Brindavan Garden Mysore

May 18th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Brindavan Garden Mysore

In other place worth visiting in Mysore is the Brindavan gardens. It is constructed adjacent to the KRS dam. The dam is built across the mighty river Kaveri. The garden was completed in that year 1932; five years after the construction began. The plan for the garden was laid down by the then Dewan of Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail. It is estimated that over 2 million people visit the Brindavan gardens, which greatly has an influence on the overall people visiting Mysore. It occupies a total space of 60 acres. The main attraction of the garden is its colored water from things and several kinds of plants. There is no entry fee for visitors and it is open to all. A recent renovation was undertaken by spending over five crore rupees. It also has been digitized music fountain

Haji Ali Dargah

May 16th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a rich Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca.

As per the legends, surrounding his life, once the Saint saw a poor woman crying on the road, holding an empty vessel. He asked her what the problem was. She sobbed that her husband would thrash her since she had stumbled and accidentally spilled the oil she was carrying. He asked her to take him to the spot where she lost the oil. There, he jabbed a finger into the soil and the oil gushed out. The overjoyed woman filled up the vessel and went home.
Later, Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari had a recurring – and disturbing – dream that he had injured Earth by his act. Full of remorse, he soon fell ill and directed his followers to cast the coffin carrying his body into the Arabian Sea, once he died. Haji Ali left this world during his journey to Mecca and miraculously the casket carrying his body, floated back to these shores, getting stuck in the string of rocky islets just off the shore of Worli. Thus, the Dargah was constructed there.
On Thursdays and Fridays, the shrine is visited by at least 40,000 pilgrims. Irrespective of faith and religion, people visit the ‘dargah’ to get the blessings of the legendary saint. Sometimes, especially on Fridays, people may find various sufi musicians performing a form of devotional music called Qawwali at the Dargah.

Sonmarg-A Swarg on Earth

April 29th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Sonamarg is also a very popular tourist destination. Sonamarg is located in Jammu and Kashmir at about 87 Kms away from Srinagar. It is located at an altitude of 3,000 mtr above sea level and is a very picturesque town for honeymooners and travelers. Sonmarg actually means ‘ meadow of gold ‘ and is an ideal destination for people who wish for camping on a hill station. The exotic flora of the region is nurtured by the Sindh river. Sonmarg is the gateway to Ladakh. In winters the whole valley is covered with a white snow blanket that enhances the beauty of this picturesque hill station.

Brindavan Garden Mysore

April 29th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Brindavan Garden Mysore

In other place worth visiting in Mysore is the Brindavan gardens. It is constructed adjacent to the KRS dam. The dam is built across the mighty river Kaveri. The garden was completed in that year 1932; five years after the construction began. The plan for the garden was laid down by the then Dewan of Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail. It is estimated that over 2 million people visit the Brindavan gardens, which greatly has an influence on the overall people visiting Mysore. It occupies a total space of 60 acres. The main attraction of the garden is its colored water from things and several kinds of plants. There is no entry fee for visitors and it is open to all. A recent renovation was undertaken by spending over five crore rupees. It also has been digitized music fountain.

Ethipotala Water falls in Andhra Pradesh

April 25th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Ethipotala Water falls is amoung the raising tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh. Apart from the locals It was not very famous among outside people till recently. But now it is frequently visited by foreigners. Nestling amid lush green surroundings, Ethipotala Waterfalls situvated around 11km from Nagarjunasagar. 70 feet waterfall cascading from Chandravanka hills is close to many Buddhist sites which attracts more people to this region. This site is used for breeding of crocodiles and you can easily site a crocodile just lying on the banks. Ethipotala Waterfalls is also a great place for mild trekking and camping along with refreshing nature sightseeing.

