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Top Five Places to Visit in India

Kerala -“God’s own country” is one of the most beautiful state in India. This is a pleasant state in the Western Ghats attracting many tourists each year. The geographic area includes lots of beaches, dense forests and back waters. Kerala is also referred to as the “Spice garden of India” due to its major produce of cardamoms, cashews and coconuts. Several iconic places in Kerala such as Kochi city, Kovalam beach, Thiruvananthapuram city, Alapuzha beach, Kannur, Thrissur are incredible tourist spots. Being a multicultural place, there are several churches, temples, mosques which attracts tourists of all religion. Kashmir Valley “Heaven on earth”, “Swiss of the east” are the common names to the state of Kashmir. It’s a beautiful state with lush green lands in summer and beautiful snow in the winter. Being surrounded by the Himalayan ranges it’s a perfect spot for snow hiking and trekking. Punjab’s river Jhelum flows through the capital city of Srinagar contributing to the gorgeous look to Kashmir valley. The lake of Dhal is a popular boating spot for centuries. Other than the natural beauty, Kashmir valley is a natural source of saffron, fruits and vegetables. As a tourist you can definitely enjoy these natural foods along with the natural beauty of the valley. Ladakh Yet another piece of natural beauty in the Himalayan range is Ladakh. It has beautiful lakes and passes that have been sites of interests for ages. Buddhism is the religion followed in this region, and you could get a good glimpse of those monasteries and enjoy the silence of meditation. The wonderful landscape attracts tourists for cycling, mountaineering, skiing and paragliding. The natives are well talented in handmade products that could be a good choice of souvenirs. Though the beauty of Ladakh is appealing, it never comes without its own perils. Be aware of those dangers in the roads and bridges that slide down to deep valleys. Goa Goa has always been the best tourist spot in India. Goa is famous for its beaches and parties. Being ruled by Portuguese for years, Goa reflects the remains of that western culture.  There are several beaches in Goa especially Anjuna, Curly which are must visits for those beach lovers. Convents, church of Saint Francis of Assisi, basilica of Jesus exhibits the true Christian culture of the city. There are several local markets that sell handmade ornaments and home decors made of sea shells. Goa’s rich culture offers variety of food stuffs that you can taste in the road side shops or why not even pop into those lavish parties. Rajasthan Rajasthan with its rich history and varied climatic conditions is the largest state in India. It offers several places of interest, Jaipur topping the list. Jaipur, the capital city also known as the pink city hosts the Hawa Mahal, a must see of the real architectural sense of the Rajputs. Rajasthan is a blend of Muslim and Hindu Rajput culture and this can well be felt in their architecture, food and clothing. There are several forts in Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner which are the sought after places for tourists. There are also several wildlife reserves, that dwells the rare species of animals like black bucks and chinkara. The glass articles, Jaipur jewelleries, the embroidery outfits are good collections to your shopping cart. So folks, Hurry now and book your tickets for a memorable trip of your lifetime! If you find this article useful, please share it using one of the below buttons. You can follow the author in Google+ for more interesting articles.

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Five Must See Places in Hyderabad

