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Tamil Nadu Tour & Travel Packages - India Tour Planner Blog

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Tamil Nadu (South India) -   Exploring South India is incomplete without  Tamil Nadu tour packages . Explore the enchanting Tamil Nadu like never before with bespoke  Tamil Nadu tourism packages . As these packages cover everything, Tamil Nadu beaches, Tamil Nadu temples, Tamil Nadu tourist destinations, they attract travelers from every nook and corner of the world. Visit the Marina beach of Tamil Nadu, second largest beach in the world. What’s more, monuments in Tamil Nadu depict the past grandeur and  Tamil Nadu  rich cultural heritage is simply inevitable on your South India tour. Don’t forget the Deccan Odyssey and The Golden Chariot, luxury trains offering travel in royal manner. With our competitive prices, you can turn down our amazing  Tamil Nadu tour  offers.. With many awards and laurels, we leave no stone unturned to make your travel to  Tamil Nadu  an unforgettable event. Taking every aspect into account, offering and...

Majuli (Assam) - The World’s Largest River Island

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Majuli (Assam Tourism) – Majuli , the biggest river island in the world, is located amidst the river Brahmaputra in Assam . Originally this island was spread over an area of about 1250 square kilometres. However, due to erosion, its size has now decreased considerably. According to the records of 2001, it covered an area of about 421.65 square km only. The island of Majuli , which is popular as a ‘pollution free fresh water island’, is located at a distance of about 20 km from Jorhat town and about 200 km east of Guwahati , the largest city in the state. It is accessible by ferries, which can be taken from Jorhat. From east to west, Majuli measures 90 km and from north to south, it is around 16km. Most of the areas in the island are covered by water. Originally, the island of Majuli was a long and narrow piece of land, which during ancient times was known as ‘Majoli’ , meaning ‘land in the middle of two parallel rivers’. It was called so because it had the River Br...

Bundi Rajasthan | Bundi India | Bundi Fort | Bundi Palace - India Tours Planner Blog

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Bundi (Rajasthan Tourism)  -   Bundi just 36 km from Kota is a tiny picturesque town. One of the unexplored cities with a rich historical wealth. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Had Chauhans - a offshoots of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. In 1193 AD when Prithvi Raj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Gauri, some Chauhan nobles seeked shelter in Mewar and became allied to the Rana while other young warriors moved towards the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil tribals - thus establishing their own kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of Hadas formed tow separate states of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the River Chambal. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. Interesting monuments including impressive medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and chattris with carved pillars, along with a picturesque lake in th...

Arunachal Pradesh Tourism | The India Tourism

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ARUNACHALPRADESH TOURISM -   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 archeological 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 Parasuram Kund and 400 years old Tawang Monastery , or the sit...

Bandipur National Park & Tiger Reserve - Karnataka Tourism

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Bandipur National Park –    Spread in a vast area, encompassing 874 square kilometers, Bandipur National Park is a great example of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts. This tiger reserve was utilized as a private hunting reserve by the Maharaja of Mysore in the earlier times. Along with NagarholeNational Park , Mudumalai National Park and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary    it forms a part of the highly renowned Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.   This whole reserve has earned acclaim due to its reputation as Southern India’s largest preserved area. A great example of Eco- conservation, the serene Bandipur National Park is situated along Karnataka’s Mysore-Ooty highway. The year 1973 heralded establishment of the beautiful Bandipur Tiger Reserve . Exquisitely managed, numerous biomes consisting of moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests and shrub lands flourish in the park. Home to a perfect tropical climate, its beauty is enhanced on account of the ...

Rajgir Tourism (Bihar)

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Rajgir (Bihar Tourism)– Rajgir is located near Nalanda and is just 15 km away from it. Rajgir is among the few top most visited destinations of India. The place is surrounded by lush green environment and is the most beautiful places of India. The place is famous for its close affiliations to Lord Buddha, who walked on this place and taught the basic tenets to attain enlightenment. Travelers can reach by air, as it is 101 km from Patna Airport . One can also reach the destination by road, as there are ample of transport facilities available from all the other major cities of Bihar. Rajgir , meaning the abode of Gods, is a town in Nalanda district about 93 km southeast of Patna. It finds mention in the Mahabharata as the kingdom of Jarasandha, the arch nemesis of Krishna and his Yadava clan. While the exact date of Rajgir’ s foundation is not known, the city is believed to be about 3000 years old. Rajgir is divided into two parts: one which is fortified and surround...

