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Goa
Travel Guide
 Boasting
of great natural beauty, the state of Goa is located between the
majestic hills of Western Ghats and the cool blue Arabian sea. The land
is covered with coconut, cashew and mango groves and is edged by sun
kissed beaches. Goa was ruled by the Portuguese from 1510 to 1961, the
reminders of that period can be seen in the forts, palaces and churches
spread across the state.....more
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Hyderabad
Travel Guide
 Hyderabad
also known as the 'City of Nizams' is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The
city together with its twin city Secunderabad forms the fifth largest
city of India. Founded by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth Sultan of
Golconda in 1591. Today this beautiful city with modern structures and
development has in no way failed to retain its old charm.....more
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Cochin
Travel Guide
 Cochin
or Kochi, is one of the most interesting cities of India, located in the
state of Kerala. Situated on the west coast of the country, the
beautiful city is often referred to as the "Queen of the Arabian
Sea." Cochin has an anceint history dating back hundreds of years.
Basically a collection of islands and narrow peninsulas, Cochin is known
for its wealth of historical associations.....more
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Bangalore
Travel Guide
 Bangalore,
a fast growing metropolis, is the capital of the southern Indian state
of Karnataka. Founded by Kempe Gowda in 1537, Bangalore is now a modern
bustling city. The city spreads over an area of 476.66 sq. km and has a
population of 6,158, 677. Kannada is the mother tongue of the region,
while other widely spoken languages are Urdu, Hindi and English.....more
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Mumbai
Travel Guide
 Mumbai,
the capital of the state of Maharashtra, is the most populous city of
India. Also known as the financial capital of India, the city is home to
important financial institutions like the RBI (Reserve Bank of India),
the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE (National Stock Exchange of
India). The city boasts of natural harbour, that handles nearly 50 per
cent of India's passenger traffic and a significant amount of cargo.....more
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Jaipur
Travel Guide
 Jaipur,
the capital of western state of Rajasthan is also known as the Pink
City, because of its pink hued buildings. Situated in a desert-like
landscape, the city is surrounded by the famous and the country's oldest
Aravalli hills. Jaipur derives its name from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who
was a great ruler and also warrior-astronomer. The credit of city's
foundation and its excellent planning goes to the king, who laid out the
city in 1727.....more
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Chennai
Travel Guide
 Chennai,
earlier known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu state. One of the
four metros of India, Chennai is the largest city in South India.
Situated on a 17 km stretch along the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of
Bengal, Chennai is trisected by the waterways of Cooum, Adyar and
Buckingham Canal. Chennai was the site of the first important settlement
of the British East India Company, founded in 1639 on the land gifted by
the Raja of Chandragiri, the last representative of the Vijayanagar
rulers of Hampi.....more
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Mysore
Travel Guide
 Mysore
the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, lies 140 kms away
from the state capital Bangalore. The city was the erstwhile capital of
the Mysore Maharajas, who ruled over the city for several centuries. The
royal patronage, artists, writers and craftsmen who flourished in the
city over the years have made it the cutural epicentre of Karnataka.
Mysore still retains its old charm alongwith the modernity.....more
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Agra
Travel Guide
 Situated
on the west bank of the river Yamuna, Agra is much like any other north
Indian city. One of the major cities of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra
is known all over the world for the Taj Mahal, the profound symbol of
love. The old part of the city is located to the north of the fort,
while the cantonment area to the south is the modern part.....more
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Delhi
Travel Guide
 Delhi
the capital of India, is a city of great character and contrast. The
city with its history dating back more than 2,000 years, is now the
focus of the socio-economic and political life in India. Today a modern
metropolis with fast cars and big shopping malls, Delhi houses several
historic monuments that remind us of its glorious past. Known for its
rich culture and heritage, the city boasts of many museums, art
galleries and arts and crafts centres.....more
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