Archive for October, 2009

Massive Fire Broke Out at IOC Fuel Depot in Jaipur – 12 People Died and Over 150 Injured

A massive fire at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) depot near Jaipur has been raging on for almost 24 hours now. 12 people have died and over 150 have been injured. The explosion took place on Thursday at 7:00 pm at IOC petrol depot in Sitapura area on the outskirts of Jaipur city when petrol ...

Nehru Garden in Jodhpur – Beautiful Ponds, Fountains, Plants, Trees and Flowerbeds

Jodhpur – A City which lies on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert is an important part of the Desert circuit. It is the doorway to a wonderland of rocky terrain, thorny trees and shrubs and dunes. The city is known for its splendor, traditions and culture. The various forts, palaces, moments and many ...

Pushkar Fair 2009 – The Biggest Cattle Fair

The Pushkar Fair is overwhelming in its magnitude and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is easily one of the most spectacular and colorful fairs of India and famous the world over for its collection of colorful people, camel and cattle. Pushkar Fair is perhaps the largest cattle fair in the world. Rajasthan which is ...

Jai Niwas Garden in Jaipur – Features Classical Mughal Designs

The Jai Niwas Garden is a beautiful garden located in Jaipur. Featuring a classical Mughal design, the Jai Niwas Garden is filled with interest and offers lush planting, outdoor sculptures, seating areas and even a small temple named “Govid Dev Ji”, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The tourists can look out for the central ...

Beautiful Gardens Around Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer – Durga Bagh and Daulat Bagh

Founded in 1100 AD by Aijpal Chauhan, Ajmer derives its name from ‘Ajaya Meru’ the invincible hill, at the foot of which the present city stands. Beautiful Gardens Around Ana Sagar Lake Ana Sagar is the tank (manmade lake) in Ajmer. It is on the banks of this lake that Khwaja Sahib is said to ...

Kanak Vridavan in Jaipur – Exquisitely Landscaped Gardens with Beautifully Carved Temple

Kanak Vridavan, one of the famous landscaped gardens are located just adjacent to the Jal Mahal in Jaipur. According to historical records, the beautiful green valley was labeled as Kanak Vrindavan by Maharaja Sawi Jai Singh, almost 280 years ago. It is situated at the base of Nahargarh hills adjoining the Amber Palace and Road ...

A Picturesque Lush Green Garden ‘Company Bagh’ in Alwar – The Tiger Gate of Rajasthan

A picturesque garden was laid out during the reign of Maharaja Sheodan Singh in 1868 A.D in Alwar.  The garden was originally called Company Garden but later Maharaja Jai Singh changed it to Purjan Vihar. Company Garden Attractions Lush Green Surroundings The lush green surroundings and the cool shades make it the idyllic visiting spot ...

Chambal Garden – A Lovely Picnic Spot in Kota, Rajasthan

The lush green garden near Amar Niwas Palace makes a lovely picnic spot in Kota, Rajasthan. While absorbing the ambiance of the palace one can enjoy boating in River Chambal. Attractions Around Chambal Garden The centerpiece is a murky pond stocked with crocodiles, which can be crossed by a wobbly suspension bridge by boat to ...

Kesar Bagh and Shikar Burj Gardens in Bundi – The City of Step Wells

“Picturesque, enchanting and magnificent” – these would be just some superlatives that compliment the lingering medieval flavor that Bundi in Hadoti region holds. Bundi town nestles in a narrow valley, enclosed by huge walls and fortified by four gateways. The entrancing lad of palaces, stunning step wells or baoris and miniature paintings seems frozen in ...

Vidyadhar Garden In Jaipur – A Tribute To Chief Architect of Jaipur “Vidyadhar Bhattacharya”

The famed Mughal-style Vidyadhar Garden located around 7 km to the east of Jaipur city center falls en route Galta Ji and very close to Sisodia Garden. Well-Planned Garden in Rajasthan Vidhyadhar Gardens is the only well-planned garden in the Majestic city of Jaipur. Vidyadhar Garden was built in the memory of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the ...
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