How to Reach Dal Lake , Srinagar , Jammu & Kashmir

The lake is situated at the heart of the Srinagar City.
by Air: Srinagar is the nearby airport, connected by a daily flights in India, Indian Airlines from Delhi. The journey takes about 75 minutes. Jet Airways has links to Srinagar : Jammu-Srinagar and Delhi-Srinagar by daily flights.
by rail / train : Jammu is the nearest rail head, network of daily trains from Delhi like the JP Jat Express, Jammu Mail, Shalimar Express, Jhelum Express, Malwa Express and the Tata Jat Express Trains between Mumbai and Jammu are Jammu Tawi Express and Swaraj Express while Kolkata is linkeded through the Jammu Tawi Express and Chennai by the Andaman Express

by road / local transport : To reach the location by road from Srinagar, travel via state road from Shalimar Bagh and Harwan to Dachigam National Park, to reach from Jammu, the NH1 to Srinagar and follow the state road from that place to Dachigam. Lower Dachigam is well connected to Srinagar by metaled roads while upper region of the park can only be reached on foot.

How to reach Agra Fort

by air / flights : Agra's Kheria airport is located 6 km from the city centre. It is well linked with Delhi (204 km about 30 minutes flight) and major locations in India. Regular flights are on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Indian Airlines Office, Kheria Airport Phone: 2361241, 2361142, City Booking Office, Hotel Clarks Shiraz Phone 2360948

by train / rail : Agra is an important railway Junction and has a number of railway stations that connects the city to major places in the north also the south. Agra Cantonment Railway station is the chief terminal, situated southwest of the city. Two of the major services are the Taj Express and the Shatabdi which linkss Agra to Delhi, Gwalior, Jhansi and Bhopal. Other services are the Karnataka Express (New Delhi-Bangalore), the Jhelum Express (Jammu Tawi-Pune) and the Toofan Express (New Delhi - Kolkata). Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Enquiry Ph: 131, 132, 2364516, 2364517; Railway Reservation Ph: 2364244; Raja-ki-Mandi Railway Station Ph: 133, 53737; Agra Fort Railway Station, Enquiry Ph: 2364163; Reservation Ph: 2364131

by local transport / road : Agra is well connected by bus services to other locations in the State also outside the state and national highways 2,3 and 11 pass all the way through the city. The state transports have deluxe along with ordinary buses to Delhi , Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior, Jhansi etc from Idgah bus station. Local transports include taxis, tempos, auto / cycle rickshaws. In addition bicycles can be hired on hourly basis.

Dal Lake , Kashmir Heaven on Earth

Location / importance / history / travel / photography tips / photo gallery / tourism / lawns / gardens / map / area / timing / entry fees of Dal Lake Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir , India 
Significance : One of the most wonderful scenery in the world, Best time / Season to visit Dal lake: March to August


The world famous Dal Lake is one of the most important tourist attractions in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State. One of the most stunning and picturesque lakes in India, it gives the visitor a 360º vision of the mighty Himalayas.
Srinagar was the summer resort of the Mughal rulers of India and they prepared this lake gorgeous with typical Mughul gardens and pavilions close to the banks.
The second largest lake in the state, it is identified with a variety of nick names like 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir' and 'Srinagar's Jewel' etc. All through the winter season (the temperature reaches -4 ºC to - 5ºC) the lake occasionally freezes. The lake is used for fish culturing and water plant harvesting.

The western part of the lake has an inlet which is the deepest component of the lake. The shore line of the lake (nearly 15.5 kms) is lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels.

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Hotels / Resorts in Lansdowne, Uttaranchal , India

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Fairy Dale, Lansdowne, Uttaranchal Bunglow 29, Lansdowne, Uttaranchal - 246155, India Tariff: 1900 - 1900 INR
Blue Pine Resort, Lansdowne, Uttaranchal Lansdowne, Pairi Garhwal, Uttaranchal - 246155 , India
Tariff: 2500 - 4000 INR

North India Tour packages / Travel agents in Lansdowne , Uttaranchal
Tourist offices GMVN Tourist Rest House, Lansdowne. Ph: 01386-262509
GMVN, 102, Indraprakash Building 21, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi Ph: 011-23350481; Fax: 23327713

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How to Reach Lansdowne , Uttaranchal , India

by air / flights: adjacent airport is Jolly Grant, 152 km, via Kotdwar-Haridwar connected by Flights in India.

by rail / train : adjoining railway station is at Kotdwar (40km).

by road / local transport : Well connected to Kotdwar, Nainital, Pauri, Gopeshwar and other places of the region. Lansdowne is 250 KMs from Delhi and quite a lot of buses run off for Kotdwar from ISBT Kashmir Gate. From Kotdwar one can opt for a bus or sign up a taxi to Lansdowne.

