Mysore, the city of palaces is an integral part of the South India Tour Packages Itinerary, echoes with memories of its opulent past which is carefully preserved in its magnificent palaces, beautifully laid out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. All roads in this regal city that is also famous for its sandalwood and the scent of jasmine, lead to the Mysore Palace. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, this palace is a repository of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.
Srirangapattana, the old Capital of Tipu Sultan is 14kms to the east of Mysore. Its historic fort was a witness to the Sultan's last battle against the British and the monarch's mosque and the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy Temple within the fort, speak of his tolerant rule. Equally impressive is his mausoleum the Gumbaz. To the east of the fort is Tipu's Summer Palace, Daria Daulat Bagh, which is set amidst a lovely garden. Situated about 3 kilometers upstream from Srirangapattana, where the River Cauvery flows around a string of tiny islets, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is an all-season picturesque preserve for water birds, storks, egrets, darters, spoonbills, cormorants, herons, etc. A boat ride is a great way to watch the birds and marsh crocodiles can be seen swimming in between the islands and basking on the rocks. October is a good time to visit Mysore as the Dussera festival that commemorates the victor) of Goddess Chamundi over the demon Mahishasura, is celebrated with pomp and pageantry. For more information on holiday to Mysore contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place New Delhi India.
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This park gets its name from the historical Ranthambhore Fort, and it was one of the initial nine reserves chosen to be a part of Project Tiger in 1971.Located close to the town of Sawai Madhopur, this protected area is a reminder of the great natural wealth of India. The dry deciduous type of forest is a remarkable example of a precariously balanced arid ecosystem and is home to the cheetal (spotted deer), sambar, chinkara (Indian gazelle), nilgai (blue bull), hyena, fox, jackal, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard and of course the tiger. Marsh crocodiles are present in the lakes and over 270 species of birds can also be found here. Protection and habitat development have resulted in Ranthambhore becoming a 'Tiger Haven' and in the late 80s, a census revealed that over 40 tigers resided in this wild paradise. It is because of this that Ranthambhore has now become a prominent place for research on the behaviour of tigers. Sighting a tiger in the wild is a matter of luck, but in Ranthambhore one comes as close as possible. Hundreds of books have been written about this forest and numerous documentaries filmed here. Chances are that if you have seen an image of a tiger, it was from Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore is also a historically important reminder of our medieval past and an essential component of Rajasthan holiday packages for potential tourists. The massive battlements of the rugged Ranthambhore Fort dominate the park and this historic fort and the temple within, is what makes Ranthambhore such a unique protected area, because not only is this National Park home to wildlife, but is also preserves a piece of history and mythology. The popularity of Ranthambhore with tourists has seen the emergence of quite a few hotels to suit all budgets and most of them are located between the town of Sawai Madhopur and the park. The Taj Group's Sawai Madhopur Resort was once the hunting lodge of the former Maharajas of Jaipur. Indian Adventures Tiger Moon Resort is located on the outskirts of the reserve forest. Rajashtan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has converted another old hunting lodge, the Castle Jhoomar Baori into a hotel. The Oberoi Group has recently opened their premium wildlife resort 'Van Vilas'. There are plenty of other hotels to suit all budgets.
For more information on Ranthambore and other wildlife parks in Rajasthan contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place New Delhi. Aligarh from Agra is less than a 100 Kms and has a historical significance as it was once ruled by Muslims and later on by the Jats , The culture of the city is a very unique one and the city is also very popular for Aligarh Muslim University , A traveler on a Golden triangle holiday packages can visit the city as a day excursion from Agra .
