Monday, January 21, 2008

Beaches in India (GOA)


The beaches of Goa are the main travel location in this state, making Goa the premier beach vacation destination. The first beach stop over in Goa is Anjuna beach,then visit Baga and Dona Paula beaches. All in all Goa's 100-km long coastline gives an enthusiastic beach lover an opportunity to discover new secluded beach sites every day.


Anjuna Beach


It is 18 kms from Panaji and is a popular beach adjacent to Chapora Fort. No Doubt, Beach Anjuna is one of the best beach in Goa. Nearby Anjuna beach there is magnificent Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920 that is flanked by octagonal towers and attractive Mangalore tiled roofs. This is also known as 'Goa Freak capital of the World'.

Arambol Beach


It is 50 kms from Panaji and is a unique beach in the North Goa. The beach is both rocky and sandy and at the same time much sought after. It is 16-km-long sea beach. The beach has adequate body surfing and there are several attractive bays at walkable distance. Arambol beach in Goa, India, can be a sheer delight if a person is looking for just the sea, himself and tranquillity.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

TAJ MAHAL


Taj Mahal means “Jewel of the Palace” known by various name as “the epitome of love”, “symbol of eternal love” became one of the seven wonders of the world! Taj Mahal, the symbol of India Travel is situated on the west bank of Yamuna River in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh which is 204 km from the capital of India, Delhi. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan constructed this mesmerized monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

DELHI


The capital city of the India is comprised of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi is the second most widely used entry point into the country. Here, forts, museums, art galleries, gardens, shopping hangouts, exotic shows and cultural centers attract the tourist from all over the world. Some of the famous historical forts and monuments are Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's Tomb, Old Fort , Feroz Shah Kotla, Tughlaqabad, Lodi's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan & Mughal Gardens. Other monuments of modern Delhi are Dilli Haat, Akshardham Temple Complex, The Supreme Court, Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, Vijay Ghat, Vigyan Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave. Delhi’s interesting museums include The National Museum on Janpath, The National Gallery of Modern Art etc.

India


India is a country of vast geography with different cultures, religions, languages, peoples etc. It is interlocked with natural beauties like Himalyas in the North, Indian Ocean in the South, Arabian Ocean in the West and Bay of Bengal in the East. While traveling to Northern parts especially Darjeeling you will get the picture of largest mountains in the world with its special variety of greenery, ice mountains, sun-rise, tea plantation etc. In her Southern part lies the India Ocean with Dravidian people having variety of cultures entirely different from the Northern parts of India. In the West, you will find the dry lands like Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and whole area of Rajasthan situated on the tropical zone. Travel to Eastern part of India gives you an unforgettable history of ancient India especially the rise of Budhism and Jainism.Its expansion to Orissa especially Puri, Bhubaneswar, and surrounding areas illustrates the variety of sculptures, paintings, artisans, and many other things.