Touring Delhi? Pick up any brochure or travel guide’s itinerary of the city and they will all be telling you about the following monuments that just cannot be missed! Qutab Minar Memorial at Rajghat Rashtrapati Bhavan Red Fort National Museum – the largest museum in India India Gate Garden Of Five Senses Bahai Temple Connaught [...]
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Remembering Delhi’s Forgotten Wonders on its Centurion Celebrations : Agrasen Ki Baoli
December 13th, 2011 
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Tags: Bahai Temple, Connaught Place, Delhi's forgotten monuments, Garden Of Five Senses, India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Memorial at Rajghat, National Museum - the largest museum in India, Qutab Minar, Rashtrapati Bhavan, red fort, Tourism 
No Comments »India’s top 5 underwater sports destinations : Andaman Nicobar Islands
December 8th, 2011 mapsofindia1 If ever there was a watery heaven… then this most certainly would be it! Today we dive into the stunning Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a locale unlike any other in India that’s known for its exotic flora, fauna, marine life, corals, turquoise beaches and amazing underwater sports. Located 1,220 km south east off the coast [...]
Posted in aboriginal tribes, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Emerald Islands, India's top underwater sports destinations, scuba diving snorkeling and other water sports, Tourism Tags: aboriginal tribes, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andaman Water Sports Complex, annual ‘Island Tourism Festival’, Anthropoligical Museum, Barren Island, Chatham Island, Cinque Island, Corbyn’s Cove, Forest Museum of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Havelock Island, India's top underwater sports destinations, Jolly Bouy, Karmatang Beach, Port Blair, Radhanagar Beach, Ramnagar Beach and Harminder Bay Beach, Red Skin Island, Ross Island, Samudrika or Naval Marine Museum, The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Zoological Survey of India Museum, The Cellular Jail, Tourism, Vijaynagar Beach, Viper Island 3 Comments »Orissa’s ‘Cultural’ Capital : Cuttack!
September 15th, 2011 mapsofindia1 A city with a rich historical past, Cuttack often referred to as the ‘Cultural’ Capital of Orissa, is one of India’s most ancient cities that dates back to 989 AD. Formerly the capital of ‘Odisha’, Cuttack also known as Abhinaba Baranasi Kataka in the medieval age, was established by the Keshari Dynasty (King Nrupa) as a military [...]
Captivating one & all with this charm and courteous people : Lucknow
September 15th, 2011 mapsofindia1 Situated on the banks of the Gomti River, Lucknow is a city with a glorious past, one that takes tourists back in time… to the 13th century; with its numerous monuments and other architectural attractions. A city that was founded by Nawab Asaf-us-Daula; while in ancient days it served as the capital of the Nawabs, giving [...]
The perfect monsoon getaway : Vythiri in Kerala!
June 28th, 2011 mapsofindia1 Kerala a place that’s almost synonymous for its houseboats (kettuvallom), but this time around, we are actually advising you to dump the houseboats & try something new! Want to experience a vacation like none other, where one can truly appreciate Mother Nature? Then try Vythiri, one of India’s most exotic locales, nestled in Kerala’s Sylvan Northern High [...]
Posted in Monsoon getaways, Vythiri in Kerala Tags: monsoons getaways, Tourism, tree houses, Vythiti in Kerala No Comments »Jaisalmer : India’s Golden Gem!
June 15th, 2011 mapsofindia1 It’s the ‘Golden City’ in this majestic land of kings, exquisite palaces, forts & more…one that’s straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Sounds interesting? Read up on this golden gem in the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer, yet another exquisite attraction that Rajasthan has for its tourists, a city known for its colorfully clad joyful desert people, one that [...]
Posted in Jaisalmer Rajasthan Tags: castles, forts, havelis, India, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Tourism 1 Comment »Exploring Karnataka’s glorious ruins!
May 31st, 2011 mapsofindia1 It’s been referred to as the ‘Cradle of Stone Architecture?’Its temples are a must for art lovers, where one comes across some of the most artistically carved stone chariots, monolithic idols, open pillared pavilions, exquisite temples and more that never fails to capture the hearts of tourists. Ready to find out more about the heritage tourism [...]
Posted in States, Travel Tags: Aihole, Badami, Belur, Bijapur district, Halebedu, Hampi, heritage sites, Karnataka, Pattadakal, Somanathapura, Tourism 8 Comments »A fairyland : Jaipur!
May 28th, 2011 mapsofindia1 A destination right out of a fairytale! One that is home to many an exquisite palace and majestic fort that takes you back in time to the days when Maharajas ruled the land! So beautiful is this city known for its magnificent monuments, beautiful landscaped gardens, clear blue lakes and rich cultural heritage that it’s [...]
The Height of Beauty! Qutab Minar
May 17th, 2011 mapsofindia1 One of the identities of Delhi… as the Leaning Tower is associated with the city of Pisa… or the Eiffel Tower with Paris… so is the Qutab Minar one of India’s most noted monuments, towering way over other monuments, it is recognized worldwide as one of the world’s top ‘Most Famous Towers!’ Soaring at a height of 72.5 meters, thus ‘tower [...]
Posted in Monuments of Delhi, Qutab Minar, tourism heritage Tags: heritage, Monuments of Delhi, Qutab Minar, Tourism 5 Comments »Rameshwaram : Reliving Indian Mythology!
May 14th, 2011 mapsofindia1 Can’t decide whether to holiday as a tourist or a pilgrim this year? Then this temple town might be the ideal place for you! Considered one of the holiest places in South India, Rameshwaram is one of the Char Dham pilgrimages, also known for its enchanting beach. Lying at the very tip of the Indian peninsula, the Rameshwaram [...]