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Places / Things to see in and around Lansdowne

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Garhwal Rifles Regimental War Memorial :One of the most important tourist magnetism at Lansdowne, this war commemorative is positioned at the parade ground. It was established by Lord Rawlinson of Trent the then Commander in Chief of India on 11th November, 1923. It is an ornamented bronze statue of a Garhwali soldier clad at the moment of First World War.
Garhwali Mess It is one of the aged and finely preserved heritage buildings of Lansdowne. Erected in January 1888 by the British, it is well thought-out as an important museum in Asia. It boasts an atypical compilation of skin of wild animals, furnishings and trophies. There is a dial with a arrow symbols that direct en route for Nandadevi, Chaukhamba, Kamet and other snow caped peaks of the Himalayan range. It was offered by Lt. Col. M. B. Rober.
St. Mary’s Church : Erected during 1896, this artistic church is located on the approach to Tip-in-Top. Constructed by Col. AHB Hume of Royal Engineers, this 113 year elderly church has detached rooms within which put on show photographs of pre independence. One can observe an audio and visual display of the Regimental history.
Tip-In-Top : It is an accepted tourist objective at Lansdowne. Situated alongside the ridge which leads to St. Mary’s Church it offers a comprehensible outlook of the Himalayan ranges. The point is as well a superior route for trekking.
St. John’s Church  : This is a Roman Catholic Church positioned on the Mall Road. It was formerly a forest bungalow and re opened as a church on Nov 29, 1980.
Bhulla Tal  It is a non-natural lake devoted to Jawans of Garhwal Rifles who made noticeable contributions in its erection. The word ‘Bhulla’ factually means younger brother in Garhwali words. Boating and paddling amenities are as well obtainable at Bhulla Tal. Adjacent to the lake is a minute park for children amid a garden which is an idyllic amusement for the children over and above adults.
Lover’s Lane is one of the most excellent treks in Lansdowne with overcast valley and vision of far-flung peaks on one side and teak, oak and blue pine trees on the further side.
Tarkeshwar Mahadev is committed to Lord Shiva and acknowledged for the eldest Sidhpeeths. The temple was established by Aadi Sankaracharya. Encircled by impenetrable forests of deodar and pine, it is positioned 38kms from Lansdowne on Lansdowne Deriakhal Road. For the duration of the celebration of Shivrati , festival in India an exceptional worship is performed at the temple.

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How to Reach Maravanthebeach , Karnataka

By Air :Mangalore connected by flights in India is the nearest airport from Maravanthe beach Karnataka. From here you can pick a bus or hire a taxi to the beach.

By Rail / train : The nearest railhead from Maravanthe is Kundapur (18 km) and Mangalore (110km). Take a bus or hire a taxi from here to reach the beach.

By Road / local transport : Maravanthe beach is 450 km. from Bangalore, 130 km. from Gokarna, 275 km. from Goa and 50 km from Udupi by road. Kundapur is well connected from all these cities.

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Hotels / Resorts in Maravanthe Beach , Karnataka

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Turtle Bay Water Sports & Beach Resort , Gujjadi Post , Trasi , Kanchgodu , Karnataka - 576235, India
Sagar Kinara Beach Resort , Post Trasi, Maravanthe Beach , Kundapura , Karnataka - 576201,India

For Booking / information / tour / travel packages / sight seeing in Maravanthe contact
Karnataka Tourism , No. 49, 2nd Floor, Khanija Bhavan , Race Course Road , Bangalore - 560 001, India., Tel : +91 80 2235 2828 , Fax : +91 80 2235 2626, e-mail : info@karnatakatourism.org

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Food / drinks in Mandarmani

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Most of the resorts serve up distinctive Bengali food and Kolkata style Chinese cuisine. Nevertheless, food is a bit expensive because most of the items have to be brought from far-flung Kalindi market. The local raw resources accessible in the nearby village will not typically serve the necessities of the hotels or resorts.

Also, do not anticipate incredibly high quality food as the hotels habitually employ local people with no much proficiency as cooks. Nonetheless, the food is hygienic and normally hygienic. Crab along with Prawn preparations are worth savoring. Prices are negotiable.The beach in addition has a number of little eateries which sell tea, snacks etc. If someone wants to have meals from at this point, you have to place an order with the owners, previously. From the eateries you can borrow chairs to sit on the beach.

