"Jal Mahal" in English known as "Water Palace" 1. It is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, Rajasthan, India. 2. Jal Mahal is a five-story palace, with the first four floors being submerged under water. 3. The Nahargarh Fort situated nearby offers a splendid view of the lake as well as the palace. 4. Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 AD in the midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot & the royal duck shooting parties. 6. The original charm of the palace comes alive in the evening when the entire complex is bathed in flood lights. 7. In winters, hundreds of migratory birds can be seen swimming in the Man Sagar Lake.
If Camel safari, Mud houses and Desert solitude are in your mind then do not forget the place known as "Khuri" or "Khudi" (खूड़ी). It is a village in Sikar district in Rajasthan near to Jaisalmer. * The village is inhabited by mainly Jats. * Night Temperature in Winters may go below 8deg Celsius. * November through to mid February is the best to be there. * You will love to Sleep under open Sky in Desert. * Unforgettable Camel safari to sand dunes * Traditional Rajasthani cuisine to eat.
Dakkhani Taj (Taj of the Deccan) - Bibi Ka Maqbara. * It is a maqbara built in late 17th century by the Mughal Prince Azam Shah,as a loving tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani (the first wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb). * Bibi Ka Maqbara is situated 5 km away from Aurangabad. * The cost of construction of the mausoleum was Rs. 6,68,203-7 Annas (Rupees Six Lakh, Sixty Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Three & Seven Annas) in 1651-1661 A.D. * The marble for this mausoleum was brought from mines near Jaipur. * The mausoleum draws its inspiration from the world famous Taj Mahal of Agra (constructed between 1631 and 1648 A.D.). * The tips of its pillars are made of red stone. * The monument becomes so beauty when its reflection falls on the water as soon as the sun's first rays fall on it. * MTDC organizes a fair every October as the Bibi Ka Maqbara festival.
The ruins of St. Augustine Church, Goa, India * One of the most spectacular & photographed destination of all monuments in Goa & the largest in Goa. * It is located At top of the Holy hill in Old Goa * It is a 46m-high tower served as a belfry and formed part of the facade of a magnificent Church. * It was constructed by 12 Augustinian friars in 1572 immediately after their arrival at Goa on September 3rd 1572. * It was reportedly in good shape until it was abandoned in 1835 following the banning of religious orders by the Portuguese government. * The bell from the church was first moved to the Fort Aguada Light House (1841-1871) and in 1871 was moved to the Church of Our lady of Immaculate Conception at Panaji where it remains functioning to this day.
If you want a beach look like private beach, should be beautiful and long & near to Goa then do not forgot to visit Kumta Beach. Its not only a beach a lot to discover. 1. It is a coastal town in Karnataka, about 142 km south of the city of Margao and 58 km north of Bhatkal. 2. This region is also popular for their folk dance Yakshagana. 3. It is also famous for a lot of old temples in Kumta. Sri Kumbheshwar, Uppina Ganapati, Shantika Parameshwari and Shankar Narayan temples are the popular ones. 4. Kumta is adjacent to the vast western ghats. Aghanashini is the major river of Kumta taluk 5. Gokarna, famous for the its beach (originally famous for the temple), is just 20 km. 6. Yana Caves is just 20 km from Kumta.
Jog Falls / Gerusoppe falls / Gersoppa Falls / Jogada Gundi * Jog Falls is the second highest plunge or untiered waterfall created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft). * It is located in Sagara, Karnataka Shimoga District of Karnataka state. * October to March is the best season to catch the pleasant temperature and July to August is best to catch on the monsoons and the optimum force of the Jog Falls. * While the height of the Jog Falls is quite intimidating by itself; going to the base of the waterfall and then climbing back can prove a daunting task -it will take around 20minutes to walk down to the bottom, and could easily take an hour or two to come back. * The river forms four different tracks which are named 'Raja', 'Roarer', 'Rocket' and 'Rani' which are named aptly by the majesty they display -- Raja (King): Named so because of its apparently 'dignified' and 'serene' fall. -- Roarer: This stream appears out of a mass of rocks, making a tremendous amount of noise. -- Rocket: Consists of a large volume of water streaming out of a small opening at a very high speed. -- Rani (Queen), also called Lady Dame Blanche: The stream has a winding, twisting trajectory, said to resemble the movements of a female dancer.
Sheesh Mahal or the `Palace of Mirrors` in Patiala (Punjab) was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh in 1845 behind the main Moti Bagh Palace. The Palace was built in a forest with terraces, gardens, fountains and an artificial lake. The lake has two watchtowers in the north and the south, and is connected to the Banasar Ghar, a storehouse for stuffed animals. The Sheesh Mahal, which was a residential palace, has a suspension bridge that is a copy of the Lakshman Jhoola at Rishikesh. A telling tribute to the days of the colorful Maharajas of Patiala, the Sheesh Mahal is part of the Qila Mubarak. Similar well-known rooms called "Sheesh Mahal" are also found in the palace of the Agra Fort, the Amber Fort of Jaipur, and the Harimandir Sahib. * It is a triple storey building also a bridge across the artificial lake in the centre of the palace. This bridge is known as Lakshman Jhoola. * To give artistic look on the walls and ceilings of the Sheesh Mahal, Maharaja Narinder Singh engaged artistic painters from Rajasthan and Kangra. A museum housing the largest collection of Medals from the world collected by His Highness Maharaja Bhupinder Singh is also place here.
Interesting Facts : The famous Film City and the heart of Bollywood "Mumbai" is said to get its name from 'Mumba Devi Temple'. It is very Old and religious Hindu Temple in Mumbai City. The word 'Mumbā' derives from Sanskrit word 'Mahā-Ambā' which is been translated as "Great Mother". So next time you visit Mumbai - The land of Great Mother do not forget to Visit 'Mumba Devi Temple' Pic: Taken in early 20's
Pyramid valley, Bangalore (Biggest pyramid shaped meditation hall in the world) * It is been selected as one of the 7 wonders of Bangalore. * It stands proud at above 101 feet (31 m). Its base measures 160 ft (49 m) by 160 ft (49 m) with the main meditation area spanning 25,600 sq ft (2,380 m2) which can accommodate about 5000 people. * It is located 30 km from Banashankari Temple, 4 km before Harohalli and 1.2 km just after Kebbedoddi bus stop, on Kanakapura Road. * It is believed that pyramids can attract huge energy, so meditating here can shower one with positive energy. * This Pyramid is constructed on the principles of Giza Pyramid, oriented exactly in the North – South direction, having the golden angle of inclination at 51° 51’ and the King’s Chamber located at the center at 1/3rd the height of the Pyramid.
Bandra–Worli Sea Link (First cable-stayed bridge to be constructed in open seas in India) * It is a 8 lane cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts on either side constructed in Mumbai, Maharastra. * It connects Bandra and the western suburbs of Mumbai with Worli. * The Construction cost of this amazing bridge is 16 billion INR * The BWSL reduces the travel time from 45–60 minutes during peak hours to just 7 minutes. * For security purpose the bridge uses mobile explosive scanners which can scan over 180 cars per hour by each scanner.
