 
WORLD TOUR
Bangalore to Seven
Wonders
Dr.SHAILAJA SHARMA R
Writer – Artist
TOURISM AS AN IMPORTANT CRITERIA FOR ECONOMIC
GROWTH OF ANY COUNTRY ANDSOCIAL EMPOWRMENT OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS.
DEDICATION
I am dedicating my WORLD TOUR-Bangalore to 7
Wonders book to my favourite God Sri Idagunji Ganesha. Always he is with
me.
Dr.Shailaja
Sharma R
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am very
much thank full to my husband P.Subramanya Sharma, Dr.K.R.Ravikumar – Social
activist and my son Master S.Karthik Sharma who helped
me in knowing various important locations, places, tourists interest and issues
arsing at times. Also they have motivated me in by giving various valuable
information in this regard, in preparing this presentation.
I pray gratitude to Sri.Ramachandra,
Smt.Srilakshmi, Sri.Rammurthy, Smt.Mukundamala, Smt.Geetha Nagaraj, Smt.Anitha
Ramaswamy, Smt.Lakshmi Shyam, Smt.Aparna Ramesh, Smt.Aryamba Ramesh,
Smt.Saraswathi Prakash, Smt.Sharada Sudhakar, Sri.Ganesh Kumar, Sri.Ullas,
Master Sri Vishnu, Kumari.Sandhya, Kumari.Sharanya, Kumari.Shruthi, Sri.Maruthi
Prasad – Manager, Hotel Malligi-Hospet, Smt.Saralla Prasad, Smt.Pushpanjali
Pisse, Smitha, Smt.Vani Sundaresh,
Smt.Shobha Srinivas, Smt.Renuka Somshekar-Artist, Sri.Krishna Kumar–Producer
& Director, Smt.Padmavathi Chandru-Writer, Sri.Hebbagodi Gopal-Writer,
Sri.Selva Kumar-Writer, Smt.Lakshmi Bai (Tour Guide & Tatooist in
Hampi-09482061820), Sri.Mohana Chikkabatta Joshi, Sri.Parashuram Singh, and
Sri.B.K.Suresh, Smt.Chandrika Gowda, Smt.Bhagyalakshmi, Smt.Mythri – M/S.Sree
Annapoorna Publisher’s & Distributhor’s, Sri.Govindaraju – M/s.Prasad
Enterprises, Sri.Manjunath Pandavapura Writer- Director, Sri.Vishwanath-Artist,
Sri.Srinivasula Reddy - Director-Producer in Telugu & Kannada Film Industry, Sri.Prabhu Dev Hosadurga – Artist &
Manager, Sri.Dinesh Malla-Artist & Singer, Sri.Harish-Artist, Smt.Rekha,
and also Google for helping me to prepare this book an tourism growth and
cordial relationship in the GLOBE. Sri.B.S.Goutham – Faculty, Dept of
Physics, BASE. To give information about Mysore and other Countries.
The Ideas of Malls, Resorts, Restaurants, Fun
worlds & Shopping Streets were given by a Kannada Film Actor Sri.Prathap Kumar. He acted as a HERO in the
movies 24 CARAT, BHUTHAYA MAKKALU & 1888.
Dr.SHAILAJA
SHARMA R
PREFACE
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of
beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if
only we seek them with our eyes open.”
Jawaharlal
Nehru.
Tourism sector is considered as very essential
factor the economic growth improvement of any nation. And also it is one of the
greatest rising industries of the globe.
I love to travel across the world and I made
several trips so far. My parents and my husband is also very passionate in travelling.
And recently we were visited some places.
Tourism is an extension of education/knowledge,
experience, if not done for economic activity or health point of view and India
offers sufficient and unique in this area to the world. “Earning money through
tourism will add fund in discharging duty and responsibility.”
Dr.Shailaja Sharma R
My Self
Born
in Bangalore. Father Sri.S Ramachandra,
Mother Smt.Srilakshmi. A elder sister Smt.Geetha Nagaraj and a younger
Sister Smt.Anitha Ramaswamy. Married to
Sri.Subramanya Sharma and blessed with a son Master Karthik Sharma.
Graduate
in Archaeology, Culture & Tourism.
Recently received DOCTORATE from IVUP.
Have
Written and Published 3 Books related to Tourism & one cooking recipe book
:-
•
Bengaluru
Veekshanne-Pradakshine
•
Madikeri
– Mysore
•
Hampiya
Vaibhava with Manthralaya & Bellary
•
Simpallada
Ruchikara Adigegallu.
Now
I’m writing books about :-
•
18 Shakthipeeta, 12 Jyothirlinga & Famous
Ganapathi Temples in India.
•
Poem
book – HOKULI (colorful)
•
Novel
– MANDAARA
(Preethiyondige…. Kathalla Jagathu)
HOBBIES
: Writing books, Songs, Drawing, Collecting information about places and
Travelling. Dedicated to fine arts and
Tourism.
I
am a ARTIST – Tele Serials and Feature Films.
Worked
as a ANCHOR in 4M TV Channel.
I
thank Sri.S.M.Khan sir – Chief Editor of 4M TV Channel for giving an
opportunity in Media to do the programme like JEEVANA DHARE. And also
Sri. Mohan, Sri. Kantharaju &
Kumari.Geetha.
It
is very proud and happiest moments for me to interviewed many Celebrities,
Directors, Singers etc.
Worked
as a Administrator – Teacher in M/S.Shri Chaitanya Education Society.
Receipent of citiations and Award from Chutuku
Sahitya Parishat –Kolar, Karnataka.
\Participations in KAVI SAMMELLANA :
•
Snehakutta
Saamskruthika Vedike- Bangalore
•
Sri
Sharada Saamskruthika Kalla Trust-B’lore
•
Bangalore
Gramanthara Jilla Sahitya Parishath-Hokotte.
•
Kannada
Sahitya Parishath – Bangalore.
Appriciations
from Mahila Sahitya Sammelana for the contribution as a Actor and Co-director
for the short film “SRUSHTI” of Kannada version. Related to a Social subject –
Baby is thinking and watching outside world from WOMB.
(Watch
in you tube : Srushti film by Padmavathichandru)
Promoting
young aspirants, who wish to join electronic Media, with suitable advice.
Helping budding writers to write books,
literature
and edit for better presentation.
