Tour to Top Three Metro Cities of India
India is a popular tourist hub. It has numerous attractions to display and attract tourists from different corners of world in India. Now we will discuss about the popular attractions of there top metro cities of India –Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. These cities have numerous tourist spots. Take a tour to these cities and explore the attractions of these cities.
Mumbai & Its Attractions: Mumbai is the financial capital of India. It is the largest city of India. It has many popular attractions from historic buildings to lively beaches. Some of the popular attractions of the city are Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta Island, Prince of Wales Museum, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Flora Fountain, etc.
Juhu is one of the most popular and lively beach of India. People gather at the beach every evening to relax after finishing hectic tasks of the day. Tourists can enjoy camel and pony ride there and taste the popular Bhel Puri. Chowpatty beach is very colorful beach and is known to possess festive atmosphere. There are many beaches in Mumbai. Tourists can visit these beaches and relish the moments. Gateway of India is the historical archway of India. It holds important position in the history of India. Elephants Island is famous for rock cut Shiva Temple and ferry ride. Prince of Wales Museum is a renowned museums and tourist attraction of the country. It is situated amidst green lawns and contains a priceless collection of miniature paintings, art, sculpture, china, rare Coins and weaponry. Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus or Victoria Terminus is an imposing building built in 1888. It is famous railway terminus covered with sculptures of birds and animals.
Delhi and Its Attractions: Delhi is the national capital of India. It is historical city of India and is dotted with many historical and modern tourist attraction sites. Some of the popular sites are Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Akshardham Temple, Old Fort, Zoo, etc. Tourists can also enjoy shopping in Delhi. There are many shopping corners in Delhi where you can enjoy window shopping. Visit all these attraction and learn the historical past of the city. You can plan a visit to these places with a perfect India tour packages that include visit to poplar metro cities of India.
Kolkata and Its Attractions: Kolkata is capital of West Bengal and is believed to hold highest population density in India. Kolkata was the favorite city among British people. Kolkata served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1912. You can find many structures in Kolkata which are constructed by them. Some of the popular attractions in the city are Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Eden Garden, Birla Planetarium, Kali Mandir, Hawrah Bridge, etc. Victoria Memorial is a huge white-marble structure and the most enduring remnant of the British Raj in India. It has been now converted into a museum. Eden Garden is a small and pleasant garden. The place houses the renowned cricket ground. Birla Planetarium is one of the largest of planetarium in the world. Kali Mandir is a temple dedicated to Kali, goddess of destruction. It is an important temple and highly revered by Hindus.
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Sketches of India $16.96 Traveling across India from Kerala in the South to Kashmir in the North, Digby Rumsey offers a unique view of this diverse country. These 26 films transport the viewer from the gritty streets of Old Delhi to rural life in the foothills of the Himalayas. With rare footage of cremations on the banks of the Ganges and a special item on the devastating Kashmir earthquake, here is a feast of films for all lovers of India.TITLES:ON THE MOVE The Streets of Delhi 4′27 Camel Train 1′00 The Daily Grind 3′35 RAJASTHAN The Colors of Rajasthan 1′49 Jaisalmer and Jodhphur 3′03 Chittauragh – Home of the Brave 2′11 Around Ajmer 1′10 Pushkar 1′34 Udaipur 0′48 Shailendra Chandak 1′17 KERALA On the Beach 1′17 The Backwaters 2′18 Child Hawkers 2′08 The Coconut Man 0′42 KASHMIR The Horses of Gulmarg 2′32 Manaspal Lake 1′08 Houseboats – Srinagar 2′51 To Pahalgam and Beyond 4′10 Rural Life 4′22 Earthquake 10′25 The Moghul Bridge 0′58 VARANASI 12′26 MORE SKETCHES Republic Day 0′53 Last Day of Term 3′52 Hard Graft 1′19 Another Day …Another Rupee 5′40 |
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Jaisalmer India $12.71 The magical and fairy-tale like city of Jaisalmer in the North Indian province of Rajasthan is like something from the One Thousand And One Nights. The construction of the mighty fortress and subsequent creation of the city under Rajputen monarch, Jaisal, took place in 1155.Today the strongly fortified Jaisalmer Palace is entered by a total of three mighty gates that date back to the sixteenth century. The impressive Jain sanctuaries within the palace were partly built in the fifteenth century before the golden age of the Jaisalmers. Four Jain sanctuaries lead almost directly into each other thus at first sight they look like a single large temple complex.Beyond the city walls are many interesting sights: on one side the splendid Thar Desert and, on the other, the traces of the region’s former monarchy. Tombs and many magnificent kenotaphs that are decorated mainly with heroic motifs adorn the barren landscape.Festively adorned camels are a reminder of the colourful era of the caravan trains that once traversed the TharDesert and helped to create the city’s wealth.Today Jaisalmer continues to be a magical and mystical city and in the centre of the Thar Desert the glittering dream of the One Thousand And One Nights is still very much alive!Source – TravelVideoStore.com |
