|
Tiruchirapalli
|
 |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, probably the largest in India and the
Rock Fort which towers over the town from a craggy outcrop are the
landmarks of Trichy, once the citadel of the Cholas as well as the
Vijayanagara Kings. |
|
| Tanjore
|
|
 Tanjore
or Thanjavur as it was earlier called, was the capital of the
Chola empire from the 10th century to the 14th century AD later
is become part of the Vijayanagar kingdom, then passed into the
hands of the Marathas and later still went to the British. For
ages it has been the chief political. Literary and religious centre
of the South. The celebrated temple Brihadeshra built by the Chola
King during the 11th century is its major attraction. The Saraswati
Mahal library, dating back from the time of the Marathas, containing
a rare collections of books and manuscripts on paper and palm
leaves.
|
|
| Trivandrum
|
|
Also known as Tiruvananthapuram. The seaside capital of Kerala state.
Trivandrum is surrounded by numerous hillsand hillocks on which
stand building and parks. Trivandrum literally means the 'Holy city
of Ananta' and is a city of magnificent buildings of ancient and
modern Architecture. Sightseeing of Trivandrum includes Padmanabhaswami
Temple, Zoological Gardens, Aquarium and drive through city.
|
|
| Udaipur
|
|
|
In Udaipur the Visitor finds his dream of India come true for
the city combines real beauty with picturesque associations of
a great and glorious past. It stands in a valley, AMID green hills
on the banks of the wide, steel blue lake Pichola. On little islands
in the lake, from the water's edge, rise marble Palaces of pure
white that glisten like fairy castles. crowning the ridge, in
which the city clusters, along the shores of the lake is palace
of the Maharana. Within the palace is all the magnificent views
of the panorama below.
Sightseeing of Udaipur includes visits to Sahelion ki Bari, a
drive around Fateh Sagar lake, city palace, Jagdish temple and
Gulab Niwas garden.
|
|
| Varanasi
|
|
|
To the Hindus, Varanasi, Sprawling along the left bank of the
river Ganga, is the holiest city. With its array of shrines Temples
and Palaces rising in several tiers from the water's edge, Varanasi
is one of the most fascinating cities in the east. It is also
a city of fairs and festivals, celebrating about four hundred
of them during the year. Since time immemorable, Varanasi has
been a centre of learning and the tradition is kept alive today
by the Banaras Hindu University founded in 1916.
Sightseeing
of Varanasi includes visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple,
Emperor Aurangzeb Mosque, the sacred bull, the well of knowledge
Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University with its marble Shiva
temple, brocade and saree shops and drive through the Bazaar.
|
|
| Wankaner
|
|
Here
we shall be the guests of the Maharana of Wankaner, and shall stay
in his palace. Among the attractions in the palace is the Maharana's
private museum. |
|
