Taj Mahal Tour Packages

The undying aura of Taj Mahal always makes you speechless with its irresistible beauty. This white marble mausoleum is a perfect example of the true love of King Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The magnificent architecture of Taj Mahal makes it one of the most visited destinations of India, that attracts millions of travelers from all around the world.

Now the big question is how to organize a successful trip to the magnificent Taj Mahal? So for this you can look out for some really interesting and exciting Taj Mahal Tour packages that offer you the best options for traveling in India. These tour packages not only include a visit to Taj Mahal and Agra city, they also include other famous travel destinations of India.

Here are some popular Taj Mahal tour Packages:

Golden Triangle Tour Package: It includes a tour of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.

Yoga and Medication Tour Package: It covers Delhi- Haridwar- Rishikesh- Shivpuri-Agra.

Buddhist Circuit Tour: It includes Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur – Lucknow.

Taj Mahal Tour with Beach Relaxation and Historical Experience: It covers destinations like Delhi - Jaipur - Sariska - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Mumbai - Goa – Mumbai.

Apart from these travel packages, check out these other good Travel options.

If you are not interested in these customized travel packages, you can always plan a trip of Agra by yourself. Once you reach there via your car plan your stay at the various luxury( like Amar Vilas, Taj View, Mughal Sheraton) and budget hotels ( like Hotel Amar, Mansingh Palace etc) of Agra according to your budget. And make your Agra trip a memorable affair.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-SL vs NZ

At last after so much efforts, Sri Lanka became the first team to enter the finals of the cricket world cup 2011. In a very exciting match played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka managed to beat the New Zealand with five wickets haul. The fantastic innings of T Dilshan and K Sangakkara was the biggest plus point of the Sri Lankan team.

On the other side New Zealand also tried hard to enter the finals, but they could not break the old jinx. Hard luck for the Kiwi team.

Final Scorecard:

New Zealand: 217-10 (48.5)

Sri Lanka: 220-5 (47.5), K Sangakkara was elected Man of the Match

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Fatehpur Sikri Agra

Fatehpur Sikri, a city made of beautiful red sand stone is one of the best examples of the magnificent Mughal architecture. Every year millions of travelers from all around the world visit Agra India, to witness the true splendor of the undying aura of the Mughal rulers. UNESCO has also declared it a world heritage site in the recent times.

Popular attractions of Fatehpur Sikri:

Panch Mahal:

A place from where the royal ladies used to see the panoramic view of the entire city. This five storied airy pavilion is supported by many pillars and each floor of this building is smaller then the other.

Buland Darwaza:

This 13 meter high gate was built in the year 1602 AD to celebrate the victory of Akbar over the Deccan rulers. It is also counted as one of the biggest gateway in the world.

Apart from these, you can also view a number of other attraction in Fatehpur Sikri Agra.

How to Reach Fatehpur Sikri

You can make Agra your base to explore Fathepur Sikri. The city is reachable from Agra by car. 

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Accommodation options

There are a number of hotels to stay in Agra as per your budget. Find a suitable hotel for yourself from the list given below:

• Luxury Hotels of Agra

• Four Star Hotels in Agra

• Three Star Hotels in Agra

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-NZ vs SA

One more quarter finals and one more team confirmed their spot in the semis. New Zealand became the 3^rd team that entered the semi finals after a very exciting match with South Africa. Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur Bangladesh became the witness of this very interesting match. Fantastic bowling by Jacob Oram was the key factor of the victory of the Kiwi team.

South Africa as usual again choked leading to its defeat by 49 runs. Although the target was not so big, in fact it was looking quite easy at one point of time. But hard luck for the South African team.

Final Scorecard:

New Zealand: 221-8 (50), Jacob Oram was Man of the Match

South Africa: 172-10 (43.2)

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ind vs Aus

Ending all the speculations, India finally confirmed its place in the semi final of World Cup 2011 where they will face Pakistan. Crushing the Kangaroo team with 5 wickets haul, India at last took their revenge of the 2003 world cup final. The entire Motera stadium in Ahmedabad was echoing and cheering for Indian team.

Yuvraj Singh again acted as the savior for the Indian team. His brilliant innings of 57 runs, along with 2 wickets haul he emerged as the clear winner. On the other hand Australian team was very disappointed with its own performance. It was also the last World Cup of Ricky Pointing.

