Upcoming Romantic movies of 2016

Following is a list of upcoming Romantic Bollywood movies to look out for in the coming year...

1) Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
       The film will star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles, and is slated to release on the Diwali weekend in October 2016. it is not a conventional love story or love triangle. It's a film that dwells deeply on relationships, heartbreaks and how love completes you, defines you and yet leaves you wanting for more.


2) Fitoor
       It stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Katrina Kaif and Tabu in leading roles and is based on Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. The film is scheduled for release on 12 February 2016


3) Kapoor & Sons
       The film stars Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Fawad Khan. The film will be released on 18 March 2016. The movie revolves around two brothers played by Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan. Rishi Kapoor will be playing grandfather of the male leads.


4) Sanam Re
       The film stars Pulkit Samrat, Urvashi Rautela and Rishi Kapoor. Sanam Re was shot in multiple locations like Mumbai, Shimla, Kalpa and Ladakh and is slated to release on 12 February 2016.


5) Baaghi: A Rebel for Love
       It stars Paras Arora, Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff in lead roles, and is scheduled to release on April 29, 2016. There were rumours stating that whether this film will be an official remake of the 1990 Salman Khan film Baaghi: A Rebel For Love however these rumours where denied by the production company.


6) Rustom
        Inspired by real life incidents, Rustom, that is written by Vipul Rawal and directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, is being co-produced by three giants. This film will release on August 12, 2016.


7) Rangoon
        It stars Saif Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. Rangoon is a Casablanca-like love triangle set against the backdrop of the Second World War


8) Ki and Ka
        The film follows a young, married couple whose relationship challenges the gender roles placed upon women and men in Indian society. It stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Kapoor.


9) Mirziya
        Acclaimed director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s next offering, Mirziya will introduce four new faces to the film industry – Harshvardhan Kapoor (Anil Kapoor’s son), Saiyami Kher  (Tanvi Azmi’s niece), actors Anuj and Anjali. Billed as a modern-day adaptation of Mirza-Saahiban.


10) Sanam Teri Kasam
       The film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane in lead roles and it is set to release on 5 February 2016. It is Bollywood debut of Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane and it is set to release on 5 February 2016.

TOP 10 HAUNTED PLACES IN GURGAON

1) Saffron B.P.O. Gurgaon
       It was built on top of a graveyard and most of the people working in this BPO have experienced paranormal activities. This BPO is considered as one of the most haunted place in Gurgaon. The most famous story around here is of 'Rose'. According to sources, this company had an employee, whose name was Rose. She had been employee of the month several times and suddenly one day she stopped coming to work, after inquiring through her relatives it was found that she had been dead for several years.


2) MG Road
       A woman in white saree has been sighted by many drivers. According to the legend, this woman's tongue expands to great length and her eyeballs come out when anyone dares to stare at this lady. There have been many such haunted incidents and if you ever pass through this road during midnight, drive slowly and pray.


3) Sector 56
      According to Pooja Singh, soon after she and her family moved into a new house, paranormal activities became pretty common. They would hear knocks on the door with no one outside. Her daughter, had a toy car, which moved with the help of a remote. It's the kind of car in which a child can sit and take a ride, while the parents control the remote. The toy car was lying around in the hall and it suddenly started moving and nobody even touched the remote.


4) Malibu Towne
      People have claimed that a ghost was the reason behind the delay in construction of one of the towers. The ghost reportedly lived in the tower from the beginning. During the first year of construction, two workers jumped off the building and a few people saw some ghostly faces on the walls. Since then people are scared to even enter the premises.


5) Ashoka Vihar Flyover
        This place is haunted by the spirit of a woman in white dress. According to sources, this spirit can be witnessed between 1-4 am. She asks for directions and if you stop, you car either breaks down or you just keep going in circles.


6) Sector 7
       A ground floor apartment is said to be haunted by some kind of spirit. According to locals, it is the soul of a man who was brutally murdered in the bathroom. The spirit haunts people and people who stay here have reported severe mental trauma and illness.


7) Crying ghost
       According to some sources, a school was being built near Cyber City, authorities were having trouble finding security men to guard the premises at night, because strange sounds of men, women and children crying and calling out in pain can be heard at night. After performing certain poojas and hawan the crying has finally stopped.


8) Palam Vihar
      In 2005, Barkha’s husband got a job in Udyog Vihar, and they started looking for a house in Gurgaon. They moved into a quiet residential part of Palam Vihar. The house was initially in good condition but then the family started experiencing paranormal activities. It was later found that an ancient graveyard was just meters away from their house.


9) The possession
       In 2004, a college lecturer who had a 15-year-old daughter, shifted to a new house. The girl, Niharika, started acting strangely. One day, after coming back from school, she chopped off her long hair. Soon after, she stopped eating. The real shock came when all of a sudden she started speaking in three different voices, her own, a man's and a woman's. It was further found that she was possessed by two different spirits.


10) Sector 15
       There have been stories of how a ghost car, chases down people in the fog and suddenly disappears, it has been the cause of several accidents. People who have experienced this haunted car, advice not to drive during night.

TOP 10 HAUNTED PLACES IN CHANDIGARH

1) Haunted House
      You can find a haunted house (Sector 16), it is haunted by the spirit of a student who committed suicide some years back. People who have reported their encounter with this spirit, have different versions on the boy's appearance.


2) Savitri Bai Phule Hostel
       It is one such place where apparitions have been witnessed by students. Ghosts and that too without heads are visible from windows of some hostel rooms. Some residents of the hostel have approached the authorities concerned, that they have seen ghosts in the hostel.


3) Kasauli Graveyard
       Not exactly in Chandigarh, but easily accessible. This place is on the way to Shimla from Chandigarh. It is a popular spot for experiencing spirits. You can also find a haunted house in Kasauli.


4) Chandigarh railway guesthouse
       In one of the rooms, many people have witnessed paranormal activities. This creepy spirit has been reported to peep inside the bathroom, when someone is taking a shower.


5) Haunted bridge
      On the way to General Hospital(Sector 16), there is a bridge. People have claimed, to have seen a girl in apron moving down the bridge with a lamp in her hand. According to sources, this lady was a practicing doctor who got hit by a speeding truck and died around 20 years back. The interesting fact is that she suddenly disappears.


6) Cremation Ground
      There is a cremation ground in Sector 25. People have had eerie experiences around this place, some have also reported to have seen apparitions. If you are lucky, then you might witness a paranormal activity.


7) Sukhna lake
      This place has witnessed several deaths in recent years. At night the place gets really dark and many cases of suicides have been reported from this place. According to locals this lake is possessed by an evil spirit.


8) Haunting Sati(Sector39)
       According to some of the locales, there is a small temple like structure, which was supposed to be built in remembrance of a lady who had become Sati. It is said that whoever bows and prays before this structure, gets haunted by that creepy woman.


9) PGI Chandigarh
      There is a place, which had a large number of aborted foetueses placed in jars, the huge jars were visible from the outside and it was a pretty scary site in the night. This place has a lot of negative energy and people have reported to have eerie experiences around this place.


