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One of the most ancient temples of India, Somnath temple or the Somnath Mahadev Temple enjoys a favourable location in the west Indian state of Gujarat. Around 79 km from Junagadh district,  this renowned temple lies on the country�s western coast. This temple that has survived the tests of time, holds a lot of importance for the followers of the Hindu religion. The history states that this temple was looted of its wealth and structure by several conquerors. There are various stories about the origin and subsistence of the temple. Somnath Temple, Gujarat by BeautifulEyes - Photo courtesy Wikipedia Somnath Temple - Fast facts Location - 79 kilometres from Junagadh in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval Built by �  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (present structure) Built in - 1951 (present structure- 7th reconstruction) Highlights � 4-day Kartik Purnima Fair, �Jay Somnath� Sound and Light Show : 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm and Aarti : 7.00 am, 12.00 noon and 7.00 pm Best time to visit - October to March

Come December and India becomes one of the global tourist hot spots. Best places to visit in India in December not just include beaches and Himalayas, it is also the best time to visit the famed golden triangle tour circuit of India as well as Rajasthan - which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India when it comes to foreign tourist arrivals - in its entirety. We bring to you the ultimate list of best places to visit in India in December to assist you in planning your trip to India. Read on or go straight to: Our List of Places to Visit in India in December and Tour Packages Best Places in India to Visit In December  Jaipur The vibrant Pink City, Jaipur is at its beguiling best in December. The weather is perfect to pay a visit to bustling capital city of Rajasthan . Explore the magnificent architecture of the forts, palaces and temples, built under the influence of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. Amer fort , City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaigarh F

Most of the overseas tourists have a stereotypical image of India in their minds. Several layers of perceptions and myths about India separate it from the real India. Before embarking on our task of separating myths about India from real India, let us narrate for you a short story: The story mentioned below is purely fictional but there is a strong chance it bears resemblance to certain real entities living or dead, which is a matter of pure coincidence. Mr. John Matthews, living in Kentucky, USA, was planning a trip to a foreign unknown land with his family. While watching news one evening, he saw a turban wearing foreign leader shaking hands with Mr. Barrack Obama. And it was then, at that instant, he decided to visit India. But he was a careful chap, and will not simply take his family to a country before researching about it. He bought books, read blogs, Web pages, Articles, News Updates, Stories� everything he could manage to find on India in 8 days. But when he visited India, all