Month: October 2013

India is a prosperous nation in terms of outstanding natural beauty like mountains, beaches, rivers, lakes and forests. Together with all these, waterfalls is another ecological place for which India is famous. India has some of the awesome and most dazzling waterfalls in the world. Each state in India has its own unique waterfall narration. And these natural places are crowded with local people and tourist. If you love nature then this listing is all you require to find out about best natural waterfalls in India.

It is said that the best time to see waterfalls is during monsoons. In India, during Monsoon you will notice likely calm climate and best natural scenery.  Rivers across the country flows in full swing, mountains turn into lush green valley with plants, forests shimmering waterfalls, stunning flowers and in-between beautiful lakes.

North East India host Major waterfalls. The Khasi, Garo and Jaintia Hills has unique landscape with dense forest, mountain covered with heavy cloud and torrential rainfall horde the highest waterfalls in India. These waterfalls are some of the most extravagant in the world. For example, the milky Dudhsagar and Jog waterfalls are most renowned and beautiful waterfalls of India. The mountain waterfalls are also an integral part of the famous hill stations like one in Kullu by the name of Palani falls. The waterfalls pointed out below have been recognized and opted after a watchful study and inspection. Here is a list of 10 of the most beautiful falls in the country.

1.) Jog Falls – is the most popular and second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m, making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m in Meghalaya.

2.) Hogenakal Falls – is a waterfall in South India on the river Kaveri. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is sometimes referred to as the “Niagara of India”. With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction in the region. The best season to visit is soon after the monsoons, when the river is in full spate. But some tourists prefer to visit during off-season to skip the crowd.

3.) Shivanasamudra Falls – is a beautiful waterfall on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. This is a segmented waterfall. Segmented waterfalls occur where the water flow is broken into two or more channels before dropping over a cliff, resulting in multiple side by side waterfalls. It has an average width of 305 meters and a height of 98 m.

4.) Athirappilly Falls – is situated in Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala, on the southwest coast of India. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayar ranges, this 24-metre waterfall and the nearby Vazhachal Falls are popular tourist destinations.

5.) Nohkalikai Falls – is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 1100 feet. The waterfall is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season in December – February.

6.) The Chitrakoot Falls – is a waterfall located near Jagdalpur, in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh on the Indravati River. The height of the falls is about 29 metres. The breadth of the waterfall varies, as the water level in the river goes down drastically during summer.

7.) Dudhsagar – is one of the India’s most exquisite falls and during the monsoon season  the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. The waterfall is located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa on border with Karnataka state.

8.) Abbey Falls – is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The falls appear suddenly, the water cascading over rocks into calm pools. A hanging bridge constructed just opposite the falls comes in handy for the Tourists.  During the monsoon season the water flow is very high.

9.) Vazhachal Falls – is situated in Athirappilly Panchayath of Thrissur district in Kerala on the southwest coast of India. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and at the edge of the Sholayar ranges, it is just 5 km from entrance of Athirappilly Falls.

10.) The Irupu Falls – is located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole. Irupu falls is a major tourist attraction as well as a pilgrimage spot. A famous Shiva temple, the Rameshwara Temple is situated on the banks of the Lakshmana Tirtha River, en route to the Falls.

India ranks third in the world after China and the USA in terms of the number of dams. The country has about 4710 completed large dams. With the ever-increasing population and the consequent increased demand for water for various uses, it has become necessary not only to construct new dams but also to rehabilitate and maintain existing ones. The dams provide storages to tide over the temporal and spatial variation in rainfall for meeting the year-round requirements of drinking water supply, irrigation, hydropower, and industries in the country which lead to the development of the national economy. Biggest Dams in India have helped immensely in attaining self-sufficiency in food grain production besides flood control and drought mitigation.

At a time when the hydropower sector has taken a beating in India, power major NTPC is planning to set up the country’s biggest hydel project in Arunachal Pradesh.  The hydropower project at Siang will alone generate between 10,000 to 12,000 MW when completed, making it the largest hydroelectric dam in South Asia. And 27,000 MW when collaborated with other power companies.