10) Punjab University
       Legend goes by, that the trees near the Law department and the botanical garden within the campus is haunted. Bats have been seen coming out of trees and at night apparitions have been seen by people.

TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN ANDHRA PRADESH

1) Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
        It is the richest temple in terms of donations received and  most-visited place of worship in the world. For men the dress code is dhoti or pyjamas with upper cloth and for women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or churidar with pyjama and upper cloth. This place is a must visit.


2) Undavalli caves
     It is a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and is one of the finest testimonials to ancient vishwakarma sthapathis. These caves were carved out of solid sandstone on a hillside in the 4th to 5th centuries A.D. There are several caves and the best known largest one has four stories with a huge recreated statue of Vishnu in a reclining posture, sculpted from a single block of granite inside the second floor. Undavalli caves are an example of how many Buddhist artifacts and stupas in Andhra were converted into Hindu temples and deities. 


3) Srikalahasti Temple
      The unique Shiva Linga here is located in picturesque surroundings with the Dakshina Kailasa mountain at the back and the north flowing river Swarnamukhi in front. It is one of the most famous Shiva temples in South India, and is said to be the site where Kannappa was ready to offer both his eyes to cover blood flowing from the Siva linga before Lord Siva stopped him and granted him mukti.


4) Kondaveedu Fort
      It was built by Anapotha Reddy in the 1250 A.D and later developed by Ana Venkata Reddy. Both of them were prominent rulers of the Reddy dynasty known to be benevolent patrons of the art and culture. Apart from this main fort, there are two other forts. All three forts are now in ruins. The department of Archeology and Museums (Andhra Pradesh) has decided to carry out major development and restoration works to bring out the past glory of the forts.


5) Kanaka Durga Temple
      The temple is located on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River. One of the many mythologies associated with this place is that Arjuna prayed to Lord Shiva on top of Indrakeela hill to win His blessings and the city derived its name "Vijayawada". Special poojas are performed during Dashara and most significant among them is the Saraswati and Theppotsava pooja.


6) Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
     It is located amidst Kambalakonda Reserve Forest in Visakhapatnam. It is named after The Former Prime Minister Of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. It was declared open to the public on 19 May 1977. It covers an area of 625 acres and nearly eighty species of animals numbering to about eight hundred are present in the zoo. The Zoo Park has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds caged in their natural ambiance.


7) Prasanthi Nilayam
     It is the main ashram of Sathya Sai Baba located in the village of Puttaparthi in Anantapur district. "Prasanthi Nilayam" means literally "Abode of the Highest Peace". Sathya Sai Baba was usually present in Prasanthi Nilayam from early June to the middle of March. The Prasanti Nilayam ashram hosts many mandirs including a Ganesha Mandir, Subramanya Mandir, Gayatri Mandir,a meditation tree planted by Sai Baba in 1950,an eternal heritage museum, Chaitanya Jyothi museum, multiple canteens, cricket ground, indoor sports stadium, super specialty hospital, educational institutions, shopping complex, administration buildings, devotee quarters, accommodation rooms and halls.


8) Visakha Museum
     It houses the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalingandhra region. Collections available for viewing in the museum includes ancient armory, crockery, coins, silk costumes, jewelry, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, periodicals, and maps. All of these were used by the early settlers in the region. There are many models of warships, planes and submarines. There are many historical items presented by different countries too.


9) Kailasagiri
       It is a hilltop park in the city of Visakhapatnam. The Rope Way offers a cable car route to the top of the hill, the first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh. One can view the entire city of Visakhapatnam from the top of this Eco-Rich hill.


10) Rushi Konda Beach
   It is located just 8 kilometers from the city of Visakhapatnam, RushiKonda Beach is known as the Jewel of the East Coast. The unspoiled beauty of the beach is its main attraction and offers a unique opportunity to relax. The day the city celebrates the festival of colors, Holi, the beach gets transformed to a hue of vibrant colors, with people splashing color and water on each other.

TOP 10 HAUNTED PLACES IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

1) Khooni Naala
   This place has got it's name, because of the number of road accidents that have taken place on this spot. A woman in black saree with an infant in her hand has been spotted by many people on this road. She has become a cause of many accidents. She asks for lift from vehicles passing by this road and people who get cursed die...


2) The Haunted Mosque
           Evil in the house of God, Weird but true, a mosque in one of the villages had remained unattended for quite a long time. It is haunted by several evil spirits. People entering the mosque have been found dead and many have got diseases after entering this place.


3) Bijbehara Massacre
           Another massacre in this state, which has left the place haunted by dead. Several Kashmiri protesters shouting anti-India slogans were massacred. Spirits of those dead can be seen on several occasions during night.


4) Guide
      Location-Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) Air base. Many people have claimed to have seen a person who helps them and then suddenly disappears. Different people have different versions, but one thing is common, the spirit is always helpful. If you happen to meet this spirit then definitely thank him.


5) Haunted tree
      On The way to Gurez from Srinagar, you can find a haunted tree. The tree itself looks creepy with no leaves and weird atmosphere surrounding this tree. It is believed that whoever touches this tree on Amavasya, gets possessed by an evil spirit. Beware!!!


6) Kunan Poshpora
       This is a twin village in Kupwara District. People have claimed that a mass gang rape took place several years back and the entire place still lives with that haunted experience. Victimized women, who died after this incident haunt this village.


7) Desperate Jinn(Srinagar)
      According to sources, Once a man(Zoeb) found his wife not so interested and distracted from her life. He took her for medical treatment but all his efforts were in vain. Then, he brought his wife for treatment before a Fakir and explained to him that his wife hated him very much and felt relaxed at home, during his absence. After asking few questions, it appeared from her symptoms that she suffered from Sihr of separation. After reciting the Ruqya, a Jinn spoke through that lady and said it was in love with her and was responsible for the lady's behavior.


8) Udhampur(Army Quarters)
      Many people have seen spirits walking in groups. The specialty is that, these spirits are white human like figures which emit light and they march upwards to the sky and disappear. People have spotted these spirits by around 2:00-2:30 in the morning. They don't hurt, help but an experience worth witnessing.


9) Gawkadal bridge
      On 20th of January 1990, several Kashmiri protesters shouting anti-India slogans, heading towards Lal Chowk were massacred after the protest turned violent.  This place has been haunted since then and still the spirits of those dead can be felt...


10)  Ghost Abdullah(Srinagar)
         Existence of this Jinn has been confirmed by many of the locales and following is a confession by one of those many witnesses.
"Anyone who visited this house would find his/her shoes thrown out of that place. I tried to rubbish these supernatural claims, until I witnessed the strange paranormal occurrence. I saw, shoes flying, eerie sounds coming out of that place and it is told that whoever enters the premises will suffer from some form of sickness".

