Sasan Gir Gujarat

Tour to Gujarat is very much in demand. Sasan Gir is turning one of the best places of Gujarat. If you love to watch lions walking close to you or you want to see the wild animals from closer then Sasan Gir is the best place. This natural habitat is full of lions so you are definitely going to feel like you are in South Africa to watch the lions everywhere. This wild area is spread in 1424 sq km, though this place is famous for bird watching.

In actual terms Sasan Gir is the place where Gir is the wildlife area housing many animals.

Tourist attraction in Sasan Gir:

Gir National Park: This Park is the first place to visit in Sasan Gir.  Foundation of park was done in 1965 in 1412 square km. Asiatic lions are the best thing to watch in this place.

Mahabat Maqbara: next attraction of Sasan Gir is Mahabat Maqbara. This monument was constructed in 1892 by Nawab. Its structural design is similar to Indo-Islamic style.

Somnath Temple: if you are the religious person and love to visit temples then you are definitely going to love the Somnath Temple located at only gap of 46 kms from the central part of Sasan-Gir. This ancient shrine is famous religious place added in the list of oldest temples of India.

Kamleshwar Dam: the huge fall of water from the Kamleshwar Dam is best experience for the visitors. You can enjoy the dam located close to Gir National Sanctuary.

Girnar Mountain: next spot is Girnar Mountain located at 4 km distance from Junagadh. Height of mountain is 1100 meters from ground and you can watch the whole city from the hill. Jain Temple located on the top of this hill is next spot for voyagers. Construction of Jain shrines was done from 1128 to 1500.

Durbar Hall Museum: you might have the hobby to watch the ancient things so if you made a mood to learn history of Sasan Gir then you should visit the Durbar Museum located close to Diwan Chowk.

Few more spots that you like in Sasan Gir are Uperkot Fort, Nalsarovar Lake, and Junagadh Zoo.

Attaining to Sasan Gir:

If you are coming from Mumbai to reach Sasan Gir then you have to cover the good distance of 833 kms whereas Pune is 957 kms away.

               

By Train: Train is the best method in India to reach different places. Sasan Gir is easily reachable through train, taxi and private vehicle. Rajkot and Ahmadabad are closer big cities to reach Sasan Gir. Veraval is the big railway station located close to Sasan Gir.

By Air: reaching Sasan Gir is possible through air as well. However, the travellers have to reach Keshod airport which is only 90 kms away. Keshod is the domestic airport having flights from many cities of India.

Tamil Nadu

" Devotion At Highest Levels ! "

" Tamil Nadu is also popular as 'land of temples' for its grand temples that are architectural masterpieces. There are 30,000 plus temples constructed by rulers of different dynasties over the years. These Tamil Nadu temples are standing testimony to the rich Dravidian art and culture. Each temple showcases a distinctive style, built by Chola, Pallava, Nayak, Pandya and Vijaynagar rulers, who were great patrons of art and architecture.

Temples Construction Under Different Dynasties

Pallavas
 The temples built under the regime of Pallavas are the oldest temples of Tamil Nadu, dating back to 700 AD. During their period the holy shrines were replicated out of caves. Pallavas had an art of constructing temples of stones.

Cholas
 From 900 AD to 1250 AD, the Cholas took responsibility for the construction of temples. They included many decorative mandpams (halls) and the temples were beautified with huge gopurams (towers).
Pandyas
 The Pandayas enhanced the artistic value of the temples of Tamil Nadu with their constant innovation. The Pandayas introduced high wall enclosures, superb gateway arches and huge towers.

Vijaynagar
 Tamil Nadu temples built during Vijaynagar dynasty has distinct style of architecture. It comprised of intriacately carved monolithic pillars.

Nayaks
 The splendid art architectural style in Tamil Nadu temple during the regime of Nayaks was marvelous. They added circulatory paths or prakarams.

Temples of Tamil Nadu

Chidambaram Kapaleeswarar
Amongst the most important and most visited temples in Tamil Nadu, Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chidambaram is a significant Saivite shrine. The dominant deity here is the cosmic dancer Nataraja (Ananda Tandava pose ; the Cosmic Dance of bliss).
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Meenakshi Temple
Meenakshi With one of the biggest temple complexes in the country, Meenakshi Temple is thronged by lakhs of pilgrims every year from every nook and corner. Situated in Madurai, this South Indian temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi.

