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Andaman & Nicobar (UT)
Andaman& Nicobars is a group of 572 Islands & islets spread over like a broken pearl chain in Bay of Bengal covering an area of 8249 sq.km.Over a distance of 780kms of ocean from North to South. The Island , although an Union Territory of India, is very close to Rangoon(Burma), Phuket(Thailand) Malaysia & Sumatra.
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Andhra Pradesh
A Trip to Andhra is, indeed a memorable experience. With an area of 275,068 Sq Km, the state is geologically one of the most ancient parts of Peninsular India. The fifth largest state of India, Andhra is rich in historical monuments and natural beauty. Having a number of holy temples, the state constitutes a great attraction for pilgrims, besides other visitors.
web site url : http://www.aponline.gov.in |
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Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is on the north eastern tip of India, bordering Bhutan on the west, Chine on the north and Myanmar (Burma) on the east and the state of Assam on the south, Part of the eastern Himalayan ranges, it covers more than 60 percent of Arunachal Pradesh with its numerous turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow clad shining peaks, hundreds and thousands of species of flora and fauna.The people of Arunachal Pradesh are of Mongoloid stock with a glorious heritage of arts and crafts, enchanting folk songs and are a simple, friendly hospitable people.
web site url : http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in |
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Assam
Assam is the gateway to the North-East and is dominated by the mighty river Brahmaputra that has its origin in Tibet. Indeed, a large part of the state is located in the narrow valley that the river has created over the ages. The state's population includes a startling mix of Dravidians and Aryans and Tibeto-Burmans. Assam is perhaps best known for two things: tea and the one-horned Rhinoceros, which is found in large numbers at Kaziranga National Park. The capital of Assam, is Dispur, a suburb of Guwahati in 1972.
web site url : http://assamgovt.nic.in |
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Bihar
Bihar's antiquity is evident from its name, which is derived from the ancient word "VIHARA" (monastery). It is indeed a land of monasteries. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim and Sikh shrines abound in this ancient land where India's first major empires rose and fell. Where the ruins of the worlds' earliest university slumbers in the void of time. The passage of Ganga, flowing wide and deep enrich the plains of Bihar before distributing in Bengal's deltoid zone. This landlocked state of Bihar is surrounded by Nepal, Bengal, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and comprises four cultural regions-Bhojpur, Mithila and Magadha and Chotanagpur. Rivers Kosi and Gandak from the north and Sone from the south join the Ganga.
web site url : http://gov.bih.nic.in |
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Chandigarh (UT)
Chandigarh, the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Sh.Jawahar Lal Nehru.It is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India.Chandigarh derives its name from the temple of "Chandi Mandir" located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort of 'garh' laying beyond the temple gave the city its name "Chandigarh-The City Beautiful".Chandigarh and the area surrounding it were constituted as a Union Territory on 1 November 1966.
web site url : http://chandigarh.nic.in |
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Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh came into being on 1 November 2000 as the 26th State of the Union.In ancient times the region was known as Dakshin-Kausal.Chhattisgarh is bounded by southern Jharkhand and Orissa in the east, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in the west, Uttar Pradesh and western Jharkhand in the north and Andhra Pradesh in the south. Areawise Chhattisgarh is the ninth largest state and population-wise it is seventeenth state of the nation.
web site url : http://chhattisgarh.nic.in |
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT)
The territory was merged with the Indian Union on 11 August, 1961,and since then, is being administered by the Government of India as a Union Territory.The U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has an area of 491 sq km, and it is surrounded by Gujarat and Maharashtra.It consists of two pockets namely, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.Tourism sector has been assigned high priority, keeping in view the dense forest area and favourable climate. The prominent places of tourist interest are Tadekeshwar Shiva Mandir, Bindrabin, Deer Park at Khanvel, Vanganga Lake and Island Garden, Dadra, Vanvihar Udhyan Mini Zoo, Bal Udhyan, Tribal Museum, and Hirvavan Garden at Silvassa.
web site url : http://dnh.nic.in |
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Daman and Diu (UT)
Daman and Diu along with Goa was a colony held by the Portuguese, even after the Independence.After conferring statehood on Goa on 30 May, 1987, Daman and Diu was made a separate Union Territory. Daman lies about 193 km away from Mumbai. It is bound on the east by Gujarat, on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the north by the Kolak River, and on the south by Kalai river. Diu is an island connected by two bridges.A beautiful blend of sun, sand and sea, Diu is a God’s gift to those in quest of a blessed land where the weary weight of this unintelligible world can, for a while, be lightened and the waking soul can hear the music of the nature.
