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Friday 3 August 2018

Top 10 Places in Delhi for Couples

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Top 10 Places in Delhi for Couples

1.Qutub Minar


The Qutub Minar is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193.A must visit place on the tourist map of New Delhi. It was built by Qutubuddin Aibak who used to be the ruler of Delhi at that time. It is a very tall monument which has been standing tall through ages. I visited the place with one of my colleague when we took half day from work and as we were coming back from Gurgaon we ended up spending a quality time over there. It is a must visit place. Also, there is Jamali Kamali nearby which can be visited by one to enjoy serene environment.

2.India Gate


 India Gate is one of the most popular monuments in the city.  India Gate was dedicated to all the Indian soldiers of the British Army who died in World War I.India gate is very Famous place in Delhi. I visit 1 month ago.You can go with your family and friend both.India gate is on of the famous place in world.if you visit at night the you feel very awesome.You can enjoy with your family.

3.Red Fort

Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856.It is also a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. It was build by fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, when he decided to shift his capital there from Agra in 1638. The fort's turbulent history includes being captured by the Sikhs and the British.

4.Swaminarayan Akshardham

It's dedicated to showcasing Indian culture.This is a must-see site and should be high on your priority list. Akshardham attracts 70% of all tourists who visit Delhi.Amazing place. The level of detail and amount of stone carving especially inside is breathtaking. Well worth a few hours and taxi ride

5.Rashtrapati Bhavan

Built by British for Viceroy of India, this place was suppose cd to be symbol of Might of British Empire . Now this is residence of President of India.This decision to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy was taken after it was decided during the Delhi Durbar in December 1911.

6.Lodhi Garden


 Lodhi Garden is spread over an area of about 90 acres, it has 5 beautiful architectural works of 15th century- Mohammed Shah’s Tomb, Sikander Lodi’s Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad and Bara Gumbad.
Lodhi Garden is located close to Khan Market and has ample parking space.
No entry fee is levied and the place is full of lush green trees, birds n crumbling monuments.
Lotus pond with fishes and a waterfall add to the beauty of the place.

7.Purana Qila

When you visit Purana Qila, don’t forget to walk upto the National Zoological Park or Delhi Zoo. The present citadel at Purana Qila was believed to have been built under Humayun and Afghan Sher Shah Suri.Purana qila is in heart of Delhi. A very important monument in Delhi but the facts about it are mostly distorted. It is connected with Pandavs but hardly people are told about it. Excavation done recently confirms it's connection with Hindus but excavation stopped.

8.Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship.The temple is built of Greek white marble in the shape of Lotus flower. Lotus was chosen as the symbol as it was common to religions like Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.Before visiting Lotus Temple, keep in mind that it is a very serene place and you will be required to follow several rules once you are inside this temple. 

9.Rajghat

This mausoleum is one without a tomb. It is the site of burial of our Father of the Nation. Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India.This is a memorial made where Great Mahatma Gandhi was cremated . Any head of state from any country definitely pays his homage to this Great Mahatma by visiting here 

10.Humayun’s Tomb

It’s a beautiful building and a fitting tribute to Humayun. We find these old buildings fascinating and enjoy walking around at our leisure. There is soon good interpretive signage here and we enjoyed looking around without a guide. We did a day of exploring historic sites around Delhi and this was one of our favourites.

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Monday 23 July 2018

Top 10 Best Place to Visit in Banaras (with photo) 2018

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Top 10 Best Place to Visit in Banaras (with photo) 2018

1. Banaras Ghat

 The Ghats is a hive of activity with cremations, vendors, boats and then religious ceremonies. Walking around was easy though you do get pestered a bit but it again is a must see to understand Indian culture. The markets surrounding the Ghats were some of the best markets we have seen in India and we were able to browse without getting hassled to much. Lots of beautiful materials and just about anything else you may need. 
A truly fantastic and very fascinating place to visit All human life and death happens here May not be to everyone’s taste but as a cultural experience I think that it is great.

  2. Sarnath 

 

Visited Sarnath in the afternoon , could really not understand the reason for the hype .. I mean it’s a normal Buddhism spot and temple .. but nothing extraordinary. I would skip it.
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India.  
  

