Kanpur is one of the industrial city of Uttar Pradesh. The city was founded by king Hindu Singh and was known as Kanhpur. It is also the 8th biggest city of India. The city is famous for leather industry around the world. The city is famous for cuisines like biriyani, kabab and kulfis. Chaat and kulfis are also famous street food of Kanpur. Below are the places to visit in Kanpur. Bithoor: Bithoor is a small village located on the serene bank of the massive river Ganges and a salient site of holy pilgrimage for Hindus. Closely adhered with Indian…
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Vrindavan is an important Hindu pilgrimage in India. Located in the west bank of Yamuna river, Vrindavan is a sacred religious site for Hindus and it is believed that Lord Krishna spent his childhood in Vrindavan. Known for milk products, lassi, rabri and milk are delicious street food of Vrindavan. The place is also known for its sattvik food. Here are the places to visit in Vrindavan. Govind dev temple The govind dev temple was constructed by Govind Man Singh. The unlike feature of the of the temple is it can be deemed as an European cathedral from miles away.…
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Lucknow was named as Lakhanpur in 11th century. Known for Nawabs, Lucknow is one of the oldest city. It was founded by Lakshman, the younger brother of Rama and hence the name. Architecture, beautiful gardens and strong cuisines are the main attraction of Lucknow. Lucknow is also known for its street food and vibrant culture. The embroidery of Lucknow cannot be denied either. Here are the few places to visit during Lucknow tour. Bara Imambara: Bara Imambara is a monument where shia muslims perform mourning ceremony during muharam and is the symbol of a beautiful complex architecture in Lucknow .…
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Agra is one of the oldest city in India which is known for cultural heritage. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonder of the world and Agra is well known for this humongous historical monuments. The Mughals reigned Agra and the city has a strong historical background. Here are few places to visit in Agra tour. Taj Mahal: A white marble mousoleum blessed with history, love and romance of a bereaved Mughal emperor and his adorable empress, Taj Mahal attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. The mausoleum is built entirely of white marble, set on a high base…
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Goa, the land of beaches is always known for vacation, beer party and sunburn. The beaches are the heart of Goa. The whisper of the sea always bless one with calmness and serenity. At the same time, one can also enjoy loud music with party at night. Goa is a cocktail of peace and serenity as well as party and pubs. The north Goa is especially known for lot of beach activities like water sports, diving etc. While the south Goa is known for peaceful, serene beaches with white sand glittering on daytime. Walking through the serene beaches while white…
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Mughal royalty Mughal emperors are not unknown for polygamy. But still many emperors were served by women in harems and slave girls. Humayun was an exception. Akbar was served by 5000 women in his harem. Harems are the secluded places where women from different regions were kept and only kings are allowed to enter in the harems. The women in harem were not allowed to have any social connections. Jahangir who had 25 wives but still served by a new slave girl every night, Shah Jahan lust for pretty women in his old age. Aurangzeb was puritanical but had conjugal bliss…
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Ayodhya also known as Oudh or Awadh is one of the ancient town and a sacred town for Hindus. It is considered sacred because of its association with Ramayana. As per scriptures, Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya. Ayodhya was also the early capital of the kingdom of Kosala. Here I have jotted down the places which you can visit in Ayodhya. Ram Janmabhoomi Ram Janmabhoomi is the birthplace of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The original temple of Lord Rama was demolished by Mughal emperor Babar and a mosque, “Babri Masjid”, was built on the site.After…
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Jhansi is one of the oldest town of ancient India. Previously known as Balwant nagar, the name Jhansi now resemble the name of Rani of Jhansi. The city is named after Rani Lakshmi Bai or the queen of Jhansi. It is during the 19th century when Rani Lakshmi Bai ruled Jhansi. Here are the few places that can be visited in Jhansi tour. Rani Mahal Once the abode of Rani Lakshmi bai, Rani Mahal is nothing but a fascinating tourist spot for history buffs. the palace is a flat-roofed, two storeyed building with fountains on either side. The main attraction…