Dr.Shailaja
Sharma.R
CONTENTS
•
Introduction
- Tourism
•
Business
Tourism
•
Cultural
and Study Tourism
•
Social
Advantages and
•
Tourist
attraction
•
Tourism
in an ECONOMY
•
tourism is important
•
Positive
and Negative impact of Tourism
•
Present
situation and features of Tourism
•
Indian Tourism Development Corporation
•
SAARC
•
India
•
Karnataka
•
Bangalore
:
•
Bangalore
Fort
•
Vidhana
Soudha
•
Bangalore
Palace
•
Lal
Bagh
•
Shopping
Malls
•
Resorts
•
Amusement
Parks & Fun World
•
Restaurants
•
Shopping
Streets
•
Spiritual
& Devotional Interest of Tourism
•
Famous
Spiritual & Devotional Places
•
Historical
or Heritage places in India
•
Mysore
Palace
•
Hampi
•
Charminar
•
Mahabalipuram
•
Bhimbetaka
•
Ajantha
Ellora
•
Mumbai
•
Delhi
•
India
Gate
•
Taj
Mahal
•
Jaipur
•
Amritsar
•
Varanasi
/ Benaras
•
Cuttack
•
Shantiniketan
•
Jammu
& Kashmir
•
Nature/Mountain/Hill
Stations in India
•
Popular
Hill Stations in India
•
Beach
Tourism in India
•
Goa
•
Mangalore
•
Kochi
•
Kanyakumari
•
Nepal
•
Pakistan
•
China
•
Srilanka
/ Ceylon
•
Andaman
& Nicobar
•
Singapore
•
South
& North America
•
Niagara
Falls
•
Brazil
•
Australia
•
South
Africa
•
Egypt
•
Saudi
Arabia
•
U
K – London
•
Japan
•
Russia
•
Europe
– Germany
•
Greece
•
Switzer
Land
•
France
•
Lourdes
•
Seven
Wonders of the World
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CONCLUSION
Words
are few to explain the beauty of India. India is a Country with diversified
culture and traditions. The natural beauty of India, Festivals, Dresses,
Heritage sites of India are very popular among tourists. These things fascinate
travelers to come here.
India
has so many scenic blesses places like Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu,
Andhra Pradesh, Telanganna, Varanasi, Darjelling, Manali, Kashmir, Kanyakumari
and so many places are prime attraction of travelers from across the World.
Tourism
can contribute to positive developments, not just negative impacts. It has the
potential to promote social development through employment creation, income
redistribution and poverty alleviation.
•
Travelling
brings people into contact with each other and, as tourism has an educational
element, it can foster understanding between peoples and cultures and provide
cultural exchange between hosts and guests. Because of this, the changes
increase for people to develop mutual sympathy and understanding.
Sympathy
and understanding can lead to a decrease of tension in the world and thus
contribute to peace.
•
Tourism
can add to the vitality of communities in many ways, one example is that events
and festivals of which local residents have been the primary participants and
spectators are often rejuvenated and developed in response to tourist interest.
•
Tourism
has become an important sector that has an impact on development of Country
Economy. The main benefits of tourism are income creation and generation of
jobs. For many regions and Countries it is the most important source of Welfare.
•
Every
country in the world should have a tourist attraction approach to have better
cordial relationships among themselves to maintain world harmony and peace.
Dr.Shailaja
Sharma R
TOURISM
Tourism is a Ocean. We can find lot of pearls like different
places. Travelling is fantastic in life. It gives relaxation, males mind peace full and
makes us interact with family and friends.
Many types of tourism are there.
Heritage and Historical tourism, Beach tourism, Nature tourism, Business
tourism, Study tourism and many more.
Tourism
is a travel for pleasure, also the theory and practice of touring. The business
of attracting, educating, relaxing, accomadating and entertaining tourists. The
World tourism organization defines tourism more common perception of tourism as
being limited to holiday activity.
Tourism
is a quick source of income.
Because its money that would not have been earned if the tourists were
not there. Tourism also allows Wealth to be injected into Community in a
variety of ways. In additional to the revenue, there are also fantastic cultural
advantages to tourism.
People
around the world visit different places during the holidays, summers and
winters. Tourism is an important part of an economy and the money it
earns is helpful to everyone.
It
can be Domestic or National and International tourism incoming and outgoing
implications on a Country’s balance of payments. Today tourism is a major
source of income for many countries and affects the economy of both the
source and host Countries.
Tourism
is experienced continued growth and deeper diversification to become one
of the fastest growing economic sectors in the World. Modern tourism is closely linked to
development and includes more new destinations for Tourists. These
dynamics turned tourism into a key driver for economic progress. Tourism
is become one of the major part in International Commerce and represents at the
same time one of the main income sources for many developing Countries.
Example: India, Russia, Europe, Japan, HongKong, Australia,
Egypt, London, Affrica etc.
BUSINESS TOURISM
Business
tourism or Business Travel is more limited and focused subset of regular
tourism. During business tourism, individuals are still working and being paid,
but are doing so away from both their work place and home. Some definition of
tourism tend to exclude business travel.
Business
tourism is the use of travel services, hotel facilities of travel services,
hotel facilities and other amenities by people who are travelling on business.
Business tourism in on the increase and the tourism industry separates business
tourism from leisure tourism in an effort to promote the former by offering
particular services for business people.
Business
people travel and stay in hotels when attending conferences, meetings and
training programs. During their stays, these travelers often visit restaurants,
souveing shops and local tourist spots, means they are a source of revenue
for the community. The International Trade Centre estimates that business
tourism accounts for about a percent of all tourism and that business people
spend approximately twice as much as leisure tourists.
Tourism
is a form of cultural tourism which aims to promote public interest in
archaeology and the conservation of historical sites.
CULTURAL TOURISM
Cultural
tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or rigion’s culture,
specifically the life style of the people in those Geographical areas, the
history of those people, their art, architecture, religion and other elements
that helped shape their way of life.
STUDY TOURISM
The
fast growing travel and tourism industry offers plenty of scope for exciting careers
in airlines, hospitality, conference and business travel and destination
management.
SOCIAL ADVANTAGES
In
additional to the revenue, there are also fantastic cultural advantages to
tourism. It can be a source of pride for local communities and allows them to
look at their history and cultural heritage and develop their own
community, identity. This helps the local residents to maintain their
traditions and culture while also showcasing it for all the visitors. This
advantage of tourism is what has saved many local heritage sites from destruction
in addition to giving tourists a wonderful insight into the local ways of life.
Tourism can help to preserve the history of a region that may be at risk of
being lost Environmental advantages.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
India
is a country known for its lavish treatment to all visitors. Its visitor
friendly traditions, varied life styles and cultural heritage and colorful
fairs and festivals held abiding attractions for the tourists.
TOURISM IN AN ECONOMY
Travelling
is fantastic in life. Tourism is a quick source of income, because its
money that wouldn’t have been earned if the tourists were not present. Tourism
also allows wealth to be injected into a community in a variety of ways. The
great benefit of this industry is that it’s extremely labor intensive and with
in it are only small business and micro operators. This means that every dollar
coming into the industry itself quickly by business owners and staff and is
directly related to a boost in local spending. For a community destination,
there are a huge range of benefits. It is also great for individual travelers,
because with a booming tourism industry there is lots to do, plenty of places
to stay, and as a result more and more tourists are drawnin.