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Bhubaneswar: India $12.71 Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world’s heritage.Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.Bhubaneswar boasts many magnificent buildings.The capital of the Indian province of Orissa is well known for its fine Hindu temples and for several years has been a popular destination for both tourists and pilgrims.At one time the ancient Bhubaneswar featured 7,000 sanctuaries and was known as the City Of Temples.500 temples have survived.The highlight of the year is a special celebration when a precious illustration of Shiva is brought from the nearby Lingaraj Temple to a water pool.The ritual bathing of the main Shiva deity is accompanied by many pilgrims.The main deity of the Vaital-Deul Temple is a frightening eight armed Chamunda.Historians and archaeologists believe from the images within the sanctuary that Tantra rituals and even human sacrifice once took place.The classical temple dance of Orissa and that also of Bhubaneswar, is the Odissi.And there’s no doubt about it: Bhubaneswar is the perfect setting for a Hindu temple dance! |
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Victoria Railway Terminus: India $12.71 At first sight the area around the Victoria Terminus is like one of London’s typical historic squares due to the many double-decker busses that can be seen.However, the chaotic hustle and bustle of the streets does not seem to be quite right.That is because this railway station is not in fact located in England but in India! The monumental building is one of the most impressive examples of Victorian Gothic architecture on the Indian sub-continent and from the initial planning stage it took ten years to build the station that is today called, Chhatrapati Shivaji.The station’s design gained much inspiration from London’s St.Pancras Station that had been completed in 1868.Although for most passengers tremendous hustle and bustle tends to get in the way of any architectural appreciation of the Victoria Terminus it is certain that for many years to come it will remain one of India’s most important and fascinating railway stations. |
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Raga: A Journey to the Soul of India $21.22 This documentary takes an in-depth look at the life and career of influential sitar player Ravi Shankar during the 1970’s, following him as he returns to India to see his personal guru Bengali, as well as musical peers such as Baba Ustad Alladdin Khan. The film also includes appearances by Western musicians like George Harrison. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi |
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Panihari: The Water Women Of India $16.98 This documentary by Indian-American filmmakers Abi Devan and Sudhi Rajagopal explores the lives of the Panihari, a group of women in India’s arid state of Rajasthan, who struggle for independence by fulfilling the vital role of fetching water. Focusing on one Panihari named Paru, the film paints a vivid picture of the lives of these women, caught between the changes of a new world, and the obligations of an old one. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi Movie Guide |
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7 Days: India $16.96 India is a subcontinent with a long history, a land of legend, fantasy and reality.A country that extends from the Himalayas in the north to the semi-desert terrain and tropics of the south.It is a place of incredible contrasts and fascinating splendor.Delhi is the political and administrative capital of India and a melting pot of both culture and religion.A constantly expanding metropolis built on the site of 12 former cities and centre of power for almost 1,000 years.Jama Masjid, the Friday Mosque, is one of ancient Delhi’s main landmarks that was bequeathed to the city by the mogul king, Shah Jahan and close to the mosque is the bazaar district of Chandni Chowk, a busy commercial area.The white temples of Ranakpur are the sanctuaries of the Jains and are situated in a picturesque valley to the west of the Aravalli Mountains north of Udaipur.At around the same time that Buddhism was introduced to the area, Jainism also arrived, the religion of the country’s great hero, Mahavira.Rajasthan is the Land Of The Maharajas in all its splendour, a living fairytale beneath the desert sky.Agra was once the imposing metropolis of the mogul monarchy and today the city has lost nothing of its mediaeval atmosphere.Calcutta, or Kolkata, as it has been known since 2001, is the capital of West Bengal and also the second largest city in India. A city of contrasts that could not be more striking.Each morning hundreds of people go to the Howrah Bridge to bathe on the banks of the Hooghly River, a tributary of the sacred River Ganges.In 1853 Bombay had its first railroad and the Indian rail network was soon extended.The Victoria Terminus was built, one of the most impressive train stations in the world.Incredible India, a remarkable country that has always fascinated travellers by the amazing diversity of its people, culture and landscapes. |
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Qutb Minar India $12.71 Fifteen kilometres south of Delhi is one of the most important Islamic monuments in India, the Qutb Minar Complex. A mosque is all that remains of the legendary city of Lal Kot, a city from where Islamic rule spread throughout northern India. The city dates back to 1193 A.D., the year when Muslim invaders first settled on the Indian subcontinent.The development of Lal Kot and the construction of Qutb Minar toward the end of the 12th century accelerated the spread of Islam. The founder of Delhi’s first city was Qutb-Du-Din-Aibak who was made governor of the city by the Afghan conqueror, Mohammed Of Ghur.Above the ruins of the Hindu temples that had been incorporated into the architecture, Qurwat-Ul-Islam evolved, a mosque known as The Might Of Islam. The remnants of no less than twenty seven destroyed Hindu and Jain sacred buildings were used in the construction of the first mosque on Indian soil.Until quite recently the tall victory tower that was probably inspired by a similar structure in Afghanistan, was open to the public. However, due to a tragic accident within the tower the authorities have since closed it to the public. Nevertheless, Qutb Minar provides a fascinating and atmospheric insight into the early years of Muslim sovereignty in India.Source – TravelVideoStore.com |
