tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46260669630779245542009-10-12T19:01:04.500-07:00India Tour PackagesAnkithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10097120472875591608noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626066963077924554.post-78136744669823499872009-08-20T21:55:00.000-07:002009-08-20T22:20:58.183-07:00Explore Rajasthan - Best Heritage Tour Destination in India
Known as 'Rajputana',
Rajasthan is one of the major states of India that is recognized for its vibrant culture and heritage. Rajasthan is one of the few states in India that has sustained influence of Rajput dominance in the region since 700 AD and still carries its unforgettable impression on culture and traditions. It is mostly a desert state and covers most of the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. The state’s glory lies on the affluence of its spectacular monuments that are proof of the royal patronage. Today it is one of the major tourist destinations in India and has huge tourism prospective with its awe-inspiring forts and palaces, colorful arts & crafts and heritage accommodations.
Popularly known as the India’s heritage destination, this colorful state can be enjoyed when you get on one of the heritage tours of Rajasthan. Touring to any of the major locales here is just convenient & hassle free, and can make your trip a more pleasing and lifetime experience. Camel & horse safaris, exotic fairs & festivals, and folk music & dance of Rajasthan are admired all across the world. In fact many of the Rajasthan Tours revolve around one or more of these themes. Vibrant fairs & festivals including cultural dances are conducted from time to time in the state to more visitors from all across the world.
The highlight of all tour to Rajasthan is the folk music and artistic heritage. Be it’s the Manganiar singers or the Kalbeliya dancers; here you can definitely enjoy every aspect that the place has to offer. Watching Rajasthani dancers performing their traditional songs and dances can help you enrich your knowledge about their culture. Besides this, you can even enjoy its old-world charm and tales of golden age through the different performances of local artists - through music and puppet shows.
The state has regularly been known for its different historical places like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and many more. These destinations belong to the various popular genres as desert hunts and popularly known as weekend gateways for the nearby cities. Still today many of these places feature mighty forts and luxuriously decorated palaces that sing its ancient times glory and share its beautiful moments with its visitors. Many of these palaces are example of superb Indian architecture and skill.
Apart from all this, its well-maintained roads and network of railways connecting different cities, makes touring in Rajasthan much more fun, easy and simple. “Palace on Wheels” which has given different identity to Rajasthan tourism is one of the most luxurious tour options to explore different royal cities and be in amongst the top 10 luxury trains of the world.
Today
Rajasthan Tours are the common tour packages offered by various travel agencies and operators. The popularity of tour to Rajasthan has always been high and will continue to remain so in coming years. Choosing a Rajasthan tour actually offers you ideal chance to savor the flavor of Rajasthani culture and heritage. In this tour, you will feel at ease as you experience the warmth and generosity of the people of Rajasthan. Certainly, tourism in Rajasthan never fails to enchant its visitors and has something for every tourist.Ankithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10097120472875591608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626066963077924554.post-18754380329406897422009-06-19T03:20:00.000-07:002009-06-19T04:23:30.594-07:00India Historical Tour- Most Popular Destinations of India
India is one of the few countries in world that is steeped with rich history. Its past has witnessed the rise and fall of different rulers and empires that left their mark on the countryside. Besides this, its history is punctuated by constant integration with migrating people and with the diverse cultures. In fact its long and strong stretches of history have resulted in the formation of several creative illustrations and cultural depictions. A
travel in India through the entire sphere of these architectural masterpieces can help you delve deeper into the country’s cultural bias.
It is a land of heritage and has some of the magnificent historical destinations. Today there are many historical places in India that are listed as World Heritage sites due to their cultural importance. A tour to some of the heritage tourist destinations in India will take you back in time to ancient period of India. You will amaze to see the architecture of some of the most stunning and charming historical attractions that India has to offer. Here are some of the popular historical tourist spots in India that are more worth to be explored-
The Taj Mahal- Taj Mahal is one of the most visited medieval buildings of the world. It is one of the first things that you must visit in the country. A tour to Taj Mahal will take you to the fascinating journey of the city of Agra and its surrounding locates. It’s actually a tomb that contains the body of Mumtaz Mahal - the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Made out of marble, it took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete the marvelous architecture. The Taj Mahal is characterized by highly stylized calligraphy, intricate carvings in marble and the famous pietra dura inlay work.
