| Agra |  Agra has found its mention in the famous Hindu epic Mahabharat as the forest of Agraban close to Mathura. Badal Singh founded the city in 1475. The Mughal love of architecture translated into beautiful monuments such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra. In fact, it is said that it was Akbar who laid the foundation of the modern city that we see now in 1558 and was known as Akbarabad. Most of the buildings belong to the period between mid-16th century and 17th century and were of high quality. These monuments were built in the contemporary Mughal style. Mughlai cuisine and the ... | | Click here for Agra Hotels | | |
| Ahmedabad |  Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. It is located in western India on the banks of the River Sabarmati. The city has been under different rulers since its creation and thus had a rich history. The city has been a former capital of Gujarat and has been the home to most important leaders of India like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel during the Indian independence movement. Ahmedabad is also the cultural and economical centre of Gujarat and the seventh largest city of India. The city of Ahmedabad has a large number of tourist attractions to lure travellers. From mosques to temp... | | Click here for Ahmedabad Hotels | | |
| Andaman and Nicobar |  Welcome to one of the world's best kept secrets - the Andaman Islands. Long shrouded in mystery and legend - the Islands have just started to emerge on the independent traveler's list of must see places in the world. The Andaman Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal and form the western perimeter of the Andaman Sea. While the eastern fringes of the Andaman Sea have now become the playground of the rich and famous in Phuket and Langkawi, the Andaman Islands still retain the original wild and untamed character of this pocket of South East Asia. Measuring over 700 kms from north to south, incl... | | Click here for Andaman and Nicobar Hotels | | |
| Bangalore |  Bangalore, the capital of the state of Karnataka is located around 2000 km southwest of the capital of India, New Delhi. Bangalore is the 5th Metropolitan City in the country and is graced by a heady blend of history and technology. Bangalore has been called by many names. At first Bangalore was the 'The Garden City of India', then, 'The Neon City', 'The Pub City of India', 'Fashion Capital of India' and lately Bangalore has been known as 'India's Silicon Valley'. Bangalore is also known as 'Stone City' thanks to its huge granite deposits. Bangalore is famous for fine silk, flowers and ... | | Click here for Bangalore Hotels | | |
| Calicut |  Believe Inn Kadavu Resort Calicut as it was known to the Europeans was where Vasco da Gama first landed in India in 1498. It was earlier visited by the explorer Marco Polo in 1320 AD who talked about the Great Province of Malabar. Believe Inn Kadavu Resort Calicut was once the capital of the powerful sea lords known as Zamorins or Samuthiris, and till date is a prosperous centre of trade and commerce. The idyllic setting, with the Arabian Sea on the west and Wayanad Hills on the east, has made it a popular tourist destination over the years. Today, the town is known for its beautiful countrysi... | | Click here for Calicut Hotels | | |
| Chennai |  Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of one of the most beautiful states of southern India - Tamil Nadu and a gateway to the sunny south. This fourth largest metro in India is 350 years old and is widely spread over 80 sq. km. It is a seaport and one of the biggest centers of trade and communications well linked by road, rail and air to all the important cities within India. Compared to the other major metros of India, it is far less congested and polluted. Chennai, is a journey into timeless India, a kaleidoscope of moods rich in the treasures of history, from temples and ... | | Click here for Chennai Hotels | | |
| Chikmagalur |  Chikmagalur is a district in Karnataka where coffee was first cultivated in India. Rivers like Tunga and Bhadra have their sources in the mountains here which are part of the Western Ghats. Chikmagalur district also contains Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. The hill stations, the waterfalls, the historical temples and the wildlife sanctuaries make this region a tourist paradise. It is alternatively spelled Chikkamagaluru, which literally means 'The town of the younger daughter' in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger da... | | Click here for Chikmagalur Hotels | | |
| Durgapur |  Durgapur, also known as the Ruhr of the East is located in the district of Burdwan, 176 km from Kolkata. It is located very close to India’s biggest coalfields in the Raniganj-Dhanbad area. Durgapur has a whole gamut of manufacturing industries. Among them Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) and Alloy Steel Plant (ASP) are the 2 biggest ones and around which the city and the other industries came up. Among the other major industries in Durgapur are Durgapur Projects Ltd. (DPL), Philips Carbon Black Ltd. (PCBL), Alstom Power Boilers and Durgapur Thermal Power Station (DTPS). The main tourist attr... | | Click here for Durgapur Hotels | | |
| Gangtok |  Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the Sivalik Hills of the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 1,437 metres (4,715 ft). The town, with a population of thirty thousand, is one of the smallest Indian capital cities, and at the centre of Sikkim’s tourist industry. Gangtok rose to prominence as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840. In 1894, the ruling Sikkimese chogyal, Thutob Namgyal, transferred the capital to Gangtok. In the early 20th century, Gangtok became a major sto... | | Click here for Gangtok Hotels | | |
| Goa |  The sacred remains of the patron saint of the East, St. Francis Xavier, lie enshrined in the Basilica of Bom Jesus and has made Goa famous as the 'Rome of the East'.
