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The Best Destinations of India

The Best Destinations of India

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Top/Best Tourist Destinations Are:-

1. Agra (U.P)

204 km south Delhi, deservedly included on the popular tourist Golden Triangle Delhi-Jaipur-Agra. Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is world's most extravagant monument ever built in 1565 with fascinating buildings, a small museum, Jehangir's palace, Khas Mahal, Ram Bagh, Dayal Bagh, Akbar's mausoleum etc.

2. Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

Founded by Ahmed Shah I in 1411, it has many monuments of Hindu-Islamic architectural style. Mosques include Jama Masjid, Ahmed Shah Masjid, Rani Sipri's mosque and Sidi Bashir's mosque with shaking minarets, etc. There are museums like Museum of Textiles, the Vechaar Utensils Museum, the Kite museum, N.C.Mehta Museum of miniature paintings, Shreyas Fok Museum, etc. Other places of interest: Dada Hari Wav (Step wells), Victoria Gardens, Kandaria Lake, tomb of Darya Khan and the Sabarmati Ashram (7 km from the town). Porbandar, a little seaside resort, is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi.

3. Aizawl (Mizoram)

The capital, at 1130m is set in thick forests, rich in flora and fauna. The ridge of Aizawl town is surrounded by a deep green valley of the river Tuirial and the valley of the river Tlawng. Attraction: the Museum at Macdonald's hill, Zoo, Bethlehem Vengthlang, Durtlang Hills, Bung picnic spot, etc.

4. Ajmer-Pushkar (Rajasthan):

Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for both Muslims and Hindus. Here lie Dargah Sharif, the tomb Sufi saint, Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, with a mosque inside. Every year the Urs of the saint is attended by pilgrims from all over the world. Pushkar, 11 km from Ajmer is sacred to Hindus and there are about 400 temples and a lake with 52 ghats. It is also famous for the camel fair every year.

5. Allahabad (U.P.)

Allahabad, founded by Akbar (1575), known in Aryan times as Prayag. Every 12 years the Kumbh Mela draws millions for a holy dip at the Sangam, the meeting point of Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati. The fort, Ananda Bhavan, theHanuman Temple, All Saints Cathedral, Khusru Bagh, Patalpuri Temple, Minto park, etc are chief attractions. Airport: Varanasi.

6. Almora (Uttaranchal)

Almora, the picturesque hill station at 1650 meters. Attractions: Kasar Devi Temple, Mohan Joshi Park, Deer park, Lalal Bazar, Bright End Cornor, the Museum, Kalimath, Simtola, Kausani. The nearby lakes, temples, folk music, and the local dances enthrall visitors. Airport: Pantnagar. Railhead: Kathgodam.

7. Amritsar (Punjab)

Amritsar is the seat of Sikh religion and culture. The beautiful Golden Temple built in 1803 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is a two-storey marble structure standing in the middle of the sacred pool reached by a cause way. The Sikh museum, the Baba AtalTower, the tall Ramagarhia Minars Rambagh and the Jalianwallah Bagh memorial are other attractions. Airport: Sansi.

8. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Archipelago, also known as 'Emerald Isles', consisting of 300 richly forested tropical islands (250 of them uninhabited) in the Bay of Bengal. Most of them are surrounded by coral reefs and have white sandy beaches. Chief attractions: Cellular jail, Samudrika marine museum, Fisheries museum, the Anthropological museum, the Forest museum, the mini zoo and the water sports complex. Other places of interest: Mount Harriet, Ross Island.

9. Bangalore (Karnataka)

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka (the Silicon State), is famed for its picnic weather, silk, handicrafts, ivory and sandalwood shopping. Lal Bagh, the 240-acre botanical gardens offers lawns, old trees, rare plants, lotus pools, the beautiful Glass House, etc. The Vidhan Soudha, the Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Tipu's Palace, the Government Museum, the Art Gallery, the Nandi Temple with the 4.6 meter tall statue of the Nandi, etc are worth visiting. Ulsoor Lake is ideal for boating.

10. Bharatpur (Rajasthan)

Famous for the Keoladeo National Park, a unique bird sanctuary with more than 354 species of birds, a UNESCO World heritage Site. Other attractions are the Lohagarh or iron fort, the palace, Purana Mahal, Deeg fort and the museum. Nearest airport:Delhi.

11. Bhimbetka (M.P)

Bhimbetka has the second oldest cave paintings known to man and S. Asia's richest collection of prehistoric paintings. Bhojpur, 28 km from Bhopal is known for its magnificent Shiva Temple and Cyclopean dam. Airport: Bhopal.

12. Bhopal (M.P.)

The State capital, rich in monuments and palaces. Taj-ul-Masjid, a huge pink mosque with two massive white domed minarets and three white domes, the Museum of Man (Tribal Habitat museum), Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Shaukat mahal, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the Birla Museum, Gohar Mahal, an Vihar (safari park), Upper and lower lakes are worth seeing. Pachmarhi (210 km from Bhopal) is a major hill station.

13. Bhubaneswar (Orissa)

Bhubaneswar, known as temple town abounds with hundreds of exquisite temples spread around a central lake, Bindu Sarovar. The Lingaraj Mandir (12th century) has 50 more temples in the compound and a 40 meter high temple tower. There is an annual chariot festival in April. Other attractions: State Museum, planetarium, botanical gardens. Udayagiri and Khandagiri hills are 6 km south of Bhubaneswar.

14. Bijapur (Karnataka)

Bijapur, a pleasant garden town, has a lot of 15th to 17th century mosques, mausoleums, palaces and forts. The world famous mausoleum, the Golgumbaz, built in 1659 encloses a majestic hall buttressed by seven-storey towers. The magnificent dome, 44 meter in diameter, reputed to be the world's second largest, caps the tomb of Mohammad Adil Shah and boasts the most sensitive echo chamber. The Ibrahim Roza mausoleum, Juma Masjid, Ashar Mahal and Gagan Mahal, are places of interest. Airport: Belgaum (205 km.)

15. Chamba (H.P)

Famous for shikari temples, Chamba rumal (miniature paintings), and the fountain slabs. The Lakshmi Narayan temple complex, Brajeshwari Devi Temple, ChamundaDevi Temple, Rang Mahal, Bhuri Singh Museum, Saloni and Bhandal valleys, Bharmaur, Khajjiar meadow (34 km) are other attractions. Airport: Kangra, Railway stations: Chakkibank and Pathankot.