3. Golden Temple(Kashi vishwanath) 



Best part of this temple is that it is unlike my visit to any other temple in any other temple city. There are no goons posing as pandits and forcing you to buy things and take part in rituals to worship Shiva in the right manner. The crowd that queues up to enter the temple are well managed by a huge number of police personnels and so there is no breaking of queue, or pushing, and shoving. It's peaceful visit to the inner precincts of the temple.

4.Harishchandra Ghat 

 

This is the most prominent Ghat on the banks of Ganges in Varanasi used for cremation. People from distant place bring the body of their near and dear ones to get cremated here for swift passage to heavenly abode and perform their last
rites and rituals according to hindu doctrines.  
It’s name is because of King Harish Chandra, who once worked at the cremation ground here for the perseverance of truth and charity.

5.Tulsi Manas Temple

 The Tulsi Manas mandir - in remembrance of Tulsidas, who translated Ramayana from Sanskrit (written by Valmiki) to Hindi dialects, called Ramcharitmanas. The temple, made of marble, hosts various art work relating to Ramayana events. It is located at Durgakund very close to the Durga Temple and around 700m from the Sankat Mochan temple.

 6. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

 Sankat Mochan temple is one of the locally popular temples for Lord Hanuman - it was quite crowded. Camera and mobile phones are not allowed in this temple. We spent around 10 minutes. We skipped the long queue and still where able to have very good dharshan from outside the main sanctum.
 Sankat Mochan Temple of Shri Hanuman Ji (version of northindia) OR Shri Anjeneya (version of Southindia) is a very popular and old temple in Varanasi, located near BHU Lanka area. Twin banyan tree, senthoram prasadham and Peda sweet are the specialities of this old temple. Lord Ram temple is also located within the premises.  

7. Kedar Ghat

 

The beautiful ghat with mind blowing surrounding.. Many foreigners visit the
place. Love the are of the ghat.This is the Ghat where people bathe and worship sun God.
The temple can be maintained much better, given the prime location of the Ghat area and the spectacular views at the Ghat side of the temple. Its worth spending some quality time at the Ghat side. Besides the divine aspects, the colorful happenings at the Ghats right from boat rides.

8.Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)

 

The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and hence painted red
Located near a water Body which has been developed by fountain which hardly operates.
Built in 18th century had lots of money in and around in earlier days that is why it is also known as monkey temple.

 9.Dasaswamedh Ghat

 

Dasaswamedh Ghat is very famous because of the Ganga arati. A huge crowd gathered there to see arati at around 6 pm. Very close to Kashi Vishwanath temple. Good place for photography or just to sit and watch people or to go for a boat ride around Ganga ghats.

 10.Annapurna Devi Mandir

 Annapurna Devi Mandir is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. Belief is that Mata Parvati offered food by her own hands to Lord Shiva and then made a kitchen in Varanasi for her devotees. This is depicted as Annapurna Devi temple. 



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Sunday 22 July 2018

Famous places to visit in Agra

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Famous places to visit in Agra

1. Taj Mahal



The Taj Mahal meaning "Crown of the Palace" is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra.

It was built under the aegis of Shah Jahan as a memorial for his beloved wife Arjumand Bano Begum. Her body is enshrined in the tomb at the Taj Mahal.

Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work continued on other phases of the project for another 10 years.

The interior chamber is impressively decorated with precious and semiprecious gemstones. The Taj Mahal, for which not only the course of river Yamuna is said to have been diverted but as per interpretation of the Archaeological Survey of India, the Yamuna was incorporated into the garden design for the belief that its one of the rivers of Paradise.

2. Agra Fort


Also called the Red Fort, this structure dates back to the 16th century. It is situated near the gardens of the Taj Mahal. After the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, the Babur stayed in the fort, in the palace of Ibrahim Lodi.

Architects laid the foundation and it was built with bricks in the inner core with sandstone on external surfaces. Some 4,000 builders worked on it daily for eight years, completing it in 1573.

As you go in the fort complex through the Delhi gate, you approach the inner portal. Also called the Hathi Pol this entrance is a magnificent one.Visitors then pass in succession through two of Akbar's gates, the Amar Singh and the Akbari, before finally gaining admittance to the fort proper.

3. Sikandra Fort

 The tomb of Akbar is located inside the Sikandra Fort. A beautifully architected structure, it is made of deep red sandstone. The richness of the look and feel never fades away and is timeless. The tomb is located in Agra in a place called Sikandra. 