Final Scorecard:

Australia: 260-6 (50)

India: 261-5 (47.4), Yuvraj Singh was declared Man of the Match

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Manali Tours

Come summers and people in India start looking for a cool outing destination – somewhere where they can be away from scorching heat of the sun. And somewhere where they let go all inhibitions and indulge in a variety of activities. For people in Delhi or for that matter north India Manali is one such destination. Infact, even people from abroad prefer Manali tours a lot when they decide to explore the hill stations of India. The panoramic views of towering mountains, the ancient temples and monasteries lend a lot of charm. Throw in some mountaneering, drive through mountain passes, rafting, paragliding trekking and skiing (in winters), and you have a perfect recipe ready for an enjoyable experience.

Manali is also a gateway to the Ladakh region. In summers, when the Manali Leh highway opens up, lakhs of tourists drive their way to Ladakh region from here.

If you have still not visited Manali, do make a plan this vacation. Listed below are some tour packages

that will take you on a Manali holiday

• Kullu Manali Tour Package
• Manali Trip
• Delhi Shimla Manali Tour Package

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Pak vs WI

Pakistan did it again. Keeping alive the hopes of their cricket fans, Pakistan is the first team to enter the semi-finals of World Cup 2011. Crushing West Indies by 10 wickets haul, this team has emerged as a great threat to its opponents. Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur Dhaka Bangladesh was the witness of this exciting match. Fantastic bowling, brilliant batting line up, excellent fielding, Pakistan has emerged a clear winner in every department.

On the other side West Indian batsmen had no answer for strong bowling of Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Hafeez. Hafeez also contributed with his bat and showed the victory path to his team.

Final scorecard:

West Indies: 112-10 (43.3)

Pakistan: 113-0 (20.5), Mohammad Hafeez was elected Man of the Match

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Top Family Vacation Destinations in India

Goa

Explore the exciting charms of this beautiful destination endorsed with Gothic churches, sandy beaches, cascading waterfalls and the forests which are unique in their own way. It is one of the best family vacation destinations in India. Pulsating nightlife, beach rave parties, discotheques, nightclubs and casinos are the prime attractions here.

Kerala

Kerala, referred as 'God's own country', is an enchanting tourist place flanked by green emerald lands, palaces, beaches, art galleries, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, sun -kissed beaches and lots more to explore. Houseboat cruise along the tranquil backwaters beckon every nature lover.

Jaisalmer

Referred as “Jewel of the Desert”, Jaisalmer is thronged by large number of tourists every year. The desert city mesmerizes the tourists with its age old palaces, forts and havelis. Enjoy unforgettable camel safari, exploring exotic sand dunes.

Kashmir

Popularly known as 'Heaven on Earth', Kashmir is blessed with numerous sightseeing. Adventure freaks can indulge in thrilling adventure activities like mountaineering, heli-skiing, skiing, white water rafting, trekking, jeep safaris and mountain biking.

Agra

Agra is one of the major cities of historical significance in India. The city is a treasure trove to some of the finest piece of Mughal architecture, Taj Mahal is the most popular attractions designed with stunning architecture.

Jaipur

Jaipur, referred as 'Pink City' is dotted with plethora of tourist destinations including exquisite shrines, colossal forts, magnificent palaces and beautiful gardens.

Kochi

Kochi is a fascinating city, blessed with tranquil backwaters, forts and palaces, museums, and silver sandy beaches.

Udaipur

The city of shimmering lakes, Udaipur is famous for its best solar observatories in the world. Also referred as “City of Lakes”, Udaipur blooms in architectural and natural charm including placid lakes, magnificent palaces, temples and gardens.

Leh-Ladakh

Leh-Ladakh boasts of numerous Buddhist monasteries, which serves as main centre for worship, meditation and religion propagating for Buddhists. Situated amidst the scenic locations, the monasteries is home to some fine collection of ancient artifacts including sacred thankas, murals, stupas, painting and lot more.

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ICC World Cup 2011-Ind vs WI

42^nd match of Group B between India and West Indies, played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai was like a movie filled with lots of action. As usual India started its innings by loosing wickets. But with the brilliant partnership between Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli, it reached to a score of 268 runs and finally won the match with 80 runs.

