Mehtab Bagh Tour of North India

Mehtab Bagh grew just across the northern waterfront of Yamuna when the Taj Mahal was built on its south bank. This place was once a heavenly garden with shaded pavilions, fountain jets, fragrant flowers and fantastic pools. But gradually the site became desolate. This site has now turned in to an epicenter for the project to establish protective green around the Taj Mahal.

The interest in Mehtab Bagh has developed again recently due to the increasing concern for the Taj Mahal. Its grounds are facing a great threat due to too many tourists.

Air pollution is causing decay to the shrine's marble exterior. As this 25 acre plot is being reclaimed, historians and geographers from around the world are gathering here to learn more about this magnificent Mehtab Bagh which once existed beside near the wonderful Taj. A modern technology inspired from Iran has been applied to bring this Mehtab Bagh of Agra back to life again.

The lush garden that once lined the river bank of the Taj Mahal may be given new life in this scheme to protect it from the danger of any further degradation. Conservationists believe that the development of a buffer zone of greenery would help to save the place from local air, noise and water pollution. Much of the area for the greenbelt has already been acquired through an earlier initiative to establish a 340 acre national park around the Taj Mahal.

The most important attraction of Mehtab Bagh is the Taj Mahal itself. This is an unique spot as you can get a picturesque view of The Taj from here.

Taj Mahotsav, a 10 days annual festival organized in the month of February (but this year Its organized from 16 March to 25 March due to election in Uttar Pradesh) at Shilpgram, near Taj Mahal. This mega event invokes the memories of the old Mughal period which was prevalent in the 18th and the 19th centuries in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Festival highlights the rich culture, arts, crafts, cuisine, music and dance of Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Taj Mahal Utsav. The festival is a golden chance for the renowned artisans to display their magnificent works of art.

Taj Mahotsav commences with a splendid procession inspired by the Mughal rulers. The procession comprises of beautifully ornamented camels and elephants, folk artists, drummers and master craftsmen. The handicrafts exhibited during the festival include silk of Banares, handmade carpets of Badohi, woodcarvings of Saharanpur, chikan work of Lucknow, and blue pottery of Khurja. One of the major attractions of Taj Mahotsav consists of amazing performances by the folk artists of different states of India.

Mehtab Bagh India Tour by - Decent Luxury Tours

Coimbatore - Luxury India Tour

The region around Coimbatore was ruled by Sangam Cheras and it served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap, the principal trade route between the west coast and Tamil Nadu. The Kossar tribe mentioned in the second century CE Tamil epic Silappathikaram and other poems in Sangam literature is associated with the Coimbatore region (Kong Nadu). Large numbers of Roman coins and other artifacts have been unearthed around Coimbatore, indicating the region's ties with Roman traders. The Coimbatore region is in the middle of the "Roman trail" that extended from Muzzily to Arikamedu.

The medieval Colas conquered the Kong Nadu in the 10th century CE. A Cola highway called "Rajakesari Peruvazhi" ran through the region. Much of Tamil Nadu came under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire by the 15th century. The Vijayanagara reign brought new settlers from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In the 1550s, the military governors (Madurai Nayaks) of the Vijaynagara Empire took control of the region.

 After the Vijayawada Empire fell in the 17th century, the Madurai Nayaks established their state as an independent kingdom, with other Vijayanagar offshoots forming new kingdoms in Vellore, Tanjore, Gingee, Chandragiri and Mysore. The Nayaks introduced the Palayakkarar system under which Kongu nadu region was divided into 24 Palayams.

In the later part of the 18th century, the Coimbatore region came under the Kingdom of Mysore,following a series of wars with the Madurai Nayak Dynasty.When part of Kingdom of Mysore the region was under the administration of Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan of Mysore. After defeating Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore Wars, the British East India Company annexed Coimbatore to the Madras Presidency in 1799. The Coimbatore region played a prominent role in the Second Poligar War (1801) when it was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai.

Coimbatore India Tour by - Decent Luxury Tours

Bhubaneswar - Luxury Tour of South India

Bhubaneswar also spelled Bhubaneshwar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially spelled Odisha. The city has a history of over 3000 years starting with the Mahamegha-bahana Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital. Bhubaneswar has been known by names such as Toshali, Kalinga Nagari, Nagar Kalinga, Ekamra Kanan, Ekamra Kshetra and Mandira Malini Nagari (City of Temples) otherwise known as the Temple City of India. Bhubaneswar, literally means the Lord (Eeswar) of the Universe (Bhuban).[6] It is the largest city of Orissa, and a center of economic and religious importance in the region today.

