Tours India

1.Tourist Attractions in India
1. Kolkata
2. Dehradun
3. Lucknow
4. Agartala

5. Chennai6.Himalaya
7. Jaipur
8. Chandigarh
9. Bhubaneswar
10. Kohima
12. Shillong
13. Imphal
14. Mumbai
15. Bhopal
16. Thiruvananthapuram
17. Bangalore
18. Ranchi
19. Jammu (Winter capital)
20. Srinagar (Summer capita
21. Shimla
22.Taj Mahal
23. Gandhinagar
 24.Panaji
25. Raipur
26. Patna
27. Dispur
28. Itanagar
29. Hyderabad

Hyderabad

 Location : On The Deccan Plateau and Musi River, Andhra Pradesh
Area : 260 Sq. Km.
Attractions : Charminar, Hyderabadi Cuisine and Pearl Bazaar


Ideal Time to Visit : Throughout the year

Hyderabad, Pride of Deccan
Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh and is the fifth largest city in India. This bustling city is located on the Deccan plateau and the Musi river about 650 m above the sea level. The landscape of Hyderabad is quite varied with imposing hills, tanks, forests, and rock formations.
This cosmopolitan city boasts of a variety of rich cultures. There are many attractions in and around the city, offered by the tourism department of Hyderabad. Hyderabad tourism presents the majestic past of this glorious city along with the new evolving city, the beautiful old monuments, lakes, beaches and temples all add to the exuberant culture of the Hyderabad.

The History of Hyderabad
Hyderabad's history starts with emergence of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The city was won by Quli Qutub in 1512 and established the fortress city of Golconda. But due to certain inadequacies he left it and established the new city of Charminar as his capital. This beautiful and colorful city attracted the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Thus, he took over Golconda after a long struggle in 1687. But as his empire fell, Hyderabad started loosing its charm. It disintegrated and the viceroy, Asaf Jah-I declared himself the Nizam. He established the Deccan region. The city later regained its glory, in the reign of successive Nizams of the Asaf Jah dynasty. Finally, it became a part of the Indian Union in 1948.


Attractions In Hyderabad
Hyderabad is known as the city of Pearls, having a variety of tourist attractions. There are heritage monuments, lakes, parks, gardens, resorts, museums and scrumptious cuisine that lures tourists. Apart from these, Hyderabad is also a major shopping destination.
The city of Hyderabad is almost 400 hundred years old and attracts tourists with its blend of rich cultures. It is known for its interesting diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and beautiful saris.
Monumental Attractions
There are many monuments of significance situated here. One of the major historical sites worth visiting is the Charminar, a majestic structure famous for its architectural excellence. It is situated in the heart of the city and is an important landmark in Hyderabad Tourism. Then, there is the Mecca Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000 people. It is located just nearby the Charminar.
Another travel attraction here is the Golconda Fort , a 16th century fortress. It is situated on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. This fort is known as the center for diamonds, where there are diamond mines in the nearby areas. It is said that the famous Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda. Thus, it one of the must visit places in Hyderabad. Then, there is the Hussain Sagar lake. It is a large man-made lake, set amidst the city. It was constructed in 1562 AD and is the connecting point of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Itanagar

Altitude    750 m above sea level
Language    Bengali, Assamese, local dialects, English
Best time to visit    October to April
STD Code    0360
LOCATION
The capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar is a well-planned town. Together with the town of Naharlagun, situated about 10 km away, it forms the state's administrative hub. Cradled between two hills, the Governor's residence on one and a Buddhist temple on the other, many of the buildings in Itanagar are new, light, wooden-framed and earthquake-proof structures. Consecrated by the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist temple, a beautiful yellow-roofed shrine, reflects the extensive Tibetan influence and provides good views of Itanagar and the surrounding countryside.


