"of National Political Conference saw the merger of social organisations in eight states into the Popular Front of India. Along with the state presidents of NDF Kerala, MNP Tamil Nadu and KFD Karnataka which had already merged with Popular Front, heads of social organisations in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Manipur joined hands on the dais with the Popular Front chairman. The PFI and its allies conducted a freedom parade on 15 August in 2009 and 2010 in celebration of Indian Independence Day. The national flag was carried in front of the parade, and orchestra bands played patriotic"
"Panaji Panaji also known as Panjim, () is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi River estuary in the Ilhas de Goa sub-district (taluka). With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panjim is Goa's largest Urban agglomeration, ahead of Margão and Vasco da Gama. Panjim has terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches, and a riverside promenade. There are avenues lined with gulmohar, acacia and other trees. The Baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located overlooking"
"Yanam. Pondicherry is the Capital of this Union Territory and one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Pondicherry has been described by National Geographic as ""a glowing highlight of subcontinental sojourn"". The city has many colonial buildings, churches, temples, and statues, which, combined with the systematic town planning and the well-planned French-style avenues, still preserve much of the colonial ambiance. The state of Punjab is renowned for its cuisine, culture and history. Punjab has a vast public transportation and communication network. Some of the main cities in Punjab are Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Pathankot and Ludhiana. Nabha is"
"Tourism in Punjab, India The state of Punjab is renowned for its cuisine, culture and history. Punjab has a vast public transportation and communication network. Some of the main cities in Punjab are Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Pathankot and Ludhiana. is known for the combines made here while Patiala is known for the historical forts. Punjab also has a rich Sikh religious history. Wagah (Punjabi (Gurmukhi): ਵਾਹਗਾ, Hindi: वाघा, Urdu: واہگہ) is a village situated near a road border crossing, goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India,[1] and lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities"
"Indoor Complex is planned in Campal besides the existing football ground. The Don Bosco college football grounds on General Bernardo Guedes road has been long a long established sports field in the city. Panjim is twinned with: Panaji Panaji also known as Panjim, () is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi River estuary in the Ilhas de Goa sub-district (taluka). With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panjim is Goa's largest Urban agglomeration, ahead of Margão and Vasco da Gama. Panjim"
"Tourism in Rajasthan Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture with its slogan 'Padharo mahare desh'. Every third foreign tourist visiting India travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces"
"blue city in rajasthan Tourism in Rajasthan Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture with its slogan 'Padharo mahare desh'. Every third foreign tourist visiting India travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many"
"Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Pharal village in the Pundri sub-tehsil of Kaithal district in Haryana state. Pharal village is located between Pundri and Dhand in Kaithal district 24 kilometres (15 mi) away from district headquarter Kaithal and is 34 kilometres (21 mi) to Kurukshetra city Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla, the state capital, is very popular"
"by the National Commission on Population based on the 12 Indicators. Panaji is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is its largest city. The historic city of Margao still exhibits the cultural influence of the Portuguese, who first landed in the early 16th century as merchants and conquered it soon thereafter. Goa is a former Portuguese province; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship"
"popular tourist attraction in Kila Raipur near Ludhiana. Shahpur kandi fort, Ranjit sagar lake and Muktsar Temple also popular attractions in Pathankot. Rajasthan, literally meaning """"Land of the Kings"""", is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Western India. The vast sand dunes of the Thar Desert attract millions of tourists from around the globe every year. Attractions: Originally known as Suk-Heem, which in the local language means ""peaceful home"". Sikkim was an independent kingdom till the year 1974, when it became a part of the Republic of India. The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok, located approximately 105 kilometres"
"Tourism in Uttar Pradesh Situated in the northern part of India, bordering with the capital of India New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular and an established tourist destination for both Indians and non-Indians alike in India. The most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh contains a large number of historical monuments and places of religious significance. Geographically, Uttar Pradesh is very diverse, with Himalayan foothills in the extreme north and the Gangetic Plain in the centre. It is also home of India's most visited sites, the Taj Mahal, and Hinduism's holiest city, Varanasi. Kathak, one of"
"the rest of India. On India's Independence Day (15 August) celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom. The Republic Day Parade. Religious festivals include Diwali (the festival of light), Maha Shivaratri, and Ganesh chaturthi is most festival in village Teej, Durga Puja, Holi, Budha baba, Raksha Bandhan. ""Vasant Panchami"" (the Spring Festival) is held every year in Ranhera. Ranhera is mainly connected to other major sites through roads and rail network. People commute to Delhi by rail from Palwal, Khurja and Vear. Khurja is around 27 km from Ranhera and Palwal is around 38"