The most famous beaches along Goa’s 100 km long coastline are Gasper Dias, Calangute, Colva, Bogmalo, Vagator, Mabor etc. These beaches attract thousands of visitors every season, when this lush locale is full of colour, music, delicious food, fun and frolic.... | | Click here for Goa Hotels | | |
| Gurgaon |  Gurgaon is a district head quarter in Haryana and the heart of a major industrial area. Gurgaon has developed into a large and flourishing town because of its vicinity to New Delhi which is about 30 Kms from here. Gurgaon also known as 'Guru Gram' or 'Guru Gaon' (village of the spiritual teacher) was named after Dronacharya, a character in the Epic Mahabharata. Gurgaon is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Greater Delhi. In the last few years Gurgaon has boomed as the hub of IT and other new-age businesses. One of Delhi’s four major satellite cities, Gurgaon has of late been settled by ... | | Click here for Gurgaon Hotels | | |
| Hassan |  Hassan - is 194 kms from Bangalore on the national highway linking Mangalore and Bangalore.There are a number of tourist attractions to visit in and around the city. The city has a moderate climate.
Belur 34 kms from Hassan, is a tourist attraction with its exquisite temples. It is famous for Chennakeswara Temple. Koramangala, also called Koravangala in Dudda Hubli of Hassan taluk is about 8 kms to the East of Hassan town. The village contains three temples in the Hoysala style of architecture built in the 12th century A.D. Shravanabelagola, said to be the world's tallest mon... | | Click here for Hassan Hotels | | |
| Hosur |  Hosur, One of the fastest growing industries hub in Tamil Nadu is located around 2000 km southwest of the capital of India, New Delhi. Hosur is the only place in the Tamil Nadu consisting more than 175 industries in its region, which is also graced by a heady blend of history and technology. Bangalore is famous for jaggery, puffed rice, flowers and fruits such as banana and mangoes.
There are a number of tourist attractions to visit in and around the city of Hosur. Of historical, religious and contemporary interests, these tourists spots are easily accessible and worth a visi... | | Click here for Hosur Hotels | | |
| Hyderabad |  Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage, traditionally hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution that has already attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here. The fifth largest city in India and has a population of over 2.2 million. Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous Diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine. It has a Hindu - Muslim culture with a number of monuments of historical impor... | | Click here for Hyderabad Hotels | | |
| Indore |  Indore, planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai, the brave Holkar queen, Indore lies to the extreme west of Madhya Pradesh on the banks of the rivers Saraswati and Khan which unite at the centre of the city. The bustling and vibrant city, 186 km from Bhopal, derives its name from the 18th century Indreshwar temple. The history of Indore is inseparable from the history of the Holkar State. The founder of the House of Holkars was Malhar Rao Holkar, born in 1693 AD. His soldierly qualities brought him to the forefront under the Peshwa and he was rewarded with the gift of territories comprising... | | Click here for Indore Hotels | | |
| Jaipur |  The city, Jaipur was designed by his talented architect Vidyadhar, who gave shape to the creative aspirations of Sawai Jai Singh in the form of the dream city of Jaipur. The city is rectangular in shape and divided into nine blocks on the basis of principles laid down in the 'Shilpa Shastra', the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. Built on the pattern of a grid, the city has wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side at the main bazar, all arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chokris). The principal monuments of Jaipur are concentrated ... | | Click here for Jaipur Hotels | | |
| Jodhpur |  Jodhpur, Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. This bustling desert city was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan in 1459 and is named after him. A 10-km-long wall made of stone and built about a century after the city was founded surrounds the old city. In the reign of Maharaja Umed Singh, Jodhpur grew into a fine modern city. Polo has been the traditional sport of the Jodhpur nobility since medieval times.
Magnificent Mehrangarh, one of Rajasthan's finest forts, looks down protectively over the city, from the hil... | | Click here for Jodhpur Hotels | | |
| Khajuraho |  Khajuraho is a small town, located in the forested plains of Madhya Pradesh. The place is a standing ovation to the architectural brilliance of the Chandela Rajputs, who ruled Central India for many decades. The richly carved temples, with their distinctive graphics, testify the creative period that Khajuraho witnessed during the Chandela regime. Sculptured in Indo-Aryan architectural style, these temples are still recounted as masterpieces of Indian artistry and form the major tourist attractions of the place.