Below are the 10 Largest Hydroelectric Dams in India in terms of Power Generation.

1.) The Tehri Dam – is the highest dam in India and the tenth tallest dam in the world.  It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India.  The dam is a 260.5 meters (855 ft) high rock and earth-fill embankment dam. Its length is 575 meters. Tehri Hydro Power Complex (2400 MW), comprises the following components:

1. Tehri Dam & Hydro Power Plant (1000 MW)
2. Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project (400 MW)
3. Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) (1000 MW) (Total capacity   2400 MW)

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2.) The Koyna Hydroelectric Dam – is the second largest hydroelectric power plant of India. The total Installed capacity of the project is 1,960 MW. The project consists of 4 stages of power generation. All the generators are located in the underground Powerhouses excavated deep inside the surrounding mountains of the Western Ghats. A dam foot powerhouse also contributes to the electricity generation.

1st stage 4 x 70 MW = 280 MW
2nd stage 4 x 80 MW = 320 MW
Dam foot 2 x 20 MW = 40 MW
3rd stage 4 x 80 MW = 320 MW
4th stage 4 x 250 MW = 1,000 MW
Total capacity 1,960 MW

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3.) The Srisailam Dam – is a dam constructed across the Krishna River at Srisailam in the Kurnool district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India and is the 3rd largest capacity hydroelectric project in the country with 1,670 MW generation of electricity.

Turbines  left              6 × 150MW reversible Francis-type
Turbines  Right          7 × 110MW Francis type
Total capacity          1,670 MW

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4.) The Nathpa Jhakri Dam – is a concrete gravity dam on the Satluj River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and it supplies a 1,500 MW underground power station with water.

Turbines                           6 × 250 MW Francis-type
Total capacity                 1,500 MW

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5.) The Sardar Sarovar Dam – is a gravity dam on the Narmada River near Navagam, Gujarat in India. It is the largest dam and part of the Narmada Valley Project, a large hydraulic engineering project involving the construction of a series of large irrigation and hydroelectric multi-purpose dams on the Narmada River.

Turbines:                         6 x 200 MW Francis pump-turbine
Canal:                               5 x 50 MW Kaplan-type
Total  capacity               1,450 MW

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6.) The Bhakra-Nangal Dam – is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, and is in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh  in India. Its reservoir, known as the “Gobind Sagar”, stores up to 9.34 billion cubic metres of water, making it the  second largest reservoir in India, enough to drain the whole of Chandigarh, parts of Haryana, Punjab and Delhi.

Turbines                  5 x 108 MW, 5 x 157 MW Francis-type
Total capacity    1325 MW

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7.) The Karcham Wangtoo Dam – is a 1,000 megawatts power station on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh at Kinnaur district of India. The dam is located between the villages of Karcham and Wangtoo and get its name from their. it was constructed by Jaypee Group who later sold it out to JSW Group. The main spillway is along the crest of the dam and is controlled by six radial gates.

Turbines           4 x 250 MW Francis-type
Total capacity 1,000 MW

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8.) The Indirasagar Dam – is a multipurpose project of Madhya Pradesh on the Narmada River at Narmadanagar in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh in India. The reservoir of 12,200,000,000 m3 was created. It withholds the largest reservoir in India, in terms of storage of water. Indira Sagar Project is a multipurpose Project with an installed capacity of 1,000 MW.

Turbines              8 Units of 125 MW each
Total capacity    1000 MW

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9.) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam – is a masonry dam on the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar in the border of Guntur and Nalgonda districts of Andhra Pradesh State, India. The construction duration of the dam was between the years of 1955 and 1967.

Turbines              1 x 110 MW Francis turbines,
Turbines              7 x 100.8 MW reversible Francis
Total capacity    816 MW

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10.) The Idukki Dam – located in Kerala, India, is a 168.91 m (554 ft) tall arch dam. The dam stands with a beautiful view between the two mountains – Kuravanmala and Kurathimala. It was constructed and is owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board. It supports a 780 MW hydroelectric power station in Moolamattom.

