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Online bingo enables players to meet with other bingo lovers from the whole world. This is achieved through online discussions that encourage the players to socialize with each other. It is done using instant message, chat rooms and online forums.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Agra - The Grand Beauty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the city of Uttar Pradesh is an extremely popular tourist destination of India. Home of the grand monument of love the 'Taj Mahal' Agra is by far one of the most recognizable tourist destinations of India. Tourists from various corners of the country and also rest of the world flock to the region in large numbers. Along with the Taj Mahal which is a UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Site, Agra is home to two other such heritage sites namely the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Agra is a charming city offering tourists an interesting blend of old world charm, traditions and modern commercialization thus proving to be an interesting kaleidoscope. Agra has come a long way from its golden past and has sort of fallen prey to commercialization; However, the region still has its charm and a unique aura that keeps drawing in tourists from all quarters.
Agra used to be the capital of Hindustan under the Mughal rule, remnants of which can still be seen among the various monuments and relics dotting the entire landscape. Agra being home to the monument of love is also one of the popular honeymoon destinations of India.
Agra is a fascinating destination with plenty of things to see and explore. Some of the pronminent tourist attractions of Agra include the Agra Fort, Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza, Fatehpur Sikri and more.
Apart from sightseeing, the city plenty of interesting things to do, from exploring the local markets renowned for their leather goods, perfumes, bangles, etc to gorging on the local culinary delights from the quintessential Indian chats and snacks to the mouth watering varieties of pethas (sweet).
There are innumerable hotels in Agra, found at nearly every street corner. These hotels are found across all budget segments ranging from the luxury resorts and hotels to the budget and economy hotels thus, catering to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
With online presence of many hotels and resorts it has become far easier to get Agra hotel bookings without having to resort to dubious tour and travel operators or other booking agents thus, making life much simpler for tourists.
One of the best times to visit Agra is during the Taj Mahotsav organized at Shilpgram annually in the months of February or March.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Agra - The Charming City By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra widely renowned for its grand monument dedicated to love; the Taj Mahal is a beautiful and charming holiday destination of India. The city enjoys the patronage of tourists from all quarters of the world. The city although having lost much of its charm and beauty still manages to look dreamy mesmerizing tourists with its chaos, vibrancy, enigma and much more. There is a lot to see and observe in Agra from its rich architecture, grand monuments, heritage, traditions and customs, which together give the city a vibrant kaleidoscope appearance.
Parts of Agra still remind tourists of the rich heritage and past of the city when it was at its glorious best, flourishing under the Mughal rule as the capital of Hindus. Sitting by the banks of River Yamuna, Agra shows shades of its beauty on a full moon lit night. The rich traditional aspect of the city can be seen jostling in vain with the overt commercialization and modernization to make its presence felt. Nevertheless, the city with all its charms and sordidness still manages to catch the fancy of people across all ages, thronging to the region in large numbers.
Agra is home to several interesting tourist attractions from the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to other heritage sites like the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Other prominent tourist attractions of Agra include Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and others. A visit to the local market is also a must which is renowned for its leather goods, perfumes, bangles and other local handicrafts. A must do in Agra is to gorge on the delicious petha's, Indian sweet and the mouth watering chats.
Although Agra's weather and other such superficial conditions does not act as a deterrent to stop tourists from visiting the city; the best time however, to visit the city is during the Taj Mahotsav, when the entire city gets dressed with flowers, fresh coat of paints, etc.
There are ample numbers of hotels and resorts in Agra offering a plethora of accommodation options to tourists to choose from. The various accommodation options are present across all budget groups ranging from the luxury hotels and resorts to the budget and economy hotels. Agra home to its very own domestic airport and several major and small railway stations is well connected to various parts of the country.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Agra - Splendid Journey By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra is a chaotic Indian city located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is home to the widely renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site the ‘Taj Mahal'. The city is an extremely popular tourist destination of India, hosting nearly millions of tourists from all corners of the globe annually. The city forms an integral part of the ‘Golden Triangle' of the Indian tourism industry, the other two cities being Delhi and Jaipur. The city home to two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri radiates with a strange old world charm that mesmerizes tourists making them return to the region over and over again.
Agra being home of the grandest symbol of eternal love, acts as a pilgrimage site for the many love struck couples both old and new. The region also serves as a popular honeymoon destination of India, with newlyweds flocking to the region in large to give a beautiful start to their new married life. Agra sitting on the banks of River Yamuna has come a long way from its original golden days, but nevertheless the region still glows with its charm and appeal, there is also a strange order in the chaos of the city, clearly understood by the locals of the region. The rich architecture and traditions of the region can be seen peeking out from the crowded lanes and bylanes catching the fancy of tourists and architecture enthusiasts.
