RaoBika established the city of Bikaner in 1488. He was the first son of Maharaja RaoJodha of the Rathore clan, the founder of Jodhpur and conquered the largely arid country in the north of Rajasthan.RaoBika, a Rajput ruler, built his place. The place where RaoBika wanted to build it belonged to a …
Jaisalmer history starts some time in 12th century onwards when RajaRawalJaisal,constructed a Fort out of Mud and named as his kingdom Jaisalmer. Located very close to Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Known as the “Golden …
Jodhpur city was founded by a Rajput chief known as RaoJodha. RaoJodha was from the clan of Rathore dynasty. Jodhpur was the former capital of Marwar, one of the most delightful cities of Rajasthan. The city is famous as Blue City as all walls and houses are coloured blue and …
Chandigarh, the best-planned city in Indiais the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by the Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier., with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and …
1864 Shimla was declared as the summer capital of India. After Independence, Shimla became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. In 1903 a rail line was constructed between Kalka and Shimla. Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties Most of the area occupied by present-day Shimla city was dense forest …
We proceed to Manali, en route we drive past the Beas Sutlej Link Project, Pandoh Dam. The Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam on the Beas River in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Under the Beas Project, the dam was completed in 1977. Beas Satluj Link Project went through several …
24/04/2017 Rishikesh lies on the holy banks of river Ganga, Rishikesh has been a hub of Sadhus (saints) with numerous ashrams teaching spirituality, yoga, meditation and Ayurveda springing up. Since it is a religious town, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are strictly prohibited here. . Located in the foothills of the Himalayas along the convergence of …
Mussoorie, Queen of the Hills is among the most popular hill stations of the country. It is a captivating paradise for leisure travellers and honeymooners. A perfect summer resort and a major educational and cultural centrehas been rolled into one hub. Located on a 15 km long horseshoe ridge with …
Nainital is one of the most beautiful hill stations in North India. Surrounded by mountains on three sides of Nainital is located around the beautiful lake Naini Tal. This lake resort is situated at a height of 1,938 meters. This beautiful small town is surrounded by seven hills and many …
Bhimtal Lake, one of the most famous lakes in India, at 4500 ft elevation, is located in the Bhimtal town of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. An island at the centre of the Lake is a famous tourist attraction and also houses an aquarium with a variety of fish …