Tourist Places of Rajasthan India

The renowned architecture in almost intact and pristine state is a rarity that brings holidaymakers and other tourists to appraise see and appreciate the forts and monuments of these places.   The second similarity is that all these cities exist in North India. The northern part of India is very huge; the gigantic Himalayas also exist here. It is impossible to view India in one visit or limited time. The guided Golden Triangle Tour of North India gives a comprehensive tour package of three vital heritage cities of India in systematic time schedule and emphasis to the delight of the visitors. The weeklong package ... Read Full Story

Jaipur: Mandore Express Derails Near Jaipur, 5 killed: India, At least five people were killed and 50 others injured when 15 bogies of Mandore Express derailed near Bassi in Rajasthan early Saturday in India. The mishap took place around at 1.30 a.m between Jhar and Jathwara station. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that the rescue operation is on and injured have been rushed to SMS hospital in Jaipur. Railways authorities said that passengers will be taken to Jaipur by road and a special train will carry them to Delhi from Rajasthan capital. Around six trains have been diverted after the mishap. Fifty ... Read Full Story

Pushkar is a fantastic fusion of history and mythology that makes it worth the travel. According to an oft-quoted legend, Lord Brahma was in search of an auspicious place to perform yagna and was over the Rajasthan desert on his swan. Some lotus petals fell from his hand and wafted down. Miraculously, blue lakes sprang up where the flowers touched land. A lake sprung up at Pushkar, and that is how the scenic holy lake of Pushkar came into being. A dip in the lake is supposed to give you and seven generations in your family, that ultimate salvation that pilgrims traveling from world ... Read Full Story

Phoenix Hospitality Company, a part of the Phoenix Group, has signed a long─term management agreement with Marriott International to set up Marriott hotels in Mumbai and Agra (Uttar Pradesh) at a cost of Rs 320 crore. Both the hotels are likely to form part of the Phoenix Group's mixed─use developments at the locations. The Marriott at Kurla in Mumbai is likely to be a 300─key hotel. It is expected to be developed by Graceworks Realty & Leisure, a company promoted by Phoenix Hospitality and HBS Realtors. The hotel will come up at Phoenix Market City, Kurla complex, which is under construction. The Kurla Complex ... Read Full Story

      A week after fire broke out in the IOC fuel depot near here, the blaze was still raging in one of the oil tanks even as North-West Railways resumed operations on the Jaipur-Kota section. Flames were still billowing from one tank and was likely to die down by tomorrow morning, Chief Fire Officer Ishwarlal Jat said. Fire had broken out on Thursday last engulfing 11 fuel tanks. North Western Railways, which had cancelled three local trains and diverted at least a dozen others during the past week, resumed operations after clearance from the Jaipur district administration, a railway spokesman said. A trial ... Read Full Story