TOURISM IS IMPORTANT
Tourism
became an important sector that has an impact on development of country
economy. The main benefits of tourism are income creation and generation of
jobs. For many regions and countries it is the most important source of
welfare.
POSITIVE
AND NEGATIVE IMPACT OF TOURISM
POSITIVE impacts are contributes to income and
standard of living, Improve local economy, increase employment opportunities,
increase investments and tax revenue and many more.
Environmental
impact refers to the impact nature and surrounding areas. Tourism may have
different effects on the social and cultural aspects of life in a particular
region depending on the strengths of the region.
The
effect can be positive or negative.
Positive impacts of tourism development how tourism can contribute to
socio-cultural conservation. Tourism is a chance for people to get into contact
with each other, and as tourism has an educational element to it, this can
cultures and provide opportunities for an exchange of these own personal
culture and ways of life. Tourism also helps raise local awareness of the financial
value of natural and cultural sites.
NEGATIVE
impacts are
the increase in process and goods and services, increase in price of land and housing,
increase in cost of living, job may pay low wages. And also unhealthy issues
affects on tourism.
The
Tsunami had main affects on tourism.
Tsunami was caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.
Terrorism
apedemic, diseases, infectious diseases, HIV Aids, Natural calamites etc.
Tourism
department should always equipped with suitable diasater management crew/ team
to face any situation.
PRESENT
SITUATION AND FEATURES OF TOURISM
Today
tourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.23% of the
national GDP and providing 8.78% of the total employment. India witnesses more
than 5 million annual Foreign Tourist arrivas and 562 million domestic tourism
visits.
The
Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the development and promotion of
tourism in India and maintains the “INCREDIBLE INDIA” campaign.
According
to world travel and tourism council, India will be a tourism hotspot.
Having the highest 15 years growth potential. As per the Travel and Tourism
competitiveness. Report 2009 by the world economic forum, India is ranked 11th
in the Asia Pacific region and 62nd
over all. The India travel and tourism industry ranked 5th in
the long term growth and is expected to be the second largest employees in the
world by 2019.
INDIAN
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ITDC
came into existence in October 1966 and had been the prime mover in the
progressive development, promotion and expansion of tourism in the Country.
Broadly, the main objectives of the Corporation are : To construct, take over
and manage existing hotels and market hotels, beach resorts, traveler’s lodges,
restaurants to provide transport, entertainment, shopping and conventional
services. To produce, distribute, tourist publicity material to render
consultancy cum managerial services in India and Abroad to carry on the
business as full fledged money changers. (FFMC)
SAARC
South Asian Association for Regional Corporation. (Dakshina Asia
Pradeshika
Sahakara Sumsthe)
SAARC
is the regional intergovernmental of nations in geopolitical
union
of nations in SOUTH ASIA. Its member
states include
INDIA,
AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, NEPAL,
THE
MALDIVES, PAKISTAN and SRILANKA. Purpose of the
Organization
is collective economic, technical, social and cultural
development
of member states. The head quarter of SAARC is in
Kathmandu-Nepal.
INDIA
India
/ Bharat: The Natural Leader of the World Mighty Mount Everest towards the
head, Oceanic Ocean at its feet, fertile land by free flowing Ganges at its
length and breath, and being showered by year round Sun Energy makes Bharat a
natural leader of the WORLD. It is necessary for India to behave as a natural
leader of the world in all its Vibrancy and Dynamism, to remain healthy happy
and holy settings.
India,
officially the Republic of India, is a Country in South Asia. It is the seventh
largest Country by area, the second most populous Country and the most populous
democracy in the World. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the South, The
Arabian Sea on the South West and the Bay of Bengal on the South
East.
Its
Capital is NEW DELHI, other metropolises included Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai,
Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad etc.
India
is home to at least nine recognized religions. The major religions practiced in
India are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Zoroastrainism, Judaism and the Baha’I Faith are also practiced in India.
India
is home to several hundred languages. Ex: Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, English,
Tamil, Urdu, Marathi, Konkani, Bengali, Punjabi, Malyalam etc.
KARNATAKA - KARUNADU
Karnataka
is a State in southwest India with Arabian Sea coastlines. It was formed
on 1st November 1956, with the passage of the States
Re- organisation Act.
The capital Bengaluru (formerly
Bangalore), is a high-tech hub known for its shopping and nightlife. To the
southwest, Mysore Palace, former seat of the region’s Maharajas. Hampi, once
the Medieval Vijayanagara empire’s capital, contains ruins of Hindu temple,
elephant stables and a stone chariot.
BANGALORE
The
City is known as the “Garden City” and also “IT – BT City” of India. Bangalore
is one of the most important tourist centers of the Karnataka State. Central
Business district of Bangalore consists of places M.G. Road, Brigade Road, K.R.
Market, Commercial Street etc. It has Many Tourist places to visit. There are
very nice sightseeing.
Vidhana
Soudha, Bangalore Palace, Bangalore Fort, Cubban Park, Iskon, Lalbagh,
Bannerghatta National Park and many more Tourist places in Bangalore.
Vidhana
Soudha
is one of the most famous landmark of Bangalore.
BANGALORE
FORT:
This
fort began in 1537 as a mud fort. The builder was Kempe Gowda. A vassal of the
Vijayanagara empire and the founder of Bangalore. Haider Ali Khan in 1761
replaced the MUD Fort with a Stone Fort. It served as the strong hold of Tipu
Sultan until it fell to British in 1791 during the third Mysore war. After
coming under British most of the fort was reconstructed into house, schools and
hospitals, roads.
The
fort is maintained by the Achaeological Survey of India and is open for visits
from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. The tickets can be bought at the counter.
VIDHANA
SOUDHA :
Vidhana
Soudha is the seat of Karnataka’s Legislative assembly. This has Four floors
above and one floor below ground level and sprawls across an area of 2,300 by
1,150 feet. It is the largest Legislative building in India.
Kengal
Hanumathaiah is credited with the conception and construction of the Vidhana
Soudha. The foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister of India,
Jawaharalal Nehru on 13th July 1951. Kengal Hanumanthaiah visited Europe,
Russia, US and other places and got idea of building the Vidhana Soudha by
incorporating various design from the buildings he had seen. It was completed
in 1956, He took a lot of interest and effort in building this marvelous
granite building. It was meant to dwarf the British built “Athara Kacheri” –
Hight court building.
Vidhana
Soudha is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as
Neo-Dravidian and incorporates elements of INDO-SARACENIC and DRAVIDIAN STYLES.