TOP 10 HAUNTED PLACES IN NAGPUR

1) Parsi Graveyard, Seminary Hills
       If you ask locals about haunted place in Nagpur, Parsi graveyard is the most common name that you will hear. People have reported illness for up to a week after visiting this place, many have also reported strange sightings of human like figures and eerie voices that chases them away. If you ever visit Nagpur and wish to get a haunted experience, then this is the right place for you.

2) Amravati Highway
        People have reported various description of their haunting encounters on this highway some call it a fog, some a spirit. Whatever it might be, it is definitely scary...

3) Haunted Nagpur-Wardah rail-track 
        According to some of the locals, long ago a girl was raped here and since then this place has been haunted by the spirit of that girl. On some days during nights her screams can still be heard, calling out for help and weeping in pain. 

4) Dev Nagar 
        The story goes 20-25 years back, the entire building was constructed over a place where people used to burn dead bodies. After construction of the building the residents who stayed there could see apparitions and spirits of the dead. On the night of Amavasya(No moon) people here still claim to see and feel those dead. 

5) Ramtek 
         In this area there is a cursed tree. People skilled in the art of 'vashikaran', 'jadu tona' and other such forms of blackmagic, perform their tantra and mantra under this tree. It is said that, a person passing under this tree after midnight and before sunrise would get possessed by evil entities. 

6) Bhander Forest 
         According to some locals, this place is said to be haunted by evil spirits and ghosts of wild animals who drink human blood. Also there are many wild animals in this forest, so if you ever think of visiting this place, better go prepared. 

7) Wadi Haunting 
        A minor girl was raped at Wadi in Nagpur, she died few months after this incident. People have claimed that her apparitions have been seen near the place where she was raped, she sits on the corner of road and cries... 

8) Daayan ka Ghar 
        According to some sources, there was a house near Amravati Road ByPass and an old lady used to stay in it. It was later found that she used to kidnap and kill children for performing black magic. When the citizens came to know about this, they burnt the entire house along with that old lady. Her evil spirit is still said to haunt people living in that area. 

9) AH43 
       There are stories of haunting experiences on this Highway. Many people have claimed to have seen a beautiful woman in white dress with a candle, standing on the middle of the road and when any car approaches her she dissapears. Spooky it is...beware of the beauty. 

10) Shukrawar Talav 
The lake has shockingly become a favourite spot for committing suicides. Every year, the lake witnesses atleast a hundred attempted suicides. Locals believe that his place is cursed by some evil spirit.

TOP 10 HAUNTED PLACES IN HYDERABAD

Top haunted places Hyderabad

1) Ramoji Film City

2) Kundanbagh Haunted House

3) The Unsolved Mystery of Shamshabad Airport

4) The Golkonda Fort

5) Ravindranagar

6) Uppal Stadium

7) Taramati Baradari

8) Dhed Lakh Ghar

9) Headless Spirit

10) Mystery trap

Steamed Pelakai gatti/Jackfruit Dumplings

This is a very famous Mangalorean cuisine. The color of gatti is usually bright yellow, the color depends on the leaf used to steam the gatti. 

Ingredients:
3 cups finely chopped Jackfruit flesh
1 cup jaggery/brown sugar
¼ cup water
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp cumin seeds(crushed)
1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
1 cup rice flour
½ cup grated coconut
1½ cup Jack fruit jam
a pinch salt
water
few bay Leaves or banana leaf

Method:
1) Melt jaggery in water(remove the impurities if any) and keep it aside.
2) Now make  a smooth paste of finely chopped jack-fruit by using a blender. 
3) Add Jack-fruit paste along with jaggery syrup, grated coconut, cumin seeds, cardamon powder and mix it nicely.
4) Add rice flour little by little to the above made mixture and make a smooth dough.
5) Sprinkle some water if needed to make a soft dough.
6) Make a cone with bay/banana leaf and fill it with the rice mixture.
7) Fold the top and pin it with a tooth pick. If using banana leaf fold a piece of the leaf like a triangle. Steam it in a pan using a steaming plate or bamboo steamer.
8) Cook for 20 minutes and check with a tooth pick to see how dumpling is cooked. If the dumpling is raw in the middle, continue cooking.
9) After cooking the dumplings to perfection remove them from the pan. Open the leaf and enjoy the aroma and flavour of Jack-fruit dumpling.

Bangude Pulimunchi(spicy sour silver/grey mackerels)

  It is a popular dish in Mangalore and its adjacent places. It is commonly prepared at every household. The gravy is super spicy and tangy and adds amazing flavor to the fish. In Tulu, 'Puli' means 'tamarind' and Munchi means 'chilli'. Mackerel is a very healthy fish and its consumption is very good for overall health.

Ingredients:
1. 7 long red chillies
2. 1 big onion
3. 2-3 flakes garlic
4. lemon sized tamarind.
5. Turmeric Powder
6. Salt as per taste
7. Cumin seeds - half spoon
8. Pepper - half spoon
9. Green chillies -2
10. small piece ginger
11. Half chopped onion for seasoning.

Method:
1) Clean the fish and make around 3 pieces of each fish and keep aside.
2) Now grind the first 8 items to fine paste and make the masala little thick .
3) Heat oil in a pan, add few mustard seeds and when it clutters add chopped onion, ginger and green chilies, fry for a minute.
4) Now add the masala to it and 1 cup of water and boil it for 2 minutes .
5) Add the pieces of fish to the gravy and let it cook for 5 minutes.

Tip:
Serve it hot with Boiled(Brown) Rice.

Kori Rotti

It is a popular spicy Coastal Karnataka dish, a combination of red-chili based chicken curry and crisp dry wafers made from boiled rice. Traditionally, these rice wafers were used to be prepared by female members of the family in their own homes, however due to modernization one can find these rice wafers in a commercial store. A pack of 'Rotti' is available at a nominal price in Mangalore stores and can be easily bought.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
   1)  1½ coconuts
   2)  2 cups hot water
   3)  1/2 small coconut, grated
   4)  15-20 red chillies
   5)  2 tbsp. coriander seeds
   6)  1 tbsp. jeera
   7)  6 seeds peppercorns
   8)  2 tbsp ghee for frying
   9)  1kg chicken, cleaned and cut
  10)  1/2 an onion, chopped
  11)  1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
  12)  10 flakes garlic
  13)  1 tbsp Butter
  14)  Salt to taste
  15)  Juice of 1 lemon
  16)  1 packet rotti

Directions:
Prep: 20min  ›  Cook:1hr

• First grate 1½ coconuts and grind it finely with 2 cups of hot water. Squeeze out thick coconut milk and keep aside. 
• Roast ½ grated coconut till it becomes light brown. Fry ingredients from 4 to 8 in a little ghee. Now, add the ½ chopped onion till it becomes light brown in ghee. Grind all these together with turmeric powder and garlic flakes with a little of the thin coconut milk till you get a fine paste out of it.
• Remove the masala, wash the grinder with 2 to 3 cups of water and mix it with the masala, remaining thin coconut milk and cut chicken. 
• Take the above mixture and add 1 chopped onion, 1 tbsp of Butter, salt to taste and boil in a cooker for 5 minutes under pressure. Remove and add thick coconut milk, lemon juice and bring to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes.
• Take 2 tbsp of ghee in a flat heating vessel on fire. Add chopped onion and fry till it gets a nice brownish color. Add garam masala powder (lavang, elaichi, and dalchini) and pour the curry over the seasoning, cover and remove from fire and serve it hot with Rotti.  

