Thursday, 29 December 2011

REPORT OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON TOURISM

India Tourism has been a major social phenomenon of the societies all along. It is motivated by the natural urge of every human being for new experience, adventure, education and entertainment. The motivations for tourism also include social, religious and business interests. The spread of education has fostered a desire to know more about different parts of the globe. The basic human thirst for new experience and knowledge has become stronger, as technological advances are overcoming communication barriers. Progress in air transport and development...

Thursday, 1 December 2011

The Taj Mahal: One of The Most Beautiful Architectural Creation of a Love Story

They set stone flowers in the marble. That by their color, if not their perfume, surpasses real flowers. ---Abu Talib Kalim  If a visit to India is a crown, missing the Taj is as good as missing the crown's finest jewel! The Taj Mahal is the culmination of architectural achievements of India under the Mughal rule. Arguably the finest piece of architecture in the medieval world, the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan over the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Starting from 1632 it took about 20 years to...