Monday 22 April 2013

Incredible India Tours Delhi Explore the Essence of India



In this blog I am trying to describe the important places you should visit during incredible India tours Delhi. Delhi is the place of grand monuments and attractions and has a major place in incredible India tours. Delhi, the Indian capital also called New Delhi, is a striking modern metropolis city includes all those glorious Indian government buildings such as President House, Parliament. Here I am going to tell you the tourist places and the shopping destinations in Delhi.

India Gate: 


The 42-meter high arch was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the First World War and Afghan war. On evening lawns around Raj path crowded with people when the India Gate is lit up. Ice cream and street food vendors come out during this time and it becomes a haunted picnic point for families. Situated on Rajpath, in the center of Delhi.

Red Fort:



This majestic octagon fort made of red sandstone is a typical example of Mughal architecture. It is the location from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day. The weaponry museum and the sound and light show etc are all worth seeing at the Red Fort. Closed on Monday and old fort is open only on Monday.

Lotus Temple:


Blooming lotus flower like shape temple, Bahai House Of worship is open to all regardless of religion or any other distinction. Bhai law emphasizes that the spirit of house of worship lay in a gathering of people of all religion worship god together. Situated at Kalkaji.

Qutab Minar :



The tallest brick minaret  is a prominent Indo- Islamic architecture monument  in Delhi.  Qutub Ud Din Aibak started the construction of Qutab minar, later his successor added more stories. Situated in Ladha Sarai, Mehrauli.Open  Monday to Friday from 6 am to 6 pm.

President House:

Also known as Rashtrapati Bhawan , the costliest home holds a prominent position in New Delhi is the place worth a visit during incredible India tours Delhi. It has 340 decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 sq feet was designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. Located in the northwestern side of the Vijay Chowk.

Parliament of India:

Supreme legislative body in India also known as Sansad Bhavan is a circular building designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912.

Raj Ghat:


A black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation is the memorial of the Father of Nation of India is located amidst a lush garden. Opposite to Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum which contains some of his personal belongings and. Located in Shahjahanabad(Old Delhi) on the banks of Yamuna river.

Old Juma Masjid:


The largest mosque in India, stands in front of the Red Fort across the road is the must see place in incredible India tours Delhi. It projects beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. It was built between 1644 and 1658, located at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, the Chawri Bazar Road. The courtyard of the masjid can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers.

Akshardham Temple : 



Akshardham Temple it is the largest Hindu temple in the world. It was built in 2005. In the sprawling 100-acre (0.40 km2) land rests an intricately carved monument, high-technology exhibitions, an IMAX theatre, a musical fountain, a food court and gardens..

National Agricultural Science Museum:


Museum situated in the National Agricultural Science Centre campus of ICAR in Pusa, Dodapur Village is the first of its kind in the country. If you love agriculture then this is another must see place during incredible India tours Delhi. Spread over a two storey specially designed building of floor area of 23,000 sq ft; the museum portrays the development of agriculture in India.

Are you a shopping freak?  Well, Delhi offers a catalogue of shopping options in busy streets or in shopping malls or in market. There are various shopping spots in Delhi, where you can haunt during incredible India tours Delhi. If you want to enjoy shopping in the malls, satellite towns of Delhi-Gurgaon and Noida are the best two options. Some of the exciting shopping destinations in Delhi are mentioned below

Connaught Place: The heart of Delhi has a number of showrooms, where you can shop for designer clothes, antique handicrafts items, ornaments etc. One of the popular shopping spot in Connaught Place is  Janpath.

Karol Bagh: Not too far from Connaught Place is another popular shopping destination in Delhi. Karol Bagh has some fine showrooms. If you love jewelers then Karol Bagh is the best place to shop during incredible India tours Delhi for jewellery and wedding cloths.

Chandni Chowk: One of the oldest bazaars is basically a wholesale market that deals in electronic goods, watches, and textiles.  It was founded when Shah Jahan established the city of Shahjahanabad in the 17th century.