Turbines                        6 x 130 MW Pelton-type
Total capacity              780 MW

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Detail List of 10 Biggest Dams in India

India is full of taste when you talk about its Food or Cuisine. One can find variety of eating stuff from Veg to Non Veg, Mughlai to Hyderabadi,  Gujarati Thali to Punjabi Thali, and Marathi Dish to South Indian Snacks. Diversity of food encompasses a wide variety and are heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices. Below are the best, tasty and most popular Veg Dish Recipe along with photos, videos, article and more on so that you can learn to cook these dishes. Each video tells you how to prepare particular dish with ease.

Hundreds of  food recipe can be prepared by Paneer only. But, we have tried not to repeat any cookery recipe. Shown below are the most delicious and popular veg food recipes in India.

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1.)Malai Kofta –  Number one in our food list is Malai Kofta. To some its a popular North Indian dish consisting of paneer balls afloat a creamy gravy. To some this is one dish which nobody will get bored of even if it is served at every party. Its a classic Indian dish originated from the Mughlai cuisine with a delicious savoury dish of Moghlai origin. Restaurant style Malai Kofta is cooked in a creamy gravy made of tomatoes and cashewnuts. Malai Kofta is a north Indian speciality and one of the most requested recipes. It is also the most popular as well as most sought after vegetarian indian dish in restaurants and vegan option to meatballs. Creamy and rich preparation with cottage cheese dumplings, Cashew nuts and raisins stuffed soft malai kofta and that to with cashew nuts, curd and cream gravy sound too delicious. Below is the you tube video that makes you learn on how to make Malai Kofta Recipe.

2.) Navratna Korma – This yummy Mughlai dish gets its name Navratan from the nine different vegetables, fruit and nuts used in it. Usually, these are amazing Indian curries made rich with the addition of cream and nuts. It is also known as Indian vegetable korma with nuts, paneer cheese, and an adjustable list of vegetables. It is in a tomato-cream sauce as opposed to the usual yogurt an easy and nutritious recipe. There are both vegetarian as well as non vegetarian versions of navratan korma recipe. The korma-style curry is most Indian ultimate favourite dish. It’s sweet, mildly spicy, creamy and just tastes so exotic and fabulous. The most loved North Indian recipe with rich gravy and aromatic flavour favorite of all. Below you can follow this superb dish and make in your kitchen today!

3.) Dal Makhani – is universally recognized as a typical Indian dish that is served in a wide variety of eateries and restaurants internationally. The dish differs from other popular Punjabi dal dishes, such as dal tadka, in that the primary ingredients in dal makhani are whole black lentil (urad) and red kidney beans (rajma), rather than red lentil (masoor). Dal Makhani’s popularity is due in part to its versatility and the rich vegetarian dish can be served as a main meal, included in a buffet (thali) or as an accompaniment to a principal meal. The traditional preparation of dal makhani involves a series of time-consuming procedures but with electric pressure cookers, the preparation time of the dish has reduced significantly to 2–3 hours. Below is the way to make this recipe. Enjoy!

4.)  Paneer Butter Masala – is a rich Indian delicacy which is a very familiar item that people order at restaurants and even seen in parties. It goes very well with hot tandoori chapati or butter nahan paneer butter masala recipe is easy and quick to make. Within minutes you will have a restaurant style paneer butter masala ready.  This dish is also known as Paneer Makhani, a specialty from Indian cuisine. It’s a rich creamy tomato gravy in which soft paneer chunks dunked in a tomato gravy is a must for all those who love exceptional dishes of and can be easily prepared for any party or special guests. There is always a bright orange-colour with creamy and light buttery flavoured. Below you can have a look on how to prepare this dish.

5.) Chana Masala – also known as chole masala is a very popular Punjabi dish in Indian cuisine. The main ingredient is chickpeas as chana in Hindi language. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note. It is popular mainly in the Punjab region of northern-India, and also notably in the regions of Gujarat. In Gujarat and Rajasthani areas, it is commonly cooked dry with tangy spices. It is often eaten with a type of fried bread and is known as chole bhature. It is commonly sold by street vendors but also can be found in restaurants. In south India, White appam and Channa Masala is one of the main dish for breakfast. Also Channa Masala is Known as “Kadala Curry” among Keralites. Below is the video link from where you can learn this amazing and mouth watering recipe.

