Museum And Architectural Tour Of India

Indian architecture is rooted in its Culture, traditions and history. In fact, as the country progressed and moved on from one era to another, the influences that various religions and dynasties had on its traditions finds an outlet in various forms of architect practiced in different parts of the country. As a result, India has an extremely rich history of various forms of architect, which were practised at different points of time. It started from the Mehrgarh culture of the Indus valley civilization when houses were made of mud bricks. As a result Pramod Chandra mentions in Encyclopedia Britannica’s article ‘South Asian arts’ that how “the major cities associated with the civilization, notably Mohen-jodaro, Harappa and Kalibangan were laid out on a grid pattern and had provisions for an advanced drainage system”.

Keeping in mind the rich history of the bygone eras, travellers endeavouring to relish the Architect and Museums of India have a lot to choose from as is evident from the selected list given below:

Khujaraho- Renowned across the globe for the learnings that erotic architect on the wall of temples offers to the populace. Constructed between the ninth and tenth century, these temples also find mention in the UNESCO World Heritage list and highlight the ethos of Indian religion that revered the practice of yoga and bhoga that oscillated between devotion to God and satisfaction out of physical pleasures.

Sarnath-The place where Gautam Budha first taught about Dharma, is located in Uttar Pradesh and is also an important Jain pilgrimage. This is also a place that has offered extremely rich collection of artefacts and sculptures to India, including the most famous exhibit of a single Lion capital of Ashoka, which now proudly finds its place in a museum in Sarnath. The other important attractions of the Sarnath Archaeological Museum include the renowned Ashoka pillar that is all remnants of the great emperor-Ashoka.

Chandigarh- A very modern city, this capital of Punjab and Haryana is not only the political and cultural hub of the state, but also houses the famous Rock garden built by Nek Chand from scrap material, and also has some very popular museums like the Chandigarh architect museum that gives a Glimpse of the original documents regarding the planning of the city, besides offering an insight into the rare plans and sketches prepared as part of the master plans of the city.

Short Vacation Destinations In India - Delhi, Agra And Jaipur

“We arrived in India for the shooting of a documentary and once the shoot was over the crew decided to take a short break. As we all were divided over the choice of place, ultimately the group divided into three small ones and decided to proceed to three different destinations-Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and what a short vacation that was!” wrote Amma to her friend in an email.

What Amma mentioned is actually what many tourists like her feel when they convert a business or a personal Tour to India in enjoying a short vacation in the country. This break not only helps them rejuvenate their tired soul, but also gives them an opportunity to understand the country.

Delhi being the capital of country has so much to offer. To many, it is like a country in itself-the city is spread so far and wide that it seems to encompass sea of humanity. With vehicles zooming in and out of different and almost all the roads at any point of the day, it is difficult for anyone to guess when Delhi sleeps. Yet beneath that never ending cloak is an invisible spirit that needs to be explored and for that one needs to spend a little more time roaming around the streets and visiting various nooks and corners that contains reminiscence of footsteps of royalties and kingdoms that have ruled, or have dreamt of ruling Delhi. Even the difference between Delhi built by Britishers, the old Delhi and the ever expanding Delhi needs to be experienced to be understood.

Similarly, the glory of  Taj Mahal  in Agra is always beckoning and is actually worth taking a short yet memorable vacation. It is difficult to comprehend the feeling that one gets standing in front of this love monument. The exquisite grandeur, the aura and the overwhelming and overarching feeling of love is always in the air even in the near vicinity of the structure. Even modernisation and accomplishments in the field of architect can’t diminish the stateliness of the structure and till the time these feelings remain,it is difficult to either circumvent, or diminish the importance of this short but very fulfilling vacation.

Cultural Rajasthan Tours To India

Culture is a word that is synonymous with the Deserts of Rajasthan. While desert may conjure up the images of sandy vastness, spreading endlessly over miles of flat land, where in breeze is always related to sand storms of various colours and intensity; one thing remains very familiar in the dull surroundings: the vibrant costumes of people, their culture and festivals.

The Erco Travels agents always feel that all in all, it is a different world all together, where time transcends into stillness when the little bells hanging from the necks of merrily strolling Camels fill the air. Or, when young firls and women, dressed up in their refinery, singing happily in the wee hours of morning, celebrate the gangaur festival, where in the unmarried girls pray to get a good husband and the married ones keep fast for the welfare of their family and husband. Not to forget the sound of dhup- a local musical instrument that spreads far and wide in the month of March, awaking sleepy folks out of their beds, especially near the festival of holi in India. It is these little gestures of finding zest and fervour in everything that Rajasthani’s do is what adds more spice to the already vibrant culture of the state.

Accordingly, feels the Erco Travels agents that a tour to this extremely Culture of Rajasthan state of India should encompass an ingredient of all-its heroic history, nostalgic fight of even women for the land, festivals, cuisine and traditions that are still so very unique to the place and leave the tourist almost spellbound. All through their stay, it is difficult for them to get out of the hospitality and warmth of the people that is extended wholeheartedly at almost all the destinations.

                     

Erco Travels agents are of the view that owing to the variety offered by the state, the cultural tour can be designed as per the interest and wishes of the traveller as there is so much to mix and match. If the interest is tilted towards history and architect then to begin with stay can be organised in heritage hotels, which are an experience in itself. Then the destinations can be picked and chosen to ensure that most of the renowned  Forts and Palaces and monuments are covered and clubbed with camel and elephant rides to give the real feel of the golden times of the erstwhile Maharajas.