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Indraprastha, the city made famous by the Mahabharata. Since then, the areas in and around Delhi have been favored by one ruler or the other and the Delhi that we know today is an aggregation of all these cities - some old, some new, some long forgotten and in ruins... More"] Text[1]=["Shekhawati","The semi arid Thar

desert region of Shekhawati combines together numerous small and medium sized towns and villages that were once inhabited by people who loved to paint events and scenes on walls. Today, the Shekhawati region encompasses within its boundaries some extremely valuable cultural and historical heritage... More"] Text[2]=["Bikaner","This city lies on

the northern point on the triangle of desert cities. Bikaner is another royal walled city dating back to 1486 AD. It was a major trade center as it stood on the ancient silk route which linked Central Asia and North India with the Gujarat seaports. Other outside influences were minimal and this city was able to keep its medieval flavor alive... More"] Text[3]=["Jaisalmer","Rising from the

heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with all its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan... More"] Text[4]=["Jodhpur","At best it is a

doorway to the wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain and thorny trees. The home of the Rathores - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan. They conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi and Kannauj. In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed descent... More"] Text[5]=["Udaipur","In all Hindustan

there is no more picturesque a city than which Udai Singh, when driven from Chittorgarh, founded amongst the mountains - said King George V, visiting Udaipur in 1905. Udaipur, the city of the Suryavansi Rajputs, hidden amongst the hills that encompass the great Pichola Lake -- has been called the Venice of the East... More"] Text[6]=["Pushkar","For a devout Hindu

Pushkar is a very important pilgrim centre, for one visit to this holy place in a lifetime is highly prescribed. Brahma forms the great Hindu trilogy of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, each symbolising the lifecycle of birth, preservation and destruction. Brahma the creator is depicted as of four bearded heads and four hands each holding a book of Vedas (knowledge)... More"] Text[7]=["Jaipur","This famous city is

the capital of Rajasthan and has earned universal renown as the Pink City, and pink it is, with beautiful constructed palaces, havelis and forts.

Tall, rugged men with handle-bar whiskers sport bright pink turbans. Jaipur which means the city of victory was built exactly 273 years back and is 262 km by road from Delhi (Capital of India)... More"] Text[8]=["Agra","Agra is the one of

the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over centuries... More"] Text[9]=["Orchha","Orchhas grandeur

has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages. In this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular."] Text[10]=["Khajuraho","If you want to

acquaint yourself with the rich history, culture, architecture and mysticism of India, a tour to Khajuraho will come to your help. Khajuraho is known the world over for its rock cut sculptures and gorgeous temples. These temples are divided into three groups namely the Western group, the Eastern Group and the Southern Group... More"] Text[11]=["Varanasi","Come to the abode

of Lord Shiva – Varanasi. One of the most ancient cities in the world, Vanarasi has something in the air that spells divinity itself with all its religiosity and reverence. Veneration for Varanasi or Kashi has existed from time immortal attracting a lot of tourists from all over the world in search of his share of salvation... More"] Text[12]=["Kathmandu","It is said that king

Gun Kamdev founded Kathmandu in the year 723 AD. If you go by the legend, the area was a lake in the past. A Buddhist deity named Manjushri liked the place and wanted habitation there. The Buddhist god then bifurcated the hill to the south and allowed the water to flow out. As the water flowed out, the region became habitable... More"] Text[13]=["Bhaktapur","locally known by

Khwopa—is world renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture and indigenous lifestyle. For its majestic monuments, colorful festivals and the native Newars best known for their long history of craftsmanship, the ancient city is also variously known as the City of Culture, the Living Heritage and Nepals Cultural Gem. Given such unequaled opulence in ancient art and culture... More"] Text[14]=["Nagarkot","Nagarkot is 32

kilometres east of Kathmandu, on the northeast edge of the Valley at an elevation of 2,175m. It is best to view the mountains in the early morning because it is more likely to be clear. There is a viewing tower next to the Club Himalaya Resort, where you get good views that has a coffee shop where you can sit inside. Many of the hotels also have good views... More"] Text[15]=["Dhulikhel","A 45-minute drive

