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| | Ancient Indian Cities (53) | | Kundinapur is the capital of Vidarba, a country of considerable extent and power at various periods. Kekaya is the old name of Indian city Punjab. The existence of Kekaya is mentioned in the epic Ramayana. Kosala was an ancient state of Northern India, which became very prosperous during the time of Gautama Buddha. But now, it is completely ruined. Kapila is the name of an Indian city mentioned in the Puranas. Ancient South Indian Cities witness the rise and fall of many empires from the early era. Jayantpura is a city founded by Nimi, near the hermitage of Gautama. Panchala is an important ancient Indian city which used to be the name of an ancient kingdom of northern India. Pataliputra was the ancient name of Patna. The ancient capital city is located just adjacent to modern day of Patna. Ahichchhatra is located in Ganga- Yamuna doab. It is around11kms north of Anola near Ramnagar village in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. Kannauj is a place of historical significance. It became a new district of Uttar Pradesh province on September 18, 1997. Hansi is known for its famous sweet “Peda” which is made from milk and is sent to many other towns and cities in India like Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Delhi and Mathura. | | Indian Holy Cities (45) | | Holy Cities of North West India are grown up in the midst of dry and thorny desert lands with Rajputana art and architecture. Haridwar is a sacred city located in the banks of River Ganga. It is the gateway to holy pilgrimages like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. Allahabad is located in the northern part of India, at the junction of three Indian rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Formerly known as Prayag, Allahabad is an ancient city situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Gaya, a renowned Hindu pilgrimage destination located in Bihar in Gaya District. This pilgrimage city of eastern India gives perfect assembly of Hindus and Buddhists of India. Ayodhya, a city in Uttar Pradesh is known for its glorious past. The name of Ayodhya is also closely associated with the name of Lord Rama. It is believed to be the birth place of Lord Rama. Rishikesh is an amalgamation of religion, tourism and adventure. The pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand is a gateway to the Char Dham - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Dwarka is one of the holy cities of Gujarat. According to the Hindu mythology Dwarka was the dwelling place of Lord Krishna during his reign. Holy Cities of North India are having the rich history of Hinduism and the entire civilization was grown up with the hands of beliefs, rituals and the evolution of religion. Holy Cities of East India refer the places of religious importance. Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism are widely spread. Holy Cities of Central India have the excellence of art and architecture in temples in the early era. Holy Cities of South India gives the detailed cultural formation of Dravidians from the early era, which later developed to the world by the Pallavas and the Cholas. Holy Cities in West India were established by the rulers of Rajputs and the Satvahana Dynasty and the medieval rulers of Junagadh. | | Port Cities in India (31) | | Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka and also the capital of Dakshina Kannada. Kochi is the place in Kerala with immense opportunity to relish the beauty of nature. There Kochi Port is the trading centre in waterways from the medieval era. Surat, the port city of the Indian state of Gujarat is known for its textile and dimond business. Nestled at the Purba Midnapore, Haldia is a town popular for its seaport. Porbandar, Gujarat is a coastal city is a tourist place with beautiful temples and scenic beauty . Port Cities of South India are developed from the early phase of colonial era when the Portuguese and the French traders came to India Bhavnagar is the fifth largest city in Gujarat.Bhavnagar was founded by Bhav Sinhji, a Rajput prince in 1743. Port Cities of West India are located in the foothills of Western Ghats Mountain Range in India and Konkan Coastal Region. Kaveripattanam is a panchayat town located in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It attracts many archaeologists who are striving hard to unearth what is beneath the earth. Bharuch is one of the oldest seaports of Gujarat that flourished in the 1st century AD. Port Cities of East India are established to maintain the relation between India and South East Asia. Machilipatnam is a port city and the administrative headquarters of the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. Paradip Port is a deep water port and it is man made port land earning 60% of the revenue to the Odisha Government. Muziris is, possibly, located close to the modern town of Kodungallur or Cranganore. | | Metropolitan Cities in India (22) | | Ahmedabad is an important centre of industries of tertiary sector. This city is divided into two parts- eastern and western sides which are connected by 9 bridges. Pune is noted for tropical climate, fort, palace, and the educational institutions. This place is not far from Mumbai and it is considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Tourism in Metropolitan Cities in India represent the culture, history, monuments and eco tourism with easy connectivity in roadways, railways and airways. Visit to Kolkata is incomplete without exploring its museums, temples, parks, Birla planetarium, Howrah Bridge and others. | | Tourism in India (18) | | Pilgrimage Tourism in India encompasses Hindu temples, mosques, gurudwaras, Jain shrines, churches, Buddhist temples, Jewish temples and the Parsi temples, that were established by the different civilisations from the ancient era to the modern period which showcases not only the rich cultural amalgamation of India, but also the religious faith is prevalent from Non Aryan age. Adventure Tourism in India is now developing like the other countries in the world to attract the national and international tourist, as India has ample number of places where one can experience adventures. Walking Tours in Kashmir are conducted by the Government of India and many private tourism organisations which are promoting not only the historical heritages of Srinagar, Kashmir and Lal Chowk, but also the wide array of culinary delights of Jammu and Kashmir to the national and international tourists. Leisure Tourism in India provides the tourists of national and international arena with luxury rides, adventure, thrill and excitements. Some of the places of leisure tourism are Ladakh, Leh, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Andamans and Nicobar Island, Lakshadweep Island and Rajasthan. Walking Tours in India gives the tourists an opportunity to travel the city of historical importance by foot and explore the heritage of these areas. Sports Tourism in India gained prominence in tourism market of India and also in sports management in India. These two different sectors are mingled from the very ancient time of India, but now, the entertainment and sports paved a new way in the amalgamation of these two sectors. Pilgrimage Tourism in east India are located in numerous portions of eastern Indian states like Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. There are temples, mosques, churches and gurudwaras present these states. They are important heritage and religious centres which are thronged by innumerable pilgrims and tourists every year. | |
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