Agra can be an overwhelming experience for the sense with plenty of things to see, observe and do. Some of the popular attractions of Agra include three UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Sites – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. In addition to that there are plenty of other interesting tourist attractions present in the region from the various gardens to historical sites like Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and more. The local markets of the region are also a major attraction of the region and are renowned for its leather goods, perfumes, bangles and various local handicrafts.
Along with the sightseeing and shopping in Agra a must do in the region is to gorge on the renowned local sweet ‘petha' and the spicy and tangy Indian chats and various other snacks. Agra grandly observes the ‘Taj Mahotasav' wherein it holds several exhibitions, cultural songs and dance performances giving the entire region a very festive look and as such is one of the best times to visit the region. There are also plenty of hotels and resorts in Agra catering to the accommodation needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Agra - Pilgrimage Of Love By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra is like any other Indian city located in the northern region of the country in the state of Uttar Pradesh, except for the fact that it is home to the grand monument of love the 'Taj Mahal' a UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Site. The region is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India widely recognized all over the world. Millions of tourists from all quarters of the world flock to the region to witness the grand love of Shah Jehan and Mumtaj Begum epitomized forever by this grand monument and as such Agra can be said to be a pilgrimage site for all love birds of the world. The city is also one of the popular honeymoon destinations of India, with thousands of newlyweds thronging to the region to give a beautiful start to their new life together.
Agra having seen its golden days during the Mughal era during which the city flourished and prospered being the capital of Hindustan, has come a long way from its original appeal and charm. Unplanned commercialization has robbed the region of its beauty and original charms, nevertheless glimpses of the city's original charm can still be seem among the narrow lanes and bylanes with the traditional architectures fighting to make their presence felt.
Having a rich history, Agra is home to plenty of interesting tourist attractions like the three UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Sites - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Apart from these UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Sites, there are plenty of other attractions present in the region like Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and others. The local markets of the region are no less a tourist attraction and are renowned for their leather goods, perfumes, bangles, etc. A must do in Agra is feasting on the renowned pethas (Indian sweet) and the highly delicious varieties of chats.
Hosting millions of visitors every year there is no dearth of good hotels and resorts in Agra offering plenty of accommodation options to tourists to choose from. The various hotels and resorts are found across all budget segments ranging from the luxury resorts and hotels to the budget and economy hotels so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. Taj Mahotsav held in the months of February and March is one of the best times to visit Agra.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Agra - Epitome Of Beauty By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra is a charming little city located in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Home to the world renowned monument the 'Taj Mahal' the city is one o the most visited tourist destination of India, with millions of tourists flocking in from all parts of the world. The city is also home to two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely, the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri. A trip to Agra is a whirlwind experience bombarding tourists with a Kaleidoscope of colors, customs, traditions, etc.
Agra today can be said to extremely chaotic with the traditional aspect of the city fighting for its existence with overt commercialization laying claim to every inch of the city. Beneath all that chaos, Agra still manages to radiate that charm, which drew and continues to draw in tourists from all quarters.
Sitting by the banks of the River Yamuna, the city still manages to resemble to its old beauty when it was the capital of Hindusthan under the Mughal rule. Being home to the symbol of love, Agra also serves as a popular honeymoon destination of India, with thousands of newlyweds making a beeline for the region. Agra is one destination that enjoys equal popularity among the older population just as the young generation, as one can also spot old couples from all over the world adoring Taj.
Agra is a pretty interesting destination offering plenty of interesting tourist destinations. Some of the popular tourist destinations of the region include the Agra Fort, Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza, Fatehpur Sikri and much more.
Along with sightseeing, Agra offers plenty of other exciting activities like shopping in the local markets famous for its leather goods, perfumes, bangles, etc. a must do in Agra is to feast on the local pethas, which are a specialty in the region and the various mouth watering chats offered in the region.
There are plenty of hotels and resorts catering to the lodging needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region. The various accommodation facilities are also found across all budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the varied travelers.
Innumerable Agar Holiday packages are being shelled out on a regular basis by various tour and travel agencies at exciting prices thus, allowing tourists to have an enjoyable time without burning a hole in one's pocket.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Agra - Enthralling Vacation By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra is an extremely charming city wrapped in an old world charm with traces of modern civilization making their presence felt in the region, thus the region stands as a perplexing mix of modernity and traditions, over whelming yet mesmerizing at the same time. This charming little city sitting on the banks of River Yamuna is widely recognized as well as most visited tourist destination of India. The city is widely renowned for its grand monument dedicated to love, the 'Taj Mahal', which is also a UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Site. Along with that there are two more interesting UNESCO World Heritage Sites present in the region namely the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri among others.