Tips:
Serve it hot.

Machli jal ki rani hai - Hindi rhyme

 Machhali jal ki raani hai ,
Jeevan uska paani hai ,
Haath lagao ge to dar jaayegi ,
Bahaar nikaalo ge to mar jaayegi.. 

This a popular Hindi rhyme amongst kids. The video presented above features a different version of the famous rhyme. Hope You enjoyed the video! 

TOP 10 WORLD'S FASTEST STREET LEGAL CAR

This is a list of the world's fastest street-legal production car

1. Hennessy Venom GT
Top speed: 270.49mph, 278(theoretical)
Price: £750,000
Manufacturer: Hennessey Performance Engineering
It uses a highly modified Lotus Exige chassis. The Venom GT has a curb weight of 2,743 pounds (1,244 kg) aided by its lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber wheels. The brakes use Brembo 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the rear.

2.  Koenigsegg Agera R
Top speed: 273mph(theoretical)
Price: £1.1million
Manufacturer: Koenigsegg
It made its debut at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show. It takes a 0-62mph sprint in just 2.8 seconds, while 186mph is reached in a small matter of 11.7 seconds. Other details include a removable, targa-style roof panel for high-speed, wind-in-the-hair thrills, while its light, carbon fibre wheels keep weight to a minimum.

3. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Top speed: 268mph
Price: £2million
Manufacturer: Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
It features an 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged, W16 cylinder engine, equivalent to two narrow-angle V8 engines bolted together, curb weight is 1,888 kilograms (4,162 lb)

4. RUF CTR3
Top speed: 236mph
Price: £357,000
Manufacturer: Ruf Automobile
The engine of the CTR3 is a Porsche derived 3.8 L flat-6 paired with twin KK&K turbochargers; this means the CTR3 produces 515 kW (691 hp) at 7,000 rpm, and has a maximum torque of 890 N·m (660 lb·ft).The Ruf CTR3 has appeared in a few racing games, which include Project CARS, Asphalt 8: Airborne, Driver: San Francisco, Driveclub, The Crew, and CSR Racing.

5. Pagani Huayra
Top speed: 225mph
Price: £1million
Manufacturer: Pagani
A twin-turbo, V12 engine developed by Mercedes-AMG specially for the Huayra. It uses a seven-speed sequential gearbox and a single disc clutch. The car is equipped with Brembo brake calipers, rotors and pads.

6. Noble M600
Top speed: 225mph
Price: £300,000
Manufacturer: Noble Automotive
The M600 engine uses a 4439 cc 60-degree Yamaha-derived Volvo B8444S V8 engine which is also used in the Volvo XC90 and S80, but with twin Garrett turbochargers equipped with variable boost. The engine also features electronic fuel injection via a Motec M600 and Injector Dynamics ID725's.

7. Ferrari LaFerrari
Top speed: 217mph
Price: £1million
Manufacturer: Ferrari
It is the first mild hybrid from Ferrari, providing the highest power output of any Ferrari whilst decreasing fuel consumption by 40 percent. It gets to a speed from 0-62mph in “less than three seconds”, while 0-124mph is managed in “under seven seconds”.

8. McLaren P1
Top speed: 217mph
Price: £866,000
Manufacturer: McLaren Automotive
It features a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine that is only similar to the MP4-12C motor in its displacement.  It takes 6.2 seconds to brake from 186 mph (299 km/h) to standstill, during which it will cover 246 metres. Power for the electric motor is stored in a 324-cell lithium-ion high density battery pack located behind the cabin, developed by Johnson Matthey Battery Systems. The battery can be charged by the engine or through a plug-in equipment and can be fully charged in two hours. The car can be operated using either the petrol engine, the electric motor or with a combination of the two.

9. Lamborghini Aventador
Top speed: 217mph
Price: £264,005
Manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A
It uses Lamborghini's new 700 PS (510 kW; 690 bhp) 6.5 litre 60° V12 engine weighing 235 kg. 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) by 2.9 s. Its transmission is a single-clutch seven-speed semi-automatic.

10. Porsche 918 Spyder
Top speed: 214mph
Price: £781,115
Manufacturer: Porsche
It was first shown as a concept car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. The engine weighs around 135 kg according to Porsche and it delivers 608 horsepower (453 kW) at 8,500 rpm and 528 N·m (389 lbf·ft) of maximum torque.

TOP MARKETS TO VISIT IN GOA

1) ANJUNA FLEA MARKET
Anjuna hosts the famous flea market every Wednesday during the peak season (October-April) which practically takes up the entire stretch of beach where you can purchase things ranging from fruits, clothes, jewelry, electronic devices and more such products.


2) SATURDAY NIGHT/BAGA BEACH MARKET
This market takes place on Saturdays. Market opens only during the high tourist season on a large fenced area between the Arpora and Anjuna city resorts. The first season night market is usually arranged before the New Year, while the last one is organized at the end of April. Entry into the Saturday Nite Bazaar is free, business hours: from 4:00 p.m till 11:00 p.m.


3) CALANGUTE MARKET SQUARE
The Saturday bazaar that is held in the Calangute Market square is near the post office. It boasts of a variety of good deals for shoppers. There is a Tibetan market in the center of Calangute. It offers all kinds of gems and silver work, wooden statues of the Buddha and other Hindu deities.


4) MAPUSA MARKET
Mapusa Friday Market is a weekly market in Mapusa. It is located outside the Mapusa Municipal Market. The market is well known for its jewellery, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.


5) PANJIM MARKET
Panjim market offers a variety of goods like wines, cashew nuts, local handicrafts and Goan spices. The market also has stalls selling clothes, bags, shoes, electronic gadgets, spices, flowers and sweets.

TOP TEN CHURCHES TO VISIT IN GOA

1) BASILICA BOM JESUS
It is Located in Old Goa, around 10 kilometres east of Panaji, The Bom Jesus Basilica is a World Heritage Monument and perhaps Goa's most famous church and among the most revered by Christians worldwide. It is partially in ruins but still a model of simplicity and elegance, a fine example of Jesuit architecture.


2) SE CATHEDRAL DE SANTA CATARINA
Also known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. It is Located in Old Goa and the largest church in India. The Cathedral was commissioned by the Portuguese Viceroy, to be a church worthy of the wealth, power and fame of the Portuguese who dominated the seas from the Atlantic to the Pacific.


3) CONVENT AND CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
It is a Roman Catholic church situated in the main square of Old Goa around 6 miles (10 kilometres) east of Panaji. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, together with a convent, was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed in Goa in 1517. The original church began as a small chapel, which was modified to a church in 1521 and consecrated in 1602.


4) CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MIRACLES
The old church was built in 1763 and was in Zambaulim. The Sanguem chapel affiliated to the Parish Church of Zambaulim was blessed in 1853. In 1858, the Sanguem chapel was raised to the status of a Parish Church and the Church building was constructed. The structure was small and was known for many years as ‘Military Chapel’. Eventually a new church building was built in 1977.


5) CHURCH OF ST CAJETAN
The Church stands opposite to the Se Cathedral. Its pattern is said to have been derived from the original design of the Basilica of St Peter in Rome. Built of laterite blocks and plastered with lime, the St Cajetan Church is an example of Corinthian architecture. The original name of the St Cajetan Church was The Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence. The St Cajetan Chuch was built by Italian friars of the Order of Theatines.


6) CHURCH OF MAE DE DEUS
one of the most attractive and beautiful churches in Goa. It is one of the best example of churches in Gothic style of architecture. It is located at Saligao in Bardez Taluk in northern side of Goa. It is situated within 6 km from Mapusa, 10 km from Panaji and 3 km from Calangute beach. For Saligao village it is most important parish church. It was constructed in the year 1873 and believed to be 125 years old. It is fully enclosed with natural surroundings that add more beauty to this place.


7) HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH GOA
The Church of the Holy sprit was first constructed in 1564 by the Jesuit missionaries. It was destroyed following the Muslim invasion of the Salcette in 1571 and construction was begun again only after the area had been firmly secured and after funds were raised. The Church of the Holy Spirit celebrates its Feast Day sometime in the final weeks of May.


8) OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS
The church of Assolna according to the ‘Anuario da Arquidiocese de Goa e Damao’ (1955) was founded in 1616 on the ruins of a fortress on the banks of the river Sal. There is also a small Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the church cemetery has an impressive façade.


9) St.PETER, PRINCE OF APOSTLES
St. Peter's Church appears to have been built in 1543, at the expenses of the Public treasury. It was one of the eight parish churches of the old city of Goa. The church was declared a national monument in the nineteen thirties.


10) NOSSA SENHORA DE PENHA DE FRANCA CHURCH
Nossa Senhora de Penha de Franca Is another beautiful church located in Bardez. With a high vaulted ceiling and beautiful interiors the Church simply looks amazing. The building of this church was made in 1826 and was entirely funded by a widow named Ana De Azvado, but within 26 years this building collapsed and was then rebuilt in 1655. This beautiful church was declared a national monument in 1932.

TOP TEN BEACHES IN GOA

1) AGONDA
Beach Location:
       South Goa, just north of Palolem Beach. 43 kilometers (26 miles) from Marago and 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Panaji. Closest main railway station to this beach is Marago. Canacona is the local railway station.
Info:
       Agonda is a great spot for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming, with still relatively few tourists. Agonda is a nice long pristine stretch of beach. Though the waters here might not be the most ideal place for swimming. Stay in a simple hut right on the beach, and enjoy the stillness and nature. Agonda Beach is fast being discovered, however. Do expect to find some other tourists, souvenir stalls, and restaurants.


2) ANJUNA
Beach Location:
       North Goa, 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Mapusa and 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Panaji. The closest railway station is Thivim.
Info:
       Anjuna is world famous for its trance parties held on the beach during the tourist season. Anjuna also hosts the famous flea market (Every Wednesday) wherein you can purchase many things, ranging from fruits to jewelry, clothes and electronic devices. Curlies at the southern end of the beach, is the most happening spot.


3) ARAMBOL
Beach Location:
       North Goa, 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Mapusa and 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Pernem.
Info:
       Arambol, on Goa's far northern stretch of coastline, has become the new hippie haven. Arambol Beach is a traditional fisherman village, located approximately a one hour drive from the Dabolim Airport within the Pernem administrative region of northern Goa, India.


4) BAGA & CALANGUTE
Beach Location:
       North Goa, 9 kilometers (6 miles) from Mapusa and 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Thivim.
Info:
       Calangute Beach is the busiest and most commercial beach in Goa. It's filled with foreigners tanning themselves on the endless rows of side-by-side sun lounges, and Indians who come to watch. Baga Beach starts right where Calangute ends, although it's hard to pinpoint exactly where. The beach is a bit less crowded and better developed than Calangute. A wide range of water sports are on offer.


5) BENAULIM
Beach Location:
       South Goa, 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Marago and 41 kilometers (25 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Marago.           
Info:
       In South Goa, this long stretch of white sand is great for sun lovers. 41 kms away from Panaji and 2 kms from the longest beach Colva is Benaulim beach. If you wish to be at some place close to nature and totally untouched, than Benaulim is the place for you.


6) CANDOLIM
Beach Location:
       North Goa, 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Mapusa and 13 kilometers (8 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Thivim.
Info:
       This is a gem of a beach that is on the same line as Calangute and Baga beaches but not as crowded as those. The best beach to relax and chill out with a beer and a good read.


7) CHAPORA &VAGATOR
Beach Location:
       North Goa, 9 kilometers (5 miles) from Mapusa and 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Thivim.
Info:
       Vagator Beach, north of Anjuna, is the center of Goa's trance party scene. The beach itself is located at the bottom of a steep cliff, and is divided into three sections -- Big Vagtor (the main stretch of beach, overrun by Indian tourists), Little Vagator (past the rocks, known as Tel Aviv Beach due to the number of Israelis there) and Ozran (Spagetthi Beach in the far south, dominated by Italians).


8) COLVA
Beach Location:
       South Goa, 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Marago and 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Marago.
Info:
       In the colonial days it used to be the resting area for Margao's high society, who would visit Colva for their "Mundanca" or change of air. Today the area that is reminiscent of the luxurious lifestyle of the aristrocratic class has the beautiful houses or villas that dot the village.


9) VARCA, CAVELOSSIM & MORBOR
Beach Location:
       South Goa, 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Marago and 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway station is Marago.
Info:
       These pristine and unspoilt fishing beaches are the territory of Goa's luxury resorts. There are a few beach shacks, water sports, and local vendors but the beaches remain clean, and the sand white.


10) MANDREM, MORJIM & ASHWEM
Beach Location:
       North Goa, 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Mapusa. Closest railway station is Pernem.
Info:
       These wide open beaches have become quite hip and trendy in recent years. Groovy beach bars and beach huts, as well as a few fashionable resorts can be found.



OTHER BEACHES
1. PATNEM
Beach Location:
          South Goa, 43 kilometers (27 miles) from Marago and 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Panaji. Closest railway stations to this beach are Marago . Canacona is the local railway station .


2. DONA PAULA
Beach Location:
          Dona Paula Beach is 7 km from Panaji.


3. PALOLEM
Beach Location:
          South Goa, 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Marago and 78 kilometers (48 miles) from Panaji. Closest main railway station to this beach is Marago. Canacona is the local railway station.