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Madurai Murugan Temple
Dedicated to Lord Muruga, this temple of Tamil Nadu finds a place in the list of 33 important temples of Tamil Nadu. It is at a distance of 45 km from Chennai and 25 km from Chingleput.
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Rameshwaram Temple
For Hindus, Rameshwaram is as significant a holy destination as Varanasi in India.It is, infact significant for Shaivaites as well as Vaishnavaites.
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Kanyakumari Temple
Kanyakumari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kanya, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and is one of the most sacred temples of Tamil Nadu.
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Chayavaneashwara Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Chayavaneashwara temple in Tamil Nadu attracts a largen number of devotees every year.
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Chennai Krishnapuram Temple
Krishnapuram temple houses numerous statues that would interests sculptures and other artistic minds. These have also mesmerised a lot of visitors to this temple.
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Kumbeswara Temple
This is the biggest and the oldest Shiva temple situated right in the middle of Kumbakonam city. The main deity of this temple is Lord Kumbeswara and the main Goddess is Sri Mangalambigai.
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Swamimalai Temple
The Swamimalai Temple is one of the six holy temples of Lord Subramanya. The temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminathan.
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St. Stephen's Church
It was consecrated by Rt. Rev. Turner, Bishop of Calcutta, on November 5,1830. It was named after the Governor because he was primarily responsible for its construction. It was opened to local people on communion on Easter,1831.
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Airavatheeswara Temple
This temple has found itself a places in the list of UNESCO World heritage Site. Raja Raja II built it between 1150- 1173 AD.
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Kailasamundaiyar Temple
The highlight of this temple are the inscriptions on the wall that are the oldest references to to Sankara Bhashyam, a commentary on Sankara's philosophy by Chidaananda Bhattaara. The inscription is written in Tamil language with a Sanskrit words in between written in Grantha characters.
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Nageswaran Temple
Built in the initial years of 11th century, this temple is an excellent example of Chola sculpture. It attracts many foreigners anxious to understand the rock wall edicts and study the sculptures.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan state in western India. It is located in Sirohi district. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar, at 1722 meters above sea level. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert', as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests.

History

In the Puranas, the region has been referred to as Arbudaranya, ("forest of Arbhu") and 'Abu' is a dimunitive of this ancient name. It is believed that sage Vasishtha retired to the southern spur at Mount Abu after following his differences with sage Vishvamitra.


Tourist attractions

The town of Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is located at an elevation of 1220 meters. It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and neighboring Gujarat for centuries. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1960 and covers 290 km² of the mountain.
Mount Abu is home to a number of Jain temples. The Dilwara Temples are a complex of temples, carved of white marble, that were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. The oldest of these is the Vimal Vasahi temple, built in 1031 AD by Vimal Shah and dedicated to the first of the Jain Tirthankaras. 

The Achalgarh fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, stands nearby. It encloses several beautiful Jain temples, including the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412) and the Kantinath Temple (1513).

Nakki Lake is another popular visitor attraction of Mount Abu. There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace are also on hills near Nakki Lake.

The mountain is also home to several Hindu temples, including the Adhar Devi Temple, carved out of solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop the Guru Shikhar peak. The world headquarters of the Brahma Kumari order of lady renunciates is also located here, as is the World Spiritual University of the same denomination. There is also believed to be a footprint of Vishnu on top of Mount Abu. The Durga temple, Ambika Mata Temple lies in a cleft of rock in Jagat, just outside of Mount Abu.

Transportation

The nearest railway station is at Abu Road, in the lowlands 27 km southeast of Mount Abu town. The station is on the main Indian Railways line between Delhi and Ahmedabad.

Pushkar Fort

Pushkar Fort

      With a lot of greenery all around and spread over acres of land, Pushkar Fort is a beautiful hotel which highlights the splendors of a fort and nuances of a Rajasthani village. The fort provides traditional Rajput hospitality to its valued guests.  All the rooms are replete with modern comforts too like- tea making facilities, mini bar, refrigerator, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and a jacuzzi. The accommodation is situated in the base of Savitri Temple, Pushkar.

