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A Travel Guide to Taj Mahal It is said that with Taj Mahal, Mughal Architecture reached its zenith. A UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site, Taj Mahal in Agra is a symmetrically flawless charbagh mausoleum constructed entirely using white marble. Taj Mahal was recently voted as one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is probably the most famous building in the world. Its picture has covered many magazines and travel brochures The Taj Mahal is an elegant historical monument, located in the city of Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in India, which holds a capturing distinction from architecture of pre-Islamic India and Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The dense marble walls, heavy lintels and corbelled arches sum up the Islamic culture�s formal themes. With elements from Persian, Indian and Islamic culture, The Taj Mahal is one of the finest works of Mughal architectures. Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Built by: Shah Jahan Built in: 1632�1653 Highlights:

If you are in between planning your visit to India, but are not very sure about which months to choose for the visit. I would immediately suggest you with November. During this time, the weather starts becoming cooler and dryer, and the full moon in November is considered to be very auspicious. This is the month for all kinds of tourist activities like trekking, bird watching, rafting , hiking and mountaineering etc. Another reason for me suggesting November is that there are a lot of fairs and festivals all over the country. West and central regions of India are thriving with many fairs and festivals in November. In reference to the above conversation I made a detailed list of all the festivals celebrated in India during November. Diwali Diwali, famed as the festival of lights is one of the prominent festival of India which marks the beginning of Hindu New Year but also the victory of darkness over light. During this festive celebration the homes as decked with a lot of bright lightin

Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Delhi. The Red sandstone fortifications of the enormous Red Fort which rises 33-m above the shouts and screams of Old Delhi, acts as a reminder of the glorious power and spectacle of the Mughal emperors, and thus it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, every year. It is also the largest monument in Old Delhi. Red Fort, Delhi by alexfurr - Photo courtesy Wikipedia Location: Red Fort is located at Netaji Subhash Marg in Chandni Chowk, which is a very popular site of Old Delhi. Built by: Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor. Built in: During the 17th Century. Highlights: Sound and light show depicting Mughal Empires, Indian war memorial Museum How to Reach: From the capital city, local transport is easily available to the Red Fort. Besides the Delhi Metro Chandni Chowk station is the nearest metro station to the Red Fort from where reach the fort within 10 minutes by road. From the Delhi airport you can reach the

One of the most famous temples of India, located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Ganesh.  Built by Laxman Vithu Patil, the temple welcomes devotees from all around the country and the world to attend religious ceremonies throughout the day and to pay their respects to the Lords. It is currently the richest temple of India. Siddhi Vinayak Temple is the 4th richest temple in India Location: Situated in Prabhdevi, Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra. Built by: Laxman Vithu Patil Built in: 19 November 1801 Highlights: Shopping stalls at Phool Gali, Lord Ganesh Aartis and other temple rituals, Special events during Angaraki and Sankashti Chaturthi. How to Reach: From the city of Mumbai, local transport is easily available to reach Prabhdevi locality, where Siddhivinayak Temple is situated. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at a distance of 25 km from where you can easily avail au

When you are travelling to India, it is better to be prepared and pack-well. India is a developing country and has conservative dressing standards. There it is very important that you should carry all essentials and bring appropriate clothes apart from all the necessary documents. Following are 10 packing tips for traveling in India: Tips for packing for traveling in India. Photo courtesy amillionlives.net 1. Luggage Your itinerary will decide the type of luggage which is suitable for your travel to India. If there is not much of walking around and you are planning to visit the main cities, you can carry a suitcase. On the other hand, if you trip is going to include a lot of walking then it is better that you opt for a backpack to keep the burden levels low. 2. Money You must be aware that Indian currency is highly regulated and you cannot get your hands on it outside India, thus it would be better if you carry some currency for exchanging it for Indian rupees once you reach Indian ai

If summers make you feel devastated then Ooty is the right place to visit during summers. The magnificent destination of Ooty is located in the Nilgiri Hills of the Tamil Nadu state of India. The economy of the town is based by and large on agriculture and tourism, and is also a prime manufacturer of medicines and photographic films. The small hilly town is very well connected to the all parts of the country by means of railways and roadways. Botanical Garden in Ooty is one of the most visited attractions in Ooty: Photo Courtesy Ootyindia.com Many a Ooty travel guide earns quite a lot better than other natives as there are various beautiful and historic places to visit in Ooty that catch the attention of the domestic and international tourists. The place is 535 km from Chennai and 80 km from Coimbatore. It is situated on the NH, National highway 67. With a frequent bus service, the town is very convenient to reach from many of the towns of Tamil Nadu. The Railway station in Ooty is Udh

Once ill-fam ed as Kalapani (the Black Waters) related to the atrocities given by the British rulers to the revolutionaries and political prisioners, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have come a long way to now becoming a popular tourist as well as a honeymoon and winter holiday destination in India . Andaman and Nicobar Island A relaxed tropical island, Andaman and Nicobar Inlands is renowned for tranquil beaches, exotic corals and marine life, remains of Stone age culture and a stimulating colonial history. These  mystifying islands are located 1000 km away from the eastern coast of India in the Bay of Bengal. A territory consisting of a total of 572 islands has exotic flora and fauna. Out of these 36 are inhabited and a major chunk of the Nicobar Islands is out of the reach of tourists. The capital of the territory, covering an area of around 8,073 sq km has Port Blair, an Andamanese town as its capital. While Car Nicobar, also called Malacca is the capital of Nicobar Island. This