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Dudhsagar Waterfalls   Goa

Dudhsagar Waterfalls, Goa

 15 Reviews  Dudhsagar Waterfalls, at 2,000 feet high, are the highest falls in India. Dudhsagar means "sea of milk" and the name comes from the white foam created from the force of the water as it drops. From... 

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GATEWAY OF INDIA   Mumbai

GATEWAY OF INDIA, Mumbai

 62 Reviews  Gateway of India I landed up at Gate way of India unintentionally during my stay at Mumbai during 2005, actually I was searching for job and happened to pass by this magnificent monument. And then I... 

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Red Fort   Delhi

Red Fort, Delhi

 123 Reviews  This was the place where the famous Peacock Throne used to be kept. It was looted by Persian Invader Nader Shah in 1738, who returned to Persia ( present day of Iran) in 1739. After the death of Nader... 

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Lalbagh Botanical Garden   Bangalore

Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore

 11 Reviews  This 240 acre (971,000 sq.m) garden is located to the south of the city centre and is one of Bangalore's main attractions. Hyder Ali commissioned the building of the garden in 1760 but his son, Tipu... 

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Husain Sagar Lake   Hyderabad

Husain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad

 19 Reviews  The Huge statue that can be seen in different photos and pitures of Hyderabad is a Buddhe Statue in the centre of the Lank called as Hussein Sagar or Locally Known as Tank Bund. This is approachable... 

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Amber Fort   Jaipur

Amber Fort, Jaipur

 120 Reviews  This is one of the most fascinating palaces in Jaipur. Situated in the town of Amer or Amber, which is also called the old city/old capital. The most famous Sheesh mahal is housed here. It makes sense... 

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The Taj Mahal   Agra

The Taj Mahal, Agra

 269 Reviews  The emperor saw the Taj Mahal from his prison in the Fort. Here is a picture from the other site. From the Taj Mahal overlooking the river you can see the Red Fort. I found the Taj so beautiful and... 

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Fort Aguada   Goa

Fort Aguada, Goa

 17 Reviews  Built around 1864 Fort Aguada Lighthouse is one of the first and oldest lighthouses built in Asia. Prior to this ships were guided by a bonfire lit on the hill behind the Immaculate Conception Church... 

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BEACHES   Mumbai

BEACHES, Mumbai

 30 Reviews  One of the lesser known and thus less polluted and quiet beaches, this one is a little far from the main city and secluded. Look for Dariya Kinara hotel at Virgin Uttan Beach, and you'll find a lovely... 

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Qutab Minar   Delhi

Qutab Minar, Delhi

 82 Reviews  The Alai-Darwaza Gate is part of the Qutb Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, which along with other monuments, tombs, and mosques make up the Qutb Minar Complex, all of which are... 

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Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace   Bangalore

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore

 5 Reviews  Started in 1781 by Nawab Hyder Ali Khan and completed in 1791 by Tipu Sultan, this beautiful two-storeyed ornate teak wooden structure with exquisitely carved pillars, arches and balconies was one of... 

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Museums   Hyderabad

Museums, Hyderabad

 15 Reviews  The Musical Clock kept in the corridor just outside the Rebecca Gallery, with a large TV screen beside it and plenty of chairs in the front, is a sure crowd-puller, irrespective of age. Though not as... 

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HAWA MAHAL   Jaipur

HAWA MAHAL, Jaipur

 53 Reviews  This tip will seem unusual by the title I have mentioned. but believe me , Jaipur will never look such beautiful , unless you hover around the city from air! Please see the pictures of Mansarovar... 

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The Red Fort   Agra

The Red Fort, Agra

 192 Reviews  Yet another great place to see in Agra is the Red Fort ... or Agra Fort .... this building sitting on top of a hill overlooking the Yumuna river ... This fort is huge ... built between 1565 and 1573... 

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Old Goa   Goa

Old Goa, Goa

 40 Reviews  Old Goa was he site of the Portuguese capitl until the mid 18th century. Today is it a magnificent complex of churches, monasteries, and cathedrals that cover a 1.5 km stretch. It is also a UNESCO... 

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CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS SITES   Mumbai

CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS SITES, Mumbai

 96 Reviews  Iskcon Temple,Mumbai Iskcon Temple was inaugurated on 14th January 1978 (the day of Makar Sankranti). And again this is one of the most visited tourist temple in Mumbai. We can walk along the Juhu... 

