https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/364639/abirami-sArticles written by Abirami S from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327255/north-east-indian-city-guide-assam As quoted by the saint and philosopher, Swami Vivekananda, Assam is the most beautiful place after Jammu & Kashmir.Dispur is the capital of Assam and a part of Guwahati, one of the major cities in Assam. It lies in the northeastern part of India and houses a variety of pristine forests and mountains. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327256/north-east-indian-city-guide-sikkim Situated in the northeastern part of India, Sikkim is surrounded on all sides by land comprising of the stretches of Tibet, Nepal and the empire of Bhutan. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327252/north-east-indian-city-guide-west-bengal Situated in the eastern part of India, West Bengal is one of Indian history's most important cities. With its capital Kolkata, the state has preserved all its famous historical landmarks intact. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327251/north-indian-city-guide-delhi Delhi is India's capital and 2nd largest city. It is also one of the oldest cities in Asia and the many layers of its history make it a fascinating places to visit in Delhi. Delhi is the leading international gateway into north India and for many visitors arrival here will be their first taste of the country in all its splendour. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327246/north-indian-city-guide-jammu-kashmir People who have made it to this blessed land rightly named it the 'Paradise on Earth'. Yes, with snow-capped mountains, stunning greenery, glistening lakes, gorgeous alpine meadows and the ever smiling faces of its residents, Jammu and Kashmir is a truly paradisiacal land. We have for you a range of customised Jammu and Kashmir Tour Packages. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327237/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan If you are a traveler going around the world inquisitively, then Rajasthan will be an ideal choice for you. The state in north western part of India, Rajasthan keeps its antiquity alive with its palaces, lakes, forts and deserts dotted across. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327243/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan-ajmer The city surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains and known for being a pilgrimage spot gets round 1, 50,000 people every day from across the country and world. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327245/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan-alwar Alwar is the city with a blend of all the features of Rajasthan, right from forts to palaces and even Tiger Reserves and ancient temples. Alwar or Ulwar founded by Maharaja Jai Singh of Amer, the old seat of Jaipur, has its history that can be traced to 1000 AD. It was also taken over by the Jats and Marathas until the Kachwaha (one of the Rajput clans) ruler Pratap Singh took over and marked it as a Rajput kingdom thereafter. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327240/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan-jaipur Painted pink by Raja Ram Singh to welcome the Prince of Wales, the capital of Rajasthan and a part of the 'Golden Triangle', Jaipur continues to welcome and attract tourists from around the globe even today. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327238/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan-pushkar Pushkar or 'blue lotus' gets its name from the legendary belief that Brahma or the Hindu 'god of creation' had dropped his lotus flower in the lake, which is now the Pushkar Lake. That's how the small town serves as the right place to learn about Indian religions. Known for its ancient temples and lakes, Pushkar becomes the 'Holy City' of Rajasthan. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327241/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan-ranthambore A perfect destination for the nature lovers, an awesome environment to enjoy the tigers roaring at vicinity, Ranthambore National Park, gives you an unassuming experience. One of the finest tiger reserves of the country, Ranthambore is the home for the royal wild cats living in the deciduous forests. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327239/north-indian-city-guide-rajasthan-udaipur The 'City of Lakes' or the 'Kashmir of Rajasthan' with its prominent five rivers and many more is known for the picturesque blend of Nature and Palaces. Situated on the southern slopes of Aravalli Hills, Udaipur or 'rising land' (literal translation), gets its name from its founder Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327247/north-indian-city-guide-uttar-pradesh The trip along the banks of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna will be quite magical exploring the culture and color of Uttar Pradesh, a state embedded in the heart of the country. All the prominent tourist attractions in this state can be visited if you opt for the heritage arc tour of Uttar Pradesh. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1326110/south-india-city-guide-kerala Kerala, a narrow, fertile, tropical strip of land in the south - west corner of India, is one of India's most iconic Kerala tourist destinations and home to some absolutely unmissable sites and experiences for the visitor. This part of the subcontinent has a long history of interaction with traders from foreign lands - Arab, Chinese and later European maritime powers came here in search of the pungent spices grown in profusion on the plains and hills of this tropical paradise.These same spices are still grown today and a visit to a spice garden is often a highlight of many peoples' time in Kerala. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327219/south-india-city-guide-tamilnadu Journey to the "Temple city of India" - Tamil Nadu is always incredible. Lying on the southernmost tip of India, Tamil Nadu is blessed with a diverse range of magnificent beauties and architectural excellence. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327232/south-indian-city-guide-karnataka-bangalore Bangalore, with its official name of Bengaluru, is one of the top hi-tech Indian cities and is located in the South Indian state of Karnataka. The city has earned numerous nicknames, the most popular ones being 'The Garden City', 'The Silicon Valley of India' and 'The Pub City'. The sobriquets define different traits of the city which offers many attractions and activities to the tourists. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327235/south-indian-city-guide-karnataka-bijapur Originally founded by the Kalyani Chalukyas way back in the 10th century, the city of Bijapur had its face adorned with beautiful monuments during the reign of Adil Shah Dynasty. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327233/south-indian-city-guide-karnataka-chikmagalur Chikmagalur is an estimable tourist location with plenty of mountain peaks, silent valleys, captivating waterfalls and entrancing coffee plantations. The name of the city translates to the city of younger daughter, as it was gifted by a local chieftain to his daughter as dowry. Surrounded by a number of rivers, the city has relaxing weather and a pollution - free atmosphere that attract the tourists. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327236/south-indian-city-guide-karnataka-coorg Coorg, also known by the name Kodagu, is counted among the most beautiful hill stations in India. Located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Coorg is famed for its scenery, enchanting waterfalls, misty mountain peaks and miles of forests and plantations. Many popular wildlife reserves can be found here, there is seasonal fishing and white-water rafting while at the opposite end of the relaxation scale, you'll find many places offering Ayurvedic treatments. