The long overdue National War Memorial India finally got inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India in February this year. The memorial is established to honor the sacrifices of more than 25,000 soldiers who laid down their lives in military battles post-independence. In order to bring forth the sheer valor and dedication displayed by the martyred soldiers, special circular walls are constructed displaying the names of each of the soldiers who lost their lives while fighting for their country. A 15 m tall tower carrying an eternal flame is also built inside the memorial to immortalize the sacrifices of Indian…
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The recently unveiled statue of unity in Gujarat is making headlines as the tallest statue in the world. The statue is built to honor India’s man of steel, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and was inaugurated last October by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi. Standing at 182 meters, the statue is almost double the height of the statue of liberty in New York and is expected to bring in a massive tourist inflow to Gujarat. The statue is located against the scenic backdrop of Narmada River and Satpura range of mountains which is sure to mesmerize the visitors with…
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If travelling by air or road seems like an uphill task, here’s some good news for you. With the launch of India’s only cruise liner service from Mumbai to Goa, you can expect to add some zing to your journey. This luxurious cruise launched by Angriya Sea Eagle Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Mumbai port trust is the first of its kind which will take passengers from Mumbai to Goa and back. This initiative is being seen as a turning point in India’s cruise tourism segment. Being prime tourist destinations, Mumbai and Goa are set to receive a major boost…
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Goa is the only state in India that is a perfect destination for everyone. It is famous worldwide for its sandy, exotic blue beaches. This dream destination has emerged as India’s leading leisure places. A tour to this magical land reveals all the reasons that make it not only the most alluring state but also one of the most loved holiday destinations in India. From heritage to modern days, Goa has an intriguing mix of events calendar that showcases this state’s finest cultural and historical aspects. Attending these might give you the answer for why is Goa known as the…
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India boasts a beautiful rich, unique and colourful history, especially as far as traditional food is concerned. Food always plays a big part in any trip to India and especially the Golden Triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The fragrant dishes of India attracts tourists from all over the world who are tantalized by tender curries, spicy fritters, naan and roti and an array of sumptuous side dishes. Almost a third of the Indian population is vegetarian, ensuring that meat-free food is easily available. Going vegetarian is a good way to be eased into the world of traditional Indian…
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It is such a big matter of pride for Indians and especially for the country or nation that The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) listed Kumbh Mela as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Kumbh Mela, or great pilgrim fair is one of the most important of Hindu spiritual gatherings takes place once every twelve years or every three years in rotation between the four major Hindu pilgrim centers-Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. It was the 12th session of Intergovernmental Committee in favor of protecting the Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity, which was held at Jeju, South Korea from…
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India is the most naturally and culturally rich country which is sported with a wonderful range of fabulous and unusual phenomenon covering the entire plateau of this popular country. The amazing country is the home to the white snow coated Himalayan Mountains in the north to the very typical south and from sandy beaches of the west to the appetizing cuisine of the east. It homes many beautiful and the most amazing wonders of the world. India is the most naturally and culturally rich country which is sported with a wonderful range of fabulous and unusual phenomenon covering the entire…
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The largest Indian state, Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and colorful states in the country. This amazing state has capacity of attracting visitors from each and every corners of the world as the land is dotted with innumerable tourist attraction spots. Each and every city, town and village of this state have many things to showcase to the visiting guests. No place in India perhaps that much of variety of color in terms of attire, architecture, and customs. Some of popular tourism options are cultural tourism, wildlife tourism, and heritage tourism including majestic fort and places, village tourism,…
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‘Unity in Diversity’; In India this diversity is prominent through not only natural landscapes but also in other aspects from religions, architectures, culture to the different cuisines of the country. Full of mouthwatering spices, hot chilies and a mouthwatering taste that leaves a pungent texture in your taste buds, Indian food is nothing but amazing!! Hyderabad is known for its outstanding and unique cuisine and it is of no surprise that from the luxury hotels to the street stalls of the city offer an outstanding variety of local cuisine. It is a heaven for vegetarians and non vegetarians both and…
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India believe in “Atithi Devo Bhava” which means the ‘guest is the lord’. It is actually a matter of pride for Indians that India has moved 12 places up in this ranking from 52nd to 40th position in travel and tourism competitiveness list by World Economic Forum. On 5th April 2017 the Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism & Culture, Dr. Mahesh Sharma announce this good news threw the medium of media. The growth graph of tourism sector of the country is on a growth trajectory since May, 2014, when the present government came into power. Dr. Mahesh Sharma, accept…