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GUJARAT
- is one of India's most industrialized states,
in western India, covering an area of 196,024
sq km (75,685 sq mi). It has a fertile plain land
in the south cut by several rivers, low hills
in the west, and broad mudflats in the north that
adjoin the Thar (Great Indian) Desert. The most
convenient entry point into Gujarat is through
the metropolis of Ahmedabad.
The
city contains some very fine museums, the Calico
Museum of Textiles being considered among the
worlds finest. Ahmedabad blends harmoniously an
ancient heritage with a vibrant present. The city's
prosperous and eventful past and present is embodied
in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture,
rich architecture and imposing monuments. Tourists
can visit Ahmedabad throughout the year. Modern
Ahmedabad, just across the River Sabarmati spanned
by four bridges, is a showpiece of contemporary
architecture with designs by Le Corbusier, Louis
Kahn and the best-known Indian architects. Ahmedabad
is a convenient base for a number of excursions,
Modhera being the best known. 106 km away, this
is one of the very few sun temples in the country.
Palitana,
215 km away, is a hilltop place of pilgrimage
for Jains. 863 temples of all sizes crowd the
hill, which has to be approached on foot. Stone
and marble spires with their rich detail of carving
make for Palitana’s very special appeal.
Portuguese rule in India included the territories
of Goa, Daman and Diu, the last two lying within
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| GOA
- is the most comprehensive beach resort in the
country. Goa’s coastline provides endless
sun drenched crescents of sand. Vagator, Anjuna,
Baga, Calangute and Candolim stretch out in an unbroken
palm fringed line. Other beaches are at Miramar
and Colva. Parasailing, yachting, windsurfing, and
deep sea diving are some of the more popular water
sports, facilities for which are available. |
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addition, every sort of accommodation fringes
the beaches, from deluxe resorts to budget
lodgings Inland, 451 years of Portuguese
rule has imbued Goa’s towns and villages
with a unique culture. Whitewashed chapels
and churches that dot the landscape are
surrounded by sleepy villages and rice fields.
In fact, some of the older houses still
have their Latin ancestry preserved to this
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Panjim,
the capital city, and Margao,
an important town, have private houses
and government buildings that date back
to Portuguese times. Old Goa, now deserted,
has a collection of Goa’s largest
churches: Se Cathedral with its Iberian
exterior, Bom Jesu which enshrines the
mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and
the starkly beautiful Convent of Saint
Monica are a few of these. Mapusa, a market
town, comes alive every Friday with a
quaint pavement bazar. |
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| MADHYA
PRADESH - is geographically the heartland
of India. It’s a huge plateau streaked with
meandering rivers, surrounded by the mighty Vindhya
and Satpura hill ranges and some of the richest
tropical forests anywhere. MP is also an unique
harmonious amalgam of ancient and modern. One of
the oldest monuments in the history of Indian art
- the 2200-year old Buddhist stupa at Sanchi-and
the 20th century's contribution of Bhilai, the fast
growing steel city.
Gwalior
is the state’s northernmost city and a convenient
entry point. Gwalior’s landmark is its hilltop
fort that contains a fine museum and an ancient
temple. 120 km from Gwalior is the medieval city
of Orchha with exquisite palaces and cenotaphs.
Built by an 11th century king of the Bundela dynasty,
Orchha is now a ghost city containing the remains
of what must have been once spectacularly lovely
monuments, and which combine Hindu and Muslim
architectural traditions.
Khajuraho,
an obscure village, no more than a clearing in
the jungle, now captures world attention for its
22 temples built by rulers of the Chandela dynasty.
Carved spires and walls distinguish each temple,
built of stone, where the subjects range from
aesthetic depictions of major and minor deities
and celestial beings to a variety of erotic sculptures.
Bhopal,
the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh, has
grown around a large lake, the ornamental newer
part of the city being roughly opposite the labyrinthine
lanes of the old town. Craft – notably velvet
handbags studded with stones, and lacy silverwork
– is practiced in narrow alleyways that
lead off from domed mosques in the old city.
Sanchi
is an unmatched repository of Buddhist art and
architecture. Located on a secluded hill crowned
by a group of stupas and gateways, it occupies
a unique position in the history of Buddhism.
The most delicate carvings that depict various
incidents in the Buddha’s life as well as
important teachings embellish its stupas, chaityas,
temples, monasteries and gateways.
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MAHARASHTRA
- is the most fascinating region of India. This
third largest state and one of the most industrially
and commercially developed states of India. Its
capital city Mumbai is the true Financial and
Industrial capital of India. Maharashtra offers
a traveler idyllic bliss in a land blessed by
nature. Quiet and beautiful hill stations, secluded
palm-shaded golden beaches, placid lakes and warm
springs and a variety of wildlife. These are all
part of a land created as it were only for a relaxing
holiday.
Places
of Interest in Maharashtra:
Ajanta/Ellora - Frescoes and
Sculpture in Buddhist caves. Zenith of Indian
art.
Aurangabad - Historical city
full of Mughal monuments, Buddhist Cave Temples.
Panhala - Temples, Shrines, Fort,
Hill station
Lonavala/Khandala/Karla - Hill
Station, Caves
Shirdi - Mosque, Pilgrim Center, Shrines,
associated with Shree Saibaba
Mahableshwar - Hill resort, Temples,
Picnic spot. Lake, Boating, fishing, Waterfalls.
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Mumbai
is the gateway to India & capital of
Maharashtra. Mumbai was once a cluster of
seven islands called Heptanasia by Plotemy
in AD 150. The word Mumbai (locally called)
however, is derived from Mumba Devi or Maha
Amba Aai, the patron goddess of the kolis
or fisher folk, who have been its original
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Mumbai’s
Gothic architecture is embodied in the Gateway
of India, Bombay High Court, Old Secretariat,
University Buildings and Victoria Terminus. Open
spaces in this crowded city include Chowpatty
Beach, Juhu Beach and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,
the latter a fine wildlife park at Borivili. Bombay
is the country’s premier cultural center.
Jehangir Art Gallery attracts regular art exhibitions;
Prithvi Theatre is well known for its theatrical
performances, and the National Center for Performing
Arts periodically hosts Indian and international
concerts of music and dance. The city’s
shopping embraces informal fashion and accessories
at Colaba Causeway, antiques – and clever
reproductions of antiques – at Chor Bazar,
gold and diamond jewellery at Jhaveri Bazar, high
fashion at Kemps Corner, Bhulabhai Desai Road
and the air-conditioned shopping plaza at The
Oberoi. |
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