Top 10 Tourist Destinations in India

1. Agra

Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra.

Completed in 1653, the T?j Mahal was built by the Mughal king Sh?h Jah?n as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumt?z Mahal. Finished in marble, it is perhaps India’s most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to build and is set amidst landscaped gardens.

2. Jaipur / Udaipur

Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist and education destination in India.

Lots of people flock to Jaipur to view the various forts and monuments in Jaipur which reflect its glorious past. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur’s economy. Some of the world’s best hotels are located here.

Forts & Monuments

Hawa Mahal

Amber Fort

Jaigarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort

City Palace

Jantar Mantar

Jal Mahal

Rambagh Palace

Chandra Mahal, The City Palace, Jaipur

Diwan-e-Aam, City Palace

Central Museum, (Albert Hall Museum)

3. Goa

Goa is Famous for its pristine beaches, infact 90% of all the tourism in Goa happens only for its beautiful beaches in Coastal Areas. Goa has two main tourist seasons: winter and summer. In the winter time, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the splendid climate. In the summertime (which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays.

In 2008 there were more than three million tourists reported to have visited Goa, more than half million of whom were from Foreign visitors. Infact, many foreigners have made Goa as there home for its laid-back and relaxed lifestyle !

4. Kashmir

Kashmir was once called Heaven on Earth, and once of the most beautiful places in the world. However, in last couple of decades, terrorism has faded its charm – A place home to Himalayan Ranges.

The State of Jammu & Kashmir has main three geographical regions known as “The Lesser Himalayas” or the “Jhelum Valley” (Kashmir), “The Inner Himalayas” or “The Indus Valley” (Ladakh & Frontier areas) also called “Trans-Himalayas”, and “The Outer-Himalayas” or “The Southern mountain range” (Jammu). The area of Jammu & Kashmir is 2, 22,236 square kilometers.

5. Kanyakumari

Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies – the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time – on either side of the horizon.

6.Kerala (Backwaters)

Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 places of a lifetime" by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives, Beautiful Backwaters and Alternative healing massages.

7. Old Delhi

Delhi, Capital of India has many attractions like mosques, forts and other monuments that represent India’s history. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort. New Delhi on the other hand houses many government buildings and embassies, apart from places of historical interest.

The Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb have been declared World Heritage Sites.

8.Ajanta Ellora

Ajantha & Ellora are 28 – 30 rock-cut cave monuments created during the first century BC and 5th century AD, containing paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art.

The caves are located just outside the village of Ajantha / Ellora in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Since 1983, the Ajanta & Ellora Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

9. Darjeeling

Darjeeling in India owes’ its grandeur to its natural beauty, its clean fresh mountain air and above all, the smiling resilient people for whom it is a home. Known for its natural splendor, Darjeeling’s best gift to its’ visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains awaken first with a tentative peeking of the sun.

A steep ride, five kilometers from Ghoom, or an invigorating walk up a steep incline, leads sun worshippers to Tiger Hill. The air is chilly with darkness and damp. To the east, a dull orange sun emerged painting the sky with brilliant strokes of magenta, gold, orange and fuchsia. The snow capped Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Jannu and other peaks slowly emerge from slumber to start a new day. The sun worshippers gasp at the magnificent sight.

10. Mysore

Mysore is a tourism hot spot within the state of Karnataka and also acts as a base for other tourist places in the vicinity of the city. The city receives the maximum number of tourists during the period of the Dasara festival when festivities take place for a period of 10 days. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities.

Top 10 Hottest Indian Women

1. Padma Lakshmi

Deepika might be the most beautiful woman from India at the moment but there are Indian women who left the country to impress the whole world. Imagine a really, really hot girl who not only can spice your bedroom but she’s also a top level cook who can spice it up in the kitchen too. That’s exactly what Padma Lakshmi is, a model, actress, author and tv host of multiple cooking shows including Top chef. She’s more woman than most guys can handle and she definitely has the total package to impress a man. If we also add the fact that she’s not like the rest of Indian women who prefer to hide their delightful bodies, this babe has it all. That’s why we consider Padma Lakshmi as being the Hottest Indian Woman.

2. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone is a new sensation in India where even though she’s pretty young she’s probably the most successful babe from this country. Indians are totally in love with her and say she’s the most beautiful girl from their country and we surely agree with that. She was a top caliber badminton player while she was in high school but show business took her way and not only she’s the most popular actress at the moment but she’s also a world class model doing work for Close-up, Maybelline, Tissot and other well known brands.

3. Riya Sen

Riya Sen is a well known Bollywood Actress who grew up in a family of other Bollywood Actors and Indian Royalty. Aside from being incredibly hot, she’s really short, or at least that’s how the guys from HolyTaco describe her. Compared to other Indian actresses this babe loves to show off her body and that gets extra points from us.

4. Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat began her career as an air hostess while obtaining her degree in Indian Philosophy and after she finished her studies she decided to try her luck and pursue her Bollywood dreams. So far, she’s living it up and she’s one of the best in the field. Not only she’s really belautiful, but she’s also pretty smart so that would make her a pretty great package.

5. Freida Pinto

So guess what? Freida Pinto is also an Indian actress but compared to rest of the actress who appear in those silly movies she went for something bigger and she appeared in Slumdog Millionaire. I’m a bit impressed that movie was so successful because if you’d ask me, that movie was shit. Anyway, after her appearance in this movie her fame went global and she also made some sensual pics to please our eyes.

6. Koena Mitra

Apparently Koena Mitra is a fantastic dancer after she practiced dancing for about 12 years. Probably those great dance numbers on the screen made her really popular in India, but my full attention goes to her stunning body! Of course, I’d love to see this tight body doing a private dance for me, but dressed as I say. Koena is not like other Indian women who hide most of their bodies and we even found some drool inducing pictures with her.

7. Aishwarya Rai

You would be surprised to see how many people consider Aishwarya Rai as being the most beautiful woman in the world. For me, yeah, she’s hot, she has probably the most amazing eyes you’ll every see but since she’s not showing too much skin she’s not as hot as others. She won the Miss World title lots of years ago and besides being one of the most popular Indian actresses she was also named of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

8. Bipasha Basu

Guess what? According to Wikipedia Bipasha Bassu is another Indian model who turned to acting and mainly appears in Bollywood films. It seems that if you’re hot in India, the most amazing thing you could do is play in their movies which is not great, right? Anyway, Bipasha is apparentlythe winner of a Supermodel contest and she’s now one of the most popular actresses from this country.

9. Priyanka Chopra

I’m sure most of you already heard this name or have seen her before. Priyanka Chopra gained fame after winning the Miss World Title back in 2000 and after that she started working as a model and also entered the movie industry from Bollywood. She made it to a couple of films, probably successful locally but I’m sure we’d all like to see more of her as a model rather than seeing her movies.

10. Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia is a hot Indian actress who appears in… guess what? Bollywood films, of course. Any movie in which actors sing and dance seems gay for me but in India this is something regular and that’s how they like their movies. Weird tastes I’d say, right? Anyway, Neha is a former beauty queen and also won Femina Miss India 2002, which is a lot since the country has that many women.

Top 10 Hotels in India

Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai

Best Dining

This 565-room hotel weaves Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles together: It features vaulted alabaster ceilings, onyx columns, archways, silk carpets, crystal chandeliers and a cantilever stairway. This diversity is also reflected in the hotel's dining venues, which happen to be Mumbai's hottest: the Middle Eastern Souk, Morimoto's Wasabi and the Zodiac Grill, where the menu changes each month to match the astrological sign.

The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore

Best Business Hotel

Bangalore, India's third-largest city, has morphed into a hip, global technology center, attracting CEOs from Google, Yahoo!, IBM, Honeywell, and, of course, Bill Gates. The Leela Palace offers great accommodations and dining (at the lovely Jamavar) plus superior conference facilities. Expect to rub elbows with local resident Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon president and India's richest woman.