6.) Veg Biryani – is a popular, rich and exotic rice dish with spicy vegetables. Vegetable biryani is a traditional mughlai main course item loaded with chopped green vegetables, spices, saffron and dry fruits. The saffron aroma makes this dish very inviting. Mostly, this traditional celebration meal made using meat and rice and is a staple of Hyderabadi cuisine. This dish is quick to make and cooks in a single pot. Just check out this video below and learn how to make this dish using simple technique.

7.) Mutter Malai Methi – is a rich and savoury Indian vegetable dish. Its a cream-based mild flavoured recipe. The combination of fenugreek leaves, cream and green peas is simply awesome. Methi,green peas cooked in fresh cream and fresh Indian spices which is a delightful combination of Methi and Green Peas. This dish has nice rich creamy texture and is very aromatic with the use of fresh methi leaves. Its a famous Punjabi recipe and It is usually served with hot tandoori roti and naan. Learn below how to make/prepare Matar Methi Malai by following this easy recipe.

8.) Mushroom Mutter Masala – Mutter Mushroom or Mushroom Masala is popular North Indian gravy dish with Mushroom and Green Peas Curry. It Tastes very good with tandoori roti, nan as well as with poori and you can eat it like that too. Its so tempting you just can’t stop eating it. This delicious dish is not often found in south Indian restaurants, but one that is definitely worth trying. As Its mouthwatering North Indian Recipe. Below you can learn to prepare this recipe within minutes. Do try.

9.) Poori and Aloo Bhaji – is an integral part of the north Indian cuisine. This recipe is also the maharashtrian version of potato curry with pooris. You will find the presence of poori bhaji in every festive food, especially in marriage served hot in breakfast. Pooris are deep fried wheat flour balls and bhaji is a combination of potatoes curry and sometimes other vegetables are also added with endless species. In most of the restaurants, puri is usually served with poori masala. It is a fantastic combination for poori. Below is a video, see how this mouth watering dish is prepared in ideal way.

10.) Rava /Masala Dosa – A masala dosa is made by stuffing a dosa with lightly cooked potatoes, onions, green chilli and spices. Dosa, also called Chatamari in Newari, is a fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black lentils. This staple dish is widely popular in all southern Indian states like, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as well as being popular in other northern states of India. Rava, a common snack or breakfast dish and street food, is rich in carbohydrates, and contains no sugar or saturated fats. Learn this recipe below and try it today.

11.) Palak Paneer – is one of the another most popular Indian paneer recipe along with spinach. These cottage cheese are cooked in spinach based gravy and with spanking Indian spices. Some make this dish using thick curry sauce based on pureed spinach and some make it using with yogurt and fresh cream. This mildly flavoured dish is super healthy too. Palak Paneer recipe is also known as Saag Paneer. So what are you waiting just learn below to make this prominent and nutritious dish right now.

12.) Rajma Masala – This is a very popular Punjabi recipe which goes well with roti, parathas, naan and rice. Its a Punjabi curry with red kidney beans and spices, a great comfort food. It will not be wrong to say that it is one of the best Indian recipes in North Indian cuisine. Rajma curry is the comfort food for anyone who wants something tasty for lunch or dinner at home. And even youngster love to have this recipe often. It is a simple yet delicious meal. So just find out more about this dish from the video below.

13.) Veg Jalfrezi (Mix Veg) – is a type of mix veg which is very tasty vegan dish that goes well with wraps or rotis. The recipe involves frying marinated pieces of vegetables in oil and spices to produce a dry, thick sauce. As the dish includes green chillies, a jalfrezi can range in heat from a medium dish to a very hot one. Typically those eating jalfrezi cool it down by combining it with cream. Other main ingredients include bell pepper, onion and tomato. Just see below how this cuisine is made.