Drink Green coconut water which is generally sold by the neighboring farmers. One can get a restricted assortment of alcohol from the shops in the vicinity of the beach, but be sure to arrange of the containers accurately rather than littering the beach. In addition be informed that the alcohol is extremely costly.
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Hotels / Resorts in Mandarmani , Purba Medinipur , West Bengal

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Several resorts are spread along a 6 km stretch of beach:
Debraj Beach Resort, Mandarmani +91 33 2231-0909 Three star facility adjacent to the beach, contemporary design, and all rooms come with a/c and en suite toilets.
Digante  +91 98 3104-3365 A mid-priced beach retreat with a private sunbathing beach backed by sand dunes and Jhau plantations. AC rooms available
Hotel Sonar Bangla  +91 98363-81994. All sea facing rooms.
Garden Retreat +91-9831167537, +91-9831769790, Eco-friendly beach resort with standard sea-facing and non sea-facing rooms. Restaurant serving delicious Bengali, Chinese and Tandoor dishes.
Hotel Dream Land  +91 9804090739,AC/Non AC Sea View Cottages and Rooms, Multicusine Resturant.
Neel Nirjaney, Mandarmani  +91 93318 82883, On Call Doctor. Massage Parlour. Swimming Pool. Children's Park. Multi-Cuisine Restaurant (Palki). Car Parking. Car Rental. Sight seeing Facility.
Resort Hirak Jayanti 033-2286-6969.Some sea-facing rooms and some with a/c. Can provide meals to hotel guests only.
Rose Valley, Mandarmani 033-25006470,All rooms have a/c and face the sea.Boating, garden & a/c conference hall. Breakfast complimentary
Samudra Sakshi Resort, Mandarmani +91 97 3286 1020. A resort with a small park, good for kids. Rs 400-1800
The Sana Beach,Mandarmani +91 3220 217252
Tarangamala Guest House,+91 99 3297-7184, A basic mid-range hotel with cottages around a lake.
Samudra Bilas, mandarmoni Sea beach 033-40078155. A village resort consisting of 14 rooms, rest are twin sharing, the resort have 32 bighas of land including ponds, children park, boating, restaurant.
Hotel Sea Bird, Super Deluxe Cottage Sea Facing car parking Drivers Stay Free, Childrens Park Multi Cusine Restaurant, laundary service .On call Doctor.
Shorelene, Mandarmani +91 9239572058. checkin: 12Noon; checkout: 11.30AM. Sea Facing, Sea View Rooms, Children’s Play ground, Breakfast Complimentary.
Resort Dream Hut, Mandarmoni sea beach, 9831417919. A seaside Resort with modern amenities, children’s play ground, swimming pool, Multicusine restaurant, A/C / Non A/C Rooms with attach bath with T.V & intercom.
Masara Beach Resort, Mandarmani 09903814999, Built on a natural sand dune with an old English colonial look with similar coloured cottages, brick paths through flower gardens and waterbody.
Eco Villa, Mandermani, 9933856580, Newly opened boutique hotel, rooms are all sea facing with antique cottage villa, all food starting from Indian, chinese, bengali etc

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How to reach Mandarmani , West Bengal , India

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The adjacent train station is at Contai and the adjacent airport is at Kolkata connected by flights in India. It may be noted that at the instant there is no suitable road for the last 6km into Mandarmani, which compels to drive all along the beach, somewhat that the locals encourage, but has a seriously unfavorable affect on the neighborhood ecology, not to reveal the atmosphere of the beaches. But whilst driving on the beaches one needs to pursue the driving track or risk getting trapped in loose mud.
It's best to cover the whole stretch from Chawalkhola to Mandarmani before dark. The total trip from Kolkata is around 3.5 hours. Distances of Mandarmani from major locations : Esplanade - 63km - Kolaghat - 3km - Mecheda - 80km - Contai - 12.3km - Chawalkhola - 4km - Kalindi - 4km - Dadanpatrabar - 6km -Mandarmani - total 166km.

From Kolkata, bues are available from Esplanade or from Howrah heading towards Chawalkhola, or towards Digha. From Chawlkhola there are cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws which you take to Dadanpatrabar. From Dadanpatrabar, cycle-rickshaws are avilable, but it is most excellent to take the transport from Chawalkhola till Mandarmani because transport accessibility from Dadanpatrabar is extremely uncertain.A number of deluxe coaches also run daily, White liners services from Kolkata is the best option.

Air Conditioned luxury / Volvo buses / Royal Cruiser / services from Kolkata to Digha from which one can get down at Chawalkhola.One would most possibly be walking between the resort and the beach, nevertheless if one needs to take a trip to longer distances, stay away from the excitement to drive on the beach more than essential.

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Chinaman’s fall / Dhobi / Lingamala Waterfalls , Mahabaleshwar

Chinaman’s fall There are quite a few waterfalls located at a very small expanse from Mahabaleshwar. Positioned 2.5 km away from Mahabaleshwar, is the Chinaman’s Waterfall. Name has been derived from some Chinese offenders who were engaged there for cultivation and farming, it is a marvelous spectacle to observe the waterfalls, falling from an enormous height. Located at the peak of Venna Valley, it can be arrived at on the route to Carviali Road. It is at its unsurpassed for the duration of the monsoon season.