Presenting below the most awaited article on Places to Visit in Hyderabad. Golkonda: Home of diamonds like Kohinoor, Golkonda also called as Shepherd’s hill is a ruined remains of the capital city of Golkonda, ruled by Qutub king Ibrahim during 16th century. More than a ruined fort, Golkonda is a little city in itself. Learn the rich history of Golkonda before you visit, otherwise, walking around this fort would be meaningless. There is also a light show in the evening – plan to visit Golkonda after 3 pm and you can spend the rest of the evening in this marvelous remains of history. The aerial view of entire Hyderabad from Golkonda and the splendid use of acoustics in the fort are highlights . The fort is huge and stretches for few kilometers, so wear comfortable shoes. Hyderabad is a hot city, bring a hat and sun glass with you. If you are not used to mosquitoes in India, you should bring a mosquito cream. The entry fee is less than $5 and it is definitely one of the places that you don’t want to miss in Hyderabad. Birla Mandhir: Devoted to lord Vishnu, Birla Mandhir is built with 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani Marble. Birla Mandhir is one of the cleanest and well managed temples in India. Visit this serene temple in the early morning to bring out the spiritual person in you. The sculpture of god in sanctum sanctorum is carved in pure black marble and 11 ft tall. The sculptures chiseled to perfection is a major highlight. Camera is not allowed inside the temple premise. Enjoy walking around the temple with barefoot. Salar Jung Museum: Salar Jung is one of the three national museums in India that has more than 1 million objects. It is certainly not the biggest museum, but it has a amazing collection of sculptures, paintings, carvings, manuscripts and ceramics from various countries. The museum contains some of the rare Indian collectibles like wardrobe of Tipu Sultan, Aurangzeb’s sword and paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. The statue of the veiled Rebecca chiseled in marble will mesmerize you. The museum is open except on Fridays. If you are a museum lover, Salar Jung will stay in your mind for rest of your life. Charminar: Charminar, a global symbol for Hyderabad is one of the most recognized structures in India. The area surrounding Charminar is also called Charminar is one of the busiest place in Hyderabad surrounded by traffic and pollution. As a tourist, that is probably the last thing you want to see. Though this place has lost its heritage and it’s merely a bazaar now, you just can’t miss this place due to its rich history. Pearls and bangles in the shopping area is very famous among tourists. A visit to Hyderabad would be incomplete without visiting Charminar! Ramoji Film City: Ramoji film city is one of the world’s largest film city situated at about 25 kilometers from Hyderabad. Well maintained and nicely planned, the film city offers wide variety of packages to spend your day. Worth spending a day here though it’s pricy.

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Travel Planner for India – Finally!

What is the best mode of transportation from one city to another in India? Should you take a Train or car to go to that remote city where your close friend is getting married? How much would it cost to go via flight and then take a train? RoutePlanner, a new travel planner tool from MakeMyTrip.com group is here to plan your travel better. To begin with you need to feed the start and end points. I planned to travel from Delhi to a town called Theni in Southern Tamil Nadu. I am surprised by the accuracy of the results. The tool performs some permutations and combinations and displays all the possible results. By default, the results are displayed sorted by their Route Rank which is based on the combination of travel convenience, duration and cost. RoutePlanner is straight forward and user friendly and could be very helpful to plan your travel to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India. The tool is currently in Beta stage and uses Google Maps API to gather information. Have you used this tool? Was it useful? Share your experience with us in comments.

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Flower Market in Madurai, South India

Madurai, the temple town, located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu is one of the most sacred places in India.  The flower market in Madurai is one of the often ignored places by tourists in Madurai. I was amazed by the number of flower varieties available in this flower market. Get there early in the morning, otherwise you are going to miss most of the flowers. The flowers in Madurai Flower market are grown in the districts of Madurai, Dindugal, Theni and Virudhunagar. Valli a flower retailer explained, “Flowers are primarily used as offering to God and used by women to adorn their hair. Flowers are in high demand during elections in India. With the influence of western culture, roses are in much demand to make bouquets”. Madurai Jasmine: Jasmine from Madurai, locally called Madurai Malli is as famous as the Italian Pizza or German Cars. Jasmine in Indian culture is used as a gift when meeting new couple. Don’t miss to offer Madurai Malli to your lady love and woo her. International Recognition of Madurai Flower Market: Jasmine and rose play a key role in fragrance manufacturing industry. French perfume creator Christian Dior of famous fashion house Dior visits Madurai Flower Market every year as an inspiration and to imbibe the Madurai fragrances into his creations. He quoted, the fragrance of the Jasmine from Madurai soil is unique to its soil. How to get there: Flower Market in Madurai is located few meters away from the Maatuthavani Bus stand. All inbound buses to Maatuthavani bus stand from the city goes via Flower Market. If you are not familiar with the city, take a cab. It will not cost more than $5 from your hotel room in the city. Have you been to Madurai? Share your experiences in comments.

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