web site url : http://www.daman.nic.in |
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Delhi (UT)
As the capital of the largest democracy in the world, Delhi is the focus of the socio economic and political life of India. It's origins are thought to extend as far back as 1200 BC, and since then seven cities have been built and destroyed. People say, the gods founded Delhi.Its wide tree lined avenues, its flower filled parks and gardens, its elegant, imposing, enchanting, euphoric buildings and monuments, viz. Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Lal Qila, Qutab Minar, Purana Qila, Jama Masjid to name a few are enough to bewitch the visitors and compel them to clap for Delhi's phoenix like surviving skill from the abandoned ruins.
web site url : http://delhigovt.nic.in |
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Goa
Goa the most famous sea side resorts in India.Goa has always been an attraction for the tourists, who want to be close to the sea, sand and enjoy sun. In the 60's Goa was among the most frequented places in India.The hippies thronged the place. With them came a culture of careless, unbounded life style.Instead of the hippies,one spots serious tourists who come to enjoy the beaches and colourful culture of Goa.
web site url : http://goagovt.nic.in |
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Gujarat
The state of Gujarat,rightly called the Jewel in the West, has something for everyone.You could visit Gujarat for a quiet wildlife getaway in Gir, for a relaxed sun and sand holiday on Gopnath's beaches, a fabulously enriching sightseeing experience at the 863 Jain temple cluster in Palitana or a visit to a dinosaur egg hatchery at Raiyoli. One of the country's most industrialised and progressive states,its main cities Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat combine a colourful blend of old and new.
web site url : http://www.gujaratindia.com |
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Haryana
Haryana has a proud history going back to the Vedic Age.The state was the home of the legendary Bharata dynasty,which has given the name Bharat to India.Haryana finds mention in the great epic of Mahabharata.The state is bound by Uttar Pradesh in the east, Punjab in the west,Himachal Pradesh in the north and Rajasthan in the south.National Capital Territory of Delhi juts into Haryana.
web site url : http://haryana.gov.in |
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Himachal Pradesh
Nestled in the Himalayas,the world's mightiest mountain ranges,Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful,landscape anywhere,it is travellers paradise,mighty snow peaks,deep gorges,lush green valleys,misty woods,fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower filled meadows.Its high mountains and valleys are linked by winding roads and high passes.
web site url : http://himachal.nic.in |
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Jammu and Kashmir
A city blessed by the Gods - Kashmir Valley is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world and is a land of immense natural beauty. It is also called "Tourist Paradise on earth.Jammu and Kashmir is the sixth largest state in India including the area occupied by Pakistan and China. The crown of India lies in the extreme north of the country and is bounded on three sides by China, Afghanistan and Pakistan.The entire state is almost mountainous, broken by stretches of valley and dotted with mountain lakes. The state is studded with a number of hill stations, which are refreshing cool in summer. They offer to the tourists a leisurely or adventurous holiday amidst breath-taking scenery.
web site url : http://jammukashmir.nic.in |
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Jharkhand
Jharkhand,which came into being on 15 November,2000,as the 28th State of the Union,is the homeland of the tribals for which they had been dreaming for centuries.It largely comprises forest tracks of Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana and has distinct cultural traditions.Jharkhand is bounded by West Bengal in the east, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the west, Bihar in the north and Orissa in the south.
web site url : http://jharkhand.nic.in |
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Karnataka
The enchanting perfume of sandal and agarbathis,the aroma of fresh,roasted coffee beans,the heady fragrance of the "Mysore Mallige" and a thousand roses blossoming.Karnataka is a land of fragrance.A relaxed length of the Arabian Sea coastline,the majestic rocks of the Deccan,thick,lush tropical forests,an unimaginable variety of trees, plants, flowers, animals and birds.And a sense of history and culture that is all pervasive.
web site url : http://www.karnataka.gov.in |
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Kerala
Sandwiched between the Lakshwadeep Sea and the Western Ghats,Kerala is a bustling little green-and-silver, coconuts-and-water state on the west coast of India.It is bounded by Karnataka to the north,Tamil Nadu to the east, and the Arabian Sea to the west.Thiruvananthapuram is its capital.Every district in Kerala has it's own unique culture and characteristics.Thiruvananthapuram is known for it's beach- Kovalam,the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and various museums and palaces.Alappuzha for it's backwaters, Thrissur, the cultural capital.Kottayam for it's ancient churches, Kozhikode for it's old world charm and the entrancing Ponmudi or Golden valley.