14.) Kadhi Pakoda – is most popular of all and is commonly made in North India. The delicious dish includes pakodas, which are soaked in tangy, spicy yoghurt and besan kadhi. Just before serving, add the pakodas to the hot kadhi and simmer it for 20 minutes. This lip spanking Punjabi recipe of preparing besan or gram flour based fried dumplings in curd based thick and spicy gravy. Just follow the video below and enjoy this dish.

15.) Aloo / Gobi  Paratha – are basically Indian flat bread stuffed with potato and cauliflower. You can even make this paratha with cauliflower (gobi) or with potato (aloo). Aloo/ gobi paratha is a very popular and often made for breakfast in Indian homes. Soon learn to make this wonderful food by following all the instruction given in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PiEbrp40hE

India’s education system is the third-largest in the world, next to the United States and China. Indian higher education system has expanded at a fast pace by adding nearly 20,000 colleges and more than 8 million students in a decade. As of 2012, India has 42 central universities, 275 state universities, 132 deemed universities, 95 private universities, 5 institutions established and functioning under the State Act, and 33 Institutes of National Importance. Other institutions include 33,000 colleges as Government Degree Colleges and Private Degree Colleges, including 1800 exclusive women’s colleges.

Distance learning and open education is also a feature of the Indian higher education system, and is looked after by the Distance Education Council. Some institutions of India, such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), National Institute of Technology (NITs) and Jawaharlal Nehru University have been globally acclaimed for their standard of education. Below is the list of top and best Institute and college in India to pursue career in Engineering, Medical Science, Management, Art, Science, Law, Mass Communication, Architect, Fashion and National Defence Courses.

1.) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – is a No. 1 Institute for Engineering studies. Its a dream of almost every Engineering  student to get admission in this Institute. Students are Hired by Fortune India 500 companies before they even get their degrees.

2.) National Defence Academy  (NDA) – is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. It is the first tri-service academy in the world and is rated amongst the best in the world.

3.) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – No.1 Institute to purse management Studies in India.  Again Highly reputed institute for Management Studies (All Streams) in India. Huge Salary Packages are offered to the students after completion of their courses from this institute.

4.) Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BIMS) – is an Indian institute of higher education and a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It’s a No.2  Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science studies.  BITS was the first Indian educational institution to establish a campus abroad.

5.) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) – are a group of autonomous public medical colleges of higher education. AIIMS New Delhi, the fore-runner parent excellence institution is a No.1 Institute to pursue career in Medicine and other Doctorate Streams.

6.) Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) – has campuses both at Vellore and Chennai . It’s a No.3  Institute for Engineering and Technology courses. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has accredited VIT as an A-grade Institution. VIT is also accredited by Cognizant, Ericsson and Wipro Technologies.

7.) Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) – is a constituent college of the University of Delhi which is one of the most well known institutes and ranked No.1 for higher studies in Commerce and Economics.

8.) St. Stephen’s College – is a Christian constituent college of the University of Delhi and is one of the most prestigious and No.1 college to get admission for liberal Arts and Sciences Courses.

9.) National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University  (NALSAR)– is a legal studies institution located in Shamirpet, Hyderabad. The university is fully residential and conducts teaching in law and is ranked as the No.1  law school in India.

10.) Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) – is an Indian media school funded and promoted by the Government of India. Its one of India’s premier institutes for training, teaching and research in Media and Mass Communication.

11.) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) – is a fashion institute in India. It was set up in 1986 by Government of India and is No.1 institution of design, management and technology for the international fashion businesses in India.

12.) Sir J J College of Architecture – Established in 1913, it was Asia’s first architecture school. The college is considered as one of the foremost institutions of Architecture in India and is a recognized college of architecture all over the world.

Below is the list of most popular tourist destination in India.

1.) Goa – It is estimated that 2.5 Million tourists each year (both domestic and foreign) visits Goa and its rising, making it the most popular holiday destination in India. It is renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Goa is India’s smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population.

2.) Jaipur – is a capital of Rajasthan, and is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. Because of the colour used exclusively in the walled city it is known as the Pink City of India. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. The city is divided into nine blocks. Two of which contained the state buildings and palaces, while the remaining seven were allotted to the public (for residential and commercial purpose).

