North India And The Ganges Voyage

Benaras, Kashi or Varanasi, whatever it may be called, this city has been enthralling people from far and wide, since ages. The spirituality and mysticism of Varanasi, epitomizes everything Indian in a different and better way than many other cities. Though it is considered as one of the oldest living cities of the world, yet it presents an incomparable blend of tradition and modernism existing side by side. With the majestic Ghats on the banks of the ”Mokshdayini” Ganga, the temples, the narrow by lanes, the art, culture, food and the people; Varanasi keeps unfolding itself like a maze ,which is what attracts the world to Varanasi.

I sat there patiently waiting for the man to leave, while i sat there i could feel blood dripping down my face. I could even feel my fist hitting the mans face again, each knuckle pressing against his bony face and feeling the creaking of his jaw. Then i came back to reality, My face blood red and being scared to the bone. Terrified of the man finding where i hid.

The very next day, we decided to go on a city tour of Kashmir. Water in its peculiar form, charmed Kashmir to the core. From beautiful springs to huge lakes, water has been the most vital part of Kashmir’s beauty. It is said that once emperor Jahangir, of the Mughal Dynasty had stated that Kashmir is vowed to be the paradise on Earth. And yes it is true. Visiting Kashmir makes you feel as though you have come to the heaven

We just started to leave Independence rock, I discovered that it's been getting hotter and hotter on the trail towards Oregon. We've had a couple cows die from bad water, and some chickens got crushed by the wheels of my wagon. We all are sunburned from the blazing sun, and we don't have any medication for that besides long sleeve shirts. I'm surprised that we haven't had any Indian attacks yet, I thought those would happen a lot. Hopefully when we do see some Indians, they will be friendly and kind instead of wanting to steal from us and kill us. I'm sure that we will encounter some good and bad ones along the south pass, so we should always be ready since we are very far from any stores or any other people. I have a pistol on the side of

In this famous route, the first place to explore is Delhi which is the national capital of the country and second populous city in India. Delhi is divided into two categories, Old Delhi and New Delhi. The famous places to visit in the capital city include India Gate, Red Fort, President House, QutabMinar, Jamia Masjid, Lotus temple and many more. Delhi is the city where people come from different parts of India so you will find multi-cultures here at Delhi. Mughal monuments are the main attractions of the city that brings one back to ancient time

The Ganges River, which is popularly known by its own Hindu name—Ganga, is the symbol of India’s ancient culture and civilization. This river is the most sacred river in Hinduism. People believe that taking a dip into the water of the Ganges will purify their souls from all committed sins in the past, so they can go to heaven. The Ganges River flows from the top of the southern side of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. In the article, “Ganges River,” the author Jay Yett says, “The Ganges River flows about 2,500 kilometers across the Gangetic Plain and through a coastal delta in Bangladesh to empty into the Bay of Bengal.” Not only does it provide water to India, but also to Bangladesh. The major cities that rely on the water of the Ganges are Varanasi, Kolkata, Haridwar, Allahabad, Patna, Kanpur, and Ghazipur. Today, this river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world. According to the article, "Metal and Pesticide Pollution Scenario in Ganga River System," Srikanta Samanta reports that there has been a huge increase in pollution compared to the 9,000 tons in 2009. Since then, she reveals that approximately 22,000 tons of pesticides have been pumped into the river basin (Samanta 355). Each year, thousands of bodies are cremated on the banks of the river, with many being disposed of directly into the river. Furthermore, unwanted babies (i.e, unwanted girl children), cattle, and other animal bodies are also dumped into the river. Observers can say that the

I like journeys but I like a journey by boat most. During the last summer vacation I, with some of my friends, made a journey by boat from kamalpur to binodpur. It was on the occasion of attending the birthday ceremony of one of our friends. We hired a small boat from the river-side. The boatman was young. The weather was fine and sunny. We started at 10 a.m. the boatman rowed for a while and then set sail. The wind was favorable and the boat was moving fast. There were small waves in the river and there were murmuring sounds. We enjoyed the scene of the river. Many boats of different sizes were playing up and down. The boats with colored sails presented a nice view. At different places women were seen fetching water in pitchers. Boys and girls were found bathing and swimming the river. All these were really enjoyable. At 1 p.m. we came to a bazar. The boatman cast anchor. We got down and bought some sweetmeats. The boatman sailed again. The

It is illegal for foreigners to take the Indian rupee out of India, yet, the British robbed the Indians of their wealth, and pushed them into poverty. India was a wealthy country with its rich heritage and culture. From India’s sprawling palaces covered in gold, and semiprecious stones adorned the floors and walls, to the markets filled with a multitude of indulgences, the British were mesmerized with it all. The Indians welcomed the British, but they failed to realize the hidden enemy behind the mask. Soon the treacherous British applied the mantra of ‘divide and rule’ to control the region. A classic rags to riches story, England used India as a means of pulling themselves out of