Western Group of Temples Clustered near the left of the entrance, this g... | | Click here for Khajuraho Hotels | | |
| Kochi |  Cochin is probably Kerala's most famous city. As European a city as one can find in India, it has Fort Cochin built by the Portuguese on an island offshore that seems to be pulled straight out of the 16th century with narrow, winding, canal-lined streets, 500 year-old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets lining the northwest shore of the island, a 16th century synagogue surrounded by 'Jew Town,' which was once home to the flourishing Indian Jewish population, the oldest church in India and a palace that was built by the Portuguese, renovated by the Dutch, and eventually was giv... | | Click here for Kochi Hotels | | |
| Kolkata |  Kolkata, the world’s fourth largest city and the capital of West Bengal, was founded by the English merchant trader Job Charnock in 1690. Once the capital of British Empire, Kolkata remains the cultural capital of India with a strong tradition in literature and fine arts. Kolkata’s beautiful buildings have not been eclipsed by high-rises. The history of the city of Calcutta is only 300 years old, tracing its antecedents back to a group of villages in the 17th century called Satanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata, formed mainly of a population of weavers and enjoined by the mystical powers of... | | Click here for Kolkata Hotels | | |
| Kumarakom |  Kumarakom in Kerala, South India is just 16 Kms from the nearest city, Kottayam. When nature is all required to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate with renewed inspiration for vacation and life. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom. Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-efferv... | | Click here for Kumarakom Hotels | | |
| Lucknow |  Lucknow is the emerging metro of India, known all over the world for its cultural extravaganza and many splendors. Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, located on the bank of river Gomati. Lucknow is located in the heart of Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya, the religious capital of India is very near to this city. Lucknow is directly connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata and Varanasi through direct flights. It is also known as city of Nawabs. People of Lucknow are known for their civilization and friendly attitude. People in Lucknow speak very pure form of Hindi. Cultural charm and histo... | | Click here for Lucknow Hotels | | |
| Ludhiana |  Ludhiana, the site of a great battle in the First Sikh War (1845) is now Punjab's most populated metropolitan city. This city situated on the banks of the Sutlej River, was founded in 1480 by Lodhi princess from Delhi. It is a major textile and light engineering centre. Its hosiery goods are in great demand in all the markets of the east and the west. It exports woolen garments, machine tools, dyes, cycle parts, mopeds, sewing machines and motor parts to all over the world. The famous Punjab Agricultural University is situated on the outskirts of Ludhiana. It has a large grain market and is fa... | | Click here for Ludhiana Hotels | | |
| Madurai |  Madurai, one of the oldest cities of India, with a cultural heritage dating back to 2,500 years, Madurai is situated on the banks of the River Vaigai and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. The city was the capital of the Pandyas and later the Nayakas and is famous for its Meenakshi temple dedicated to Sundarewshwara (Shiva) and his consort Meenakshi (Parvati). Madurai is derived from the name Madhurapuri, standing for the nectar that was showered upon the city as blessings from Lord Shiva's locks. The biggest landmark of the city is the Meenakshi Temple. This twin temple was ... | | Click here for Madurai Hotels | | |
| Manali |  Manali, history is really more myth than history. According to Hindu mythology, Manali was the home of the lawgiver Manu (after whom the town is named). Legend has it that when a flood deluged the earth, Manu and the gods were towed to dry ground by a giant fish, which was the seventh Avatar of the god Vishnu. The area where Manu eventually found refuge was Manali.
Whether that is actually how it happened or not, Manali remained a fairly quiet place, more or less unknown to the outside world, till pretty recently. During the 20th century, the British started to frequent the town- its clim... | | Click here for Manali Hotels | | |
| Mumbai |  Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay is the largest Metropolitan city of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra . Mumbai city is known as the business capital of India, it being the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major Interntional airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world, is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees everyday. Mumbai cannot be complete without the mention of Bollywo... | | Click here for Mumbai Hotels | | |
| Munnar |  Munnar is a beautiful getaway landscaped with tea plantations, hills, lakes, forests and winding walks. Located at an altitude of 1,829 m, it is home to South India's highest peak called Anamudi, standing 2,695 m tall. Munnar is also an important commercial centre in the Idukki district. The economy of Munnar thrives primarily from its vast tea estates and coffee plantations. Tourism is also another contributor. Often referred to as the Kashmir of South India, Munnar offers tourists a mix of relaxation and adventure amidst beautiful landscapes. The word Munnar in Tamil means three rivers. Munn... | | Click here for Munnar Hotels | | |
| Mysore |  Mysore is the second biggest City in the State of Karnataka. It is situated 130 kms from the State Headquarters, Bangalore. It is the erstwhile capital of the Mysore Maharajas, who ruled Mysore State from this royal city. Mysore has still an old world charm which have not given way to modern amenities. In addition to its beautiful silk sarees and sandalwood oil, Mysore is famous for sandalwood and rose wood carved articles. Mysore silk is well known for its quality and everlasting lustre. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the... | | Click here for Mysore Hotels | | |
| New Delhi |  New Delhi, the capital of the Country, India, where a empire rose and fell before the dawn of history, where citadels of emperors appeared and disappeared, a city of mysterious eternity whose old ruins proclaim a majestic and imperial past and whose present pulsates vibrantly with the ever flowing life of India. The eternal Jamuna bears witness to the glorious and tumultuous 5,000 year old history of Delhi. The myriad faces of the city are simply fascinating. In some places it remains a garden city, tree lined and with beautiful parks, but in some places it can also be crowded with heav... | | Click here for New Delhi Hotels | | |
| Ooty |  Ooty or Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, which stands 7,349 feet above sea level in the Nilgiris, is known as the Queen of southern hill resorts of India. Ooty, as it is popularly known, spreads over 36 square miles, and the temperature ranges from 25 degree celsius in summers, to near freezing in winters.