16. Chandigarh (Union Territory)

Capital of Punjab & Haryana, the first modern planned city of independent India, designed by Le Corbusier. It is famous for the Rock garden built by using only waste materials (Designer - nek Chand). Sukhna lake, Rose garden, the Zoo, Shanti Kunj, museums and Art Gallery are other attractions. Yadavindra Gardens at Pinjore (estd. in 17th c.), 15 km away, includes Shish Mahal, Rang Mahal and Jal Mahal.

17. Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

The capital of Tamil Nadu, is a major commercial center in south India. The Marinabeach here is the second largest beach in the world extending nearly 11 kms in a single stretch. St. George Fort, San Thome Basilica, the St. Mary's Church, St. George's Church, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Sree parthasarathy Temple, Museum and Art Gallery, Kalakshethra, etc are attractions here. The Anna Zoological park, Valluvar Kottam and Guindy National Park attract tourists. Chidambaram is an important pilgrim center 245 km from Chennai with a Nataraja temple complex.

18. Chilka (Orissa)

Chilka, India's biggest island lake in the heart of coastal Orissa spreads over 1100 sq. km. Encircled by hills. Attractions within the lake are Birds' Island, Nalabana, Kalijai, Satapada, Brahmapura, Parikud and Malud. Airport: Bhubaneswar.

19. Chittorgarh (Chittor) (Rajasthan)

Chittorgarh was the capital of Mewar and is known for its massive forts atop a hill. Other places of interest are the Rana Kumbha's palace, Fateh Praksh Palace, Kumbha shyam temple, the victory tower, Kirti Stambh, Klalika Mata Temple, govt. museum, Mohar Magri, Gaumukh reservoir, Nagri, Sanwariaji Temple, Sitama sanctuary, Menal and Bassi wildlife sanctuary. Airport: Udaipur (112 km.)

20. Corbett National Park (Uttaranchal)

In the foothills of Himalayas (520 sq. km.), established in 1936, it is home to many rare birds, reptiles an animals including tiger. Different species of trees, shrubs, bamboo, and grass make up the vegetation of the Park. The nearest railhead: Ramnagar. Airport: Pantnagar.

21. Dalhousie (H.P)

A hill station at 2039 meters spreading into five hills. attractions here include the Gandhi Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Kalapote wildlife sanctuary, Panjpulla, Moti Tibba, Karelnu, St. John's Church and Khajjiar (22 km). Nearest airport: Kangra, 180 km. Nearest railheads: Chakkibank and Pathancot.

22. Daman (Union Territory)

Daman, on the western coast of India is the little bit of Portugal cradled by the Kolak and Kali rivers. The attractions are the forts of Moti Daman and Nani Daman, Devka beach, Jampore beach, Nani Daman beach, Church of Born Jesus, Kachigam park and the lighthouse. Nearest airport: Mubai and nearest railhead: Vapi (11 km.)

23. Darjeeling (West Bengal)

Darjeeling at 2134m where one can see Buddhist monasteries, visit tea plantations and factories and go trekking. Kanchenjanga (8598 meters), can be seen fromDarjeeling. Main attractions are the Darjeeling-Ranjeet Valley passenger ropeway, Senchal lake near Tiger hill, observatory hill, Natural history museum, the Himalayan Zoological park, Burdwan palace, Dhirdham Temple, Lloyds Botanical Gardens, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Everest Museum and Bhutia Busty monstery. There are around 400 varieties of butterflies. Kalimpong and Karseoanj are two other major hiss stations. Airport Bagdogra, (90 km): Nearest Railhead: New Jaipalguri (88 km.) Mirik: (50 km from Darjeeling) is a hill station, with an artificial lake.

24. Delhi

The capital of India consists of Old Delhi and New Delhi. The Red Fort, the red sandstone walls of Lal Quila extend for 2 km. The Juma Masjid, the largest mosque in India, the Jantar Mantar, Maharaja jai Singh II's observatory built in 1725, the Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir), and the Bahai Temple shaped like a lotus flower are magnificent sights. Important samdhis include Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi) and Shanthivan (Jawaharlal Nehru). At the eastern end of Rajpath lies the India Gate; at the western end is the Rashtrapathi Bhavan flanked by the two large Secretariat buildings. To the west of the building is the Mughal Gardens, which occupies 130 hectares. Sansad Bhvan, the Indian Parliament building, is a circular colonnaded structure 171 meters in diameter. The Qutab Minar, 15 km south ofDelhi, is nearly 73 meter high. Other sights are the National Museum, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Teen Murti Bhavan, the Rail Transport Museum, the Tibet House, the International Dolls Museum, the Crafts Museum and Air Force Museum.

25. Dharamsala (H.P)

The seat of Tibet's goverment-in-exile is an ideal location for meditation, walks, trekking and rock climbing. The Tsunglagkhag Temple, McLeod Ganj, St. John's Church, the Kangra museum of art, School of Tibetan Studies, Bhagsunath waterfall, Tatwani Hot Springs, etc are among chief attractions. Airport: Kangra (12 km.). Rail and road departure point:Pathancot (90 km).

26. Diu (Union Territory)

Diu is almost a private island measuring just 39 sq. km. The 21 km coastline has many beaches like Nagoa, Gomptimate, Jallandhar, Chakratirth and the stunning sunset point. Important places are Diu fort and museum, Chakratirath Temple,Gangeshwar Temple, St. Paul's Church, St. Francis of Assissi Bird Sancturary and Zampa waterfall. It has an airport. Railhead: Delwada (8 km).

27. Ellora & Ajanta (Maharashtra)

While the Ajanta caves are noted for their magnificent paintings, Ellora caves are famous as masterpieces of sculpture. The caves are hand carved prayer halls belonging to different his torical periods. The Kailasa Temple, cut out of solid rock is stunning.

28. Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.)

40 km from Agra, contains, Emperor Akbar's magnificent palace complex. Buland Darwaza, the main entrance to the Daragh mosque is 54 meter high and is said to be the tallest in the world. The tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal, thePalace of Jodh Bai, Hawa Mahal and Birbal Bhavan are important buildings.

