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Khajuraho - Amazing Historical Temple Site of India

Khajuraho is the big name in Indian history popular for having great monuments. Khajuraho is the small town of Madhya Pradesh ,  India situated in Chhatarpur region. The good distance of 620 kms from New Delhi allow visitors to reach the destination in 8 to 9 hours train journey. Khajuraho is turned as biggest Indian tourist place particularly for those who are keen to learn about the Indian history. The huge group of temples of medieval Hindu and Jain are special at this spot also the amazing sculptures of shrines attract the travelers throughout the world. Khajuraho name comes from the ancient Sanskrit word Kharjuravahaka which means place which bears the date palm. In late 19 th era the British Engineer Mr. T.S. Burt attain to this area and placed as most beautiful tourist place of India. With the support of General Cunningham he put the Khajuraho town on the map of world. He explored the locations of Khajuraho to the world by describing them through archaeo...

Patiala

India is having vital place in world because of diverse reasons. India is the only country got freedom from British by Non-Violence. Bapu Mahatama Gandhi and our big freedom fighters fought for us and got freedom from British Government around 60+ years back. People from many cities and states of India participated in freedom fight. Patiala is the one city which got involved completely for liberty. This city is situated in Punjab’s south-eastern part. Patiala City is positioned near the fort Qila Mubarak. This castle was built by Baba Ala Singh the militiaman in 1763. Patiala is famous for customary turban, paranda, patiala salwar (ladies trouser), special type of footwear and a special measure of liquor (Patiala peg). Rakesh Sharma the first astronaut from India was born in city Patiala. Tourist can check the historical values of Patiala at various search websites. Countless tourist places of Patiala makes it special destination. This Indian tourist place is hav...

Chandrashila

India and the various holiday spots are always special particularly when we talk about the hill stations. The nature beauty of amazing hills in Uttaranchal and many other states of India allow visitors to make their holidays memorable. When we talk about Hills of India Chandrashila comes in the list which is close destination to Tungnath hills. If we split the world Chandrashila then it becomes Chandra (Moon) and Shila (Rock) that means its Moon Rock that people can visit to take pleasure of natural beauty in night as well as sunny day. This smallest town is situated at good height of 4,000 meters approx. The impressive and memorable view of huge white Himalayas from Chandrashila is special thing for visitors particularly view of Nandadevi, Kedar Peak, Trisul, Bandar Punch and Chau Khamba mountains. Chandrashila is added to many legends of India because this place is having religious values. As per sources Lord Rama did meditation after big defeating fight with R...

Tungnath - Uttarakhand

The hills of Himalaya are always special as its glory and natural beauty attract the world tourism. One of the highest peaks of Himalaya is Tungnath located in Uttarakhand. Tungnath is popular as the peak Shiva temple place because its altitude is 3680 meters from the sea level. Tungnath is added to the list of 5 highest Kedar shrines. This place comes into Rudraprayag region of Tehri Garhwal. This picturesque Indian tourist place is situated in Uttarakhand State. The word Tungnath means Lord of the mounts. The Mandakini River and Alaknanda River flow from the hills of Tungnath. However, another shrine place named as Chandrashila is higher comparing to Tungnath, but Tungnath is popular for the highest shiva shrine of the world. The Hindus are frequently reaching to this holy place, particularly at the time of Hindu festival Shivaratri. According to experts, this shrine is 1000+ years old. The temple is linked to the Pandavas of Mahabharata epic. As per Hindu legends, ...