Additional facilities like laundry service, round the clock room service, Internet, fax and courier make the stay so very comfortable.DiningThe dining hall in Pushkar Resort is nice, calm place to meet people where the hotel serves exotic Indian, Continental and Rajasthani delicacies.The hotel also has a restaurant-'Prince's Restaurant' which caters to sumptous meals with a royal touch and courtesy.

  Accommodation in Pushkar Fort, Pushkar Accommodation in Pushkar Resort has been very beautifully and exquisitely done up.Pushkar Fort has sixteen ethnic Royal Huts. Suites and swiss cottages that makes them one of the best accommodation options in Pushkar. The rooms are designed in accordance to Rajasthani culture with a blend of contemporary style.

  Bright colors like red, yellow and orange can be seen painted on the walls, which portray that Rajasthan is the most colorful state of India. Pictures of Rajput warriors and princes adorn the walls of the rooms. Rajasthani puppets on the walls add a touch of ethnicity to the rooms with ornate furniture beautifully carved legsof tables and chairs.  

  Bright colors like red, yellow and orange can be seen painted on the walls, which portray that Rajasthan is the most colorful state of India. Pictures of Rajput warriors and princes adorn the walls of the rooms. Rajasthani puppets on the walls add a touch of ethnicity to the rooms with ornate furniture beautifully carved legsof tables and chairs.

Accommodation in Pushkar Fort, Pushkar Accommodation in Pushkar Resort has been very beautifully and exquisitely done up.Pushkar Fort has sixteen ethnic Royal Huts. Suites and swiss cottages that makes them one of the best accommodation options in Pushkar. The rooms are designed in accordance to Rajasthani culture with a blend of contemporary style.

Bright colors like red, yellow and orange can be seen painted on the walls, which portray that Rajasthan is the most colorful state of India. Pictures of Rajput warriors and princes adorn the walls of the rooms. Rajasthani puppets on the walls add a touch of ethnicity to the rooms with ornate furniture beautifully carved legsof tables and chairs.
All the rooms are replete with modern comforts too like- tea making facilities, mini bar, refrigerator, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and a jacuzzi. The accommodation is situated in the base of Savitri Temple, Pushkar.
Additional facilities like laundry service, round the clock room service, Internet, fax and courier make the stay so very comfortable.DiningThe dining hall in Pushkar Resort is nice, calm place to meet people where the hotel serves exotic Indian, Continental and Rajasthani delicacies.The hotel also has a restaurant-'Prince's Restaurant' which caters to sumptous meals with a royal touch and courtesy.

Recreation and Other Facilities

The Pushkar Fort takes care of its guests very well. It caters to provide the guests with recreational activities for them to unwind and relax themselves. Royal camel safari, royal horse safari, desert safari, campfire where the guests can sit and enjoy a nicecultural evening with folk dance and music- are just some of the activities that the hotel organizes.India Rajasthan Tours offer online booking and reservation of Pushkar Fort Hotel, Pushkar. For booking and other information, please fill in the form below

Hotels in Pushkar

Pushkar is an exotic town in Eastern Rajasthan. Pushkar is considered one of the holiest places in India and a dip in the Pushkar Lake particularly during the Pushkar Festival is very auspicious.You can explore the exotic wonders of Pushkar while staying at hotels in Pushkar. Pushkar has many temples, including the only Brahma Temple in India. Travel to Pushkar and feel its spiritual ambience as well as enjoy the riot of color at the Pushkar Camel Fair, while staying at hotels in Pushkar, with India Rajasthan Tours.

