JAIGARH FORT "RAJASTHAN"

The jaigarh fort was built by Jai Singh (ii) in 1726. It took 17 generations to built this huge empire. It was during Jai Singh ii when the fort was completed so it was named as Jaigarh fort. His residence is still there in City Palace. mountains  This beautiful fort is on the Hill of eagles( Cheel Ka Teela) of Aravilli ranges.

 

This fort is surrounded by hills all around. During rainy season it looks like a hill station. Tourist often visit this fort during rainy season since the climate gets little mild. The fort was guarded by the guards from all the sides. In Jaigarh the worlds biggest cannon is their. It was also named after Jai Singh's name as Jaivan. The city  also got its name after his name as "JAIPUR". From the fort the city can be viewed. It has many halls of memories and all the rare collection of his photos when he joined army.

Beautiful parks are made inside this fort. Its an amazing example of old art and shows the love of the king toward the art. The extra ordinary amazing carving over the walls shows the skill of the workers of that time.

So when ever you visit Jaipur or Rajasthan do not forget to visit this royal fort.

BIHAR

BIHAR

Bihar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited place in the world with the history of 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar is evdient from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over this state in eastern India. This is the place of Aryabhata, Great Ashoka, Chanakya, Mahavira, Guru Gobind Singh, Chandragupta Maurya, Vatsyayana, Sher Shah Suri and many other great historical figures.

Foreign invaders often used abandoned vihars as military cantonments, the word Bihar may have come from the large number of vihars thus used in the area. Originally bihar was name of a town, which was the medival headquarters of the muslim invader in the Magadha region. The town still exists and is called Bihar or Bihar Sharif (Nalanda District). Later on the headquarters was shifted from Bihar to Patna the whole Magadha region was called Bihar.

 Attraction:

·         Patna The capital of Bihar, famous for its rich history and royal architecture

·         Gaya-Known for Bodh Gaya the place at whichGautama Buddha attained enlightenment

·         Muzaffarpur- Famous for its education

·         Kesariya- Location of the world's largest Buddhist Stupa

·         Nalanda-Location of one of the world's oldest university

·         Sasaram-Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, the great Emperor of medival India. 

·         Sounpur cattel fair-The Sonepur cattle fair or Sonepur Mela, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month

·         Takht Sri Patna Sahib-One of the famous Sikh pilgrimage known for the birthplace of Sikh's Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib

·         Darbhanga-It is among the oldest cities of Bihar. Famous for the Maharaja forts and Kali Mandir.

·        Munger-Home to the only Yoga University in the world, Bihar School of Yoga. Religious places such as Shakti Peethas.

·        Deoghar-One of the famous Hindu pilgrimage known for the Satsang Ashram of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra situated at Satsang Nagar

·         Vaishali-Lord Mahavir was born on the outskirts of this ancient city, and lived in Vaishali till he was 22

Bihar is one of the most sacred places of various religions such as Hindusim, Buddhism, Jainsim,Sikhism & Islam. Famous Attraction includes Mahabodhi Temple, a Buddhistshrine and UNESCO World Heritage Site is also situated in Bihar, Barabar Caves the oldest rockcut caves in India, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library the oldest library of India.

MADHYA PRADESH

TOURISM IN MADHYA PRADESH "heart of India"

Madhya Pradesh is also known as M.P. Its is a state in central zone of India. It has its boundary connected with Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttra pradesh and Rajasthan.

Its capital is Bhopal. Its largest city is Indor. Which is now the most fastest developing city in Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as IT city. It is the second largest state in India. Madhya Pradesh is the home to a large Tribal Population, Who have been largely cut off from the mainstream developmant. But it the the state which provides the maximum  gross products to the Indian market. in 2013 It was awarded for the best agricultural production of grains in India. 

It s has the largest reserve of Diamond and Copper in India. More than 30% of its land is covered with forest area. Its tourism Industry has seen considrable growth , wth the state topping the National Tourism Award in year 2010-11.

Madhya Pradesh has a subtropical climate. Like most of north India, It has a hot dry summer(April- june), followed by monsoon rains (july-september) and a cool and relative dry winter. The average rainfall is about 1,370mm.