"million foreign tourist arrivals in 2014. Maharashtra boasts of a large number of popular and revered religious venues that are heavily frequented by locals as well as out-of-state visitors. Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra. Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are the four UNESCO World Heritage sites in Maharashtra and are highly responsible for the development of Tourism in the state. Mumbai, its capital, is the most popular cosmopolitan city in India, and a great place to experience modern India. Mumbai is famous for Bollywood, the world's largest film industry. In addition, Mumbai is"
"presently live in Bhilwara and visit this place occasionally. Paner Paner is a village in Ajmer district in Rajasthan. This village is associated with the folk-deity Tejaji, as it was his sasural. Tejaji was married to Pemal, daughter of Raimal of Jhanjhar gotra. Raimal was the chieftain of this village and popularly known as Mehta or Mutha. The historical Paner village is now abandoned and the present Paner village is situated 1 km south of it. There is a temple of Tejaji at Paner in which three statues are placed. People believe that a statue of Tejaji came out from"
"LMB Hotel Lakshmi Misthan Bhandar Hotel, popularly known as just LMB, is a well-known hotel, restaurant and sweet shop in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. Established in 1954, it is located in downtown Jaipur in Johari Bazar. The hotel is said to be the first three star hotel of the state. Today, it is most known for its restaurant and mithai shop (sweet shop), which are a popular tourist attraction, serving traditional sweets like ""paneer ghewar"", and the sweet lassi, apart from snacks, like samosa, chaat and Aloo tikki. In 1727, when by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II,"
"areas of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand state, India. Kantatoli Colony/Netaji Nagar is famous for its cultural events and especially for the Durga Puja celebrations. It was set up to rehabilitate the refugees from East Bengal after the partition. The culture of East Bengal still thrives here. AG Co-Operative Colony includes A.G.Colony Kadru both are coming under the society of A.G Office Employees Housing Society is becoming very expensive locality in Ranchi. Children Park in new AG cooperative colony is the budding ground for fresh cricketing talent. Other Localities: Neighbourhoods of Ranchi Ranchi () is the capital city of Jharkhand"
"under 6 years of age. Panna, India Panna is a town and a municipality in Panna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for its diamond mines. It is the administrative center of Panna District. Panna was a Gond settlement until the 13th or 17th century(cite reference), when the Gondi were defeated by the Chandelas they migrated to other parts of Madhya Pradesh. Until that date, there were many rulers of the area. The famous mandir of Padmavatipuri Dham, adorned with divine lustre, is located in Panna town at the centre of Vindhyachal in Madhya Pradesh."
"including ponies, electric vehicles and palkis operated by 2 or 4 persons. Many pilgrims visit from the northern Indian states to get the blessings of Mahmaya Bala Sundari. A Trust is also run by Mandir Maa Bala Sundari Trust, Sudhowala. Transport options include: Hindi is the primary and official language, other languages spoken in the region are English, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, Tibetan. After becoming the capital, there has been continuous growth in education, communication and transport. As the state capital, Dehradun is home to many government institutions. Dehradun is renowned all over India for its educational institutions. Buses are identified"
"for ""Paan"" and you can see acres of Panmalas (Pan Growing Fields) in and around Arag, leading some visitors to describe the area as an open greenhouse. The pan is sent across India, with the majority going to Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Mumbai. Arag is considered to be the business center of the eastern part of Miraj, located just 6 km from Karnataka Border. The town has temples built to Ganesh, Vitthal, Yallamma Devi, Mahadev (one modern and one ancient), Maruti, and a number of other deities. During the Yatra, an annual pilgrimage held on 26 January, many people visit"
"industry in India with an annual growth rate of 16%. In 2015, the number of domestic arrivals was at 333.5 million making the state the most popular tourist destination in the country, and foreign arrivals numbered 4.68 million, the highest in the country, making it the most popular state for tourism in the country. Tamil Nadu with a GDP of $150 billion is the second largest economy of the country and Tourism is one of the main sources of its revenue. Tourism in the state is promoted by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation headquartered in the capital city of"
"international tourists with facilities for golf, swimming and tennis as well as a large hall for holding conferences. The Indian Tourist Development Corporation (ITDC) was subsequently asked to take up the venture. Sharma was also actively involved in the administrative committee of the Hindu Jagannath temple in Puri. He subsequently transferred to Madhya Pradesh since the Odisha climate did not suit his health. During his career, Panditji travelled to Switzerland, the UK, the USSR, Germany, USA, and a number of other European countries Pandiji died on 22 February 1993 because of gradual declining health and old age. Huge numbers of"
"Paniya, Purna, Rampura, Ratan Mahal, and Surpaneshwar. Gujarat has some of the major mountain ranges of India, including Aravalli, Sahyadri (Western Ghats), Vindhya and Saputara. Apart from this Gir hills, Barda, Jessore, Chotila, etc. are situated in different parts of Gujarat. Girnar is the tallest peak and Saputara is the only hill-station in the state. In the early 1980s, palaeontologists found dinosaur bones and fossils of at least 13 species Balasinor in Kheda District. Gujarat is one of the most popular states in India for tourism with an annual footfall of 19.81 million tourists in 2010–11. It offers scenic beauty"
"the monuments and the gardens in the complex. Special festivals such as the Baisakhi (spring) festival in April and the Mango festival in June and July are major attractions at the gardens. Pinjore, where the Bhimadevi temple complex is located, is approachable by road, rail and air from all parts of the country. It is well connected with Chandigargh, which is the capital region of both Haryana and Punjab states and a Union Territory administered by the Government of India, at a road distance of . It is from Kalka, on the road to Shimla. Its distance from other major"