TOP TEN PLACES TO VISIT IN GOA

1.  BEACHES IN GOA
It has a long stretch of sandy beaches. The incredible beaches make it for an exciting tourist destination. Winter is the ideal time to visit the serene and sandy beaches of Goa. The criteria of best beach for you, will depend on the kind of experience you want to have.
        1)AGONDA
       2)ANJUNA
       3)ARAMBOL
       4)BAGA & CALANGUTE
       5)BENAULIM
       6)CANDOLIM
       7)CHAPORA &VAGATOR
       8)COLVA
       9)VARCA, CAVELOSSIM & MORBOR
       10)MANDREM, MORJIM & ASHWEM


2.  DUDHSAGAR WATERFALLS GOA
It is located on the Mandovi River on Goa's border with Karnataka state. It is around 60 km from Panaji city by road and around 46 km from Madgaon railway junction by train and around 60 km from Belgaum by train and around 55 km from Belgaum by road. Pefect time to visit is during or soon after Monsoon.


3.  CHURCHES IN GOA
Visit to Goa is never complete without seeing its beautiful churches and chapels. The churches are mostly built by the Portuguese in the 16th and 17th century. With a significant population of Goans being Christians for many generations today, the Church is an important factor in Goa's social, cultural and religious life.
       1)BASILICA BOM JESUS
       2)SE CATHEDRAL
       3)CONVENT AND CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
       4)CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MIRACLES
       5)CHURCH OF ST CAJETAN
       6)CHURCH OF MAE DE DEUS
       7)HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH GOA
       8)OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS
       9)St.PETER, PRINCE OF APOSTLES
       10)NOSSA SENHORA DE PENHA DE FRANCA CHURCH


4. MARKETS
For tourists the visit is not complete unless they take back a souvenir of their memorable journey in this magnificent paradise. local handicrafts of Goa are the most popular items and include the following brassware, terracotta, shell work, crochet, carved furniture, bamboo work, papier-mache, etc.
       1)ANJUNA FLEA MARKET
       2)SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET
       3)CALANGUTE MARKET SQUARE
       4)MAPUSA MARKET
       5)PANJIM MARKET
      

5. CARNIVAL IN GOA
Goa Carnival is the most famous festival in Goa and has been celebrated since the 18th century. The origins of carnival can be traced to the ancient Rome and Greece. Carnival in Goa is a non-stop 3-day festival of color, song and music, providing a healthy entertainment for all, young and old. The Carnival is uniquely Goan and is not celebrated anywhere else in India.


6.  SPICE PLANTATIONS
Goa is known for its spice farms. Some of the Spice plantations are Savoi Plantation, Pascol Spice village and Sahakari Spice farm. The spice plantations provide tourists an opportunity to experience the real or true Goa.


7.  FORT  AGUADA
Fort Aguada and its lighthouse is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort standing in Goa on the Sinquerim Beach.


8.  LAMGAU CAVES
This is another famous tourist spot which cannot be missed out. the caves at Lamgau. Lamgau Caves are a pair of caves and these are carved out of decomposed laterite which is quite delicate.


9.  MADEI WILDDLIFE SANCTUARY
The Madei Wildlife Sanctuary is a 208.5-km² protected area in the Western Ghats. It is located in the North Goa District, Sattari taluka near the town of Valpoi.


10.  GOA STATE MUSEUM
The State Museum is located in Panjim, which is the capital city of Goa. This museum complex is located in the EDC Complex in Patto and it was inaugurated by the then President of India on June 18th, 1996.

TOP TEN PLACES TO VISIT IN DELHI

1. INDIA GATE
It  was originally called the All India War Memorial. the gate was built in memory of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I. The monument stands to a height of 42 meters. INDIA in bold letters is encrypted on either ends of the monument.


2. RED FORT
The Fort derives its name from the huge walls of red sandstone that characterize the eight sides of the fort. The length of the wall is 2.5km and is 33m high. It was the residence of the Mughal emperor of India for nearly around 200 years.


3. JAMA MASJID
It was built between 1644 and 1658 during the reign of Shah Jahan and  is the largest mosque in India. There is a cupboard near the north gate of the Jama Masjid. It contains a collection of prophet Muhammad's relics - a red beard-hair of the prophet, Korans written on deerskin, his footprint and his sandals.


4. GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES
It was Inaugurated in 2003. This garden is spread over an area of 20 acres. The garden is sectioned into different areas. The key attractions of the Garden of Five senses are-
 .   Khas Bagh (the spiral walkway).
 .   Gorgeous shrubs of flowers planted beautifully around the Colour Gardens.
 .   Fountains.
 .   Water cascades
 .   Food court with terraced seating arrangements
 .   Shopping court
 .   A unique, modern sculpture in stainless steel
 .   Bell tree
 .   Stone crafted elephant troop
 .   Neel Bagh – A water pool with lilies
and many more..


5. CHANDNI CHOWK
It is the perfect place to shop and is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi.  it was Built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the place is rumoured to be designed by his daughter Jahan Ara.


6. BAHAI (LOTUS) TEMPLE
Baha'ism traces its genesis to its prophet Baha'u'llah, born in Persia in the twentieth century. The temple is somewhat similar in structure to the Sydney Opera House. A visit to Delhi is not complete without seeing this place.


7. HUMAYUN'S TOMB
It was added to Unesco's World Heritage List in 1993. The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Bega Begum, Humayun's first wife and chief consort and the construction began in 1565, nine years after his death and was completed in 1572 AD, at a cost of around 1.5 million rupees at the time.


8. LODI GARDENS
It is Spread over an area of around 90 acres.  it contains Mohammed Shah's Tomb, Sikander Lodi's Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad and Bara Gumbad. The site is now protected by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI)


9. QUTUB MINAR
The unique architectural structure of this monument attracts many visitors from all over the world. The construction work of Qutab Minar began in the 12th century and it was completed in the 13th century. It is made of red sandstone and marble. The stairs of the tower has 379 steps, is 72.5 metres high, and has a base diameter of 14.3 metres, which narrows to 2.7 metres at the top


10. GANDHI SMRITI
It is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and was formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan. It is here, where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on January 30, 1948.


Other places
1 RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
2 AKSHARDHAM
3 JANTAR MANTAR
4 NEHRU PLANETAURIUM
5 SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL
6 NEHRU MEMORIAL MUSEUM & LIBRARY
7 JAHAZ  MAHAL
8 NATIONAL MUSEUM
9 IRON PILLAR OF DELHI
10 UGRASEN KI BAOLI

TOP TEN PLACES TO VISIT IN CHENNAI

1. Elliot's Beach
It is located in Besant Nagar. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore and is named after Edward Elliot, the then Governor of Madras. It has Velankanni Church and Ashtalakshmi Kovil nearby.


2. Arignar Anna Zoological Park
It isalso known as the Vandalur Zoo, Vandalur a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, It is about 31 kilometres from the city centre and 15 kilometres from Chennai Airport.


3. Marina Beach
It is a natural urban beach in the city. 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. However, since the middle of the 20th century, the beach and its water has become polluted.


