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WEST INDIA |
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| In the Western India, your will
find uncommon destinations and experiences that delight. Mumbai, a
major metropolis and the financial capital of India, is the logical
place to start. There are marvelous shopping arcades, fine restaurants
and art galleries. The gateway of India, built in 1911 to commemorate
the visit of king George v and queen Mary to the Delhi durbar is major
landmark as also the imposing Taj Mahal Hotel close. |
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| A boat ride away is the Elephant Island where marvelous
rock cut caves are noted for their huge sculpture panels. Not far
from mumbai is the lovely hill resort of Mahabaleshwar, picturesque
during the monsoon with its lakes and waterfalls. Pune, another exciting
town located on the Deccan Plateau was once the capital of Shivaji,
the great Maratha ruler. |
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| Aurangabad, a historic city with various monuments from the time of the Mughals, is a good base for visit to the magnificent Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Dating from about 200 BC to 800 AD. Many of these rocks cut caves are embellished with exquisite painting and carving. | |||||||||
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| Goa is a fabulous gateway
with its beautiful beaches. Picturesque villages along the coast with
white washed churches and red tiled houses set amidst groves of coconut
add charm to the landscape near Panaji is the old Portuguese capital
of Velha Goa noted for its fine churches in the baroque style. These
include the basilica of Bom Jesus, the magnificent Se Cathedral and
church of St. Francis of Assisi. |
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| The state of Gujarat
offers interesting destination the ancient port of Lothal built about
4000 year ago. Ahmedabad, with its fine old residences and museums:
Vadodara, center for the arts; Palitan and entire hill top encrusted
with finely carved temple: Somnath with its old temple and the Picturesque
little island retreat of Diu close to the beach resort of Ahmedpur
Mandvi. |
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FOOTPRINTS TOURS &
TRAVELS
Shelter Guest house,
Vaddi, Candolim, Goa, (India) Phone : +91 - 0832 - 3090594, Mobile: +91 -9850471639 For information / bookings: info@goafootprints.com |
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