Famous for:
Art galleries and Museums. It is an important Cultural center of India.
Video: A motorcycle ride through Vadodara
Background:
Located in eastern Gujarat, Vadodra or Baroda is an ancient city dating back to 812 AD, when it was called Vadapadraka.
It got its name Vadodra in 1971 after being called Chandanavati, Varhavati, Vatpatraka etc.
It has been ruled by different rulers right from Mughal emperors and later became the capital of the princely State of the Maratha rulers, the Gaekwads, before the independence. It then became a part of the state of Gujarat.
Video: Achal Mehta Live Navratri Garba Baroda 2006
What to see:
Sayaji Bagh
Location: University Road, 1/2 km from Vadodara Railway Station and the Central Bus Depot.
Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum
Location: Southern Part of the city
The Laxmi Vilas Palace
Location: North of Maharaj Fateh Singh museum.
Sites Nearby:
Champaner
Location: 45 km from Vadodara
Dabohi
Location: 29 km from Vadodara
Anand
Location: 35 km from Vadodara
Dakor
Location: 50 km from Vadodara
Ahmedabad
Location: 100 km from Vadodara
Bharuch
Location: 70 km from Vadodara.
Reaching there:
Air: Vadodara or Baroda has a domestic airport which is very well connected with regular flights from most cities of India.
Rail: Vadodara railway station is an important Junction on the main Ahmedabad - Mumbai line and most of the trains from Mumbai going to Delhi and other parts of North India stops here.
Road: NH 8 (Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer - Udaipur - Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Mumbai) passes through Vadodara connecting it to many cities and towns within the state and also neighboring states.
Vadodra has good roads connecting it to various places in Gujarat, Maharashtra and bordering parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Courtesy : www.India-tourist.com
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Showing posts with label Mizoram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mizoram. Show all posts
Aizawl
Famous for:
Capital of Mizoram and a hill station known for scenic beauty, handicraft and hand woven textiles.
Video: Double Rainbow at Aizawl, Mizoram
Background:
Aizawl, the scenic capital of Mizoram, does not have a very old past.
It is the largest city of the Mizoram state and is also a religious and cultural center of the Mizos.
Despite it being quite remote, it is quite popular with tourists and is famous for its tribal culture, handicrafts and exotic natural beauties.
video: Driving in Aizawl city
What to see:
Mizoram State Museum
Location: On the Mc Donald hill in the town center.
A small museum with interesting collection of historical relics, traditional items, tribal costumes and artifacts.
The Museum is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm.
Mini Zoo
Location: Near the city center.
Has birds and animals found in Mizoram and surrounding region.
Bara Bazaar
Location: City center
This is the main shopping center with stalls selling different items like garments, foodstuff etc. A good place to see traditionally dressed locals.
Berawtlang Tourist Complex
Location: 7 km from Aizawl city.
A recreational tourist center with restaurants, shops, tourist cottages etc.
Durtlang Hills
Location: Outside the Aizawl city.
Beautiful hills offering good view of the Aizwal city.
Luangmual Handicraft Center
Location: 7 km from Aizawl city.
Luangmual is known for handicrafts and 'Khumbeu', the ceremonial bamboo hat.
Bung and Paikhai
Location: 15 km and 16 km respectively from Aizawl.
Beautiful picnic spots on hills. Buses and taxis are available from Aizwal to go to these places.
Video: Night view of Aizawl
Nearby Attraction:
Tamdil Lake
Location: 85 km from Aizawl city.
Tamdil Lake, is the largest natural lake in Mizoram. Surrounded by forest, it is a good picnic spot with boating facilities.
Vantawng Falls
Location: 142 km from Aizawl city.
Vantawng Falls is the highest and breathtakingly beautiful waterfall in Mizoram.
Champhai
Location: 192 km from Aizawl
Champhai is a busy commercial town and an important agriculture and sericulture center. It also has a great view of Myanmar hills.