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327230/south-indian-city-guide-karnataka-mysore Though the administrative capital of the South Indian state Karnataka is Bangaluru, there exists a city which is known as the state's cultural capital preserving the age old traditions of art and culture and passing on the legacy to the subsequent generations. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327234/south-indian-city-guide-karnataka-udupi The headquarters of Udupi District in the state of Karnataka is Udupi which is famous for its Sri Krishna Temple and the unique Udupi cuisine. Famously known as temple city, Udupi has the Lord Krishna who is believed to be found as an idol inside a ball made of sandalwood paste called Gopichandhanam. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327218/south-indian-city-guide-kerala-devikulam Situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, Devikulam is a little town famed for the Devikulam Lake where Goddess Sita of the Ramayana took a bath. Also the Lake is sacred and pure which is said to have an effect in the number of tourists who come there. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327212/south-indian-city-guide-kerala-kovalam Kovalam is situated at just 14 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The best time to visit Kovalam is during the months of Sep to mar. During this period many ships deck up at Kovalam for Christmas and New Year. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327213/south-indian-city-guide-kerala-kumarakom A cluster of river islands, Kumarakom is one of the most enticing tourist destinations in Kerala. The unbound greenery and exotic backwater bodies adorn this village located in the Kottayam District. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327211/south-indian-city-guide-kerala-periyar Guided nature walk in the company of a trained tribal guide is an unforgettable experience at Periyar National Park in Kerala. The walk is organized twice a day - early in the morning and afternoon. The trail covered along the scenic Periyar Lake is of length from 4 to 5 kms and the duration for the walk is about 3 hours. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327214/south-indian-city-guide-kerala-poovar A natural Harbor, Poovar is enveloped in the serene Kerala backwaters, the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The village of Poovar creates a magical ambience with its lush green location, the aquatic backwaters and the Golden rays of the sun falling on the Arabian Sea. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327216/south-indian-city-guide-kerala-vagamon Vagamon is a hill station situated in the Idukki district of Kerala. Filled with lush greenery all around, Vagamon is bound to make you wonder with its magical hills and the tea estates. Escape to Vagamon if you want to get away from the hubbub of the city. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327220/south-indian-city-guide-tamilnadu-coonoor Coonoor is a lovely place to explore. The climate is cool and filled with mist most of the days. During monsoon seasons there may be heavy rainfall. Though the climate is pleasant throughout the year, the best time to visit Coonoor is between the months of Feb to May. There are direct buses from Coimbatore and Metuppalayam to Coonoor. The nearest railway station is at Metuppalayam. The toy train that runs between Ooty and Metuppalayam passes through Coonoor. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327221/south-indian-city-guide-tamilnadu-kanyakumari The southern tip of India, also known as 'Cape Comorin', the place where there is a confluence of Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, one of the most sought after, exotic tourist places in India is Kanyakumari.Kanyakumari city is a must to visit place at Tamilnadu. The furious water that dashing on the rocky boulders and splashes into million little drops is really a great sight to behold. Just a walk on the golden shores of Kanyakumari beach will rejuvenate all the worn out cells. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327223/south-indian-city-guide-tamilnadu-kumbakonam Famous as 'Temple Town', Kumbakonam is located in Tanjore district and is 40 km away from Tanjore. Kumbakonam is considered as one of the ancient towns in Tamil Nadu.The temple town is renowned for the Mahamaham celebration that is rejoiced once in every 12 years in the Mahamaham tank installed in the center of the town. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327227/south-indian-city-guide-tamilnadu-velankanni Velankanni Church The town famously known for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal in the South Indian State Tamil Nadu. The small town is known for the sacred shrine and the annual festivities attended by lakhs of devotees from across the globe. Built in the Gothic architectural style, the church is a great venue believed to make your mind peaceful. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327226/south-indian-city-guide-tamilnadu-vellore The city under the rule of various dynasties like Pallavas, Cholas, Vijayanagara, Rashtrakuta, Carnatic Kings and finally the British Kingdom is Vellore which was previously known as Royavelur or Vellaimanagar. Vellore city is a hot spot connecting the major cities of the country like Bangalore, Chennai and Tirupati. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327224/south-indian-city-guide-tamilnadu-thiruvannamalai Panchabootha Stalam represents the 5 elements of the nature namely Water, Air, Fire, Earth and the Sky. Out of these Arunachaleshwar temple in Tiruvannamalai represents Fire (Agni), where the huge mountain itself is believed to be the Lord Shiva. You can see pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple and there are several Ashrams situated around this temple. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327264/west-india-city-guide-maharashtra The third largest state in India, bordered by Gujarat, Chhatisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telengana, the state with 840 kilometers of coastal line is Maharashtra. At a tourist's perspective, Maharashtra is the second most visited state in India by the foreigners with Aurangabad as the tourist capital of the state.Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Nashik and Nanded are the popular destinations in Maharashtra. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327267/west-indian-city-guide-gujarat-ahmedabad If you want to witness the archaic beauty of India along with its modern fancies Ahmedabad is the exact destination. Being the largest city in Gujarat, Ahmedabad is quite amazing and fascinating to explore. The whole city is patched in to two sections old city and new city. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327268/western-india-city-guide-gujarat Owning India's longest coastline, World's largest white desert - Great Rann of Kutch, India's first marine national park, more than 4,000 years old Harappan fortress, ancient Buddhist caves, and marvellous ancient temples, make Gujarat the "Jewel of the West". https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1327262/western-indian-city-guide-goa-indian-panorama Apart from being the smallest state in India, Goa is an ultimate tourist destination among other regions on the West Coast of India, popularly referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient". Goa was an erstwhile Portuguese colony.