Sunday, 4 November 2012

HAMPI, KARNATAKA

The ancient ruins of Hampi have been drawing tourists for decades thanks to the legendary tales of the prosperity under the Vijayanagar empire.
The ruins have been recognised as a World Heritage Site and continue to delight visitors with its stark, rocky contrast to the surrounding green.
Apart from the ruins, there are a number of significant temples that include the Virupaksha Temple, the Hazara Rama Temple and the Vitthala Temple. And if it's stunning scenery you're after, hike up the Matanga Hill for panoramic views of the city.
Getting there: The town does not have its own airport, the nearest being Bellary (60 km away) and Hubli (about 180 km away). Travellers can fly in from Bangalore or Goa and catch a connecting flight.
The nearest railway station is Hospet, which again does not have too many trains coming in. Most trains begin or pass through Bangalore, Hyderabad or Goa. Alternately, Hampi lies off national highways 4, 7 and 13, so road travel is possible too.

AGRA



Agra needs no introduction. The timeless Taj Mahal makes it to almost every must-visit list, and deservedly so. The white marble structure and the sprawling campus around it are simply magnificent.
And while the Taj will be the highlight of any visit to the city, there are quite a few other architectural delights the city offers visitors.
The Agra Fort is another majestic construction, bearing plenty of evidence of the regalia of Mughal times. Some other attractions include the Sikandra complex, Swami Bagh and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
Getting there: Being the tourist hub that it is, Agra is well connected by air, road and rail. Agra Airport is about 120 km from the city.
Rail travellers can hop off at Agra Cantonment, Agra Fort or the smaller Raja ki Mandi stations.
By road, travellers can pick from three national highways depending on where they're arriving from. National highways 2, 3 and 11 most prominently connect Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur respectively

CHIANG MAI, THIALAND

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Kalkan, like its neighbour Kas, is a lovely Turkish beach town. While most travellers spend their time enjoying the sun and sea, history buffs will appreciate Kalkan’s proximity to several ancient Lycian cities. If you’ll be in town for more than a day, consider renting a villa—you’ll love the chance to live like a local in such a beautiful spot.

Friday, 2 November 2012

Las Vegas,NEVADA

LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas is the most popular tourist destination in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment. It is home to such resorts as Treasure Island Hotel and other great attractions.
Enticing over 31 million visitors,about 80 percent of the city’s total (39.2 million) visitors, a year with its million-gigawatt smile and globetrotting attractions,Las Vegas Strip is more than glitz and gambling.

TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK


 TIMES SQUARE, the most bustling square of New York, is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs.
Times Square has all sorts of fun, exciting and informative tours to explore other parts of the city. You can Choose from walking, bike, bus, food, limo, TV, landmark, ethnic or water tours.
Times Square Alliance estimates an average of more than 2,000 pedestrians traversing a block of 7th Avenue during a 15-minute weekday period.

KRAKOW, POLAND














For a medieval city that also survived World War II, Krakow is remarkably well preserved, making it a great destination for travellers interested in history or architecture. TripAdvisor travellers recommend exploring the charming small streets of Krakow's Historic Centre (a World Heritage Site) and visiting the Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny), one of the largest town squares in Europe. 

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

DAL LAKE SRINAGAR(www.forceearth.org)


Dal Lake has rightfully become an icon of the Kashmir tourism industry. A Himalayan urban lake, it has five basins and a number of channels that are well linked with each other.

There are plenty of fishes in Dal Lake and fishery is the second largest industry of the region centered on the lake. The sparkling quiet waters of Dal surrounded by snow-capped mountains on its three sides, undoubtedly mark it as one of the most beautiful lakes of India.

 It is also the second largest lake in the State of Jammu and Kashmir with numerous gardens and orchards all along its shores.

Houseboats form an indelible part of the scenery of the Dal Lake that are always ready to take tourists to a romantic and peaceful ride of the lake and soothe their nerves as the houseboat floats over the slightly rippling waters.

 They also offer some of the most exotic views of the splendid scenery of the Dal Lake.