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| India is one of the popular tourist destinations in Asia. Bounded by the Himalayan ranges in the north, and surrounded on three sides by water (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. In 2004, foreign tourists visiting India spent 15.4 billion USD - the ninth highest in the world. India is also ranked among the top 3 adventure tourism destinations.
Tourism Place in Delhi Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Five Sense Garden, Lotus Temple. India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. |
Tourism Place in Agra Taj Mahal, Red Fort, FatehPurSekri, Jahangiri Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal. Agra History In more recent times Agra came into prominence when Sikandar Lodi made it his capital city in 1501. The Lodi rule was to end very soon and Agra passed into the possession of the Mughals. It was during the time of the third emperor Akbar that Agra came into its own. He embarked on the construction of the massive Agra Fort in 1565. Though Akbar was diverted into building a new capital at Fatehpur Sikari not far away, Agra continued to retain its importance and Shah Jehan, Akbar's grandson ornamented the city with that masterpiece of Mughal architecture -the Taj Mahal and built several other beautiful buildings within the Agra Fort.
Tourism Places in Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar, The Prince of Wales Museum, Flora Fountain, St. Thomas Cathedral Crawford Market, Chor Bazaar and famous Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Hanging Gardens and Kamla Nehru Park, Bibi ka Maqbara, Ajanta Caves India's third largest state in area and population is one of the foremost states in agricultural and industrial production. Marathi is the predo minant language of the state. The deep sense of nationality and unity among the Maharashtrians, whose ancestors defied the mighty Mughals under the leadership of their great hero and king, Chhatrapati Shivaji. The pride city of Maharashtra, the commercial capital of India, Bombay famous for Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves and many other imposing buildings, museums is also the gateway point for tours to South India and Goa. The other most important tourist town of Aurangabad, named for the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb, is most famous for Buddhist Cave paintings at Ajanta and rock cut Kailash Temple at Ellora. Tourism Places in Goa - Water Sports: Para Sailing, Wind Surfing, Speed Boat.
 - Goa Beaches : Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Benaulim Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Colva Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Miramar Beach, Candolim Beach.
GOA has over the centuries, opened its doors and its heart to the Mauryan, Kadambas, Yadavs, Chalukyas, Dravidians, Arynas, Delhi Sultants, Vijaynagar rulers, Bahamani Sultans, Arabs, Persians and Jews. Finally in 1510 an event took place that was to leave an idelible mark on this "Pearl of the Orient". Tourism places in Kerala Calicut, Munnar, Kovalam, Varkala, Kumarakom, Periyar, Alappuzha Beach, Kovalam Beach, Varkala Beach Kerala, also known as 'God's own Land' is located at the south western tip of India. It is about 560 km long narrow stretch of land and is mere 120 km wide from the sea to mountains. With a population of 29 million, Kerala has some unique geographical features that make it one of the most sought after tourist destinations. The state is outstandingly beautiful and green. Kerala is also blessed with placid beaches, soothing backwaters, invigorating hill stations, bewitching waterfalls, historic monuments, spectacular art forms, rejuvenating health packages, exotic wildlife and year-round festivals that make this state a must visit destination.
Tourism Places in West Bengal Victoria Memorial Museum, Howrah Bridge, Mirik, Darjeeling, Kalimpong West Bengal, is bounded on the north by Bhutan and the state of Sikkim, on the east by Bangladesh and the state of Assam , on the south by the Bay of Bengal, on the southwest by the state of Orissa & Jharkhand, on the northwest by Nepal and the state of Bihar and on the south by Bay of Bengal. Its capital, Kolkata is one of the largest and most developed cities in India. The vast majority of the people in West Bengal are the Bengalis. The other communities in the state are Sherpas, Gorkhas and Paharis, residing in the hilly regions of West Bengal Tourism Places in Orissa Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Nandan Kanan National Park, Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary
ORISSA as early as the 5th and 4th century BC, seaports flourished in this area. The first king of Ceylon, Vijaya, is believed to have been a Kalinga prince. Colonists from Kalinga did not stop at Ceylon but went as far as Java, Sumatra, Bali and carried Indian civilization with them. And before the emergence of the Christian era, there was maritime relationship between Orissa and South East Asia. Ashok, a Mauryan king, invaded Kalinga around 261 BC and ultimately conquered it. But the terrible bloodshed changed Ashoka which took him to Buddhism and for the rest of the life.
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