Friday 14 September 2012

Incredible India Tours Kerala of a Backpacker from One End to Other End of God's own Country

I have been visited so many places across the world, but no other places attracted me like Kerala. Apart from the breath taking beauty this land holds some special things which is really stimulating the minds. I am sure that Kerala holds everything that the traveler looking forward. The exotic beaches, scenic attraction, serene waterfalls, wonderful culture, marvelous arts, colorful festivals etc makes this land as unique attraction. I don’t have enough words to describe the sights, smell and the sounds of this incredible land. You will understand why this green land is popularly called as Gods own country only by the Incredible India tours Kerala. 

On Monday morning I landed to Trivandrum International Airport. This is the second time I am visiting Kerala, so I have a plan of the important tourist places which i should cover in Incredible India tours Kerala. I picked up the bag and decided to go first to Kovalam beach,one of the main attraction of God's own Capital . Then turn to Thenmala reserve forest . On the way I have visited many places such as Agasthyarkoodam peak, Ponmudi hill station, Neyyar Wild life sanctuary, Mundanthurai Tiger reserve etc.

Vandiperiyar near Gavi
Next morning I visited Kollam (Quilon), had a boat ride in Ashtamudi lake and visited the  Thangassery Light House. Then I headed to Alappey(Alapuza). There an awesome thing is awaited me is kettuvallam. I have Rented a kettuvallam for a day. Drifting through quiet canals lined with coconut palms, tasting the seafood prepared in a kerala style and sleeping on the water by seeing the galaxy of stars could be one of your most expensive experience in my Incredible India tours Kerala .Next Morning I headed to Periyar wild life sanctuatory. Around 200 km journey I reached Periyar wild life sanctuatory. There is an amazing land located right in the middle of the sanctuary called Gavi in Pathanamthitta. The grasslands, waterfalls, hills and valleys make that land as a paradise of nature. You have plenty of options to do there such as Trekking, Wildlife watching, Birding, boating, stay at top tree huts, Safaris through jungle roads etc.

Bamboo drafting
After enjoying the stay in Gavi I visited Thekkady the spice garden of Kerala. Bamboo drafting in a thick forest is one of the unforgettable thing. Then I headed to Munnar, hill station located in the Idukki district. On the way you can witness the cardamom hills. Upon arrival, munnar greeted me with the morning cloud dusted the mountain in tops. After quick breakfast  headed to the Eravikulam National Park situated about 12 Km.  I couldn’t stop taking the images of delightful view of the tea plantation and Nilgiri fields from above the hills. A native told me about Neelakurinji, which is a plant flowered only once in twelve years. It bloomed in munnar last time on 2006. So I decided to visit munnar on 2018 to see that amazing sight. Then I visited Tata Tea Museum located at Nallathanni Estate and Anamudi, the highest mountain of peninsular India. Then turned to Parambikulam wild life santutary. On the way I had seen the sandal forest waterfalls and muniyaras in marayur.  I don’t have enough time so I removed some places from my tour destination lists. Then I visited Athirapally water falls in Thrissur and turned to Kochi.

Reached Willingdon Island, which  is significant as the home for the Port of Kochi, as well as the Kochi Naval Base. After visiting Kochi port I started moving toward the Mattanchery Dutch Palace. I founded many ancient weapons, paintings, dress of the Maharaja inside the place. Then I visited Paradesi Jewish Synagogue which is the oldest active synagogue in India. After that I moved towards the Kochi Fort. From the beach I saw Chinese fishing nets; fishermen use these fishing nets to earn their livelihoods. Then I visited the places near to  Fort Kochi are Marine Drive, Portuguese Cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica and a Jain temple.

Thamarassery Churam
After that I headed to Kappad beach in kozikode district. On the way to beach you will come across Beypore that is the oldest port of Kerala. Kappad beach is famous because Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed in beach and the voyage established the sea route from Europe to India.Then I headed to wayanad.On the way i came across the Thamarassery pass, the gateway to Wayanad. This nine hairpin bends in this 14 km long pass connects Kozhikode and wayanad districts.According to archaeological evidence, Vayanad forests have been inhabited for more than three thousand years. There I visited Begur Wild life Sanctuary, Brahmagiri hills,Chembra Peak, Kuruva Dweep, Meenmutty Waterfalls,Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary,Pookote Lake, Soochipara Waterfalls, Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary. 