M.P is home to 11 NAtional Parks, including Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Satpura National Park, Sanjay National Park, Madhav National Park, Van vihar National Park, Mandla Plant Fossils National Park, Panna National Park and Pench National Park. 

The major folk dances of MP are Badhai, Rai, Saira, Jawara, Sher, Akhara, Shaitan, baredi, karma, kathi, Sua, Saila, Mauni, Dhimrai, kanara, Bhagoria, Dashera, dadariya, Duldul Ghodi, Lehgi ghodi, Fefriya, Mandlya, danda, Ada-khada, dadel, Matki, birha, Ahirai, pardhauni, Vilma, Dadar and Kalsa. 

Visit Madhya Pradesh to know more about it. You may be intrested in visiting 

1.AMARKANTAK

2.BANDHAVGARH

3.UJJAIN

4.BHEDAGHAT

5.BHIMBHETAK

6.SHIVPURI

7.BHOJPUR

8.SANCHI

9.PENCH

10.PANNA

11.ORCHHA

12.OMKARESHWAR

13.CHITRAKOOT

14.BURHANPUR

15.SALKANPUR

16.BHOPAL

17.GWALIOR

18.KANHA 

19.INDOR

20.KHAJURAHO

21.REWA

PANCHMARHI, MADHYAPRADESH

Panchmarhi is the one and only hill station in Madhya Pradesh state of central India also known fo the Panchamrhi cantonment. It is widely known as " Satpura ki Rani" , situated at a height of 1000m in a valley of the Satpura Range in Hoshangabad district. The higest point in the central region and the Vindhya and Satpura range; Dhupgarh at 1100m is located here.

The town is not very larg , and most of its area is under the administration of the Pachmarhi Cantonment Board, serving the indian Army. The population of Pachmarhi is about 10,000 persons, most of whom are connected with the Army installation in the area. Tourist visits panchmarhi throug out the year. Tere are numerous hotels but only few of them are located in civil area of panchmarhi away from houch pouch market area to stay in peaceful location . Panchmarhi lies within the Panchmarhi Biosphere Preserve, created in 1999 to link 2 forest reserves into a larger wildlife conservation area at the highest point in central India. The place has rich timber and teak.

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DEVTALAB MANDIR , REWA, MADHYA PRADES

Devtalab is a famous shiv mandir located on a bank of a lake called Devtalab. It is said that lord Brahma himself came there and created that temple. The people of that near by villages say that there is a big stone which only few peoplecan lift it up. The villagers also say that wahen lord Brahma came that night he created many temples, out of which is half built and  waterfall in BAHUTI (place in rewa) was also his creation.

 People say that god had to stop his creation because dawn arrived and he left the things unbuilt. People from all over M.P and other states come ther to see that tempel. There the newely weded couples are also taken so that they can have a lovely future. In every rainy season people come ther to pay homage to lord Shiva. It is belived that all ur wishes come true if you pray with all your faith. It is not a big tourist spot but still its a lovely place to go there in that temple and here the Pandits chanting the Mantras every time.

One can see a huge crowd during the rainy season as it is thought to be lord Shiva's season. Fest is also organised during that season. So donot forget to hangout in this small area, when ever you visit Madhya Pradesh.

DELHI "CAPITAL OF INDIA"

Delhi is known as the capital of India. Here all the major departments of governmantal and non governamaental bodies are their. Its famous for its markets and historical places which are famous for its art and the ancient touch present in it.
Its a merto politican city with and approx population of 22 million people.It is the worlds most populous city in the world and the largest city in India in terms of area. The NCT and its urban region have been given the special status of NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION(NCR) under the constitution of India's 69th amendment act of 1991. The NCR includes the neighbouring cities of Alwar, Baghpat, Gurgaoon, Sonepath, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and other nearby towns, and has nearly 22.2 million residents.
Delhi was the site of ancient INDRAPRASTHA, the mythical capital of the pandavas in the MAHABHARATA.
As its a metro politan city it has all the transport facilities so tourist from india as well as from out side do not have any kind of problem.
So when you set your self to delhi do not forget to visit these places:
1) AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
2)AZAD HIND GRAM
3)BAHAI TEMPLE
4)BIRLA MANDIR
5)DILLI HAAT
6)GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES
7)HUMAYUN'S TOMB
8)INDIA GATE
9)JAMA MASJID
10)JANTAR MANTAR
11)LODHI TOMB
12)LOTUS TEMPLE
13)MUGUL GARDEN
14)PURANA QUILA
15)QUTUB MINAR
16)RED FORT
17)CHANDNI CHOWK