from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel offers the best views of the north-eastern Himalaya. Dhulikhel is situated at the foothills of the Panchkhal valley, about 21 miles east of Kathmandu on the Chinese-built Arniko Highway which leads to Tibet. On the way one passes Banepa, another former medieval city-kingdom that once boasted of diplomatic relations with Chinas Ming dynasty... More"] Text[16]=["Ranakpur","Renowned for some

marvelous carve temples in Amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the community .96 km from Udaipur, these temples were created in the 15th century A.D. during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed with a wall. The central Chaumukh or four faced temple is dedicated to the venerated the Tirthankara Rishabhji. Open on all four sides... More"] Text[17]=["Kumbhalgarh","Cradled in the cluster

of thirteen mountain peaks of the Aravali ranges, the formidable medieval citadel- Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the past glory. Rising from a prominent ridge, 1914 metres high from the sea level, the fort was built in 15th century AD by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63 AD) and is the principal fortification after Chittaurgarh, lying 90 km north-west of Udaipur... More"] Text[18]=["Bharatpur","Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

is a popular countryside for international tourists, which is one reason to place this picturesque composition of flora and fauna in the world tourist map. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park lies 5kms to the south of the city center of Bharatpur in Rajasthan., which is located 50 km to the west of Agra. The name Keoladeo, is derived from the name of an ancient Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva... More"] Text[19]=["Ghana National Park","Keoladeo National Park

is situated in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. It is also known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Keoladeo National Park /wildlife Sanctuary is famous as bird's paradise, with over 380 resident and migrant species of birds, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also an excellent place to spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar... More"] Text[20]=["Panna National Park","Panna is situated in

the Vindhyan Range and spreads over Panna and Chhatarpur districts in the northern part of the Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) State of India. One of the most significant ecological aspects of the Reserve is that the district Panna makes the northern most boundary of natural distribution of teak and the eastern limits of teak-kardhai mixed forests... More"] Text[21]=["Deogarh","Deogarh Mahal of Rajasthan

is an impressive palace built in the 17th century. Surrounded by the Aravallis and speckled with lakes, the palace presents a magnificent sight. The main attractions of the Deogarh Palace are its graying battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas, massive gateways and a rich collection of miniature paintings. Standing at a height of about 2100 ft above sea level, the palace was built by Rawat Dwarka Dasji as a family residence. A part of the Deogarh Palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel and is run by the royal family. The other half still houses the heirs of the Rawat family... "] Text[50]=["Chennai","Chennai is located near

the 13th north parallel and 80 degree longitude. The city stretches its 19 km length along the Coromandel coast and extends inland about 9 km at its widest. Its irregular shape covers about 172 sq km. It is a fairly low-lying strip of land, its highest point being only 60 m above sea level... More"] Text[51]=["Kanchipuram","Kalidasa has described,

it to be the best among the cities (Nagareshu Kanchi) just as Jati (jasmine) is the sweetest amongst the flowers, Rambha the most beautiful amongst women and Grihasthasrama the most ideal amongst the four asramas of human life. The king of Kanchi, Mahendravarman-I was a great scholar and musician, a man of great intelligence and also a great playwright. Yuan Chwang, the great Chinese traveler, visited the city in the 7th century and said that this city was 6 miles in circumference and that its people were famous for bravery and piety as well as for their love of justice and veneration for learning... More"] Text[52]=["Mahabalipuram","Tamilnadu is best known

for the hospitality shown towards, by every individual. This tendency of the people has made people visiting Tamilnadu more comfortable and secured. The people are sentimental and lone to be kind and generous. There are many qualities to speak about this state and its people. Tamilnadu has its own history right from the past. Tamil is one of the ancient languages. Tamil is also the source for the others neighboring Dravidian languages such as Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Thulu... More"] Text[53]=["Pondicherry","Situated on the Coromandel

