Chittorgarh Chittorgarh lies on the southern part of the state on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas. It served as the capital of the ancient Sisodia clans of Chattari Rajputs of Mewar. The district has its headquarters in Chittorgarh city. The ruined palaces of Chittorgarh stand testimony to… Continue reading
Bharatpur Named after Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, Bharatpur is the Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan. The district is rather famous for its national park and avian sanctuary than its palaces and fort. Though the history of Bharatpur can be traced back to the epic age, present day Bharatpur was… Continue reading
Ajmer can be easily reached by road from both Jaipur and Delhi. The journey by road from Delhi to Ajmer will take about nine hours. Ajmer is located on the main Delhi- Jaipur-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line and almost all trains stop at Ajmer. There is a daily Shatabdi Express from Delhi to… Continue reading
Jaipur The city of Jaipur is not only the largest city, but also the capital. Jaipur is perhaps an ideal destination for those interested in going on historical tours to Rajasthan. This rustic city abounds with forts and monuments that remind you of its ancient glory and Rajput rulers. The… Continue reading
The glorious land of Maharajas and Rajput warriors, colour-charged cities and sun- kissed deserts, Rajasthan, is one of the hottest tourist destinations in India. Rajasthan is famous for its magnificent forts, palaces, the desert, camel markets and exquisitely carved temples. The major cities are Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Udaipur…. Continue reading
This ‘Jewelled Land’ is famous for dances, spicy multi-dishthalis, and amazing hideouts. Manipur is home to Naga, Kuki, Chin and many other tribes but the main group is the predominantly neo-vaishnavite Meitei. Here, you need a word of caution. Drug traffickers and dozens of guerrilla armies exist in Manipur and… Continue reading
Introduction Mizoram, the southernmost outpost of northeastern India, is known for its natural beauty. Mizoram is covered with exotic flora and dense bamboo jungles rise sharply from the plains of Assam in a north-south direction. Its stunning gorges, gushing rivers and ebullient waterfalls have been attracting tourists since long. Mizoram’s… Continue reading
ARUNACHAL PRADESH Capital: Itanagar. Area: 83,743 sq. km. Population: 1,097,968 (Male: 5,79,941 Female: 5,18,027). Population density: 13 per sq. km. Sex ratio: 893 females per 1000 males. Principal languages: Nissi/Daffla, Nepali, Bengali. Literacy: 54.3 pc (Male: 63.8 pc Female: 43.5 pc). Districts: 14. Lok Sabha seats: 2. State Assembly seats:… Continue reading
NAGALAND Capital: Kohima. Area: 16,579 sq. km. Population: 19,90,036 (Male: 10,47,141 Female: 9,42,895). Population density: 120 per sq. km. Sex ratio: 900 females per 1000 males. Principal languages: Ao, Serna, Konyak. Literacy: 66.6% (Male: 71.2% Female: 61.5%). Districts: 8. Lok Sabha seats: 1. State Assembly seats: 60. Airport: Dimapur. Tourist… Continue reading
TRIPURA Capital: Agartala. Area: 10,491.69 sq. km. Population: 31,99,203 (Male: 16,42,225 Female: 15,56,978). Population density: 304 per sq. km. Sex ratio: 948 females per 1000 males. Principal languages: Bengali. Literacy: 73.2 pc (Male: 81.09% Female: 64.9%). Districts: 4. Lok Sabha seats: 2. State Assembly seats: 60. Airports: Agartala, Kailashahar, Khowai,… Continue reading