Aurangabad Travel Guide Aurangabad is one of the oldest cities in Maharashtra with a cultural heritage that includes, the Ajanta - Ellora caves and Daulatabad Fort. The town is named after Aurangzeb, the last Mughal emperor, and has many places to see, admire and know about. The most famous trip that should be taken from Aurangabad is that of the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Several fine Mughal monuments surround Aurangabad,...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Asia Travel
Jammu Travel Guide Jammu district derives its name from the city of Jammu which besides being the winter capital of the state, is known as the city of temples. It is believed that the city was originally founded by Raja Jamboo Lochan, which came to be known as "Jamboo" after his own name. With the passage of time and due to its frequent use the pronunciation of the name got slightly distorted and the city, came to...... Similar Editorial : by Gagandeep Dhaliwal. | Source : Asia Travel
Vishakhapatnam Travel Guide The city derives its name from God Visakha, or the God of Courage. The earliest documented history the city states that it was ruled by the mighty King Ashoka, but was sacked by one dynasty after another during the course of history. The land of the golden beaches was just over half a century ago a small fishing village. One would be amazed at the manner in which this port city with a natural...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Airfare To Bangkok
Mumbai Travel Guide Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came but soon a sizeable population began to thrive here.This was way back in the 17th century. Today also Mumbai is a city of migrants. People from all over the country have come and settled here. This gives the society of Mumbai a multi-lingual and multi-cultural color.History of Mumbai: The Great Indian Peninsular Railway facilitated travel within India. This...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Chinese Movie
Kolkata Travel Guide A city just about ready to burst at the seams, Calcutta is home to more than 10 million people. The Ganga (called the Hooghly in Calcutta) is still the inspiration, as it was to Job Charnok, East India Company agent, who reached the shores in August 1690, to found the city. Calcutta, after London, was the British Empire’s second city.Places of Interest in Kolkata• Birla Planetarium: Only the...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Chinese Movie
Jaisalmer Travel Guide The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would built his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 A.D. when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer,...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Chinese Movie
Agra Travel Guide Agra is situated in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inley work on Marvel, Leather work, Footwear, Brasswear, Carpets, Jwellery, Zari and Embroidery work. It is also well known for Petha, Dalmoth and Gajak. Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and...... Similar Editorial : by Gagandeep Dhaliwal. | Source : Chinese Movie
Jaipur Travel Guide Jaipur which means the city of victory was built exactly 273 years back and is 262 km by road from Delhi (Capital of India). A strong wall encircles the old city and even today has a suggestion of formidable strength, its function of protecting all within is obvious. There is a feast in store for tourists. Attractive monuments where one can breathe the fragrance of history. Comfortable and...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Chinese Movie
Jodhpur Travel Guide The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the Blue City, due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur is also known for gentleness of its people. Jodhpur lies near the geographic center of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists....... Similar Editorial : by Gagandeep Dhaliwal. | Source : Chinese Movie
Bangalore Travel Guide Emerging as the hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that is totally Indian. Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has changed dramatically over the years. There are numerous 'not-to-be-missed' sights in Bangalore like the magnificent Vidhana Soudha, sprawling Cubbon Park, Colorful Lalbagh etc and the convenient an exciting way to explore these sights is to take...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Chinese Movie
Delhi Travel Guide This is because the rulers of successive dynasties between the 13th and the 17th centuries established seven cities in different parts of Delhi. A chronological review of these cities fortunately also serves as a suitable itinerary for tourists and highlights the important monuments amongst the 1300 officially listed.History:Delhi's history goes much further back in time than the 13th century. In...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Chinese Movie
Assam Travel Guide The name "Assam" is derived from the term "Asom" which, in Sanskrit, refers to unequal or unrivalled. The uneven topography of the land, full of hills, plains and rivers might, therefore, have contributed to her name. A land of about 25 million people the principal language of Assam is Assamese although a large number of other languages are spoken. Assam, the land of hills and valleys, the land of...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Vacation In Dubai
Punjab Travel Guide A state, whose name is synonymous with exuberance, prosperity and an intense passion for life, Punjab or 'Panj Aab' literally meaning five rivers, is, as it were, the very heart of the country. Blessed with extremely fertile soil, Punjab is watered by the rivers Beas, Sutlej, Ravi and Ghaggar. Punjab witnessed heavy destruction and damage during Partition, yet, it is one of the most affluent...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Vacation In Dubai
Ludhiana Travel Guide Ludhiana is situated on the Amritsar-Delhi Grand Trunk Road. New Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh and other major cities in Punjab are well linked with Ludhiana through road. The city lies about 305 km northwest of Delhi and is 100 km away from Chandigarh.Ludhiana is on the banks of River Sutlej. in 1481, Ludhiana used to be an insignificant village that was under Yodha, Gupta and Rajput rule for...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Vacation In Dubai
Kottayam Travel Guide The name Kottayam is derived from the word "Kotta" which means "Fortress" in Malayalam. The old town of Kottayam was originally founded on the hilltop now known as Kunnumpuram. The small hamlet developed within the walls of the fort and thus was derived the present name from the words "Kottackk Akam" which literally means "Inside the Fortress". It is commonly believed that down the ages this...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Vacation In Dubai