Aligarh district borders Mathura district, and according to several scholars is part of the Braj region. The city of Aligarh is synonymous with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) located in the heart of the city. The university, then known as Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College, was founded in 1877 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the great scholar and social reformer, with the specific purpose of spreading western education among Muslims. In Sir Syed's own words, 'This college may expand into a university whose sons shall go forth throughout the length and breadth of the land to preach the gospel of free enquiry, of large hearted toleration, and of pure morality.' Today, AMU is open to students irrespective of their religion. Its Maulana Azad Library, has one of the largest collections of Urdu, Arabic and Persian literature. Established as Lytton Library, and named after the then Viceroy of. India, it was shifted to its present premises in 1960. North of the University is the 16th-century Aligarh Qila, a fort built by Ibrahim Lodi. The Qila gained importance under the Scindias in the 1750s, but fell to the British soon after. Hathras, about 40 kms south of Aligarh, has the 250-year-old Shri Dauji Maharaj Temple. En route to Hathras from Aligarh is a famous Jain pilgrimage site, Mangalaytan. Popular for its brass door locks, Aligarh is also known as 'City of Locks' which is exported worldwide. Getting There By Air Kheria Airport, Agra (90 kms); IGI Airport, Delhi (147 kms) By Rail Aligarh Railway Station By Road Mathura 65 kms; Agra 90 kms via NH 93; Meerut 130 kms For more information trip to Aligarh contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place. The sylvan hamlet of Bhenswara is situated in an area where the Aravalli Mountains meet the Thar Desert. And amidst this quaint village stands the 250-year-old Rawla or Castle Bhenswara. Seven generations and many additions later, this regal manor is now a heritage hotel runs by Thakur Dalvir Singh and his son Kr. Shiv Pratap Singh. The highlights of Rawla Bhenswara are the village and jungle safaris. Accompanied by a member of the family, you usually set out after lunch in an open jeep and make your way through dry river beds to the neighboring pastoral villages inhabited by colorfully dressed tribals, who tend to their flocks all day and live simple and content lives. As the sun approaches the horizon, the jeep is pointed towards the hills. Spotlights are switched on and keen eyes search for the wildlife that inhabits this region. And if in luck, one might just sight a fox or hyena, or porcupine or deer, or even be rewarded with the most sought after sighting, that of the cunning leopard. Kr. Shiv Pratap is an expert on wildlife and his guests have seen a lot of wild animals, including the elusive leopards. In fact Bhenswara is fast gaining popularity as one of the best places to see this spotted cat in its natural habitat. If you want to experience some Rajput hospitality, during Rajasthan tours and the charms of rural India, visit tribal hamlets and also see some wildlife, then the regal Rawla Bhenswara is where you should be heading. For more information on trip to Bhenswara, contact Swan Tours one of the leading travel agents in India.
Golden triangle holiday packages cover delhi Jaipur and Agra and also it is possible to add more travel experiences along with the package. One such experiences is that of wildlife which can be done in Uttar Pradesh, close proximity to Delhi and Agra. Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh is synonymous with Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, but the state has a lot more to offer to enthusiasts and tourists alike! There are several parks and sanctuaries here that are home to a variety of species extinct in other parts of north India, such as the endangered Bengal Florican and the successfully reintroduced one-horned rhinoceros. The splendid and vast hinterlands of this state are alive with exceptionally diverse wildlife just waiting to be discovered. So rich is the population of the avifauna here that the birds not only cluster around lakes but also agricultural fields in various parts of the state. Such is the density of the vegetation that even the sun is an infrequent visitor inside these forests. Moving beneath the canopy of these trees, with the sun's rays peeking through the leaves, one can leisurely soak in the surreal surroundings. One often hears the Terai being referred to as one of the most productive ecological zones in the country and the reason for I his is its terrain-wildlife relationship. In simple terms, the ecosystem of the region is simply so rich that both predator and prey are able to co-exist in large numbers. The once widespread grasslands of the Terai however have now reduced to less than 500 sq kms. And even these are highly fragmented due to human settlements and farmlands, making it difficult for animals to migrate to the neighboring forests. Recently, the UP Forest Department has successfully managed to transfer about 39 sq kms of agricultural land in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, back into the sanctuary area. The Pioneer (17 December 2012) notes that this successful transfer of agricultural land is a landmark in buffer zone utilization in tiger reserves across the country. 'The success story has been achieved within a year after the land was transferred in January [20121. The land was d [earlier-1 being cultivated for production) s, of agricultural crops for more than three decades under the Central State Seed Farm programme of the Ministry of Agriculture. However, recent camera trapping, as a part of Phase-4 monitoring of tiger population, has shown the presence of three tigers including two males and a female along with a wild ungulate density of 21 individuals per square kilometer. Yet another popular wildlife destination in Uttar Pradesh is the National Chambal Sanctuary, located along 400 sq kms of Chambal River and its famous ravines. Some 180 sq kms of the sanctuary along the river comes within UP. The total sanctuary area is spread over three states — Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh — and was notified mainly to secure the fast depleting population of the fish-eating gharials. Gangetic dolphins, otters, turtles and varied types of fish can be spotted along the river and ravines of Chambal. Eleven other sanctuaries scattered all over Uttar Pradesh are Kaimur, Kachhua, Chandra Prabha and Surha Tal, Suhelwa, Parvati Aranga, Sohagi Barwa, Ranipur, Vijai Sagar, Mahavir Swami and Hastinapur. For more information on wildlife tours in India contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in India. Any traveler undertaking a package to Delhi , Jaipur and Agra and having more allocated days for travel can extend their golden triangle tour package to the Royal city of Gwalior.