It is built largely with “Bangalore Granite” excavated from the areas around
Mallasandra and Hessaraghatta. For visiud effect and relief. MAGADI PINK and
TURUVEKERE BLACK stones have also been used. This is one of the most famous
LAND MARK of BANGALORE.
BANGALORE
PALACE
The
Bangalore Palace was built by a Wodeyar King in 1887 on the 400 acre space.
Inspired by the Windsor Castle, this palace was built in the Tudos Style,
complete with Gothic windows, foiled windows, battlements and turrets
resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapattana. This summer palace has
been constructed largely of WOOD and is famous for its CARVING and PAINTINGS.
The special attraction in palace is a gallery of nearly a Thousands Historical
Photos, including those of MAHARAJAS,
VICEROYAS and other famous personalities inside and exquisite carving and
paintings.
Palace
visiting hours : 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sunday
holiday – Entry fee is there.
LAL
BAGH
Lal
bagh meaning the Red Garden in English,is a well known Botanical Garden in
Southern Bangalore. The garden was originally commissioned by HYDER ALI, the
ruler of Mysore, and later finished by his son TIPU SULTAN. It has a famous
GLASS HOUSE which hosts two annual FLOWER SHOWS 26th January and 15th
August. Lal bagh houses India’s largest collection of tropical plants, has a
lake and is one of the main TOURIST attractions in Bangalore. It is also home
to a few species of birds. The commonly sighted birds include Myna, Brahmini
kite, Parakeets and Purple moor hen etc.
The Lal Bagh ROCK, one of the oldest rock
formations on EARTH. This Geological Monument for the peninsular gneiss
formation is also a tourist attraction at the garden. It has been designated by
the Geological survey of India on the Lal Bagh hill which is made up of 3000
million year old peninsular gneissic rocks.
The
Government of Karnataka organize “Janapada Jatre” in Lal bagh on the second and
fourth Saturday of every month. Janapada Jaatre which means Folk Fair, features
folk dance, music and plays performed by troups from all parts of Karnataka,
the Traditional costumes and musical instruments.
One
of the Four cardinal TOWERS erected by Kempe Gowda, also a major tourist
attration, is seen above this hill rock. This tower gives the full view of some
part of the Bangalore from the top. (Be careful when u all watching.)
Timings
: Daily 6.00 am to 7.00 pm
SHOPPING
MALLS in Bangalore
The
first shopping malls were built in Bangalore during the beginning of the 21st
century. Currently, new shopping malls are springing up all over the city.
Some
of the largest and most popular shopping malls:
•
The
Forum - Hosur Road, Koramangala
•
UB
City - Vittal Mallya Road
•
Garuda
Mall - Magrath Road
•
The
Forum Value mall -White Field Main
Road
•
Phoenix
Market city - White Field
•
Park
Square Mall - White Field
•
Orion
Mall - Dr.Raj Kumar Road
•
Kemp
Fort - Old Airport Road
•
Esteem
Mall - Bellary Road,
Hebbal
•
Bangalore
Central - M.G.Road , -J.P.Nagar
-Bellandur
•
Royal
Meenakshi Mall - Bannerghatta Road
•
Total
Mall - Sarjapur
Road- Hosur Rd,
Madiwala, Murugeshpalya
•
Gopalan
Innovation mall - Bannerghatta Road
•
Gopalan
Arcade Mall - Mysore Rd,R.R ngr.
•
Gopalan
Signature Mall - Old Madras Road
•
Gopalan
Grand Mall - C.V.Raman Nagar
•
Sigma
Mall -
Shivajinagar
•
Oasis
Mall - Inner Ring Rd. Koramangala
•
Lido
Mall - Ulsoor
•
Rockline
Mall - Jalahalli cross,Peenya
•
Elements
Mall - Tanisandra, Nagavara
•
Swagath
Garuda - Jayanagara
•
Big
Bazar - Jayanagar,
•
ITPL -
Hebbal Ring Road, Old
Madras Road Mysore Road BSK
Kathriguppe Koramangala J.P.Nagar Malleshwaram etc.
RESORTS IN BANGALORE :
1.Ramanashree
California : Doddaballapura
Road
2.Hillview
Resorts :
Ramnagar, Mysore Road
3.The
Gateway Resort :
Electronic city
4.Raya
Resorts : Koramangala
5.Jungle
Adventures :
Bannerghatta
6.Guhantara : Kanakapura
Road
7.Confident
Cascade :
Bannerghatta Road
8.Golden
Palms Resort :Dasanapura,
Tumkur Road
9.Holiday
Village : Vajarahalli, Kanakapura Road
10.Woodrich
Club : Devanahalli
11.
Parkfield Resotel :
Hoskote, Chintamani Road
12.Manipal
County :
Singsandra, Off Hosur Road
AMUSEMENT
PARKS AND FUNWORLD
1.Funworld : Palace Grounds
2.Lumbini
Garden : Hebbala Ring Road
3.
Innovative Film City : Bidadi
Industrial Estate
4.
Wonderla : Near
Bidadi
5.
Snow City : J C Nagara, TV Tower etc.
RESTAURANTS
:
Bangalore
has many restaurants with different types of food like South & North
Indian, Chinese, Italian, Rajasthani and many more. We can have them in many
areas of Bangalore.
SHOPPING
STREETS:
•
Chickpet
•
Residency
Road
•
M.G.Road
•
Brigade
Road
•
Commercial
Street
•
Gandhibazar
•
Majestic
•
Malleshwaram
8th Cross
•
Shivaji
Nagar
•
Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard etc.
SPIRITUAL
AND DEVOTIONAL INTEREST TOURISM
India
is well known as a country where people of various religion such as
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism, reside in a
perfect harmony. The presence of temples all around the landscape of the
Country is a proof of the strong religious faith of its people. That is not
important religious sites of every religion that also attract pilgrims from all
across the GLOBE.
FAMOUS
SPIRITUAL AND DEVOTIONAL PLACES:
Bull
Temple & Dodda Ganesha temple
- Bangalore
Someshwara
temple - Ulsoor,Blore
St.Mary’s
Basilica - Shivajinagar
Holy
Trinity - M G Road
Jamia
Masjid - K.R.Market
Chamundeshwari
Temple - Mysore
St.Philomena’s
Church - Mysore
Sharadhamba-Sringeri -Chikkamagallur
Krishna
Temple - Udupi
Sri
Manjunatha Temple - Dharmastala
Channakeshava
Temple - Bellur
Banashankari
Temple - Bagalkote
Balaji
Temple - Tirupati,Tirumala
Srishailam - Andrapradesh
Kanaka
Durgamma Temple - Vijayawada
Sathyanarayana
Temple - Annavaram
Kamakshi
Amma - Kanchi
Varadarajaswamy - Kanchi
Meenakshi
Amma - Madurai
Guruvayur
Temple
- Kerala
ST.Cruz
Basilica -
Fort Cochin
Kashi
Vishwanatha - Varanasi
Saranath - Near Varanasi
Gaya
& Bodha Gaya - Bihar
Golden
Temple - Amruthsar, Punjab
Sun
Temple - Konark
Jagannatha
Temple - Puri
Mahalakshi
Temple - Kolhapura
Sai
Baba Temple - Shirdi, Maharashtra
Church
of St.Francis of Assisi
- Old Goa
Mahakalleshwar
Temple -
Ujjain
Akshardham
- Delhi
Hazrat
Nizamudin Auliyaa Dargah -
Delhi
Dwarkadeesh
Temple - Gujrath
Somanath
Temple - Gujrath
Vaishno
Devi Temple - Kashmir
Saraswathi
Temple - Kashmir
Kedarnath - Uttara Khand
Amarnath - Uttara Khand
and
many more places.