Ajanta and Ellora

 Ajanta and Ellora

The Ajanta Caves are located about 170 miles northeast of Mumbai (formerly, Bombay) and are also accessible from Aurangabad, where there is an airport. Flash photography is not allowed, but many of pf the temples have elaborately carved façades like the ruins at Petra. They are a bit more remote than the Ellora Temples and Caves, but well worth the extra effort. Like Bodhgaya and Varanasi, 

Like the magnificent ruins of Petra in the country of Jordan, the Ajanta Caves appear almost as a city carved right out of the rock. One of the differences is that the ruins of Petra do not appear to have originally been a sacred site, and it is certainly a secular tourist attraction today. By contrast, the Caves of Ajanta were purposely built as shrines and temples by devoted Buddhists, and they continue to be a sacred site today.

The Ajanta Caves are also far more extensive than Petra. There are 29 caves, and in many of them you will find an Ajanta Temple dedicated to one of more of the aspects of the Lord Buddha. They are not, however, as extensive as the 600 remaining Buddhist cave temples in Mogao, China that date from the fourth and fourteenth centuries AD. The older Caves of Ajanta date to the second century BC, and comprise both Mahayana (based both on the Buddha and other medicine Buddhas, with many rituals) and Theravda (based on the historical Gautauma Buddha, with few rituals) traditions.

Tourists who take Ajanta Cave tours also often visit the nearby Ellora Temples and Caves. As in the Ellora Caves, there are Ajanta cave paintings and sculptures that are masterpieces of Buddhist art. Used by Buddhist monks as monasteries (complete with residence halls), prayer halls, and temples for about nine centuries, they were mysteriously abandoned and lost until rediscovery in 1819 by English tiger hunters.

The Caves of Ajanta are numbered from east to west, and there is a fantastic viewpoint on the other side of the Waghora River with incredible views across to the entire horseshoe-shaped cliff in which they were carved. You can be dropped off here, hike down the footpath and up to the caves, and then be picked up in the parking lot after exploring them. This is a fairly difficult hike, and only for those in good shape. It brings you to a position to explore the caves in reverse numerical order. This allows you to avoid the crowds, as most people start with number 1, which is closest to the parking lot.

Amer Fort

Elephant Ride at Amer Fort

Elephant Ride at Amer FortForemost on your list of excursions must be the Amer Fort. Located 11kms. away from Jaipur,this magnificent fort stands gracefully amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway,with its awe inspiring ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake. Most visitors come
to Amer Fort on elephant back, which makes the trip to this magnificent fort even more spectacular. One can find the distinct Mughal architectural influence in the parapets. One has to cross a number of gates to arrive at Man Singh's Palace. There is a marble temple where the deity of Shilamata Yashoreshwari is installed. Originally the statute is of mother Goddess Kali of Bengal. In 1604, when Man Singh Captured Bengal, he brought the goddess to Amber. In the days of yore, cows, goats, and buffaloes were sacrificed here but Raja Sawai Jai Singh stopped this ritual.

The Amer Fort is one of the finest specimens of Rajput architecture and in the days of yore, it used to be the capital of the erstwhile Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh while renovations were carried out by Sawai Jai Singh.

One can find the distinct Mughal architectural influence in the parapets. One has to cross a number of gates to arrive at Man Singh's Palace. There is a marble temple where the deity of Shilamata Yashoreshwari is installed. Originally the statute is of mother Goddess Kali of Bengal. In 1604, when Man Singh Captured Bengal, he brought the goddess to Amber. In the days of yore, cows, goats, and buffaloes were sacrificed here but Raja Sawai Jai Singh stopped this ritual.

To the south is the Ganesh Pole, which is replete with intricate mosaic and paintings. There is a gate which leads to Andar Mahal or Jenana Mahal which is renowned for its outstanding lattice work. There is also the Sheesh Mahal or Mirror Castle renowned for its mirrored engravings. There is also the Sohag Temple and one must admit that the latticed works on the windows are absolutely top class. It is from the windows of Sohag  Temple that the Queens used to view the festivities and pageantry.Moving on to the western side one comes across Sukh Niwas or the hall of pleasure. It is famed for its while marbled works and the cool air that emanates from the adjoining spring is indeed the very epitome of pleasure.