Steeped in history and tradition, this ancient town has changed many hands and has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties. Gwalior was founded by Suraj Sen, a Rajput, and with the passage of time it grew in prominence and was infused with contributions from not only the Rajputs, but also the Mughals and Marathas. Around 1843, the Scindias agreed to convert Gwalior into a feudatory of I the British and were awarded a 21 gun salute, one of the highest honours given to a princely state. The Scindias were the last dynasty to rule Gwalior before the post Independence era. Dominating the city is the magnificent Gwalior Fort which the Mughal Emperor Babur, described as a 'Pearl amongst fortresses of Hind.' Situated on a steep sandstone hill, this formidable fort has seen tumultuous moments that are recreated for the tourist by a superb son-et-lumiere show every evening, both in English and Hindi narrated by the Indian super star, Amitabh Bachchan in his mesmerizing voice. The fort also has many interesting monuments like the Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Sas-Bahu temples and Teli ka Mandir. 1The father of Hindustani classical music, the great Tansen, was buried in Gwalior and his memorials more than just a monument, it is a part of Gwalior's living cultural heritage and the venue of a grand musical festival held on a national scale annually in November or December. The Jai Vilas Palace is the present residence of the Scindia family and part of it has been converted into the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum. The eye-catching treasures in the museum include a silver toy train with cut-glass wagons which served drinks and condiments to the guests as it chugged around on miniature rails on the dining table and there is also a glass cradle from Italy used for the baby Krishna each Janamashtami (Lord Krishna's Birthday celebration). The main Durbar Hall is an impressive room, gilded with gold paint that is said to weigh 58kg. It has a crystal staircase and two tall chandeliers that weigh 3.5 tonnes and can hold 248 candles. Before installing them, ten elephants were used to test the strength of the roof! Sharing the same grounds of Jai Vilas Palace is the Usha Kiran Palace, which is now a heritage hotel, managed by the Taj Group. It is the best place to stay in Gwalior, but MP Tourisms Hotel Tansen is a more affordable and practical option. For more information on Golden triangle Tour Packages in India contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Delhi India. 10/25/2017 0 Comments Top 8 must visit temples in Mathura, a part of golden triangle tour packages itineraryAgra
Location: 203 km. from Delhi, Perhaps the most important tourist destination in the whole of Asia, Agra features on the itineraries of almost all the tourists who come to India. Once the capital of the Mughals, the city was embellished with beautiful buildings and gardens by such great rulers as Akbar who built the Fatehpur Sikri and Shahjahan who built the magnificent Taj Mahal. What to see : Taj Mahal. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Chini-ka-Roza, Rani Bagh and Radhasoami Samadhi. Mathura Mathura is one of the most favorite extensions to golden triangle holiday packages are known as Krishna Bhoomi. Location: 147 km. from Delhi. 56 km. from Agra, An ancient city. Mathura is a pilgrimage centre of great importance for being the birth place of Lord Krishna. For ages Hindu, Buddhist id Jain devotees have been attracted to this city and every year various fairs and festivals are organised on the banks of the yamuna river, where this city is located. What to See : Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple, Sati Bruj, Vishram Ghat, Gita Mandir, Kans Qila, Jami Masjid and Govt. Museum. Baldeo —27 km. Named after Krishna's temple. Barsana — 50 km. Birth place of Radha. Krishna's consort and known for its temples and lake where Radha and Krishna first met. Gokul —15 km. The place where infant Krishna yea hidden from his tyrant uncle Kansa. Situated on the banks of Yamuna river. Goverdhan — 28 km. It is here that Krishna lifted up a mountain on his finger for several days to protect the people from the ire of the rain God. lndra. Mahaban — 18 km. Believed to be the cradle of Krishna,. the illage has a beautiful temple and ruins of a fortress built by Rana Katira of Mewar. Nandgaon — 60 km. Home of Nand. Krishna's foster father in whose memory a huge temple was constructed in 12th century A.D. Sonkh - 32 km. An archaeological site of great importance from where ancient period sculptures