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Shimla

Shimla

About Shimla Naldehra: Naldehra, is situated at an altitude of 6706 feet and is 25 km from Shimla on Shimla- Tattapani road. Naldehra houses the oldest and the highest golf course in India. It is a famous picnic spot and one can have leisure pine lined forest walks and horse rides. Its beauty has attracted [...]

Agra

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The city of the Taj Mahal – is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. One of the eight wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is known for its unrivalled architectural beauty. As Agra was the capital of India during the 16th and first half of the 17th centuries, the city [...]

Manali

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About Manali Manali is Himachal Pradesh is a picturesque hill station. At the northern end of the Kullu Valley, Manali boasts of majestic snow-clad hills and breathtaking natural beauty. Every year a huge number of tourists are drawn to Manali. The Hadimba Devi Temple is dedicated to the wife of Bhim, one of the Pandava [...]

Srinagar

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About Srinagar The valley of Kashmir, in which Srinagar is located, is also referred to as being a heaven on earth. The Mughal emperor Jahangir was so captivated by the beauty of this valley that he exclaimed “Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto” (If there is a heaven on earth, [...]

Pahalgam

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About Pahalgam Ninety five km east of Srinagar at an altitude of 2,130 metres, Pahalgam is unspoiled by the ravages of progress. Away from the grind of daily life, Pahalgam is situated among the soaring mountains, glistening glaciers, gushing silvery streams of ice water and dense pine and cedar forests with soft whistling winds and [...]

Other Attractions

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The Yadavendra Gardens 24 kilometers on the Shimla road at Pinjore has charming Mughal style terraced lawns, flower beds, fountains, water channels and airy pavilions enclosed by high walls swathed in the mauve and magenta bougainvillea. Old Moti Bagh Palace The magnificent Old Moti Bagh Palace, an early 20th century monument built in Indo Saracenic [...]

Other Attractions

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Gharaunda The gateways of an old Mughal serai (rest house) stand to the west of this village. Shah Jahan built kos minars (milestones) along the road from Delhi to Lahore and serais at longer intervals. Most of the kos minars still stand but there is little left of the various serais. Panipat Panipat is reputed [...]

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Allahabad

Wildlife Attractions in Dudhwa National Park Apart from the swamp deer, there are at least 37 species of mammals and 16 species of reptiles. Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary is said to have 101 tigers and four leopards. Recently, the hispid hare has also been spotted in the area. It was here in 1984 that a major [...]

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Dehradun

Ranikhet Around fifty Kms from Almora the quiet and beautiful cantonment township of Ranikhet, is famous for it’s salubrious climate, balmy breeze captivating and panoramic Himalayan View and soothing and pollution free greenery of pines and oaks. It is also famous as the regimental center of the Kumaon Regiment of Indian Army- one of the [...]

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Raghunath Temple: located in the heart of the city is the largest temple complex in northern India. Dedicated to Lord Rama, it has a unique structure. The inner walls of temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides. The galleries of the temple are covered with lakhs of ‘Saligrams’ (sacred stones). The surrounding temples [...]

Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum

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Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum A museum at Khatkal Kalan, the native village of the great Martyr Sardar Bhagat Singh, was inaugurated on his 50th death anniversary. It was earlier in Jalandhar district, now became part of Nawanshahr district. To pay homage to the great revolutionary martyrs of the Punjab, who laid down their lives [...]

Wagah Border

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Attari Wagah Border Attari Wagah Border often known as the ‘Berlin wall of Asia’, is the ceremonial Indian-Pakistan Border situated 28kms from Amritsar and one of the famous tourist attraction of the city. Each evening a retreat ceremony takes place with the BSF (Border Security Forces) on the Indian Side of the Border. The flags [...]

Seesh Mahal

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The Sheesh Mahal or the `Palace of Mirrors` in Patiala (Punjab) was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh in 1845 behind the main Moti Bagh Palace. The Palace was built in a forest with terraces, gardens, fountains and an artificial lake. The lake has two watchtowers in the north and the south, and is connected to [...]

Jallianwala Bagh

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Jallianwala Bagh Jallianwala Bagh is located at a stones throw from Golden Temple. It is a witness of the tragedy called Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. As the history goes, during the time of freedom struggle, when Mangal Pandey blew the bugle for commencing the struggle for independence, General Dyer made a law that no Indian will [...]

Dumdama Lake

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Dumdama Lake is situated at a distance of approximately 60 Kilo Metres from I.T.O. Delhi. A two hours drive, Damdama Lake, near Delhi, is a nice place for having fun trip, day trip ,day picnic, day tour, family tour ,Corporate group tour , adventure tour .Damdama lake is a weekend getaway destination around delhi from [...]

Badhkal Lake

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Badkhal Lake Covering an area of 206 acres of land, the picturesque lake of Badkhal is situated in Badkhal village of Faridabad, about 32 km from Delhi. The lake derived its name from the Persian word bedakhal, which means free from interference. This man made embankment with plenty of flowering trees, landscaped gardens and Green [...]

Kurukshetra

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Kurukshetra is a religious hotspotof the Hindus. Tourists from all over the country visit the venue of the Mahabharata war and the birth place of the “Bhagvad Gita”. There are some 360 Tirthas of religious and historic importance situated in this city. Out of these about 134 tirthas are being maintained by Kurukshetra Development Board, [...]

