The Buddhist Mauryan emperor Ashoka is credited with having founded the old capital of Kashmir, Shrinagari of which now ruins on the outskirts of modern Srinagar. Kashmir was known be a stronghold of Buddhism. Kashmiri cuisine is very well known all over India and includes dum aloo , tzaman, rogan josh, yakhiyn, hakh, rista-gushtaba,danival korme [...]
Goa, a coastal region of west India is blessed with most moderate climate. Goa is one of India’s most laid back, yet mundane and zestful, destinations. From miles and miles of palm fringed beaches, to the splendors of its unique cities, towns and cobbled alleyways, Goa is more than just beach destination. It envelops the [...]
Charminar is located in Hyderabad,the capital city of Andhra-Pradesh is one of the most famous mosque’ .Often called The Arc De Triomphe of the east.The Charminar was built by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1592AD .It is a very beautiful structure with four intricately carved minarets which are bulit with granite and mortar it bears [...]
Jaipur also popularly known as the pink city is located in the state of Rajasthan and is the state capital.In 1853, when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh and even today the avenues are painted pink thereby giving the city a [...]
The city of Pune is situated in Maharashtra and is said to be the cultural capital of the state. Located at a distance of approximately 120 km from Mumbai, the city is one of major tourist destinations in India. Pune is also one of the largest urban agglomerations in India. Pune city is situated at [...]
The mangrove forest of Sunderbans lies in the extreme southern part of West Bengal. The impenetrable forest stretches over an area of 4264 Sq. km in India. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest national park and Tiger Reserve of India. The forest is the home to more than 250 [...]
The marshland of the Kutch district of Gujarat is known by the name of Great Rann of Kutch. This marshy saline clay desert lies at a distance of 8 km from the Kharaghoda village. The word Ran is Hindi means salt marsh and from here the region derived its name. The Rann of Kutch covers [...]
People visiting Kerala would never forget to pay a visit to the famous Kumarakom Bird sanctuary situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake. This bird sanctuary is the most favorable place for the ornithologists. This is a destination to look for migratory birds like heron, egret, teal, darter and the Siberian stork. The best [...]
The Kaziranga National Park is famous for its conservation of One Horned India Rhinoceros and other wild lives. The national park secured a place in the World Heritage Site List in the year 1985. The park occupies an area of 429.93 Sq. Km with an additional area of 429.40 Sq. km. The forest area falls [...]
The Indian state of Gujarat is known for its Gir Forest or the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. The park was established in 1965 and kit occupies a total area of 1412 Sq. Km. The forest is known for its pure Asiatic Lions. The area is under strict protection policies framed by the [...]