On the other side West Indies started fantastically. At one point the match was completely in the favor of the West Indies. But the moment the second wicket of the Indies went down, the entire team came down. One can also say that India won yesterday's match entirely on the basis of its bowlers.

Final Scorecard:

India: 268-10 (49.1), Yuvraj Singh was elected Man of the Match

West Indies: 188-10 (43)

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Goa Nightlife

If you are an ardent party goer and love to groove on the pulsating music beats, then Goa is an ideal destination for you. The ravishing nightlife of this amazing state leaves no one untouched. Every year merrymakers and party revelers from all around the world come to Goa to have a time of their life.

There are many ways to enjoy the wonderful night life of this state.

Partying at the nightclubs - Every street of Goa is dotted with several happening nightclubs and discos. The rocking atmosphere of these places are just like the discs of any big European city.

For some relaxing evenings - If you are not a big party animal and want to spend your evening peacefully then come to the beach side to enjoy the cool breeze.

Head out for the casinos - If you want to add some extra spice to your nightlife then do visit the world famous casinos of Goa.

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Goa Cruises

Sea Cruises:
Sea cruising in Goa is like a dream come true. The alluring blue water of the Arabian sea  with the resplendent view of the sunset, will definitely sweep you of your feet. This luxurious cruise starts from Mumbai from where it heads for the Kadmat Island and finally reaches Goa. 'The Super Star Libra' offer the best sea cruise in Goa.

River Cruises:
Goa Tourism Development Corporation organizes fantastic sunset and moonlight river tours.'Santa Monica' star cruise operated by the GTDC is the best way to see the true beauty of the hinterlands of Goa.

Full moon Cruise:
If you love to see the true paradise on earth, then plan a full moon cruise on the Mandovi river. The silvery moonlight falling on the quite water of the river, gives an illusion of thousands of small diamonds scattered all over it. A very romantic view that can never be forgotten.


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Valley of Flowers

Located in the small town of Chamoli, Garhwal in the beautiful state of Uttaranchal, is one of the most alluring destinations of India. Known as the 'Valley of Flowers' this place is truly a nature's paradise blessed with immense grace and serenity.

Situated at an altitude of 3,600 meters near the Nanda Devi national park, Valley of Flowers is a perfect holiday destination. Every year with the beginning of summers this place blooms with several enchanting colors. There are about 520 species of higher plants that are found here out of which 498 are flowering plants.

While in the valley of flowers you can see flowers like orchids, poppies, primulas, daisies, denthus, turmopsis, dadiculatar, pontitala, geranium, cipro nepolysis, holly, pansy, zinnia, petunia, fox and many more. You can also see animals like tahr, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, common langur, yellow throated Marten, blue sheep, black and brown bears, pika, himalayan snowcock and a wide variety of butterflies.

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Vaishno Devi Yatra

Located at the top of the Trikuta Hills in Jammu and Kashmir, is the holy shrine of Goddess Shakti, known as the 'Vaishno Devi'. Every year millions of Hindu devotees come to this sacred place to seek the divine blessings of the Goddess Shakti.

Location:
The Vaishno Devi temple is situated about 12 km from Katra in the Udhampur district (of J&K). This pilgrim center is basically a 100 feet long cave that has three rock cut statues of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kali and Goddess Saraswati.

Legends:
There are many interesting myths that are associated with the origin of the Vaishno Devi temple. It is believed that Mata Vaishno Devi is an incarnation of Lakshmi, Kali and Saraswati who came down on earth to kill the demon King Mahishasura. She was named Vaishnavi by her human parents. Once when she was meditating in the jungle a man called Bhairon Nath saw her. He insisted on marrying her but she refused. Finally to escape him she ran away into the jungles and hided into a cave. After much time she confronted Bhairon Nath and beheaded him. After realizing his mistakes he begged for forgiveness. Goddess Vaishnavi forgave him and blessed him that without visiting his temple her pilgrimage can not be completed. Since then people come to this cave for worshiping the devi in her statue form.