Bhubaneshwar Tourism | Orissa Tourism

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Bhubaneshwar Tourism –   Bhubaneswar, also spelt as Bhubaneshwar or Bhuvanēśvar is the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the largest city in Odisha and is a centre of economic and cultural importance in Eastern India. Along with the old town, the region, historically was often depicted as Ekamra Khetra (Temple City). With the diverse ranges of heritage resources, it showcases significant sacred cultural landscape components which have evolved with the support of available natural resource base and cultural trigger. Although the modern city of Bhubaneswar was formally established only in 1948, the history of the areas in and around the present-day city can be traced to the 3rd century BCE and earlier. It is a confluence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain heritage boasting of some of the finest Kalingan temples. With many 6th-13th century CE Hindu temples, which span the entire spectrum of Kalinga architecture, Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a " Temple City o...

Visit Ayodhya with India Tour Planner

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Ayodhya (also Oudh or Awadh), an ancient city, is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus. In the Ramayana, Lord Rama was born here during the reign of his father, Dasaratha, in what was then a prosperous, well fortified city with a large population. In traditional history, it was the early capital of the kingdom of Kosala, while, in Buddha's time (6th-5th century BCE), Shravasti became the kingdom's chief city. Scholars equate Ayodhya with the city of Saketa, where the Buddha is said to have briefly lived. Its later importance as a Buddhist centre was attested by the Chinese Buddhist monk Fa-hsien in the 5th century CE who saw 100 monasteries here. Other monuments, including a stupa (shrine), were apparently built by Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. The Kanauj kingdom arose here in the 11-12th centuries. Later part of the Delhi sultanate, the Jaunpur kingdom, and the Mughal Empire, Oudh gained a degree of independence in early 18th century, before its subordinat...

The History of Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh

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Gwalior "Madhya Pradesh Tourism" Gwalior is the northernmost city of Madhya Pradesh . The city of Gwalior was founded by the King Suraj Sen and named after the saint Gwalipa, who cured his leprosy. Gwalior’s history can be traced back to 8 AD when the chieftain Suraj Sen was stricken with leprosy. A great saint Gwalipa, lived on the hill-top where the Gwalior fort stands. King Suraj Sen who ruled over the region, approached the holy man for cure of his leprosy.  The holy man gave him water from the Surajkund, a water tank and the king was cured. Suraj Kund is still in the fort. The king established a town here and in gratitude, named the town after the saint Gwalipa. Gwalior is known for its historic massive 15th century fort. The distinctive and colourful hill fort of Gwalior on the north-south corridor was the key to control of the Central Provinces. Hindi and English are the main languages which are spoken here. The best season to visit Gwalior is from October t...

Akshardham Temple Modera Gujarat

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Akshardham Temple –   SwaminarayanAkshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji maharaj the fourth spiritual successor of Lord Swaminarayan according to the denomination of Swaminarayan Hinduism, and created by Pramukh Swami, the fifth spiritual successor of Lord Swaminarayan according to the denomination of Swaminarayan Hinduism. Located in the capital of Gujarat , the complex was built over 13 years and is a tribute to Lord Swaminarayan and his life and teachings. At the center of the 23-acre complex is the Akshardham mandir, which is built from 6,000 metric tons of pink sandstone from Rajasthan.   The complex’s name refers to the divine abode of Swaminarayan in the BAPS philosophy; followers of Swaminarayan believe that the jiva or soul goes to Akshardham after attaining moksha, or liberation. BAPS followers worship Swaminarayan as God almighty. Swaminarayan , which is 7 feet tall. The floors of the temple ha...