HISTORY
Arunachal Pradesh finds mention in the Kalika Purana and in the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. It is believed that sage Vyas meditated here. Itanagar was called Mayapur during the reign of the Jiti Dynasty that ruled the region in the 11th century. Even during the reign of the Jiti kings, Mayapur was the capital city. The magnificent Ita Fort (ita, brick), dating back to the 14th-15th century, is believed to have been built by King Ramachandra.
Tour to Itanagar
Itanagar, the ‘Land of Dawnlit Mountains’ is set on the top of low flat hills spreading over an area of 2500 acres. Surrounded with the serene atmosphere and natural flora and fauna it is a city that breathes of natural beauty. The ruin of the old palace adds to the mystical aura of Itanagar. Its ancient monuments studied by historians has often led Itanagar to be identified with the 11th century capital of Mayapur which was under the Jitari dynasty. Itanagar is divided into two parts each set apart by 10kms, the other named as Naharlagun.
Since 20th April 1974, Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Set about 350 meters above sea level, Itanagar can be only reached through air. The nearest airport is in Lilabari, Assam, which is only 67 kms from Itanagar. There are regular flights from Kolkata to Lilabari. Taxi and bus services are available that plys to Itanagar. Itanagar is connected to major towns of the North East regions such as Agartala, Aizwal, Guwahati, Imphal,kohima and Shillong.
Tibetian culture dominates the region. Consecrated by Dalai Lama as a holy place, the Buddhist temple, a beautiful yellow roofed shrine is a place of tourist attraction.
About 6 kms away from Itanagar is the beautiful Ganga Lake or the Gyakar Sinyi which serves as a beautiful getaway for a day. The green vegetation, the serene lake, the orchids and tree ferns provide a beautiful atmosphere for a day out.
Buddhist Temple, Ganga Sekhi Lake, Pachin River, Sengkhi Hydel Project, Polo Park, Zoo are the other attractions of the city
The Museum that gives the microcosmic view of the land is very well defined by the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum. It exhibits Arunachal Pradesh’s unique handicrafts, woodcarvings, cane goods, textiles, archeological discoveries and musical instruments. It has a well-equipped library too.
Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh epitomizes the largest North Eastern State by flaunting its natural beauty and the Tibetan culture that dominates the region. Log on to northeastindiatravel.com to know about the Itanagar.

Dispur

Location : 10 kms from Guwahati on Guwahati-Shillong Route, Assam
Importance : Capital city of Assam
Popular As : Auction Market of Classic Tea
Best Time To Visit : October to May

Introducing Dispur
Dispur, the capital city of north-eastern state of Assam is also the main suburb of the city of Guwahati. With the birth of a new separate state of Meghalaya in 1975, the capital had been shifted from Shillong to Dispur. A small city with a population of around two thousand, Dispur is the central point to the state of Assam and has a lot to offer in sightseeing for common tourists and nature enthusiast. Dispur is a well-planned city and bestowed with natural wonders like hills, grassy countryside and pollution free environment that enthrall the tourists a lot. Nature has also blessed the city with bushy forests and the shimmering rivers. Dispur is also a major producer of the tea, some of the famous varieties are CTC or Crush, Curl Tea and Tear tea. Tourists who visit the city always carry along the bag of tea as a souvenior. So, visit this small capital city of Dispur on your next holiday and enjoy a peaceful vacation in the lap of the mother nature.
How to Reach Dispur
By Air : Guwahati international airport is the main airport which is 18 km east of the city centre. Flights of Indian Airlines, Air Deccan and Jet Airways are available to and from Guwahati to major cities of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Taxis and buses are available from the airport to the city. You may also take ASTC's Rhino City Bus Service that runs from the airport to city centre.

Helicopter Sevices : Helicopter Services are available from Guwahati to Shillong, Tura and Itanagar.

By Train : Guwahati railway station is the major railhead, which is also the headquarters of the North-East Frontier Railway. A number of mails, express and superfast trains are available to Guwahati from rest of the country. Auto-rickshaws and taxis ply from the railway station to various parts of the city.

By Road : National Highways 31, 37, 40 and 52 connect Dispur with the other cities of India. State Transport buses of Assam government and private buses ply from Dispur to other cities of North-eastern India. Distances of some of important places from Dispur are : Shillong (110 km), Tura (185 km) and Tezpur (191 km).
Local Transport : Tourist taxis and auto-rickshaws are the main modes of local transport. Auto-rickshaws are easily available throughout the city, cycle rickshaws and local buses are also available in Guwahati.
Places Where You Can Stay
Plenty of accommodation options are available in Dispur, ranging from deluxe to budget hotels. Most popular hotels include Hotel Brahmputra Ashok, Hotel Belle Vue, Hotel Landmark, Hotel Dynasty, Hotel Raj Mahal, Hotel Nandan and Hotel Vishwaratna.

Tourist Attractions in Dispur
Dispur is a famous place for tourists, who visit the city to see the lifestyle of tribal and unconnected people. The mighty Brahmaputra river which flows through the city is a major attraction and known for its pristine beauty, fast current and thrilling rapids. Tea is another highlight of Dispur, in fact, a visitor to the city leave with at least a classic Dispur city made tea bag.

