Few Unknown Places That Could Attract The Tourists

We have already discussed about the various places that could interest the tourists, now we would talk about the lesser known destinations in the beautiful country called India. The country as we all know is very traditional and the culture is been followed with all heart. The religion of the people plays an extremely important role in their lives. So, we present you the amazing temples and the most important places of the pilgrimage that are situated in the country which comprises of the fantastic Indian tours.

There are many places in the country where one can go to worship their deities, but some of them were brought into existence some 1000 years back or may be more, because of which their importance in the hearts of the people automatically increases. So, these places are always flocked by the worshipers. In an all India travel packages there are numerous places of worship which are spread all over the country will be shown, but here we are going to throw some light on the places that are been loved and frequently visited buy the tourists, as they get attracted by the culture and the religious beliefs of us Indians. Below are some places in the south of the country that are worth a visit if you are coming to India for the first time and wish to get closer to the religious beliefs of the people.

Andhra Pradesh is a state in the south of India and it has a lot of places of worship and otherwise that are very famous and which should be visited. The state has the most amazing hill stations, beaches, forests and not to forget the temples. The capital of the state is Hyderabad which is also known as the city of Nizams or the city of Pearls. It is considered as the most developed cities in India, it is also an IT hub of the nation. The city is renowned for its rich cultural history, and the architectural magnificence that the country.

We have already discussed about the various places in India that could interest the tourists, now we would talk about the lesser known destinations in the India.

The state is a home to various religious places; some of them are as follows:

• Tirupati - It is the most renowned temple in the country; here you can worship Lord Venkateshwar. The temple is considered as the second richest temple in the country, and it is also among the most religious pilgrimage in the entire world. Another shrine is the Srisailam, where you can worship Sri Mallikarjuna, which among the twelve Jyothirlings in India.
  
• Birla Mandir - This temple is visited by thousands of tourists each year whether they are Indian or that they are foreigners. This is also a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwar; it is made up of white marbles completely.
  
• Ramappa Temple - This is situated in a place called Warangal, it is temple that has thousand pillars and is a famous destination for tourists to go to. It showcases the best taste of Kakatiya dynasty and the time of their reign. It is also known for its culture and art and also for its carvings.

Hill Stations that can attract the tourists in India

The colonialists from Europe especially the British as because they ruled the country had developed the hill stations as a place to stay during the summer time. India experiences a great amount of heat and the hilly places become the best option for the people to go there and spend their time. The hills bring you closer to the nature; it makes you feel that there is something that is beyond the might of human being. These places are not like before; a lot of people take their families out for a vacation to such cool places. India is blessed with all the climates and a person who plans to travel to India will get all the options in one country. They can get the sun if they wish to tan themselves; they can experience the freshness of the rain if they love greenery around them, the beaches if they love to feel the sand beneath their feet. Just about anything a person would want to get from a good holiday all that and even more can be received in this incredible country called India. Even though, most of the tourists prefer to arrive during the winters as the temperatures are bearable for them as in the west they hardly experience any heat in their respective countries. So, the valley is what they prefer if they arrive during the summer season. One common thing about the hill stations in the north is the very famous Mall Road.

You can walk on this long stretch of road that you can see in valley in the north. May it be Shimla or Manali or Mussoorrie, Nainital, etc? These are among the most famous places, that are flooded with tourists whether they are Indian or they are from a foreign land. Except for the name of the road there is nothing that one can say that it is similar to the other place. Each hill station will give you a different kind of an experience, the coziness that you get when you sip a cup of coffee or tea standing balcony of the cottage that you have booked and looking at the beautiful mountains, the felling is just unexplainable. If you make a trip to Nainital, you can see the Naini Lake flowing between the mountains, the scenery is simply amazing. Apart from that there is a lot that you can take home as souvenirs, to remind you of the place. The shawl made from the Yak skin is something that every tourist should take from this place. Next you could go to Manali, where you can do a lot of adventure sports such as zorbing, rappelling, etc. Here one can take the fun of the hills plus the thrill of the adventure sports. If you have time and can go a little north of Manali, you could land to Rohtang Pass, where there are snow covered mountains, and a little further would take you to Leh, where you can experience the ultimate bliss.

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A Beautiful Journey to India

India is a place where if one comes here he would never go back empty handed, it is one of those countries which has a lot more to offer than the usual expectation of the people. When you plan to spend your holiday in India, you should take care of the time of the year in which you are going to a particular, as because the climates are quite extreme in this part of the world, which means that it is very hot during the summers and very cold during the winter season. The culture and the tradition of the people here would make you fall in love with the place. If you ever get a chance to a pilgrimage or a place of worship in India and if you are lucky you will find that there are many foreigners who have made this country their own, and that they have started following the beliefs that the people here have. The experience is absolutely amazing; India will give you a lot of surprises. No place in this country you would come across as similar. The language, the culture, the traditions all vary from one place to another. The country is undoubtedly very vibrant. The attire is what that attracts the tourists a lot, so whenever they arrive to this country, they would always go to a shop that sell Indian clothes. Apart from the clothes you will also be able to find a lot of good food to eat.

