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Tourist Cities in India
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Agra
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Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum
of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders
of the world, and one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra. Completed in 1653,
the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal king Sh?h Jah?n as the final resting place
for his beloved wife, Mumt?z Mahal. Finished in marble, it is perhaps India’s most
fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22
years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to build
and is set amidst landscaped gardens.
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Jaipur / Udaipur
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Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the Indian state
of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist and education destination in India.
Forts & Monuments
- Hawa Mahal
- Amber Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
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Goa
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Goa is Famous for its pristine beaches, infact 90% of all the tourism in Goa happens
only for its beautiful beaches in Coastal Areas. Goa has two main tourist seasons:
winter and summer. In the winter time, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come
to Goa to enjoy the splendid climate. In the summertime (which, in Goa, is the rainy
season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays.
In 2008 there were more than three million tourists reported to have visited Goa,
more than half million of whom were from Foreign visitors. Infact, many foreigners
have made Goa as there home for its laid-back and relaxed lifestyle !
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Kashmir was once called Heaven on Earth, and once of the most beautiful places in
the world. However, in last couple of decades, terrorism has faded its charm – A
place home to Himalayan Ranges.
The State of Jammu & Kashmir has main three geographical regions known as “The Lesser
Himalayas” or the “Jhelum Valley” (Kashmir), “The Inner Himalayas” or “The Indus
Valley” (Ladakh & Frontier areas) also called “Trans-Himalayas”, and “The Outer-Himalayas”
or “The Southern mountain range” (Jammu). The area of Jammu & Kashmir is 2, 22,236
square kilometers.
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Kanyakumari
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Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari
is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset.
The confluence of three ocean bodies – the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and
the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon
evenings, one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time – on either
side of the horizon.
The exceptional natural beauty of Kanyakumari draws a large number of tourists not
only from India but also from abroad. This small but picturesque town is located
at the confluence of three important water bodies— the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea
and Bay of Bengal. Kanyakumari has also got deep religious associations since the
name of the place literally means virgin girl which is a form of the Goddess Parvati.
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Kerala (Backwaters)
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Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the "ten paradises of the world"
and "50 places of a lifetime" by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala
is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives, Beautiful Backwaters and Alternative
healing massages.
The backwaters have a unique ecosystem - freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater
from the Arabian Sea. In certain areas, such as the Vembanad Kayal, where a barrage
has been built near Kumarakom, salt water from the sea is prevented from entering
the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact.
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Ajanta Ellora
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Ajantha & Ellora are 28 – 30 rock-cut cave monuments created during the first century
BC and 5th century AD, containing paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces
of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art. The caves are located
just outside the village of Ajantha / Ellora in Aurangabad district in the Indian
state of Maharashtra. Since 1983, the Ajanta & Ellora Caves have been a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Chiseled during the span between the 2nd century BC and the 8th century AD, the
Ajanta and Ellora caves are two of the most alluring tourist destinations in India.
Your tour to India is, in fact, incomplete without a trip to this wonderful tourist
site near the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
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Darjeeling
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Darjeeling in India owes’ its grandeur to its natural beauty, its clean fresh mountain
air and above all, the smiling resilient people for whom it is a home. Known for
its natural splendor, Darjeeling’s best gift to its’ visitors is the dawn of a new
day. The mountains awaken first with a tentative peeking of the sun.
A steep ride, five kilometers from Ghoom, or an invigorating walk up a steep incline,
leads sun worshippers to Tiger Hill. The air is chilly with darkness and damp. To
the east, a dull orange sun emerged painting the sky with brilliant strokes of magenta,
gold, orange and fuchsia. The snow capped Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Jannu and
other peaks slowly emerge from slumber to start a new day. The sun worshippers gasp
at the magnificent sight.
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