Culture of Dispur : Dispur is famous cultural hot spot for the local people and for visiting tourists as well. The city of Dispur encompasses its own unique form of dancing forms called Husari and Bihunas. These two dancing formats are considered the essential component of the Dispur culture and attract people from far and wide to take part
Tourist Attractions Around Dispur
Guwahati : Situated 10 kms from Dispur, Guwahati is a big commercial town and home to a number of tourist attractions. Some of the major attractions of the city include Kamakhya Temple, Bhubneshwari Temple, Umananda Temple, Bashishta Ashram, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Assam State Museum, Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden etc. Guwahati is also the major railhead close to Dispur and connected with all important cities of India.
Hajo : Hajo is 42 kms from Dispur and known for important shrines of three different faith namely Hinduism, Muslim and Buddhism. For last several centuries these faiths coexisting here that's why Hajo is also called the cultural melting point of the state of Assam.

Patna

FACTS & FIGURES
Language    Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi
Best time to visit    October to February
STD Code    0612

LOCATION
Located on the southern bank of the Ganges (also Ganga), Patna is the capital of the northern state of Bihar. It is an old city steeped in history. The present-day Patna is, however, crowded and polluted. The Mahatma Gandhi Setu, one of the longest bridges in the world at 7.5 km, crosses the Ganges 5 km west of the city center.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Patna is hot and humid in summer and cold in winters. Temperature varies from a maximum of 43°C in summer to a minimum of around 5°C in the winters. Relative humidity can go up to 100% during summer. It receives medium to heavy rainfall in the monsoon.

HISTORY
The history of Patna starts from the year 493 BC when Ajatshatru, the king of Magadh, fortified a small village Pataligrama, which latter came to be known as Pataliputra. Located on the high bank of the river Ganges, the city was established by the son of Ajatshatru, Udayi. In the years that followed, the city saw many dynasties that ruled the Indian subcontinent from there. Pataliputra reached its pinnacle of glory under the Mauryas and became one of the most important capital cities. Patna became the capital of Bihar when India attained independence in 1947.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS
Patna has many sites of historical importance that can be visited.
The Khuda Baksh Oriental Library is a treasure trove of medieval manuscripts. It is famous for its rare collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts, including volumes saved during the sacking of the Moorish University of Cordova.
Patna Museum is noted for its collection of statues and the world's oldest fossilized tree, 16 m high and 200 million years old.
Close to the museum is Golghar, the 29-m-high beehive-shaped structure constructed in 1786 following a terrible famine.
Patna Cemetery is a historically important European monument situated in what was once a haveli (now a hospital). The cemetery is noted for an obelisk that was erected to mark the cold-blooded murder of 47 Englishmen by Samru in 1763. A short distance away from the cemetery is Padri-ki-Haveli, now a Catholic church with an imposing façade.
The remains of Pataliputra, as well as the ancient capital of Ajatshatru and Ashoka have been uncovered at Kumhrar. A few large pillars and the foundations of a Buddhist monastery, known as Anand, are all that remain now.
At the eastern end of the city, in the Chowk area of old Patna stands the Har Mandir, one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Built of white marble by Ranjit Singh, it marks the place where Gobind Singh, the 10th and last of the Sikh gurus, was born in 1660.
One can still see Agam Kuan (the fathomless well), which was part of Ashoka's hell for prisoners. The famous Mahendru Ghat in today's Patna is the reminder of Mahendru (Ashoka's brother) who had sailed from here to preach Buddhism in Ceylon.
PLACES AROUND PATNA
Vaishali, the birthplace of Mahavira, seat of the first republic in the world, and the place where Buddha gave his last sermon, is a one-hour drive from Patna. It has an Ashoka pillar, a few stupas and a small museum.
Founded in the 5th century BC, Nalanda is 90 km away from Patna. It gave the world one of the earliest great universities. The extensive remains today include the Great Stupa, an archeological museum, and Xuan Memorial Hall, built as a peace pagoda by the Chinese.

