Tag Archives: Forts and Palaces Travel Destinations

Imphal is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. It is the second largest city in Northeast India. Imphal is known for its scenic landscapes and greenery. It is located in the Manipur River valley at an elevation of 2500 feet (760 meters). Name: Imphal – Capital city of Manipur Location: Imphal District, Manipur, India Climate: Summers: 25° C (Max), 14° …

Guwahati is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. To the east, 18th-century Navagraha Temple is an astronomical center with planetary shrines. Umananda Temple, dedicated to Shiva and covered with engravings, stands on Peacock …

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the …

Name: Itanagar – Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains Location: Papun Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh, India Climate: Summers: 40° C (Max), 18° C (Min) | Winters: 12° C (Max), 5° C (Min) Best Time To Visit: Round the Year Nearest Airport: Lilabari Airport Railway Station: Harrmoty Railway Station Must Visits: Itafort, Buddhist Monastery, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum, Ganga Lake, Indira Gandhi …

Name: Khajuraho – Land of the Moon God “खजुराहो“ Location: Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India Climate: Summers: 47° C (Max), 30° C (Min) | Winters: 28° C (Max), 4° C (Min) Best Time To Visit: October to April Nearest Airport: Khajuraho Airport Railway Station: Khajuraho Station Must Visits: Western Group of Temples, Eastern Group of Temples, Southern Group of Temples …

Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple. Ancient Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the fort’s high walls is the 15th-century Gujari …

Name: Darjeeling – Queen of the Hills Location: Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India Climate: Summers: 48° C (Max), 24° C (Min) | Winters: 36° C (Max), 9° C (Min) Best Time To Visit: May – June & September – November Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport (90 km) Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (55 km) and Siliguri (77 km) Must Visits: Tiger Hill, …

Name: Chennai (Previously known as Madras) Automobile Hub Of India Location: Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India Climate: Summers: 420 C (Max), 370 C (Min) | Winters: 200 C (Max), 180 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to March Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport Railway Station: Chennai Central station Must Visits: Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Parthsarthy Temple Language …

Name: Chandigarh – The City Beautiful Location: Located in Northern India Climate: Summers: 400 C (Max), 350 C (Min) | Winters: 150 C (Max), 070 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to March Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport Railway Station: Chandigarh Railway Station Must Visits: Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Parrot Sanctuary, Rose Garden, and Capitol Complex Language Spoken: Punjabi, Hindi, …

Name: Bhubaneswar – Temple City Location: Capital City of Odisha State, India Climate: Summers: 450 C (Max), 300 C (Min) | Winters: 280 C (Max), 170 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to Mid-March Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik Airport Railway Station: Bhubaneswar Railway Station Must Visits: Lingaraj Temple, Lakshmanesvara Temple, Parasuramesvara Temple, Khandagiri & Udayagiri, Dhauli Giri, Cactus Garden, …