride in the region. Not to forget every tourist to the region should definitely feast on the highly delectable local cuisine.
There is no dearth of hotels and resorts in Jaipur offering a plethora of accommodation options to tourists to choose from. The various hotels and resorts of Jaipur are present across all budget groups ranging from the heritage and luxury hotels to budget and economy hotels, so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
Jaipur home to a domestic airport and railway stations along with a fully functional road transportation system is well connected to various regions of the country.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Isle Of Wight Entertainments And Also Sports Activities By: Travis Olague
Read more about Isle of Wight entertainments and pastimes. You will enjoy your being on the island to the full. Horse riding, fishing, golf, tree climbing, catamarans, spectacular regatta...all these are real in the Isle of Wight.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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About India - Must See Places In India By: trisha netster
India is a country with with great history and unique culture that is a blend of many religions and cultures. It is one of the most attractive destinations to tourists in Asia. India offers everything that a traveller could think of, from from huge booming cities to sprawling rural communities, beautiful palm fringed beaches and snow capped mountain peaks. Bounded by the Himalayan ranges in the north, and surrounded by water on three sides, the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean, with a long history and diverse culture, India offers a wide array of places to see and things to do(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Tourist Hotels In Port Blair By: Mark Tete
Doing a little bit of research on the top tourists' spots would help you to choose the right travel package for you within your budget. Hotels in Port Blair might be a little far away from the travel spots but you can actually save a lot of money in these hotels.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Perfect And Enjoyable Holidays In Andaman By: Mark Tete
Look for a travel agent who would provide you a cheap package holidays in Andaman. Never ever choose a travel agent randomly.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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Honeymoon In India - Top Honeymoon Places In India By: trisha netster
Honey moon is a traditional holiday for newly weds. It is that time of a person's life when he /she would be getting to know their partner and treading a new path thereafter. After the bustle of marriage is over there is a need for rest and relaxation. Couples from all over the world come to India to spend a nice time with the special person of their lives. There are a large number of places and the couples can choose between romantic holiday places and places known for adventure sport. One thing can be said with confidence that they would be enchanted by the places and the time spent would be cherished by them throughout their lives.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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India Places-top Destinations By: trisha netster
India is a diverse country and having said that it should be clear that the diversity extends to the culture, heritage, languages spoken, clothes worn and also the geography. The snow-capped peaks in the northern most part of the country, rainiest place, the driest place and the long beaches are all a part of this country. In short this diversity presents the visitors with a great opportunity to enjoy and explore. As the places are many and time may not be sufficient it is better to have a brief idea about the places that are the top-most in the list and are the must-see places.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-30)
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