Raipur

Tourist attractions in Raipur
Raipur is a rich repository of monuments and ancient traditions that are of national, historical and anthropological importance. The tribal traditions so unique to the land can still be felt at the rural areas of Raipur. However, with industrialization and widespread migration from the neighboring states, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is slowly coming under the influence f a progressive society. Explore the myriad culture of Raipur upon your tour to Raipur.
While on a tour to Raipur visit its attractive tourist destinations. Some of the famous destinations which cannot be missed include the Champakeshwara Mahadeva and the excavated site at Shripur/Sirpur.
The temple sites of Lakshama and Gandhesheshwara are a must visit for their exceptional architectural style. The forest village of Turturiya with its sculptured pillars, stupas and bathing ghats are worth visiting on Raipur travel, India
Temples at Rajim are of great tourist importance and a must see on your tour to Raipur. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Sita Nadi Sanctuary, Udanti Sanctuary are the places which should come under tour itinerary to Raipur. On your tour to Raipur, witness some of the fascinating traditional tribal dance and musical and drama forms such as Raut Nacha, Dewar Nacha, Panthi & Soowa, Padki and Pandwani.



How To Reach
Raipur is well linked to other cities, towns and villages in Chhattisgarh and the main cities in other Indian states by air, rail and road. Thus, you can also take a bus to the Hirakud Dam, Puri and other well-known tourist
 destinations in Orissa, on your tour to Raipur

City Info
Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is where Mahanadi River originates and flows through the state of Chhattisgarh before finding its way to the Bay of Bengal. Tour to Raipur will make you accustomed with the emerging industrial city with imprints of mining and agricultural still evident on its soil. The plains of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, are lush and verdant with paddy fields. Raipur is dotted with good number of hotels which provide great facilities and impeccable services. Shopping in Raipur can be an interesting fare for the travelers.

Panaji

Fast Facts
Location : Goa
Attractions : Altinho Hill, Bishop's Palace (Altinho), Boca de Vaca Spring, Mahalaxmi Temple, Kala Academy, Idalcao Palace, Immaculate Conception Church, Fontainhas etc.
Best Time To Visit : November to February

Introducing Panaji
When Old Goa grew unhygenic and was struck with disease and death, the Portuguese decided to shift their capital to Panaji. They pulled down the imposing structures of Old Goa and carried the stones to Panaji, where they set up several impressive structure. That was how Panaji, situated on the left banks of Mandovi
river, became the capital of Goa in the year 1843.
Today, the Portuguese heritage of the city will present itself before you as you make your way through the remarkably well preserved narrow winding streets, old houses with overhanging balconies and numerous small cafes and bars. You will also get the Portuguese touch in dress and lifestyle of the local people
Other than exploring the Portuguese legacy, Panaji will also throw open for you numerous other options to enjoy yourself. It is the cultural capital of the state and as such provides you an opportunity to stir your soul
with performances of local artists. Also, since the city of Panaji is netted, as if in a spider's net, with the network of waterways, river cruises are quiet an activity to enjoy. At one point of time, Panaji was the fishermen's habitat and hence the fish market of the town provides a visual impact in itself. The colourful fishes caught by the fishermen are sold here.

How to Reach
By Air : Nearest airport is located at Dabolim, at a distance of 32 kms. Indian Airlines and private operators offer flights for the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. From the airport you have to take the road journey to reach Panaji.
By Train : Vasco-da-Gama (35 kms) is the nearest major rail head. Trains for the important towns and cities of India are available from Vasco-da-Gama. To get to Vasco-da-Gama from Panaji you can either go via the Dona Paula ferry or the Agassaim-Cortalim ferry.
By Bus : There are several private companies which offer luxury, air-conditioned buses from Panaji to Mumbai. Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka State Transport Corporation operate buses for Panaji. Daily buses are available from Panaji to Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Mangalore. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) also run buses from Panaji to Bijapur, Badami and Shimoga.

By Local Ferry : One of the joys of the travelling around Panaji are the ferries across the rivers. Ferries ply between Panjim and Betim, Ribander and Chorai Island from 7 am to 7 pm.

Tourist Attractions in Panaji
Altinho : Altinho (pronounced as Aal-teenyu) is a hill located at the centre of the Panji, soaring high from the river and sea fronts. Originally Altinho was a long ridge called Oiteiro de Conceicao (Hill of Conception) and today it looks like two hills separated by a road known as Corte de Oiteiro. In Altinho you can see the
bungalows of government ministers, bureaucrats, the Bishop's Palace and houses belonging to some of Goa's oldest families. The tree-lined heights and quiet winding lanes add more to the beauty of Altinho. You can get breathtaking views of the capital city Panaji and its waterfront from the Altinho hill.