Home to three World Heritage Sites, Agra is a very rich region in terms of culture, traditions and heritage. A trip to Agra does not only mean a trip to the world renowned Taj Mahal, but entails a trip down the history pages, walking through the narrow bylanes holding tons of history, exploring various facets of the city along with enjoying the modern vibrancy offered in the region.
Once the capital of Hindustan during the Mughal era, Agra has come a long way from its historically rich past, with overt commercialization stealing much of the city's charm, nevertheless the city still manages to shine with all its glory mesmerizing tourists to the region.
Agra is a pretty fascinating holiday destination offering plenty of interesting tourist attractions like the three UNESCO Heritage Sites of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, along with that some of the other attractions offered in the city include Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, Balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and the local markets among others, which are renowned for its bangles, leather goods, perfumes and miniature Taj models. A must do in the region is feast on the widely renowned 'pethas' (Indian Sweets) and the large variety of Indian chats available in the region.
Agra being one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country attracts swarms of tourists from all parts of the country and also from various corners of the world throughout the year and as such there is no dearth of hotels and resorts in Agra catering to the lodging needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. The various hotels and resorts of the region are also found across varied budget segments ranging from the high-end luxury hotels to the modest budget and economy accommodations, so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Jaipur - A Royal Affair By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur is a beautiful Indian city and the capital of the dessert state of Rajasthan. It is also the largest city of the state. Jaipur is an extremely popular tourist destination of India featuring in the premium 'Golden Triangle' of the Indian tourism industry, the other two cities being Delhi and Agra. The city is widely renowned for its royal connect which can be clearly seen among the various opulent palaces, magnificent fortress and various other royal architectures of the region. Jaipur offers tourists to catch a glimpse of Indian royal splendor and grandeur, witness their culture and tradition and also taste their hospitality.
Fondly referred to as the Pink City owing to the distinctly colored city walls, Jaipur has an interesting history to it, which adds to the character and depth of the region. Jaipur was founded in 1727 as the first planned city of India by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is also named of the region. The city served as the bastion of the Rajput Empire for several centuries. In the year 1876, the entire city was drenched in the trademark terracotta pink color to resemble the Mughal architecture as part of various preparations undertaken to welcome the royal guest, Prince of Wales.
Jaipur is home to plenty of royal architectures from the grand palaces, forts to royal gardens and much more, which makes for interesting sightseeing. Some of the popular tourist attractions of Jaipur include the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. Gaitore, Ram Niwas Gardens, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and much more. A trip to the local markets is also a must without which a trip to Jaipur can never be complete. The markets of the region are renowned for its colorful turbans, fabrics, bangles, rajais and various local handicrafts.
While in Jaipur a must do is catch a performance of the puppets, cultural songs and dances organized every evening by various resorts and hotels of the region. Another must do is enjoying an elephant or camel ride, not to forget gorging on the local culinary delights like the dal batti churma, laal maans, safed maans, etc.
There are plethora of hotels and resorts in Jaipur present across various budget segments from the heritage and luxury hotels to the budget and luxury to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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Bangalore – The Trendy Region By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and is a major It hub of India. The region home to innumerable MNC's, IT hubs and educational institutions acts as a dream destination for the millions of youths of the country. The region also attracts large number of foreign professionals from various corners of the world, who together with the local population give the region a multicultural look, transforming the city into a true global metropolitan city. Bangalore besides its economical importance is also a popular tourist destination of India, with thousands of people from all parts of the country arriving in the city lured in by the glitzy and glamorous appeal of the city.
Bangalore recently renamed to Bengaluru is a city known by many epithets each reflecting the various facets of the city like, the Garden City, Pensioner's Paradise, IT Hub of India, Silicon Valley of India and the Pub Capital of India among others; However much of the epithets no longer apply to the region like the garden city and pensioner's paradise owing to rapid growth and development of the region.
Bangalore is one of the trendiest cities of India and also probably one of the most hi-tech. The city offers to its tourists a bubbling mix of fun and excitement, with plenty of modern recreational areas to hang out and relax at.
There are quite a few interesting tourist destinations present in Bangalore from the heritage sites to other recreational centers. Some of the prominent tourist attractions of Bangalore include Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan's Palace, The Bull Temple, Maha Bodhi Society Temple, ISCKON Temple and St. Mary's Basilica among others.
Bangalore enjoys a salubrious weather and as such the region I pleasantly enjoyable throughout the region and with the presence of a world class international airport, several railway stations and an effective road transportation system, Bangalore is also one of the well connected regions of India.
Bangalore hosts thousands of business and leisure travelers on a daily basis and as such the region offers a plethora of hotels and resorts present across various budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
Numerous Bangalore holiday packages can be seen doled out on a regular basis by tour and travel operators at exciting prices allowing tourists to enjoy the beauty and vibrancy of this city without burning a hole in one's pocket.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-05-28)
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