And do not forget to taste of the delicious food stuff made ther coz you can get whole varity in Delhi. Delihi looks even more beautyful in evening and night.Ther is one more speciality about Delhi that is has markest named after the days in a week. So no matter which day you arrive in Delhi you can go to the market every day. Its has Sunday market, Monday market, Tuesday market, Wednesday market, Thursday market, Friday market, Saturday market. So enjoy your trip to Delhi.

AJMER SHARIF DARGAH, AJMER, RAJASTHAN

Ajmer renowned as one of the most pious cities and a venu of religious and cultural harmony all over the world enjoys the distinction of being the prime destination of peopel who have a staunch faith, whether they are hindu or muslim. People from all over the world come here to see the dargah of " HUZOOR KHAWAJA GARIB NAWAZ (R.A)". It is said that from here no one returns bare handed.....
All your wishes come true if you pray with all your faith and true respect and love for Khawaja ji.
It is sorrounded by the Aravalies mountain and is just 11km away from the Pushkar. Ajmer was founded in the 7th century by Dushyant Chauhan. He established the Chauhan dynasty which contunied to rule the country while repeated waves of Turkish invasion swept across India.

CITY PALACE UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

THE CITY OF LAKES

It is located on the bank of lake Pichola. The construction of this beautyful place was started by Maharana Udai Singh and was completed by his successors. One can easily reach Udaipur by taking local buses , tongals, auto Rickshaw and taxi from the city.This majestic city palace is the most- visited tourist attraction of Udaipur and often distingushed as the largest palace complex in rajasthan. 

City palace is the wonderful blend of medieval, European and chinese architectuer. The palace has various towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavor of the heritage site. towering on the bank of pichola lake, city palace is truly a feast to the eyes. City Palace is a marvelous assortment of courtyard, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hangind gardens. Encircled by fortifications, this imposing palace is wholly built granite and marbel.

NIGHT VIEW OF CITY PALACE

In 1974 a part of the City Palace and the Zenana Mahal (Ladies Chamber) has been transformed into a museum. The museum is open for public. One can locate some striking painting in the Zenana Mahal which furthur leads to Lakshmi Chowk. Lakshmi Chowk is a beautiful white pavilion. In City Palace, the most captivating sight can be viewed from the tower and the terraces of 'Amar Vilas' from where you can get a amazing unforgetable view of Pichola Lake.

EVENING VIEW OF UDAIPUR

OTHER PLACES FOR YOU :

1.BHANGARH ALWAR
2.AJMER SHARIF

BHANGARH, ALWAR, JAIPUR RAJASTHAN

There is a belief that Bhangharh is among the worlds most 5 HAUNTED PLACES.No one dares to go ther after sunset. Inspite of this still it is a attraction point for tourist. 

This Garh is located on the outskirt of Jaipur on Jaipur - Delhi highway, on Alwar road. It has an amazing history......

People of Bhangarh say that the princess of Bhangarh (RATNAVATI) was very beautyful and the story is all because of her beauty. Ther lived a Tantrik(black magician) who loved the princess and wanted to marry her but he knew that he was not the match for her. So one day he sent a oil for princess with magic in it. But the princess was clever and knew that it was sent by the tantrik to compel her and make her surrender to him. She threw the oil on the flor and it turned into a boluder which crushed the tantrik. Before dying he cursed the villagers and Bhangarh that nobody will stay happy and noone would be able to stay ther....

He was buried ther and it is said that till date his sprit is alive which doesnot allows anybody to stay ther. The princess perished during the battel of Bhangarh and Ajabgarh. 

It is said that this curse will end only when the princess Ratnavati will step back in that place.

Even today no one is allowed to stay ther after sunset and before sunset. Only a Pandit stays ther in a Hanuman Mandir and he also doesnt dares to come out of it in the night.