29. Gangtok (Sikkim)

Sikkim, the land of abundance, beauty and adventure, is a picturesque place with soaring mountains, plunging rivers and lush tropical forests an ideal place for mountaineering, trekking, walking, and water rafting. Attractions includeKhecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga National Park, Tendong Hills, Tsomgo lake, Yumthang valley and monasteries. Airport:Bagdogra (124 km) Railheads: Siliguri (114 km) Jalpaiguri (125 km).

30. Gaya and Bodh Gaya (Bihar)

Gaya is a very sacred pilgrim center for Hindus. The temple of Vishnupad on the bank of the river Falgu, Brahmajuni Hill, the museum, Barbar caves, the temple ofSurya, are the attractions here. Bodh Gaya, where lord Buddha attained enlightenment, is the most important Budhist pilgrimage site in the world. The Bodhi tree, the Mahabodhi Temple, the 25 meter high Great Buddha statue, the museum, Lotus tank, Vajrasana, ancient railings and Ratnagar, offer much to tourists.

31. Goa

Goa keeps a distinct style and culture and the palm fringed beaches are its main attraction. There are also churches, paddy fields, temples, coconut palm groves, gardens and crumbling forts guarding rocky capes and estuaries. Other attractions: the Secretarial building, the Mahalakshmi Temple, Se CAthedral, Church of St. Francis of Assissi, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St. Augustine, Church of St. Monica, Goa state museum, Bondla Wildlife sanctuary, Dudhasagar falls, Aravelam waterfalls, Terekhol fort, kerkar art complex and Ponda Hindu temples.

32. Guwahati (Assam)

The gateway to the North-Eastern region of India. Important attractions are theUmananda Temple, Navagrah Temple, Kamakhya Temple, museum, zoo and botanical gardens. Kaziranga National Park, (233 km), is the home of the great many other animals as well as birds. Airport: Borjha (23 km).

33. Gwalior (M.P.)

Gwalior has a very large 3 km long fort. Within the fort walls are several temples and ruined palaces. Sas Bahu ka Mandir, Chatarbhuj Mandir and the Teli ka Mandir built in 9th century are the important temples and between these is a modern Sikh Gurudwara. The Man Mandir Palace, the jai Vilas Palace and museum, the Karan palace, Jehangir Palace, Shah Jahan palace, Gujari Mahal palace with an archeological museum inside etc. are worth visiting. A sandstone Jama Masjid, tomb of Mohammad Gaus, the tomb of Tansen and Moti Mahal, in the old town are other attractions.

34. Hampi (Karnataka)

Hampi, the capital of ancient Vijayanagar Kingdom is now a UNESCO World heritage Site. The palace, Queen's bathing enclosure, Lotus Mahal, the monolith of Ugra Narasimha, Vithala Temple, virupaksha Temple, the stone chariot, Hazara Rama Temple, elephant stables and the museum are main attractions. Chitradurga fort and Thungabhadra dam are near hampi. Airport: Bellary (74 km). Railhead: Hospet.

35. Haridwar-Rishikesh (Uttaranchal)

At Haridwar, situated at the base of the Shivalik hills, the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. Har-ki-Pauri where people take a dip in a the holyGanges is believed to be most sacred. The Manasa Devi temple, Daksh Mahadeva temple, Sapt Rishi ashram, Parmath Ashram, and Chandi Temple, etc. are major attractions. Rishikesh surrounded by hills on three sides is reputed to be the Yoga capital of the world.

36. Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)

Hyderabad, the pearl city, is an important center of Islamic culture and was the seat of the wealthy Nizams. The well-known monument, Charminar built in 1591, has four minarets from its corners. Other attractions: Mecca masjid, birla Mandir Temple, Buddh Purniama (th 17.5 meter high and 350 tonne monolithic statue in the Hussain Sagar), the Salar Jung museum, Shilpa Gram, Nehru Zoological Park, the Archeological Museum, Birla Planetarium, Ramoji Film City, etc. The Golconda fort built on a 120 meter high granite hill and the Qutab Shahi tomb lie about 11 km west of the city.

37. Imphal (Manipur)

Manipur valley surrounded by hills is rich in art and tradition with folklore, myths, dances, games and handicrafts. Imphal at 790 m. has many attractions such as Loktak lake, Govindjee Temple, the all woman Ima market, Khonghampat Orchidarium, the Zoo, Shaheed Minar, Phubala Moirang, etc. Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only last natural habitat of Sangi, the dancing deer of Manipur. Imphal has an airport and the nearest railhead is Dimapur, 215 km away.

38. Jabalpur (M.P.)

Jabalpur, is famous for the gorge on the Narmada river known as the Marble Rocks. Situated 22 km from jabalpur, the trip up the 2 km long gorge is made in a rowboat. Other attractions include the Dhuandhar waterfalls, Chausath YoginiTemple, Rani Durgawati museum, Tilwara ghat, Bhera ghat, Madan Mohan fort, Sangram Sagar, Soapstone Artefacts.

39. Jaipur - Alwar (Rajasthan)

Jaipur, the Pink City, the colorful capital of a richly colorful state, has massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples, and marvellous gardens. Hawa Mahal, the City Palace Musuem, the Chandra Mahal, the Central Museum in the Ram NiwasGardens, Jal Mahal Palace, Sheeshmahal Palace (pavilion of mirrors), Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts, the Jantar mantar etc are places to visit. It is also the home for handicrafts, beautiful textile prints, delicate jewellery and precious gems and stones. Amber (11 km) was the capital of Jaipur for six centuries and the fortress palace, built in 1592, has Mughal and Hindu style of architecture.

40. Jaisalmer - Barmer - Bikaner (Rajasthan)

jaisalmer in the Thar desert, was founded in 1156. Today the Desert City blooms with intricately carved havelis, and old Jain temples. The fort, Gadi Sagar lake, manak Chowk, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Lodruva, Wood Fossil Park (17 km), Sam Sand Dunes (42 km), and the Desert National Park (45 km) etc are attractions. The landscape and sea of sand dunes makes it a beautiful and sea of sand dunes makes it a beautiful place. Bharmer: Desert town 153 km south of Jaisalmer is known for woodcarving carpets, embroidery and block printing. There are two annual fairs, Thar Festival and Cattle Fair. Bikaner: 15th c. royal walled city, well known for the best riding camels. Attractions include Junagarh Fort,Lalgarh Palace, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.