The Levitating Stone of Shivapur

April 19th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Mysterious Places to Visit in India. The Levitating Stone of Shivapur, Maharshtra :

Shivapur is a small place in Maharashtra famous for its levitating stone. Legends say that “Qamar Ali” renowned for his power on his deathbed requested people around to place a circular stone near his tomb and said that “when 11 men place their right index fingers under the stone and then jointly call my name, I will cause it to rise higher than their heads.” When handled singly, no one has been able to lift or move the stone, but when touched by 11 men chanting “Qamar Ali Darveeeesh!” the stone (like a living thing) flies up in the air, a foot above their heads.

Valley of Flowers – The Kohinoor in the Himalayan Crown

April 19th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Valley of Flowers – The Kohinoor in the Himalayan Crown

Nestled high in West Himalaya, the Valley of Flowers is renowned for its meadows of alpine flowers and captivating natural beauty. Located in the Uttarakhand state, the entire Valley of Flowers is endowed with multicolored species of flowers, green pastures, beautiful waterfalls, landscapes and a strong aroma that drapes the valley in intoxication. Spread over 87.5 square kilometers, Valley of flowers was declared a national park in 1982 and a World Heritage Site.

Omkareshwar Temple

April 4th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Religious, Travel India

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Omkareshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Shiva. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river; the shape of the island is said to be like the Hindu ? symbol. There are two temples here, one to Omkareshwar (whose name means “Lord of Omkaara or the Lord of the Om Sound”) and one to Amareshwar (whose name means “Immortal lord” or “lord of the Immortals or Devas”). But as per the sloka on dwadash jyotirligam, Mamleshwar is the jyotirling, which is on other side of Narmada river.

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Bandhavgarh National Park-Tigers Den

April 4th, 2012 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

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Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the wild life sanctuaries in the Indian state Madhya Pradesh. The national park is situated at 197 km away north-east of Jabalpur. This wild life park derived its very name from an ancient fort in the area. Bandhawgarh National Park belongs to the Vindhyan mountain ranges of central India and it boasts to have the highest density of tiger population in the country. Now there are about 46 to 52 tigers one can spot here. n the Bandhavgarh National Park the visitors can be entered on elephant back apart from the four wheelers.

Delhi haat-In City Tourist place

June 16th, 2011 by User | No Comments | Filed in Travel India

Location

It is located in the heart of Delhi, one near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sri Aurobindo Marg, opposite INA Market on Sri Aurobindo Marg, and another at Netaji Subash Place, adjacent to Netaji Subash Place Metro Station.
Tickets

Cost of ticket is Rs.15/- for adult and Rs.5/- for child.
Main Attraction & Significance
There are as many as 62 stalls located within the complex. Craftsmen from different corners of India come over here to showcase their products. The products are reasonably priced. The shops and stalls are allotted to the sellers for 15 days and is then rotated so that other sellers get an opportunity to exhibit and sell their products.
The different kinds of items that are sold in the Dilli Haat in Delhi include footwear made from camel skin, brassware, sandalwood and rosewood carvings, handloom items, woolen and silk items, draperies, articles made from stone, ornaments and others. Every product is unique and is a fine example of the skills of the Indian craftsmen.
Apart from these, there are several stalls where you can get to savor Indian food. The Dilli Haat has a food plaza where you can get to taste the culinary delights from the different parts of India. Food festivals are often held over here also from time to time.
Dilli Haat at Delhi can be considered as an upgraded version of the traditional village market. Where on one hand it gives an exposure to the artisans of the country, on the other hand it gives a clear picture of Indian art and culture.
The products that are offered at Delhi Haat are:
  • Rosewood and sandalwood carvings
  • Embellished camel hide footwear
  • Sophisticated fabric and drapery
  • Gems
  • Beads
  • Brassware
  • Metal crafts
  • Silk fabrics
  • Wool fabrics
  • Terracotta
  • Jewellery
  • Blue pottery
Nearby Tourist Attractions
  • India Gate
  • Safdarjung Tomb
  • Lodi Gardens
  • Chaunsath Khamba