Tourism in India

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal of India - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction.

Gateway of India Mumbai

The Gateway of India Mumbai is built from yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete. The central dome is 48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above ground at its highest point. The construction was completed in 1924, and the Gateway was opened on December 4, 1924 by the Viceroy.

Jaipur

Jaipur known as the pink city of India is a land of culture, traditions and a very sound history. Maharaja Jai Singh founded Jaipur city and ruled from 1699-1744. Jaipur is also known as the land of Forts and Palaces. A Bengali artist Vidyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city.

Delhi

Delhi, one of India's fastest growing cities, has spread far beyond the "seven cities" created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the Yamuna and now straddles the river. Remnants of the past survive cheek -by-jowl with skyscrapers, residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country.

Jammu Kashmir

Jammu Kashmir, which is truly termed as the paradise on the earth. The lakes and Leh Ladakh from rugged terrain to snow-capped mountains and from monasteries to art galleries, tours to Leh (Ladakh) allow tourists to explore the beauty of the land. It is a perfect base for adventure enthusiasts to try their hands at trekking and mountaineering.

Shimla

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is positioned in the northwest Himalayas. Enclosed all over by lush green woods of oak, pine and fur.

Thar Desert

Thar Desert is located in Western India and South Eastern Pakistan. The landforms of Thar Desert are divided into three major regions - Sand Covered Thar, Plains and Hills. The Great Thar Desert spreads across the state of Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat in western India. Covering about 2,59,000sq km, the desert is interspersed with hillocks, gravel, salt marshes and some lakes.

Goa

Goa, a tiny emerald land, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches and temples famous for its architecture, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu, has an ideal tourist profile. Located along the western coast of India that was formally a Portuguese colony. Get swept away by the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, sunbathe and stroll along it's wide and serene beaches, Goa is the place to spend a much needed holiday.

Orissa

Orissa is home to a rich culture and heritage. There are a number of monuments and destinations in Orissa that make the state one of the popular tourist destinations in India. Besides the natural beauty, there are a number of religious (sacred) places in Orissa that are closely related with Hindusm, Buddhism and Jainism.