HISTORICAL
OR HERITAGE PLACES IN INDIA
A
Historical or Heritage site is an official location where pieces of political,
military, cultural or social history have been preserved due to their cultural
heritage value. Historic sites are usually protected by law and many have been
recognized with the official national historic site status. A historic site may
be any building, landscape, site or structured that is of local, regional or
national significance.
Historical
Tourism refers to a kind of tourism, where the tour or tour group focuses on
the history, history of some place, people, thing or events. They go, see,
study, discuss and experience places where historical things occurred. The
places will be a portrayal of history of that Country or the region and tells
about the those places of historical importance to know about the culture,
traditional, past happenings etc., and get to know about the evolution and
development in culture. Places of important historical events, such as battle
fields or sites where discovers and explorers landed, are also being promoted
as tourist attraction.
This environments and life style of ordinary people of the past and
present and interpret these in an interesting manner to the Tourists. History
figures prominently in promotional literature. Many destinations have always
been promoted through their historicity like Bangalore as a the Garden city,
Jaipur as a Pink city and City of Places, Fathepur Sikhri as a City of Mughal
Splendour, Hyderabad as a Pearl city, Delhi is a Union Territory
of India etc.
There
are places all over the World which are famous for their history. Places like
India, Europe, Greece, Rome, USA, UK etc. have a strong historical back ground
which dates back to centuries. They receive tourists in large number from
all over the World.
India
is a platform of rich culture and tradition amidst a huge range of diversity
and equality is home to some of the excellent manifestrations of Art and
Architecture in various forms and shapes. Long and strong stretches of history
have resulted in the creation of several artistic illustration and cultural
depictions. The heritage destinations in India basically calls for a closer
look as the following options are some of the greatest landmarks in the world
of culture and ethnicity of the country of
ancient glory and grandeur.
HISTORICAL PLACES IN INDIA
Ajanta
Ellora - Maharashtra
Badami,
Hampi, Mysore, Bijapura -
Karnataka
Mahabalipuram - Tamil
Nadu
Charminar -
Andhra Pradesh
Taj
Mahal - Agra
Qutub
Minar, Agra Fort, Varanasi - Uttar Pradesh
Nalanda
University -
Bihar
Gateway
of India - Bombay
Jaipur,
Jaisalmer Fort -
Rajasthan
Khajuraho,
Bhimbetka - Madhya Pradesh
Santiniketan - West Bengal
Cochin
/ Kochi - Kerala
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Imphal - Manipuri
Nalagarh -
Himachal Pradesh
Itanagar -
Arunachal Pradesh
Cuttack -
Orissa
And
many more places.
MYSORE PALACE OR AMBA VILLAS PALACE
The
Palace of Mysore is a Historical Palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka. It
is the official residence and seat of the Wadiyars the rulers of Mysore. The
royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely from 1399 to 1950.
Mysore
is commonly described as the city of Palaces. There are about seven places
inclusive of this. Mysore palace refers specifically to the one within the old
Fort. Built by the Maharaja Rajashri his Highness Krishnarajendra Wadiyar IV.
Mysore palace is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in
India, after the Taj Mahal and has more than 6 million visitors annually.
The
architectural style of domes of the palace is commonly described as INDO-SARASENIC
and blends Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic Styles. The Palace is
surrounded by a large garden. The entrance gate and arch hold the emblem
and coat of arms of the kingdom of Mysore. Every year the Palace is the venue
for the famous MYSORE DASARA festival on the tenth day of the festival Vijaya
Dashami.
The
GOLDEN THRONE OR RATNA SIMHASANA is one of the main attraction of Mysore
palace. It is both antique and sacred.
CHINNADA
AMBARI OR HOWDAH
The
Carrier mounted on the lead elephant during the Jamboo Savari- Elephant
procession of the Mysore Dasara. The Golden Howdah is mounted on the lead
elephant with the idol of deity Nada devathe Sri Chamundeshwari placed
in it. The procession of over 5.5 kilometers passes through the Mysore city,
beg inning at Mysore Palace and terminating at Bannimantapa. Jamboo Savari
is the Main attraction for tourists every year.
HAMPI
Hampi
is an ancient village in the South India. It’s dotted with numerous ruined
temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the South bank of the river
Tungabhadra is the 7th
century Hindu Sri Veerupakksha Temple near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A
carved Stone Chariot is main attraction in Hampi. Its stands in front of
the huge Vittala Temple site. Some of tourist attractions are Lotus Mahal,
Hemakuta, Mathanga, Kadalle Kallu Ganesha, Narasimha, Big Shivalinga etc., and
Daroji Bear Sanctuary is home to the Indian Sloth Bear.
Hampi
is a recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site listed as the Group of
Monuments.
CHARMINAR
The
Charminar constructed in 1591 is a Monument and Mosque located in Hyderabad,
Telangana. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad. The
Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river. To the west lies the Laad
Bazaar and to the South west lies the richly ornamented Granite Makkah
Masjid.
Hyderabad
tour is incomplete without a visit to Charminar. An amazing blend of
Indo-Islamic Architecture, Charminar represents the glorious history of the
City.
Timings
: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
MAHABALIPURAM
Mahabalipuram
was the earlier name of Mamallapuram, because the demon king Mahabali was
killed by Lord Vishnu. Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromondel coast which faces
the Bay of Bengal. This is a beautiful and peaceful place to watch which a well
established sea port war during the 7th and 10th
centuries of the
Pallava
dynasty. Most of the monuments like rock cut rathas, sculptured scense on open
rocks like Arjun’s Peance, the Caves of Govardhanadhari and
Mahishasuramardhini, The Jala-Sayana Perumal temple (the sleeping Mahavishnu or
chakrin at the rear part of the shore temple complex) are attributed to the
period of Narasimhavarman Mamalla.