Devi Garh, Delwara Near Udaipur

Sexiest Design

From the outside, Devi Garh, an 18th-century Rajput palace-fort, looks just like so many of the majestic edifices throughout Rajasthan. But step inside and you'll find a totally reinvented minimalist décor. In one room, a sunken marble tub sits alone in a room looking at the Aravali Hills through floor-to-ceiling glass. Each of the 39 suites is embellished with marble and semi-precious stones. The hotel has a spa and can arrange camel rides.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Best Place For Romance

It's hard to top the setting of this white marble palace which seems to be floating atop Lake Pichola on its four-acre island pedestal. Adding to the storybook effect are the decorative details in the elegant suites: bohemian crystals, ornate glass work, green lotus leaves and cusped arches. The rooms look out on medieval gardens and hilltop fortresses.

The Four Seasons, Mumbai

Best Car Service

Driving conditions in India can be a little daunting. At the Four Seasons, the newest entrant to the country's luxury-hotel market, a fleet of 20 BMW Series 7s is available for guests--not that they'll need to go far: The glass tower hotel (whose 202 rooms look straight at the Arabian sea) is conveniently located in Worli, the city's financial center, obviously targeted to the increasing number of business travelers flocking to Mumbai.

Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Best Views Of The Taj Mahal

Views of the domed marble mausoleum are clear from practically every window of this property (including some bathrooms!). This hotel features Moghul architecture, terraced gardens and several reflection pools. The 103 rooms are decked out in rich purples, oranges and yellows.. Their marble bathrooms are stately with their imposing soaking tubs.

Best Desert Retreat

Amanresorts Amanbagh, Alwar

This ultra-deluxe resort sits on the former site of the Maharajah of Alwar's hunting lodge and personal pleasure garden. Amanbagh means "peaceful garden" and you'd be hard-pressed to find a more tranquil spot than this soft-sandstone hotel surrounded by graceful palms, fragrant eucalyptus and frangipani trees and manicured jade green lawns.. The elegant "haveli-style" rooms are among the largest in the country.

Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

Best Tent Accommodations

Built in 1727, majestic Jaipur is also known as "The Pink City" for its oleander-rose buildings, domes and minarets. This smaller luxury hotel about five miles from the city center reflects Jaipur's colors and stateliness. It offers a variety of courtyard accommodations, from suites to air-conditioned luxury tents with teak floors, Edwardian claw-foot tubs and embroidered interior canopies. Flashlight not required

The Imperial, New Delhi

Best Common Spaces

Built in 1936, the landmark Imperial Hotel, with its parade of palm trees, glossy Italian marble floors, teak furnishings and high ceilings, will make you feel like you should have arrived on elephant, sword on hip. But don't worry; the spacious rooms--the Deco suites are particularly stunning--have all the modern conveniences. Ask the resident curator to guide you through the hotel's hanging collection of British art.

Top Ten Highest Dams In The World

Rogun Dam:- The highest dam ever built is the Rogun Dam, across the River Vakhsh in the southern part of Tajikstan. There were intial problems in building this dam and the project was shelved temporarily. However later on a partnership was formed with Russia in order to complete the project, accomplished in 1990. This dam is 335 meters high, making it the highest dam in the world today.

Nurek Dam:- This Dam stands next to rogun Dam on Vakhsh river in height. The Dam located in central Asia this is the world’s largest rock fill dam and is the second highest dam in the world as well. It was constructed between 1961 and 1980. Nurek Dam has 9 units generating hydroelectric power. These units were installed between 1972 and 1979.

Grand Dixence (Switzerland):- Grand Dixence is the third highest dam in the world with 285 meters height. Built to hold back Lac Des Dix in Switzerland, it is 4 kilometers long and it holds 400 million cubic meters of water. Though the river Dixence is one of the smaller rivers in the area, water collects here in large quantities due to tunnels which bring in water from other sources. It is also the highest Dam in Europe.

Inguri (Georgia):- Inguri is amongst the highest dams in the world with a height of 272 meters. It is a hydroelectric dam located in Georgia. The Inguri power station is located in Abkhazia where the dam is built on the Inguri River. Construction of this dam began in 1961 however it was completed only in 1987. There are five generators at the Inguri Power Station.

