Saturday, March 26, 2011

Tourist spots in Punjab: Top ten Tourist destinations of Punjab


Tourist spots in Punjab: Top ten Tourist destinations in Punjab
Punjab one of the major Tourist spot s in India, Punjab, the land of five rivers is situated in the north west of India. Punjab is popularly known as Granary of India. What make Punjab the most beautiful tourist destination in India is its numerous ancient monuments, gurudwaras, temples, ashrams, serene lakes, sacred shrines, museums, and wildlife sanctuaries, which are home to many rare species of animals and migratory birds.
  
Punjab is apt tourist spot for those who are interested in ancient civilization, heritage, culture, and spirituality. Major Tourist spots in Punjab include Amritsar, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ropar, Bhatinda, Pathankot, Muktsar, Hoshiarpur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala and Kapurthala. In thes touris sites of Punjab the tourism department of Punjab Organises folk shows and cultural programs every year, which draw a large number of domestic and international tourists.

Major Tourist attractions of Punjab

  • Golden temple(Harmander Sahib)
  • Wagah Border
  • Jallian Wala Bagh
  • The Historical Banyan Tree( Shaheedi Bohr)
  • Mahakaleshwar Temple At Kalanaur
  • Ram Bagh
  • Ram Tirath
  • Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora Sahib
  • Qila Mubarak
  • Rose Garden

Tamil Nadu Tourism : Major Tourist spots in Chennai (Tamil Nadu)


Major Tourist spots in Chennai (Tamil Nadu)



Chennai old Madras Popularly regarded as the "Gateway to the South India, Chennai once a fishing village, now the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is a hot Tourist destination in the Southern India.


Chennai is well known for its culture and Hospitality, Chennai is airy, spacious with verdant green and beaches. Tourist spots in Chennai include, historic temples, Ancient churches which are believed to be of time of apostle long beaches. The temple of Triplicane and another in Mylapore one of the most visited tourist spots in Tamil Nadu.


Major Tourist spots of Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

 

Fort St. George

Fort St. George oldest church in India and the major tourist attraction of Chennai, which was built by the British during 1640 AD. The church was named St George in memory of the patron saint of England. What make the church a tourist hub is The fort houses St. Mary's Church and fort museum. St. Mary's Church. St George church is the oldest Anglian Church in India


The Marina Beach

Marina Beach in Chennai is the longest tourist beach in the country and the second largest in the world. The wide sandy foreshore of Marine beach makes it favorite spot for tourists from across the globe.What make the Marina beach a memorable tourist spot in Tamil Nadu is the memorials and statues, morning walk, joggers' track, lovers' spot, aquarium, etc.,


Kapaleswarar Temple

Kapaleswarar Temple, temple built during the pallava period (8 th century). The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple Gopuram is the best example for Dravidian Architecture. This temple has some most beautiful sculptures; along with the bronze idols of 63 Saivaite Saints (Nayanmars) which adorn the outer courtyard are rare specimens


Major Tourist attraction of Tamil Nadu

  • Sri Parthasarathy Temple
  • Guindy National Park
  • Kalakshetra
  • MGR Film City
  • Birla Planetarium
  • Valluvar Kottam
  • The Government Museum
  • San Thome Cathedral Basilica
Tourist Place in Tamil Nadu