PAKHAL LAKE, WARANGAL DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH

This is a man made lake in the Pakhal wild life sanctuary in warangal district. Pakhal lake situated  amidst undulating forest land hills and dales is a popular retreat for the tourists. The lake, constructed around 1213A.D by Kakatiyan Ruler, Ganpatidev and spread over an area of 30km.squ. peovides a beautiful site. Set around the shores of this lake is the Pakhal Wild Life Sanctuary with an area of 839km.squ. It is a dense forest ans shelter for various types of funa and wild species.

If one is lucky, can spot a tiger or a lepord or a bear and one can find a herd of deer roaming about freely in the wild sanctuary. The wild life sanctuary is also harbouring Mammals like panthers, hyenas, wolves, wild dogs, jackals, sloth bear, nilgai, porcupine, langoor, reptiles like python, cobra, common krait, monitor lizards and crocodiles.
So do visit this place and go crazy for  INCREDIBLE INDIA

BAHUTI WATERFALL IN MP-REWA

The beautyful waterfall in rewa is in Bahuti. It is a very rear view to see such a beauty in such a plce. Rewa was famous for its first white tiger in the world. which was taken to Delhi Zoo. Rewa has 6 waterfalls. In Bahuti their are two waterfalls.
People of the village often go inside this fall as we have a way to get down. DO NOT FORGET TO GO TO BHAUTI WHEN YOU VISIT MADHYAPRADESH

This is a amazing place for those who love mountain climbing, and treking.

the real seen fron bahuti waterfall. In rainy season this waterfall looks amazing coz a fare runs during that time and in january too. People of near by village often visit this place. Sine this place is surrounded by villages it is not much famous.

KNOW HISTORY OF ASSAM

Assam is the central state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister State. Assam boasts of famous wildlife preserves – theKazirranga National Park, which is home to the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, the Manas National Park,Dibru-Saikhowa Park,Nameri National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (These first two parks are UNESCO World Heritage Site); the largest river island Majuli, known for its Vaishnavite Sattras; historic Sivasagar, famous for the ancient monuments of Ahom Kingdom; the city of eternal romance, Tezpur and the scenic tea-estates dating back to time of British Raj. The weather is mostly sub-tropical. Assam experiences the Indian monsoon and has one of the highest forest densities in India. The winter months (October end half to first half of April) are the best time to visit. The heritage of Madan Kamdev is same as Khajuraho which is located just 30 km away from Guwahati. Along with the Madan Kamdev tourist can visit very ancient temple Gopeswar Mandir situated in a village Deudura near to Guwahati.

Assam has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom Kingdom, which governed the region for many centuries before the British occupation. Other notable features include the Brahmaputra River, the mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga, numerous temples including Kamakhya Temple of Tantric sect. 'Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur also known as Damdama Sahib at Dhubri '- This famous Gurudwara is situated in the heart of the Dhubri Town on the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra river in far north-east India. Guru Teg Bahadur the holy Sikh Guru visited this place in 1505 and met Srimanta Sankardev (the founder of the Mahapuruxiya Dharma) as the Guru travelled from Dhaka to Assam, ruins of palaces, etc. Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, boasts many bazaars, temples, and wildlife sanctuaries. The government took many initiatives to promote tourism in Assam

ARUNANCHAL PRADESH AND ITS BEAUTY

Arunachal finds mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and Mahabharata. This place is supposed to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. It was here that sage Parashuram washed away his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. The widely scattered archaeological remains at different places in Arunachal bears testimony to its rich cultural heritage. Arunachal Pradesh, a serene land tucked into the North Eastern tip of India, invites you to relax in its picturesque hills and valleys, enjoy its salubrious climate and meet its simple and hospitable people, with their glorious heritage of arts and crafts and colourful festivals that reflect their ancient faith in the inexorable power of nature.

The visitor has a wide variety of options to pick from. There are places of worship and pilgrimage such as Parasuramkund and 400 years old TAWANH MONASTERY, or the sites of archaeological excavations like Malinithan and ITANAGAR, the serene beauty of lakes such as Ganga lake or Sela lake or the numerous variations of scenic beauty of the snowclad silver mountain peaks and lush green meadows where thousands of species of flora and fauna prosper. In addition, the state provides abundant scope for angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking. Besides, there are a number of wild life sanctuaries and national parks where rare animals, birds and plants will fascinate the visitor.