Dhobi Waterfalls is positioned about 3 km away from Mahabaleshwar town on the way connecting Petit Road and old Mahabaleshwar. The water tumbles down in the valley and come together into Koyna River in Mahabaleshwar.
Lingamala Waterfalls is a gorgeous waterfall positioned at the crest of Venna Valley, 6 km from Mahabaleshwar. Cascade from a height of 600 ft from the overhang, it is also at its best for the period of the monsoon season.
Panchaganga Temple Furthermore known as Krishna bai it has five streams Krishna, Venna, Koyna, Savitri and Gayatri. The 13th century King Singhan made a little tank at the source of Krishna. The self formed linga in the temple reminds one of a portion of volcanic lava.

Mahabaleshwar Temple Devoted to Lord Shiva, the temple is enclosed with a 5 feet lofty stone wall. The temple is engraved into two portions, the internal room known as the chamber of God and the external room called as the Central hall. One of the landmarks of Mahabaleshwar, the temple Shivalingam is finished of black stone.
Connaught Peak Mahabaleshwar Situated about 7 km from the chief market, Connaught peak is the peak in Maha baleshwar. Previously known as Olympia it is positioned at an elevation of 1400 mt. Named after the Duke of Connaught, it proffers its guests a spectacular observation of Vena Lake and Krishna Valley. One can as well observe the Kamalgadh, Rajgadh and Torana in the North, Panchgani and Pasarani Ghat in the east, Ajinkyatara in the south, Pratapgad in the west and Elphinston Point along with Old Maha baleshwar at North West. The sunset and sunrise at this point is invigorating.

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Sightseeing Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtrra India

Mahabaleshwar has more or less 30 designated sightseeing points.
Wilson Point or the Sunrise Point is a gigantic plateau and there are three masonry round platform. The second platform, which is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar is nearly 1 km away from the market region of Mahabaleshwar. Situated at 4735 ft above sea level, it proffers a gorgeous vision of the sunrise. Three surveillance towers provide marvelous views of the valleys around. From at this point one can as well observe the Kshetra Mahabaleshwar, Kate’s Point, Connaught Pick Point, Arthur's Point and Elphinstone Point.

Arthur’s Point is a captivating picnic spot is 12 kms away from chief market. Here one can take pleasure in incredible views of the unfathomable forested valley. Named after English man Arthur Mallet who was the first person to arrive here and erect a house for him. This is the solitary place that reveals the geographical difference between the Konkan and the Deccan territories of Mahabaleshwar. One can observe the densely forested Jaoli valley from this point. Underneath this point is Window Point, which is extremely hazardous and risky to draw near. On the approach to Arthur Point, one can see stunning Marjorie, Elphinston and Savitri Points, Castle Rock and a diminutive stream known as Tiger Spring.

Elphistone Point is exceedingly in close proximity to Arthur’s Point. The name of the peak is derived from the Governor of Bombay, Sir Elphinston, and was initially revealed by Dr. Murray in 1830. A well-liked mark with tourists, one can take pleasure in the attractiveness of the Koyna valley on the left and the River Savitri on the right. It is as well the paramount place for observation of the Pratapgarh and Konkan areas.

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Pratapgad Fort / Venna Lake / Morarji Castle , Mahabaleshwar , Maharashtra

Pratapgad Fort is at a remoteness of about 24 km. from Maha baleshwar. Erected in 1656, by the by the famous Brahmans minister Tirmal Pingale, the then commander of Shivaji Maharaj intended to control the disloyal satraps of the neighboring Javali Basin. Standing 1,080 mts above mean sea level, the fort is constructed on a spur which fail to notice the road flanked by the villages of Par and Kinesvar. From at this point one can get an awesome view down the forested hill surface. Consist of a double wall through corner bastions, a road shows the way to the foot of the hill, then 500 steps run up to the peak. It was here that Chatrapati Shivaji exterminated Afjal Khan, commander of Bijapur and kept hold of the fort. One can see extravagant view of Konkan section from Pratapgad. One can as well trip Bhavani Temple and Afzal Khan Tomb which are in close proximity to the fort. According to myth, Shivaji was sanctified with a unsullied sword at the Bhavani temple. Contained by the Bhavani temple has twin lantern towers. Their exteriors are enclosed with frequently placed outcrop akin to enormous coat hooks.

Venna Lake It is the chief tourism in Mahabaleshwar, positioned a walking aloofness from Mahabaleshwar town. Made by Raja Pratap Singh of Satara in the year1842, the lake is stretched over 28 acres. Guests can take pleasure in a habitual boat ride or a horse ride to look at the exquisiteness of Mahabaleshwar. Colorful paddle boats and row boats are accessible from the lakeside. The lake is enclosed with a lot of foods and game stalls as well.

