621. Gorakhpur, has a rich history and is culturally significant
December 11, 2012
Gorakhpur has a rich history and also is culturally significant. It is the birth place of the King Chandra Gupta Maurya who belonged to Maurya dynasty. It is also believed that Gautam Buddha who founded Budhhism renounced his royal clothing at the bank of river Rapti close to Gorakhpur before starti...
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622. Belgaum-Located in state of Karnataka in south India
December 11, 2012
Situated at the Western Ghats, the city is a scenic place and has quite a bit to offer its visiting tourists. One can visit the famous Jamboti Falls & Gokak Falls. The tourists can also visit Navilutirtha, a low valley known for its magnificent view situated very close to Belgaum. The other attract...
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623. Ajmer-a well-known religious destination in Rajasthan
December 11, 2012
The famous Taragarh Fort which is one of the country’s oldest hill forts surrounds the city from all sides. It is at the summit of the Taraga?h Hill providing a breathtaking view of the city below. Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of the great Sufi Saint Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti. Located at the...
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624. Vijayawada - land of natural beauty and architectural glory
December 11, 2012
The third largest city in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is a popular tourist destination. It is the biggest city of Krishna district and is known for its natural beauty and scenic views. Vijayawada is located on the banks of the River Krishna and is surrounded by the Krishna river...
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625. Trichy - the ancient town of Tamil Nadu
December 11, 2012
Trichy or Tiruchirapalli is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu in the southern part of Indian. It is located about 300 km away from the state capital Chennai and is about 400 km away from Kanyakumari – the southernmost point of the country. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli Dis...
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626. Thane - the charming lake city
December 11, 2012
Thane is one of the oldest cities in India located in the state of Maharashtra. It is also the administrative headquarters of Thane District. It is also important because the first train to run in India started at boree bunder which is now called the Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus to Thane. Thane is al...
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627. Siliguri - the land of tea and timber
December 11, 2012
Siliguri is an important city located in the Indian state of West Bengal and is one of the prime trade centers of the state. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and is known for its tea and timber industry. The city is located at the foot of the Eastern Himalayas which forms the lan...
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628. Lava - The quiet, scenic village of Darjeeling
December 11, 2012
Lava is a small village located in the Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal in the east of India. It is situated at an altitude of 7200 ft and is at a distance of 32 km away from Kalimpong. A silent sleeping village a decade back, Lava has turned out as a popular tourist destination in In...
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629. Jamshedpur - the steel city
December 11, 2012
Situated on the Chota Nagpur plateau of the state of Jharkhand, Jamshedpur is the one of the largest cities of India. Located in the East Singhbhum district, it was previously under the township of Sakchi, and was later re-named Jamshedpur in 1919. The city is surrounded by the beautiful Dalma Hill...
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630. Guwahati - the gateway to the North-East
December 11, 2012
Often referred to as the gateway to the country’s north-east, Guwahati is the largest city in the northeastern state of Assam in India. The city is the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India, and is one of the fastest developing cities of the country. Being the commercial capital of Assam,...
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