Places to visit india

                                  Welcome To India.

India is a diverse experience. The mystique of India, its history, religions, fabulous historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, art and culture, have all attracted visitors from time immemorial, to find India's experience unforgettable. Let us take you around from Sikkim in the magnificent Himalayas to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or perhaps from the wonderful Havelis of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of Kerala. The marvelous temples of Khajuraho.                                           

                                           Agra

The Agra city is world wide famous for its Taj Mahal, which is the mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra also have many other places to see one of them is Agra Fort, build by Emperor Akbar between 1565 - 1573. The Tomb of Akbar is 12 km from Agra City.
 
  Area : 120.57 sq km
  Access : flights from Delhi,Khajuraho,Varanasi.Train from Delhi,Jaipur,Varanasi
  Distance (in kms) :Delhi 200 , Jaipur - 250 ,Bhartpur-56,Varanasi- 607,Ranthambore- 294 km,Sariska-189 ,Nanital - 376, Bundi - 438, Pushkar- 374, lucknow - 363, Kanpur - 285
  Hotels : 5 Star-Mughal Sherton,Taj View,Clarks Shiraz. 4 star - Howard Park Plaza, Mansingh, Utkarsh Vilas. 3 Star - Amar, Royal Residency.
  Special day trip to Agra - by luxury train

                                                      Bikaner

Founded in 1488. A timeless desert city.ringed by 7Km. long walland famed for its sandstone architechture which stands in stark contrast to the surrounding desert wilderness.
Sights:
Junagarh Fort, 1588, with saveral places and temples, Lallgarh Palace cavered from red sandstone, Ganga Golden Jublee Museum and a Camel Breeding Farm.
 
  Area : 38.10 sq km
  Access : Well connected to air,Rail and Road network.
  Distances : Bundi-396 km, Delhi-550 km, Jaisalmer-333 km, Jodhpur-243 km, Mandawa-200 km.
  Hotels; Gajner Palace, Lalgarh Palace, Karni Bhawan Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace.
  Attraction to visit in Bikaner: Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm, Lalgarh Palace.
  Delhi
 
The Capital Of India, Delhi is divided into two main divisions, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Delhi have all the world class facilities which one can avail.
Sights:
Red Fort - Build by Shah Jahan in 1648.
Purana Quila - Light and Sound Shows at evening.
Humayun's Tomb - The old fort of Humanyun.
India Gate - Which was build in the honour of Indian Soldiers.
Rashtrapati Bhawan - Former residence of Viceroy, now the residence of President of India.
Parliament House ,Qutab Minar - Build in 1199, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk and much more.
 
  Area : 1483 sq.km
  Access Well connected to air, rail, road network
  Distances : Agra 203 km, Bikaner 471 km,Bhartpur 205 km, chandigarh 238 km,Corbett Park 296 km,Jaipur 258 km, Jodhpur 610 km,Nanital 302,Neemrana 120 km,Rishikesh 224 km,Udaipur 670 km,Varanasi 670 km
  Hotels 5 Star : Ashoka,Le Merdien,Maurya Sherton,Taj Palace,Taj Mansingh,The Oberoi,Grand Intercontinental,
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                                                           Jodhpur 

Founded 1459.A startling fortress-city and shopper's paradise for rare artifacts not found elsewhere. Apart from the grandeur of the imposing palace and fort, the city itself is a piece of remarkable history.
Sights:
Mehrangarh Fort - One of the most imposing sights of India with it's intricately carved sandstone edifice sitting ,seemingly impregnable, atop a 400 ft high rock. Inc Museum of colourful, historical artefacts. Also: Mandore (8kms) - former capital. Landscaped gardens, ancient temples, cenotaphs; Hall of Heroes - 16 larger than life sculptures, carved from one rock, of Hindu & folk deities.
 
  Area : 75.50 sq km
  Access ; By Air- Flight from mumbai,Delhi,Jaipur,Udaipur,By Train-direct train from Mumbai,Ahemdabad,Delhi,Jaipur etc.
  Distances : Mandore 10 km,Mt Abu 264 km,Pokaran 196 km,Udaipur 280 km.
  Hotels: Ajit Bhawan, Balsmand Palace, Ranbanka, Taj Hari Mahal, Abhay Days, Chandra Inn
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  Udaipur
 

Founded 1599, the glory, the chivalry and valour of the rajputs is displayed at it's finest by the grandeur of this lovely, lake side city. The city is a constant procession of places,temples, lakes and cenotaphs, each out doing the other in it's beauty. The bazaars offer fine crafts especially vividly coloured paintings. Places to visit: City Palace, Lake Palace, Shivniwas Palace, Shaliyon ki Badi, Jagdish Temple, Lake Fateh Sagar.

 
  Area: 17.239kms
  Access: Airport - 20kms, Daily flights from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mumbai and Delhi.
  Distances: Delhi - 645kms, Agra - 630kms, Jaipur - 375kms, Jodhpur - 300kms
  Places to stay: Shiv Niwas Palace, Taj Lake Palace, Shikarbadi, Udai Kothi, Rangniwas, Laxmi Vilas Palace.
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                                                                  khajuraho 

The remoteness & isolation of Khajuraho.has ensured the survival of one the India's greatest treasures. Built 950-1050AD. 85 temples of which 22 survive, covered in friezes & sculptures claimed to be the most perfect depiction of human form in stone. More famed for thier erotic sculptures, they in fact, depict, inexquisite detail, the everyday life of people,both rich & poor of the 11th century. Places to visit: Erotic Khajuraho Temples.