"Baldara Baldara is a town in western India located in state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarters of the Gram panchayat. Baldara is located 310 kilometers (193 mi) southeast of the state capital, Jaipur, and 32 kilometers (20 mi) northwest of Baran, at 25°14'39.18""N 76°17'12.44""E. The town is bounded on the east, north, south by Baran district & in west by Kota district. → Baldara is known for the Kali Sindh, one of the most attractive rivers in the state. -> Baldara has a Hanuman temple known as Balaji of Kheda which is famous for its ancient beauty and"
"the hinterlands of Maharashtra, the majestic Western Ghats, into the Deccan Plateau and Konkan regions of a vast and diverse continent. This itinerary includes visits to some of the most prominent & unexplored destinations of west-central India, with a trip to the holy city of Nashik, now also India's wine capital to the unrivaled Ajanta & Ellora Caves the historical city of Kolhapur with its many experiences, to Goa, India's most popular holiday destination; a visit to the holy city of Ratnagiri. Now, moving from premier metropolis toward the capital city New Delhi through the Royal culture of Rajasthan at"
"Tourism in Puducherry Pondicherry is the capital city of The Union Territory of Puducherry and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. A French colony until 1954, this coastal town retains a number of colonial buildings, churches, statues, and systematic town planning, as well as urban architecture of the local Tamil style. As such the town has been dubbed ""The Europe of India"". The town struggles to preserve what little remains of the ambiance once created by this unique mix of cultural heritage. It nevertheless draws tourists from around the world and from across India. Pondicherry"
"district. Shikharji temple at parasnath (Giridih) is known for its serene beauty. Densely covered in forest, the state has many wildlife sanctuaries including Topchanchi wildlife sanctuary and Palamu wildlife sanctuary. Karnataka has been ranked as fourth most popular destination for tourism among states of India. It has the highest number of national protected monuments in India, at 507. Kannada dynasties like Kadambas, Western Gangas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagaras and the Kingdom of Mysore ruled from what is today Karnataka. They built great monuments to Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. These monuments are preserved at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Hampi, Lakshmeshwar, Sudi,"
"Tourism in North East India Northeast India consists of the eight states Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. This article covers tourist attractions in the Northeast region of India. Other national parks Other hills Other lakes The living root bridges of Cherrapunji aren’t built — they are grown over hundreds of years, in the rainforest of Cherrapunji. They are alive, growing and gaining strength over time. They are also present in Laitkynsew, and Nongriat. Madan Kamdev is a famous archaeological site in Kamrup district of Assam. This site has ruins of huge and small temples scattered"
"Sunheri Mahal etc. Aurangabad has good connectivity by air, road, and railways. Maharashtra attracts many tourists from different states and the foreigner and was the fourth most visited state by domestic tourists in the country ""Aurangabad"" is the tourism capital of Maharashtra. With a tradition of producing the best Oranges, this city is known as the ""City of Oranges"". Nagpur is also known as the second greenest city in India due to a number of trees in the city. The tourism in Nagpur is due to a large number of National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries surrounding Nagpur. All of these sanctuaries have"
"Paradesi Synagogue are also visited. cities like Kozhikode (Land of Zamorins) and Alappuzha(called the ""Venice of the East"") are also popular destinations. Tourism plays an important role in the state's economy. Kerala is also a preferred destination for night dwellers and the nightlife districts in Trivandrum, Kovalam, Varkala and Kochi are the major centres. Along with tourism there is also a new trend of domestic pilgrimage tourism visible in Kerala in recent years during the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season and round the year to temples such as Padmanabhaswamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram, Guruvayur Temple Thrissur etc. In a state of 32 million"
"temple). Numerous beaches, adventure tourism sites, amusement parks and water parks also add to the tourism potential of the state. Mumbai is India's largest city (by population) and is the financial and commercial capital of India as it generates 6.16% of the total GDP. It serves as an economic hub of India, contributing 10% of factory employment, 25% of industrial output, 33% of income tax collections, 60% of customs duty collections, 20% of central excise tax collections, 40% of India's foreign trade and in corporate taxes. Along with the rest of India, Mumbai has witnessed an economic boom since the"
"Chennai Chennai (; also known by its former name Madras or ) is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is the biggest cultural, economic and educational centre of south India. According to the 2011 Indian census, it is the sixth most populous city and fourth-most populous urban agglomeration in India. The city together with the adjoining regions constitute the Chennai Metropolitan Area, which is the 36th-largest urban area by population in the world. Chennai is among the most visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was"
"(increasing from 2007) about 70%. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation provides travel facility from state capital Patna to visit Bodh circuit (Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesaria, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sarnath), Jain Circuit (Rajgir, Pawapuri) and Sikh Circuit in Bihar. The economy of the city mainly depends upon tourism and supplemented by agriculture.A large number of luxurious resorts and hotels are located in Rajgir to serve the tourists.In addition, Rajgir is located near the tourism spots like Nalanda,Pawapuri and Kundalpur. Rajgir ranks top in Bihar,in reference to revenue collected by tourism. An ordinance factory of Indian Defence Service,only of its kind in"