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White water river-rafting is famous in India and has seen the likes of Brad Pitt drop in secretly at Rishikesh, have that adrenalin rush and leave.. as quietly as he came!
But besides the Ganges, Kashmir’s valley is the next best destination if you love the waters sparkling with danger and a rush for adventure! Kashmir is known the world over for its enchanting picturesque lakes, streams and rivers. River water rafting is a relatively recent introduction in the Kashmir valley.
In Kashmirs Pahalgam region, in particular, white water river …
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic culture and modern urban planning.
Famous for its lakes, in-fact christened as “Lake City”, it has a number of lakes but is basically famous for its lower lake and upper lake. The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus.
Bordered along their shores stand silent sentinels that testify to the growth of the city. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its marketplaces and fine old mosques and …
Road trips are passe! Pack your bags and hop onto a boat as we take you on an escapade along the coastline of Maharashtra!Alibag is surrounded by sea from three sides is known as Goa of Maharastra. Alibag is located in an area of approximately 4 sq KM and is sourended by green belt of coconut and betelnuts trees. Alibag beach is located at a distance of 1.5 Km from the bus stand and is connected by road from Mandwa beach. The best way to reach Alibag is to go …
The Elephanta Caves are a great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai meteropolis. The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE.The Elephanta island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva are rich in sculptural content. Motorboats take passengers from Appollo Bunder near the Gateway of India.An epitome …
Maine is famous for its Lobster Boat Cruise! It would be so great to have something on similar lines along the coasts of India!
The 3 hour educational and scenic boat trip is everyone’s favorite. It gets you out on the water to see a large part of the archipelago including the following landmarks: Stonington Harbor; Crotch Island, an active granite quarry (one of the few left in Maine); Mark Island Light House; and the seals on Twin Ledges.
During the boat tour you stop on an island and go for …
Did you know that the union territory of Andaman Nicobar was the first to be liberated in India’s struggle for independence? These islands, popularly called the Emerald Islands hold special significance in the history of India. Legend has it that the name Andaman is derived from Hanuman, an important character in the `Ramayana.’ Hanuman was called as `Handuman‘ by the Malayas. Ptolemy, the Roman geographer, included the islands in his first map of the world in the 2nd century and described them as “the islands of good fortunes.” Rightly named, …
The water sport of sailing is like an idyllic cruise where you can play with the winds, cross seas and get to know nature in a better way. The adventure of boating and sailing has ample scope on the seas of the Indian sub continent. If you have a fantasy of sailing on translucent waters, encompassing isolated islands, then India makes a perfect destination to quench the thirst of a sailing enthusiast.Sailing also provides an experience to get to know the culture and traditions of the people living near the …
The Indian tourism industry is the latest who seems to have been bitten by the yacht bug.the Indian tourism industry which holds an IncredibleIndia week which is held for promoting tourism in India in this case Mumbai, this time they have chosen the Indian seas as an apt location to conclude the week long IncredibleIndia activity with a concluding yacht party on the Gateway of India – Mumbai.
The party will be held on the 1st Feb. 2008. India tourism – Mumbai in partnership with TAAI-Western Region & “Associations …