The fort and the tomb are excellent expositions of the combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Sikandra, located only 13 km. from the Agra Fort is the last resting place of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it. Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction of this pyramidal tomb in 1613.
The beautiful inlay marble & pattern work increases the beauty of this legendry tomb.

4.Mehtab Bagh

This is a garden complex located in the vicnity of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Located in Agra and on the banks of the Yamuna River, Mehtab Bagh is a Charbagh planned garden. The garden complex, square in shape, measures about 300 *300 metres.
The Mehtab Bagh garden was the last of eleven Mughal-built gardens along the Yamuna opposite the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.

Its width was identical to that of the rest of the Taj Mahal.

5.Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity 

 The centre is famous for his work of humanity.It has been divided into three chambers. They have a reserved section each for old men and women.He took us to visit the children of the mother teresa Center. Donations can be made. A beautiful work.

Be it the sick, orphaned or the diseased, such helpless people always received a helping hand from her.  

6. Fatehpur Sikri 


 Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India.The name of the city derives from the village called Sikri which occupied the spot before. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavation from 1999-2000 indicated that there was a habitation, temples and commercial centres here before Akbar built his capital

 Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar.
Some of the major monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are: 

Buland Darwaza: It ranks among the important monuments in the place. This enormous gateway has a height of 54 meters and is largest gateway in the world.
Panch Mahal: The Panch Mahal ranks among the most fascinating buildings in Fatehpur Sikri. It is a five storey building which was meant to be the shelter of the royal ladies and mistresses. 
Tomb of Salim Chisti: The tomb of renowned Sufi saint Salim Chisti is located here.

 7.Akbar's Tomb


Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor, Akbar.It is located at Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra, on the Mathura road (NH2). The tomb's construction was completed by his son prince Salim also called Jahangir. 

The entry is through the South gate and is flanked by four minarets. These white minarets are similar to the ones found in the Taj Mahal. The structure is constructed using red sandstone.  

The tomb is open from 6 in the morning to 6:30 in the evening. The monument is at its prime beauty throughout the year.
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Top 10 Place in Mathura to Visited (with Photo) 2018

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Top 10 Place in Mathura to Visited (with Photo) 2018

1. Sri Krishna Janmasthan


 Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi is a Hindu temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
 The birthplace of Shri Krishna is one of the most reverred temples for Hindus. the prison like structure in the temple is told to be the place where Lord Krishna was born. the temple is well maintained. No electronic items (including mobile phones, car remotes, coins etc) are alloewd in the temple - you can safely deposit all items in the cloak room at all temple gates. No eatables allowed. The main temple opens early around 5 AM till 12 noon and then closes to reopen around 4 PM. the prison area is however open all the time in the day. The temple is said to have been destroyed and rebuilt 17 times in its history. Today the temple is one of the most frequently visited temples in India.

2. Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir


 We visited this place quite early in the morning. Make sure to leave everythinginluggage counters before joining the queue. Apart from wallet and sling bagnothing is allowed inside. The charges are very nominal. You need to even keepyour mobile phone outside. No pics are allowed. Also do visit the cave at a nominal additional cost. Kids may love that more.


 Shri Krishna janmbhoomi is a temple built around the prison cell where Krishna is said to be born. The temple is said to be destroyed and rebuilt 17times. One can witness the mughal invasion in the construction of the temple tower. The prison cell - The Krishna janmasthan will give us the opportunity to visualize the ordeals devaki underwent to give birth of Lord Krishna.  They have a sound show depicting the Krishnalila inside a cave. But getting a ticket to view that takes longer than seeing it. The cloakroom is always overcrowded. The temple should make some alternate arrangements to speed up the process. 

3.Banke Bihari Temple


 A nice temple to be at if you have some time to spare. The temple was decorated with a lot of floral garlands, and people were singing bhajans inside. The temple is clean.
If you come here to see the cleanliness and systematic lines and arrangement then you are at a wrong place. This place is kiosk but if you want inner peace then this is the place. If you can connect ignoring the kiosk around then its Devine .
People were so excited to see Krishna, moving their hands in air in order to try capturing Krishna’s attention towards them, singing prayers, dancing with a very different satisfying smile on their faces.

4. Dwarkadhish Temple

 


 The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir,r, located in the heart of Dwarka.This is very old temple of shrew Krishna. Must visit with family. Old temple. Plan your visit in early morning. During this time crowds is less.

