Shimla the summer capital of India
Posted by Incredible India in Shimla on July 10th, 2009
About the city
At one time, Shimla was the summer capital of India, when India was under the British rule. However, now it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh and has a population of about 1.6 lac. Shimla is a place that has some history; it was the place where the famous Shimla pact was signed between India and Pakistan. It is also a place that is famous for its architectural buildings, natural beauty, apples and wooden crafts.
Shimla is basically a hill town surrounded by pine and deodar forests. When traveling to Shimla, it is advisable to get hotel reservations done well in advance as though there are over 1000 hotels in Shimla, the tourists flocking here in great numbers prove these hotels to be insufficient. You find Shimla to be a friendly place that is quite safe when compared to other tourist destinations. Shimla has been named the ‘Queen of the hills’ because of its natural bounties. The languages spoken here are Himachali (Pahari), Hindi and English. Hiking and trekking are quite famous here in Shimla. There are many hills in Shimla that provide for your trekking and hiking needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Jammu and Kashmir
Posted by Incredible India in Jammu & Kashmir on March 4th, 2009
About the City:
Jammu and Kashmir is an Indian state, found in the north of India. Its capital is Srinagar in the summer and Jammu in the winter. Jammu is the city of temples and beautiful places while Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty and is thus considered to be the ‘Paradise on Earth’. The people of Jammu and Kashmir speak numerous languages including Urdu, Kashmiri, Hindi, Pahari, Dogri and Ladakhi. This is mainly because Jammu and Kashmir has two majority Hindu and Muslim populations respectively.
Jammu and Kashmir brings with it a rich history and is attributed to King Jambulochan of 9th century. He had seen a tiger and goat drink water from the same spot from the river Tawi and so built a fort there. This fort is today’s Bahu Fort. The Mahakali temple found here was built after Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1822 while he had started the construction of Raghunath Mandir in 1851. His son then inaugurated it six years later. This temple is today considered the Heart of City. Read the rest of this entry »
Witness the beauty and charm of bygone eras in Delhi
Posted by Incredible India in Delhi on June 23rd, 2008
Delhi is the capital of India, and is perhaps the only city in the world that has so many contrasts in a single city. Delhi comprises of seven cities that were built by different emperors at different times. You can still see the charm of bygone eras in the ruins of Delhi and people in a mixture of traditional, ethnic dresses and designer labels. You also find the latest models of cars and cycle-rickshaws on the streets.
Delhi boasts of a rich history which has gone through ascents and descents of various empires. It is today an administrative and commercial center, and one of the most advanced cities of the country. Its unique heritage attracts tourists from all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »
The royal city of India, Jaipur
Posted by Incredible India in Jaipur on June 1st, 2008
Jaipur is located on the deserts of Rajasthan and was once the capital of royalty. Today tie first planned city of India is the capital of Rajasthan. In fact, on taking a look at its structures, you can see the tastes of the Rajputs and royal family in the architecture of Jaipur.
Today Jaipur, the city painted in pink, is an important business center for the natives of Rajasthan. The ancient testimonials like Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort remind you of the history of Jaipur. The artistic temples and gardens are worth a visit here while you get an idea of the ethnicity of the city on looking at the various festivals of the city like elephant festival and Kite festival. All of this makes Jaipur a number one tourist destination of Rajasthan. Read the rest of this entry »
The New York of India, Mumbai
Posted by Incredible India in Mumbai on May 14th, 2008
Mumbai is a very famous city of India where life runs at a very hectic pace. However with this pace, you find a land of history, nightlife and attractions which make a visit to Mumbai very necessary. Read the rest of this entry »
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