Friday, 1 August 2014

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.





Monday, 9 June 2014

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.

Sunday, 8 June 2014

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









Thursday, 5 June 2014

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.





Wednesday, 4 June 2014

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.

Tuesday, 3 June 2014

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.


Monday, 2 June 2014

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.