The Journey to the Temple:
After arriving at the Jammu railway station, you have to travel 50 km to reach Katra from where the main journey to the Vaishno Devi starts. Once you come to Katra you can relax at the several dharmshalas situated here. Next morning the 13 km journey to the main Bhawan begins with the holy enchants of 'Jai Mata di'. The first stop of this route is the Banganga where the pilgrims take holy bath and rest for some time. Next destination is the Charanpadhuka the footprints of the goddess. Finally after resting at the Ardhkumari Temple, the pilgrims arrive at the Bhawan of Mata Vaishno Devi where they offer prayers at the three pindies inside the divine cave.

Along with the holy darshans of Mata Vaishno Devi one can also enjoy the mesmerizing scenic beauty of the snow covered Himalayas and the lush green valleys.

So to gain some spiritual knowledge and to purify your mind and soul visit the sacred Vaishno Devi temple.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Eng vs WI

With this win, England's hopes of coming in the quarters are still intact. Yesterday's match played at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai saw some really brilliant efforts from the English team. Crushing West Indies by just 23 runs, the English players proved that they are no less a competition to other teams.

On the other hand, West Indies also put up extra efforts to secure their position in quarters but all went in vain in front of the English bowlers. The most exciting moment of the entire match was the last over when both the teams were trying their best for the victory.

Final scorecard:

England: 243-10 (48.4), James Tredwell was Man of the Match

West Indies: 225-10 (44.4)

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Taj Mahal India

Taj Mahal Facts
Location: Agra India (Uttar Pradesh)
Year of Construction: 1632 - 1653
Built By: Shah Jahan
Dedicated to: Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Indian Mughal Emperor - Shah Jahan
Architecture: Islamic and Persian style of architecture
Cost of Construction: 32 crore rupees
Highlights: One of the Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage site

Taj Mahal History
Mumtaz Mahal before her death extracted four promises from her husband – a) to build a memorial to their undying love, b) he should remarry after her death, c) take every care of her children and d) he should visit the memorial every year on her death anniversary. Shah Jahan kept the promises and erected a magnificent memorial dedicated to his beloved wife. The construction of Taj Mahal India began in the year 1632 and took 22 years for its completion. The white mausoleum was built by a labour force of 20, 000 people. The group of skilled architects, stone-carvers, inlay craftsmen, calligraphers and mansions were appointed to build this the historical building.

Taj Mahal Architecture
The stunning architecture of Taj Mahal is a perfect blend of Central Asian, Persian and Islamic style of architecture. White marble building stands on a raised, square platform with its four abridged corners, making an unequal octagon. The central dome of Taj Mahal measures 213 feet in height and 58 feet in diameter, which stand bordered with four intricately carved chambers. A burial crypt inside the monument houses the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Taj Mahotsav at Taj Mahal India
Month of February holds the grand celebrations of Taj Mahotsav. It is one of the most awaited festival, organized by the Uttar Pradesh tourism. The festival emphasizes on promoting the rich crafts, arts, culture, folk dance, music and cuisines of Uttar Pradesh.

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ICC World Cup 2011-Aus vs Can

World Cup 2011 is proving to be very lucky for the Kangaroo team, as they haven't lost any match till date. With each match Australia has proved their metal. Yesterday's match played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore saw some really fantastic efforts put up by the Kangaroos who won this match by 7 wickets.

The brilliant innings of Shane Watson and Brad Haddin helped their team, achieving the target of 212 runs in just 34.5 overs. On the other hand Canada lost their early wickets. And the middle order batsmen were not able to stand against the Australian bowlers.

Final Scorecard:

Canada: 211-10 (45.4)

Australia: 212-7( 34.5), Shane Watson was declared Man of the Match

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Holi Celebrations

With the beginning of March, several vibrant colors are spread in every corner of India. As this is the time when everyone is drenched in complete festive mood of the Holi celebrations. Holi is one the most popular Hindu festival of the country and is very colorful and vibrant in its appeal.

There are many fascinating myths that are associated with the origin of this festival. According to legends Holika who was the sister of demon king Hiranyakashyap sat in the fire, with her nephew Prahalad( who was an ardent worshipper of Lord Vishnu) to teach him a lesson of going against his father's wish. It was believed that no fire could burn her, but in front of the sheer devotion of her nephew she was burnt down to ashes while Prahalad came unhurt. Since than the tradition of Holika dahan just a day before the Holi became prevalent.