Nature has provided the people with a deep sense of beauty which finds delightful expression in their songs, dances and crafts. The climate varies from hot and humid to heavy rainfall in the Shivalik range. It becomes progressively cold as one moves northwards to higher altitudes. Trees of great size, plentiful climbers and abundance of cane and bamboo make Arunachal evergreen. Arunachal Pradesh is considered to be the "nature's treasure trove"and home to orchids, known for their exquisitely beautiful blooms, from one of the dominant taxa with more than six hundred species, occurring in varying elevations and climatic conditions throughout the state.

TOURISM IN ANDHRA PRADESH

Do not forget to visit Amravati Stupa when ever you visit ANDHRAPRADESH....Amaravati Stupa, an important Buddhist site in South India, the antiquity of Amaravati dates back to 500 BCE. The stupa was then adorned with limestone reliefs and free standing Buddha figures

It is located on the bank of river krishna within the Guntur district of Andhrapradesh. It is a small town and is basically famous for its AMARESWAR AMRAVATI TEMPLE of Lord SHIVA.

Amravati stupa was founded by an Emissary of Emperor ASHOKA and got its constructin completed in 2000 years a go!

Other places where you can visit :
1) PAKHAL LAKE

Assam ("Uneven" or from "Ahom")

Word asama means "uneven". However, most scholars believe that Assam is derived from the  Ahoms, who ruled Assam for six centuries.Touris in Assam has a terrific history.
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WATER FALL IN ASSAM

AHOMS PALACE

BIHU FOLK DANCE

28.                      Uttarakhand

ABOUT ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh (Land of the dawn-lit mountains)

click here to know arunanchal pradesh! and its beautiful places where you can visit .In Sanskrit, aruna means "dawn-lit" and achal "mountains". 

MAP OF ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

MOUNTAINS OF ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

FOLK DANC OF ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

RIVER OF ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

SHELA LAKE OF ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

UNION TERRITORIES

UNION TERRITORIES

1.    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLAND

a.     Andaman: Italian traveler Niccolo de Conti mentioned the word Andaman meant "Island of Gold". A theory that became prevalent in the late 19th century and has since gained momentum is that the name of the islands derives from Sanskrit via the Malay Handuman, named for the deity Hanuman.

b.    Nicobar: The name "Nicobar" is probably derived from theChola Dynasty name for the islands,Nakkavaram.

2.    CHANDIGHAR

 "Chandi's fort". No actual fort ever existed; a large Chandi temple "protected" the                locals, hence the name. The goddess Chandi appears as a form of the goddess Kali or Parvati

3.    DELHI

            The etymology of "Delhi" is uncertain. This Delhi was earlier known as INDRAPRAST

4.    LAKSHADWEEP

        

         "Hundred Thousand Islands". Laksha means hundreds and thousand, and dweep means                                        island

5.    PUDUCHEERY

            formerly known as Pondicherry: from Puducheri, Pundu means new, cheri means camp.

6.    DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

            From the towns of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

7.    DAMAN AND DIU

            From the towns of Daman and Diu.

Arunachal Pradesh (Land of the dawn-lit mountains)

In Sanskrit, aruna means "dawn-lit" and achal "mountains".

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NAME OF STATES IN INDIA

  1.              Andhra Pradesh

  2.              ARUNANCHAL PRADESH

  3.              Assam

  4.              Bihar

  5.              Chhattisgarh

  6.              Delhi

  7.              Goa

  8.              Gujarat

  9.              Haryana

  10.                      Himachal Pradesh

  11.                      Jammu and Kashmir

  12.                      Jharkhand 

  13.                      Karnataka

  14.                      Kerala     
  15.                   MADHYA PRADESH

  16.                      Maharashtra  

  17.                      Manipur

  18.                      Meghalaya

  19.                      Nagaland

  20.                      Odisha

  21.                      West Bengal

  22.                      Punjab

  23.                     RAJASTHAN

  24.                      Sikkim

  25.                      Tamil Nadu

  26.                      Tripura

  27.                      Uttar Pradesh
  28.                      Uttarakhand