By: sophia sap | 2008-08-12 | Travel & Leisure The charisma of West Bengal It is not a hidden fact that India is blessed with innumerous culture and traditions. With the passage of time, there has been an extensive growth in the traditions, making them more rich and refined. West Bengal is one such place, where you can live Bengali tradition and enjoy every core of it. For this, you need to book India holiday packages and India tour packages. Over the past two millennia, Bengal has been a home to various big empires and kingdoms. Being surrounded by Bay of Bengal, this place could not escape the eyes of Britishers, too. Kolkatta,. read more
By: Debolina Debroy | 2009-03-12 | Destinations The article gives a brief description about the city West Bengal. It is an exotic place and a favourite tourists destinations. read more
By: David H. Urmann | 2010-01-10 | Travel & Leisure Visiting Kolkata, India will not be complete without experiencing the luxurious accommodation of Taj Bengal Hotel. It is geared in making the stay of tourists a memorable time. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. It is in the eastern part of India and considered the third largest city of... read more
By: ravinderjeet singh | 2008-07-04 | Travel & Leisure Set apart from the rest of Asia by the supreme continental wall of the Himalayas, the Indian subcontinent touches three large bodies of water and is immediately recognizable on any world map. It is the huge, terrestrial beak between Africa and Indonesia. This thick, roughly triangular peninsula defines the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, and the India Ocean to the south. India’s puzzle board of 28 states holds virtually every kind of landscape imaginable. An abundance of mountain ranges and national parks provide ample opportunity for eco-tourism and trekking, and i. read more
By: Robert Bell | 2008-09-01 | Travel & Leisure So Namibia has Walvis Bay to pride itself with. We have plenty of bays to keep us happy. Forget about Richard’s Bay and Coffee Bay in the eastern part of the country; save them for another day. What I’m talking about is the Western Cape’s million of bays (not parking bays). Just imagine the bays in Cape Town alone; Camps Bay, Bantry Bay, LLuandano Bay and Hout Bay. I could go on all day. Keep in mind the fact that I haven’t even counted Gordon’s Bay, Betty’s Bay and all the bays along the garden route. I hope you can now see that as far as bays are concerned, South Africa need not mourn the . read more
By: Gaurav Kaushik | 2010-01-13 | Travel & Leisure A significant pilgrim center Kanyakumari is placed at the southern most angle of India, the point where Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal congregate. Kanyakumari is also renowned for its fantastic sunrises and sunsets, particularly on full moon days. read more
By: Cedric Canierro | 2008-07-15 | Travel & Leisure With its luscious mangrove trees and abundant flora and fauna, Sundarbans established itself as the largest block of mangrove forests in the world. Placed at the heart of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India this asian tourist spot is also a UNESCOs World heritage site since 1997. It is measured to be around 4,143 sq km and the water area surrounding it is 1,874 sq km circling the rivers, canals and small streams. The rivers here is where the salt water coming from Bay of Bengal and freshwater from River Ganges meet. With its diversified environment, it became the home of many birds and. read more
By: Caren Dorothy | 2010-02-12 | Destinations A complete holiday experience is what India is all about. A peninsula which is surrounded by the three oceans, bay of Bengal, Indian ocean & the Arabian sea. The north-east of India is guarded by the gigantic Himalayan ranges. read more
By: Minhaj Alam | 2008-05-28 | Travel & Leisure Introduction Covering the entire Indian Peninsula, South India has the river Narmada and Mahanadi on its northern side and Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal surrounding its western, southern and eastern sides. The people of South India are called South Indians. The womenfolk here wear saree and the men sport white dhoti or bright colored lungi festooned with batik patterns. History of South India South India had witnessed the rule of a series of dynasties such as the Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar. Several forts, palaces and temples were constructed. read more
By: Nayan Choure | 2009-10-21 | Travel & Leisure Sundarbans National Park is located in West Bengal, India. It is a great place to visit for it is also a tiger reserve, world heritage site and a biosphere reserve. read more
By: Nayan Choure | 2009-10-27 | Travel & Leisure Sundarbans is a site of the tiger preservation project and houses the world’s largest forests of mangroves. The park is listed at the UNESCO Heritage List, making India proud of it. Lots of nature sights, different species and activities are available for every tourist who loves to explore the true wonders of the park. read more
By: parmod gusain | 2009-12-21 | Travel & Leisure Coxs Bazar is the worlds longest natural sandy sea beach. Known for its wide sandy beach Coxs Bazar is the tourist capital of Bangladesh. It is one of the most attractive tourist sport in the Indian subcontinental. read more
By: Sanjog Kr | 2009-03-13 | Travel & Leisure “South India-The Masterstroke Of Nature” is an article encompassing the most famed aspect of its rich cultural heritage- fascinating architecture. The architectural beauty of South India is simply unparalleled, the description of which is beyond words. Apart from the architectural marvels, South India has a lot more to offer such as beaches, hill stations, coffee plantations, wildlife sanctuaries and backwaters etc. Like a magnet draws iron filings, South India attracts tourists in great number from across the globe. Hemmed in by the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal in the. read more
By: Sanjeev Verma | 2009-08-12 | Destinations Information about one of the holy cities of India, Puri. Article gives a view of some of the famous attractions of Puri like, Jagannath Temple, Rath Yatra, Puri Beach, Ramakrishna Matha etc. read more
By: john | 2009-10-01 | Travel Tips Some say that Banderas Bay was formed from a volcano; that it is so deep that no instruments have ever been able to accurately detect its depth. read more
By: ezeego | 2009-10-03 | Travel & Leisure Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal, is home to some of the rarest flora and fauna. It is one of the most exquisite destination for tourism; known for its bluish-silver water, interrupted by the bits and pieces of rocky land. read more
By: Genelia Brown | 2009-09-25 | Travel Tips For those people, who are planning for a holiday trip, this article will suggest two beautiful places to visit. Myanmar, which was earlier known as “Burma”, is known as the country of human origin. It is a small and beautiful country which is located along the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal. read more
By: suchita aggarwal | 2008-07-16 | Travel & Leisure When youre in search of underwater adventure, there is no place better than Andaman & Nicobar islands in India! Yes, besides its beautiful landscapes, majestic hills and marvelous beaches, India is also home to some of the best scuba and snorkeling spots in the world. Lakshdweep, Goa and Andaman & Nicobar Islands are top draw amongst underwater adventurers from around the globe. Andaman Nicobar Islands is an archipelago of 572 islands lying along an arc in the Bay of Bengal. Covering an area of 8,249 sq km from north to south, these quaint, unspoilt and pristine islands are home to. read more
By: Minhaj Alam | 2008-05-28 | Travel & Leisure Introduction It is boom time for Indias Tourism and hospitality sector which offers almost all types of tourism at one destination. The Indian subcontinent is bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas – Arabian Sea in the West, Bay of Bengal in the East and Indian Ocean in the South, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, golden beaches, misty mountain retreats, colorful people, rich cultures and festivities. The world’s leading travel and Tourism Journal, “Cond. read more
By: Joe D'eramo | 2010-01-10 | Travel Tips Resort Maps, creator of more than 90 customized travel maps across the United States, England and Puerto Rico, recently began work on the first edition of a map of Dennis-Harwich, Massachusetts. The Best of Dennis-Harwich Resort Map will also feature the towns of Brewster, Harwich Port and Dennis Port. Resort Maps are colorful, hand-drawn maps of resort towns and cities, free to area visitors. read more