Bihar Tourism: Heritage and Religious Land

Bihar has a history as old as the human civilization, this is where the Two religions Budhusm and Jainism is born. In terms of tourism Bihar can amaze you by its heritage sites of Sasaram, where the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri can be seen in good condition.

Vaishali, one of the first known republic of the world is there and now a days it is a district. The first University took shape in Bihar as the Nalanda University (5th century BC) now a major Educational center in Bihar. Some of the Greatest Empires of Bihar are Maurya Empire which was one of the World's largest empires in its time.

Some of the famous destinations that one can visit in Bihar are:

• Bodh Gaya (Gaya): A famous Pilgrimage of Buddhism.
• Rajgir: The first capital of Magadh Kingdom, which eventually become the Mauryan Empire and shifted its capital to Patliputra (now called Patna). The city is said to be as old as 1000 BC.
• Patna: The capital of Bihar.
• Nalanda: World's oldest University town.
• Pawapuri: Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, breathed his last at this place.

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Some Great Links For Travelers

I have compiled a list of Some of the Great Websites around the World for the travelers. I have developed this World Travel Resource for the travelers feeling trouble in getting the information for their Travel Planning. This travel resource contains the Links for the Countries, Hotels and Travel Guide of Africa Travel, Asia Travel, Australia Travel, Bali Travel, China Travel, Europe Travel, Halong Travel, India Travel, New Zealand Travel, Travel Directories, United Kingdom Travel, USA Travel, Vietnam Travel. 

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Rajasthan Tour - A Taste of its Architectural Heritage

Selecting your favourite among the forts and palaces in Rajasthan is akin to asking a mother to pick her most beloved child from her brood. As clichéd and melodramatic as this comparison is, it’s only when you’ve visited a few of Rajasthan’s beautifully restored and preserved monuments that you’ll understand how no other comparison holds good. Of course, your budget can prevent you from experiencing the splendor of some of the palaces as they’ve been converted into fancy hotels and resorts with equally fancy prices. But this doesn’t mean those with shallow pockets need end up with a shallow Rajasthani experience! However, you have to be smart about experiencing Rajasthan’s architectural heritage on a low budget.

Indian tour operators might not suggest a drive through the length of the state but a road trip from Udaipur to Jaipur via Kumbhalgarh will give you a taste of all that you desire on a Rajasthan tour. The best part about a road trip is the flexibility that one enjoys. So even if you can’t afford to park yourself in Udaipur’s Lake Palace. You can at least park your vehicle anywhere!

A stopover at Udaipur should include visits to the City Palace and Ranakpur temples. Drive on to be impressed by the Kumbhalgarh fort and round off your road trip in Jaipur where one doesn’t have to shell out much to see the City Palace, the Amer Palace and Hawa Mahal. Agreed that Indian roads are more than bumpy ride, but fortunately the roads in Rajasthan don’t dare you to display your rally driving skills! So cheers to your drive along the dunes.

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CWG 2010 Delhi - Show the World Good Parts Too

 

When we talk about Commonwealth Games starting in New Delhi from 3rd of October 2010, news about the the corruption involved with this game and the pictures of only Dirty Accommodations and waterlogged venues come to the mind.

I am more concern about the good pictures and the world-class architecture and design that we (Indians) have created to show the world. Why these pictures have not shown to the world? If someone has published the negative side then that must publish the positive side too. Here I am presenting some images of our Sports complexes that we have made for this mega sporting event.

These are some of the pictures of Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Why the same media has not shown this to the entire world? I am asking them only "Have you ever seen a stadium as beautiful as this in the entire world?"

Everything has two sides, if we are exposing one then we must expose other. If some among the hundreds of CWG 2010 Delhi organizors have did the blunders, why we are only focusing on their work? Why not the appreciations have given to them who did a really wonderful work to make this mega event a grand success?

Today the event will start with the opening ceremony at 1900 Hrs (IST) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. I am sure and confident enough that India has the capability to hold any event and complete it successfully. This event will not be any exception with my believe and we will show the world that India is a country on which you can rely upon for anything. If someone want to see the pictures and videos of the venues of CWG 2010 you can find it hare http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/gallery/dcwg/venues

I wish India very GOOD LUCK FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CWG 2010

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Visit Pushkar Fair from 13 - 21 November 2010 in Pushkar Rajasthan

About the Pushkar Fair: This is considered as the world's largest and biggest camel fair organized in the small town of Pushkar just 11 Kms West of Ajmer Disttrict of Rajasthan India. Pushkar is a small town, normaly you will not find any crowd there but during this mega Cattle Fair this small village turn into a huge crowded destination.

Attractions of Pushkar: Pushkar is known to have one and only Brahma (The creator of the universe) Temple in the entire Universe. The Pushkar lake is also one of the sacred lake in  which hundreds and thousands of devotee take dip in the Pushkar Lake as the ritual to begin. Apart from the Brahma Temple there are about 400 more temples that one can visit while in Pushkar.

A Decorated Camel Cart in Pushkar Fair

In addition to the sacred sights, the Pushkar Fair is said to be the home of tens and hundreds of Cultural activities like, Camel Race, Rajasthani Dance and Music show, Biggest mustache competition etc. Colorful shops and traditionally dressed people of Rajasthan are also worth seeing.

Camels For Trade During Fair 

Devotees Taking A Dip Into Pushkar Lake

Pushkar Fair 2010 Dates: 13th - 21st November 2010

How to Reach Pushkar: 

By Air: The Nearest Airport is Jaipur about 150 Kilometers from Pushkar. Jaipur is well connected from all major cities of India like, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Goa etc. After reaching Jaipur one can easily reach Pushkar By Road.

By Road: The nearest Major Bus Stand from Pushkar is Ajmer just 11 Kilometers from it. There are regular bus service from Ajmer to Pushkar evert 10-15 minutes.

By Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Ajmer. From Ajmer regular bus service or Private Taxi can be taken to reach Pushkar.

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Janmashtami Celebration all Around India and Abroad

Yesterday the Janmashtami celebrated all around India and Abroad with with religious fervor and gaiety by all. The Festival of Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. He was the Avtar (demigod) of Lord Vishnu. All the ISKCON temples across the world were crowded since thousands of devotee came to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.


A special Dahi-Handi competition held across the Maharashtra in which Govindas (Special appointed boys for the competition) break a Handi (earthen pot) filled with Dahi (curd) hanged over a height of some 50-60 feet by making the human (All Govindasa) tower.

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Happy Independence Day to All Indians

India is celebrating it's 63rd Independence Day today. We all are proud to be an Indian. I wish all Indians a very happy Independence Day.

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