41. Jammu (J & K)

The winter capital of J & K has interesting attractions like Raghunath andRambireswar Temple, the Dogra Art Gallery, the Amar Mahal Palace, the PalaceMuseum, Vaishno Devi Cave Temple etc. The road from jammu to Kashmir is delightfully scenic with the mountain roads snaking alongside gurgling rivers, waterfalls and golden valleys. Surinsar and Mansar Lakes, the Palace of Colors at Ramnagar, Kud hill resort, Patnitop hill station, Batote hill resort and Sudh Mahadev temple are some of them. The area is ideal for trekking, skiing, and aero-sports.

42. Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

Jodhpur, at the edge of the Thar Desert the capital of the old Marwar State is now one of the leading centers for wood, cattle, camels, salt and agricultural products. Attractions are the Meheragarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada Museum,Balsamand Lake and Garden, Kailana Lake, Rohit Fort, Luni fort, MahamandirTemple, Mandore and Umaid gardens.

43. Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu)

The "City of thousand temples" is one of the seven sacred cities and is also famous for its handwoven silk fabrics. Attractions are the 8th century Kailasanatha Temple and Vaikunda-perumal Temple, Ekambaranatha temple spreading over nine hectares, Kamakshi-amman Temple, the Ardhanareeswarar, the 57 meter high Rajagopuram and the 2500 year old mango tree. Varadarajaswami Temple has a hundred pillared hall, exquisite sculpures, a massive chain carved out of a single stone and temple jewellery. Airport: Meenambakkam (87 km).

44. Kanpur (U.P.)

Situated on the banks of river Ganga, it was a center of activities of many stalwarts during the freedom movement. This industrial city has many attractions like Shri Radhakrishna Temple, the site of General Wheeler's entrenchment, All Souls' Memorial Church, Jain glass Temple, Phool Bagh, Allen Forest Zoo, Jajmau, Kamala Retreat, Nana Rao Park, Moti Jheel, Tapeshwari Devi Temple etc.

45. Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) (Tamil Nadu)

The southern tip of main land India is the confluence of the Indian ocean, Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal, where one can see the sunset and moon rise simultaneously on a full moon evening. The Vivekananda Rock and the Memorial built in 1970 consist of a 2.2 meter high bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda mounted on a pedestal of 1.4 meters and a meditation hall. The KanyakumariTemple, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial and the 133-feet-tall statue of Thiruvalluvar are the other attractions. Airport: Thiruvananthapuram.

46. Khajuraho (M.P)

It is home to perhaps the most famous of India's temples on account of their remarkable erotic sculptures. The 20 temples of Khajuraho built around 950 to 1050 AD are good examples of Indo-Aryan architecture and the statues carved around cover gods, processions, hunting scenes and erotic figures. Other architectural wonders: the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Devi JagadambaTemple, Vishvanath Temple, Matangeshvara Temple. The archaeological museum, the Panna National Park (27 km) and the Dance Festival (march) also attract tourists. Connected by air, nearest railhead Jhansi (172 km).

47. Khandala - Lonavla - Karla (Maharashtra)

Hill stations of the Western Ghats offer many opportunities of the visitors. The twin hill stations of Khandla and Lonavla (4 km) have scenic views with waterfalls and is a base to visit the Karla (12 km) and Bhaja caves. Bedsa caves, Lohagad Fort ruins and Visapur Fort ruins are the other attractions. Mumbai (124 km) is the nearest airport.

48. Kochi (Kerala)

Kochi (Cochin) consists of Ernakulam, the Willingdon island, Bogatty, Mattanchery, Vypin island, and Fort Cochin. St. Francis Church with the tomb stone of Vasco da Gama, the Mattanchery Palace (Dutch Palace), the Jewish synagogue constructed in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 by the Dutch are important monuments to be seen. Other attractions: Harbour, Chinese fishing nets, Eranakulathappan Temple, Parishath Thampuran museum and an amusement park.

49. Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu

Kodaikanal, at 2133 meters, nestles around the man made Kodai lake spreading over sixty acres. Kodai has thinkly wooded slopes, well laid out walking path through picturesque prospects, tumultous waterfalls and steep rock outdrops. Shembaganur Natural History Museum, Bryant Park, Solar Physical Observatory,Kurunji Andavar Temple, Green Valley view, Pillar rocks, Telescope, Coakers walk, etc are other attractions. Airport: Madurai (120 km).

50. Kolkata (Calcutta) (West Bengal)

Calcutta (the city of joy), the capital of West Bengal and former capital of British India has many magnificent monuments. It sprawls along the Hoogly river and theHowrah bridge crosses the river in a single 450 meter span. The Eden Gardens has a beautiful lake and a Burmese pagoda. Attractions: Indian Museum, the Fort William, Shahid minar, the Victoria Memorial Hall and Museum, Rabindra Sarovar, Writers Buildings, Birla Planetarium, the National Library, the zoo, Marble Palace and Belur math (HQ of the Ramakrishna Mission). Santiniketan (136 km from Kolkata), is a must for those interested in art, culture and works of Tagore.

51. Konark (Orissa)

The Sun Temple (Black Pagoda) at Konark, built 13th c., is a reflection of the architectural brilliance of Vedic India. The temple built like a chariot has 12 gigantic carved stone wheels on each side and seven stone horses and the entrance is guarded by two stone lions crushing elephants. The Nine Planet's Shrine, the archeological museum and the beach (3 km) are other attractions. Airport:Bhubaneswar (65 km).

52. Kumarakom-Kottayam-Thekkandy (Kerala)

Kumarakom bird sanctuary (16 km), on an island in Vembanadu Lake is also an ideal place for water cruises. One can stay on house boats sailing on the backwater and the Kollam-Kottayam-Allappuzha route is rich in its scenic beauty. Boat races are held annually. Kottayam, a town of 'lakes, latex and letters' has some beautiful old churches and offices of major dailies including Malayala Manorama. Nearest Airport: Kochi, (76 km). Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady) encompassing an area of 777 sqkm has a 26 sqkm artifical lake surrounded by evergreen forest and grasslands, home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, monkeys, langur, spotted deer, elephants, tigers and over 160 species of birds. Thekkady is the center inside the park with hotels and boat jetty and Kumily, 4 km from sanctuary, is the closest town. Nearest airports: Madurai (134 km), Kochi (190 km). Railhead: Kottayam (114 km).