Bhubaneswar's possession of magnificent sculptures and architectural heritage, coupled with the sanctity as Ekamrakshetra make this one of the great religious centres of Orissa since early medieval days. With its large number of Hindu temples (over 600 in number), which span the entire spectrum of Kalinga architecture, Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a Temple City of India and together with Puri and Sun Temple Konark it forms the Swarna Tribhuja (Golden Triangle); one of the most visited destinations in East India.

The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed by the German architect Otto Königsberger in 1946. Like Jamshedpur, Chandigarh, it is one of the first planned cities of modern India. With the Chandaka reserve forest on the fringes, the city with an abundance of in-city greenery, is one of the cleanest and greenest cities of India.

Bhubaneswar replaced Cuttack as the political capital of the state of Orissa in 1948, a year after India gained its independence from Britain. Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are often commonly together known as the twin-cities of Orissa. The metropolitan area formed by the twin cities has a 2011 population of 1.4 million. Bhubaneswar is categorized as a Tier-2 city. An emerging Information Technology (IT) hub, the boom in the metals and metal processing industries have made Bhubaneswar one of the fastest developing cities of India Tour in recent years.

South India Bhubaneswar Tours by - Decent Luxury Tours

Kochi Tour of South India

Kochi is among the most vibrant places of Kerala which is known in India Tour natural beauty, beaches, greenery and fine blend of old culture with new hip-hop culture. It is one of the deal destinations for both business and leisure travelers. Kochi earlier known as Cochin is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala which is built along the salt water lagoon. The strategic location of this place makes it a popular destination of India throughout the course of Indian history.

During colonial period it was controlled by the Portuguese, Dutch and English which makes it a vibrant place with engrained European Culture. This is a romantic place that is known for European architectures, pristine seashore, emerald backwaters and an array excursion activity.

The composed serene and scenic natural beauty honored Kerala with the title of God's Own Country. Kochi Tour is one of the most sought tours on the itineraries of Kerala Tourism. It is a land of green landscapes, rich forests, Backwaters and historical monuments. Kochi is a heritage land because of amalgamated beauty of nature and culture.

The composed serene and scenic natural beauty honored Kerala with the title of God's Own Country. A Kochi tour is one of the most sought tours on the itineraries of Kerala Tourism. It is a land of green landscapes, rich forests, backwaters and historical monuments. Kochi is a heritage land because of amalgamated beauty of nature and culture.

Tours of Kochi city are added attractions of Kerala honeymoon tours. In fact, Cochin is an ideal destination for honeymoon in Kerala, India Tours. Beautiful beaches, terrific churches, lovely waterfalls, grand hotels with excellent somewhere to stay, etc make Cochin one of the most popular Kerala honeymoon destinations.

Mysore - Tour of South India

Mysore located at a distance of around 150 kms from Bangalore city the Silicon Valley of India Tour has been one of the greatest tourist attractions in South India for many decades. Mysore is located in Karnataka state of South India Tourism.

Mysore is always crowded by thousands of tourists throughout the year, and it remains as a main excursion option for school children of various schools across India holidays for many decades. Let us see what all the important tourist places in Mysore. This list also includes the important tourist attractions in Mysore and around.

Affectionately dubbed as the 'City of Palaces' Mysore is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations of India Tour. It is also popular for its silk and sandalwood. It is the second biggest city of the south Indian state of Karnataka. The rich cultural heritage of the city majestically reflects in its attractions, which range from stunning palaces to religious sites, beautiful gardens, vibrant festivals and colorful handcrafts.

With a history dating back to the 14 century, Mysore Palace dominate the land of the city. Reflecting the Indo-Saracenic style, incorporating both the Hindu and Muslim elements, the palace is a three storied stone structure of fine gray granite and pink marble. Its domes, turrets, arches, and colonnades are beautifully adorned with exquisite carvings. The interiors of the palace has several astonishing attractions to sweep you off your feet.

Holding sheer mythological significance, this hill is named after Goddess Chamundi( an avatar of Parvati). It symbolizes the goddess's victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is at this place where the goddess killed the demon. There is a temple at the hill dedicated to the goddess. The hill also offers picture-perfect views of the surroundings.

Kuttanadu - Luxury Tour of South India

Kuttanadu is a region in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India, well known for its picturesque vast paddy fields and its geographical peculiarities. It's the region with the lowest altitude in India, and one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level. It’s also one of the historically important places in the ancient history of South India.

There is no recorded history on the origin of this land. But the oral history among local people, transferred from generation to generation is a blend of myths and legends. There is reference to Kuttanad in the epic Mahabharata of ancient India. During their exile, the five Pandava princes are said to have traveled through this land.