Chicoasen (Mexico):- It is located about 40 km from Tuxtle, capital of the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is also known as Sumidero Canyon and canyon is regarded as an important tourist attraction in the state of Chiapas. The chicoasen is the home to a great variety of wildlife including corocodiles. It is the 5th largest dam in the world with a height of 261 meters.

Tehri Dam (India):- The Dam was constructed amidst the ensuing chaos of opposition. Tehri dam was built close to the town of Garhwal, India, in order to trap the water from the basin of the uppen Ganga, at the Bhilanganga and Bhagirathi confluence. The height of the dam is about 260 meters and it is the 6th highest dam in the world.

Xiaowan Dam:- It is seventh highest dam in the world with a height of 258 meters. It is also going to be the world’s 4th largest Dam in terms of hydroelectric power. Construction on the Xiaowan Dam was started in January of 2002, and continues today. This hydroelectric arch Dam, on the River Lancany in South West China. Each power-generating units will have a 700 MW capacity.

Eratan Dam (China):- The Eratan Dam is a largest Dam on the Yalong River in Southwest China. The total electricity generation capacity of the facility is 3,300 MW, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in China. The dam has six hydroelectric generators, each with a generating capacity of 550 MW. Construction of the Dam started on September 1991 and was completed on December 26, 1999. Ertan Dam is 245 meters in height with huge water capacity.

Sayano-Shushensk Dam:- It is the largest power plant in Russia and theninth highest Dam in the world having 245 meters height. It is located on the Yenisei River near Sayanogorsk. It is also the sixth-largest hydroelectric plant in the world. The head of the power plant is Valery Kyari. It is by far the larger of only two gravity-arch dams in Russia. The Dam is constructed to “Safely” withstand earthquakes up to 8 on Richter scale, and was recorded by the Guinnes Book of world records as the strongest construction of its type.

Alvaro Obregon Dam:- Construction for the Alvaro Obregon Dam took five years to complete, beginning in 1947. The largest Dam in the state, it is built on the river Yaqui. It is also the 10th highest Dam having 244 meters height. Not only is it important for local irrigation and hydraulic works, it is also a tourist attraction because of the beauty of the surrounding scenery.

The 5 Biggest Dams in India

1. Tehri Dam

Tehri Dam located on the Bhagirathi River, Uttaranchal Now become Uttarakhand. Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India,With a height of 261 meters and the eighth tallest dam in the world.
2. Bhakra Nangal Dam

Bhakra Nangal Dam is a gravity dam across the sutlej river Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Nangal is the largest dam in India, with a height of 225 meters and second largest Dam in Asia. Its reservoir, known as the “Gobind Sagar Lake” it is the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar dam.
3. Hirakud Dam

Hirakud dam built across the Mahanadi River in Orissa. Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world about 26 km in length. There are two observation towers on the dam one is “Gandhi Minar” and another one is “Nehru Minar.
4. Nagarjunasagar Dam

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is the world’s largest masonry dam with a height of 124 meters, built across Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is certainly the pride of India-considered the largest man-made lake in the world.
5. Sardar Sarovar Dam

Sardar Sarovar Dam also known as “Narmada Dam” is the largest dam to be built, with a height of 138 meters, over the Sacred Narmada River in Gujarat. Drought prone areas of Kutch and Saurashtra will get irrigate by this project. The Narmada dam is India’s most controversial dam project.

Top 10 Green Cities of India

Indian cities are growing very fast in terms of technology, infrastructure, environment and clearing. The Green City of India such as Guwahati, Dehradun, Bhubaneswar, Shillong, Jaipur and Jamshedpur are the few well planed city of India with big flyovers andexpressway, which also offers an excellent green lifestyle. Ahmedabad is the fastest growing city of India, and it has already been honored internationally by ‘Green City of India”. The first planned hill cityLAVASA, which is also one of the best going green city in India and Chandigarh is considered as “Ever green city of India”. These cities looks very beautiful with lush green premises all around and by using natural gas vehicle or CNG to reduce the pollution.The greenest cities in India are very clean and green with trees, plants, lakes and parks but on the other side, due to rising population, the number of slum dwellers also rising in Top Indian Cities.

