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New Delhi is the capital of India and one of the world’s most historic cities. For history buffs, Delhi is a virtual paradise with tons and tons of amazing monuments and sights. If you are traveling to this part of the world, make sure that you don’t miss out these historic sights:
1. Jama Masjid
Located in the heart of Old Delhi, the Jama Masjid is the biggest mosque in India. Built by emperor Shah Jahen in the 16th century, this red sandstone mosque has a huge dome and four towering minarets. Old Delhi, is the oldest part of Delhi and has a history of its own. Make sure that you walk around this place and take in the sights and sounds that it has to offer. Continue Reading »
There is no shortage of beautiful scenic beaches in Tamil Nadu State, in southern India, with its typical tropical climate. The beaches on this long coast line of the Deccan Peninsula vary from the crowded ‘fun time’ beaches in Chennai like the Marina and the Elliots beaches to those like Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, and Rameswaram beaches which are both popular tourist sites and places of historical importance also. Tamil Nadu also has beach resorts like the VGP Golden Beach which is an ideal ‘fun spot’ for the tiny tots and the family, and also a place where business conferences are conducted by large corporate houses. Tamil Nadu also enjoys the advantage of having an excellent infrastructure which makes travelling from one corner of the state to the other quite easy, with its air, rail, and road networks.
If we were to take Mahabalipuram, a beach with rock carvings dating back to the 6th century AD, it is just 1 hour’s travel by car from the Chennai City Airport. The same applies to the VGP Golden Beach which is even closer and almost within the city. Most of the beaches in this state are picnic spots and typical family holidaying destinations. Continue Reading »