Morarji Castle Furthermore worth a glance, this is an elderly constitution in Mahabaleshwar. Mahatma Gandhi on one occasion lived here in 1945.

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Hotels / Resorts in Mahabaleshwar , Maharashtra

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MTDC Holiday Resort Mahabaleshwar,Satara , Maharashtra - 412806 , India , Tariff: 900 - 1000 INR

Pratap Heritage, Mahabaleshwar, Satara , Maharashtra - 412806 , India
Tariff: 1600 - 2700 INR

For tourist information / package tours / booking / reservation / travel agents / about Mahabaleshwar Maharashtra India Call at MTDC - Toll Free No.Between 7.00 a.m to 11.00 p.m.-1800 - 233 - 5050

Main Reservation Division , C.D.O. Hutments, Opp. L.I.C. Building, Madame Cama Road, Mumbai-400 020. Ph: +91 22 2284 5678 (5 Lines) Fax: +91 22 2285 2182.

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How to reach Mahabaleshwar , Maharashtra , India

By air: The adjoining airport is at Pune about 120 km from Mahabaleshwar connected with flights in India. Pune airport has tourist services for those keen to visit Mahabaleshwar.

by train / Rail: The adjacent railway station is at Wathar, 62 kms from Mahabaleshwar. But the suitable railway station is Pune.

by Road / local transport : From Bombay via Pune, Mahabaleshwar is 290 km and via Mahad it is 247 km. The State Transport buses ply from Bombay and Pune to Mahabaleshwar. MTDC having operations of daily bus services except for the period of the monsoon, between Bombay-Mahabaleshwar-Bombay.

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Things to see / do in Mahabaleshwar , Maharashtra , India

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Mount Malcolm It was erected during the year 1829. Named after John Malcom, this was one of the eminent buildings of that era. It is believed that, the general of the British troops was very much fascinated by the scenic gorgeousness of Mahabaleshwar. It is an excellent instance of colonial architecture.

Holy Cross Church Even though not very finely preserved, the stained glass windows of this old Roman Catholic Church in India still keep hold of their magnificence.

Mahabaleshwar Club Constructed in 1881, the Mahabaleshwar Club located as one of the last existing bastion of Mahabaleshwar’s legacy and history. Assembled with red stone, the club is admired for its well preserved garden and beautiful jogging track edged with gorgeous rose bushes. Extended in excess of 66 acres, the club has 28 residential rooms as well. The club offers its guests a serene ambiance and lots of entertaining amenities together with a mini gulf course, badminton, billiards, chess, table tennis, carom and many others. With the exception of the golf-course, the rest of the extra facilities are only open to members. It furthermore offers a comprehensible view of Venna Lake underneath. And each year, Christmas is luxuriously celebrated by the members of the club.
Contact / address / phone number of The Club Mahabaleshwar, Mahabaleshwar 412806,Dist Satara, Maharashtra Phone : 95 2168 260221, 95 2168 260222, Email: contact@clubmahabaleshwar.net

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How to reach Vodarevu Beach , Andhra Pradesh , India

By Air: Nearest airport is Hyderabad connected with regular flights in India.

By Rail / train: Chirala and Guntur (35-km) are the nearest railway stations.

By Road / local transport:There are buses from Vijaywada, Guntur, Chirala etc. Taxis are also available.

For Booking and other Information :
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, Tourism House,Himayatnagar, Hyderabad - 500 063. Andhra Pradesh, India Phone: +91-40-23262151, +91-40-23262152, +91-40-23262153, +91-40-23262154, +91-40-23262457, Fax: +91-40-23261801

Budget Hotels in Vodarevu Beach , Andhra Pradesh


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Sip and Dip Cottages , General Category
Facilities: Some of the amenities available in the Sip and Dip Cottages, situated on the Vodarevu Beach Road, are ideal accommodation along with standard fare dining and recreational amenities to enthrall the tourists.

Tourist attractions of Red Fort , New Delhi, India

Hammams: the Royal Baths Near to the Diwan-i-Khas is the Hammams, the Royal Baths among three apartments with surmounting of domes, it is here the royalty took hot saunas and aromatic baths. The apartments on each side had hot and cold baths and are alienated by corridors by means of canals to transmit water to each room. The room at the central point has three fountain basins which used to emit rose water and it is presumed that four tonnes of wood were necessary to heat up the water. The floors of these apartments are assembled with marble and were laid with floral patterns of multicolored stones. The baths are stopped up to the public.