In those days, Kuttanad was part of a dense forest, later destroyed by a forest fire which is also mentioned in the epic. Thus came the place name Chuttanad or the burnt place. In course of time Chuttanad became Kuttanad. One can still see Kari or coal if we dig deep into the soil of Kuttanad, pointing to the fact that the place was once a forest, destroyed by wild fire. In Kuttanad most of the place names end in Kari.

Some familiar place names are Ramankary, Puthukkary, Oorukkary, Mitrakkary, Mampuzhakkary, Kainakari, Chathurthiakary and Chennamkari. It is also said that kuttanad was once under the sea.the proof is the land is flourished with seashells.

During the reign of Chera dynasty that ruled over ancient Kerala, Kuttanad attained an important place in history. One of the powerful kings in the dynasty: Cheran Chenguttavan is said to have ruled his vast kingdom from Kuttanad, when it was also a famous centre of Buddhism. There is another version for its place name. The Buddhist centre Buddhanad later became Kuttanad.

Kuttanad India Tour by - Decent Luxury Tours.

Daulatabad Fort Tour of Aurangabad, India

The Daulatabad Fort was one of the most powerful forts during the medieval period. Built on a 200 meter high conical hill, the fort was defended by moat and glacis running around the hill at its foot besides the most complex and intricate defense system. The fortifications comprise three encircling walls with bastions. The entrance through the outer wall is by a strong hornwork consisting of a succession of gateways and courts.

It has very thick and lofty walls convoluted on the outer faces and are defended by large bastions both without and within the courts. A barbican of later date, the entrance to which has been broken away, stands in front of this hornwork. One the right of the entrance gateway is an enormous bastion. The face of the gateway above the door has been pierced with three large openings for artillery.

The entrance from the barbican to the first court is through a lofty vaulted passage with a turn midway and two-leaved door at the entrance, a large recess for the guard on right and stairway to the parapet wall over the gate on the left. The outer door, studded and spiked against elephant attack, is still in position. It is a formidable barrier, strengthened behind by heavy battens spaced at short intervals, and secured when closed by a square timber bar, drawn out from a long socket in one jamb, passed behind the door and fitted into a socket in the other jamb.

The iron spikers are arranged in horizontal rows up the face of the door. The next gateway is defended by strong towers and an embattled parapet. There is only one two-leaved door here but it is of the usual heavy constructions and armed with iron spikers. Within the doorway are two guard rooms, each of two vaulted bays.

In the next court, facing the second gateway is a large conical tower which has lost its upper part and from this tower, about midway in its height, projects a covered balcony supported on sculptured corbels. To reach the following gate in the hornwork one must pass diagonally through the court exposed to attach from all sides. This gateway, closed only by a single two leaved-door, is much narrower than those already passed.

Daulatabad Fort India Tour by - Decent Luxury Tours

Mahabalipuram - Luxury Tour of South India

Mahabalipuram is a classic India Tours destination incredible where tourists come from far and wide. Its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-see destination of Tamil Nadu. Once you travel to Mahabalipuram, you will remember the travel experience for the rest of your life. Mahabalipuram tour is a famous tour of incredible India tourism.

The beauty of Mahabalipuram's architectural marvels earned it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the capital of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram this town is now a famous tourist attraction where people come to see the heritage left behind by the erstwhile rulers. The aesthetic appeal of the architectural monuments of this wonderful town draws many a tourist here.

It is the most mesmerizing attraction of this town which is steeped in rich beauty and history. Ideally nestled on the shore of Bay of Bengal amidst peaceful and beautiful environment. It is a five-storied temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. The temple reflects the perfect example of Dravidian style of architecture. The exquisite carvings and sculptures of the temple deserve mention.

Over the centuries some of the portions of the temple got ruined. But still the temple retains its old world charm. It looks all the more picturesque in evening when golden sun rays fall on it. The charm of this temple increases manifold with the annual celebration of the Mahabalipuram Dance Festival with the temple as its backdrop.

Five Chariots these are the arresting cave temples named after the five Pandavas, the mythological figures from the great Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is a World Heritage Site which was built in the 7th century. The carvings of these structures are truly mind-blowing. Mahabalipuram Dance Festival This offers a great opportunity to see the traditional dances of Luxury India Tour. Coinciding with the festival of Pongal (the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu), this festival is marked by dance performances by artists from all over India.

Madurai Tour of South India

One of the oldest cities in South Asia, Madurai, on the banks of the River Vaigai, has been an important centre of worship and commerce for as long as there has been civilization in south India. Greek ambassador Megasthenes wrote of its splendour in 302 BC, and described its queen, Pandai, as "a daughter of Herakles", while, the Roman geographer Strabo complained the city's silk, pearls and spices were draining the imperial coffers of Rome. This lucrative trade enabled the Pandyan dynasty to erect the mighty Meenakshi-Sundareshwarar temple.

