India Travel Guide

Luxury Trains In India

Luxury Trains In India : With the introduction of Palace on Wheels in the year 1982, luxury train journeys have become quite a popular retreat for people who love spending lavishly. These days, there is an array of luxury trains in India that offer extravagant journeys across some selected destinations. If you are also willing to spend for an enchanting Indian holiday, then luxury train journey can be a treat for your loved ones. To enhance your experience even more, we have presented all luxury trains on a single dais.

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Lake Palace Udaipur

The Lake Palace Udaipur is truly one of the wonders of Rajasthan. Built in the 17th century, it is one of the most luxurious and favoured hotels in India. Built in Lake Pichola on a solid foundation of four acres of rock. Located on the Jag Niwas Island on Lake Pichola, stands the magnificent Lake Palace of Udaipur. One of the most famous tourist attractions of Rajasthan, Lake Palace is a five star palace hotel that looks like it has stepped out of a fantasy world. It is spread over an area of 1.5 hectares right in the middle of Lake Pichola. It was built in the year 1743 by …

Haldighati

Haldighati is located at a distance of 40 KM from Udaipur. Haldighati, a famous battlefield and a pass in Aravali Mountains connecting districts of Rajsamand and Pali in Rajasthan, the battle took place here on 18th June, 1576 between Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar and Mughal army of Akbar of Delhi. Was made popular by the heroic deeds of Maharana Pratap Singh, a historic warrior from Mewar and his devoted warhorse, Chetak. Haldighati is believed to have received its name due to its yellow sand that resembles turmeric, or haldi in Hindi. A recently constructed memorial of Maharana Pratap is the major attraction at Haldighati.

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Murud Janjira Fort

Murud-Janjira fort is located about 60 km away from Alibaug (Alibagh), 165 Km from Mumabi, Maharashtra. Janjira fort is one of the strongest marine forts of India, situated on a rock of oval shape near the town of Murud, about 165 kms south of Mumbai. The word ‘Janjira’ is a derived from the Arabic word Jazira for island. The fort is reachable by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty.

Janjira Fort History
Janjira fort is located in a small coastal village Murud, for the same reason the fort is known as Murud-Janjira. Murud is situated to the south of Alibagh …

Government Museum of Chennai

The Government Museum of Chennai is one of the most popular sightseeing pots in the city. It is deemed to be one of the oldest museums of India, as its inception dates back to the Colonial rule. There is a historical tale behind the origin of this Museum. In 1846 AD, the Madras Literary Society debated the proposal of establishing the museum. Finally, the proposal was approved by the Court of Directors of the East India Company in London. Chennai Government Museum has a sprawling complex and is sponsored by the State Government.

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Forts in Goa

The forts in Goa offer journeys into the past, when easterners and westerners fought to take over this beautiful piece of land. Be it the wonderful Portuguese architecture or the equally enchanting Indian one. With a history that speaks of several rulers, it is little wonder that one finds forts in Goa. Certain witnesses of the past, in form of forts, still remain. There are a few forts in Goa that have stood the test of time and have a lot to say of the years gone , the forts of Goa are a must see.

Chapora Fort
The Portuguese had won their rule in Goa but the threat from the …