This is something one just can't afford to miss. Every place in the country has some sort of a specialty of its own. So, when you plan a trip to visit Delhi you must taste the street food, 'chaat' as they call it here. Other than the 'chaat' cuisines from all over the world is available in the national capital of India. If you go a little north of Delhi, you will find that the atmosphere completely changes, and with that the kind of food also does. Punjab is famous for a completely different cuisine, where you can go and try the 'sarson ka saag and makke ki roti', this is something one might die for. The experience overall is refreshingly good, and the place will make you to come back again and again. The country was been ruled by the Moguls for quite a number of years, and while they reign continued they constructed a lot of magnificent monuments that prove to be the grace of the various cities they are in. The sheer structure and grandeur of the palaces they built makes you to be in awe of it. The grand monuments include one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Taj Mahal, other than that one can visit Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, etc. these are all in the city Agra. In Delhi the tourists would love to visit the Outub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, etc. The experiences and the memories one can make during their journey to this country is unexplainable.

Mumbai named world's second-most honest city - Proud Moments for India

India's financial capital Mumbai has been named the world's second-most honest city, according to a survey of 16 cities worldwide.

Finnish capital Helsinki bagged the top spot for the world's most honest cityin the survey, while Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, proved to be the least honest.

The survey put hundreds of people to test in four continents to find out just how honest they were by dropping wallets and seeing how many would be returned.

In the study, 192 wallets were dropped in cities in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. Each wallet contained a cell phone number, a family photo, coupons, business cards and the equivalent of 50 dollars in cash.

The wallets were left in parks, near shopping malls and on sidewalks, and researchers watched to see what would happen.

Of the 192 wallets dropped, 90 - or 47 per cent - were returned, according to the survey by Reader's Digest magazine.

In Helsinki, 11 out of 12 wallets were returned.

"Finns are naturally honest, it's typical for us," said 27-year-old business student Lasse Luomakoski, who found the dropped wallet in the pedestrian street of Mikonkatu in downtown Helsinki.

In Mumbai, nine out of 12 wallets were returned.

Vaishali Mhaskar, a mother of two, and a stamp vendor, returned a wallet that was left in Mumbai's General Post Office.

"I teach my children to be honest, just like my parents taught me," she said.

Another person who returned a lost wallet was Rahul Rai, a 27-year-old video editor.

"My conscience wouldn't let me do anything wrong. A wallet is a big thing with many important documents [in it]," he said.

Later that same day, three young adults found lost wallets and returned them, the magazine said. Courtesy - http://www.ndtv.com

List of Top 10 World's Most Honest Cities

1. Helsinki, Finland

2. Mumbai, India

3. Budapest, Hungary

4. New York City, USA

5. Moscow, Russia

6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

7. Berlin, Germany

8. Ljubljana, Slovenia

9. London, UK

10. Warsaw, Poland

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Agra - The City of Symbol of Love Taj Mahal‎

Short Introduction about Agra

• Agra - The City of Love
• Agra - The Former capital of Hindustan (India)
• Agra - The Loving city of Mughal Empire
• Agra - The City of Fascinating Attractions
• Agra - Most searching destination by lovers and newly married couples.

Name of City	Agra
Old Name	Previously called as Agrevaṇa (the border of the Forest) Mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.
District	Agra
State	Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Distance from Airport	12.5 km from the city center Agra (Agra Airport)
Agra Famous for	Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's Tomb (Sikandra), Agra Fort, I'timad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), Ram Bagh, Mankameshwar Temple, Jama Masjid, Swami Bagh Samadhi, Indrabhan Girls' Inter College, Chini ka Rauza, Guru ka Tal, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Mughal Heritage Walk, Mariam's Tomb, Keetham Lake, Mehtab Bagh, Agra ke Pethe (The name of Agra sweet), Stone statue of Agra

Agra

Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire – giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.  A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

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Taj Mahal -  Dream destination for Lovers

TAJ MAHAL

Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

Majestic View of the Taj Mahal with River Yamuna (Behind Taj)

SIKANDRA

This beautifully maintained monument is where EMPEROR AKBAR was buried. It is a very low profile monument but it has one of the most awe – inspiring tombs. It is surreal how one of the greatest emperors has been put to rest. The manicured lawns has spotted and other varieties of deer roaming in them. Named after the Afghan ruler Sikander Lodi, Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor Akbar. The Emperor began the construction of his own garden mausoleum during his lifetime. However, the construction was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613. An impressive marble - inlaid gateway leads to the spacious four - tiered monument which is crowned by a white marble cenotaph and screen. What is interesting is that the structure imbibes the best of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs, signifying the new religion started by Akbar – the DEEN E ILAHI.

Sikandra

AGRA FORT

The red sandstone structure is surrounded by chahar-bagh, a four-square formal garden. Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.  Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.