The Khajuraho Temples- Just in case, if you are looking for a proof of the Kama Sutra origination in India, then Khajuraho is the place to be. Devoted towards sex and sexuality, it is featured with erotica design. Every facade-wall, pillar and ceiling is carved with figures of historical origins and many of these depict the innocent form of love.
There are 3 groups of temples - Western, Eastern and Southern. The main temples are in the Western group, which features the magnificent Kandariya Mahadeo Temple. Built on high platforms, they are all several metres off the ground. Besides this, the stone used in building these temples are either granite or a combination of light sandstone and granite.
Ajanta-Ellora Caves- Built during the period between the 2nd century BC and 8th century AD, the Ajanta-Ellora caves are two of the most alluring tourist destinations in India. The caves at Ajanta are all Buddhist, and the caves at Ellora are mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain. These caves are ornately carved, yet give the impression of meditative and radiance of divine energy and power.
The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings & sculptures of Buddha's life at Ajanta Caves are popular all around the world and considered as the finest examples of Buddhist pictorial art. Moreover, Ellora Caves are believed to have been built by the rulers of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty and serve as the epitome of rock-cut architecture in India. The Ajanta and Ellora caves elegantly transmit the aspects of decency, charm and serenity reminiscent of Buddha himself and his teachings.
Fatehpur Sikri - Established by Emperor Akbar from the twin villages of Fatehpur and Sikri, this place is a tribute to famous Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chishti. Situated 40 kilometers from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, this place has retained many of the old structures, because of the efforts of the Archaeological department. It holds some of the finest example of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca and has designs, derived from the Persian & Hindu architecture. Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-Khana-I-Khaas, and Daulat-Khana-I-Khaas are few other tourist attractions in Fatehpur Sikri.
India has always been well known for its affluent heritage and ancient culture. Visiting different historical places certainly gives an ideal opportunity to know more about glorious past. The demand of Historical
India Tour programs have drastically increased and are even expected to increase further.Ankithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10097120472875591608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626066963077924554.post-66095493511875321482009-05-18T23:11:00.000-07:002009-05-18T23:17:55.240-07:00Sikkim Trekking ToursSikkim the land of peace and tranquility is an ideal destination for
trekking tour, Watch this Video to know why sikkim is ideal destination for tours.
Ankithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10097120472875591608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626066963077924554.post-16934361038750020572009-05-16T02:51:00.000-07:002009-05-16T04:32:00.811-07:00India - A perfect Destination to Enjoy your Holiday
India is a great holiday destination that has always attracted tourists from all around the world. Travel in India offers you a best chance to enjoy its hospitality. No matter, whichever part you travel in India, you will always find friendly people keen to help you out. Spending your holiday in India offers you a lot to experience and enjoy. While on
India tour, the chances are more to get filled with different surprises. There is no other country like India where you can find such diversity in language, culture and food.
Today, this land is globally recognized as a kaleidoscope that presents its travelers an incredible panorama of rich cultural heritage. India is a colorful land where humanity has lived since ages and different religions and societies have interplayed with each other in synchronization. This incredible land is a huge country and considered as an abode to diverse and rich history. It is one of the few tourist destinations in world that is known for its picturesque landscapes, snow capped mountains, golden desert and exotic sunny beaches.
While you travel in India, you can enjoy the enormity of Himalayas in the north and breathtaking verdure of
Kerala in the south. Lush green landscapes, deserts, flora & fauna, etc are some major attractions of India tourism which are popular among tourists and attract them. Definitely, holiday in India can be a pleasing experience as each and every part of the country has so much to offer that never fall short to enchant its vacationers.
Looking at the present scenario, tourism in India has flourished at rapid pace. Starting from adventure tourism,
beach tourism to beach tourism, there is a wide variety of tourism that you can enjoy. During your tour in India you can observe that it's allures at every step with something new, original and something extra.
So, if you are planning to enjoy your holiday in India, then its always better you approach tour operator or agents. In India there are numerous travel agents that offer different tour packages that can meet your budget. They can even help you book your tour and arrange an excellent accommodation. Irrespective of the fact whether you are an individual, a couple, family or a group, you can get suitable tour package and with proper support of a tour operator you can surely make your tour unforgettable and cost effective.Ankithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10097120472875591608noreply@blogger.com0