7 wonders of the world?

Recently more than 100 million people worldwide voted to name the new Seven Wonders of the World 2014. Never before in history have so many people taken part in a global decision.The winners are new 7 wonders for the year 2014 are

7 Wonders of the World 2014

#1. Great Wall of China

The largest monument ever constructed by human hands, the Great Wall spans 4,000 miles along what used to be the Inner Mongolian border. It was built to keep invading Mongols out of ancient China. 

Construction began in the 5th century B.C. At one point, it was the only man-made monument that could be seen also from space.This wall total length is about 7,300 km from east to west.



#2.Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This wonder from Brazil and its very famous place in this country.This statue is 125 feet tall, and its placement at the top of Corcovado Mountain makes it even more imposing. Designed in the 1920s by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it was built over a period of five years by a team of Brazilian experts led by Heitor da Silva Costa. It was inaugurated in 1931.it Is located 700 m. above sea level.
#3. Machu Picchu, Peru

—This wonder is located in Peru, it is build around 1450 A.D Built by an Incan Emperor Andes Mountains.It was swiftly abandoned thereafter, probably due to disease outbreaks. 

The city was never repopulated, and it remained undiscovered by Westerners until 1911.
#4. Taj Mahal, India

This wonder Located in india at Agra,build by Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor the memory of his beloved late wife in 1630 A.D, , Mumtaz Mahal.It is considered to be both the foremost example of Mughal (Indian Muslim) architecture and a symbol of love.
#5. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Colosseum is Located at Rome italy build in 70 – 82 A.D.it is most old wonder in the world in newest list,total capacity of this ground capable of seating around 50,000 spectators Used to celebrate glory of Roman Empire.
#6.Petra, Jordan

Petra means rock in Greek language.this temple build completely with rock and a great symbol of Engineering & Protection.Petra build around —9 B.C. – 40 A.D.this temple was amazing Water Technology and Tunnel systems its Great example of middle eastern ancient culture.
#7.Chichen Itza,Mexico

According to legend, Chichen Itza was the work of Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent), a warrior-priest of the Toltects.This pyramid is located at —Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico,buil before 800 A.D. This also called mayan temple and the most famous temple city of the Mayas.this temple Each of its four sides has 91 steps—one step for each day of the year, with the 365th day represented by the platform on the top.

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YOU DESERVE TO VISIT I The Taj! Once More!

One knows that ‘The Taj’ is one amongst the World’s Wonders!
One knows that it is one amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites!!
One knows The Taj as a legend of eternal love of an Emperor for his favourite Queen!!!



Well, ‘The Taj’ has distinctions much beyond just these!
Therefore, ‘The Taj’, surely, deserves your visit once and more!!!

 



Come, walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft & pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King. Come to unfold the pages from the past to churn the charm out of its mystique and enrich your imagination about this marvel of an epic in stone, The Taj!
The grace of perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well appointed gardens enhancing the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this mance of love, dedication and purity, ‘The Taj’!

Come take a dip into the saga of ‘The Taj’, culled out from no fiction but facts and unfurl a saga, which is set out of nothing but pure love!

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder! Probably for Taj Mahal, the axiom is just the other way round.The Taj is the beauty personified! The Taj displays its different moods through its varied shades. The Taj has as many shades as any kind of beauty can ever have! The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, golden when the moon shines and the intermediary variants during different hours of the day and during different seasons in a year.

Picturesque descriptions by the historians contemporary to the period of its making, the facts revealed by the scholars & archaeologists of today and the panoramic montage of the reasons behind its making are sketched with every step you would walk towards the mausoleum the next time you visit The Taj!

A look this time at the Taj will keep you indulged with thoughts superimposing your sight and would make you feel the presence of Shah Jahan, the Maker and Mumtaz Mahal, the Reason, as though walking along with you.

Whence its breathtaking splendour makes you wonder breathlessly and you tend to pause for a while but to continue staring at ‘The Taj’, you would sense them standing beside you!

If one has a heart that beats and that beat throbs to seek, the purity of love in galore! Surely one deserves a visit to ‘The Taj’, as much as ‘The Taj’ deserves your visit once, and more!

Come to ‘The Taj’ with blissful pride! Bring the saga come alive!! Come; fall in love, every time!!!
 
 

Visiting Hours - Taj Mahal Sunrise to Sunset (Friday Closed) also Other Monuments-from sunrise to sunset



Entry Fee For Taj Mahal

S.No. Tourist Type Amount (Rs.) (Inclusive of ASI & ADA fees )
1.

Foreign tourist

750/-

2.

Citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries

510/-

3. Domestic/Indian Rs. 20/-

Note-

For all the World Heritage Sites tickets are available on Ticket Counters of World Heritage Sites in India.
A composite ticket of Taj Mahal (Inclusive of ASI & ADA fees) is available at all World Heritage Sites in india.
No Entry fee for children below the age of 15 years. (both Domestic and Foreigner)

top 10 honeymoon destinations in the world

1. Hawaii

There are interminable things in Hawaii to visit and enjoy like wonderful coastlines, forests and volcanoes. Now volcano is a new addition and trust me you are going to have a time of your life visiting these. Hawaii is considered the best honeymoon spot and it is conspicuous by many factors such as excellent weather throughout the year, white sand beaches and lush green forests. Don’t think that you are going to miss any water sports while in Hawaii because it is the best for the water sports. Think of something and you get it; swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and sailing etc. Take up a helicopter and get a glimpse of the “Great Canyons” from the top. Then there are thrilling scenes of volcanoes. This place simply rocks!!
10. Italy

Italy has been one of the best honeymoon place in Europe and lovers, let them be of any nature or attitude, love this place a lot as it is rich in its cultural history. Imagine a scene of you holding your lover’s hand while standing on one of the famous beaches of Italy. Let me tell you some of the important cities of Italy as regards to honeymoon and their features. VENICE is among the world’s most romantic cities and there are a lot of things to do there. Visit Piazza San Marco and avail the opportunity to feed the human-friendly pigeons there. ROME is the capital of Italy and offers a stunning night life enjoyment in places such as Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori. FLORENCE is known all over the world for its rich art and eye-catching architecture. If you are a wine-lover then don’t forget to visit Chianti region where you can taste some of the best wines in the world.





9. Caribbean Places

It has got a number of islands and you can enjoy here myriad water sports. There are hundreds of beaches in Caribbean and you have to choose one according to your mood and attitude. Haven’t done scuba diving ever? Now is your chance to enjoy it to full. There are many certified companies which offer this in a safe ambiance. Golf-lovers are also entertained here up to their desires in places as Four Season Resort Nevis and Tryall Club etc. The night life is very thrilling and exciting and Caribbean offers a vast variety of cuisines from French to Spanish.





8. Fiji

Fiji has got around 330 islands about 1900 miles from Sydney, Australia. Along with the good scenery of Fiji, the people there are also very friendly and say “Bula” (hello) whenever they spot you. I wonder what you will reply to them. Hm, “Wula” or whatever… you can just simply relax on the beaches or sail all around. It is fun!

7. Tahiti

Tahiti has got many islands to choose from as Bora Bora and Moorea. The best thing about the Bora Bora Island is the over-the-water bungalows and I hope you will love this. I recommend Matira Beach which is one of the nicest beach of Bora Bora and it is the only public beach. It offers fantastic views and runs from the Hotel Bora Bora to the club Med. The night life in Bora Bora is not that good in general.





6. Dominican Republic

It is a very large island destination which offers a variety of activities other than just tourism. It is a nation on the island of Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. It has the activities similar to those offered in the Caribbean region. Overall it is a great place to go. Don’t miss it.





5. Bahamas

It has got over 700 islands that make up Bahamas and is only a short distance to the U.S mainland. It is perfect for romance, entertainment and water sports. You can head for the outer remote islands in Bahamas if you are looking for seclusion and romance. There are many beautiful and worth seeing beaches in Bahamas such as Pink Beach on Harbor island, Treasure Cay Beach and North Shore Beach etc.





4. St.Lucia

It is a hodgepodge of France and Britain and is really a wonderful place to choose for the honeymoon. Sip cool tropical drinks amidst a lovely rain forest. The ocean view is really clear and pleasing.





3. Jamaica

This place has got all the attractions which a good honeymoon spot offers and has three main beaches. Montego is a cool place but not that good in nightlife so in advance sorry to the night lovers. Ocho Rios is a perfect party place and one can enjoy to the hilt there at Rios.





2. Mexico

You can experience pleasant and sunny days in Mexico and is a special place for romance. Oxaca is well-known for surfing and it has got fantastic coastline. Some of the places worth going are the islands of Cozumel, ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum. Yeah, why would somebody like to go to ruins on a honeymoon? So this is for those who have got a natural taste of visiting ruins and love exploring the history along with

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Best Honeymoon Places In India

1.Manali: Manali, "Land of the Gods" is the popular tourist destination located in the Northern state of India - Himachal Pradesh. Manali is a romantic and beautiful hill resort nested in the lap of the majestic Himalayas. It is a splendiddestination for a honeymoon. Fruit orchards, splendid mountains, deodar and pine forests, caves and temples all around in Manali makes an excellent destination for a honeymoon. 
Best time to visit Manali: April to June and post-monsoon during the months of September- November.