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Chandni Chowk   Delhi

Chandni Chowk, Delhi

 34 Reviews  Old Delhi Bazaar Walk & Haveli Visiting Tour When reminiscing about our holiday to India my sixteen year old daughter and I inevitably speak about our evening doing the Old Delhi Bazaar and Haveli... 

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Cubbon Park   Bangalore

Cubbon Park, Bangalore

 6 Reviews  Cubbon Park is a large park that is located right in the middle of the city's main administrative centre. Originally created in 1884, when Major General Richard Sankey was the then British Chief... 

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Parks and Gardens   Hyderabad

Parks and Gardens, Hyderabad

 15 Reviews  Ramoji film city is a kind of a massive park of various film sets...Its just awesome (but only when u go there for the first time)...If you are a bollywood fan u'll notice here the sets that u see in... 

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City Palace   Jaipur

City Palace, Jaipur

 90 Reviews  This is the main Royal Palace where the Royal family of Jaipur still stays and runs the palace. If you are interested to see inside of this area, they will allow you to see some parts where they stay... 

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Baby Taj   Agra

Baby Taj, Agra

 37 Reviews  The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah follows a typical Mughal period mausoleum design. It is a square structure placed at the centre of a garden in a charbagh layout, i.e. a square garden divided into four... 

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Calangute Beach   Goa

Calangute Beach, Goa

 20 Reviews  when u reach the calangute beach there are already get you some agents of water rides. They will give you 5 rides in 600 rupees . most amazing thrill in banana ride and parachute gliding which are... 

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ART AND MUSEUMS   Mumbai

ART AND MUSEUMS, Mumbai

 59 Reviews  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya formerly known as "The Prince of Wales Museum " Its website is really good to visit for complete... 

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Humayun Tomb   Delhi

Humayun Tomb, Delhi

 60 Reviews  He was second in line of The Mughal Dynasty. After Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur his son Nasir ud-din Muhammad Humayun became the Emperor. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum... 

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Vidhana Soudha   Bangalore

Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore

 7 Reviews  The Vidhana Soudha is a huge edifice of a building that is the seat of Karnataka's Legislative Assembly. It was built between 1951 and 1956 and covers an area of 700 feet by 350 feet making it the... 

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Varkala

by MichaelFalk1969

Varkala is a Keralan beach resort ca. 1 hour south of Kollam. The glorious beach is enveloped by palm-tree-rimmed cliffs, it is very clean, not too crowded when I visited in 2/09, they have lifeguards and a complete touristic infrastructure with shops, restaurants and accomodation in all price-ranges. The thing I liked best about it was that even though Varkala is a popular destination, it is not over-developed and the beach view is not ruined by ugly hotel buildings. The beach is divided into a South and a North Cliff area, the South Cliff is preferrable and quieter in my opinion. The ocean here can be treacherous due to strong currents and the lifeguards are likely to let you only up to 50 meters (max.) into the water, so for swimming it is actually not the best place. I liked Varkala, and recommend it to anyone who wants to unwind and relax for a few days in Kerala.

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Nandi Hills

by MichaelFalk1969

Nandi Hills is an area ca. 1 hour north of Bangalore and a weekend retreat for many Bangaloreans. The red-dust landscape with high hills and giant boulders is very unique and reminded me a little of the planet Mars. The main attraction is Nandi Hill, a former fortress site of Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan. There, you can find Tipu`s Drop, the place where Tipu executed prisoners of war by dropping them from the hill. With the exception of Nandi Hill, there are no real hiking paths, but wild hiking is easy, the landscape is easy to navigate, and the scenery is great. If you are tired of Bangalore and want to see some nature, Nandi Hills would be a good option.

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Wayanad (Tholpetty) National Park

by MichaelFalk1969

The Wayanad Sanctuary in Kerala has two different parts, the Tholpetty sanctuary at the border of Kerala-Karnataka, and the Muthanga sanctuary near the Tamil Nadu border. The flora of the reserve is dominated by teakwood, silver oak and eucalyptus trees as well as bamboo; Wayanad is animal-rich, and elephants, tigers, leopards, several deer species, Indian bison, wild boar, monkeys and peacocks can be seen. It is possible to do jeep safaris in the park, and you can also do half-day-hikes accompanied by forest rangers (important: for the hike, you need to apply and pay on the previous day). A possible base for exploring the park would be a homestay in the friendly Southern Coorg border region around Kutta village, dominated by coffee plantations. I can only speak for Tholpetty as I have not been to Muthanga, but I liked it, and this reserve is much more accessible than Nagarhole where...