3.) Kerala – has unique geographical features that have made it one of the most desirable tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate, long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife makes kerala a must visit place in India. What else you can find is Waterfalls, Historic and cultural monuments, Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. It is also famous for an ayurvedic treatment, Enchanting art forms and Magical festivals.

4.) Manali – Manali is a small hill station nestled in the mountains and rivers with a population originating from around Himachal only. In short, its one of the most hot holiday destination for newly married couples for their honeymoon. Rohtang Pass, Hidimba Temple, Solang Valley are few of the most attrative places that one should visit.

5.) New Delhi – Being the Indian Capital, New Delhi, is one of the most historic capitals in the world. There are attractions like mosquesnuments that represent India’s history. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are loads of other places for which delhi is famous like Akshardham Temple, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, etc.

6.) Udaipur – also known as the City of Lakes, is a popular tourist destination in India. The lakes, palaces and lively workspaces and culture attract foreign and domestic visitors. It is a favourite marriage destination. Many celebrities, including film stars, business families, politicians chose Udaipur to hold marriage ceremonies and parties. City Palace, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, Monsoon Palace are few of famous tourist attractions in udaipur.

7.) Mumbai – has centuries of old history and many sites of tourist interest. You’ll find everything from beaches to Bollywood. Mumbai is full of interesting places like Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, Siddhivinayak Temple, etc. You can also enjoy full on street shopping. Next to Hollywood, Bollywood is world’s largest production centre for films in Mumbai.

8.) Kashmir – is a superb valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. Words become less to describe kashmir beauty. Inspite of terrorist activity, its still the most attractive holiday destination in India. Gulmarg, Dal Lake, Tulip Garden, Pahalgam, are few of most excellent places to visit in kashmir.

9.) Jaisalmer – nicknamed as a the Golden city, its the town which stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Jaisalmer is mainly famous for its historical forts, desert camel safari, beautiful temples and Museums. There are many pilgrimage centres around Jaisalmer such as Lodarva, Gadsisar Lake, Amarsagar, Brahmsar and Pokharan.

10.) Shimla – is well known as a main hub for India’s tourism sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India. During weeekends or national holidays, Shimla is totally occupied by tourists from neighbouring state of Punjab and Haryana. Naldehra, Kufri, Chail, Jakhu Temple, the Mall and Ridge are few in and around places in Shimla to visit.

1.) Juhu Beach – The open beaches of Juhu have attracted the well-heeled and the most affluent among Mumbai’s population for almost a century. Juhu is the most affluent area of Mumbai and many major Indian celebrities live here, specially, Bollywood celebrities and famous industrialist call Juhu Place home as its aesthetic appeal and busy-yet-peaceful surroundings make it a great place to live.

2.) Kovalam Beach – is another famous beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, located around 16 km from the city center. Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach (Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, Samudra Beach). There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel.

3.) Marina Beach – is a natural urban beach in the city of Chennai, India, along the Bay of Bengal, part of the Indian Ocean. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Besant Nagar in the south, a distance of 13 km, making it the longest natural urban beach in the country and the world’s second longest. The Marina used to be famed for its pristine beauty, jolly ambiance, and rich ecosystems. But, since the middle of the 20th century, the beach and water have become polluted.

4.) Alappuzha Beach – is a beach in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. The beach has a small park nearby. Alappuzha Lighthouse stands near the beach which is also an interesting spot for tourists. Remains of Alappuzha Sea Bridge, which is in ruins, are still there as a memory of the good old days when Alappuzha port was one of the most famous and important ports in Kerala. The Sea Bridge enabled the passage of goods came via ships. The beach is one of the best beach locations for movies. Movies like Thashan, sura etc. were shot here partially.

5.) Candolim Beach – Fifteen kilometers from Panjim, the Goan capital, is Candolim beach in north Goa. Beginning at Fort Aguada and merging with Calangute beach towards the end, it is one of the longest beaches in the state and is located in the Bardez taluka. The beach in itself is very calm and peaceful, at times tourists come here from Rajneesh Ashram in Pune to take a break. What adds to the scenic beauty of the sand and sea are the scrub covered dunes at the back of the beach quite popular with tourists.