2.Munnar: Munnar is a misty and lush green hill station situated on high ranges of the Western Ghats in “Gods Own Country” - Kerala. It is a refreshing place to visit at most times of year and is located in Idukki District of Kerala. Munnar has cool climate, calm atmosphere and is surrounded by the scenery hills and greenery, which attracts the honeymooners throughout the year.
Best time to visit Munnar: during the months of September-May.
3.Shimla: Shimla is one of the most famous hill stations and popular honeymoon destinations of India, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh . Shimla has pleasant climate and picturesque green hills with snow peaks, which attracts the most of the honeymooners.
Best time to visit Shimla: during the months of September - December and April – June.
4.Ooty: Ooty is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in South India, located in Tamilnadu. It is also known as "Queen of the hills" and is surrounded by Beautiful hills, and Botanical Gardens. Ooty is the short-form used for Ootacamund, is nestled in the Nilgiri Hills or "Blue Mountains".
Best time to visit ooty: during the months of April - June and September - November.
5.Kodaikanal: Kodaikanal, which means “A Gift of the Forest”- located in the Palini Hills of the Western Ghats of Tamilnadu. Kodaikanal is referred as the princess of Hill stations. It is surrounded with deep green valleys, waterfalls, lakes and trekking trails, which makes it an ideal honeymoon destination.
Best time to visit Kodaikanal: During April - June and September – October.
Honeymoon Destinations in India

6.Mysore: Mysore is an ideal honeymoon destination of  India which provides a sense of serenity and peace among the beauty of its palaces, temples, gardens, lakes. It is situated in the state of karnataka–India.
Best time to visit Mysore: during the months of March – June.
7.Goa: Goa is one of the most popular and romantic honeymoon destinations of India, located in the state of Goa. Goa is renowned for its beautiful beaches, heritage buildings, greenery and churches/temples.
Best time to visit Goa: during the months of September – May.
8.Coorg: Coorg or Kodagu is one of the popular hill stations surrounded by beautiful landscapes in the majestic Western Ghats of karnataka state. Coorg has many tall hills and is also concerned as" Scotland of India".
Best time to visit Coorg: during the months of April – November.
9.Darjeeling: Darjeeling is another top most honeymoon destinations of India located in West Bengal.
Best time to visit Darjeeling: during the months of April – June.
10.Lakshadweep Island: Is a beautiful destination with islands and romantic beaches.
Best time to visit lakshadweep: during the months of November and May. 

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mount abu

Mount Abu - an oasis in the desert

Mount Abu, the only hill station in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the renowned tourist places where thousands of tourists come to explore Rajasthan. Located at the distance of 156 km from Udaipur, it is a must see place in the state. Located at an altitude of 1220 meter above sea level at Aravalli Hills, Mount Abu is surrounded by forested hills. Mount Abu is famous for Dilwara temple.

HOW TO REACH MOUNT ABU:
By Air: Debok airport in Udaipur is the nearest airport in Mount Abu at the distance of 210 km. You can take taxi from here to reach to the hill station in Rajasthan.

By Train: Abu Road Station is the nearest railway station located between Delhi and Mumbai Line.

By Road: Mount Abu is well connected via road to all the major cities of Rajasthan. It is 185 km from Auaipur and 505 km from Jaipur. There are regular buses from Udaipur and Jaipur to Mount Abu. You can also take taxi from any corner of the state to reach there.

Major Attractions in and around Mount Abu:

There are a number of attractive places to visit in Mount Abu. Some of the major attractions are:

Gaumukh Temple: A small temple dedicated to Rama. It is centered on a spring garrulous from the mouth of a marble cow.





Govt Museum: Set up in the year of 1962 within in the premises of Raj Bhawan, it is a must see place in the hill staion.





Mandakini Kund: A source of water to Achalgarh fort, it is a perfect place to explore where you will also see the sculpture of Parmar Daravarsh situated close to Achaleswar Mahadev Temple.





Nakki Talav: Located in the heart of the hill station, it is a blue artificial lake gauged from the earth by gods (it is believed and the myth).





Dilwara Temple: One of the finest Jain temples in the state, it was built in 11th and 12th century.






In addition to this, there are also a number of major attractions to explore in and around Mount Abu that keep travelers mesmerized for a long time and persuade them again and again.

Things to Do in Mount Abu:

Exploring historical places and enjoying holidays in the only hill station in the state of Rajasthan is the main thing to do here. Apart from this, standing along at the highest point and exploring the entire valley would provide you a breathtaking view. The best time to enjoy your holidays in Mount Abu is from April to June and October to November.
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