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Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is located in north-central region of Gujarat. This is known as the "Manchester of the East". The capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar is about 32 kms north east of Ahmedabad.

Ajmer

Ajmer is the holy city of Rajasthan.This is located 131 kms west of Jaipur.Nasiyan Jain temple located on Prithviraj Marg, is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Aurangabad

Aurangabad, is in the northern part of the state of Maharashtra. Kailash Temple is famous for 200,000 tonnes of rock.

Baroda

Baroda or Vadodara was the capital city of an erstwhile princely state ruled by Gaekwads. The city is located on the fertile plain between the Mahi & Narmada Rivers.

Bhagwan mahavir wildlife sanctuary

This sanctuary situated in Goa is at a distance of about 53 kilometers away from the state capital, Panaji and is oriented more towards the eastern side of the state in the vicinity of the Mollem village.

Bhuj

The walled city of Bhuj is the headquarters of the Kutch district. Bhuj is most famous for the wide variety of handicrafts which includes Kutchi embroidery with mirror work ,bandhini,hand printed textiles and saris etc.

Chikhaldara hills

The only hill station of the Maharashtra state having wild life sanctuary.It is named after "Keechaka". The ideal time to visit Chikaldhara hills is between October to June.

Cotigao wildlife sanctuary

It is situated in Canacona Taluka, in the south of Goa which is about 2 km from Poinguinim at a distance of about 10 km away from Canacona town.

Dadra and nagar haveli

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is situated between the highly industrialized cities of Mumbai, Surat and Vapi

Daman and diu

The second smallest union territory in India is Daman and Diu. Daman is near Surat is the South of Gujarat while Diu is near Junagadh in the Saurashtra Peninsula of Gujarat.

Dwaraka

Dwarka is situated in the Saurashtra peninsula of the Arabian Sea. Dwarka is situated in the Saurashtra peninsula of the Arabian Sea.

Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat.This city is located on the Sabarmati river.The north east of Gandhinagar is flanked by Ahmedabad.

Goa

Goa a tiny emerald on the West Coast of India, is the smallest state of the Indian Union. Goa with its long beach along the Arabian Sea is a principal tourist resort

Great Himalayan National park

Great Himalayan National Park in the state of Himachal Pradesh is situated in the beautiful district of Kullu with snowcapped mountains, river valleys, and steep cliffs

Jaipur

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan .It is at a distance of about 258kms from Delhi.This city has earned the epitah "Pink City”.

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, popularly referred as the "golden city of India", is one of the most alluring tourist destinations in Rajasthan, India.Jaisalmer,the golden city of fiery tenderness of creativity,is one of the most remote and unique towns of India. "Pink City”.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur has grown to become the second largest city of Rajasthan. The walled city or old Jodhpur has eight gates, of which Jalori Gate and Sojati Gate on the south are the most important .

Keoladeghana national park

The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located between Agra and Jaipur in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, at a distance of about 190 km from the national capital of Delhi.

Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary

The Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary situated across the Aravali mountain spreads over an area of about 578 sq km and at an altitude of about 500m to 1,300m.The Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary guarded by the strong Bastion fort gives a beautiful picture of what exact a forest is accommodating endangered wildlife.

Margao

Margao one of the most busiest and 2nd biggest town in Goa, is known for its scenic beauty .Bogmalo Beach is a small beach side village at a distance of about 9 kilometers from the port town of Vasco da Gama.

Mount abu

Mount Abu is situated on the Aravalli Hills near South Western border of Gujarat and the altitude of this place is about 1220 mts.

Mumbai

Mumbai,the "Gateway of India" is one of the most important cities of the world after India's independence . The silver sands of the Juhu beach is one of the fashionable holiday spots of Mumbai.

Nashik

Nashik is more popularly known as the "Wine Capital of India". It is a major Hindu pilgrimage center. It is situated in the northwest of Maharashtra which is about 185 km from Mumbai. Nashik is encircled by nine hills.

Netravali wildlife sanctuary

The Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by high range of mountains which is considered as religiously very important by the local habitants.     

Pune

Pune is at a distance of about 192kms away from Mumbai .The Film and Television Institute of India and National Defence Academy are located here.It is a big educational centre.

Pushkar

Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan is situated at a distance of about 14 km off Ajmer.Pushkar is encircled by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other.

Ranthambore

It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan; about 180 km from Jaipur.

Surat

Surat is the one of the oldest cities of Gujarat .It is a major centre for its textile industr . Tithal which is about 108 km from Surat is a beautiful sandy beach .Ubharat is another beach resort which is around 42 km off Surat .

Saputara

Saputara is a very scenic place situated in the Dang district of Gujarat which attracts a lot of tourists.Saputara at an altitude of about 875 meters is an ideal place to escape from the hustling bustling city life giving peace of mind and serenity.

Sariska

The Sariska National Park sprawls over an area of about 800 sq km in the Alwar district of Rajasthan with the Aravalli range in its backdrop. Sharp cliffs of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravallis dominate the landscape of Sariska, whose forests are dry and deciduous.

Salim ali bird sanctuary

The Salim Ali bird sanctuary is predominantly of mangrove vegetation which helps as breeding grounds for several varieties of fish and insects which forms the first level in the food chain.

Udaipur

Udaipur is a part of royal Indian state of Rajasthan.Udaipur is the most colorful city in Rajasthan. The most striking landmarks of the city are the City Palace and the Lake Palace.