Although today surrounded by a sea of modern concrete cubes, the massive gopuras of this vast complex, writhing with multicoloured mythological figures and crowned by golden finials, remain the greatest man-made spectacle of the south. Any day of the week no less than 15,000 people pass through its gates, increasing to over 25,000 on Fridays (sacred to the goddess Meenakshi), while the temple's ritual life spills out into the streets in an almost ceaseless round of festivals and processions. The chance to experience sacred ceremonies that have persisted largely unchanged since the time of the ancient Egyptians is one that few travellers pass up.

Madurai's urban and suburban sprawl creates traffic jams to rival India's very worst. Chaos on the narrow, potholed streets is exacerbated by political demonstrations and religious processions, wandering cows – demanding right of way with a peremptory nudge of the haunch – and put-upon pedestrians forced onto the road by ever-increasing numbers of street traders. Open-air kitchens extend from chai shops, where competing parotta-wallahs literally drum up custom for their delicious fresh breads.

Although considerably enlarged and extended over the years, the overall layout of Madurai's old city, south of the River Vaigai, has remained largely unchanged since the first centuries AD, comprising a series of concentric squares centred on the massive . Meenakshi Temple Aligned with the cardinal points, the street plan forms a giant mandala, or magical diagram, whose sacred properties are believed to be activated during mass circumambulations of the central temple, always conducted in a clockwise direction.

Madurai  India Tour By - Decent Luxury Tours

Trivandrum - Tour of South India

Trivandrum is a sparkling jewel of Kerala where tourists come from across the world. It is the capital city of this wonderful state in India Tour. Trivandrum's major attractions consist of fascinating beaches, beautiful temples, historic monuments, stunning palace, mesmerizing backwaters, refreshing tea, coffee and spice plantations and enchanting wildlife.

Travel to Trivandrum and you are bound to get mesmerized. It is a wonderful tourist destination offering amazing attractions. It is the capital city of Kerala. It is officially known as Thiruvananthapuram. It is known as the city of Acanthi. It boasts of rich cultural heritage and glorious history. It is a coastal city with tropical climate. The winter season is the perfect time to visit Trivandrum.

Tourists from across the world come to Trivandrum to spend their holidays. It is famous for its breathtaking beaches, Backwater, rich culture and historic monuments. The city is dotted with several beautiful temples, each having its own history and significance. The temples here boast of superb architectures.

This beautiful waterfront park is located at a distance of 10 km from the city. It is surrounded by the Veil lagoon and the Arabian Sea. It is the place where the lake merges with the sea. Its refreshing garden boasts of arresting sculptures made by Kanai Kunjiraman, one of the famous sculptors of Kerala. The other attractions here are pony ride, a floating restaurant and a bridge which connects the village to the beach.

Kovalam Beach is the pride of Trivandrum. This internationally renowned beach resort has been thronged by the visitors since 1960. It is located just 16 km away from this historic city. Koala’s sheltered natural bay is ringed by two rocky headlands. Its four beaches-Samurai beach, Ashok beach, Eve's beach and Lighthouse beach. All these beaches are located at a short distance from each other.

Kottayam - Luxury Tour of South India

Kottyam, this exotic land with long stretches of serene backwaters, sprawling paddy fields and rubber plantations, is bounded by Western Ghats on the east the Vembanad Lake on the west. Kottyam has 109,582 hectares of sprawling land dedicated to the rubber plantations and houses the the head quarters of the Indian Rubber Board. Hence it is also known as the land of latex (crude liquidized rubber).

The literal meaning of the term "Kottayam"(Kotta+Akam) in Malayalam means inside a fort. Kottayam mainly known for its Backwater tours is a city with stunning landscape and significance. It is the first town to have attained 100 percent literacy and is also the hometown of the feted female award winning author- Arundhuti Roy who wrote her illustrious novel- "God of Small Things".

This place had the first Malayalam printing press which was established by a Christian missionary Benjamin Bailey, in 1820 A.D. The first college in the State (CMS College) was also constituted here at  Kottayam in 1840. Kottyam was also the first town in India which was chosen by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India to be transformed as an Eco City.

The chronicle of Kottayam dates back to the era of the Kulasekhara kings (1090-1102) when the region was united with Vempolinad. Kottayam has witnessed many social and political upheavals. The illustrious Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), an imposing struggle for annihilation of untouchability, originated in this place of historical significance under the influence of distinguished national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Acharya Vinoba Bhave, C. Rajagopalachari and E.V. Ramswami Naykar.