web site url : http://www.kerala.gov.in |
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Lakshadweep (UT)
The coast of Kerala are a widely scattered group of coral islands-36 of them collectively known as Lakshadweep.They form part of the Union of India and are one of the country's newest tourist destinations.Ten of the islands are inhabited by simple,peace-loving folk whose language is close to that spoken in Kerala.The islanders have lifestyles and occupations that revolve around coconut cultivation,coir matting and fishing.Tourism's major focus is on water sports,as each of the islands are surrounded by a coral reef providing large areas of crystal clear water for everything from snorkeling to wind surfing.
web site url : http://lakshadweep.nic.in |
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Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh(literally "the Middle Land")with an area of 443,446sq km is the largest state of India.Situated in the centre of the country,the state consists of a plateau with a mean elevation of about 1600 feet.The state's land is interspersed with the mountains of the Vindhya and the Satpura ranges along with deep valley of rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal in the east and into the Arabian Sea in the west.With almost a third of India's forest reserves,the state is rich with some of the finest deciduous hard woods in the world.
web site url : http://www.mp.gov.in |
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Maharashtra
With an area of 307,690 Sq km,Maharashtra is the third largest state of India, and has a coastal strip (Arabian Sea) of 720 km.Maharashtra has an eerie, primitive beauty, with its soul,true to Hindu belief lies south of bustling Mumbai.The caves at Ajanta and Ellora, executed exquisitely rank with Taj Mahal (Agra), the temples of Khajuraho (Orrisa) and Kanchipuram, and the ruined city of Fatehpur Sikri(U.P)as the country's greatest wonders.
web site url : http://www.maharashtra.gov.in |
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Manipur
Nestling deep within a lush green corner of North East India is the wondrously beautiful little Shangrila called Manipur. Literally meaning-"A Jeweled Land".Untouched and undiscovered Manipur promises to be the great tourist discovery of the 21st century.An oval shaped valley surrounded by the blue green hills, rich in art and tradition has inspired descriptions as the "Switzerland of the East" with its caManipuri Tribalscading rapids,tripping rivers,carpet of flowers,exotic blooms and lazy lakes.
web site url : http://manipur.nic.in |
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Meghalaya
Emergence of Meghalaya as an Autonomous State on 2nd April 1970 and as a full-fledged State on 21st January 1972 marked It also marked the triumph of peaceful democratic negotiations, mutual understanding and victory over violence and intrigue.The State of Meghalaya is situated on the north east of India.It extends for about 300 kilometres in length and about 100 kilometres in breadth.It is bounded on the north by Goalpara,Kamrup and Nowgong districts,on the east by Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts,all of Assam, and on the south and west by Bangladesh.
web site url : http://meghalaya.nic.in |
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Mizoram
The third youngest state of the Indian Union,Mizoram is perched on the high hills of the north eastern corner of India,and is flanked by Bangladesh on the west,and Myanmar on the east and south.Mizoram has the most variegated hilly terrain in the eastern India.Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram,dotted with quaint timber houses and a profusion of flowers.Each house has its own window box of profusely blooming orchids.Aizwalis also a religious and cultural centre of the Mizos.
web site url : http://mizoram.nic.in |
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Nagaland
Nagaland,the 16th state of the Indian Union,was established on 1 December 1963.It is bounded by Myanmar on the East, Arunachal Pradesh on the North, Assam on the West, and Manipur on the South.The State consists of seven Administrative Districts, inhabited by 16 major tribes along with other sub-tribes. Each tribe is distinct in character from the other in terms of customs,language and dress.
web site url : http://nagaland.nic.in |
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Orissa
No other state showcases India's wealth in its splendid temples,shrines,glistening golden beaches and crowing architecture,sculptures and other diverse arts and crafts, better than Orissa.Lying on the eastern coast of India, Orissa was earlier called Utkal in deference to its wealth of arts and crafts.Orissa, Kalinga or Utkala of ancient times with an area of over 1.55 lakh sq km lies in the tropical zones. Kissing the sunlit waters of the Bay of Bengal in the east and the heavily forested blue hued hills of the Eastern Ghats,the state's dazzling diamond - like reflection what the Travelmasti appetite with her elegance, refinement,grace,radiance,splendors and magnificence.
web site url : http://orissa.gov.in |
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Puducherry (UT)
The territory of Puducherry comprises of the former French establishment Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, which lie scattered in South India. Puducherry, the capital of the territory was once the original headquarters of the French in India.It is bounded on the east by the Bay of Bengal, and on the three sides by Tamil Nadu.About 150 km south of Puducherry on the east coast lies Karaikal.