 Moti Masjid / the Pearl Mosque Adjacent to the Hammam is the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), erected in 1662 by Aurangzeb, son of Shahjahan for his private use. The prayer hall of the mosque positioned on a elevated platform and is inlaid with outlines in black marble of the Musallas the mats used for prayers. The tiny mosque is entirely enclosed, made of polished marble by way of some superb decoration and having three domes. One unusual object is that the interior and exterior walls are not allied with both, although the exterior walls are in symmetry with the remaining portion of the fort, the inner walls are placed in such a way for the mosque to be appropriately facing Mecca.

Shahi Burj the Royal Pavilion is the three storied tower, octagonal in shape located on the northeastern periphery of the fort was the private working place of the emperor. It was on or after the pavilion next to the tower that the stream starts on flowing south all along the royal terrace to the royal baths along with the palaces. The tower is blocked for public entry. The Yamuna River used to lap the walls of the tower but at the moment has moved back to some remoteness.

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Khas Mahal / Diwan-i-Khas in Red Fort / Lal Qila

On the northern side of Rang Mahal, is the Khas Mahal, the elite three stayed castle of the head. The southern chamber is the Tosh Khana (robe room), has a wonderful marble filigree screen on its north divider, cut with the balances of equity. Seeing the screen from the north you'll see suns encompassing the scales, yet from the south these look more like moons.
In the middle is the Khwabgah (Palace of dreams) with an octagonal tower anticipating over the east divider of the Khas Mahal where the sovereign used to seem day by day before throngs accumulated on the riverbanks beneath. In 1911, when Delhi was announced capital, King George V and Queen Mary sat in the gallery here as the Durbar commended their crowning ritual. The north chamber is the Tasbih Khana where the ruler used to love secretly.

Diwan-i-Am / Rang / Sheesh Mahal - Red Fort Delhi

Diwan-i-Am From Naubhat Khana, a trail goes through east through broad lawns to the Diwan-i-Am the Public Audience hall. In this graceful hall, the Emperor used to sit daily on a royal marble throne with ornamental marble panels at the rear, which sparkled with inlaid expensive stones to listen to complaints or arguments from his subjects and to cope with administrative matters. A number of of these panels, detached by British soldiers at some point in the Indian Mutiny of 1857, were revealed in London and restoration was performed 50 years later by Lord Curzon. The floral patterns that still exist, reflect the towering degree of skill of the Mughal artisans. Beyond Diwan-i-Am, access was allowed just to the royalty.
There is a large formal garden and a row of five small palaces along the east wall of the fort, behind the Diwan-i-Am. The palaces were beautifully decorated with silver ceilings ornamented with golden flowers and crowned with gilded turrets, delicately painted and decorated with intricate pieces of mirrors. Between the garden and the palaces there was a stream flowing Nahr-i-Bihisht / Stream of Paradise , with a network of lotus shaped marble fountains. The palace on the extreme south is the Mumtaz Mahal / Palace of Jewels, now the Red Fort Museum of Archaeology, (Open daily except Fri 9am-5pm) with six apartments displaying relics from the Mughal Period including numerous paintings, weapons, textiles, carpets, ornate chess sets, hookahs and metal work.

Rang Mahal and Sheesh Mahal On the brink of the Mumtaz Mahal is the Rang Mahal , the Palace of Colors previously ornately painted, where the emperors chief wife used to reside and where the emperor ate the majority of his meals. The stream ran all the way through the palace and finished in the central pool having shape of lotus in the marble floor formerly with an ivory fountain in the center. Hundreds of tiny mirrors were placed into the ceilings of apartments on either side acknowledged as the Sheesh Mahal the Palace of Mirrors.

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Things to see / do in Red Fort , Delhi

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The Shopping Arcade of Red Fort The pathway leads to the domed shopping arcade identified as Chatta Chowk, lined with shops in the beginning where the royal family unit used to shop for silks, brocades, velvets, gold and silver ware jewelry of India, gems etc. The arcade was in addition known as Meena bazar which presented fashionable shopping, just for ladies of the court on Thursdays. Nowadays the shops provide to tourists with souvenirs, antiques etc and the upper levels are the quarter of Indian Army families.
Naubat Khana and Hathi Pol At the ending of the Chatta Chowk is the Naubat Khana the Drum house where the musicians used to play ceremonial music to adore the emperor and extraordinary tunes were played to proclaim the influx of the royalty and significant dignitaries. The drum house has four floors and it moreover used to serve as a gate house Hathi Pol where the visiting dignitaries had to put down their horses and elephants. The red sandstone walls are wonderfully decorated by means of floral designs formerly painted in gold with an internal courtyard enclosed by galleries. Although the galleries were removed as the fort had to undergo a number of alterations when it became the British Army Headquarters.

Just above the Naubat Khana is the Indian War Memorial Museum which has a compilation of amours, guns, swords and further items associated to war. There is the Swatantra Sangrama Sangrahalaya, the Museum of the Independence movement of India which displays letters, photos, newspaper cuttings positioned in the midst of the army buildings previous to Naubat Khana.