6.) Baga Beach – is in Bardez, Goa. The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach. Baga is known for its popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa. It is visited by thousands of tourists annually. The beach contains rows of shacks and fishing boats, and at high tide the beach is narrow. The Beach is most famous for parasailing, water sports (banana ride) and dolphin cruises. Its a must visit place in Goa.

7.) Anjuna Beach – Located about 18kms from Panaji (Goa) and situated in Bardez taluka, the Anjuna Beach is the part of a 30 km extended beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian sea. The beach is famous for its stunning natural beauty with swaying palms trees and soft powered white sands. The beach is marked by an unusual rocky formation overlying a cove of white sand and black rock that juts out into the Sea.

8.) Colva Beach – One of the famous beaches of Goa, this whitish-silver sands beach is a treat to those who want to have a lovely sunbathe and a peaceful relaxed moment. The waves of the Arabian sea, the marriage of fresh water streams in the sea, the long stretch of beach, the beautiful coconut palms swinging by the wind, etc.

9.) Versova Beach – The Versova beach faces the Arabian Sea. A large population of Mumbai’s fishing community, the Kolis, reside at one end of Versova beach.[3] Fishing is the primary industry in this area. Unlike the Marine Drive, which is guarded by tetrapods, Versova beach uses massive rocks to buffer the buildings from the waves. During high tide, the entire beach goes under water, hence there are no permanent structures on the beach, nor any legal inhabitants.

10.) Varkala Beach – also known as Papanasam beach is a beach in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, part of the Indian Ocean. Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. The beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming. The evening views of the sunset are worth lingering over. There are several small restaurants and snack shops near and around this beach.

1.) Jim Corbett National Park –  is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative.

The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics.  An ecotourism destination, it contains 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. The increase in tourist activities, among other problems, continues to present a serious challenge to the park’s ecological balance.

2.) Keoladeo Ghana National Park – is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the summer season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.

3.)Ranthambore National Park – is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 110 km north east of Kota and 130 km south east of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, about 11 km away; Kota is another convenient station as many trains stop there. RIDCOR operates a mega highway between Kota and Ranthambhore.

Ranthambhore was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India, and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park in 1980.

4.) Great Himalayan National Park – (GHNP) is the newest addition to India’s national parks, located in Kullu region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The park was built in 1984. The park is spread over an area of 1,171 km2 that lies between an altitude of 1500 to 6000m. The Great Himalayan National Park is a habitat to more than 375 fauna species that comprises nearly around 31 mammals, 181 birds, 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 11 annelids, 17 mollusks and 127 insects. They are protected under strict guidelines of Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, hence any sort of hunting is not permitted. It also supports the variety of plant life, scattered over the park.

5.) Kaziranga National Park –  is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International for conservation of avifaunal species.

6.) Kanha National Park – is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. In the 1930s, Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar, of 250 and 300 km² . Kanha National Park was created on 1 June 1955. Today it stretches over an area of 940 km² in the two districts Mandla and Balaghat. Together with a surrounding buffer zone of 1,067 km² and the neighboring 110 km² Phen Sanctuary it forms the Kanha Tiger Reserve. This makes it the largest National Park in Central India.

The park has a significant population of Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, the sloth bear, Barasingha and Indian wild dog. The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel “Jungle Book “

7.) Bandhavgarh National Park –  is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968, with an area of 105 km². The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni and totals 437 km². The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which is said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka (Ceylon).

8.) Eravikulam National Park –  Also known as Rajamalai National Park, the sanctuary is famous for its biodiversity. This National Park, located 15 km north of Munnar in Idukki District of Kerala, is one of the important destinations of wildlife tour in Kerala. The most popular and interesting part of this reserve is the place Rajamalai, which is located deep inside the reserve. Here, entry of private vehicles is prohibited. Therefore, only few mini buses are operated inside the park by the park staff as a pollution control measure. Moreover, it is also an easy way to manage visitor traffic.

