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Bandhavgarh National Park
Dudhwa
Dudhwa National Park is an example of a highly diverse Terai ecosystem, and is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, near the Indo-Nepal border. The "big five of Dudhwa" are tiger, rhinoceros, barasingha (swamp deer), crocodile, garuda (birds of prey), and hundreds of other species can be found in the swamps in particular. Dudhwa is a well protected Royal Bengal Tiger habitat, and the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a part of Dudhwa National Park.
Delhi (New Delhi)
Delhi is the third largest city and consists of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of India Between 17th and 19th centuries and now contains many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's muslim history. The other Delhi is the imperial city created as the capital of India by the British. In addition to its historic interest and role as government center, Delhi is a major travel gateway. The architectural designs and sophistication that buildings in Delhi like Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings like the South and North blocks along the breathtaking view available from Raj Path, show British influence. Modern Delhi has a cosmopolitan culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths and religions. Theatre, drama and entertainment of all sorts including discotheques are there.
Lucknow
Located in north-central India 260 mi/420 km southeast of Delhi and not far from the border with Nepal, Lucknow has gardens, parks and the beautiful Bara Imambara tomb (an enormous tomb of a Shiite holy man).
Lucknow was the site of the Uprising of 1857 against the British. Although it was ultimately unsuccessful, it was the first dramatic act of rebellion against the Raj, and it served to fan the desire for independence (a desire that would take 90 years to fulfill). The British Residency itself is in ruins—it was not restored after the siege—which gives it a ghostly quality. Since Poonjaji, one of the more fashionable Indian gurus, made the town his base, Lucknow has been visited by many Westerners interested in Eastern religion and meditation.
The Wajid Ali Shah Festival takes place in Lucknow during February, and as a part of it a classical opera is performed against the backdrop of the ruined Residency. It is definitely worth a watch.
Kanha National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in central India in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh has over 22 species of mammals and over 250 species of birds, and an array of flora and fauna. The park is popular for its high density of white tigers, and is known as the White Tiger Country. In addition to natural beauty, Bandhavgarh has historical significance with one of the oldest forts in india - Bandhavgarh Fort. The fort is believed to be more than 2000 years old, and archaeological remains can be found at The Cave Point.
Dudhwa National Park is an example of a highly diverse Terai ecosystem, and is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, near the Indo-Nepal border. The "big five of Dudhwa" are tiger, rhinoceros, barasingha (swamp deer), crocodile, garuda (birds of prey), and hundreds of other species can be found in the swamps in particular. Dudhwa is a well protected Royal Bengal Tiger habitat, and the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a part of Dudhwa National Park.
Delhi is the third largest city and consists of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of India Between 17th and 19th centuries and now contains many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's muslim history. The other Delhi is the imperial city created as the capital of India by the British. In addition to its historic interest and role as government center, Delhi is a major travel gateway. The architectural designs and sophistication that buildings in Delhi like Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings like the South and North blocks along the breathtaking view available from Raj Path, show British influence. Modern Delhi has a cosmopolitan culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths and religions. Theatre, drama and entertainment of all sorts including discotheques are there.
Located in north-central India 260 mi/420 km southeast of Delhi and not far from the border with Nepal, Lucknow has gardens, parks and the beautiful Bara Imambara tomb (an enormous tomb of a Shiite holy man).
Lucknow was the site of the Uprising of 1857 against the British. Although it was ultimately unsuccessful, it was the first dramatic act of rebellion against the Raj, and it served to fan the desire for independence (a desire that would take 90 years to fulfill). The British Residency itself is in ruins—it was not restored after the siege—which gives it a ghostly quality. Since Poonjaji, one of the more fashionable Indian gurus, made the town his base, Lucknow has been visited by many Westerners interested in Eastern religion and meditation.
The Wajid Ali Shah Festival takes place in Lucknow during February, and as a part of it a classical opera is performed against the backdrop of the ruined Residency. It is definitely worth a watch.
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in central India in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh has over 22 species of mammals and over 250 species of birds, and an array of flora and fauna. The park is popular for its high density of white tigers, and is known as the White Tiger Country. In addition to natural beauty, Bandhavgarh has historical significance with one of the oldest forts in india - Bandhavgarh Fort. The fort is believed to be more than 2000 years old, and archaeological remains can be found at The Cave Point.