Mahabalipuram
is reffered as a “open air museum”. The beauty of the place is not only
due to these architecture but the vast casuarinas trees, silver sandy beach the
classical hand made crafts around have made them all to form what is a
collective splendor.
Timings
: 6.00 am to 6.00 pm
BHIMBETAKA
The
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka lies 9 km from Obedullagani city in the
Raisen district of Madhyapradesh. Its very near to the Bhopal at the south edge
of the Vindhya hills. South of these rock shelters are successive range
of the Saptapura hills. The entire area is covered by thick vegetation,
has
abundant natural resources in its perennial water supplies, natural shelters,
rich forest flora and fauna and bears a striking resemblance to similar rock
art sites such as Kakadu National Park in Australia.
As
reported in the UNESCO citation declaring the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka a
World Heritage Site. Bhimbetka was first mentioned in Indian Archaeological
records in 1888 as a Buddhist site, based on information gathered from local
adivasis.
AJANTHA
ELLORA
The
caves are located just outside the village of Ajantha in Aurangabad. Ajantha
and Ellora are 28-30 rock cut cave monuments created during the first century
BC and 5th century AD, containing paintings and sculptures
considered to be master pieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal
pictorial art.
Ajanta
with the Ellora caves, the major tourist attraction of the Marathwada region of
Maharashtra. Since 1983 the Ajanta and Ellora caves have been a UNESCO Word
Heritage site.
MUMBAI
Mumbai
is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. Formerly called Bombay. A
financial center, it is India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour water
front stands the iconic Gateway of India
stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Off shore, neay by Elephanta
Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city’s
also famous as the heart of the Bolly wood film industry.
Mumbai
has many tourist places to visit there are very nice sighting, attracting. Some
of the are: Essel world, Siddhi Vinayaka temple, Sanjay Gandhi National park,
Elephanta caves, Haji Ali Dargah etc.The Gateway of India is main
attraction for tourist.
DELHI
Delhi
is a capital of India. It has many attractions like Mosques, Forts and other
monuments that represent India’s history. The important places in old Delhi on
the other hand houses many Government buildings and Embassies, apart from
places of historical interest.
The
Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayaun’s Tomb have been declared World Heritage
sites.
INDIA GATE
The
India Gate is a war memorial located aslride the Rajpath, on the eastern
edge of the “ceremonial axis” of New Delhi. Formerly called Kingsway. India
Gate is a memorial to 82000 Soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who died in
the period 1914-1921 in the first World war, in France, Flanders, Mesopotamia,
Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli and else where in the near and the Far east, and
the Third Anglo-Afghan war.
The
India Gate, which is illuminated every evening with Indian Flag Colours.
From 7.00 am to 9.30 pm, is a major tourist attraction. Motor cars, moved
through India Gate, till it was closed to traffic.
The
Republic Day parade starts from Rashtrapati Bhavan and passes
around the India Gate.
TAJ MAHAL
The
Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble Mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna
river in the city of Agra.Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in
the WORLD. The Mausolem of Shah Jahan’s favourite wife Mumtaz
Mahal. It is perhaps India’s most fascinating and beautiful monument took
22 years (1630 -1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to
build and is set amidst landscaped Gardens.
The
Taj Mahal designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 for being the
jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired master pieces
of the World heritage. The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 millian visitors a year. In
2007 it was declated a winner of the NEW 7 WONDERS of the WORLD.
Timings
: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
JAIPUR
Jaipur
is also popularly known as Pink city. Jaipur is a very famous tourist
and education destination in India. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. Lots of
tourist rock to Jaipur to view the various Forts and Monuments, which reflect
its glourious past. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur’s economy.
Places to visit in Jaipur are Hawamahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh
Fort, city palace Jantar-Mantar. The city palace etc.
AMRITSAR
Amritsar
is home to the Harmandir Sahib, commonly know as the GOLDEN TEMPLE. The
spiritual and cultural centre for the Sikh religion.
Amritsar
is a city in the northwestern Indian State of Punjab. 28 kilometers from the
border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden
Temple is the holiest GURUDWARA of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a
cause way, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank or lake, where piligrims
bathe.
The
main commercial activities of Amritsar include tourism, carpets and fabrics,
farm produce, handicrafts, service traders and light engineering. The city is
known for its rich cuisine and culture and for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in
1919 under British rule.
Amritsar
has been choose as one of the heritage cities for HRIDAY scheme of Government
of India.
VARANASI / BENARAS
Varanasi
also known as Kashi and Benaras. Kashi is a city on the banks of the
Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of the North India. The Spiritual capital of
India, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities means Sapta Puri in Hinduism
and Jainism and played an important role in the development of Buddhism.
The
city is religious importance continued to grow in the 8th century.
When Adi Shankaracharya established the worship of Sri Vishwanatha
and Vishalakshi as an official sect of Varanasi.
Despite
the Muslim rule, Varanasi remained the centre of activity for Hindu
intellectuals and theologians during the middle ages, which further contributed
to its reputation as a cultural centre of religion and education.
The
Varanasi is known worldwide for its many GHATS, embankments made in steps of
stone slabs along the river bank where piligrims perform ritual ablutions of
particular note are the Dashashwamedha ghat, The Panchaganga Ghat, Manikaran
Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat. Dashashwamedha Ghat is famous for GANGA AARATHI.
Every day at 7.00 to 8.00 pm they will perform Ganga Aarathi.
CUTTACK
Cuttak
is the former Capital and the second largest city in the eastern Indian State
of Odisha / Orissa. It is also the head quarters of the Cuttack district. The
name of the City is an anglicized form of Katak which literally means the Fort,
a reference to the ancient Barabati Fort around which the city initially
developed.
Cuttack
is also known as the Millennium City as well as the Silver city due to its
history of 1000 years and famous silver filigree works. Cuttack and
Bhubaneshwar are often referred to as the Twin cities of Odisha.
Cuttack
is one of oldest cities of Odisha. Resting on a fertile delta formed by the Mahanadi
and Kathjori rivers. Cuttack is a commercial centre bustling with
trade activities. It is a major producer of Rice.
Several
tourist attractions near by Cuttack remains one of the most essential links of
the Golden Triangle tour of Orissa.
SHANTINIKETAN
Shantiniketan
is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal and about
212 km North of Kalkata or Calcutta. It was made famous by Nobel Laureate
Sri.Rabindranath Tagore, whose vision become what is now a University town
– Viswa Bharati University. The place now attracts thousands of visitors
every year.
The
1901, Tagore started a school at Shantiniketan named Brahmachary Ashram, that
was modeled on the lines of the ancient GURUKUL system. After he received the
Nobel Prize that enhanced not only the pride of India, but also the prestige of
Shantiniketan, the school was expanded into a University. It was renamed Viswa
Bhartati, which Tagore defined as “Where the World makes a home in a nest.”
