some more places Delhi surroundings

Lake Tour:

(Delhi - Nainital (300 kms / 6.5 hrs)

First day: Leave Delhi at 7 A.M. Reach Nainital - the beautiful lake district of Kumaon - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, visit the shimmering Naini lake for boating and the bustling mall for local action. Overnight at Nainital.

Day 02 : Nainital. Local sightseeing and excursions. Overnight at Nainital.

Day 03 : Nainital. Local sightseeing and excursions. Leave Nainital after a leisurely breakfast and reach Mukteshwar / Bhimtal by lunch time. Local sightseeing Overnight at Nainital.

Nainital: Discover this quaint hill town. Excursions on foot or horses within Nainital to Snow View or Dorothy's Seat or Tiffin Top for Himalayan views or near Nainital to Naina Devi Temple, High Altitude Zoo, Kilbury, Naukuchiatal, Sattal, Khurpatal or Bhimtal.

Day 04 : Nainital - Delhi. (350 kms /8 hrs). Depart from Bhimtal / Mukteshwar after breakfast. Reach Delhi in the evening.

First day:Meeting and briefing in Hotel Ajanta. Afternoon visit Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru respectively, Jama Masjid - the biggest Mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - the shopping centre of Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.

Second day: Breakfast. Morning visit India Gate, Lakshminarayan Temple, Bahai Temple (Lotus). Drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place. Afternoon drive to Agra - 205 kms/5 hours. On arrival, check in Hotel for overnight stay.

Third day:Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal and Dayal Bagh Mandir. Afternoon shopping tour watching the craftsmen. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Fourth day: Breakfast. Morning drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Visit the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Continue towards Jaipur which is 250 kms/6 hrs. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Afternoon tour of Jaipur visiting Jantar Mantar- the observatory, City Palace & the Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal-the palace of winds through residential & business areas of Pink city of India

Fifth day :Breakfast. Morning visit Amber Fort - the ancient Capital of the State. You will ascend the hill on elephant back. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon shopping tour.

Sixthday :Breakfast. Return to Delhi. Day at leisure and explore your own
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Delhi tour

One of the oldest and the largest cities in the world, . Emblematic of India in the paradoxes it holds, the city is a modern metropolis where you encounter antiquity at every bend. With a history spanning over 5000 years that saw several dynasties, invasions, migrations, destruction, construction and the Partition, Delhi is a cultural conundrum. The best way to relish Delhi is not to try to unravel its idiosyncrasies but enjoy the cultural patina it offers.

Places to visit:1. Red Fort, 2.Jama Masjid, 3.Chandni Chowk, 4.Rajghat,5. Feroz Shah Kotla fort,6. Rastrapati Bhawan, 7.India Gate,8. Humayun's Tomb,9. Qutb Minar and 10.Lotus Temple.

lotus temple

Qutib Minar

India gate

RED FORT

(Yerra kota)

Places to visit out side the DELHI:

Delhi - Agra: The famous TAJMAHAL is located in Agra.A monument of love. A symbol of eternal love. Agra the zenith of art and an enshrined romance.Once the seat of the Mughal rulers. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world - the Taj Mahal a poem in white marble which took 22 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious stones. The Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna.It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shahjahan, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.


Situated by the river Yamuna, Taj Mahal sits on a high red sandstone terrace, topped by marble terrace. It is flanked by four minarets. The jewel in-laid cenotaph of the empress lies within the dome. The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy with semi precious stones like jasper and agate.








Taj Mahal is 200 km from Delhi

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday





Agra FortSituated on the west bank of the Yamuna river and two km from Taj Mahal, the Agra fort was started by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. The impressive red sandstone fort extends for about 2.5 km and is surrounded by a deep moat which was once filled with water of Yamuna. Though Akbar built it mainly as a military centre, it was under Shahjahan's rule that the fort became more of a mini city.






















Of the many gates, the only one open to public is the Amar Singh gate, which leads into the fort. Immediately on the right is the Jahangiri Mahal. The other impressive monuments within the fort are the Diwan-i-Khas, where the emperor met the dignitaries, the Diwan-i-Aam, Nagina Masjid (built by Shahjahan for his harem) and the Moti Masjid. Towards the northeast of the fort is the Musamman Burj, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. Location: Agra





Mathura (146 km southeast of Delhi):





Mathura is the birthplace of the world's popular deity, Lord Krishna. Mathura is one of the most ancient cities of India. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh, and is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India.Mathura is famous for the temples of Krishnajanmabhumi Mandir, Vishram Ghat and Sati Burj. It is believed that Lord Krishna rested at Vishram Ghat after killing the Cruel Kamsa. Evenings at the Vishram Ghat are generally a very beautiful sight with hundreds of diyas floating on the river. The Ghats offer very picturesque sights with long flight of stairs leading to the river's edge. You can find many pilgrims bathing in the river and from a distance you can see the temple spires silhouetted against the sky.







Fatehpur SikriFatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 in honour of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti. It was the Mughal capital for 14 years after which it was abandoned, probably due to the lack of water. The capital is amazingly beautiful with its palaces and it reflects the architectural style Akbar patronised. Even to this day, the entrance to the fort is through the road that Akbar built. The road leads to the Buland Darwaza, a huge 54 metres gateway. It later inspired other lofty gates. Today young daredevils jump from its ruins into the deep tank to earn money from the tourists. Other inspiring monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are the Hiran Minar, that Akbar built in memory of his favourite elephant, Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Birbal's

I LOVE INDIA

India is a subcontinent and varies climate place to place. India's old name is BHARAT.Now we discuss about some Metropolitan cities in India .