This famous hill station is at the junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, three southern states of India. It was founded by the Britishers, in the early part of the 19th century, to serve as summer headquarters for the government of Madras. Before that time, the are... | | Click here for Ooty Hotels | | |
| Pondicherry |  Pondicherry's ancient history dates back to the Vedic era, the Romans traded here 2 millennia ago, and the Portuguese arrived in 1521. Dutch and Danish traders followed, but it was the French who purchased the town in the late 17th century, only relinquishing their hold in 1954 who left the most enduring legacy. Now a Union Territory, with its own local government, this seaside colony retains its French élan, tempered by South Indian warmth, making it one of India's most relaxing destinations. Besides hanging out in antiques-filled colonial hotel or sauntering around the oceanfront French Quar... | | Click here for Pondicherry Hotels | | |
| Port Blair |  Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman Islands, consisting of more than 572 islands and islets is spread over 8,249 sq kms of the Indian Ocean. It's that rare phenomenon:an unspoilt beach resort, whose principal attractions are the clear sapphire waters of the sea, the golden shores, the breathtaking coral formations, the flora and fauna, the endlessly fascinating marine life and the native people. More than 90% of the islands are dense forests and the bright green of the tropical vegetation gives the islands an emerald glow. The rustle of salt-laden winds through the coconut tree... | | Click here for Port Blair Hotels | | |
| Pune |  Several suburbs in Pune have grown into cosmopolitans during past decade. But the rich cultural heritage and the marks of old rulers and kings have added to the beauty of the place. There are many interesting places in Pune which draws large number of visitors. Pune still holds to its values and traditions. It has had a glorious past of great rulers like Shivaji Maharaj who are respected and worship by people even today. The holy places in the city are still visited by a large proportion of population. The museums give an insight of the cultural heritage of the place. The city long lived by Pe... | | Click here for Pune Hotels | | |
| Shimla |  Shimla is located in the north west himalaya and is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state of North India and is blessed with natural beauty and attractions for visitors. Shimla city was the summer capital during british rule. This city is spread about 12 Kms in distance. The best way to visit Shimla is using narrow gauge train from Kalka which passes through mountains and offers beautiful views on the way.
During your stay at Springfields Hotel Shimla, some of the places to visit are Kali Bari Temple, Jakhoo Temple, State Museum, Prospect Hill, Summer Hi... | | Click here for Shimla Hotels | | |
| Shirdi |  Situated not far from the River Godavari, Shirdi is a small town in Kopergaon county of Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra state. It is located on the Ahmednagar-Manmad Highway, and consists essentially of one bustling street and a maze of lanes and by-lanes. The name is probably a corruption of the word, Shiladhi or Shailadhi, and is believed to derive from the profusion of sugarcane plants in the area. The population is approximately 2,000, and the place itself is not more than 2 square kilometres in size.
During your stay at Shraddha Inn Shirdi, some of the places to visit are th... | | Click here for Shirdi Hotels | | |
| Thekkady |  Thekkady - Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the worlds most fascinating natural reserve - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is spanning endless expanses thick dense of evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The most attractive feature of here is the beautiful Periyar Lake. Noted for its geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mull... | | Click here for Thekkady Hotels | | |
| Trivandrum |  Trivandrum (or Tiruvanathapuram) Capital of Kerala State is surrounded by numerous hills and hillocks on which stand buildings and parks. Trivandrum literally means the 'Holy city of Ananta' and is a city of magnificent buildings of ancient and modern architecture. The temple of Sri Padmanabhaswami is one of the most important shrines in the city dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu – his image reclining on Sheshnag, the enormous hooded serpent, Anant. Trivandrum was associated with King Solomon whose ships landed at a port called Ophir believed to be either at or close to the city. Trader... | | Click here for Trivandrum Hotels | | |
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