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The Sound and Light Show - Red Fort , Delhi

whom to Contact for / Timing / ticket / charges / duration / languages of The Sound and Light Show , Red Fort Each evening a sound and light show reveal history of the Red fort. The shows are conducted in English and Hindi, and tickets are available from the Fort.The show is highly recommended.

Show Timings in Hindi September to October 7.00 - 8.00 PM , November to January 6.00 - 7.00 PM , February to April 7.00 - 8.00 PM , May to August 7.30 - 8.30 PM

Show Timings in English September to October 8.30 - 9.30 PM , November to January 7.30 - 8.30 PM , February to April 8.30 - 9.30 PM , May to August 9.00 - 10.00 PM , Ticket: Rs. 50/- (Children Rs 20) , Show: Every day

contact : India Tourism: 011 - 23281802, 23274580 the tickets can be directly at one of these forts (Old Fort as well as Red Fort)

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How to reach Red Fort , New Delhi , India

By Air : Delhi is connected by domestic / international flights in India with all parts of the world

By Rail / train : Delhi is the nucleus of the network of Indian Railways network with trains linking to all parts of the country. The two chief railway stations are New Delhi and Old Delhi.

By Bus / road / local transport : Buses from all the most important places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are obtainable to reach Delhi. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates unique services from railway stations to different parts of the city.
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Delhi proffers a wide assortment of accommodation opportunities to its visitors. There are luxuries at disposal over and above budget lodging at unbelievable low prices. All one needs to do is to be well learned earlier than incoming into any sort of hotel deal or accommodation transaction for settle purpose.

For further Tourist Information contact: Government of India Tourist Office , 88 Janpath Phone 011-23320008
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation / DTTDC , Bombay Life Bldg, N-Block Middle Circle, Connaught Place , Ph: 011-23730416/ 23315322

Other attractions near the Red Fort are Lotus Temple / Qutub Minar / India gate

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Individual Structures of Jantar Mantar , Delhi

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There are four distinct instruments in the observatory of Jantar Mantar Delhi the Samrat Yantra, the Ram Yantra , Jayaprakash, and Mishra yantras.

Jai Singh adored about two things, the arts and the sciences, predominantly astronomy. On one occasion, in the court of Muhammad Shah, he discovered that the Hindu and Muslim astrologers entangled in an excited argument over definite planetary position. It was crucial that the positions be acknowledged precisely to establish an auspicious hour for the emperor to set out on a mission. Jai Singh offered to correct the then available astronomical tables, a suggestion that was voluntarily accepted by the Mughal emperor.

This resulted in an on site Jantar Mantar in Delhi, an astronomical observatory where the arrangements of sun, moon and planets could be located. The idea of Jai Singh was to generate a renaissance in realistic astronomy in the midst of the Indian masses and enthusiastic astronomers. Nevertheless, the superior ideals of the Jantar Mantar remained discontented as the country at that instance was in confusion and the full prospective of this observatory was by no means realized. 

Monument of India This exclusive observatory was completed in 1724 and was in operation barely for seven years. Astronomical observations were on a regular basis made at this point and the said observations were in use to draw up a fresh set of tables, afterward compiled as Zij Muhammad Shahi devoted to the reigning emperor. Jai Singh gave the name of this observatory as Jantar Mantar which in reality is Yantra Mantra, the meaning of yantra is the instrument and that of mantra is formula. It is subjugated by an enormous sundial known as Samrat Yantra, predestined to determine the day time correct to in half a second and the decline of the sun and added heavenly bodies. Jai Singh himself planned this yantra.

Other yantras were as well meant for the study of heavenly bodies, maneuverings their course and to predict eclipses. The two pillars on the south west of Mishra Yantra are meant to establish the shortest and longest days of the year. Fascinatingly, in December one pillar entirely covers the other with its shadow whereas in June it does not transmit any such shadow at all.

Stimulated on by the end of the first Jantar Mantar and with an outlook to verify astronomical annotations made at Delhi, Jai Singh built analogous, if slighter observatories, at other significant cities of India Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain, and Mathura. The conditions of these observatories are awful; the one in Mathura was destroyed, whilst those in Ujjain and Varanasi are in state of crumble. Except the observatory at Jaipur is the most excellent conserved of all for the reason that in 1901 Raja Ram Singh, the then sovereign of Jaipur, renovated it with the assistance of a British engineer. All the masonry instruments were lined with marble so that the graduations on them are not damaged.