53. Kullu & Manali (H.P)

Kullu is famous for its colorful Dussehra (October) and the picturesque lush green valleys. Parashar lake, Raison meadow, Kaisdhara, Malana Valley, Naggar (the abode of Reorich's), the Lord Raghunath Temple and Jagannath Devi Temple, etc are worth seeing. Manali, at an altitude of 6000 feet, has attractions like manikaran Gurudwara, Ram Mandir, Dhungri Temple, Vashisht village, Rahla falls, Jagatsukh, Bhrigu lake, Solang point, Beas kund, etc. It is also ideal for mountaineering, trekking, rafting and skiing. Airport: Bhuntar. Railhead: Chandigarh.

Ladakh (J & K)

Ladakh, the land of high passes, is a high altitude plateau north of the Himalaya situated geographically in Tibet. Ladakh is barren, an otherworldly place with soaring hilltops, ancient palaces and shattered looking landscapes. All around Ladakh are gompas, the Buddhist monasteries. There are direct flights from important nearest cities. Srinagar, 434 km by road.

55. Lakshadweep Islands

A group of 36 islands (only 9 inhabited) located in the Arabian sea, about 300 km from Kerala. This land of million birds and thousands of tortoises is densely covered with coconut palms. The extensive coral reefs are a paradise for sub-aqua enthusiasts and the shallow lagoons are perfect for novice divers. There are flights from Kochi and Goa to the islands.

56. Leh (J & K)

Has a nine-storey palace and a Buddhist Temple. The Victory Fort at Namgyal Hills, Important Gompas, the Changspa village, the Ladakh Ecological Center, maravianChurch, Skara suburb, etc are other attractions. It is also famous for trek-king routes and white-water rafting trips on the Indus river. Airport: Leh, Railhead:Jammu.

57. Lucknow (U.P)

An Important center of culture. Major attractions: the alleys of Bara Imambara (Asia's largest vaulted hall), the mausoleums of Nawabs of Awadh, Picture Gallery, Lucknow Residency, Dhudwa National Park and nawabganj Bird Sanctuary. Famous for embroidery on muslin and cotton.

58. Mangalore (Karnataka)

Once the major seaport and ship building center, Mangalore is hilly and has strong Roman Catholic influence. It is the center for the export of coffee and cahew nuts. Sultan's Batery, Govt. Museum, Kadri Temple, St. Aloysius College Chapel,Mangladevi Temple (this gave the town its name) and Rosario Cathedral are worth a visit.

59. Madural (Tamil Nadu)

The seat of Tamil learning, and capital of Pandyan kings. The MeenakshiSundareshwar Temple with twelve immense gopurams towering over the city skyline is the main attraction. The thousand pillared Mandapam, the temple art museum, the Gandhi Museum, the Government Museum of Tamil Culture, the Indo-Sarcenic Palace, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Vandiyur Mariamman Tank and Vaigal river make madurai rich and attractive.

60. Mahabalipuram (Mammalla-puram) (Tamil Nadu)

Mahabalipuram situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal, offers the visitor monumental rock-cut temples, carved out shrines and open air sculptural relief of celestial beings and animals. The mandapams with fine sculptures, the Arjuna's penance, the shore temple, the five Rathas (sculptured temples in the style of chariots), Tiger Cave, museum, beach, etc are other attractions.

61. Majuli (Assam)

Majuli is the world's biggest river island (Brahmaputra). The 22 satras, the Hindu Vaishanavaite monasteries that also function as centers of Assmese arts were founded by Sankardeva. Majuli also offers a variety of rare migratory birds, handicrafts, pottery, water sports, dance forms and festivals. Nearests airport: Rowriah )Jorhat) and mariani (Jorhat) is the nearest railhead and is approachable road.

62. Mandu (M.P)

Mandu was the capital of Palmar rulers of Malwa and the hilltop fort is an evocative sight in Central India. Attractions are the Royal Enclave, Jahaj Mahal, Taveli Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Champa Baodi, Mosque of Dilawar Khan, the Jama Masjid, Hoshang's tomb, Jain Temple, Ashrafi Mahal, Baz Bahadur's Palace, Rupmati's pavilion, the tomb of Darya Khan, Hzthi Mahal, Nil Kanth Palace, etc. Nearest airport and railhead: Indore (100 km).

63. Mathura (U.P)

Mathura (Brijbhumi), a famous pilgrimage center, on the banks of river Yamuna, is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Mathura has temples like Dwarikadhish, Pipaleshwar, Rangeshwar, Gokarnaeshwar, Bhuteswar, and several sacred kunds and ghats to its credit. Other places of interest: Kankhal tirtha, Rangabhumi, Sati Burj, Kans Qila, Jama Masjid, Saraswathi Sangam, Museum, Gokul, Govardhan and Vrindavan. Nearest Airport: Delhi (145 km).

64. Mount Abu (Rajasthan)

Mount Abu at 1220 m. on the Aravalli hills is a place of scenic beauty. Nakki Lake, Toad Rock, Wild life Sanctuary, Dilware group of Jain temples, Gaumukh, Raghunath Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Museum and Art Gallery, the Gurusikhar peak (15 km) are the important attractions here. Airport: Udaipur (185 km).

65. Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Mumbai is India's most affluent and industrialised city. The Gateway of India, the Prince of Wales Museum, the Bombay Castle, the Afghan Memorial Church, Victoria Terminus, Essel World, and the Marine Drive are a feast to the eye. Other attractions: the Hanging gardens, the Victoria Gardens, Jehangir art gallery, Nehru Planetarium, Parsi Towers of Silence. Chowpatty and Juhu are popular beaches. Nearby is the island of Elephant, the site of 7th and 8th century rock-out cave temples. Matheran hill station nearest to Mumbai is wrapped in mist and clothed by dense forest. There are no roads, only pathways amidst the forests and it owes its tranquility to a complete ban on motor vehicles. Connected to Neral (21 km) by a narrow guage train. Aarey Milk Colony (32 km from Mumbai) is a well-organized dairy farm, in pleasantly wooded surroundings.