Agra Fort

Baby Taj

After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ or the ITMAD-UD-ULLAH – The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj. One of the most beautiful Mughal tombs, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb was built by Nur Jahan, the Empress of Jehangir for her father in 1628. 

Baby Taj Agra -  The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj

The tomb is a resting place of the powerful personality in Mughal Court, Itmad-Ud-Daulah, whose life is very interesting. Formerly a very poor Persian merchant then named Mirza Ghiyas or Ghiyas Beg he became a minister and a trusted treasure in Akbar's court. After Akbar's death in 1605, his son Jahangir rose into power. Jahangir made Ghiyas Beg his chief minister and honored him with the title of Itmad-Ud-Daulah, the Pillar of State. Later, Jahangir met a beautiful daughter of Ghiyas Beg named Mehr-Un-Nissa and married her. Mehr-Un-Nissa soon played a significant role in the Jahangir's court and was called Nur Mahal, the light pf the Place. Owing to her influence, her father and brother were granted with privileges in the court. When Ghiyas beg (Itmad-Un-Daulah) dies in 1622, Nur Mahal decided to build a mausoleum for him. Queen Mumtaz Mahal or the lady of the Taj was also from this prevailing family. The mausoleum is entirely made of white marble and graced with intricate decoration of inlay work, and marble-screen work belonging to the Islamic style. With its tranquil, small garden on the bank of Yamuna River, the tomb stands impressively elegant from a distance.

Interiors of Baby Taj which are considered better than the Taj Mahal

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Abhaneri Village - Must See Abhaneri Step Well if you are in Rajasthan

Short Introduction about Abhaneri Village

Name	Abhaneri Village
Meaning of Abhaneri	Abha (Brightness) + Nagri (City) = City of Brightness
District	Dausa
State	Rajasthan
Country	India
Distance from Main City	95 km from Jaipur (also known as Pink City)
Famous for	Harshat Mata Temple, Chand Baori Step well

Abhaneri Village

Abhaneri Village is situated on the Jaipur Agra Highway in District of Dausa. It is an ancient village in Rajasthan famous for its post Gupta or early medieval monuments. The sculpture and architecture of Abhaneri suggests that it must have been a great center of art and architecture. The sculptures of Abhaneri are the best example of Gurjar Pratihari art. This flourishing town has ruined by the Mughal Empror Mahmud Ghaznavi in one of his invasions. The village has contributed numerous pieces of sculpture to various museums worldwide. The name of the village Abhaneri is so called because the local Goddess Harshat Mata is shown portrayed in a joyous mood and spreads brightness or “abha” all around. The village’s original name was Abha Nagri. The village is said to have been founded by the legendary King Raja Chand and thus the village could be over three thousand years old. It is however felt that the mythological Raja Chand could be King Bhoja, who ruled GUJJAR Kingdom in the ninth century AD.  

Abhaneri village - 95 kms from Jaipur on the Jaipur - Agra Highway Road

Chand Baori (Abhaneri Step Well):

is about 100 feet deep open well with flights of steps on three sides is another 10^th century monument. The stairs of the chand Baori are in the shape of an inverted English letter “V” in sets of 4-5 steps. This Baori is not an ordinary structure, but is a marvel of Architecture. The chand Baori has beautiful carved panels inserted into the sides. Nobody has been able to count the steps. One can see the two royal toilets with carved windows and Jharokhas, which were used by the then Kings & Queens. The water for the royal toilets was used to be pulled from the Baori with the help of bulls. 


The carved stone pillars, which have now been damaged, were once strong enough for supporting pulleys to draw water. One can also witness all 24 Avtars of Lord Vishnu which were carved on the stone inside one of the cenotaph. There are three tunnels which have opening of about 20 Km away from Chand Baori, were being used by the rulers as escape routes in care of attack by the enemies. An encyclopedia of stone architecture showing a fine degree of craftsmanship lies strewn all around the village. In fact, Chand Baori is a unique example of its own kind of stone architecture where one can see the ladies figures with various kinds of musical instruments and the dancing posses.

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Harshat Mata Temple 

The Harshat Mata Temple dates back to the tenth century AD. Daily worship is offered to the deity in the temple. The ruins of the temple conform to 10^th century architectural and sculptural styles. All walls & surroundings around the Temple were of carved stone depicting the abodes of Gods & Goddesses Aradhnarishwar, Nag-Nagin, Prem Mudraan, Natraj, Lord Vishnu & Budhas. This Temple which was looted and destroyed by the Mughals is in ruins and pieces of sculpture showing a fine degree of craftsmanship lie strewn around. The Archaeological Survey of India is trying to restore the Temple. Annual fair is held in the Hindu month of chaitra (March/April) in honour of Goddess Harshat Mata which lasts three days and numerous devotees and merchants gather from neighboring villages. The statue of Harshat Mata originally was of blue sapphire.

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