Can’t Miss These 5 Festivals in May

Summer in India is quite hot. If you think you can tolerate the heat, you will be entitled with a myriad of fascinating festivals to participate and enjoy. Let’s check out which festival of which region keeps you engaged and brings out the best festive mood in you. The following festivals are illustrated by date.

• Chithirai Festival:

This year the Chithirai Festival starts from 21^st April and ends on 4^th May. The Chithirai Festival is considered as one of the biggest festive carnivals in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main attraction of the festival is the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi (sister of Lord Vishnu) with Lord Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva). If myths are to be believed, Almighty Vishnu came to eyewitness the sacred wedding, mounted on a dazzling golden horse.

• Buddha Purnima:

Budha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is marked the birthday of Buddha. It is one of the most important and sacred festivals in Buddhism. All Buddha followers gather at various Buddhist sites across the country to celebrate this precious occasion by indulging in massive prayers, religious discourses and sermons, group meditation, worshipping the statue of Lord Buddha, processions and recitation of Buddhist scriptures. Come to Bodhgaya to have the best experience of this festival. In case you cannot make it, there is another place as important as Bodhgaya – Buddha jayanti Park in Delhi. The festival will be celebrated on 4^th May, 2015. Get advantage of Mahaparinirvan Express Buddhist Tourist Train that runs by Indian Railways for this occasion.

• Mt. Abu Summer Festival, Rajasthan:

Ballad singing accompanied by folk dancing, Mt. Abu Summer Festival opens up in style. A three-day festival witnesses a variety of sports activities such as roller skate and boat racing on the beautiful Nakki Lake. The main attraction of this carnival is a music show - the Sham-e-Qawwali that draws prominent gawwals from across India. On the last, there is a dazzling display of fireworks.

• Ooty Summer Festival:

It is a flower show, which takes place at the Botanical Gardens in Tamil Nadu. The surroundings come to life with various cultural events, trekking and boat racing. It starts in the first week of May.

•  Ganga Dussehra:

Legend has it that the sacred Ganges River descended to earth on this very day – that is celebrated today as the ganga Dussehra Festival. Devotees in large numbers assemble to take bath, worship and do aarti. This year the festival falls on 28^th May. It is celebrated in Varanasi.

Tour to India - Ruins That Unfold Glorious Stories of Bygone Era

India is just not all about Goa’s beach party destinations, Kerala’s natural splendor or the awe-inspiring snowcapped Himalayan mountain ranges. There is another side to India if you are on a historic tour. As you turn the pages of glorious Indian history, there is every possibility of coming across many untold stories that not just remarkable, but inspiring too.

Any history buff is likely to get mesmerized by the countless instances of ancient ruins bragging the authenticity of the bygone era.Let’s have a deeper insight into India’s past.

Bhangarh:

Located on the Jaipur-Alwar highway in India’s largest state of Rajasthan, Bhangarhis a well-known spot for its remarkable range of ruins. It is hard to find mankind after the sun takes rest in the west. Built by Madho Singh in 1631, the town of Bhangarhis a must visit destination if you prefer historic trip combined with adventure.There are stunning ruins and elaborate havelis that showcase old-age architecture.

Tughlaqabad Fort:

Walk down the memory lanes of Indian history as you visit Tughlaqabad Fort, a ruined fort in Delhi.It is located on the Qutab-Badarpur Road, presently known as Mehrauli-Badarpur Road. Constructed by Ghiyas-ud din Tughlaq, the fort spreadsover six kilometersand is divided into three major parts. High walls, massive stone fortifications and palaces beautified with thick walls on each side.

Feroz Shah Kotla:

Feroz Shah Tughlaq built Feroz Shah Kotla fortress in the fourteenth century in the hope of housing his own version of Delhi city named Ferozabad. The majestic fortress is situated right in the middle of the capital and is known for its spiritual aura.Though Feroz Shah Kotla does not pull a big crowd, but a generous amount of visitors come here to wish. If you have a wish that you want to get fulfilled, why not come to Feroz Shah Kotla?

Hampi:

South India houses a number of ruins dating back to medieval times or even older. Situated within the ruins of Vijayanagara city in northern Karnataka, Hampi is a major crowd puller in the state.The ruins in Hampi are very striking and produce absolute barren landscape views.The ruins are listed to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the famous Virupaksha Temple, it has become a key religious center.For a Hampi trip, check out amazing South India tour packages.

Top Exciting Places to visit on Rajasthan Tours and Travels

Top Exciting Places to visit on Rajasthan Tours and Travels

Rajasthan is located in the north western part of India and is one of the largest states in India. It is also known as land of Rajasthanis, ("the land of kings") and is a great destination for the travellers that are attracted to the beauty and diversity of this state.

If we mention tourism then Rajasthan is one of the first places that strike our mind. Whether it is the Aravallis or the massive forts and palaces, you will realize that there is no other place like Rajasthan.For a traveler who is interested in the history, culture and the lifestyle of the people of the Oriental world, Rajasthan is just the perfect tourist destination.

For most of the travelers, the entry point to Rajasthan is Jaipur also known as 'The Pink City', near the eastern border.On your visit to Jaipur you cannot escape to visit some magnificent attractions like Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Laxmi Narayan Temple and many other places of tourist’s interest.

Only a few hours from the city is the Ranthambore National Park -- where, given 2 days, you are virtually assured of spotting a wild tiger -- and Bharatpur's Keoladeo National Park, a must-see for birders, and virtually on the way from Agra.

If you are in Rajasthan how can you miss Udaipur also known as 'The cIty of Lakes'. On your Udaipur visit you cannot afford to miss to visit Lake Palace, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake and much more.

Besides these wonderful cities there are Jaisalmer  ‘The City of Golden Desert’,  Pushkar ‘The City of Temples’ in short you can run out of your breath but Rajasthan is a place that has no end of beautiful and exotic destinations, that will leave you spell bound and will make your journey a lifetime dream to cherish.
As you take a tour of Rajasthan with our travel agency, you will explore so many new features of Rajasthan with best travel agents that we have and vacation packages offered that assure you an entirely rhythmic experience with nonpareil personal attention.

So in short  it is needless to waste so much time, when Rajasthan such a wonderful tourism destination is waiting for you arrival. Come to Rajasthan and take back home bag full of golden memories to treasure and relish in for lifetime.


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