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Tarzan Goes to India $22.91 No need to land the plane when Tarzan flies to India. Just fly over an inland lake and the loin-clothed hero will leap into its blue depths! Jock Mahoney, who two years earlier portrayed Tarzan’s foe in Tarzan the Magnificent, makes his splashy debut as Tarzan in this tale about the Ape-Man’s rescue of elephants who will be doomed when a newly built dam unleashes its waters. John Guillermin (Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure, The Towering Inferno) directs, combining colorful subcontinent locales with battles large and thunderous (massive bull elephants), small and fierce (cobra versus mongoose), cunning and treacherous (Tarzan against human foes). No matter where the jungle, there is but one jungle lord! ** PLEASE NOTE: This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. These discs are expected to play back in DVD video Play Only devices and may not play back in other DVD devices, including Recorders and PC Drives.** |
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Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Ancient India – A Journey Back in Time $16.98 This video is part of the Lost Treasures of the Ancient World series that investigates some of the great civilizations of the ancient world. One of the most fabulous cultures was that of ancient India. The country was wealthy in both material goods and learning. The Taj Mahal is a symbol of the height of India’s affluence. The inner world of India is exemplified by the practices of Yoga, Hinduism, and Buddhism, with their emphasis on inner development. Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 3: Ancient India includes a replica of a 3,000-year-old city, to illustrate the grandeur of ancient India. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi Movie Guide |
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The Story of India [2 Discs] [Blu-ray] $31.99 Discover India’s rich history while simultaneously learning why the country is poised to become one of the world’s next superpowers in this documentary hosted by Michael Wood. A country known as well for its proficiency in computer technology as its many gods, India is the world’s oldest civilization. India has experienced many golden ages over the course of human history, and its leaders have strived to encourage great change on a global scale. But while the glories of Greece, Rome, and Egypt have all been explored in the realm of documentary film, India has been all but forgotten – until now. Many don’t realize that the decimal system – the basis of all contemporary mathematics, science, and economics – was invented in India, with a rich history of music, dance, and literature making the country a cultural epicenter for the arts as well. Now, as globalization becomes an increased focus for countries around the world, the country that is simultaneously hi-tech and wondrously archaic moved with remarkable speed and grace into the 21st Century. A six-part series produced for PBS, The Story of India tells the story of an ancient land perfectly equipped to succeed in the modern world. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Movie Guide |
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Return from India: A Story of Forbidden Love $33.98 Directed by Menahem Golan, Return From India centers inside of a chaotic Tel-Aviv hospital, where administrator Lazar (Assi Dayan) requests that a young surgeon named Dr. Rubin (Aki Avni) accompany him and his wife on a trip to India in hopes of rescuing his daughter, who had originally left for India in hopes of gaining spiritual enlightenment, but quickly found herself suffering from hepatitis. Though Lazar only wanted Dr. Rubin’s presence for his medical expertise, it doesn’t take long for a romance to develop between the surgeon and Lazar’s wife, Dori (Riki Gal). ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi |
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Rahul and Selena’s Adventure in India $12.72 \N |
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Paquetazo De La India $8.49 \N |
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Rahul & Selena’s Aventure in India $13.57 \N |
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World History-India $21.21 \N |
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Fort Mehrangarh: India $12.71 Tall, proud and powerful, Fort Meherangarh is located on a hill a hundred and twenty metres above the Indian town of Jodhpur. The fort dates back to 1459 and Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathor, one of the country’s most influential aristocratic families.The rooms, halls and courtyards of the palace still exude the legendary atmosphere and magical power of the former maharajas. However, gruesome events once took place in this location: the handprints of a former ruler’s wives serve as a reminder of a cruel Hindu tradition. The burning to death of widows on their dead husband’s funeral pyre was practised right up until the middle of the 20th century even though the then British colonial leaders prohibited it.Within sight of the fort there is another intriguing landmark of Jodhpur, the Jaswant Thada, magnificent burial place of the Rathor Dynasty. The garden was once used for cremation ceremonies. Its most striking memorial was built in honour of Jaswant Singh The Second.It is not surprising that Fort Meherangarh and the funeral monuments of Jaswant Thada are considered to be among the most important sites Jodhpur, former capital of the Marwar princes. Source – TravelVideoStore.com |
