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Alleppey : Alleppey is a land of
smiling sun washed by the silvery waves of emerald blue Arabian sea.
Mesmerized by the magic of this beautiful expanse, tourists will always
cherish the golden memories of the place.
» Cochin
: A charming blend of colonial culture, Cochin symbolizes a city with
melange of several exotic cultures like the Portuguese, Jewish, English,
French, Dutch and Chinese.
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Trivandrum : The
panoramic landscapes, golden beaches, sun-kissed sands and emerald green
palm trees, Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram, the seaside capital of Kerela,
is bestowed with the glory of the nature.
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Thekkady : Serene countryside, rich
plantations and dense forests, Thekkady’s beauty is veritably
enchanting. The cool scented air of the western ghats divulges the
unexplored beauty of the place.
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Chennai : This fascinating state
is famous for its cutworks in the temples, coconut fringes, and silk saris.
The gateway to the sunny south, the city is a saddle of ancient civilization
with a rich legacy of fine arts, sculptures and architecture.
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Coimbatore : Often referred to
as 'the Manchester of South India' or "The Textile Capital of South
India", Coimbatore is renowned for its numerous textile mills.
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Kanyakumari : The land of ‘Sangam’
(convergence) of the three oceans - Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the
Indian Ocean, Kanyakumari, is the southernmost point of peninsular India and
has been enticing tourists due to its geographical positioning.mbatore is
renowned for its numerous textile mills.
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Mahabalipuram : Intriguingly
enigmatic, the picturesque city of Mahabalipuram is world renowned for its
shore temples. The long stretch of unspoiled beaches and rock-cut art of
this historic city attracts one and all.
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Rameshwaram : Rameshwaram is a
pilgrimage centre of country-wide importance, as Rama is said to have
worshipped Shiva here on his way back from SriLanka
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Bangalore : Bangalore, the
capital city of Karnataka, is a land of amalgamation of various races and
cultures. Known as the Silicon Valley of India,
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Belur : Belur also known as the
Dakshin Banaras or Southern Banaras is situated on the banks of Yagachi
river in the state of Karnataka.
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Mysore : Sweet smell from
sandalwood carvings and bright silks wave in the breeze in the city of
Mysore. Mysore is just as famous for its silk and sandalwood
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Hassan : Hassan is a scenic town in
the heart of Malnad in Karnataka with a pleasant climate. 194 kms from
Bangalore,
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Halabid : Halabid in Karnataka,
South India is one of the glorious towns of the former Hoysala Empire. 16 km
from Belur
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Hampi : Hampi, the erstwhile Capital
of Vijayanagara Empire, transports its visitors to the bygone age of the
14th Century
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Badami : Former capital city of
Chalukyan empire, Badami is well known for its ancient caves and temples.
Picturesquely situated between two rocky hills.
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Bijapur : A treasure – trove
of some of the finest example of the Mughal architecture, Bijapur is often
referred to as ‘the Agra of the South.
» Pondicherry
: A mystic city with streets carrying French name, has survived by and
through change and is an irrefutable prodigious tourist destination.
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Chidambaram : The word
Chidambaram is derived from the word ‘Chit Ambaram’ which
literally means the sky permeated by an atmosphere of intelligence and
wisdom
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Darasuram : Darasuram is an
ancient town about 380 kms south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu and also boasts a
silk weaving centre.
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Gangai Konda Cholapuram : The
ancient town of Gangai Konda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu is an hour's drive
from Chidambram. It was the capital of the Cholas till their fall in the
13th century
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Karaikudi & Chettinad
: Situated in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu between Trichy and
Rameshwaram, Karaikudi is the biggest city in Chettinad and is famous for
its Ganesha Temple
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Agatti : Located in the Arabian
Sea off the south eastern coast of India, the charm of this emerald island
are its vast stretch of creamy sand, palm fringed and silvery beaches
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Bangaram : Bangaram island is
uninhabited and a virtual tropical haven. The teardrop shaped island of the
Lakshadweep Islands presents a awesome spectacle of glinting coral reefs,
turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches.
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Thanjavur : One time historic
domain of the great Chola Emperor Raja Chola, Thanjavur or Tanjore bustles
has high flow temples and monumental domes of architectural wonder. 55 km
east of Tiruchirappalli, it is a highly fertile delta of the Cauvery River.
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Thanjavur : One time historic
domain of the great Chola Emperor Raja Chola, Thanjavur or Tanjore bustles
has high flow temples and monumental domes of architectural wonder. 55 km
east of Tiruchirappalli, it is a highly fertile delta of the Cauvery River.
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Tiruchillappalli : Tiruchirappalli
is situated in central Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Cauvery river. It is
320 km from Chennai and 150 km from Madurai. Situated on the bank of the
Cauvery river, Tiruchillappali now called Trichy, is a city of rich cultural
heritage.
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Agra
: Agra well known all over the world as the "City of the Taj
Mahal" is a historical part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, lying in
the great northern plains. Situated on the bank of the river Yamuna ,
Agra is 204kms far to the south of New Dehi.
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New
Delhi : The name, Delhi or Dilli comes from the ancient town
of Dhillaki, near Mehrauli, or from the legendary Raja Dillu who is said
to have ruled around 100 BC. Comprising of two contrasting yet
harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi.
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Jaipur
: "A symbol of the royal elegance and courtly splendor of the
Rajput clans", Jaipur is the first planned city of north India and
is designed in accordance with Shilpa shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise
on architecture. Jaipur, which earned the sobriquet of 'Pink City".
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Khajuraho
: "Stunning and inspiring in the way they fuse the sacred and
the erotic in their architecture, the famous temples of Khajuraho stands
as a unique testament to the arts of love", Khajuraho in India lies
about 385 miles southeast of Delhi in the Bundelkhand region of the
state of Madhya Pradesh..
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Udaipur
: Udaipur, placed amid lakes and dotted with ornate buildings, is
renowned as one of the most romantic cities in the world.Udaipur is
located southwest of Jaipur near the border with Gujarat state at the
southern end of the Aravalli Range.
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Kashmir
: There is a saying that, "after a trip to this unforgettable
land, Kashmir or Jannat of India , you are never quite the same again."
Integrated as a part of India in 1948, Kashmir was given a special
status under article 370 of the Indian constitution. Kashmir is the
essence of everything that is charming and truely Indian - its culture,
history, tradition, people, and natural splendor.
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Jaisalmer
: Jaisalmer, the golden Fortress place, where practically every
stone, wall or building turns to the color of the desert sand, is a
princely state in western Rajasthan and the paradise of the desert
kingdom. The splendid Jaisalmer is nestled in the foothills of Trikuta,
standing in pride with its colossal forts, palaces and havelis.
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Ladakh
: Ladakh is encompassed by two of the world's supreme mountain
ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karkoram. Crumbling old monasteries
perched on rocky promontories command the barren empty vistas. In
summer, it is sullen grey, silt laden, sometimes turning to violet. In
autumn, the Indus is at its most graceful, weaving through golden banks
of tall poplars and tumbling waters.
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Bodhgaya
: Prince Gautama achieved enlightenment in this sacred place under
the Bodhi or Asvatta tree some 2500 years ago and came to be known as
Lord Buddha. It is counted as one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage
center apart from the other three viz, Lumbini where his highness had
taken birth, Sarnath the place of the first lecture near Varanasi, and
finally the place of his death at Kushinagar, near Gorakhpur.
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