web site url : http://pondicherry.nic.in |
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Punjab
Punjab is an Indo-Iranian word meaning "the land of five rivers".The historical area of Punjab was defined to the east from the basin of the river Bias (including Dehli) to the basin of River Indus in the west.To the north it was bounded by the Himalayas of Kashmir and to the south it stretched as far as the plains of Cholistan and Rajasthan.The Punjab's per capita income is nearly double the all-India average (in second place is Haryana). Although Punjabi's comprise less than 2.5% of India's population, they provide 22% of India's Wheat and 10% of its rice. The Punjab provides a third of all the milk production in India. Punjab also has a number of thriving industries including Hero Bicycles at Ludhiana.
web site url : http://punjabgovt.nic.in |
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Rajasthan
Rajasthan,the land of kings,the home of the Rajputs- a group of warrior clan,is the magical land set amidst the desolate desert beauty.Though it's former rulers are dead and gone, the forts and palaces of amazing architectural beauty and luxury, still stand testimony to its rich cultural heritage reminding of the romance and chivalry, pride and honour, joy and warmth of hospitality that is unique.The modes of transport reveal a blend of modernity with the plying of camels, oxen, elephants, buses and cars.Lively folk dances and music, ballads and colorful festivities are an integral part of its vital culture.Many beautiful temples and mosques also dot the entire state and they come alive during usual Hindu and muslimfairs and festivals.
web site url : http://www.rajasthan.gov.in |
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Sikkim
Sikkim is a landlocked state of India situated amidst the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India, and the second smallest in area after Goa. Sikkim was an independent state ruled by the Chogyal monarchy until 1975, when a referendum to make it India's twenty-second state succeeded. The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, China to the north and east, and Bhutan in the south-east. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. Gangtok is the capital. With 50,000 inhabitants, Gangtok is the state's only significant town. Despite its tiny size, Sikkim is geographically diverse, owing to its location at the Himalayan foothills. Terrain ranges from tropical in the south to tundra in the north. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, is located in Sikkim, straddling its northern border with Nepal.
web site url : http://sikkim.gov.in |
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Tamil Nadu
Tamilnadu is a wonderful tourist place.It has natural beauty i.e.blue beaches and clear skies.There are more than 30,000 temples in Tamil Nadu,which has given the state the distinctive title of 'A Land of Temples'.The history of the Tamils presents an exciting pageant of a powerful civilization whose origin dates back to ancient times. It is clear that the Tamils, who belong to the Dravidian race, were the first major occupants of the country and settled in the north-western part of India long before the coming of the Indo-Aryans.
web site url : http://www.tn.gov.in |
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Tripura
Tripura is the second smallest state in India.It was formally declared as Union Territory on November1st,1957 and was elevated to the status of a full-fledged state on January 21,1972.Tripura is one of the seven states in the north eastern part of India.It is bounded on the north, west, south and south-east by Bangladesh whereas in the east it has a common boundary with Assam and Mizoram. There is a common belief that the name of the State has originated from "Tripura Sundari" - the presiding deity of the land which is famous as one of the 51 pethos of Hindu Pilgrims. Apart from this traditional view it is believed that originally the land was known as "Tuipra" meaning a land adjoining the water.
web site url : http://tripura.nic.in |
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Uttarakhand
Uttaranchal formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh was formed on November 9th, 2000 as the 27th state of the Indian Union.It is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of northern India.Nature has endowed this land with so much beauty and spiritual bliss that it is also known as Dev Bhoomi,the Land of Gods .Ganga, Yamuna and scores of other rivers originate in Uttaranchal.Among them Ganga is the most holy and prominent as she represents the soul of India- her rich culture, history and civilization. In Sanskrit 'Himalaya' means Abode of Snow, truly characterizing the vast permanent snow fields above the snow line.
web site url : http://gov.ua.nic.in |
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Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a land of cultural and geographical diversity,blessed by a innumerable tranquil expanses of meadows,perennial rivers,dense forests,fertile soil,plays a very important role in the politics,education,culture, industry,agriculture and Tourism of India.A place of gods and goddesses,a land which has a glorious history.It is the land of Rama,Krishna,Buddha,Mahavir,Ashoka,Harsha,Akbar and Mahatma Gandhi.It is the fourth largest state of India.
web site url : http://www.upgov.nic.in |
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West Bengal
West Bengal covers the bottleneck of India in the east stretching from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south.Known for luminaries like Raja Ram Mohan Roy,Vivekanand,Satyajit Ray the noted film maker of international fame,Rabindranath Tagore,love for football,the famous Eden Garden cricket stadium.West Bengal has two natural divisions,the Himalayan north comprising the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and the alluvial plain lying south of it.Bengal, beyond doubt has an extraordinary assortment of landscapes and cultures, ranging from the dramatic will station of Darjeeling with the joyous ride of the famous Toy Train, the vast mangrove swans of the Sundarban, prowled by Royal Bengal Tigers.
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