Tobo tourism

Tobo tourism
Tabo is a small town in the Lahaul and Spiti district on the banks of the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The town lies on the road

between Rekong Peo and Kaza (alternative spelling: Kaja), the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti. The town surrounds a Buddhist monastery

which, according to legend, is said to be over a thousand years old. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his desire to retire to Tabo,

since he maintains that the Tabo Monastery is one of the holiest. In 1996, HH the Dalai Lama conducted the Kalachakra initiation ceremony in

Tabo, which coincided with the millennium anniversary celebrations of the Tabo monastery. The ceremony was attended by thousands of Buddhists

from across the world. The temples within the monastery complex in Tabo have a plethora of wall paintings and mud statues. The Archaeological

Survey of India (ASI) attempted to restore some paintings that were ravaged by time, but were not very successful. Photography, however, is not

permitted inside the monastery. There are a few hotels in Tabo, of which the Banjara Camps retreat is the most luxurious. The temperatures here

plummet at night. There are other hotels and hostels like Tashi Gangsar, Menthok Dumra at Tabo, including the monastery's own guest houses.

Akshardham
Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.
The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.

Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.

For the first time ever in the world witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan Akshardham through its mandir, exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions.

Kurnool Tourism

Kurnool district is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of the western- central part of the state. The city of Kurnool is the

capital and the central hub of the district. The town is a simple place with a many interesting sites. It is small towns charm with many

temples, palaces and ancient monuments.

For the traveler who is interested in ancient architecture and historical monuments, Kurnool has many such places. The ruins of the medieval

fort built during the Vijayanagar Empire have ancient Persian and Arabic inscriptions. The Kondareddy Buruz which is protected by the Ancient

Monuments Preservation Act and the tomb of Abdul Wahab are interesting places to visit. The remains of the palace of Gopal Raju the last Hindu

king can also be found in Kurnool. The summer palace of the rulers of Kurnool built during the 16th century is another historical site in the

town. The flood protection wall in Kurnool is considered a feat of engineering and forms the nucleus of the fort wall along the river bank.

Some of the important temples in Kurnool are the Peta Anjanyeswami temple, the Nagareswarswami temple, the Venugopalsawami temple, and the new

Shirdi Sai Baba temple.

Patna Tourism

Situated on the Southern banks of the Ganges, Patna, the capital of Bihar, has a rich history behind it. There are other four rivers that join the Ganges in Patna. These are Ghaghara, Gandak, Punpun and Sone.

The city is located at an altitude of 53 metres. Patna has one of the world’s longest bridges in the world, the Mahatma Gandhi Setu on the River Ganga. In terms of population, Patna is the second largest city of eastern India.

The history of Patna can be traced back to 493 BC, when a king of the Magadha empire, Ajathashatru, fortified the then called Pataligrama. His son, Udayi continued the dynasty and developed the village into a town and thus, Pataliputra was formed.

Later, Pataliputra was ruled by many dynasties, the most important of which is the Mauryan empire, under which was developed. It was also the capital of the Magadha Empire under the Haryanka, Nanda, Gupta, Mauryan, Pala, Sunga and Suri dynasties.

Under the reign of the Mauryan dynasty, kings Chandragupta Maurya and Asoka were responsible for turning Patna into an educational and cultural hub. Many foreign travellers including Megasthenes and Fa Hien had visited Pataliputra and had expressed immense praise for the city.

Aurangabad named after Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor, is a city in Maharashtra. Aurangabad means ‘Built by the Throne’. Being a tourist hub, the city has many historical monuments of great importance. The monuments of Ajanta and Ellora shows the cultural heritage and is declared as World heritage site by UNESCO.

In the year 1681, Aurangzeb became the Mughal Emperor and he used Aurangabad as the base for his campaigns. He died in 1707 and his tomb is located at Khultabad, a small town near the city of Aurangabad which is also a popular tourist spot of the state.

Many beautiful Mughal monuments can be seen in Aurangabad. The most famous being the Bibi-ka-Maqbara resembling the Taj Mahal. This monument is Aurangazeb's wife’s burial chamber. Behind this monument is a small archaeological museum also of tourist interest.

There is plentiful evidence to conceive that Aurangabad was formulated as a merchandising hub about four centuries ago. It is because of the fact that the city lies on a major trade route that connects India's sea and land ports to the Deccan area which is known as the ‘Silk Route’.

Things to do in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is also famous for its folk music and dances which have been widely appreciated around the globe. Among tourist attractions, the Jaisalmer Fort is the most famous one. Built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal, Jaisalmer Fort is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles. It is inhabited even now and about a quarter of the population of the city live in the fort premises.

Patwon-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli are other attractions of the city. The Desert Festival which is held over three days in January, every year, provides an insight into the culture, folk songs and dance of Jaisalmer. Sand dunes, Jain temples, palaces and a colourful display of the art and craft of the destination draw a large number of people, from within the country and outside as well. Tourists can also try various attractive packages options to tour Jaisalmer.

The best time to visit Jaisalmer is between the months of October to February. Those visiting in January can be a part of the Desert Festival, which is held for three days during this time.


Travelling to Jaisalmer
To reach Jaisalmer by air, the nearest airport is at Jodhpur at a distance of 285 km. Jodhpur is connected to Delhi and Jaipur by air. The other nearest airport which is an international airport is at Delhi, well connected with all main cities in India and important international cities. From these airports, buses are available to Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer Railway Station is the chief railway station in the western railway zone. Connected to Jodhpur and other cities in India, Jaisalmer Railway Station, the journey takes about six hours for journey.

Jaisalmer is connected by buses from Jaipur, Bikaner and Ajmer. It is also well connected by train to Lalgarh, Bikaner, Delhi and Jod

Manesar

Manesar is part of the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi and lies in the Gurgaon District in Haryana. It is famous for the Sultanpur Bird

Sanctuary, which is inhabited by more than 250 bird species. Another major attraction in the region is the Damdama Lake which is popular for

activities like hot air ballooning, parasailing, kayaking, rock climbing and angling. Over 190 species of native and migratory birds can be

spotted near the lake.

The Mata Sheetala Devi temple at Manesar is known for the festival celebrated during the month of Chaitra (March-April). The famous Sohna

Sulphur Springs, located near the Damdama Lake, has temperature ranging from 460 Celsius to 510 Celsius and is believed to cure skin diseases.

Situated on the lower Aravalli Ranges, Manesar lies on a hilltop. Besides the idyllic beauty of the Aravalli Ranges, Manesar has many places of

tourist interest. Some among these tourist attractions overlap with Gurgaon. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Damdama Lake and Mata Sheetala Devi

Temple are the well known tourist spots at Manesar. From Manesar, excursions can be taken to the outskirts of Gurgaon to visit Sohna and also

to the town of Nuh, where the tomb of Sheikh Musa is located.