KOLKATA: A land that has produced great scholars, thinkers and revolutionaries - Kolkata was where the first Indian currency and Indian official newspaper were printed.











Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge),



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Victoria Memorial Hall






This is
Belur Math


















HOOGHLY RIVER

The name Kolkata originates from the place Kalighat - the shores of River Ganges that supports an ancient Kali Temple.

See the information of Kolkata

Area : 27,244 sq.kms.

Population: 45,80,544.

Main Languages:Bengali, Hindi, English.

STD Codes : 033.

Temparatures :42 ° C Max12 ° C Min.

Best Season : Between November to February.


Visiting places in the city:

short visit to Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial Hall, Jain Temple, Belur Math, Mother Teresa's Home, Kali Temple, Botanical Garden, Marble palace, Science City, China Town, Sahid Minar, Birla Planetarium, Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge), Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge), Fort William, Nakhoda Mosque, Nicco Park, Metro Rail will make you more closer to this living city.

Tour colonial structures and shop for souvenirs on Kolkata tours with Destination India Tourism packages. See the Victoria Memorial, take in the beauty of Rabindra Sarovar and enjoy artistic remnants from the medieval era as you tour the Birla Academy of Art and see the Writer's Building, Shahid Minar and Raj Bhawan on Kolkata tours in West Bengal, India

1. Botonical garden:On the west bank of Hooghly, south of Howrah, are extensive botonical gardens Prime attraction in the garden is the 200year old Banyan tree, claimed to be the largest in the world.The Gardens are at Sibpur and can be reached by crossing the bridge, 19km from Chowringhee. The Gardens are openfrom sunrise to sun set.

2.Indian museum:Located in the corner of Sudder street and Chowranghee and it was built in 1875 and one of the best museum in Asia. Its widely varied collection includes oddities such as a whole roomful of meteorites. Other exhibits useful fossils,stuffed animals , skeletons and so on, including a number of fossil skeletons of prehistoric animals. These includes giant crocodiles and an amazingly big tortoise.Monday is holiday for the museum. Opens 10.00am to 5.00pm.

3. Nicco Park :Nicco Park is situated at Salt Lake. This is the Disneyland of West Bengal, with a variety of unusual games and rides.

4. Science City :It is located on Kolkata's Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. This 21st century marvel of science, communication and environment is the first and only institution of its kind in India.The pioneering effort of NCSM. Here one finds science out of doors and alive.

5. Fort William :The Fort William stands solemnly on the Western bank of The Hoogly. It stretches from the Western flank of the Red Road The Battle of Plassey ended in June, 1757. Robert Clive was deeply worried about the British destiny and what lay in store for Calcutta because the erstwhile fragile fort was easily captured by Siraj-ud-daula. Consequently, Clive decided to build a formidable fort to resist enemy onslaughts effectively.

6. Metro Rail :The Metro Rail in Kolkata is the country's only underground Railway system. Metro Rail links Dum Dum airport to Tallygunj through Shyambazar, Central Avenue, Esplanade, Parkstreet, Kalighat. It helps to solve the problems of citizen through rapid transportation.

7. National Library: The sprawling structure of the National Library, with a most imposing façade and staircases in Belverde near Alipore houses collection of precious book in India.

Places out side the KOLKATA city:

SHANTINIKETAN :Santiniketan, 212 Km. away from kolkata is famous due to Visva Bharti Unviersity, a centre of international studies and culture. The Visva Bharti University, a school in the traditional gurukul system was founded by Nobel laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore in 1901 at Santiniketan.

Prime Sites : There are so many institutions managed by Visva Bharti as - Path Bhavan, Uttar Siksha Sadan, Siksha Bhavan, Vidya Bhavan, Vinay Bhavana, Rabindra Bhavan, China Bhavan, Hindi Bhavan etc. There is also a Museum - Nandan. The splendid sculptures, frescoes, murals, and paintings of Rabindra Nath, Nandlal Bose, Ramkinkar, Bindobehari Mukhopadhyaya and others in the art galleries are worth while to see.

SUNDERBAN: The World Famous Mangrove Forest Sunderban with Royal Bengal Tiger & Crocodile.Just 3 hrs. drive from Kolkata along with a short cruise will take you into a different and mysterious world of mangrove forest on the coast of Bay of Bengal .

Stop while you find the watch towers & search through the dense forest to meet with the man-eater along with Deer, Snake, monkey, Wild Bore, a varieties of Birds and many more.

Evening enjoy campfire with local folksong or Banbibi Pala (A religious Drama based on the goddess of the forest) Experience the Hospitality of the local rural people at their ethnic cottage.

The Sunderbans are world famous for Royal Bengal Tigers which are also notorious as man-eaters. These forests, providing home to the largest number of tigers in the world, are also home to a variety of fauna including the largest deltaic crocodiles, dolphins, the king cobra, lizards, pythons, olive ridley,checkered killback, gangetic gharial (alligator), giant turtle and deer; and a variety of resident and migratory birds including heron, egret, cormorant,tishing eagle, seagull, kingfisher, whim brei, black-tailed godwit, little stint, eastern knot, curlew, sandpiper,golden plover, pintail and whistling teal.

Among the places which a tourist must visit are the Project Tiger, Sudhanyakhali, Netidhopani, Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary, Mayadwip and Kalasdwip, Bhagatpur Crocodile Project, Piyali, Kaikhali, Buridabari and Dobanki. Declared as a Biosphere Reserve as well as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997

Sundarbans is home to many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Gangetic River Dolphin (Platanista gangeticus) is common in the rivers. No less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine, or Salt-Water Crocodile (Crocodylus parasus) in West Bangal , and that population is estimated at less than two hundred individuals.




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