4. DakshinaChitra
It is a center for the living traditions of art, Crafts and architecture of India with an emphasis on the traditions of South India can be found here. The center occupies ten undulating acres overlooking the Bay of Bengal, at Muttukadu, twenty five kilometers south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road to Mamallapuram.


5. Covelong (Kovalam) 
It is a fishing village in India, It is at a distance of 40 kilometres south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road en route to Mahabalipuram. Covelong was a port town developed by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali. It was taken over by the French in 1746, and destroyed by the British in 1752.


6. San Thome Basilica
It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome. It was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers, over the tomb of St Thomas, an apostle of Jesus.


7. Muttukadu
It is about a one hour drive south of Chennai and about a two hour drive north of Pondicherry. It is a very small town and one can find very few private taxis for hire. Muttukadu boat house is a water sport facility on the East Coast Road at Muttukadu, it offers rowing, wind surfing, water skiing, and speedboat riding.


8. The Parthasarathy Temple
IT is an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to the god Krishna, The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE and is classified as among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The name 'Parthasarathy', in Sanskrit, means the 'charioteer of Arjuna', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabaratha.


9. The Anna Centenary Library
It is an established state library of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram, Chennai. Built at a cost of 172 crores, it is the one of the largest libraries in Asia.


10. Mahabalipuram 
Also known as Mamallapuram is a town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is around 60 km south from the city of Chennai.


Other places
1 KAPALEESHWAR TEMPLE
2 FORT St. GEORGE
3 VIVEKANANDAR ILLAM
4 GUINDY NATIONAL PARK
5 QUEENS  LAND
6 VALLUVAR KOTTAM
7 BIRLA PLANETARIUM
8 KISHKINTA
9 MARUNDEESHWAR TEMPLE
10 MADRAS WAR CEMETERY

TOP TEN PLACES TO VISIT IN BANGALORE

 

1) Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
In English it means the Red Garden , It is a well known botanical garden in southern Bangalore. The garden was originally commissioned by Hyder Ali and later finished by his son Tipu Sultan. It has a famous glass house which hosts an annual flower show. Lal Bagh houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, It also has an aquarium and a lake and is one of the main tourist attractions in Bangalore.


2) Bangalore Palace
It was Built in 1887 by Chamaraja Wodeyar,  It was inspired by England's Windsor Castle. This beautiful palace has Tudor style architecture, with fortified towers, arches, green lawns, and elegant woodcarvings in its interiors.


3) The Vidhana Soudha,
It is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidianand and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles.


4) Ulsoor Lake
This lake is spread over an area of 125 acres. It was constructed by Kempegowda II. Boating and swimming pool are the great attractions of the lake.


5) St. Mary's Basilica
It is a basilica located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the oldest church in Bangalore and is the only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica.


6) HAL Aerospace Museum
It is India's first aerospace museum located at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited premises. It was established in 2001, the Museum is part of the HAL Heritage Centre and Aero Space Museum, and showcases the growth of the Indian aviation industry and HAL for six decades.


7) Tipu Sultan's Palace and Fort
It was originally built by Chikkadeva Raya in mud. Later, Hyder Ali started reconstruction in Indo-Islamic architecture. This was completed by his son, Tipu Sultan, in 1791. The Hindu temple seen in the courtyard of the fort is the proof of Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance.


8) Cubon Park
Located in the heart of city, it is set on a 300 acre area, Cubbon Park is a great place to laze around in the lush green paradise. It has a treasure of different species of exotic plants. The park was named after the erstwhile Commissioner of Bangalore, Sir Mark Cubbon.
Many ornamental and flowering trees, both exotic and indigenous, can be found in the park.


9) Bannerghatta National Park,
It was founded in 1971 and it was declared as a national park in 1974. In 2002 a portion of the park, became a biological reserve, the Bannerghatta Biological Park.


10) Bellandur Lake
It lies to the southeast of the city of Bangalore and it is one of the largest lake in the city. It is part of Bellandur drainage system that drains the southern and the southeastern parts of the city.


Other places to visit in Bangalore
1 VISVESVARAYA INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM
2 ISKCON TEMPLE
3 DODDA GANESHANA GUDI
4 BANGALORE AQUARIUM
5 GAVI GANGADHARESHWARA  TEMPLE
6 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM
7 HALASURU SOMESHWARA TEMPLE
8 MALE MAHADESHWARA TEMPLE
9 RAGIGUDDA ANJANEYA TEMPLE
10 BELLANDUR LAKE

TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN AMRITSAR

1) Harmandir Sahib       
Also known as Darbar Sahib and informally referred to as the "Golden Temple", it is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar. It was built by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ramdaas Sahib Ji, in the 16th Century. 


2) Jallianwala Bagh       
It is a public garden and houses a memorial of national importance, established in 1951 to commemorate the massacre by British occupying forces of peaceful celebrators on the occasion of the Punjabi New Year on April 13, 1919 in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. 


3) Durgiana Temple       
It is a premier Hindu temple of Punjab. This temple derives its name from Goddess Durga and is also called by the name of Lakshmi Narayan Temple. 


4) Summer Palace(Maharaja Ranjit Singh)       
It is royal and one of the beautiful place in Amritsar. There is a museum here created by the Maharaja’s name that holds beautiful, magnificent, historical oil paintings, coins, miniatures and instruments depicting Sikh age in the country. The palace is today a heritage palace of Amritsar. 


5) Wagah Border       
It is the international border between India and Pakistan. Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border - between Amritsar and Lahore, is an elaborate complex of buildings, roads and barriers on both sides. The daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. 


6) Samadhi of Shravan        
It is  one of the oldest heritage spots in Amritsar. It belongs to the Ramayana period. Legend has it that Shravan lies buried here after he was accidentally killed by the arrow of King Dashrath, the Lord of Ayodhya. The Samadhi is situated on the banks of an old rivulet (Purani Dhab ). 


7) Khalsa College       
It is a historic educational institution in the northern Indian city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. Founded in 1892, the sprawling 300 acre campus is located about eight km outside of the city center on the Amritsar-Lahore highway, adjoining Guru Nanak Dev University campus, to which Khalsa College is academically affiliated. 


8) The Historical Banyan Tree( Shaheedi Bohr)       
This historical tree stands majestically in the Namdhari Shaheedi Samark against the majestic back drop of the northern boundary of Ram Bagh. Four Kookas were hanged from this tree by the British Government in 1871. The Kookas were hanged because they had reacted violently against the hawking of beef around the Golden Temple. 


9) Ram Tirath       
It is located 11 Km West of Amritsar on Chogawan road, it dates back to the period of Ramayana, Rishi Valmiki's hermitage. The place has an ancient tank and many temples. A hut marks the site where Mata Sita gave birth to Luv & Kush and also, still extant are Rishi Valmiki's hut and the well with stairs where Mata Sita used to take her bath. 


10) Ram Bagh       
It is an attractive garden, famed as the summer palace of the erstwhile Raja of Punjab, Ranjith Singh. This picturesque garden was formerly known as the Company garden and its name was changed as Rambagh by Ranjith Singh to commemorate his faith and devotion to the great sage, Guru Ram Das. This garden is a prototype of Shalimar Gardens at Lahore.

TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN ALLAHABAD

1) Triveni Sangam 
In Hindu tradition Triveni Sangam is the "confluence" of three rivers. Sangama is the Sanskrit word for confluence. The point of confluence is a sacred place for Hindus. A bath here is said to flush away all of one's sins and free one from the cycle of rebirth. A place of religious importance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years, over the years it has also been the site of immersion of ashes of several national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. 


2) Allahabad Fort 
The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges. It is the largest fort built by Akbar. In its prime, the fort was unrivaled for its design, construction and craftsmanship. This huge fort has three galleries flanked by high towers. In 1798, the Fort was captured by The East India Company.  

3) Khusro Bagh 
It is a large walled garden, close to the Allahabad Junction Station, surrounding the tombs of Khusrau Mirza (died 1622), eldest son of emperor Jahangir, Shah Begum, Khusrau's mother (died 1604), a Rajput princess and Jahangir's first wife, and that of Princess Sultan Nithar Begam (died c.1624), Khusrau's sister. 


4) Jawahar Planetarium  
It was built in 1979 and is situated besides Anand Bhavan the former residence of the Nehru-Gandhi family and now a museum. It is managed by the 'Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund' (estb. 1964), which has its headquarters at Teen Murti House, New Delhi.  


 5) Allahabad Museum 
It is known for its rich collection and unique objects of art, and is funded by Ministry of Culture. Ancient sculpture from Mathura, Bhumra, Jamsot, Terracottas of Kausambi; Rajasthani Miniatures; Paintings of Nicholas Roerich and those of the Bengal School of Art, autobiography of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru; manuscripts of well-known Hindi authors, .32 bore Colt pistol of Chandra Shekhar Azad and the 'Gandhi Smrithi Vahan' are some unique items among the collection in the museum. 


6) Swaraj Bhavan 
It was owned by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 19th century, it has served as the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi Family, Indira Gandhi was born here. In 1900, Motilal Nehru, a prominent lawyer, bought a palatial residence at 1 Church Road, Allahabad, for a sum of 19,000 Rupees. The house was in complete disrepair, extensive renovation work was carried out on this place. 


7) Anand Bhavan 
It is a historic house museum. It was constructed by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family when the original mansion Swaraj Bhavan (previously called Anand Bhavan) was transformed into the local headquarters of the Indian National Congress.  


8) Alfred Park/Chandrasekhar Azad Park 
It  is a public park in Allahabad. It was built in 1870 to mark Prince Alfred's visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Allahabad. Originally and still famously the park is known as Alfred Park. 


9) Someshwar Mahadev Temple 
It is an ancient temple dedicated to Shankar. Shiva is regarded as one of the primary forms of God. He is the Supreme God within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. 


10) Thornhill Mayne Memorial 
It was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne and the construction was completed in 1870, it is a remarkable example of Scottish Baronial architecture. It was funded by Commissioner of Allahabad, Mr. Mayne and was opened as a memorial to Cuthbert Bensley Thornhill. The monument has served as the house of legislative assembly in British era when Allahabad was the capital of United Provinces. In 1879, the Public library was shifted to the present premises at Alfred Park. It has about 75,000 books, besides a treasure trove of manuscripts and journals.

Top 10 places to visit in Ahmedabad

1) Gandhi Ashram, Sabarmati  
Timings: 8:30am - 6:00pm. This Ashram was established by Mahatma Gandhi on a stretch of the Sabarmati river in 1917, it is a very calm and soothing place. Gandhi Ashram is the most popular tourist place in the city. It is mostly visited by tourists due to its importance. It was from here, in 1930, that Mahatma began his famous "Dandi March" to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. The ashram houses a museum, library, auditorium and photo galleries.      


2) Kankaria Lake  
It is a circular lake constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutubub-Din. Kankaria Lake’s length is 2.25 square km which is situated in the southern part of the city in Maninagar area. There is a popular saying that Kankaria lake of Ahmedabad was often visited by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir along with his wife Empress Noor Jahan. It is a great crowd pulling leisure spot. It is good place to hangout with family or friends. Here you get many modes of entertainment like, toy train, hot air balloon etc. Its really more colourful after evening with all its excellent lighting.    


3) Sidi Sayed Masjid 
Location: Near Lal Darwaza. The mosque of Sidi Sayed is one of the most prominent mosques in the Ahmedabad city. The Jali screen windows represent the Indo-Saracenic styling, which is admired by people all over the world. Consisting of delicately carved windows, the mosque is known for its stone tracery. The construction work of the Sidi Sayed mosque was taken up in the last year of the Sultanate rule in Gujarat.      


4) Swaminarayan Temple 
This Temple is the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. It is located in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad. People come from different parts of the country and congregate here in this temple to seek the blessings of the deity. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the temple boasts of its exquisite wooden carvings.The Swaminarayan temple has been designed in a manner resembling the styling of a mansion. On the southern side of the temple, there are nine tombs, which are more popularly known as 'Nau Gaz Pir' or 'Nine Yard Saints'.    


5) Auto World - Vintage Car Museum  
It is good place for car lovers. The museum has a cool collection of vintage cars and is the largest and the biggest automobiles collection . It has been developed and proudly nurtured by Pranlal Bhogilal.    


6) Hutheesing Jain Temple  
This is the best known Jain temple in Ahmedabad and was constructed around the year 1848. The temple architect was Premchand Salat.The temple is dedicated to Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar.This remarkably elegant temple created out of white marble has been sacred to many Jain families, generation after generation.  


7) Jama Masjid 
The mosque Jama Masjid is the most splendid mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmed Shah. Lying in the old party of city, the mosque is situated opposite to Mahatma Gandhi Road, on the eastern side of Teen Darwaza. Jama Masjid is a fine example of Indo Saracenic architecture, with the special touch of the Sultan himself. It presents an extraordinary blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture.  


8) Adalaj Vav 
Adalaj is a small village, situated at a distance of 18 km to the north of Ahmedabad. Vav means a step well. Adalaj Vav was built by Queen Rudabai, in 1499 AD.It is a place to see how water is conserved during past in a unique style. The well is made in different level. It has intelligent architect. It is five stories in depth. It is a cool place of attraction.  


9) Jhulta Minara 
The Sidi Bashir Mosque is located in the city of Ahmedabad, due to its unique construction, the mosque is also called Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.The mosque is located opposite the Ahmedabad Railway station and is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Ahmedabad. Entry to the shaking minaret was prohibited following an incident at Qutb Minar in Delhi, where a stampede resulted in many children being crushed.  


10) Sabarmati riverfront 
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is an initiative by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to develop the Sabarmati riverfront in the city of Ahmedabad.10.4 km stretch of walkway is open for public use. Water amusement rides including speed boat and motor boat are working between Nehru bridge and Gandhi bridge. Both walkway and rides were inaugurated by then CM Narendra Modi on 15 August 2012.