Bharatpur is the place that would surely answer your question as to why Dr Salim Ali was so fascinated with birds Period. It’s not the beauty or the variety but sheer enormity of the region and the ease with which the birds have accepted this meagre offering from us human makes Bharatpur area and its… Continue reading Bharatpur a paradise to visit for 230 species of birds
Lakshadweep:One of the world’s most spectacular tropical island system
Lakshadweep means ‘a hundred thousand islands’ in Malayalam, the local language. However there are only 36 islands having a total area of 32 sq. kilometers. It is the tiniest Union Territory of India with 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks. Ten Islands are inhabited. They are Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni,… Continue reading Lakshadweep:One of the world’s most spectacular tropical island system
Khajuraho India’s Glorious Past
Located in the provincial state of Madhya Pradesh India. Khajuraho city is famous the world over for its temples, sex, architecture and sculpture. The construction of these Temples and sculptures are thousands of year old which took a little over two centuries, in terms of architecture of these temples, they form the high peak of… Continue reading Khajuraho India’s Glorious Past
Allahabad City of God
Allahabad formerly known as Prayag , according to Hindu mythology, the creator god Lord Brahma chose a piece of land at which the three sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati – would flow into a quiet confluence.That land, now known as Allahabad (“City ofGod”), is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations… Continue reading Allahabad City of God
Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Amritsar, which literally means a pool of nectar, lies twenty kilometres east of the lndo-Pakistan border, is the Punjab state’s second largest town. It was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. Here a tank was excavated and a temple was got built by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev… Continue reading Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Alwar
It is between a cluster of small hills of the Aravali range. This city was formerly known as ‘Mewar The people of the state did not accept any external interference’s and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. In the 12th and 13th centuries they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally Sultan Bulban (1267 A.D.… Continue reading Alwar
Ajmer – a green oasis
Ajmer, formerly written Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in India’s Rajasthan state. Surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains once ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan. Ajmer always had great importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later it became a favorite residence of the great Moghula. One… Continue reading Ajmer – a green oasis
Nagaur Fair-Cattle Fair in Nagaur
Nagaur Fair The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days. Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb. . It usually takes place in the Hindu month of Magha that comprises of January and February months of English. Besides doing… Continue reading Nagaur Fair-Cattle Fair in Nagaur
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar-The small and beautiful town in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which is globally famous and attracts thousands of visitors from all… Continue reading Pushkar Fair
The city of lakes-Udaipur
The city of lakes, Udaipur. Udaipur also known as the City of Lakes, regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the World and subsequently, also known as the ‘Venice of East’. In context of Rajasthan, Udaipur is the second most-sought after tourist destination of the state, the first being Jaipur. Udaipur had been the… Continue reading The city of lakes-Udaipur