Taj Mahal:
 Welcome to one of the Seven Wonders of the World! For those of
you who are romantic at heart, this destination is unparalleled;
the synonym of India, the magnificent architecture and the
aesthetic beauty in White Makrana marble invites everyone from
the world over for an experience of a lifetime.
Historically, it is the mausoleum of the mughal Empress Mumtaz
Mahal. The majestic and marvelous tomb is a must visit for the
historians and the romantics alike since ages. The image of the
one of the man's proudest creation is unique as a tomb and the
grandeur associated with the mortal remains is till date
unmatched on Earth.
The splendid building is not only emperor Shah Jahan's symbol of
love for his beloved, or just another example of the mughal
architecture it is a contribution to the world heritage.
This love's labor involved 22 long years of effort by 20,000 odd
people. The construction of the tomb began in 1931, when Mumtaz
Mahal passed away while giving birth to Shah Jahan's 14th child
and was finally completed in 1953.
The description of the magnificence of the elegy becomes
wordless both at dawn and dusk. The view of the beauty of the
mausoleum remains unsurpassed in human minds if seen glowing in
the light of the full moon.
Rajasthan:
 Welcome to the most picturesque state of India, Rajasthan. The
culturally rich state of Rajasthan is popular for a range of
things. The elephants, camels, bird sanctuaries, festivals and
fairs, forts, luxury trains, folk dance/music, arts/crafts, and
royalty you name it and Rajasthan has it. So the next time you
are planning a vacation for yourself, family or friends do
consider the royal land of Rajasthan. In case you have already
been there.
The diversity of this desert land is sure to leave you spell
bound. Rajasthan happens to be the largest state of India with
an area of 3.42 lac sq. kms. Rajasthan also boasts of being the
only desert of the sub continent, namely the Great Indian Desert
in combination with the Aravali mountain range. The development
in all the aspects of life of the people of Rajasthan has not
faded the charisma, color and charm a bit. The land still speaks
of the chivalry of its rulers; the palaces are evidence of the
royalty that reigned for centuries. Rajasthan is the abode of
the kings, that is, Raja's sthan (place).
The magic of Rajasthan cannot be described as beautifully but
can only be done justice to by experience. The lavish landscape
of Rajasthan is home to variety of birds and animals that are
rare and even endangered, like the desert fox and the caracal.
Amongst the best-known wildlife areas are the Ranthambore
National Park, the sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Ghana
National Park and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The beauty of
these places never fails to capture the hearts of the nature
lovers. The Keoladeo National Park used to the duck hunting
reserve of the kings at one point of time but today features as
one of the world heritage sites in India.
Kerala:
 Kerala, God's Own Country is in short, a bundle of goodies for
you. India is proud of this southern state because of the exotic
landscape, varied culture and customs, high literacy rate
approx. 90% and the enthusiasm of the people. You are welcome to
the kaleidoscopic Kerala - the tourism destination of the
future.
It is not surprising to note that innumerable travelers and
tourists flock to the southwest tip of the Indian main land. In
fact the department of tourism of the state has been repeatedly
winning awards for their excellent performance. The holiday
packages to Kerala are popular world over and appreciated by the
National Geographic and the Lonely Planet.
Besides the beautiful beaches and the mystifying monsoons, the
land of coconuts is bountiful in terms of natural beauty indeed.
The combination of the simplicity and beauty of Kerala is
mesmerizing.
A part of your holiday in Kerala can also be invested in
rejuvenating yourself the natural way. The naturalist branch of
medicine, namely Ayurveda is followed extensively in Kerala. The
travelers and the tourists may prevent their ailments besides
curing them. Right from the immunization and longevity process
to slimming and beauty enhancements the range of treatments
cater to variety of people. There are several curative and
restorative packages being offered to the travelers to Kerala.
Beaches:
 Has the combination of Sun, Sand, Sea and Surf ever tempted you
to take a break from the daily monotonous chores that you
perform so religiously? Indian visit reveals the balmy beaches
of India, the perfect escapade for the fun loving holiday
seekers. India with its long coastline of 7500 kms, offers some
of the most exotic beach holidays in the world. The great
peninsula with the Indian Ocean in the middle and accompanied by
the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal on each side besides the
two archipelagos of Lakshadweep and Andamans is perfect for
beach holidays for tourists the world over. The young state of
Goa certainly happens to be the Beach Capital of India. It
offers the perfect spot for the novice divers. The blaze of
glory, the beautiful waves, the swinging palms and the many hues
of the sky, the nature is for sure at its best at the beaches.
India boasts of many beaches of Goa in the West, Kovalam in the
South and Gopalpur-On-Sea in the East. Once a small fishing
village Gopalpur-On-Sea is now a major destination on the Beach
tourism map of India. So you may head towards any direction of
the Indian peninsula and be invited to the sun bathed beaches.
The never-ending shores and the untouched oceanic horizons seem
to be mesmerizing. The photogenic dawn and dusks at the beaches
are sure to be repetitive visitor to the shores. |
[January
25, 2009]