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India: Kanha National Park $16.96 \N |
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Humayun’s Tomb India $12.71 On the south eastern periphery of today’s metropolis of New Delhi is the large and magnificent tomb of the famous Indian emperor, Humayun. The mausoleum is regarded among art historians as being one of the finest examples of Indian architecture that dates back to the early moghuls of the 16th century. The centre of the tomb complex is surrounded by a tranquil park that is in stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of New Delhi.The final resting place of Emperor Humayun is regarded as the model for the almost one hundred year younger Taj Mahal in Agra that was built by Shah Jahan. The acclaimed mausoleum was not the creation of the emperor but of his wife, Haji Begum, who had made construction of the monument possible.The gardens around the tomb have managed to retain their age-old elegance and splendour.Source – TravelVideoStore.com |
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Red Fort Agra India $12.71 A massive red sandstone wall surrounds the Red Fort of Agra, a great and historic city two hundred kilometres south east of Delhi. Almost two and a half kilometres long and at an average height of twenty metres, the wall contains several well-fortified bastions that have been used by the Indian army right up to the present day.The east side of the Diwan-I-Am is connected to the Machi Bhavan, a beautiful courtyard that is surrounded on three sides by a two-storey building complex. It is believed that the legendary golden throne of the great moguls was kept in the southern wing.In addition to the private audience hall of the moguls, the Diwan-I-Khas, the private chambers of Shah Jahan are one of the fort’s most fascinating sights.But 1658 prove to be a tragic year for Shah Jahan as his son, Aurangzeb, arrested him and removed him from power. From his prison cell he was able to see one of the most famous symbols of his former regime his favourite wife’s fantastic mausoleum, the Taj Mahal. Source – TravelVideoStore.com |
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World Atlas India Region $16.96 \N |
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Touring the World: Touring China/Touring India $12.74 China and India offer some of the world’s most fascinating cultures and traditions, along with amazingly beautiful and diverse landscapes. This travel program takes viewers on an exploration of the sights, sounds, and smells of some of the most enchanting locations–not just in Asia, but the world. |
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Rudy Maxa’s World: Exotic Places: India $12.74 The public television series Rudy Maxa’s World finds the expert travel host journeying to the world’s most beautiful and exotic locations. In this volume, Rudy takes in the sights of northern India, including the populous city of Delhi, the natural beauty of the Rajasthan region, and the architectural splendor of the Taj Mahal. ~ Sandra Bencic, Rovi |
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Wild Asia: Monsoon – India God of Life $16.97 This high definition release captures vivid footage of wildlife in India deals with the torrential, ongoing rain of the monsoon season, when the land is transformed by a wealth of hydration that can be both a blessing and a curse to the animals and plantlife of Southeast Asia. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi |
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Deadly Dozen – Africa and India (National Geographic) $16.97 The National Geographic Channel looks at 12 different animals from African and India on this program. The animals all have one thing in common–they are the deadliest creatures of their kind, and know how to hunt and kill prey better than any of their rivals. |
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Walter Elliot (English Politician) $42.33 New – High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sir Walter Elliot (1803-1887), Born in Edinburgh, studied at the East India College in Haileybury and joined the Indian Civil Service at Madras in 1821 and worked on till 1860.He became a Member of the Council of the Governor of Madras and had a wide range of interests including Botany, Zoology, Indian languages and geology. He rescued the Amaravathi Marbles, which are now housed in the British Museum along with his coin collection and collection |
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Walter Elliot (Scottish Naturalist) $51.6 New – High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sir Walter Elliot (1803-1887), Born in Edinburgh, studied at the East India College in Haileybury and joined the Indian Civil Service at Madras in 1821 and worked on till 1860.He became a Member of the Council of the Governor of Madras and had a wide range of interests including Botany, Zoology, Indian languages and geology. He rescued the Amaravathi Marbles, which are now housed in the British Museum along with his coin collection and collection |
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Walter Elliot (Scottish Naturalist) $55.86 New – High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sir Walter Elliot (1803-1887), Born in Edinburgh, studied at the East India College in Haileybury and joined the Indian Civil Service at Madras in 1821 and worked on till 1860.He became a Member of the Council of the Governor of Madras and had a wide range of interests including Botany, Zoology, Indian languages and geology. He rescued the Amaravathi Marbles, which are now housed in the British Museum along with his coin collection and collection |