Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Hindu Pilgrimage Tour

One of the India's top tourist attractions, the city of Taj, the white marble requiem of love, Agra was transformed by Mughal monarchs into a land of art, culture, architectural splendor, learning and commerce. Besides the majestic buildings, the leatherwork and pietra dura marble-inlay work of Agra is an inseparable part of the city's identity. Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah's tomb are the legendary gems of Mughal architectural style along with the nearby excursions of Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra that are not worth missing.Overnight stay at Agra.

Muslim Pilgrimage Tour

The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of political turmoil since 13th century. The day includes a visit to the Yogmaya Temple, the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat in Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India, is much like a sacred temple to every patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of astrological predictions and findings in the evening at Old Delhi, after which you are free to do shopping and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath, the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their nation. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the 16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.

Goa Festivals


(January/February)Mahashivratri: A celebration in the honour of Lord Shiva held at all the principal Shiva templeIs, it is celebrated in Harvalem, Ramnathi, Kavlem, Mangueshi, Nagueshi, Shiroda, Brahmapuri. Shirgao, Kasarpal, Fatorpa and Panaji.
Rantha Saptami: Festival takes place in February at the Mallikarujuna Temple.Maruti-Zatraat Shri Mahalakshmi Temple is presiding deity of Panaji, Goa's capital city.
Mahalasa Jatra or Vijayarathotsav: (Chariot Festival) It is celebrated at Mahalasa Temple of Mohini in Ponda.
(February/March)Shigmotsav: It is celebrated in all over Goa. Special celebrations at Panaji, Mapusa, Vasco-da-Gama and Margao. A spring festival celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun in March.
It is a grand five day festival of colour, celebrated distinctively in the villages, corresponding with Holi or Spring Festivals. Shigmo is universally celebrated in Goa, but specially in Panaji, Mapusa, Vasco Da Gama and Margoa.
Ghodemodni:Or Parade of the Horse Riders, is part of Shigmo and is found in Fatorpa and Bicholim. Hypnotic and rhythmic music of drums and Whistles accompany the martial dance, which Parades down the main street, imitating horses and their riders.

Tour Packages for Goa







If you would like to travel to Goa, Places to see this holiday destination, and to enjoy the beaches, sunny weather and rippling waves of the Arabian Sea around this state in West India, we can help you plan your tour.
All the tours mentioned below include tours of Goa and some also take you to South India and Kerala, so you can travel down India's West coast and enjoy its beauty on your Indian Holiday.