http://www.travelreviewsindia.com Information and Reviews on Holiday Destinations in India Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:41:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Varanasi,one of the oldest living cities of the world. An ancient seat of religion and education of India, Varanasi has been variably known as Benaras and Kashi. Located on the banks of the Ganga, the ghats at Varanasi leading to the river are the biggest attraction and the object of especial beauty ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/varanasi-banaras-kashi-uttar-pradesh/ Kanpur,an archaic township of Uttar Pradesh. One of the major cities of Uttar Pradesh, it is also one of the most advanced and modern cities in the North India. It has, of late become a major center of education and commerce. However, like all other cities, it has its share of ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/kanpur-uttar-pradesh-river-ganga-banks/ Kosi Kalan, the cultural and economic hub of Bihar. A tiny town on the National Highway 2, Kosi or Kosi Kalan is one of the sister towns of Varanasi and Vrindavan. It is located further north from these two cities. it is a quiet place to live in while exploring the ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/kosi-kalan-mathura-vrindavan/ Brightland Holiday Village Resort Mahabaleshwar Brightland holiday village, one of the most premier resort in Mahableshwar, which offers not only a convenient venue for holiday but also for conferences, press release and office work. It is a nature resort situated on a hillside amidst 6 acres of landscaped gardens and it overlooks ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/brightland-holiday-resort-mahabaleshwar-weekend-getaway/ Lucknow,"The city of Nawabs" , also a vibrant center of Urdu and Hindu literature. Culturally rich, Lucknow is the symbol of a fast-disappearing India, where tehzeeb was an intrinsic part of everyday discourse. Although this is rapidly becoming stuff of legend, the wonders of Lucknow are still intact for visitors to ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/lucknow-capital-of-uttar-prades/ Noida,a swank township of Delhi. One of the urban offshoots of Uttar Pradesh, Noida is often mistaken to be an extension of Delhi. Highly modern and developed, Noida does not fit into the typical definition of a tourist spot. City dwellers shall especially find no joy here as the city thrives ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/noida-delhi-business-suburb/ Allahabad, host city of the famous "Kumbh Mela" in India . The melting pot of culture called Allahabad has made the biggest contribution of refining the Hindi language in India. One of the most religious sites for Hindus, Allahabad is located at the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna. Given ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/allahabad-ganga-holy-place-pilgrim-center/ Mathura, the legendary birthplace of Shri Krishna, The Hindu God. The birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura is of great importance for all Krishna bhakts. The city of Mathura and its environs are like a live representation of all the stories and myths pertaining to Krishna. All important places ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/mathura-lord-krishnas-birthplace-temples-of-india/ Ayodhya, an important pilgrim place for Hindus One of the most ancient cities of India, Ayodhya is also probably the most sacred, being the birthplace of Shri Ram. Keeping controversies aside, Ayodhya is a beautiful tourist spot and pilgrimage destination. Located on the banks of the River Saryu, Ayodhya is believed to ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/ayodhya-uttarpradesh-pilgrim-center/ Nathula,the closest you can get to China from Indian border The traditional path that marked the ancient connection between two great cultures, Nathu La is a part of the famed Silk Route that passed between India and China in the ancient times. It was the bone of contention between the two ... http://www.travelreviewsindia.com/nathula-mountain-pass-sikkim/