The Jantar Mantars may have plunged into abandonment but they linger an essential part of scientific heritage of India. The Jantar Mantar in Delhi is often anticipated in travel books, brochures, on postage stamps and was the logo of the 1982 Asian Games. The Jantar Mantar demonstrates that the force of scientific enquiry was not quiet in India and would have given way to well-off results if barely a chance had been given to it to fructify. The Jantar Mantar situated on the Parliament Street, Delhi remains one of the most fascinating structures of the capital, one that go off in a explode of questions in the mind of the curious tourist.

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Things to see / do in and around Jantar Mantar , Delhi

Things to see / do in and around Jantar Mantar , Delhi : Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Red Fort
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Delhi proffers a wide assortment of accommodation opportunities to its visitors. There are luxuries at disposal over and above budget lodging at unbelievable low prices. All one needs to do is to be well learned earlier than incoming into any sort of hotel deal or accommodation transaction for settle purpose.

For further Tourist Information / travel packages / tourism / package tours / tour operators in Delhi contact:
Government of India Tourist Office , 88 Janpath , Ph: 011-23320008
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation / DTTDC, Bombay Life Bldg, N-Block Middle Circle, Connaught Place , Phone 011-23730416/ 23315322

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How to reach Jantar Mantar, Delhi

By flights / Air : Delhi is connected by domestic and international flights in India by all major cities of India and the world

By Rail / train : Delhi is the nucleus of the network of Indian Railways network with trains linking to all parts of the country. The two chief railway stations are New Delhi and Old Delhi.

By Bus / local transport : Buses from all the most important places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are obtainable to reach Delhi. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates unique services from railway stations to different parts of the city.

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Things to do / see in Khajuraho Temple , Bundelkhand , Madhya Pradesh , India

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Hemawati, the charming young daughter of a Brahmin priest, was seduced by the moon god whilst taking bath in a forest pool. The kid born of this unification was Chandravarman, creator of the Chandela dynasty. Brought up in the woods by his mother who wanted protection from a overcritical society, Chandravarma, when became recognized as a sovereign, had a vision visitation from his mother. It is supposed that she pleaded him to erect temples that would expose human passions. Chandravarman began the creation of the first few temples and succeeding rulers further added to the complex. It is in addition possible that the Chandelas were group of the Tantric cult, which considers that fulfillment of earthly desires is a footstep towards accomplishment of the endless emancipation of nirvana.

Architecturally as well, they are distinctive, being very dissimilar from the temple model of their period. Each one stands on a elevated masonry platform with a distinct up direction in the structure, additionally improved by vertical projections to produce the outcome of elegance and flimsiness. Each of the main compartments is accumulated by its own roof, clustered so that the maximum is in the center, the lowest above the portico, a exceedingly inventive recreation of the mounting peaks of the Himalayas, dwelling of the Gods. Khajuraho temples are the pattern of Indo Aryan architecture. The sculptors have revealed a lot of aspects of Indian life 1000 years ago gods and goddesses, fighters and musicians, genuine and mythological animals. Nevertheless two elements come into sight again and again and in bigger detail than whatever thing else women and sex. Stone figures of apsaras or extraterrestrial maidens, their innumerable moods and facades emerge on each temple, flanked by the mithuna, erotic figures, which run all the way through a entire Kamasutra of positions and potentials.

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Things to see / do in Charminar ,Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India

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The existence of four minarets in the four corners which rise upwards nearly 22 meters from the roof of the square configuration. Every minaret stands on a lotus leaf base that is a repeated motif in Qutub Shahi buildings and has four floors, apiece looking like a capably carved ring in the region of the minaret. In amid the floors of every minaret, there are spiral staircases of 149 steps which go up to triple tiers of balconies from where one can have stunning views of the aged city. From the ground to the summit, the minarets cover a span of 56 meters and on crown they get thinner to a bulbous dome coroneted by a brass spire. The dome is ornamented with petal like pattern.

The upper points of the Charminar were in use as a madrasa and mosque, from where imperial proclamations were read out to the gather ed public. The striking mosque is positioned on the western section of the top floor which face the divine city of Mecca. The back wall of the mosque is marked by blank niches with frame of petal led decoration. There are 45 open air prayer places with no roof, to have room for more people in Friday prayers. On the east of this space is a roomy verandah with huge open arches in the middle, edged by smaller ones on both sides. There is a water tank in the center. The first floor has gorgeous balconies from where one has an incredible sight of the historic city.

Charminar has become an indivisible part of the history of Hyderabad. There is a idea that Charminar was erected to mark the conclusion of an epidemic of plague in the city. The fine-looking structure looks extravagant particularly in the nights when it is lightened up. The arch is lighted every evening from 7pm to 9pm. Open Weekdays: 0900-1700; Saturdays: 0900-1700.The busy bazaars near Charminar trade pearls, bangles, dresses and typical Hyderabadi delicacies. In close proximity there are numerous structures that are historically and architecturally noteworthy.

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