The
Santiniketan campus is adorned by splendid sculptures, frescoes, murals and
paintings of Rabindranath, Nandalal Bose, Ramkin Kar, Binodbehari Mukhopadhyay
and others. Birbhum is also famous for its Fairs and Festivals like “Poush Mela
in December, Joydev Mela in January, Basanta Utsav – Holi in March” and the
famous Mystic Baul singers.
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Jammu
and Kashmir is the Northern most State of India. The most important tourist
places are the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar, The Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg,
Pahalgam, Jammu and Ladakh. Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians
to visit.
Jammu
is the winter Capital. The Vaishno Devi shrine attracts millions of
Hindu devotees every year, located in Jammu region.
Kashmir
is the Summer capital. A land of unmatched scenic beauty and rich culture,
Kashmir truly a HEAVEN ON EARTH.
NATURE & MOUNTAIN OR HILL STATION
A
hill station is a town located at a higher elevation than the near by plain or
valley. The term was used mostly in Colonial Asia. Hill stations in India were
established for a variety of reasons. After the revolt
of
1857 the British Sought further distance from what they saw as a disease –
ridden land by escape to the Himalayas in the North India and Nilgiri
Hills in the South India, a pattern which started even before 1857.
Tourism
is coming to the previously isolated but spectacular mountainous regions of
Central Asia. The Hindu Kush and the Himalayas closed for so many years to
visitors from Abroad, it now attracts a growing number of Foreign tourists
by its unique culture and splendid natural beauty. However while this influx of
tourists is bringing economic opportunities and employment to local
populations, helping to promote these little known regions of the World, it has
also brought challenges along with it ensure that it is well managed and that
its benefits are shared by all.
POPULAR
HILL STATIONS IN INDIA
•
Aagumbe - Sunset
•
Coorge - Coffee and
Orange
•
Ooty - The Jewel of Nilgiri
•
Munnar - Tea and Twists
•
Araku
Valley -
Borra Caves & Adventure
•
Simla - Queen of the Hills
•
Darjeeling - Lure of Black
Tea
•
Mount
Abu - Oasis in the Desert
•
Khandala - The amazing lakes & peaks
•
Lonavala - A walk above the
clouds
•
Kodaikenal - Back to the Nature
•
Cheerapunjee - Rain Fall
•
Nainital - The Lakes and Hills
•
Manali - Snow Fall
•
Rishikesh - Piligrimage of the Hindus
•
Shillong - Scotland of the East
•
Mahabaleshwar - Evergreen Forests
•
Kufri - Cool with several peaks
•
Srinagar - Fabulous Beauty
And
many more places are inviting tourists.
BEACH TOURISM
Sun,
Surf and Sand beck on thousands of sum deprived tourists to India, because it
has the most mind boggling varieties of beaches anywhere in the WORLD. Placid
lagoons and back waters, marine estuaries teeming with fish, bays and rough
lava – rocked seas, crashing surf, pure powdery golden sand or palm fringed
shores where the mind is soothed by scrence murmurs of the sea. Both the West
and East coats of India offer verdant vistas or palm on the Arabian Sea shores
or the Bay of Bengal.
GOA
Goa
is a state in west India with in the coastal region known as the KONKAN. The
Arabian Sea forms its Western Coast. Tourist attractions in Goa with the waves
of Arabian Sea. Goa being a synonym of vacations in amongst the most favorite
destinations for the millions travelling to this part of the World every year.
The
South portion of Goa is known for its White Silvery Sand.
KOCHI / COCHIN
Kochi
formerly known as Cochin, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Popularly
known as the “Queen of Arabian Sea.”
The Silver Sand with beautiful Nature.
MANGALORE
Mangalore
is located in the vicinity of some of the most scenic beaches of the Country.
It is one of the prominent cities in South Canara-Karnataka. There are a number
of places to visit in Mangalore and among them beaches are the main tourist
attractions.
The
Golden sand with the peaceful surroundings.
KANYAKUMARI
Kanyakumari
or Cape Comorin is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This place is
located n the southern most tip of the country and it is where the Arabian
Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. Kanyakumari is famous for
viewing SUNRISE and SUNSET. This is
India’s Land’s End.
Kanyakumari
beach is a beautiful sight with Multi colored sand. Kanyakumari Temple,
Gandhi Mandapam, Vivekananda Memorial rock and Thiruvalluvar statue and many
more tourist attractions are tin Kanyakumari.
NEPAL
Nepal
is a land locked country in South Asia. It is a multiethnic Nation with Nepali
as the official language. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and largest
city.
Nepal
is located in the Himalayas and is home
to eight of the World’s ten tallest Mountains, including MOUNT EVEREST, the highest point on Earth. Nepal is a
beautiful country, blessed with nature’s choicest attractions. The country also
boasts of remarkable historical and cultural attractions like temples and
monuments that speak volumes about the rich history and culture of the place.
BANGLADESH
Bangladesh
to the east of India on the Bay Bengal, is a South Asian Country marked by lush
greenery and many water ways. Its Padma, Meghna and Jamuna
rivers create fertile plains, and travel by boat is common. On the Southern
coast, the Sundarbans, an enormous mangrove forest shared with Eastern India,
is home to the royal Bengal Tiger.
Bangladesh,
a land of exhilarating mix with fascinating history, vibrant cultures,
panoramic beauties, historical ruins, flora and fauna, hills and forests, sandy
sea beaches and wild life.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan
officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is a federal parliamentary
republic in South Asia. The main destinations of choice for these tourists were
the Khyber Pass, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Swat and Rawalpindi. Ranging from
mangroves in the south, to the 5000 year old cities of the Indus Valley
Civilization which included MOHENJO DARO and HARAPPA.
CHINA
China
is a populous nation in East Asia whose vast land scape encompasses grass land,
desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000 km of coastline. Capital
Beijing mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the Forbidden
city palace complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a sky scraper –
studded glopal financial center.
The iconic GREAT WALL OF CHAINA runs east –
west across the country’s north.
SRILANKA/CEYLON
Srilanka
is an Island nation South of India in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes
range from rain forest and arid plains to high lands and sandy beaches. It’s
famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th
Century Citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. The city of
Anuradhapura, Srilanka’s ancient capital has many ruins dating back more than 2000
years.
The
famed Shankari Tempe in Srilanka, is one of the Ashta Dasha Shakthi
Peethas in 18 Devi Temple.
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, one of the
seven union territories of India, are a group of islands at the juncture of the
Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
The
territory’s capital is the Andamanese town of Port Blair. The Andaman
Islans are home to the only known Paleolithic people, the Sentinelese People,
who have no contact with any other people.