66. Munnar (Kerala)

A hill station (highest town) of spectacular views, where three mountain streams confluence. Munnar water way offers boating facility. Anamudi, the highest peak inSouth India (2695 m) is an ideal spot for trekking. Eravikulam National park is another attraction. Munnar is 130 km east of Kochi and 70 km north of Kumily.

67. Mussoorie- Dehradun (Uttaranchal)

Mussoorie is India's most popular hill station. The view of the snow-coveredHimalayas from here is gorgeous and the walks around offer great views. It retains a thick forest cover and has many old palaces, British buildings and old churches. Important tourist places are the Lake, Municipal garden, LBS National Acedemy of Administration, Tibetan Temple, Kempty Falls, The Rink, Gun Hill, Lal Tibba, Dhanolti, etc. Dehradun 34 km away, has the Indian Military Acedemy, Sahastradhara water body, Rajaji sanctuary and Forest Research Institute.

68. Mysore (Karnataka)

Maharaja's Palace and the Brindavan Gardens (19 km) are the greatest attractions in Mysore. Others include the Jaya Chamarajendar Art Gallery, St. Philomina Church, the Chamundi hills, the folklore museum, Palace Museum, Lalita Mahal Palce etc. Srirangapattanam (16 km) has the ruins of the capital of Hydar Ali and Tipu Sultan, Tipu Sutan's summer palace and Gumbuz, his Mausoleum and theRanganathanswami Temple. Sravanabelagola (80 km) is famous for the 18 meter high monolith of Lord Bahubali. Coorg (120 km from Mysore), a region of great natural beauty, has plantations of coffee, orange, cardamom and pepper.

69. Naintal (Uttaranchal)

Nainital at 1938 meters in the Kumaon hills is set around the peaceful Naini Lake. There are interesting walks through the forests and views of the Himalaya are superb. The ropeway, St. John's Church, Hanuman Temple and the State Observatory are other attractions. Nearest airport: Pantnagar (71 km); Nearest railheads: Kathgodam (35 km) and Haldwani (40 km). Ranikhet, north of Nainital, at an altitude of 1829 m. offers views of the snowcapped Himalayan peaks.

70. Nalanda (Bihar)

Nalanda, which has a very ancient history, was famous as a center of Buddhist theology and educational activities. Nalanda University was establihsed in 5th century. Attractions: Nalanda University Archaeological complex, ArchaeologicalMuseum, Hueng Tsang Memorial Hall, Surajpur, Baragoan, Rajgir and Pawapuri,Patna is the nearest airport.

71. Ooty (Udagamandalam) (Tamil Nadu)

Ooty, located in the Nilgiri hills is a lovely hill station. The Botanical Gardens has a wide variety of plants and trees and the Rose Garden has about 1900 varieties. The artificial lake with boats adds charm to Ooty. Other places of interest are the Deer Park, Doddabetta peak, the Government Museum, the Art Gallery, Kalhatti waterfalls, St. Stephen's Church, and umbrella tree. There is an amusement Park at mettupalayam. Nearest airport: Coimbatore (100 km). Mountain railway connects Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coimbatore.

72. Orchha (Madhya Pradesh)

A medieval city, a palace-cum-fort complex surrounded by rich forest is a great offering to the visitor. Important attractions the Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, RamRaja Temple, Sunder Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Janki Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Memorials to the rulers of Orchha, Jugai Kishor gardens, etc. Nearest airport:Gwalior Railhead: Jhansi (16 km).

73. Palitana (Gujarat)

Palitana is 213 km from Ahmedabad. It is famous for the Shatrunjaya hill (602 meters above sea level) with 863 magnificent Jain temples. Nearest airport:Bhavnagar, 57 km.

74. Patna (Bihar)

Patna or Patliputra was the capital of the great Magadhan empire. The Patnamuseum contains a First World War cannon, the Maurya, Gupta and Buddhist sculpture and terracotta figures, the world's longest fossiled tree (16 meters, 200 million years old) and many stuffed animals. Other attractions are the zoological-cum-botanical gardens, the Gandhi maidan, Sadquat ashram, new planetarium, the 29 meter high granary, Har mandir Takht, Qila House, Pathar ki masjid, Sher Shah masjid, Khuda Baksh Oriental library.

75. Pithoragarh (Uttaranchal)

Pithoragarh, at 1815 m, is a picturesque valley bordering Tibet and nepal. There are ruins of old palaces and forts and the route to Kailash Manasarovar passes through this district. The cave city of Patal Bhuwaneshwar, Ulka Devi Temple, Rai Gufa caves, and Chandak are places of interest. Airport: Pantnagar. Railhead: Tanakpur (151 km).

76. Pondicherry (Union Territory)

The old French colony had two distinct city portions the Ville Blanche and the Ville Noire, the latter being for the natives. The world renowned Aurobindo Ashram is here. The Govt museum, Jawahar Toy museum, Police museum, Sacred Heart Church, French Institute, Manakula Vinayagar, Drowpathiamman Temple, the Botanical gardens, beaches, Auroville, etc are among other attractions. Nearest airport: Chennai (166 km).

77. Pune (Maharashtra)

Pune city has several lovely spots like the Osho Commune International (Asram of Bhagwan Rajneesh), the Shaniwar Wada palace, Raja Kelkar museum, the Gandhi National memorial (Aga Khan's palace) set in 6.5 hectares of gardens, the Tribal Museum, Botanical Garden, the Bund Gardens, Saras Baug Gensh Temple, Parvati hill Temple, the 8th century rock cut Memorial and the picturesque Pune University campus gardens.

78. Puri (Orissa)

Puri (Jagannath Puri), 60 km from Bhubaneswar is one of the four holiest pilgrimage centers of India (Other three: Dwaraka, Badarinath and Rameswaram).Jagannath Temple (12th c.) has 200 meter high surrounding walls. The famous Rath Yatra (car festival), picturesque long sandy beach, the gundicha mandir, Raghurajpur and Pipli are other attractions. Connected by rail and road.

