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The West India is a permanent bastion of Indian culture and
spirituality, where relics of its golden heritage are
carefully preserved. Gujarat, the treasure house of history,
is also known for its Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram,
Ahmedabad, Kutch, A princely state of Rajput Jadeja rulers,
to the it is an old walled city with maze like streets and
granulated gateways. One of the best part of the West India
is Bombay, Named after the Goddess Mumbai, of the Kolis,
original inhabitants of the seven islands that form the
city. Bombay has changed hands from the Sultans of Gujarat
to the Portuguese, the English and again to Indian hands.
The next best part of the West India is Bhopal Set against a
backdrop of low lying hills, Bhopal sprawls around two
lakes. It was ruled by a succession of powerful Begums for
over hundred years, who added to its skyline beautiful
mosques and palaces.
West India Tour
Ahmedabad
Better known for Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram,
Ahmedabad is a six hundred year old city that boasts of a
unique blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture, where
exquisite stone filigree work and ornate carvings
synthesize. It also houses one of the finest textile museums
in the world, the Calico textile museum. Places of interest
are Jumma Masjid as old as Ahmedabad. This beautiful mosque
stands on 260 pillars which support 15 domes at varying
elevations. Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati river
was established by Mahatma Gandhi. Sidi Bashir's mosque 5
shaking minarets are an architectural wonder. more...
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The Royal Orient Tour
Bhuj
Bhuj, known as the gateway to Kutch is the only major town
in Kutch. A princely state of Rajput Jadeja rulers, it is an
old walled city with maze like streets and granulated
gateways. Among the many things in Bhuj that attract
tourists the foremost is the Kutch museum. Gujarat's oldest
museum originally known as Fergusson museum. Its exhibits
include a picture gallery and anthropological section, and
archaeological finds. Also attractive are Rao Pragma KLJI's
palace constructed in marble sandstone Ama Mahal Palace with
its mirrored darbar hall and clock tower are also major
landmarks.
Bhopal
Set against a backdrop of low lying hills, Bhopal sprawls
around two lakes. It was ruled by a succession of powerful
Begums for over hundred years, who added to its skyline
beautiful mosques and palaces. Places of interest are
TAJ-UL-MASJID - reputed to be the largest mosque in India,
Jama Masjid - one of the most beautiful Mosques, was built
in 1837, Moti Masjid, Bharat Bhawan - A centre for visual
and performing arts and van Vihar..
Mumbai
Bombay
Named after the Goddess Mumbai, of the Kolis, original
inhabitants of the seven islands that form the city. Bombay
has changed hands from the Sultans of Gujarat to the
Portuguese, the English and again to Indian hands. Places of
interest are Jehangir art gallery, prince of Wales museum,
Victoria Gardens, Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Malabar
Hills, Hanging Gardens and Mahalaxmi Temple. more...
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Splendor of South Tour
Diu Islands
This tiny island, about 13 km long and 4 km wide is
separated from Gujarat by a narrow strip of land, mud flats
and narrow channel of water. Diu town itself is colourful
with brightly painted houses and narrow meandering lanes.
The Fort is by far the most dominating building for miles
around. There are a number of other villages on the island
which are worth visiting. Nagoa has an excellent beach.
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