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guide, india tour options, india online travel, india online tour, india travel information, india travel, tourism in india, tourism of india, india online tours, india tour packages, indian tour packages, indian tour" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="aurangabad"></a> Aurangabad Today Aurangabad, it is known for some of the finest colleges and university in Maharashtra. And it is the fastest growing industrial town in India. But the charm and glory of its long past has not been lost. And its heritage is rich and varied - the result of the artistic and cultural influences of several dynasties since its first Stone Age inhabitants.The city experiences extreme climate; hot summers and cold winters. The tourists season extends right through the year but the best time to visit is October to March. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/mysore-palace-banglore.jpg" alt="Mysore Palace,Banglore, india tour operator, indian tour operator, india travel agency, travel agency serving india, indian travel agent, india travel agents, tour package, package travel india, india travel packages, india tour itinerary, india travel guide, india travel destination, india tour guide, india tour options, india online travel, india online tour, india travel information, india travel, tourism in india, tourism of india, india online tours, india tour packages, indian tour packages, indian tour" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="bangalore"></a>Bangalore An air-conditioned city, a garden city, the Silicon Valley of India, the fastest developing city in the world, these are some of the attributes used to describe this beautiful city which has a lot to offer you. A dynamic Happening city, with innumerable cultural events organized every evening, you can choose from a Hindustan vocal concert, of a Carnatic Veena recital, or fusion music to pure western classical music, a play, or an exhibition of a famous painter. You can taste of Bangalore. But the connoisseur can take his pick from any of the multicuisine restaurants of the city, Bangalore is also known as the city of Golf Courses.. <a target="" name="badami"></a>Badami Badami also has eighteen inscriptionsranging from the sixth to the sixteenth century. After you have exclaimed over the beautiful sculptures and admired the exquisite carvings, stop by at the museum set up by the Archaeological Survey of India.Rock-cut cave temples, gateways, forts, inscriptions, sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. The capital of the Early Chalukyas, Badami (also known as Vatapi), is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a Ravine between two rocky hills. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/pecock-bharatpur.jpg" alt="Peacock,Bharatpur , india tour operator, indian tour operator, india travel agency, travel agency serving india, indian travel agent, india travel agents, tour package, package travel india, india travel packages, india tour itinerary, india travel guide, india travel destination, india tour guide, india tour options, india online travel, india online tour, india travel information, india travel, tourism in india, tourism of india, india online tours, india tour packages, indian tour packages, indian tour" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="bharatpur"></a>Bharatpur The legends say that the place was named as Bharatpur after the name of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, whose other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family deity of the Bharatpur rulers, Laxman's name is engraved onthe state arms and the seals. The city and the fort have been believed to be founded by Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan. Maharaja Surajmal took over from Khemkaran, the son of Rustam and established the empire. He fortified the city by building a massive wall around the city. <a target="" name="bikaner"></a>Bikaner Bikaner's history date backs to 1488A.D. when a Rathore Prince. Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur(1459A.D.) Rao Jodhaji, established his kingdom here. Rao Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Jodhaji had five sons but rao Bikaji was the most enterprising of them. The well of Bikaner-an important source of water are another attraction of the city. These are built on high plinth with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from a distance. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/kapelesshwara-temple-chennai.jpg" alt="Kapelesshwara Temple Chennai, Chennai Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="chennai"></a>Chennai Madras, now called Chennai, the first city of Tamil Nadu, is comparatively a new city. The erstwhile villages of Mylapore, Triplicane, Ezhambur (Egmore), etc., all now a part of Chennai, have a recorded historical past centuries older than Chennai. Chennai, the present gateway to the South of India, is, however, only about 350 years old. Chennai is ever growing, changing and pulsating with new activities. The city of today, one of the great metropolitan cities of the world, and the fourth largest city in India, grew from the Fort that Francis Day and his superior Andrew Cogan of East India Company built on a narrow spit of no-man's land that Day's dubash Beri Thimanna negotiated with the local governor of the Vijayangar Empire. The approximately 5-square kilometer sand strip Day was granted has now grown into a city of about 170 sq.kms. with a population of about 6 million. <a target="" name="chikmagalur"></a>Chikmagalur Nestled in the Baba Budan hills, Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises .hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms. Situated 251 kms from Bangalore, Chikmagalur is a trekker's delight, with its rugged mountain trails. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/chittaurgarh-fort-rajasthan.jpg" alt="Chittaurgarh Fort, Chittaurgarh Travel Guide " align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="chittaurgarh"></a>Chittaurgarh Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on an 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/cochin-madras.jpg" alt="Cochin ,Cochin Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="cochin"></a>Cochin Cochin a leisurely walk through the city is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history.Its reputation as a seafaring commercial town was such that Nicolas Conti, an Italian traveller of the Middle Ages remarked: If China is where you make your money, then Kochi surely is the place to spend it. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The result of these cultural influences are seen in the many examples of Indo European architecture that still exist here. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/goa-beach-india.jpg" alt="Goa Beach ,Goa Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="goa"></a>Goa Goa which was liberated on 19th December, 1961 alongwhh Daman and Diu from 451 years Portuguese Colonial Rule, became the 25th State of the Indian Union when it was conferred Statehood on 30th May, 1987. The State of Goa has a Legislative Assembly with a strength of 40 elected members. Besides, Goa has three elected representatives in the Central Parliament. The Governor is the Head of the State and is advised by a Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister. Panaji, a small picturesque town on the left bank of river Mandovi, is the seat of the State Administration. However, for administrative purposes, the State has been divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao respectively, and six divisions comprising 11 Talukas.. <a target="" name="hospet"></a>Hospet 340 kms from Bangalore lies Hospet. Its tourist importance lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijayanagar Empire, situated about 13 kms away. The Tungabhadra Dam here harnesses the sweet waters of the Tungabhadra River. At the base of the dam is a garden styled along Japanese lines. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/desert-festival-jaisalmer.jpg" alt="Desert Festival, Jaisalmer Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="jaisalmer"></a>Jaisalmer Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands with all its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, lord Krishna- the head of Yadav clan foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill, His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156AD. When Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill Bhatti Rajputs of Jaisalmer were fedual chief who lived off the forced levy on the caravans laden with precious silks and spices that crossed the territory enroute Delhi-or Sind. These seems to be straight out of the "Tales of the Arabian Night ' still enchants. <a target="" name="jispa"></a>Jispa Jipsa is situated 20 km from Keylong in a region described by travellers as strange, exciting and primitive. Set on the banks of the Bhaga river which has sufficient trout to interest keen anglers, Jipsa has a rest house and a mountaineer hut for those who want to stay over. There is also a big camping ground next to the river for the more adventurous. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/backwaters-kumarakom.jpg" alt="Backwaters at Kumarakom, Kumarakom Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="kumarakom"></a>Kumarakom (10 km from Kottayam): A voyage north of Alappuzha takes you to the rich green, sleepy little village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad lake. An enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, Kumarakom provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/road-leh-ladhakh.jpg" alt="Road To Leh, Leh Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="leh"></a>Leh Leh has quite a few interesting places on offer. You could start with the captivating Leh Palace that rises from the edge of a hill overlooking the town and stretches out towards the indigo sky. Irrevocably reminiscent of a picture-postcard of Lhasas Potala Palace, this deserted edifice has a definite mystical quality about it. <img src="/web/20070401201354im_/http://www.emagicofindia.com/gifs/meenakshi-temple-madurai.jpg" alt="Meenakshi Temple, Madurai Travel Guide" align="RIGHT" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="139" height="101"><a target="" name="madurai"></a>Madurai Madurai's origin and name emerge from a misty and lovely legend. In a forest near a lotus pond, Indra, King of Gods, Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam. 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