79. Rajgir (Bihar)

Situated in a valley surrounded by rocky hills, Rajgiri is an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Lord Buddha and Mahavira spent years here. Important attractions are the Lakshmi narayan Temple, Ajathasathru's fort, Bimbisara's jail, Vulture's peak, Pippala cave, Karnada tank, Burmese Temple, Japanese Shanthi Stupa on the top of the Ratnagiri Hill and the hot water springs. Airport: Patna (107 km) Railhead: Bhaktiyarpur.

80. Rameswarm (Tamil Nadu)

The Varanasi of the South, is an island in the Gulf of Mannar which is connected to the mainland by rail and road. A bath in the sea at Dhanushkodi is considered holy.Ramanathaswami Temple has the longest corridor and a 53.6 meter high gopuram. Other attractions are the Kothanda Ramaswami Temple at Dhanushkodi, Gandhamadana Parvatham, Kurusudai island, Adam's Bridge, coral reefs beaches, etc. Airport: Madurai (165 km).

81. Rathanbore (Rajasthan)

Rathanbore National Park is near the town of Sawai Madhopur. Nestling between the Aravalli and Vindhyachal Rangs with an area of 392 sq km, it is home to tigers, sambhar, wild boar, leopard, jackal, hyena, etc. Other attractions: the Rathanbore Fort, Jogi Mahal, Ganesh Temple and the Sunehri Kothi. Airport: Jaipur (65 km).

82. Sanchi (M.P)

Sanchi, 46 km north of Bhopal, has some of the oldest and interesting Buddhist structures in India which were renovated between 1912 and 1919. The Sanchi hillock is 91 meters high and at the base is an archeological museum. Out of the eight Stupas built by Asoka only three remain dating back to 3rd century B.C.

83. Sasan Gir (Gujarat)

54 km from Junagadh city, known the world over as the last refuge of the Asiatic lion. Crocodile farm is another attraction. somnath Temple: (80 km from Junagadh) is believed to have been built by the 'Moon God'. Mahmud Ghazni ransacked it seven times. It contains one of the 12 sacred Shiva shrines known as jyoti linga.

84. Shillong (Meghalaya)

Known as the Scotland of the East. It is a hill station with seven hills displaying seven moods and faces, rich in flora and fauna, exotic orchids, beautiful waterfalls and varieties of butterflies. The Ward's Lake with boating facility, Lady Hydari Park, Bara bazaar, Umiam lake, Shillong peak, Crinolene Falls, Butterfly Museum andState Museum are the other attractions. Cherapunji and Mawsynram, places with heaviest rainfall, Ranikot, Dawki, Jakren, etc are places near to it. Airport and railhead: Guwahati, 104 km.

85. Shimla (H.P)

Shimla, the summer capital of India at an altitude of 2130 meters retains the best of natural beauty. The valleys with peaks on both sides offer breathtaking views. The summer Hill and the Prospect Hill, the Viceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas), a huge fortress-like building housing the Indian in statute of Advanced Studies, theHimachal State Museum, etc are worth seeing. Around Shimla there are so many beautiful places like Jakhu Hill, Skating Rink, Annadale, Chadwick falls, Kufri, Mashobra, Craignano, Chail, Solan, Kasauli, and Monkey Point. There is airlines service from Delhi. Nearest major airport: Chandigarh.

86. Srinagar (J & K)

Srinagar, the summer capital of J & K state, is situated amidst a ring of mountains, with three lakes, Dal, Sona and the Nagin. Its greatest attraction is the Dal Lakewith two islands and a large number of houseboats. The Sri Pratap Singh Museum, Shah Hamdan mosque, Pather masjid, the Juma Masjid, Shankaracharya Hill andTemple, Hari Prabhat Fort, the picturesque Jhelum river with nine old bridges, three exquisite gardens-Chashme Shahi, Nishat and Shalimar are also popular attractions. Airport: 13 km. Railhead: Jammu Tawi.

87. Sunderbans (West Bengal)

The world's largest estuarine forest spreading over 2585 sq km is home to thousands of animals, birds and insect species. Important places are Kalas island, Gosaba, Sajnekhali bird sanctuary, Bhagabatpur crocodile farm, turtle hatchery, shark pond, tiger reserve etc. Airport: Calcutta (80 km).

88. Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)

Once the capital of Cholas, is rich in history and heritage. The BrihadeeswaraTemple built of monolithic granite is 66.5 m high and the cupola on the top weighs 81.3 tonnes. The Palce near the temple housing the Sangeetha mahal and the ArtGallery and the Saraswathi Mahal Library with a good collection of palm-leaf and paper manuscripts are the attractions here. Airport: Trichy (60 km).

89. Thiruchirappally (Tamil Nadu)

It was the Citadel of Cholas, Pallavas and Pandyas and Hampi of Vijayanagar empire. The 13th century temple complex at Srirangam with its 21 gopurams is located on an island in the Kaveri river. The town's most famous land mark is theRock Fort Temple. In the vicinity are caves with fine frescoes, pre-historic burial grounds and old churches. Sri Jambukeswara Temple, Natharvala Daragh (tomb of Nathher) and the museum also attract tourists.

90. Tirupati / Tirumalai (Andhra Pradesh)

The Tirumalai Hills, at the bottom of which is Tirupati, where the chief destination of the pilgrims is Sri Venketeswara Temple. Everyday is festival day with shops open 24 hrs. It is the wealthest temple in India visited by 10,000 pilgrims every day. In Tirupati itself, Govidarajaswami Temple is one of the most widely visited.Kapilesvaraswami Temple has a sacred waterfall known as Kapila Theertham. Akasa Ganga is a sacred waterfall, 3 km south of the Temple.

91. Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam (Kerala)

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala is a beautiful city with palaces, art galleries and beaches. Chief attractions are the Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, the Kanakakkunnu Palace, the Science and Technology Museum and Planetarium, Observatory tower, Napier Museum, the Zoo and the Sri Chithra Art Gallery. Other places of interest include Kovalam beach (16 km), Veli Tourist village (9 km), Neyyar Dam and Wild life Sanctuary (32 km), Padmanabhapuram palace (60 km), Ponmudi hill resort (60 km) and Varkala beach (50 km) and the Sivagiri mutt.

