Surajkund is located just 8 kms. from south Delhi on the Delhi-Agra National Highway and is also very well connected by road with Faridabad and Gurgaon. Today, it is synonymous with the world-famous Surajkund Crafts Fair, held every year from February 1 to February 15. Some of the finest handloom and handicraft traditions of India
According to mythological legends, the ashram of Dronacharya, the Guru of Pandavas and Kauravas of Mahabharta epic was located here. The place was gifted to Dronacharya by Yudhistar, the Pandav prince as Guru Dakshina’ and it came to be known as Gurugram’, which later on became ‘Gurgaon’. Today, Gurgaon is one of the major corporate
Faridabad, the most industrialized and populated city of Haryana is said to be founded in 1607. The city is believed to be named either after Sheikh Farid, the treasurer of Mughal emperor Jehangir or Baba Farid, a famous Sufi saint. Aravalli Golf Course The beautiful golf course is located on the Delhi – Agra National
Ambala, the ‘City of Scientific Instruments’ is an important industrial and Sikh Pilgrim Centre. A large British cantonment was established here in 1843, since then it has been an important army cantonment. The main attractions of Ambala are Bhawani Amba Temple, Kali Mata Mandir, Badshahi Bag Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Manji Sahib Gurudwara, and Sangat
The Union Territory of Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. This best-planned modern city of India was planned and designed by Le Corbusier, a famous French architect, and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. The charming town referred to as the ‘paean to the urban planning’ is divided into several self-contained sectors, with its
Beautiful Tarkarli, set at the mouth of the Karli river is one of the loveliest beaches of Maharashtra. The swaying casuarina trees, crystal clear water, and blue skies enhance the beauty of the virgin beaches here. Tarkali Creek: Home to a rich variety of resident and migratory birds. An angler’s paradise. Sindhudurg Fort: The famous
The beautiful town on the charming Konkan coast is the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak, the famous freedom fighter. It is the largest town on the south coast and the main transport hub. Ratnagiri abounds in fruits typical of the Konkan and the luscious mangoes produced here are popular all over the world. It is also
Ahmadnagar (120 kms.) lt was founded by Ahmed Nizam Shah and has a 400-year-old fort, which witnessed many battles. Later on, freedom-fighters were imprisoned here. Other attractions are Chandbibi Mahal or Salabatjang’s Tomb and Farah Bagh. Alandi (21 kms.) The pilgrim center on the banks of the river Indrayani is famous for the sacred Samadhi
Picturesque Pune, the ‘Queen of the Deccan’ nestles in the scenic Sahayadri ranges, on the edge of the Deccan plains. This ‘Cultural Capital of Maharashtra’ was once the glorious capital of the Maratha empire and the center of the Maratha awakening. It booms with all corollaries of modernization and also retains the rich cultural heritage.
Nashik, one of the most important pilgrim centers of Maharashtra is set on the banks of the sacred Godavari river. It is believed that Lord Rama stayed here for some time during his 14 years of exile. The temple town has over 2000 small and big temples and bathing ghats lining the banks of the