1. Chandigarh: Chandigarh is the Capital of two states Punjab and Haryana and at the same time it is one of the 7 beautiful Union Territories of India. The Green city, Chandigarh is located near the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. Chandigarh is the best planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and offer a quality of life. The beautiful city of India,Chandigarh is famous for its Rock Garden, Suhana Lake and Rose Garden. Its Eco- friendly environment makes it one of the ever green city of India.

2. Gandhinagar: Gandhinagar The capital of Gujarat is a second well planned city of India and one of the greenest cities in India With 32 lakh trees. It is situated on the west banks of the Sabaramati River and about 32 km from another important city of Gujarat, that is Ahmedabad. The green and clean city Gandhinagar is also considered as the “greenest” town in the world. Gandhinagar is famous for Akshardham Temple, Museums, Sarita Udyan and also for its Bandhani Sarees, handicrafts and jewelery.
3. Bhopal: Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh,”Heart of India” is also known as the “city of lakes”. Bhopal has 33 lakes around the city, The Upper Lake is the oldest man-made lake in India, Locally called as Bada Talab. Bhopal is located at the upper limit of the Vindhya mountain ranges, with two most beautiful lakes and a Van Vihar National Park besides the Upper Lake. The city of lakes is a very beautiful city of Madhya Pradesh, and is surround by the lush green trees and hills.
4. Nagpur: Nagpur, The Orange city of India, is the largest city of Maharashtra and one of the most popular tourist destination. Nagpur city is dotted with many natural and man-made lakes with Ambazari lake being the largest, The clean and green road with trees and parks around it are one of the major attraction of the Nagpur city. The city of orange is surrounded by many parks and 3 famous Wildlife Sanctuaries,which are home for many wild animalsincluding Royal Bengal Tiger.
5. Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur, The Steel city of India, also known as Tatanagar, is the first beautifully planned industrial township with amazingly scenic surroundings. The beautiful green city located in the tribal state, Jharkhand and run without a municipality,the responsibility of conservation and maintenance are done Tata Steel. The major attraction of Steel city are Dimna Lake, Jubilee Park, Zoological Park and Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a dense forests in Jamshedpur and rich in flora and fauna.
6. Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala “God’s own country“. Trivandrum is a clean city built on seven hills and named after the sacred snake Anantha,It is also known as “The city of the snake god. Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most beautiful, relaxed lovely and evergreen city of Kerala with hills, temples,museums, beaches and natural beauty. Kerala is home for Indian King Kobra, one of the biggest snake in India.
7. Banglore: Banglore or Bengaluru is the the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, The city also known as “The Garden City”. The fastest growing city of India is blessed with a pleasant climate, scenic gardens, beautiful parks and natural lakes. Bengaluru is the Silicon Valley of India, because of its position as the major leading IT hub in India. Bangalore in India is also considered in among one of the most happening city of India.
8. Delhi: Delhi, The Capital of India is also quoted as Green Delhi for its lush greenery scattered around the whole city. Some of the buildings in Delhi are designed with the concept going green, along with the environmentally friendlytransport. The Clean and Green Delhi has achieved the status of a green city in India.
9. Hyderabad: Hyderabad is the capital of the state Andhra Pradesh,situated on the banks of river Musi. The City of Nawab has a rich history and culture with monuments, mosques and famous for Seven Wonders of Hyderabad. Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the largest man made lake situated at the confluence of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the twin cities of India. The cyber city of India is well famous for tinkle of colorful bangles, dewy pearls and The aroma of Shahi Biryani.
1o. Pune: Pune is the second larget city in the state of Maharashtra also known as cultural capital of Maharashtra. The high tech city, pune is one of the fastest growing city of India and an important IT hub. Pune is located at foothills of Sahyadri Mountains and surrounded by hills and green forest, which makes it one of the greenest areas in the country. The popular attractions of Pune are green parks, big gardens, libraries, museums, amusement ,water parks and the best attractions is the climate of Pune,which remains pleasant throughout the year. Apart from the above, there are so many exotic place, like beaches, hill station and lakes, around Pune to visit and enjoy.