coast, about 160 kms south of Chennai, lies the Union Territory of Pondicherry. The French ruled this territory for 300 years, and today, it stands as a living monument of the French culture in India. It is bound on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the other three sides by the South Arcot District of Tamil Nadu. About 150 kilometres south of Pondicherry, on the east coast, lies Karaikal, while Mahe is situated on the Malabar coast. Yanam is situated in the adjoining East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh... More"] Text[54]=["Tanjore","Tanjore is the Rice bowl

of Tamil Nadu and famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple was constructed more than thousand years ago by the King Rajarajan, is an architects marvel. It is a flourishing centre for bronze sculpture and painting. Thanjavur lies to the east of Trichy and has the reputation as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Tamil University, set up recently is situated here and is devoted to the growth of Tamil literature and language. One of the best temples in South India, the Brihadeeswarar Temple or the Big Temple built by the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola, is that dynasty's finest contribution to Dravidan temple architecture. "] Text[55]=["Tiruchirapalli","Tiruchirappalli or Trichy is

situated on the banks of the river Cauvery.It is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu and is named in the memory of a fight Lord Shiva had with a three-headed demon named Trisiras. It is a flourishing commercial center, well-known for its culture and tourism importance. Trichy is also famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys. This city was earlier ruled by the Cholas and later by the Pallavas. Trichy is a perfect amalgamation of tradition and modernity established around the Rock Fort. Apart from the Fort, there are several Churches, Colleges and Missions dating back to the 1760s. The town and its fort, now in Trichy were built by the Nayaks of Madurai. "] Text[56]=["Madurai","Madurai is one of the oldest

cities of India, with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the pre Christian era. The glory of Madurai returned in a diminished form in the earlier part of this millennium; it later on came under the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom after its ransack by the ravaging armies of Delhi (Malik Kafur). During the 16th and 18th centuries, Madurai was ruled by the Nayak Emperors, the foremost of whom was Tirumalai Nayakar... More"] Text[57]=["Rameshwaram","Rameswaram is an island

on the tip of Indian Peninsula and is connected to the mainland at Mandapam by rail. The town is in the Ramanathpuram district. It also known as the 'Varanasi of the south'. The city is a major pilgrimage center for Hindus, both Shaivites and Vaishnavaites. It is here Lord Rama offered thanks to Siva. The main attraction of the town is the Ramanathaswamy Temple,which is one of the most important temples in southern India. The temple happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is also connected by one of India's engineering wonders, the Indira Gandhi Bridge. "] Text[58]=["Kanyakumari","Kanyakumari district, which

lies in the southern most tip of Peninsular India, is famous for its majestic hills, virgin beaches, pristine rivers and meandering rivulets. The district has a fragrance of architecture culture and customs of neighboring Kerala mixed with the rich deep traditions, culture and architecture of Tamil Nadu. However, for want of promotional campaign and lack of basic amenities most of the tourists coming to this district return back after seeing just Kanyakumari and Padmanabhapuram Palace. It was at this juncture that the district administration decided to take up tourism promotion initiatives in a major way... More"] Text[59]=["Thiruvananthapuram","Thiruvananthapuram which

was previously called Trivandrum is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram became the capital of Raja of Travancore in 1750. The city gets its name from the word, Thiru-anantha-puram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity, reclines. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192sq.km... "] Style[0]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,51,1,0,"",""] Style[1]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","center","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,"","","","",""] Style[2]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","left","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,"","","","",""] Style[3]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","float","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,"","","","",""] Style[4]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","fixed","","","",200,"",2,2,1,1,"","","","",""] Style[5]=["white","black","#006699","#FFFFCC","","","","","","","","sticky","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,"","","","",""] Style[6]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","keep","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,"","","","",""] Style[7]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","","","",200,"",2,2,40,10,"","","","",""] Style[8]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","","","",200,"",2,2,10,50,"","","","",""] Style[9]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,51,0.5,75,"simple","gray"] Style[10]=["white","black","black","white","","","right","","Impact","cursive","center","",3,5,200,150,5,20,10,0,50,1,80,"complex","gray"] Style[11]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,51,0.5,45,"simple","gray"] Style[12]=["white","black","#000099","#E8E8FF","","","","","","","","","","",200,"",2,2,10,10,"","","","",""] applyCssFilter()