have been excavated.Vrindaban Location: 15 km. from Mathura, 17 km. from Agra Vrindavan is that holy place where Lord Krishna and his consort Radha played together with the cowherds and milkmaids and performed the Ras Lila. There are 4000 temples and numerous bathing ghats in the town and thousands of Indian and foreign devotees come here throughout the year. For more information on temples in Mathura, Vrindavan contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agent in India. Foreign and Domestic tourists visit these islands by taking leave or with some tight programme schedule. It is quite normal that they may face language problem since they come from different parts of the country/world. Hence what they do, generally, is that they book / reserve the tickets for their modes of travel in advance and even they book for hotels and other accommodations. But the sudden change of shipping and flight schedule, diversion of ships, cancellation of ships, non arrival of flight from mainland, sudden strikes etc. are the dangerous factors contributing a lot of tension to the tourists. This is because all bookings, reservations of tickets and hotels, accommodation etc. will go waste and moreover, they have to stay in mainland till they get their further reservation, if there is a delay on the part of the tourists due to the reasons mentioned above. It is understood from the discussion with the tourists leaving for Chennai/Calcutta next day that they would like to stay for some more days in these islands but due to the uncertainty of shipping schedule, they leave the islands so early. Hence it is suggested to have a regular transport services i.e both Air Service and Ship Service between the Islands and Mainland at the present situation, without any change or hindrance etc. There are regular cruise operations between different islands , The cruise vessels are categorized into general and luxury . The departures are very frequent and all the three tourist destinations - Port Blair , Havelock and Neil island are connected with each other , It is advisable to book the tickets well in advance through a tour operator , Swan Tours based out of Ne Delhi is one such operator which facilitates pre booking of cruise tickets . Once on the islands there are cab services which are available which charge on the basis of point to point or alternatively on day use basis .The transport operators offer a vehicle according to the number of guests, the vehicles commonly available in Andaman and Nicobar islands Mahindra Scorpio , Innova , Dezire , tempo travelers for a mid size group and 35 seater coaches for a large group. All inclusive Andaman tour packages organized by Swan Tours include Return air tickets, hotel accommodation, transfers and sightseeing and adventure activities. Buses and Bus Terminus The number of buses must be increased. Since Andaman and Nicobar islands is a multi-lingual society, the name plates of the destinations should be written in at least four languages namely, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali and English in all the passenger buses irrespective of the ownership. Instructions may be issued to follow this system strictly and regularly. One more bus terminus is to be constructed near school-line. Buses for the places outside the Municipal limit may be operated from this proposed bus terminus i.e Long route and very long route buses are to be operated from the proposed bus terminus. For more information on transport , hotel services in Andamans contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place New Delhi India. Agra is connected by both railways and roadways to the rest of the country, the nearest railhead to Agra is Agra Cantt and by road it is 230 kilometers to Delhi and 330 Kilometers to Lucknow. Agra is an important part of golden triangle holiday packages itinerary with the other destinations of Delhi and Jaipur. The normal visit duration by a foreign tourist to Agra is for one night but many travelers visiting Fatehpur Sikri from Agra extend the stay to two nights, also a lot of guests visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary as an excursion from Agra, with Delhi Jaipur and other extensions this is the most popular holiday circuit in India. To think of Agra is to think of the Taj Mahal, but Agra is home to more than just Emperor Shahjahan's monument to love. Scattered all over the city are stunning historical monuments that, once seen, cannot be forgotten. In fact, art historian, JHR Tillotson says they are 'like an isolated gem whose setting has gone....The main jewel in