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Kerala/Back waters

by gazellen

Rent a"boat" for a day ore more to discover the back waters of Kerala.Ayurvedic threatment - science of life !The massages is like cooking and using your hands and at the same time you will learn about the indian gods and the elements and the dosas and so many things that affect the body, mind and spirit.Very different from traditional western thinking. Trying to understand a little bit of the ayurvedic medicine, you will ce confused, amazed and feeling like having an eye opener to somthing very interesting. I bought a big book, and found a clever doctor ( traditional doctor and ayurvedic doctor in one person, a perfect match for me) and had private lessons for 14 days just for me. But it takes many years of studies, if you want to practise this for you living. I´m so afraid of theese people who learn something in a couple of weeks, and then go home and practise stuff on sick people.Try...

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Jumping, Taj Mahal

by TheView

Well this is a must do for India, But do prepare yourself for Indians likening to have there photo taken with strangers (big white ”funny” looking foreigners) Some just for the fun some of the boys to brag with the photo ”with there hot night with a girl from the west” I was more times shown photos from Indian men, bragging with there unlikely conquests. Do make jumping photos!

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Kashmir, Shrinagar, Dal Lake

by TheView

Up in mountains of Kashmir you find a refuge from the burning heat down south. At Dal lake, Srinagar the British made houseboats for this purpose that are still in use. The lake makes wonderful scenery for a shikara boat tour around the lake. To see the floating gardens and old city and woodcrafts workshops that are not to be missed as there a simply amassing. Be ready for the shopkeepers that will paddle there boutique up to you and offer you spices and handcrafts. If you like honey as I you can also get to taste purges some just inform your shikara-wallah of you likings and he will know where you like to go.

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Chamundi Hill (Mysore)

by MichaelFalk1969

The Chamundi Hills, about 1000 meters high, are located in the east of Mysore, Karnataka. A stairway of about 1000 steps leads from the foothills all the way up. At around 700 meters elevation, the statue of a Nandi Bull carved out of a granite monolith can be seen. The Nandi Bull - in Hindu mythology - is the animal on which the God Shiva uses to ride. At the top of the hill, the Mahishasura Statue and the interesting Chamundeswari Temple are the main attractions. The hike up is worthwhile and will keep you fit, and if you are not inclined to walk all the way, you can as well take a riksha. I noticed that along the last stretch of the hike there is much littering, but that should not keep you from coming to Chamundi Hill.

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Bandhavgarh national park

by TheView

In Bandhavgarh National park in Madhya phadesh, they have the highest density of tigers in the world (around 56 tigers on 448 sq km). So here you will find a very good chance to spot a wild living tiger as I did. The morning tours include an elephant ride to get real near to the tigers (see photos).Tigers are an endangered species as it only takes so few persons buying tiger products to motivate poachers hunting them to extinction. While the tourist putting their money into the parks and resorts gives other economical benefits to local community as a counterweight.

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Lalitha Mahal Hotel (Mysore)

by MichaelFalk1969

The stunning Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel of Mysore was built as a palace for the entertainment of the Wodeyar Maharaja`s guests, the construction completed in 1921. In Mysore, only the Amba Vilas Palace is larger than Lalitha Mahal. It is now used as a (state-run) hotel. Even if you don`t stay the night here, it is perfectly possible to have a civilized cup of tea here and enjoy the gorgeous interior at a very affordable price.

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Ranganathittoo Bird Reserve

by MichaelFalk1969

The small Ranganathittoo or Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka, 30 minutes driving distance from Mysore, near the historic site of Srirangapatna, consists of six small islands within the river Cauvery that are an important habitat for local and migrant birds, and also for flying foxes and marsh crocodiles. The park can be explored by taking part in a half-hour rowing boat ride, where hundreds of birds can be spotted (and heard) from close distance. My guide claimed that during migration time there can be up to 25.000 birds in this place. The most common species where open-beaked storks and painted storks, but grey and purple herons, night herons, cormorants, snake birds, pelicans, spoonbills, egrits and sandpipers were also abundant, and I easily spotted 5 crocodiles. A great nature experience and a must-see that can easily be combined with a visit to Srirangapatna.

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