The palace of Raja Man Singh is absolutely gorgeous. The exquisite ivory works, the stone engraving and the paintings in the dining room are all majestic and eye catching.One can also get a glimpse of King Biharimal's kingdom's ruins. The Krishna temple inside the fort is believed tohave been visited by Meerabai. The pillars and panel bars artistically depict stories from Puranas.Visits to the Fort museum located to the north bank of the Maota Lake have many precious artifacts and handicrafts. The Dilram garden too is strategically located and in the days of yore, the royal guests were entertained here at this magnificent garden.

Nainital

Nainital

Nainital is a famous hill station in Uttrakhand state and situated in the Himalaya. Nainital is situated in a valley that contains a pear shaped lake. During summers Nainital’s temperature is – maximum 27° C and the minimum temperature is 7° C. In winter Nainital’s temperature is – maximum 15° C and the minimum is -3° C. Nainital lake is known as Tri rishi sarovar, hints about three rishis – Atri, Pulaha and Pulastya. Nainital was founded in 1841. The Naini lake is the one of other sixty four shakti peeths. From top of the Himalaya you can see the magnificent views of the south and north plain.

Naina Devi Temple : – Nainital is known as the one of sixty four Shakti Peeths, here one of body parts fell down when Lord Shiva was carrying the body of Goddess Parvati (Sati). Eyes of the Goddess were fallen in Nainital. Naina Devi temple is a religious place for all Hindus. This temple was reconstructed after 1880s earthquake. You will get an amazing view of the hill station from the temple by overlooking the lake.

Naini Lake : – This lake is a tourist hot spot and situated in the heart of the city. It is an eye – shaped lake and works as a magnet to attract visitors. Here you can enjoy the boating in the surrounding beauty. The lake’s north end is called as Mallital and the south end is called as Tallital. There are two banks, some shops and a post office on the lake bridge.

Governor’s House : – governor’s house was built in British era (1899). It was at the residence of the governor and it was built in Victorian Gothic style. It is an architectural monument and adding beauty with its lawns, swimming pool, golf course etc. If you want to visit this place you have taken the permission.

Nainital offers the visitor a memorable stay anytime of the year.Nainital is one of the most prominent hill resorts in the Indian subcontinent.
           

Nainital tourism provides for boating and yachting in Naina Lake. Fishing is also permitted with prior permission from the local authorites. Nainital located at an altitude of 1,938mts above sea level; Nainital derives its name from Naini Lake, a prominent tourist spot of Nainital. Nainital is located in the Kumaon region and is popularly known as the Lake District of India. Naini Lake holds a lot of significance especially among the Hindus as it is believed to be one of the 64 Shakti Peeths, where some parts of the burned body of Sati (Parvati) fell here while being carried by Lord Shiva. Nainital was founded by a European businessman, P. Barron who was in awe with the beauty of the Naini Lake. Nainital is famous for the Naini Lake where it is believed that Lord Shiva performed his tandava with Parvati’s body. The Naini peak or the China peak is the highest in Nainital with a height of 2611mts.

HYDERABAD

HYDERABAD

Hyderabad is the wonderful known capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. This one of the largest urban city of India is famous for many things. The area of Hyderabad is 650 square kilometres. It has turned as the highest rising city of India and its sixth-most populous urban agglomeration makes it different then other cities of India. There is one more name of the city such Pearls palace of India or City of Pearls.

The founder of the Hyderabad was Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established the city in 1591 AD. The major concern of establishing the city at this corner was the banks of river Musi located in the Deccan region. The unique society and culture with different language, lifestyle, and structural design gave the diverse place in the nation. Because of Hyderabad its nearest city Secunderabad is also turned as the favourite spot for accommodation and tourism. This twin city has become the first choice for tourist and many other things.

 

Birla Temple

This city was a global center of the pearls and diamond trade though today it is also the finest global center for the Information Technology industry. The other trades such as bio pharmaceutical industry and the real estate grown with higher rates. The pace of development of the Hyderabad attracts people from different cities to shift to Hyderabad or Secunderabad. It is moreover a birth place of the Telugu Film Industry which is also known as Tollywood.The historical sites visit of Hyderabad can be dissimilar experience of a person. The UNESCO pacific site  Chowmahalla Palace is most visiting spot of this city. There are many other tourist hotspots carrying lots of appealing things to discover about the culture of the Nizam’s and early rulers of the city.