Bekal Fort

Then I turned to Mahe the small French Town, located in Pondichery Union Territory. The Tourist places around the Mahe are Payyambalam Beach, Dharmadam Island,Pazhassi Dam etc. Then I turned to Ezimala in Kannur district which is one of the most important places in the recorded history of North Kerala. The places I visted in Ezimala are Kavvayi Backwaters, Kanjarkolly Waterfalls, Pythalmallai, St Angelo Fort and Arakkal Museum. After that I headed to Bekal Fort in Kasaragod. The Fort has an important role in North Kerala history. Some important features of Bekal fort are the water-tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad steps leading to the observation tower etc. I reached the finishing point of my Incredible India Tours Kerala. Turn back to my place by cherishing the moments i spent in this beautiful land. 

Not just these, i have travelled only the main tourism spots in Kerala, this one of the God's best creations has much more to offer you on your holidays in this majic land. I am assure that the Incredible India Tours Kerala become one of the best moment in your life.

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Traverse the Royal City by Incredible India Tours Rajasthan



Tourists want to camp for at least three days to explore the essence of Rajasthan. I have got four days off from work because I want to haunt each and every part of the state by the Incredible India tours Rajasthan. I have arrived Jaipur at first day. It is also called the Pink City because its old districts were painted pink color. Fortunately some of the monuments are located within walking distance of each other and most tourist attractions of capital city close their gates by early evening, so you should reach as early as you can.

Hawa Mahal
First I have visited Hawa Mahal, the pink and red sandstone stunning architecture of the interior unfolds over five stories. The courtyard where the autumn celebrations were held is the Sharad Mandir. Second storey is the Ratan Mandir with beautiful stained glasswork on its walls. The next storey is Vichitra Mandir where the king used to worship Lord Krishna. Next storey is the Prakash Mandir where open terraces both sides which makes your clothes begin to flap about in the wind. Next is Hawa Mandir, the top storey is open roof which offers great views of the city below; the height and breeze can have a rather extreme effect so you may want to cling on to the walls for support.

Govinddevji Mandir , the shrine opens for about fifteen minutes at select windows so you should make enquiries about the next darshan before you plan to visit. Several centuries old temple is the aura of peace. The City Palace is nearby, the part of which is occupied by the royal family. Inside the palace photography is prohibited in most of the palace galleries; you can buy overpriced souvenirs at the museum shop as well as the Palace Atelier. Then I head to the Albert Hall Museum and Doll Museum next, it shuts by 5:30 pm, so should get there at least by 4:00. Egyptian Mummy is the main attraction. Large collection of antique vases, idols, paintings and artifacts are also attracting tourist. The Doll Museum has a large collection of dolls from all over the world located near the Police Memorial on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg.

Amber Fort
Whatever else you miss in Jaipur, don’t leave out Amber Fort . The white marble domes which is the combination of Islamic and Rajput architectural styles. The Sheesh Mahal is the most beautiful part of the fort. A single ray of light could illuminate the entire hall because of the clever placement of the tiny mirrors within is the really awesome thing I heard about Sheesh Mahal. Then I head to Gaitore, the cremation site of the Maharajas of Jaipur which containing beautiful cenotaphs and the Kanak Vrindavan temple.It is located just off the Amer-Jaipur road. This road also offers a view of the Jal Mahal lake palace.

Next day I visited Pushkar, the pilgrimage site which is less than 150 km from the capital. Pushkar is walled on three sides by hills and sandy bank at the fourth side. After that I headed to Ajmer Dargah Sharif. On this journey I have seen the Nag Pahar which winds around the beautiful lake. I reached at prayer time, so I can do prayer in the dargah. Inside the dargah cameras are prohibited. Then I turn to Jodhpur. The roads are narrow and heavy traffic, so make sure that you leave early enough to finish the journey by nightfall. Fortunately I have reached Jodhpur safely.

