PECULIARITY OF INDIA

The word Kolkata derives from the Bengali term Kôlikata ,the name of one of three villages that predated the arrival of the British, other are Sutanuti and Govindapur. It is the cultural capital of India.  It is a big city through which the river Ganga flows. It is the capital of West Bengal.  This city has a long history of culture and heritage.  In Kolkata many freedom fighters and social reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Baghajatin and many others were born and brought up.   Kolkata is known as the 'city of joy'.  Durga Puja is the main festival of this city.   The main food of the people is rice and fish.  Many other delicious dishes are made here too.   People of Kolkata are famous for eating different types of sweets eg:rasogolla and sondesh. The British constructed the memorable Howrah Bridge which is still the main thoroughfare to reach Howrah.  TOURIST PLACES AND THEIR PICTURE...

Mumbai was formerly called Bombay. Mumbai is that part of India which works 24X7 and never sleeps. Almost all the famous stars of India reside in Mumbai in the suburbs.  Marathi is the local language but still Hindi and English are also spoken fluently.  The temperature in the city varies throughout the year. Mumbai is known for its colonial architecture. Mumbai is also considered as the best place to live for its residents.  The High Court and the Mumbai University buildings are excellent examples of such       architecture.  Winters are mild in Mumbai because it is situated in the coastal region but the weather     remains pleasant. Mumbai is also blessed with great amusement parks such as Fantasy land,     Tikujiniwaadi, Essel World and Water Kingdom. It is India's largest city, and one of the world's most populous cities.  The Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock ...

Udagamandalam (also Ootacamund )and abbreviated as Udhagai and Ooty is a town and municipality in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.  The economy is based on tourism and agriculture, along with the manufacture of medicines and photographic film.  Its natural environment attracts tourists and it is a popular summer destination. Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri hills, meaning the "blue mountains", so named due to the Kurunji flower which blooms every twelve years giving the slopes a bluish tinge. Because of the mountains and green valleys, Ooty became known as the Queen of Hill Stations. Udagamandalam was originally a tribal land occupied by the Toda along with other hill tribes who coexisted through specialisation and trade. Despite its location in the tropics, in contrast with most of South India, Ooty generally features mild conditions throughout the year. Ooty is still a supply base and market town for the surrounding area which is still largely dependent on agricultu...

                             Kodaikanal  or 'Kodai', called 'princess of south-Indian hill stations' (Ooty being the  queen ), I preferred to stick to  the view  that 'a hill station without snow cannot be beautiful'. Famous last words. Kodaikanal, nestled in the Palani hills of the Western Ghats, is absolutely lush green and picturesquely beautiful . Innumerable flowers, shimmering lakes, both natural and manmade, cascading waterfalls and nature trails make it a veritable garden of Eden.                                  Kodaikanal   is a city in the hills of the   Dindigul district   in the   state   of   Tamil Nadu , India. [2]   Its name in the   Tamil language   means "The Gift of the Forest". [3]   Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of   ...

                       Goa is a place with limitless chances to have fun and entertainment and the best things to do in Goa would enthrall every adventure lover.  Though it is known as the land of beaches, tourists from all over the world find it as a great spot for indulging in many breathtaking activities in water as well as on land. Kids and adults equally partake in every activity and the activities are the best option to know the pulse of Goa apart from the beaches and the sunrise views. The state of   Goa , in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship, and tourism is its primary industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see a large number of Indian tourists.  Goa handled 2.29% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the country in ...

INDIA'S first president only took 50% OF HIS SALARY. Towards the end of 12-year tenure HE ONLY TOOK 25% OF HIS SALARY. INDIA has an ICE HOCKEY TEAM and they are even members of INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION There is a tribe in INDIA that has learned how to train the roots of FIG trees to create natural suspension bridges that can span over 100 feet,and last 500-600 years.  Magnetic hell is a gravity hill located near LEH in LADAKH, India . The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference MATUNGA SURURBAN railway station in Mumbai has become the first railway station in India to be run by all-women staff  The Indian railway had launched with solar-power which will be used for powering fans and lightening in coaches. During world war 1 , the TAJ HOTEL was converted into a 600-bed hospital TAJ M...

CUDDALORE from ancient times is  the old town  which has always been seaport.  Scholars believe the name Cuddalore is derived from Koodalur, meaning confluence in Tamil. It is the place where the Pennaiyar, Kedilam, Paravanar and Uppanaar rivers join. Apart from fishing and port related industries, Cuddalore houses chemical, pharmacological and energy industries in SIPCOT, an industrial estate set up by the state government.  Cuddalore had been subject to a number of foreign powers including the Netherlands, Portugal, France and more recently, the British.  The abandan of availability of Lignite is Treasure from this district to human community.  Coal Mine are our of which heavy power of electricity is produced and distributed throughout the country. The district contributes significantly to the Tamil Nadu state production of cashew nut and jack fruit. The world famous PARRY sugar and Choclates are product from this district.  VARI...

 Kullu Manali State- Himachal Pradesh City- Kullu Manali Airports- Nearest Airport is in Kullu  Distance from City Centre- 11 Km Railway Junctions- Pathankot Local Languages- Pahari ,Hindi                        Manali is a tourist spot which is just 40 km away from Kulu. It is situated very near to the NH to Leh.   The breath taking landscape attracts the visitors her. Snow peaks and Beas rivers are some common famous places here for visitors. The trees of Deodar and pine provides ecological balance to the environment. Thousand of Apple from  Apple orchards of Manali  are sent from here to different places of the country. It is a very nice place to visit in holidays and weekands. This place is also known as the  Switzerland Of India . It is in the northern most side of the  Kullu Valley . Tibetan carpets and crafts are some common things which are sold in...