The next day of Holi dahan, is called Dhulendi, when the people of all ages play with different colors. Although no puja is done on this day, yet people celebrate it with full enthusiasm and flair. Even though the festival of Holi is celebrated in entire India, but one can witness the real charm of it in Mathura and Barsana. The 'Lath Maar' holi celebrations of Barsana are popular all around the world, in fact international travelers especially come to India to witness the fun and frolic of this fest. In the southern part of the country people worship Kaamdev, the God of love.

No festival in India can be complete without the tasty and yummy sweet dishes that are prepared specially for the festival. In the festival of colors there is an old tradition of preparing gujiya, mathri, malpuas, pooran poli, kachori, samosa and many other mouth watering delicacies. People also drink bhang on this day that has become a synonym of this festival. Bhang is associated with Lord Shiva and is considered as his prasad. With this intoxicating drink the spirit of Holi doubles.

So indulge yourself in the festive mood of the colorful fest of Holi.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-SA vs Ire

At last the sheer hard work of the South African team played well. After many hits and misses, South Africa finally entered the quarter finals after beating Ireland with a huge margin of 131 runs. Yesterday's match played at the Eden Gardens Grounds, Kolkata saw some really fantastic bowling efforts by Robin Peterson and Morne Morkel.

On the other side Kevin O'Brien again disappointed the Irish fans. Some people are also saying that he was only a one match wonder. So it will be very interesting to see South Africa taking up the tough fight against the other teams in the world cup.

Final Scorecard:

South Africa: 272-7 (50), JP Duminy was elected Man of the Match for his brilliant innings of 99 runs.

Ireland: 141-10 (33.2)

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Pak vs Zim

The rain played a spoil sport at the Pallekele Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka at yesterday's match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Although in the end Pakistan emerged as a winer and finally fixed their spot in the quarters.

Chasing a target of 162 runs (that was given according to the Duckworth/Lewis method) Pakistan's opening was not so impressive but with the good innings of Asad Shafiq, they achieved their target. On the other hand Zimbabwe continued their poor performance in this world cup. With this loss they also lost their chance of entering the quarters.

Final scorecard:

Zimbabwe: 151-7 (34.1)

Pakistan: 164-3 (34.1), Umar Gul was Man of the Match

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ban vs Neth

Playing at their home ground always have some advantages. Thats exactly what the Bangladesh team proved yet again. Yesterday's win against Netherlands at the Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong finally gave some respite to the Bangladeshi fans. The good innings of Imrul Kayes helped his team getting a stable score of 166 runs. Along with him the bowlers also played an important role in the team's victory.

On the other hand Netherlands showed one of their worst performance yesterday. With this victory the hopes of Bangladesh reaching the quarters are still there.

Final Scorecard:

Bangladesh: 166-4 (41.2)

Netherlands: 160-10 (48.2)

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-NZ vs Can

After much efforts New Zealand finally manged to fix their place in the quarter finals. Crushing Canada with 97 runs, the Kiwi team proved that they are still in the race. The outstanding batting of the Kiwis was a real pleasure to see. Although the Canadian team also put up great efforts, but all was in vain.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai was the venue where this exciting match was seen yesterday. After such a great victory it will be really exciting to see New Zealand fighting for the world cup trophy in the quarters.

Final scorecard:

New Zealand: 358-6 (50), Brendon McCullum was elected Man of the Match

Canada: 261-9 ( 50)

Mumbai, the city of dreams is going to be the venue where this thrilling world cup will see its grand final. So when you are in this city take some time out to explore the fantastic tourist destinations of Mumbai. Places like Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Haji Ali Mosque, Juhu beach etc are a real treat for the travelers.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Aus vs Kenya

The Australian team once again proved that why they are still the world champion. Beating Kenya with a margin of 60 runs, Australia has confirmed its place in the quarter finals. Although Kenya put up strong efforts against such a strong team, yet they failed to succeed.

On the other hand, Australian team was seen in its old winning spirit, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. With this win they proved that they still are the biggest contenders of this world cup.