92. Udaipur (Rajasthan)

Udaipur is full of palaces, temples, havelis and gardens and appears almost like a mirage in the desert. The exquisite Lake Palace on Lake Pichola is over whelming in splendour and the other island palace is Jagmandir. Other chief attractions: The City Palace Museum, the Shiv Niwas Palace Museum, the Indo-Aryan Jagadish Temple, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, the crafts village, Pratap memorial, fateh Sagar, Sajjan Garh, Gulab Bagh, Kumbhalgarh (Mewar Fort), the Ranakpur Jain Temple, the battlefield of Haldighatti. India's largest artificial lake jaisamand and island resort is 50 km away.

93. Ujjain (M.P)

On the banks of Shipra, it offers Mahakaleswar Temple, Kalidasa Academy, Sandipani Ashram, the Vedha Sabha (Observatory), Vikram University, Kaliadeh Palace, Siddhaval (the enormous banyan tree), ghats and a lot of important temples including Navagraha mandir, Ganesh mandir, Gopal mandir and Harisddhi mandir, Airport: Bhopal (184 km).

94. Vaishali (Bihar)

On the banks of the Ganga, was the capital of the Republic of Vaijji. Lord Buddha visited Vaishali more than once and the Jain Tirthankar, Lord Mahavira is be lieved to have been born here. Buddha stupa I & II, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Ashoka pillar, Shanti stupa, Vishal ka garh, Coronation tank, Kundupur, etc attract tourists. Airport: Patna (56 km). Railhead: Hajipur (35 km).

95. Varanasi (U.P)

Varanasi, (Kashi/Benares), the 'eternal city' situated on the banks of the Ganga, has attactions like the Viswanath Golden Temple, the long string of bathing ghats, the Durga temple, the great mosque of Aurangzeb, Tulsi Manas Temple, the new Vishwanth Temple, Alamgir Mosque, Bharat Mata Temple, the Ram Nagar Fort and Museum. An ideal place for swimming, river trips and study of yoga. Saranath, the famous Buddhist center, is 10 km north.

96. Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)

Vijayawada has three cave temples dating back to the 5th century. Other attractions include the Gandhi stupa, planetarium, the Kanaka Durga Temple, Mahaleswara Temple, Narasimha Temple, the Mogalarajapuram cave, Hazrat Bal mosque, St. Mary's Church and Amaravathy.

97. Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

Home to India's largest shipbuilding yard, the coastal city is of commercial and industrial importance. It was originally two separate towns-Waltair andVisakhapatnam. As Vizag grew, the pair gradually merged. Dolphin's Nose, the rocky promontory, is the chief attraction. At Simhachalam Hill (16. km) is an 11th c. Vishnu Temple.

98. Vishnupur (Bishnupur) (West Bengal)

The terracotta capital of the Malla kings for a thousand years, Voshnupur is a famous cultural center. Temples: Shyam Rai, Jore Bangla, Ras Mancha. 'Dal Madai' is a well preserved cannon. Vishnupur is famous for music an handicrafts.

99. Warangal (Andhra Pradesh)

The capital of the Kakatiya kingdom, Warangal is a place for those interested in Hindu temple development. The Thousand Pillars on the slopes of the Hanamkonda hills is star-shaped, triple shrined temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya.Bhadrakali Temple neat Warangal has an eight-armed stone image of the goddess.

100. Yamnotri-Badrinath-Kedarnath (Uttaranchal)

Yamnotri-Badrinath, Kedarnath are the main Himalayan pilgrimage destinations. The Valley of Flowers on the lap of the Himalayas is fabulous. It is nearly 10 km long and 2 km wide and is divided by the Pushpawati stream into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. Near to it is Hemkund Sahib, the beautiful lake that nestles between seven snow-covered peaks.

India also know as Hindustan or Bharat is the 7th largest country by geographical area. It is coined as Incredible India by the foreigners. Tourist from each and every corner of the world does not just come India to see Taj Mahal and the Slums but they come to experience new horizons of civilization, people, languages, religion and region. India has the greatest of all diversities. This country is one of the richest country of the world as well as one of the poorest country of the world. It has some of the greatest monuments as well as some of the worst slums side by side. People of India are extremely wealthy and many of them are even listed in the Billionaire list by Forbes magazine but simultaneously there are are greater percentage of people who don't get 3 times food a day. Some of the Indian's who don't even have Pan Card (Or Income tax return) have more wealth than the Mighty Bill Gates.

Indians are genetically very intelligent and are inborn talented and thus are highly admired by everyone especially by the fortune 500 companies and other research organisation like NASA, but at the same time a greater percentage of it's citizens are illiterate, hungry and ill. On one side it has the most technological companies like Infosys, TCS and Satyam and on the other side a greater population of its people have absolutely no idea about computer, software's and internet. When it come to beauties its places, men and women are admired as heaven, Adam and Eve. Girls from small towns of this country are so beautiful, so innocent and so sexy that they have won the mega titles like The Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Asia, Miss Beauty, Miss Bikini, Miss Hottest and etc.

The scholars from the western world have done many research on the culture ofIndia and have regarded it as one of the best cultures of the world. The Indian have tremendous respect for their Country, Culture, Religion, Parents, Elders and Relative. The sacred bond of life long relationship between Indian husband and wife are a symbol of example for the western tourists. But a close look at the other side of India reveals the venom of dowry system, caste system, racialism, discrimination, corruption and disrespect for the society. Day by day, the deadly poison of call girls, prostitution, Gay cultures, les Cultures and incestuous acts are forming alliance for destroying the 1000 years old ancient culture of India.

Attention Tourists !

India is a very vast country and the history of India is as old as the history of the world itself. There are 1000's of tourist destinations in India. The big question here is 'What to see and what to ignore and why? If you are coming to India just to see the Taj Mahal, Mumbai Slums, Red Fort and to play with the economical slum prostitutes and beauties then you are making the most foolish mistake of your life. As told before , you must try to explore not only the places, monuments but also the People, Religion, Culture and handicraft of India. According to many scholars and philosophers, every person of the world who loves nature and wants to see the prism of brotherhood among diversity must visit India at least once in his lifetime and whoever comes to India takes with him infinite heart-touching experience of love, dignity, humanity, brotherhood and self-respect

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