Sultanpur

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Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, located 50 kilometers off Delhi, is a haven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds. This sanctuary has been modeled on the famous Bharatpur bird sanctuary that is just 100 kilometers. Artificial mounds have been put and then turned into a green glade. The marsh has been converted into water bodies. [...]

Chandigarh

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The pulsating city of Chandigarh provides an entire plethora of tourist destinations. The architectural ambience of the city was a creation of the great French architect – Le Corbusier. The famous Rose and Rock garden of the city are the foremost destinations for tourists to witness scenic beauty. The art and culture of the city [...]

Surajkund

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The Surajkund Lake is just 20 kilometers from the heart of Delhi. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not a lake but a man-made reservoir. The name in Hindi means ‘Reservoir of the Sun’. The Rajput King Surajpal built it in the pre-Sultanate days. The tentative date of its construction is believed to be [...]

Safdarjung’s Tomb

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Safdarjung’s Tomb Apart from being the capital of India, Delhi is a fascinating city with pleasant contradictions. Comprising of Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is home to famous tourist destinations like the Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and the vivacious shopping bazaar of Chandni Chowk. [...]

Rashtrapati Bhawan

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Rashtrapati Bhawan When set to build new British Capital, Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker chose the vacant land of Raisina situated at the south of Shahjahanabad for their project. Built atop Risina Hill, the 340-roomed Viceregal Lodge is now the residence of the President Of India and is known as ‘Rashtrapati Bhawan’. Though Lutyens’ claim [...]

Rahghat

Rajghat

Rajghat is the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The cremation of Mahatma Gandhi took place at the Delhi Raj Ghat only, on 31st January 1950. The memorial stone of Mahatma Gandhi placed there is a simple square platform made of black stone, with the words “Hey Ram” inscribed near [...]

Parliament House

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Parliament House of India The elegant circular design with 144 pillars, Parliament House flaunts excellent architecture by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. Built in buff and red sandstone, the beautifully proportioned structure has a circumference of nearly one third of a mile. There are chambers of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the library [...]

Lodi Tomb

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Lodi Tomb is situated amidst the famous Lodi Garden, adjoining the Indian International Centre in South Delhi. It is one of the many mausoleums in the city that have been built inside a garden. Lodi Tomb entombs Sikandar Lodi. The other mausoleums situated inside the Lodi Gardens, along with the Lodhi tomb, include the Tomb [...]

Lal Gumbad

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Lal Gumbad, also known as Rakabwala Gumbad, entombs Shaikh Kabir-Ud-Din Auliya, a disciple of Shaikh Raushan Chiragh-I-Delhi. Situated in the Malviya Nagar area of South Delhi, it is believed to have been constructed in the mid-fourteenth century. The mortal remains of Shaikh Kabir-Ud-Din Auliya were buried here in 1397. Lal Gumbad is entered from the [...]

Delhi Zoo

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Established in the year 1959, Delhi National Zoological Park lies near the famous Old Fort. One of the best zoos in the entire Asian continent, its uniqueness is that it tries to provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and birds houses here. It proves to be an ideal picnic spots, especially in winters, [...]

India Gate

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India Gate Built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this 42 m high stone arch of victory, universally known as India Gate, stands at the eastern end of Rajpath. It was previously officially known as the All India War Memorial. The names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First [...]

Humayun’s tomb

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Delhi has many historical monuments located within its territory. The various dynasties that ruled from Delhi have left their mark on this city in the form of the forts, palaces, gardens, mosques and tombs that they built. Humayun’s tomb is among the most famous and attractive tourist spots in New Delhi. Humayun was the son [...]

Sarnath

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About the place of Sarnath In the deer park of Sarnath Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and Sarnath is the place where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is at a distance of 10km from Varanasi. Sarnath is also known as Mrigadava, Migadaya, Rishipattana, Isipatana. The Emperor Ashoka, [...]

Varanasi

Varanasi

About Varanasi The religious capital of India, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, is a renowned pilgrimage and tourist destination in India. Being one of the oldest cities of the world, Varanasi (also called Banaras and Kashi) attracts a large number of people from all over the globe. For thousands of years, Varanasi has enjoyed prominence as [...]

Allahabad

Allahabad

Tourist Attractions in Allahabad With a strong and long historical, political and religious backdrop, Allahabad, one of the most favored tourist destinations in India, offers a number of tourist spots that are considered as some of the best tourist attractions in Allahabad. Located on the meeting point of the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, and offering [...]

Mathura

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Mathura is a sacred town for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains as the deities of all three religions are said to have lived in Mathura. Mathura is also well-known for the Mathura School of Art, which is recognized for its stunning sculptures and clay idols. It is this place where Lord Krishna is said to have [...]

Lucknow

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Lucknow is a beautiful city that still retains its old world charm. Your tour to Lucknow will be a truly memorable one when you travel in India. While arranging for Lucknow sightseeing tours, make sure that you visit the following tourist attractions that are worth seeing. The exquisite monuments that were built during the ancient [...]

Nainital

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About Nainital A small town in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once this area had many lakes and it was called the City of 60 lakes or ‘Chakta’. Most of the lakes in the region have disappeared and whatever remains is just a glimpse [...]