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Charminar

Charminar is a mosque as well as a monument located in Hyderabad, Telengana. It was built in 1591. This is a landmark building of Hyerabad and is one of the most recognized structures of India. Its literal translation is “Char – minar ” which means “Four towers ” It is said that the old city of Hyderabad had Char minar at its heart. The Charminar has four arches which faces four different directions of the city. The winding steps will lead the way to the top of the minar where Hyderabad city is visible clearly. The clock on the four sides of the minar was added on later in 1889.  A Zoomed in Photograph of Charminar in Hyderabad The fifth ruler of Qutub Shahi Dynasty, Muhammed Qutub Shah built this amazing structure. The Beauty of Islamic architecture is clearly seen in detail if Charminar is observed closely. A small garden is located in the compound and one will have to wait for their turn to take ticket to see this marvelous wonder. Photography and Videography is...

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. The literal translation of Mudumalai is ‘old hills’. Mudumalai National Park was established in the year 1940. Ooty is the nearest city. It is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries in India which has its changing beauty according to the seasons. A good variety of flora and fauna lives in equilibrium in this forest. The specialty of this sanctuary is that special jeeps are provided to the tourists with tourists to see the forest and different species of animals. A Peacock in Mudumalai Forest This wildlife sanctuary is taken care by the Government of Tamil Nadu. This national park has a special museum which portrays the different types of animals which co – exist in the forest. Special buses which take the tourists around the place is also available along with the tourist guide who explains in detail about the animals which are seen in the forest. Wild Boar, Peacock, Deer, Elephants are the major sp...

Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens

Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, also known as The Red Gardens, is located in Bangalore City in Karnataka District. The Garden was originally built by Hyder Ali, the then ruler of Mysore and later on completed by his son, Tipu Sultan. A famous glass house is situated in this garden which hosts Annual flower shows. It has a huge collection of tropical plants, a lake and an aquarium. This garden is one of the well-known tourist destinations in Bangalore, currently known as Bangaluru. It is said that this garden is created in a similar pattern of Mughal Gardens. It has a good collection of rare plants. Collection of Tropical Plants - Lalbagh, Bangaluru Lal Bagh remains open from 6 Am in the morning till 7 Pm in the late evening every day. Joggers, tourists and other commoners visit this place in order to enjoy the beauty of the garden.  Flower shows are conducted here with an aim to educate the common people as well as students the importance of preserving nature for the upcoming...

Arthunkal Basilica/St Andrew’s Basilica

St Andrew’s Basilica or St Andrew’s Forane church is located in Arthunkal, which is a coastal town and a major pilgrimage centre which is located in Cherthala in Alappuzha District of the state of Kerala. The nearest railway station is Cherthala Railway station and the nearest airport is Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi. This Basilica is situated in Aleppey, the land of backwaters and lagoons where house boat rides attract the tourists. A Photograph of St Andrew's Basilica This church has a very significant role in the history. This church was originally built by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16 th century. The church was later re-built in 1584. In 1674, the idol of St. Sebastian, struck with arrows all over his bleeding body, which was sculptured in Milan, was brought here and was placed. This church, the first parish of the Diocese of Aleppey was elevated to the status of Basilica on 9 th July 2010. The feast of St Sebastian is a grand celebration here which ...

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Famous Destinations

Famous Destinations of India which one should not miss out are:- Taj Mahal - Agra Red Fort - Agra Ajanta and Ellora Caves - Auangabad Khajuraho Temples - Madhya Pradesh Kashmir valley - kashmir Mandovi River - Goa  Backwaters - Alappuzha,  Kerala Hawa Mahal, Amber Palace - Jaipur - Rajasthan Anaimudi Hills - Munnar, Kerala Aravalli Hills - Udaipur, Rajasthan Golden Fort - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Leh And Ladakh Kulu - Manali Shimla Nathula Pass - Gangtok Darjeeling ( Hill Station) - West Bengal Kovalam Beach - Trivandrum, Kerala Nilgiri Hills and Botanical Gardens - Ooty, Tamil Nadu Vivekananda Rock - Kanyakumari  Haridwar (Religious Tourist Destination) Bhimtal Lake - Nainital Rashtrapati Bhavan, Chandini Chowk - New Delhi Hampi- Karnataka Juhu Beach, Marine Drive - Mumbai Mysore palace - Mysore Bannerghata National Park, Lala Bagh - Bangalore Marina Beach - Chennai Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City - Hyderabad North East Countries - The Sev...

Tourism

Tourism is a growing industry in India. India has a lot of historical places with traditional importance. There are special ministries in different state for tourism as well as a central ministry which takes care of protecting and preserving the monuments and places with historical importance. Tourism is a journey, may it be for recreation, as a leisure trip or for other religious purposes. Places with historical, religious and travel importance can be found in different places of the world. There are seven wonders of the world of which each wonders have their own importance.  Each destination has its own importance. Some places will depict the beauty and architecture of the place while some other place will have a story behind its origin and existence. This blog aims at bringing out the different tourist destinations so that tourists can explore different places which they have missed out or which will become a memory for them to cherish throughout their lives.

Travel

Travelling is a beautiful and serene experience. One will enjoy travelling to get out of their hectic and busy life. Meanwhile travelling is a passion and hobby for some others who would like to cherish memories through photographs or write-ups. Travelling around the world will give people more information  and knowledge about different places.  Travel and Tourism is promoted well by the Government of India as well as the different states in India. The personal travelling experiences of the blogger can be found as posts in this blog.

About Me

I am Priya. I have completed Master of  Communication and Media Studies from St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. This blog was specially created as a part of a project of my course, Masters in Communication and Media Studies(MCMS). I have decided to carry on my blogging further ahead through this blog. I love to travel and click pictures. I also collect information regarding different tourist destinations in particular. The aim of this blog is to provide information regarding the different tourist destinations of India in particular. Currently, I work in a global company in Puducherry.

About Me

I am Priya who completed Master of  Communication and Media Studies from St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. This blog was specially created as a part of a project of my course, Masters in Communication and Media Studies(MCMS). I love to travel and click pictures. I also collect information regarding different tourist destinations in particular. The aim of this blog is to provide information regarding the different tourist destinations of India in particular. Currently, I work in a Global Company in Puducherry

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This page gives a detailed information regarding Different Tourist Destinations of India, especially to the places where i have travelled. Particular description of the places in India will give a brief idea to the visitors about the place, where it is located  and how to reach the destination. The photos which were personally clicked will be posted along with the description.