Scorecard:

Australia: 324-6 (50)

Kenya: 264-6 (50), Collins Obuya was Man of the Match

Bangalore is one city that has so much to offer to everyone, that one can never get bore here. So besides enjoying an exciting cricket match here, you can also see other tourist attractions of this city. Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park, Tipu Sultan's Fort are some really great places where you can enjoy your evening after such a fantastic match.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ind vs SA

India faced their first defeat in the world cup 2011. After such a brilliant start by the opening batsmen, Indian team was not able to continue their winning spree. Soon after Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar got out, the remaining team made only 29 runs. Chasing an easy target of only 296 runs at the VCA Ground Nagpur Maharashtra, South Africa shattered the dream of Indian cricket fans.

Although India's position in quarter finals is still fixed, yet this defeat was a real shock for everyone.

Final scorecard:

India: 296-10 (48.4)

South Africa: 300-7 (49.4), Dale Steyn was the Man of the Match

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-SL vs Zim

What a fantastic match it was, simply unbelievable. Yesterday's match played at the Pallekele Stadium, saw some really interesting twists and turns. Crushing the hopes of Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka finally managed to secure the top position in the group A tally.

The opening partnership of 282 runs between Dilshan and Upul Tharanga is the best opening innings in the history of world cup. Winning this match with a huge margin of 139 runs, Sri Lanka has fixed their spot in the quarter finals.

Final scorecard:

Sri Lanka: 327-6 (50), Tillakaratne Dilshan was elected Man of the Match

Zimbabwe: 188-10 (39)

With each match more and more cricket fans are coming to Sri Lanka, as a result this country has become a major tourist attraction these days. The untouched beauty of the Beaches, rich Wildlife, magnificent Heritage sites, amazing cities, they all in together make this country a very beautiful destination for traveling.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ind vs Neth

Another easy win for the strong Indian team against the, not so popular Netherlands. Yesterday's match played at the Feroz Shah Kotla grounds in Delhi, saw a brilliant innings by Yuvraj Singh, who emerged as the match winner. With this win India confirmed its place in the quarter-finals. Chasing a target of 190 runs India lost early 5 wickets. But somehow with the fantastic partnership of Yuvraj and Dhoni managed to register a 5 wicket victory.

Although this win was not well received by many cricketing legends. According to them Indian team has much potential and they can do much better than it.

Final Scorecard:

Netherlands: 189-10 (48.4)

India: 191-5 (36.3), Yuvraj Singh was Man of the Match

Although these days cricket fever is taking its toll on everyone. But along with cricket you can also enjoy other popular attractions when you are in Delhi. This amazing city is dotted with many fantastic destinations that you can see during your visit here. Red Fort, Akshardham Temple, India Gate, Jantar Mantar are some of the most visited places of Delhi.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-NZ vs Pak

Yesterday the Kiwi team gifted a fantastic win over Pakistan to the birthday boy Ross Taylor. Playing a brilliant not out innings of 131 runs, Ross proved that New Zealand is still a big competition in 2011 World Cup. Pakistan on the other side faced their first defeat of this world cup and that too with a huge margin of 110 runs. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka became the battle ground for these two teams.

Final Scorecard:

New Zealand: 302-7 (50), Ross Taylor was elected 'Man of the Match'

Pakistan: 192-10 (41.4)

When you are in Sri Lanka for enjoying a match, take some time out for watching the real scenic beauty of this amazing country. Cities like Kandy, Colombo, Dambulla, Galle are the biggest tourist attractions of the country. They are the hottest destinations to spend some really exciting holidays.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Can vs Kenya

  
Finally after so much efforts Canada won their first match in world cup 2011. Beating Kenya with a 5 wickets haul the Canadian bowlers showed their real strength. Yesterday's match played at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium in Delhi saw some really interesting batting innings. Batting first Kenya gave an easy target of 199 runs which the Canadian team achieved in just 45.3 overs.

Final Scorecard:

Kenya: 198-10 (50)

Canada: 199-5 (45.3)

Apart from its world class Cricket Stadium one can also visit the beautiful historical monuments located here, that are an important part of the ancient past of this country. Destinations like Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Red Fort, National Museum, India Gate, President House are some of the hottest tourist attraction of this city. You can also plan some really interesting tours like Golden Triangle Tour to explore the real charm of this city.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Eng vs SA

After a facing a disgracing defeat by the Irish team, England finally took their revenge. Although this time the opponents were the South African team who lost a very close match with a margin of just 6 runs. Sunday's match between England and South Africa, saw some really good bowling action by Stuart Board who took 4 wickets. Although the battling line up of English team were not so impressive but the bowlers created the magic on the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.

