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taj mahal
Posted May 24, 2006 at 06:29 AM by msidd
One of the most beautiful sights you'll ever lay your eyes on. It isn't just the physical beauty of the buildings and fountains. Ultimately, the taj mahal's beauty rests on the underlying story--that this beautiful, grand structure is one man's tribute to the woman he loved.
Btw, the semi-precious stone inlay work you see in a couple [...]
Sikkim : The Land of Mystic Splendour
Posted June 22, 2007 at 12:31 AM by anupom
Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas . Spread below the Mount Khanchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush valleys, fast flowing rivers, hills, Sikkim offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. [...]
Gateway of India
Posted May 08, 2007 at 06:52 PM by msidd
The Gateway of India is the most famous monument in Bombay, and was erected as a triumphal arch in honor of King George V and Queen Mary when they visited India. It is right across from the well-known Taj hotel, at one end of the so-called Queen's Necklace strip of Bombay's Marine Drive. The Gateway is generally swarming with [...]
fort agra
Posted May 23, 2006 at 04:13 AM by msidd
The majestic fort in Agra, once the capital of the Mughal empire, neighbors the beautiful Taj Mahal. It was home to several generations of Mughal emperors, who ruled most of India from within its walls. These emperors included Shah Jehan, who built the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his deceased wife, and his son Aurangzeb, who imprisoned Shah [...]
Jaipur
Posted May 08, 2007 at 06:34 PM by msidd
Jaipur is one of a handful of cities in India's Rajesthan province, which is known for its colorful culture and hisotorical forts and palaces. Jaipur is the "Pink City", as one of its maharajah's in the early twentieth century had all the buildings painted pink to honor the visit of the English monarch of the time (as you can [...]
