Location At Fatehpur Sikri, 45 Kilometers from Agra Ideal Time to Visit Anytime round the year, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Attraction Quranic Inscriptions How to Reach Hire a cab or Auto from the hotel. Private buses are also
available
Buland
Darwaza is a 15-storied high gateway that guards the Northeastern
entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri. Historians have come to a
consensus that this building was constructed in the year 1575. It was
commissioned by Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Khandesh
and Ahmednagar in Gujarat and Deccan respectively.
The intimidating structure stands 43 meters or 140 feet on the pedestal
and a cool 54 feet above the ground. The gateway is approached by a
steep flight of 42 steps, which add
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Designed By Edwin Lutyens Year of Construction 1921 Location Near Connaught Place, Delhi Significance War Memorial of martyred soldiers Best Time to Visit In the late evening.
India
Gate is a war memorial of martyred soldiers, situated in the middle of
New Delhi. Standing tall at a height of 42 m, Delhi India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe",
seems like a gateway at the heart of a crossroad. His Royal Highness,
the Duke of Connaught laid the foundation stone of India Gate in the
year 1921. Designed by Edwin Lutyens, the monument was dedicated to the
country after 10 years, by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. It stands as a
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Location Jaipur, Rajasthan Highlight Its peculiar Architecture Buit by Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh Best time to visit October to February Timings Open 09.00 - 17.00 hrs
The
'Hawa Mahal' or the Palace of Wind is one of the main landmarks of
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The Hawa Mahal is a five storey
building of remarkable architecture and a spectacular example of the
Rajput style of architecture made of red and pink sand stone,
beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's done (painted) with
quick lime. You can get a spectacular view of the Jaipur city from the
Hawa Mahal. It is believed that the Hawa Mahal was originally conceived
with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the
everyday life and roya
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Location 16 kilometers from Trivandrum / Thiruvananthapuram Main Attractions Beach resorts and water sports
One
of the most popular beaches in Trivandrum, Kovalam beach is situated at
a distance of 16 kilometers to the south of Trivandrum city. The natural
beauty of this beautiful beach is what attracts people from far and wide
to come here. It takes an hour from Trivandrum to reach this scenic
beach, which is famous for its beach resorts. The Kovalam beach in
Kerala offers the best of facilities to its visitors like sunbathing,
swimming, Ayurvedic massages and plenty of other options. Check out the
Thiruvananthapuram Kovalam beach and come here to recharge your energy
levels and feel refreshed once again.
One of the most famous and popular
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Location Uttara Kannada district Best Time to Visit November to February How to Reach Connected by road to Bhatkal (16 km) and Kollur (63 km).
Nearest railway station is Bhatkal.
Located
around 165km from Mangalore, the temple town of Murudeshwar is also
known for its picturesque beaches. Dotted with coconut and areca groves,
the Murudeshwar beach is surrounded by the sea to the west and
undulating hills to the east. While the sacred shrine is thronged by
devout worshippers, the beach is an ideal refuge for vacationers.
The Murudeshwar temple situated atop a small hill called Kanduka Giri
is a major tourist attraction. The temple is ornamented with Chalukya
and Kadamba sculptures in the Dravidian style and is believed to be
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Location The extreme southern tip of peninsular India, the confluence of
the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Best Time October to March Attractions Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekanand Rock Memorial Nearest Airport In Trivandrum about 80 kms away, well connected by all flights.
Perched
at the southern most extreme of India at a stunning locale of the
confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal,
Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari), is an important pilgrim
center. The vast expanse of the mesmerizing Kanyakumari has some of the
most spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.
A Visual Feast
Kanyakumari beach has a breathtaking sight with multi-colored s
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Getting There Hire a cab or an Auto Rickshaw Best Time All year round but best between November and January Attractions Anna Durai and MGR Memorials
Marina
Beach looks like a leaf out of the Arabian nights. Golden sand, clean
surroundings and a shimmering clean blue sea; that is what Marina beach
is all about. Stretched across a length of 12 Kilometers along the Bay
of Bengal, The beach is counted among one of the longest beaches in
Asia. Mount Stuart Elphinstone, the then Governor of Madras state,
developed this place as a tourist spot in early 1880s.
Marina beach is located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the
Bay of Bengal. The most picturesque scene at this place is sunrise and
sunset. Many people come here for swimming and bathing also altho
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Baga
Beach, situated at a distance of approximately 10 km from Mapusa, is one
of the most magnificent beaches of Goa. It is considered to be just an
extension of the famous Calangute Beach, but is much less crowded than
the latter. Infact, it has a number of secluded and peaceful nooks and
corners, where one can just laze around and relax. Baga Beach falls on
the west coast of Goa, along the mighty Arabian Sea.
The rock-strewn and wooded headland of the beach seems to be dipped in
an air of tranquility. Though a part of Calangute Beach, Baga boasts of
much more variety in its natural beauty. It is the pure and untouched
beauty of the beach that draws a large number of tourists, from India as
well as abroad. There is no ac
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Location Bardez taluka, 15 km from Panaji Best Time to Visit November to March Attractions The most popular beach in Goa, best infrastructure for
tourists, handicraft boutiques, water sports
Calangute
is Goa's flagship beach and it plays an irreplaceable role in the
state's tourism sweepstakes. Stretching over an expanse of seven
kilometers, Calangute beach is known by the sobriquet the 'Queen of
Beaches' for its pre-eminence among the scenic beaches that dot the Goan
landscape. Due to its extreme popularity, Calangute beach beckons
tourists and backpackers from all over the world.
Before becoming a tourist haven, Calangute was a nondescript fishing
village frequented by the hippies in the 70's and 80's. But over the
years Calangute
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Location Bardez taluka, North Goa district Best Time to Visit November to February Attractions Wednesday flea market, trance parties on full moon nights
Located
18 km from state capital Panaji, the Anjuna beach enjoys an iconic
status for its notorious trance parties and the exotic Wednesday flea
market. Throbbing with a multitude of activities, this palm-fringed
beach draws tourists and backpackers from all over the world.
If you love to frolic in the sea and crave for a bath in the azure
waters, Anjuna beach in Goa is the ideal place for you. The rocky
promontory at the southern end of the Anjuna beach keeps the sea calm
and you can safely take your plunge. Anjuna is well known for its famous
flea market that burst at the seams with an astounding variet
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