Kottayam Tours By - Kottyam, this exotic land with long stretches of serene backwaters, sprawling paddy fields and rubber plantations, is bounded by Western Ghats on the east the Vembanad Lake on the west. Kottyam has 109,582 hectares of sprawling land dedicated to the rubber plantations and houses the the head quarters of the Indian Rubber Board. Hence it is also known as the land of latex (crude liquidized rubber).

The literal meaning of the term "Kottayam"(Kotta+Akam) in Malayalam means inside a fort. Kottayam mainly known for its backwater tours is a city with stunning landscape and significance. It is the first town to have attained 100 percent literacy and is also the hometown of the feted female award winning author- Arundhuti Roy who wrote her illustrious novel- "God of Small Things".

This place had the first Malayalam printing press which was established by a Christian missionary Benjamin Bailey, in 1820 A.D. The first college in the State (CMS College) was also constituted here at  Kottayam in 1840. Kottyam was also the first town in India which was chosen by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India to be transformed as an Eco City.

The chronicle of Kottayam dates back to the era of the Kulasekhara kings (1090-1102) when the region was united with Vempolinad. Kottayam has witnessed many social and political upheavals. The illustrious Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), an imposing struggle for annihilation of untouchability, originated in this place of historical significance under the influence of distinguished national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Acharya Vinoba Bhave, C. Rajagopalachari and E.V. Ramswami Naykar.

Kottayam India Tour By - Decent Luxury Tours

Periyar - Tour of South India

A pleasant place to escape from the madding crowds of the cities and towns, Periyar is a nice place to cruise on the lake, a place to enjoy a jungle walk with an opportunity to see the wild animals.

Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats, in Kerala, is the Periyar famous for its National Park and Tiger Reserve. The park has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a perennial source of water for the local wildlife. Herds of elephant and sambar, gaur and wild pigs wander down to the lakeside and can be observed from the launches that cruise the lake.

In March and April, during the driest period here, the animals spend a lot of time near the lake and the elephants can be seen bathing and swimming in the reservoir. A glimpse may be had even of the tiger during this season, as it comes to the water. Periyar also harbors the leopard, wild dog, barking deer and mouse deer. On the rocky outcrops along the lake, monitor lizards can be seen basking in the sun. Visitors who trek into the Park often see a python and sometimes even a king cobra.

Although an excursion on the splendid artificial lake is the standard way to experience the sanctuary, you can also walk around with the local guide in a small group. Wild Elephant herds come to the lake to frolic in the water. There are boat services which takes the visitor around the lake. The best season to visit the park is between October and June.

Periyar India Tour By - Decent Luxury Tours

Pondicherry - Tour of South India

Pondicherry is a peaceful and picturesque  destination . India Tours Tourists from across the globe come here to spend pleasurable holidays. The culture of this destination is an attraction in itself. It is the Union territory of India located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is a beautiful place offering mesmerizing attractions. Pondicherry attractions like serene environment, heritage monuments, lovely beaches, natural beauty and unique culture will leave you enchanted.

The Sri Aurobindo Ashram was founded by Sri Aurobindo on the 24th November 1926. This ashram is really a center of yoga preaching exactly where truth seekers from across the globe come here to discover the arts of living. Right now this center has a lot more than 1,500 spiritual seekers from diverse elements of the world. Although these seekers are from a various nationality and cultural background however they aspire and work for the identical objective.

It is a unique and beautiful town. It is known as Universal Town as people belonging to different nationalities live here peacefully. It is also called the City of Dawn. The gorgeous greenery and picturesque surroundings of this city will leave you enchanted. This city was established in 1968 by a yoga leader named Mirra Alfassa. She was known as the Mother. She had firm faith in the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo. The Mother founded this city with an idea of bringing a positive change in the minds of people about human relations.

Auroville This can be a universal community in India situated close to the  Pondicherry city. It's a celebrated tourist destination of Pondicherry popularly called the 'City of Dawn'. This city was established with a vision of a Universal town exactly where people from diverse nationalities reside with each other in best harmony. The Auroville city has around men and women of 35 nations. This city is devoted towards 'unity of mankind'. Folks from across the world come here to discover the arts of converting life into 'Supramental Consciousness'.

At present is known as Puducherry. You can make your research online and will get the truth. Formerly it was known as Pondicherry. It is one of the most beautiful Union Territories of India. Of course it is a lovely Union Territory of Luxury India Tour. You should know important facts about this UT prior making up your mind to have a trip here. It will help you in getting good and useful guidance about the place. The more you know the more you will love visiting the attractions in Pondicherry and will have more fun.