Phawngpui
Location: 300 km from Aizawl
Phawngpui means 'Blue Mountains' is located at the height of 2165 m and is open only to trekkers and hikers. It has amazing flowers, orchids, medicinal herbs etc.
Video: Traditional Mizoram bamboo dance
Reaching there:
Air: Aizawl's Lengpui Airport has regular flights from Kolkatta (2 hours flight time), Guwahati and Imphal.
Rail: Silchar Railway station in Assam (180 km) is the closest railway station. Silchar to Aizawl by bus takes about 8 hours and by car it takes about 6 hours. Guwahati Railway station (526 km) is however more convenient since it is better connected with other cities and town of India. Bairabi (130 km) is another nearby railway station.
Road: NH 54 (Silchar - Aizawl - Tuipang) is the National Highway passing through Aizawl. Aizawl is well connected by road with other cities and towns of the region via Silchar. Daily bus services are also available between Aizawl and Silchar and between Aizawl - Guwahati, Shillong via Silchar.
Video: Aizawl market
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Capital of Mizoram and a hill station known for scenic beauty, handicraft and hand woven textiles.
Video: Double Rainbow at Aizawl, Mizoram
Background:
Aizawl, the scenic capital of Mizoram, does not have a very old past.
It is the largest city of the Mizoram state and is also a religious and cultural center of the Mizos.
Despite it being quite remote, it is quite popular with tourists and is famous for its tribal culture, handicrafts and exotic natural beauties.
video: Driving in Aizawl city
What to see:
Mizoram State Museum
Location: On the Mc Donald hill in the town center.
A small museum with interesting collection of historical relics, traditional items, tribal costumes and artifacts.
The Museum is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm.
Mini Zoo
Location: Near the city center.
Has birds and animals found in Mizoram and surrounding region.
Bara Bazaar
Location: City center
This is the main shopping center with stalls selling different items like garments, foodstuff etc. A good place to see traditionally dressed locals.
Berawtlang Tourist Complex
Location: 7 km from Aizawl city.
A recreational tourist center with restaurants, shops, tourist cottages etc.
Durtlang Hills
Location: Outside the Aizawl city.
Beautiful hills offering good view of the Aizwal city.
Luangmual Handicraft Center
Location: 7 km from Aizawl city.
Luangmual is known for handicrafts and 'Khumbeu', the ceremonial bamboo hat.
Bung and Paikhai
Location: 15 km and 16 km respectively from Aizawl.
Beautiful picnic spots on hills. Buses and taxis are available from Aizwal to go to these places.
Video: Night view of Aizawl
Nearby Attraction:
Tamdil Lake
Location: 85 km from Aizawl city.
Tamdil Lake, is the largest natural lake in Mizoram. Surrounded by forest, it is a good picnic spot with boating facilities.
Vantawng Falls
Location: 142 km from Aizawl city.
Vantawng Falls is the highest and breathtakingly beautiful waterfall in Mizoram.
Champhai
Location: 192 km from Aizawl
Champhai is a busy commercial town and an important agriculture and sericulture center. It also has a great view of Myanmar hills.
Phawngpui
Location: 300 km from Aizawl
Phawngpui means 'Blue Mountains' is located at the height of 2165 m and is open only to trekkers and hikers. It has amazing flowers, orchids, medicinal herbs etc.
Video: Traditional Mizoram bamboo dance
Reaching there:
Air: Aizawl's Lengpui Airport has regular flights from Kolkatta (2 hours flight time), Guwahati and Imphal.
Rail: Silchar Railway station in Assam (180 km) is the closest railway station. Silchar to Aizawl by bus takes about 8 hours and by car it takes about 6 hours. Guwahati Railway station (526 km) is however more convenient since it is better connected with other cities and town of India. Bairabi (130 km) is another nearby railway station.
Road: NH 54 (Silchar - Aizawl - Tuipang) is the National Highway passing through Aizawl. Aizawl is well connected by road with other cities and towns of the region via Silchar. Daily bus services are also available between Aizawl and Silchar and between Aizawl - Guwahati, Shillong via Silchar.
Video: Aizawl market
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