Even an English poet, Sir Edwin Arnoald also commented on their story as “Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones”. The story behind the Taj Mahal was rooted in the Mughal Dynasty, a group of Muslim emperors who reigned in India from 1526 to 1858. During that time, Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire and it was the center of wealth of one of the most extensive empire in the medieval world. Although the art of Indian culture has flourished many structures of historical significance to Indo-Islamic architecture, none of them are as famous as the Taj Mahal. In 1607, one of the world’s greatest love stories began when a fourteen years old boy, Prince A’la Azad Abul Muzaffar Shahab ud-Din Mohammad Khurram, is wandering around in a marketplace and caught an eye on a girl selling silk and glass beads. It was love at first sight and that girl was Arjumand Banu Begum. At that time, Jahan was only 14 years old and Begum was 15 years old whom was a Muslim Persian princess as well. After meeting her, Shah Jahan went back to his father and said that he wanted to marry her. They were married five years later in 1612 and later Prince Khurram was given the name Shah Jahan by his father since he secured the

The Vikram Vintage is one of the luxurious hotels that are in the situated 6800 ft. above sea level in a midst of peaceful and stunning surroundings. The hotel has a state of the art, architecture and has magnificent interiors. The hotel is nearby the Mall Road in Nainital that is about 1 Km away. The hotel is well equipped with luxurious, comforting, and modern facilities to make the stay of the guests comfortable and a relaxing. The hotel is nearby many famous attractions of the Nainital. The hotel also provides its guest with shuttle service that takes then to the nearby attractions of the town. The Vikram Vintage offers with excellent service and has courteous staff.

A centuries old East Indian Village as one would say. Ranwar used to be a small village yet with Mumbai and its forces it has managed to now stick to only 3 lanes. As tiny as it may sound Ranwar is full of character The Architecture the Small churches, The Culinary or even the Beautiful Walls filled with graffiti, although a village that managed to remain for this long may have deep roots but have also evolved as a small society. Ranwar may be A treat to one’s eyes if he or she is a lover of old Historic landmarks but its only ranwar’s outlook that comes out as historic, the village itself is now very modern in their culture and traditions if compared back to the olden days.

Chittorgarh, the crown jewel of Mewar, is one of the most beautiful cities in the desert state of Rajasthan. Located beside a high hill near the Gambheri and berach river, the city of Chittorgarh is the home to largest fort complex in India, surrounded all sides by many cliffs. The city is the standing testimony of chivalry of Rajputs,from which city derives its name where each time the city was under attack of more powerful enemy its people chose death over dishonor by performing jauhar. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas and was the former capital of the Sisodia Rajput Dynasty of Mewar.

The Taj Mahal, or “crown of palaces,” was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to be built in Agra, India, on the bank of the Yamuna River (“Taj Mahal Facts” 1). Shah Jahan married Arjumand Banu Begum in 1612, and she was his third wife. However, Shah Jahan quickly took to her beautiful looks and charming personality and dubbed her Mumtaz Mahal, meaning “Chosen One of the Palace” (“The Taj Mahal” 1). Being his favorite wife and faithful companion, Mahal and Jahan traveled together frequently and came to have many children. During the birth of their fourteenth child, however, Mumtaz Mahal tragically died. To commemorate his love for her, Jahan ordered the greatest mausoleum of all time to be built in her honor: the Taj Mahal (“History of Taj Mahal” 1).

The Indian history starts with the pre historic settlement and society in the Indian sub-continent, but the first most advanced civilization which India had witnessed was the Indus valley civilization. Indus River Valley Civilization was succeeded by the Vedic period in which India came across the Indo-Arian culture. After the Vedic period the history of India includes the rise of the Buddhism and Jainism as a kind of revolt against the Brahmanism, a succession of powerful dynasties for almost two millennia throughout various geographic area of the sub continent including the Muslim powers, the coming of European traders which resulted in the establishment of the British rule in India followed by the subsequent independence movement that lead to the partition of India and the creation of the republic of India and the adoption of the constitution.

With a surprising speed, the town of Greater Noida has evolved into a business hub, an industrial zone and a real estate market. In addition, it is a home to some recreational options that attracts travelers on leisure time. What’s more? Being in propinquity to Delhi – NCR, weekend travelers also flock to this town of Uttar Pradesh for refreshing themselves. All these factors make the requirement of hotels in Greater Noida essential so that travelers, whether holidaymakers or business delegates; can take pleasure in a delightful stay.