all this setting, the Taj Mahal itself, is at once original, yet familiar.' Visited by over 25 lakh people every year, Agra is one of the busiest tourist destinations of India. The city has an ancient Hindu origin, though it was Sikander Lodi who brought Agra into prominence by moving his capital here from Delhi in 1505. But it was only after Babur captured Lodi's kingdom in 1526 and made Agra his capital, that the city really grew in importance. A visit to Agra is incomplete without tasting its delicious and melt-in-the-mouth pethas. Usually made of ash gourd or white melon, this sugary confectionary comes in flavors such as rose, orange, angoori (grape) and kesar (saffron). Dalmooth, which is a savoury evening snack made of spicy fried lentils mixed with various kinds of nuts, is another specialty of Agra and can be bought at any sweet shop in the city. Authentic pietra dura jewel boxes, Taj Mahal replicas which make for lovely memorabilia, as well as lamps and table tops can be bought at the many handicraft shops here. Carpets, which came to India with the Persians, are also quite famous in Agra. In the era of the Mughals, artisans received patronage from the royal courts and trade flourished. Today, while their numbers have dwindled, royal patronage has been replicated by tourist demand. For more information on Delhi, Agra and Jaipur contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Delhi. Kumbh Mela 'The holy bath of the Kumbh is equal in piety to thousands of Kartik snans (baths), a hundred Magh snans and crores of Narmada snans. The fruits of a Kumbh snan are equal to the fruits of thousands of Ashvamedh Yajnas and lakhs of journeys around the earth'. The most popular legend regarding the origin of Kumbh Melas is the samudra manthan or 'churning of the ocean': gods and demons competed fiercely by churning the ocean in order to look for the urn (kumbh) full of the divine nectar of immortality. During this epic battle, drops of the precious liquid fell on four places -Haridwar, Prayag (Allahabad), Nashik and Ujjain - thus marking the sites of the four melas. Kumbh Mela, held once every twelve years at these four places, attracts millions of devotees, while the Ardha Kumbhs are held every six years. The Hardiwar Kumbh is held when Jupiter is in the ascendant of the Aquarius or the kumbh constellation and the sun is in the Aries or the mesh constellation of the zodiac. Millions come for the ritual bathing in the holy waters of the Ganga. According to official records, during the Purna Kumbh at Haridwar in 2010, approximately 10 million people bathed on the opening day (14 April) alone. Allahabad holds the Maha Kumbh Mela after 12 Purna Kumbh Melas, that is, once every 144 years, and this is the biggest religious congregation in the world! Chandi Devi Temple, situated atop the hill, is where Goddess Chandi killed the demons Chanda-Munda. It was constructed in 1929 by the king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh. Another legendary temple is that of Daksheshwar Mahadev, which is located in Kankhal town, about 4 kms from Haridwar. It is believed that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Goddess Sati, performed a Maha Yagna but did not invite her husband, Lord Shiva. Humiliated by the insult meted out to her husband, Sati jumped into the sacrificial fire and was charred to death. Another interesting place is the Sapta Rishi ashram. Legend says that seven rishis (sages) were immersed in deep meditation and river Ganga, not wanting to disturb them, split herself into seven little streams. Gurukul Kangri University was established in 1902 by Swami Shraddhanand, to revive the ancient Indian education system. The archaeological museum of this university houses rare manuscripts and artifacts, some dating back to the Harappan civilisation. Piran Kaliyar Sharif is a half-hour's drive from Haridwar. This shrine of the Sufi saint Hazrat Alaudin Sabir Kaliyari was built by Ibrahim Lodi in the early 16th century. traFestivals and fairs are held throughout the year celebrating Haridwar's rich culture, tradition and mythology.
Kumbh mela is held in Haridwar every twelve years and the Ardha Kumbh every six years. The Kanwar Mela is held annually in the month of 'Shravan' or 'Saawan' (July-August). Other important religious festivals include: Makar Sankranti (January) Maha-Shivratri (February-March) Ganga Dussehra (June) Durga Puja (October-November) For more information on Uttrakhand tour packages contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place. |
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