SINGAPORE
Singapore,
an island city – state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with
a tropical climate and multicultural population. Its colonial core centers on
the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now flanked by grand buildings
such as City Hall, with its 18 Corinthian columns. In Singapore’s circa – 1820
Chinatown stands the red-and gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to
house one of Buddha’s Teeth.
Singapore
is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world for a lot of
reasons.
SOUTH AMERICA
South
America is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north
and east by the Atlantic Ocean. It includes twelve soverign states. The River
of Five colors in Cano Cristales, Colombia.
In
Colombian Rio Cano castales, or the river of five colors is a special place
where for a brief period of time every year. During the short span between the
water level is just right, a unique spacies of plant that lines the river floor
called Macarenia Clavigera turns a brilliant red.
NORTH AMERICA
North America is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean,
to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Canada’s National symbols are influenced by
natural, historical and Aboriginal sources.
NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara
falls is the collective name for three water falls that straddle the
international border between Canada and the US; more specifically, between the
province of Ontario and the state of New York. They form the southern end of
the Niagara Gorge.
Peak
visitors traffic occurs in the summer time, when Niagara Falls are both a day
time and evening attraction.
BRAZIL
Brazil
is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. Its Amazon
river basin includes a vast tropical forest, home to diverse wild life,
a variety of ecological systems, and extensive natural resources spanning
numerous protected habitats. Brazil has been the largest producer of coffee
for the last 150 years.
AUSTRALIA
Australia
is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of
Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the World’s sixth largest country
by total area.
A
surfer on the Gold Coast. An iconic global image of Australian tourism focuses
on its beaches, which are an integral part of the Australian identity.
Tourism
in Australia is an important component of the Australian economy. The unique
Australian wild life is also another significant point of interest in the
country’s tourism.
SOUTH AFRICA
South
Africa is a country on the Southern most tip of the African Continent, marked
by several distinct eco systems. Inland Safari destination Kruger National
Park is populated by big game. The western – cape offers beaches, lush wine
lands around steellen beach and paarl, craggy cliffs at the cape of Good hope,
forest and lagoons along the garden route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath
flat topped Table Mountain.
EGYPT
Egypt
has so much for travelers to see and do; it’s the perfect country for a mix of
activities combining culture, adventure and relaxation. Tourist attractions: Pyramids
of Giza, Luxor’s Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, Islamic Cairo,
Aswan, Abu simble, Egyption Museum, White Desert, Siwa Oasis etc.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi
Arabia is a desert country encompassing most of the Arabian Peninsulla, with
Red sea and Persian(Arabian) Gulf coast lines. Known as the birth place of
Islam, it’s home to the religion’s most sacred mosques MASJID AL HARAM, in
MECCA, destination of the annual Hajj
Pilgrimage, and Medina’s Masjid an – Nabawi, burial site of the prophet
Muhammad. Riyadh, the capital, is a Skyscraper filled metropolis.
UNITED
KINGDOM
UK
is the Worlds’s 8th biggest tourist destination.
Cultural
sites marked in Red.
Natural
sites marked in Green.
Mixed
site marked in Blue.
LONDON
London
is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom.
Standing on the river Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain. London
bridge is bridge in Lake Havasu city, Arizona. It was built in the 1830s
and formerly spanned the river Thames in London.
Buckingham
Palace
is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch
of the United Kingdom. Queen Victoria, the first monarch to reside at
Buckingham palace, moved into the newly completed palace in 1837.
JAPAN
Japan
is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with dense cities, imperial places,
mountainous, national parks and thousands of shrines and temples. Shinkansen
bullet trains connect the main islands of Kyushu with Okinawa’s subtropical
beaches, Honshu. Home to Tokyo and Hiroshima’s atomic – bomb memorial and
Hokkaido famous for sking. Tokyo, the capital is known for Skyscrapers,
shopping and opo culture.
RUSSIA
Russia
is the largest country in the world by surface area. Russia’s capital Moscow
is one of the largest cities in the world, other major urban
centers.
Tourism
in Russia has seen rapid growth since the late Soviet times, first inner
tourism and then
international tourism as well. Rich culture
heritage and great natural variety place Russia among the most popular tourist
destinations in the World.
EUROPE –
GERMANY
Germany
is a federal parliamentary republic in central western Europe. Germany is the
second largest music market in Europe, and Fourth largest in the World.
Babelsberg
Studio
near Berlin, the World’s first large-scale film studio. Germany has been
continuously the home of influential artists, philosophers, musicians, sports
people and entrepreneurs. It is a global leader in Science and Technology.
GREECE
Greece
is one of the World’s most popular tourist destinations, ranking in the
world’s top 20 countries, beaches and reliable sunny summer weather, its night
life, historical sites and natural beauty.
SWITZER LAND
Switzer
Land is a mountainous central European country, home to numerous lakes,
villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval
quarters, with landmarks like capital Berh’s Zytglogge clock tower and
Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts
and hiking trails. Booking and Finance are key industries, and Swiss watches
and chocolate are world renowned
FRANCE
France
in western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alphine villages and
Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital , is famed for its fashion houses,
classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the EIFFEL TOWER.
The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine.
Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s
Roman theater and thevast palace of Versailles attest its rich history.
LOURDES
Lourdes
is a town in south western France, in the foot hills of the Pyrenees mountains.
It’s known world wide for the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, or the Domin,
a major CATHOLIC piligrimage site. Every year, millions visit the Grotto
of Massabielle where, in 1858, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared
to a local woman. Piligrims can drink or bathe in water flowing from a
spring in the Grotto.
SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
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CHI
CHEN ITZA
Pyramid at Chi Chen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
•
CHRIST
the REDEEMER
Statue of Jesus in Rio-De Janeiro, Brazil
•
GREAT
WALL OF CHINA
Series of fortifications built along the Historical border of
China.
•
MACHU
PICCHU
15th Century Inca Site in Peru.
•
PETRA
Arabian historical
and archaeological City in Jordan.
•
TAJ
MAHAL
A White Marble
Mausoleum in Agra, India.
•
COLOSSEM
: Elliptical
Amphitheatre in Rome, Italy.
Dr.Shailaja Sharma
Dr.Shailaja Sharma
It’s
a Great work, efforts, hard work and interest showed in the field of Tourism
and places are identified by Dr.Shailaja Sharma. Who is of having social
concern and patriotism towords of our own country by locating various tourism
spots which attracts people from all over the world to enjoy the richness of
Indian tradition and culture of our Great India is noted and famous for love,
affection and hospitality and respect for people.
By putting gread efforts and hard work done
research by identifying most important tourism places and piligrims and to
introduced to the people who loves tour and travels and piligrims as a part of
their life.
As
I am lover of tours and travels my personaly appreciate her, encourage her and
my support always being extended to her.
Sri. Krishna Kumar
Writer- Producer-
Director
Kannada – Telugu Film Industry