This is a very good temple. We took part in an arathi there and it was very good. Its very close to Vishram Ghat.

We were on a flash trip to Delhi, Mathura, Vrindavan. Decided to visit Dwarkadhish Temple. I loved the narrow roads with tiny shops stuck together, so much color!
Negotiating through crowd,open drain & traffic was awful. Architecture of those old houses, temples enroute the temple could have been preserved, that would have enhanced the beauty of the Bazaar.

5. Barsana Shri Radha Rani Temple


This temple is situated in Barsana which is a part of mathura district. Being located at a hill top, one will have to climb certain stairs say about 100 to reach the temple. It is must watch when anybody is in mathura - vrindavan. 

This temple is located at the outskirts of main city. Now a days two wheeler facility is available for the ones who can't climb stairs. Famous govardhan parvat is hardly at a 20 kms distance from this place. One can also try to do govardhan parikrama of that parvat. 

 This place is famous for celebrating Holi. One should visit this place in March/April and experience with drinking bhaang.This is a birthplace of Radhaji. Temple was beautiful and on top of small hill. Surrounding area was attractive. 

6.Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham

Very beautiful temple. Beautiful architecture and lawns. The sound and light show in the evening is spectacular. Be careful of pick pockets

Prem Mandir is a Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, India.
The foundation stone was laid by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. 
It is a beautiful temple to visit in vrindavan. Especially in the evening it is full of colourful lights.
A temple on the top of the hill in Barsana, dedicated to Radha Rani, which is maintained by a family which owns the temple. Barsana is the birth place of Radha.

7.ISKCON Vrindavan


This temple is mainly for Lord Krishna and his elder brother Balram. There's a great restaurant and confectionary as well. Aarti timings are the best times to visit. Typically there's mangla aarti around 4:30am in the morning, then shringar aarti around 7am, Raj bhog aarti around 12pm, sandhya aarti around 6:30pm and shayan aarti around 8pm.
The Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, situated in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan.
Today, the Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a booming spiritual center. I love vrindavan. my first visit to vindavan was in January 2010. since then every year i go to virndavan in the month of Kartic. vrindavan is so lively during kARTIC MONTH. specially prayer at Isckon temple is so awesome.

8. Krishna Balaram Mandir


Took visit in Krishna balaram temple. temple was beautiful and well maintained. This temple was made with white marble and look beautiful.
Krishna Balaram temple was very beautiful temple. We have took its visit during our Mathura trip. Peaceful temple made with white marble.
Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir is a Gaudiya Vaishnava temple in the holy city of Vrindavan.

9. Radha Kund

 Radha-Kund s a town and a nagar panchayat in Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. 
This is the kund appeared by the mercy of radha rani, later nicely built by Vajranabh, great grandson of lord krishna 5000 years back. founded again by chaitanya mahaprabhu 500 years back. all glories to this holy place.

There are two kunds/lakes adjacent to each other; one is called Shyam kund and the other is called Radha kund; pilgrims come from all over the world to experience the spiritual serenity of this place. Located on the extreme end of Goverdhan parikrama, it is a place of esteemed importance to those who are looking for spiritual connection.

10. Vaishno Devi Dham


This temple is situated on the Vrindavan main road. The statue is awesome. It look beautiful in the night.
Maa Vaishno Devi an opportunity to worship their Goddess and serve the poor along side.  Maa Vaishno Murti (standing at an impressive height of 141ft from ground level), Devi Mandir, Darshan Gufa, Bhojanalaya, Free Dispensary, Dharamshalas, Spritual Hall etc.
This holy place situated in Vrindavan dist mathura u.p. near national Highway.this is a must see place.the statue of goddess Durga is beautiful.which can be seen from road.
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Top 10 place to visite in Jaipur

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Top 10 place to visite in Jaipur

1.Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India.The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.Hawa mahal is a very nice architecture. It's looks beautiful from Outside. And of course amazing from Inside. Hawa mahal is in the middle of a busy street in the pink part of the city. There is no parking around. There will be a little walking from the parking area to the mahal. 

Located at badi choupad,Jda market,kanwar Nagar Jaipur. It's located in the heart of Jaipur . You can reach there by bus or auto. Easy transportation facility. It's market is amazing. So crowded and varieties of products. It has entry fee to visit. Beside this hawa Mahal there is a fort which you can see from upper floor. There is an amazing restaurant .

