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Tajmahal

Agra has long been renowned as the city of the Taj Mahal. This has often overshadowed the fact that this royal Mughal city has, in addition to the legendary Taj, many magnificent monuments that epitomise high point of Mughal architectural achievement. Not even Delhi, the seat of kings and emperors for over a thousand years, can boast such a heritage of architectural and cultural splendour from the golden age of the Great Mughals.

Situated on the banks of Yamuna River, Agra, with its crowded alleys and predatory rickshaw riders, is much like any other north Indian City, once you are away from its imposing Mughal monuments. As a part of Utter Pradesh, discover a facinating Indian state through a series of colourful fairs and festivals. The hotspots of Utter Pradesh are historic cities of Agra, Lucknow and Jhansi, the pilgrim towns of Varanasi, Mathura-Vrindavan and Rishikesh, Buddhist centres like Sarnath and Kushinagar and the enchanting hills of Kumaon and Garhawal.

Goa

Goa, a tiny emeralad land on the West Coast of India, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches and temples famous for its architecture, feast and festivals and above all hospitable people with rich culture has an ideal tourist profile.

Goa abounds in festivals and fairs around Temples and Churches which also communicate early legends. There are occasions when a Goan peasant manifests joy and happiness. Picturesque Goa nestled along the Western Coast of India was sought as a place of retreat by saints and seers since ancient times. Goa the ancient Gomanchala of vedic fame was liberated from the portuguese after nearly 451 years and the result of this great mix of cultures is today a happy blend of eastern and western cultures. The State takes pride in its many magestic mosques, temples and churches.

Goa has a rich heritage experienced in its traditional folk, arts, music, dance, festivals pageament and feast. Music is way of life with the Goans while traditional music still remains strongly in the rural areas, the urban areas have taken to more modern music styles and generes.

Whereas domestic traffic is growing steadily at the rate of around 5 %, there has been a spurt in the number of visitors from abroad in recent years, primarily because of increase in operation of direct charters to Goa from U.K., Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (TRIVANDRUM):

Thiruvanananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is the key entry point to the state. Named after Anantha, the thousand-headed serpent of mythology, this is an ancient city with trading links that brought it into close contact with the rest of world. The city is well located along spacious avenues with several parks, and a green lushness pervades the capital.

If Thiruvananathapuram functions as an entry point for the state, its major attraction is also Kovalam Beach, one of the finest in the country and certainly the best in the state. A world class resort hotel is run here by Indian Tourism Development Corporation, while a few more modest accommodations cater to the tourist on a budge. There are water-sports available here, while the more adventurous may also opt for a ride on the fishing catamarans. The beach is barely 12 Km/7 mile from the capital.

Destination East

Exotic and enexplored, washed by the azure depths of the Bay of Bengal, cradled by the verdant cliffs of the Eastern ghats, Destination East is gradually proving alluring to Indian as well as foreign tourists. The coastal belt circuit of the ancient cities of Calcutta - Bhubaneshwar - Puri - Konark best affords one of the opportunity of experiencing the real East in all its pristine glory untouched and unspoilt by external influences.

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