9.) Nagarhole National Park –  also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka state in South India. This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

10.) Sunderbans National Park –  is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. But more than two-third of the Sundarbans is in Bangladesh and the remainder is in West Bengal, India.

If you ever dreamt to make your blog come out with thousands of visitors in a single day then you must have heard or read loads of times that to create successful blog you need good and evocative content in your post, as Google Search Engine locate it easily and gladly. Primarily, you must have wondered that what kind of content will be successful and for how long. Creating a significant content is not easy. Either you need to do thorough study, have your own experience or must be familiar with that information. Inadequate subjects are not ranked by Google.

What we are going to learn in this article is first there are no shortcuts to success. Initially, I also made the big mistake to just think about money generation regardless of the quality and content of my blog. And it took me 2 years to finally see myself making some cash. So, don’t go ahead if you feel that I’m going to teach you to build cash making blog post, certainly not! What I’ll share is what I have experienced. I’ll share with you how to find some valuable contents of some of successful sites. And I’m so confident that if you seriously followed and understood this technique then success will be yours for sure.

So let’s get started and to begin with you need to choose your post Title or Heading. Title is basically a set of words known as keywords. Initially, you should only choose keywords related to your favorite subject. If your subject is Food & Recipes, then search for keywords, for example, Indian food recipes and if your topic choice is sports, then search for keywords like, greatest sportsman of all time, and so on (what I mean is foremost know your topic well and then do thorough search about it. Explore about it online, through books, TV, newspaper, and so on). Now, type these keyword on Google and see which websites appear on top of the search result. Go to these websites, see their content, see how well they have presented it and with what kind of information. But never ever try to copy such information because they are search engine favorite and doing so could harm your site ranking badly.

Now grab that domain (site name) and go to a website; Alexa and paste it there. Yes, this is your second step. Why Alexa, there is a reason to it. As stated above, writing good and meaningful content is key to online success. However, the main difficulty occurs when you are confused to get your perfect title for your perfect content. Here Alexa can play its role. It’s a wonderful tool that tells you about ranking of a website and other important statistics related to any site. This site also tells you (which we ignore) the top 5 keywords of every website. And when you type these keyword on Google you will see that actually these sites do rank top according to below keywords. I’ll make you understand this with my own website example.

If you look the above figure, you will notice that my site appear at top when you type keyword ‘best Indian Websites’. This gives you clue that these 5 line of keywords are main cause of traffic to my site. Following this you can create your own valuable heading with the help of these keywords (see the purpose here is to give you an idea that what are the top and valuable keywords of a successful content). Just keep on searching more and more like this and you will gradually understand what I mean and how helpful it will appear in future.

Now third and final step (very important) writing your own content when your title is clear. When you are writing your editorial, remember:

1. First , always include images as part of your content. Give it a good title, give a description of that image, and If required give it a caption too. Search Engine admire content that explain things with the help of images.
2. Do explain things (If your content demand) using numbering or as a list. It will work more in statistical way which again search engine support in correct approach.
3. Never keep on changing your content or title. If you believe that your content is great but for some reason not appearing on top of your search result, in that case it’s very important to retain your patience and don’t assume that by changing the title or content, your page ranking might come up. Sometimes search engine could take weeks or even 2-3 months to show your content for right set of keywords.
4. If your content is based on your personal experience do mention that, otherwise always include references. We should always give credit to else work. Its very easy to copy paste things but appreciating or using actual site name is a good deal and it will pay you certainly.
5. Don’t imagine things to write-up your content. Long or bleak articles will not lead anywhere. As said earlier, factual or self experienced information will help you to create your relevant and real content.
6. Mentioning numerical data like percentage, figures will help your article to sound more qualified and polished.
7. If require, clarify your sentence by giving an example. It will definitely work.
8. Do use bold and italics fonts to express your important word or sentence.
9. Last, but not the least, write in your own words and don’t duplicate. If somehow you feel to copy (one or two lines) then must remember point no 4.

I’m sure that if you will write keeping these tips in mind, your content will definitely lead toward achievement, cause all is based on experience.

Rest… All the Best!