 
  Area
  Access By Air-Links with Delhi,Varanasi,Kathmandu.By Train -Delhi,Mumbai Kolkatta and Varanasi.Bus Service : Chhatarpur Satna,Jhansi,Gwalior,Agra Jabalpur,,Indore, Bhopal,Varanasi.
  Distances : Bandhavgarh 189 km,Chattarpur 48 km, Jabalpur 233 km, Jhansi 181 km,Orcha 178 km, Varanasi 399 km
  Hotels: Chandela, Usha Bandela, Ramada Hotel, Grand Temple View, Greenwood, Radisson.
 
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                                                                Leh

The city is a constant procession of places,temples, lakes and cenotaphs, each out doing the other in it's beauty. The bazaars offer fine crafts especially vividly coloured paintings.A remote outpost of mankind untouched by the modern age. In the Indus Valley beneath the shadow of the Himalyan & Karakoram Mountains.
Sights:
Leh Palace, a mini Tibetan Potala; Shey, Thikse, Hemis, Alchi, & many other monasteries of great antiquity and charm.

Area: 96.701 Sq.kms
Access: Flights from Delhi, Chandigarh, Srinagar, Jammu
Distances: Dehli - 1047kms, Srinagar - 434kms, Manali - 434, Kargil - 234kms, Zhanskar.
Hotels: De-Wa-Chan Continental, Hotel Shamba La, Yossum Retreat in the Himalaya.
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Chennai
The relaxed Tamil nature and pleasant location on the Bay of Bengal makes this, possibly, the nicest of India's large cities (4th Largest). Many buildings are coated in chunam, a mix of limestone & seashell making the walls shimmer.
Sights:
Kapaleshwar Temple, the pyramidal gateway tower soars to 37m .& has intricate carvings; San Thome Cathedral 16th C.Fort St. George, built by East India Co.in 1460; St Mary's church, 1679, the oldest Anglican church in Asia, & oldest, intact English building in India; Museum and Gallery.

Area : 174 sq km,Coastal line 22 sq km
Access
Distances : Chidambaram 232 km Kanchipuram 76 km, Madurai 444 km,Ponidcherry 162 km, Rameshwaram 596,Trupati 152 km
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                                                               Jaisalmer

Lies in the hear of the Thar Desert and has a population, 0f about 78000. City also know as "GOLDEN CITY".Jaisalmer founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. Jaisalmer was the last to sign the instuement of agreement with British. Jaisalmer city used to be major trade centre of Western countries to India. Places to visit in Jaisalmer - Gadi Sagar Lake, Golden Fort, Golden Havlie.

                                                       Mysore  

 
"Sandalwood City", the centre for incense stick making. A great place to shop for arts and crafts, esp inlaid wood.
Sights : Maharaja's Palace; Chamundi Hill with spectacular views from Shiva Temple and the 5m high Nandi Bull( Lord Shiva's mount) sculptures of India's great epics. Also, Somnathpur, Srirangapatnam-nearby towns witha wealth of historical significance.

 
  Area :129KM2
  Access : Railway line connected to Bangalore, Hassan, Regular service from Superfast trains. Smooth & well maintain highways no. 33 & 88
  Distances : Bangalore - 140kms, Ooty - 159Kms, Cochin - 451kms, Madras - 470kms. Nearest airport - Bangalore
  Hotels : Luxury - Lalita Mahal Palace, Budget - Siddharth, Resort - Indus Valley, Wildlife Resort - Jungle Lodge.
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                                                    Neemrana  

 
Midway between Delhi and Jaipur, the seldom visited Neemrana Palace was built in 1464 and is the oldest palace to have been converted for hotel use. Little has changed within the palace and the rooms are full of antiques & offer superb vistas of the surrounding countryside. An oppurtunity to escape to another era.

 
  Area :
  Access : National highway 08, 1.5hrs drive from Delhi.
  Distances: 122kms from Delhi, 150kms from Jaipur
  Hotels : Neemrana Palace
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                                                   Orchha  

 
Orchha Once the capital of a powerful 17th C. state.The old fort ,palace,temples & riverside cenotaphs remain on an island in the River Bekwa.This is oNEof the most attractive seetings one could ask for, and the town itself,little more than a village now, has changed from it's medieval hay day.
Sights :
Jahangir Mahal; Raja mahal.

 
  Best Places to visit in Orchha, India: The Forts, Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Laxmi Naryan Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Flower Garden :
  Access: Airport - Khajuraho (4hrs), Train - Jhansi Railway station, 45 miniutes
  Distances: Delhi to Orchha 435 KMS Agra to Orchha 225 KMS, Jhansi to Orchha 18 KMS
  Hotels: Sheesh Mahal, Orchha Resort, Rang Mahal
  Best Season: October to March.
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