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Art and craft information for tourists in Himachal Pradesh - Swan Tour

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There are a lot of travelers who visit Himachal for art and culture , Swan Tours , one of the leading travel agents in India organises such trips on a regular basis .More information on sculpture tourism in Himachal is as below: Himachal Pradesh Art Himachal Pradesh Culture For tourists who are interested in Himachali sculpture, this can be divided into three groups: the mythological and human figures; the animal figures; and the agricultural designs. The mythological figures are found in a large number of temples but human figures are very few. Human figures are generally seen in the form of ldwarpals'; 'ganas', 'gandharvas', attendants and some royal person-ages. Only in the last case the artist has worked with more freedom. In other cases, the priests prescribed the type and attributed the signs of divinities and demonic or spiritual characters and the sculptors were only allowed to interpret the fixed descriptions. There are not many animal fig...

Places to Visit in Thiruvananthapuram, Sightseeing & Tourist Information

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KERALA'S CAPITAL, known until recently as Trivandrum, was the seat of the former royal family of Travancore from 1750 to 1956. The magnificent Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple has given the city its name, Thiruvananthapuram — literally the "Holy City of Anantha", the sacred thousand-headed serpent on whom Vishnu reclines. Built across seven hills, the city's old quarter clusters around the temple, while along busy Mahatma Gandhi Road are colonial mansions, churches and modern high-rises. Government Arts and Crafts (Napier) Museum Located in a well-planned compound is a complex of museums and the city's zoo. The Government Arts and Crafts Museum, earlier known as the Napier Museum after John Napier, a former governor of Madras, is in a red and black brick Indo-Saracenic structure, designed by Robert Fellows Chisholm (see p569) in the 19th century. It exhibits a rare collection of bronzes, stone sculptures, exquisite gold ornaments, ivory carvings an...

The most interesting things about Gulmarg Kashmir - Tourism

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Gulmarg was originally called 'Gaurimarg' (Gauri, the Fair One, is another name for Parvati). It was renamed Gulmarg, meaning meadow of flowers, by Sultan Yusuf Shah in the 16th century. As the name suggests, Gulmarg is characterized by Rolling Meadows emblazoned with wild flowers through spring and summer; while thick, powder-fine snow covers it in winters. Located 56 kms southwest of Srinagar, Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of the Mughal emperor, Jahangir, who came here to collect plants for his gardens. Gulmarg - Kashmir In the 19th century, British civil servants and soldiers began frequenting it to escape the summer heat of the plains of north India, to hunt and to play golf on its open meadows. By the early 20th century Gulmarg had three golf courses, including one exclusively for women! In summers, the almost two-hours' drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg takes one through fields of maize and rice, gently rising towards the lower slopes of the Pir Panjal rang...

Chidiya Tapu Beach Andaman and Nicobar Island

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The Chidiatappu is the southernmost tip of the South Andaman and is situated at a distance of 28 kms from Port Blair Bus Terminus. It takes one hour to reach here from the bus terminus by bus and 30 minutes by private transport. This place is generally known as 'Bird Island'. In Hindi language 'Chiclia' means 'small bird' and 'tappu' means Island. All birds migrate to this resort. Most of the species of birds found in A & N Island are found here. Chidiatappu provides a panoramic view, scenic beauty, lush green view and lovable blue oceanic view. ] This is the most picturesque beach for picnics and fishing. The surrounding lush green mangroves, the abundance of birds add natural touch to the whole area which attracts tourists. There is a beautiful guest house, maintained by tne Forest Department. Visitors can stay in the guest house with the prior permission of the Forest Department, Haddo, or the Chief Wild Life Warden, Port Blair...

Essential Information on Kerala | Swan Tour

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Kerala Tour Kerala also known as God's Own Country is the most popular holiday destination with the travelers , It offers a variety of travel experiences such as Backwaters , Beaches , Temples , Wildlife ,etc. Most travel itineraries are for duration of 5 to 10 nights, the tourist entry / exit points to Kerala are Cochin and Trivandrum .Both the cities are very well connected by Railways as well as Airlines. More information for tourists to Kerala is as below: NESTLING BETWEEN the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Kerala is an enchanting mosaic of coconut groves and paddy fields, wide beaches and labyrinthine backwaters, verdant hills and rainforests. Its diverse culture is enriched by the three great religions that have ancient roots here. Hinduism is the religion of the majority, practiced here with a rare rigour that prohibits non-Hindus from entering temples. Christianity, followed by a quarter of its population, was brought here by the Apostle Western Ghat -  Ker...