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India Travel Guide
NORTH INDIA
Jammu
& Kashmir : Tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas,
with the picturesque river Tawi flowing alongside, stands the land that
Raja Jambu Lochan discovered one day while he was hunting. Legend has it
that he suddenly came upon a clearing where he saw a sight that left him
speechless.
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Haryana
: Haryana is primarily an agricultural state with some major industrial
areas being developed by the government of India. It is one of the more
developing states and offers a network of 45 tourist complexes, set up along
the national and state highways.
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Rajasthan
: Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have
come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and rugged
forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and
quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool
evening breeze - are all there in abundance.
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Delhi
: One of the most fascinating aspects of Delhi is the "visibility"
of its historic past. Were it not for the demands of urbanization, large
portions of the city could well be earmarked as archaeological parks. This
is because the rulers of successive dynasties between the 13th and the 17th
centuries established seven cities in different parts of Delhi.
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Uttar
Pradesh : The wealth of its monuments, mystical call of its
mountains and lakes, and the religious fervour that it evokes, have rendered
Uttar Pradesh, one of the most fascinating states of the Indian Union. Whether
one is on a spiritual quest, or in search of adventure, or just on a curiosity
trip, Uttar Pradesh has something to offer to everyone.
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SOUTH
INDIA
Andhra
Pradesh : Andhra Pradesh, India's fifth
largest state, is sprawled over an area of 275,068 sq. km. History has forged,
and left behind vital links with the state, as is evident from the many
edifices, monuments and architectural ruins, the legacy of dynasties as
old as 300 B.C.
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Karnataka
: Karnataka, the eighth largest state in the Indian Union, is
a veritable treasure trove of tourist delights. Discover a dazzling array
of the ancient sculpted temples, modern cities, friendly people, scenic
hill ranges, unexplored forests and endless beaches. A kaleidoscope of exciting
experiences to delight the senses. Yes, you have reached a wondrous destination,
a land as fragrant as the sandal wood trees grown in abundance here.
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Tamil Nadu
: Chennai, houses Fort St. George, built by the British in 1653, St. Mary's
Church which happens to be the first English Church in India and the Marina
Beach, said to be the longest beach in the world.
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Kerala
: This spectacular classical dance drama of Kerala based on the
guidelines laid by sage Bharatha's Natya Sastra, the ancient treatise on
dance and drama, is over 1500 years old. This elaborate art form is usually
performed in the evening and continues up to dawn, and is an integral part
of all temple and cultural festivals in Kerala. The costumes and makeup
are ornamental, elaborate and design to give a superhuman effect. The actors
do not speak or sing but enact the story through mudras (hand gestures)
graceful movements and facial expressions.
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Pondicherry
: Pondicherry town is a surprise in India. This you'll realise as you pass
through well-laid, wide streets carrying French names and kept unpolluted.
Clean. A French past is still present. Pondicherry cheers the heart of the
romantic. With grand boulevards and quiet promenades. You'll be greeted
with large bouquets of bougainvillea hanging over the ivory-coloured walls
of colonial mansions. Pondicherry with its ashram charm, is sought out by
the peace-seeker.
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EAST
INDIA
Bihar
: Like in all ancient civilizations, the earliest human settlements in India
sprung up around its magnificent rivers. Few rivers of the world have moulded
the culture, economy and personality of the people dwelling on their banks
as the river Ganga has. Cutting straight across Bihar from west to east,
the bounteous Ganga nurtured a veritable fountainhead of political and cultural
civilizations, on its shores, down the millennia.
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Orissa
: Orissa, the lush green state, girdled by the Bay of Bengal, has seen some
of the best fusion of traditional Indian art in its many temples and monuments,
and has been able to preserve much of it, in an environment natural to its
wonder and attractions. It was in Orissa, that Buddhism found some of its
strongest exposure, and cult following. However, it was Hindu art that dominated
the landscape, eventually, and resulted in the profusion of temple traditions,
that have endured till now.
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West
Bengal : Calcutta, three hundred years old, traces its history
to the landing of Robert Clive on the banks of the Hooghly beside three
villages. It was from here the monumental British Raj was launched in India.
The capital of West Bengal, Calcutta is the major entry point.
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Sikkim
: Wrapped in mists and clouds. A garden state with an incredible variety
of orchids, rhododendrons, gladioli and a host of other flowers. Rustling,
tumbling streams and torrents. Mountain monasteries and quaint shopping
plazas. This is Sikkim.
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WEST INDIA
Gujarat
: The most convenient entry point into Gujarat is through the metropolis
of Ahmedabad. The city contains some very fine museums, the Calico Museum
of Textiles being considered among the world’s finest. Ahmedabad’s
walled city is a living testimony to its heritage of crafts as women walk
by in dazzling embroidered garments and flashing ethnic silver jewellery.
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Maharashtra
: Maharashtra, a state where a millennium of culture weaves a tapestry of
myriad charms. The spiritual solace of centuries. The sylvan serenity of
the countryside. The stillness of a thicket disturbed only by a tiger flashing
past, or the symphony of tradition from its varied population. All abound
in a unique togetherness. In Maharashtra, a state as vivid as vivacious.
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Goa
: Goa which was liberated on 19th December, 1961 alongwhh Daman and Diu
from 451 years Portuguese Colonial Rule, became the 25th State of the Indian
Union when it was conferred Statehood on 30th May, 1987. The State of Goa
has a Legislative Assembly with a strength of 40 elected members. Besides,
Goa has three elected representatives in the Central Parliament. The Governor
is the Head of the State and is advised by a Council of Ministers headed
by Chief Minister.
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CENTRAL
INDIA
Madhya
Pradesh : Madhya Pradesh is called the 'heart of India',
not only because of its location in the centre of the country, but also
because, it has been Home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, forts
and palaces are peppered all over the state - glorious reminders of emperors
and kings, warriors and builders, poets and musicians, saints and philosophers.
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Chhatisgarh
: Chhattisgarh State largely consists of plateaus streaked with high range
of Satpuras in the North, the river Mahanadi and its tributaries in the
Central Plains and the Bastar Plateau in the South. The Past (Hills) give
rises to the main river systems- Mahanadi, Hasdo, Sheonath and Indravati.
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