On the third morning of my Incredible India tours Rajasthan I visited Mehrangarh Fort which is famous for its architecture, paintings, clothes etc. if you intend to see the sunset you will have to leave for Jaisalmer at least by 1 pm. Then I turn to Khuri village to catch the sunset over the sand dunes. Camel safaris into the desert put up folk entertainment and I had typical Rajasthani dinner and spend that night at desert.

A view of Mount Abu
Last day of my Incredible India tours Rajasthan I visited Sonar Quila, the Golden Fort whose yellow sandstone walls glitter in the sun. This fort is there in the Shonar Kella, Sathyajith Ray’s film. Then I headed to Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan. Mist floats down by noon and hovers over the hill for the larger part of the day. The Dilwara Jain Temple nearby opens at noon, so I decided to trek up to the top of the mountain and come back down at noon. The temple looks plain enough from the outside but interior is really awesome. Then I visited wildlife sanctuary and the Nakki Lake.  Nakki lake is an artificial water body 1200 metres above sea level. Then I visited Rana Kumbha palace which was constructed in the early fifteenth century. Then I have visited Padmini Palace and Zenana Mahal. Then I headed to Jaipur to catch my flight by cherishing the moments I have spent in the Royal land.

Monday 10 September 2012

Wonders of Incredible India Tours Goa

Goa is the place for exotic beaches and holy churches. It is one of the best holiday destination in India for both Indian and international tourists. The incredible India tours Goa makes you to enjoy the sights of the churches, historic forts, beautiful temples, vibrant carnival etc. The fame of Goa beaches has spread worldwide. Beaches and Goan hospitality makes Goa in the top list of best holiday destination of international tourists. Flounced by swaying palm and coconut trees with cool and enjoyable shacks offering a variety of refreshments in Goa.  Once you have tasted the essence of Goa, I am sure that you would visit Goa again.

Holiday attractions in Goa


Beaches
Goa is a best beach holiday destination in India. Its long stretch of sandy coastline is renowned for its multitude of beaches. These beaches offer something for incredible India tours Goa, from luxury resorts to huts and trance parties to tranquility. Beach that's right for you will depend on the kind of experience you want to have. Do you like water sports? Then head to Baga Beach. Want to hang with the hippies then Arambol beach is the best choice for you. Are you looking isolation? Then Agonda or Patnem beach might be best for you. Lover’s paradise, Dona Paula Beach is a well-known beach among water sports enthusiasts.


Churches and Cathedrals
Goa is literally synonymous with churches. These Churches and Cathedrals are the living testimonies of Goa which remembers the rich historical past. Here you can enjoy incredible India tours Goa by exploring the churches and buildings built by the Portuguese. During the early days of the Portuguese rule church building was the primary concern in Goa because of their zeal to spread Christianity. Goa is one of the important pilgrimage destinations of Roman Catholics.

Panaji:  Also known as Panjim, the capital of Goa is a holiday site where you can begin your holiday in Goa. There are many remote beaches in panjim where you can enjoy the beach holidays in incredible India tours Goa. On the west side of the city at Campal is Goa’s premier cultural centre, which features a program of dance, theatre, music and art exhibitions throughout the year. There are lots of things to do when in the Panaji city, Famous churches, river cruise on the Mandovi River, Casino’s, Shopping, national Monuments and site seeing.


Old Goa :  It is one of the famous pilgrimage center for Roman Catholics worldwide.  If you want to experience the pilgrimage holiday in Goa, you should not miss this place. The holy Basilica of Bom Jesus, where St. Francis Xavier was laid to rest. It is a. Some more churches you can visit in Old Goa are the Church of St. Cajetan, Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church and Convent of St. Monica, Church of St. Augustine Ruins, Chapel of St. Anthony, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, and Chapel of St. Catherine etc.