2.Monkey Temple (Galta Ji) 

Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
We went to the Monkey Temple around 5:30PM. By tuctuc very cheap and fast. Arrived there were people offering peanuts but this is not needed. We went with a local guide we paid 200 roepie. This was not needed but we liked to hear some background of the temple and help with the monkeys.  
Later deeper in the temple there was a monkey swimming pool where the animals played and washed. Later were also pools for humans and a big final temple.
Really great temple. Please do dress respectfully (they won't turn you away but it is respectful). There were lots of Monkeys and if you are lucky you can see big cats on the hills! 

3.City Place of Jaipur 

City Palace, Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex in Jaipur, the capital of the Rajasthan state, India. 
There are 2 ticket options here; 500 rupees and 2,500 rupees. The ticket seller was wonderfully vague about what the tickets provided. Luckily, the girl at the audio guide was very honest and told us that "nobody buys the 2,500 ticket" and "you can see 98 % of the palace" with the 500 rupee ticket.
. The architecture of this palace complex built using red & pink sand stone is a combination of Rajput & Mughal architecture. Inside we saw Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Man Singh museum, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal etc. We spent more than 2 hours visiting this beautiful palace complex. This is a must visit attraction when in Jaipur.

4. Amar Jawan Jyoti 


If you are in Jaipur this place is a must visit .Its in remembrance of our martyrs the real heroes by all means! Its well lit up in the evening with various video and audio clips . A beautiful and well maintained place.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti in Jaipur was built in order to commemorate the martyrdom and bravery of Jaipur’s soldiers who laid their lives for the sake of country.
Located nearby Vidhan Sabha, a tribute to Indian Army.. must visit in evening when a sound and light show is presented for public.
People who live their country India should visit this at least once. I really had goosebumbs.This place is pure.

5.Ajmeri Gate


The Ajmeri gate is now much more beautiful with the renovations done, cleaner and better. Wish people learn traffic manners and with lesser honking this place which is already a land mark can be a fav tourist spot.
The Ajmeri Gate is located near Mirza smile Road and attach of kishanpole Bazar, the old Ajmer gate is newly constructed before few days but now these are also looking the Vintage, the Ajmeri Gate connected Tonk Road Mirza Ismail Road kishanpole Bazar Agar Road and much more small markets, they are attach of mechanic Markets and Indira Bazar Cloth Market. Many people are getting there in the time of evening and enjoy and was this palace.

6.Hinglaj Mata Temple


Also called the Nandi mandir , its said that this temple is about a million years old temple, said by temple man. Noise level is 0 db here :) . there are many beautiful views could wonder you.
Hinglaj Mata Mandir is an ancient temple located in Jaipur. The history of this temple dates back to more than 2300 years ago.

7.Amber Fort


 Amber Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput element.Amber Palace is a not-to-be-missed place to in Jaipur. The Amber Fort was built by ‘Raja Shri Maan Singh JI Saheb’  in 16th century.

8.Nahargarh Fort


Located on the rocky ridge of Aravalli Hills.This Nahargarh Fort is one of the best place in Jaipur. You must visit this fort during evening time so you can also enjoy sunset from top of this fort. Also you can see Ariel view of Jaipur city and after dark you can see lights of the city. This view is amazing.

We were recommended to come here by a friend who came a year or so back and was able to have a drink at the top while enjoying the views.

9.Jal Mahal


Located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake.it was nice place. but little dirty. good for walking in evenig. water palace is the best in jaipur. if you are on the way of amber fort must be see.

This palace is an architectural beauty. Jaipur is a hot place and to keep the mahal cool, they have designed it in such a way that it's surrounded and is inside water. When the lake is full, 4 of 5 stories are inside water. Other wise 3 of 5 are inside water. We can only see this place from the shore because it's closed for tourists.

10.Albert Hall Museum

This Albert Hall Museum is actually very beautiful building from British Time and also inside Albert Hall Museum you can find the different antique items of different countries such as Korea, Japan, China, Egypt, India. Also there is Mummy from Egypt as well. Photography through camera is very expensive but you can take photos through mobile.
This museum has good collection but nothing great....... If you have visited any other museums then you'll definitely find it ordinary. Plus, it's not even clean and tidy.... Go only to see the mummy and the armaments of the Royal Family otherwise, you can skip it.
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