In response the South African batsmen started very well but soon gave up against the opponents. At last the English team claimed their victory.

Scorecard:

England: 171-10 (45..4)

South Africa: 165-10 (47.4)

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ind vs Ire

The Indian innings was opened with a fantastic boundary by Virender Sehwag. Although he got out in the same over yet to win this match India has to put in extra efforts. Yesterday's match between India and Ireland played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore saw some really interesting twist and turns. The Irish team gave a not so big target of 208 runs to the Indian team.

In response the Indian team started very well but soon the wickets started falling. At one point it was looking quite difficult to win this match. But with the brilliant innings of Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Patahn India finally won the match with 5 wickets.

Final Scorecard:

Ireland: 207-10 (47.5)

India: 210-5 (46), Yuvraj Singh was elected Man of the Match for his brilliant 5 wickets haul and his not out innings of 50 runs.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-NZ vs Zim

Another mind blowing performance by the Kiwi team and another disappointment for the fans of the Zimbabwean team. Yesterday's match between New Zealand and Zimbabwe played at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad saw some really fantastic bowling efforts of the Kiwi players. Restricting the opponents at just 162 runs, in a very crucial Group A match New Zealand team is all geared up to enter the quarter finals.

Taking the wickets at regular intervals Kiwi blowers crushed the hopes of Zimbabwe of making a big score. Even the batsmen were looking very defensive since the beginning and finally won the match with 10 wickets.

Final Scorecard:

Zimbabwe: 162-10 (48.2)

New Zealand: 166-0 (33.3), Martin Guptill was elected Man of the Match

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-WI vs Ban

Yesterday's match between West Indies and Bangladesh was, one of the shortest match in the history of Cricket World Cup. It was also one of the worst performances of the Bangladeshi team at their home ground. The fantastic bowling line up of the West Indian team crushed all the hopes of their opponents by restricting them to a mere score of just 58 runs.

The Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur Dhaka became the battle ground for these two teams. It was a very easy target for the West Indies team that they achieved in 12.2 overs. This loss made the Bangladeshi fans so furious that they even attacked the bus carrying the players of the West Indies team.

Final Scorecard:

Bangladesh: 58-10 (18.5)

West Indies: 59-1 (12.2), Kemar Roach was Man of the Match

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-SA vs Neth

Crushing the entire Dutch team with a huge margin of 231 runs, the South African team is leading the point tally of Group B. The brilliant batting line up along with fantastic bowling helped South Africa in achieving their biggest victory in World Cup 2011. The Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali, Chandigarh became the battle ground where this magic was seen in yesterday's match.

The power packed innings of AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla and J P Dumminy drove their team to a huge score of 351 runs. Netherlands on the other side tried their best to achieve this score but leg spinner Imran Tahir and Jacques Kallis shattered all the hopes of the Dutch team.

Final Scorecard:

South Africa: 351-5 (50), AB de Villiers was elected Man of the Match

Netherlands: 120-10 (34.5)

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Wildlife Conservation In India

The rich wild world of India has always been a subject of fascination, for the enthusiastic wildlife lovers. Every year the amazing biodiversity of the country attract several travelers from all around the world. The several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries situated in different states of India, are the best places to watch the affluent rare species.

But with the changing times and the growing human population, the existence of these rare animals and birds have come into grave danger. In today's time there is a great decrease in the number of different species of fauna. The ultimate result of this change will also affect the humans and this might also crated a danger for their own identity. According to environmentalists the only way to solve the situation is the introduction of new wildlife protection projects.

So cope up with this situation the Indian Government has introduced some important Wildlife Conservation acts, for protecting the various endangered species of animals and birds. 'Project Tiger' and recently introduced 'Save the Tigers', ' Crocodile Conservation' are some of the major projects that were initiated by the Government for preserving the invaluable fauna of India.

Project Tiger:

Started in the year 1973-74, Project Tiger was the first ever successful attempt by the Indian Government to preserve the most popular animal of India ie 'Tiger'. In this project a total of nine wildlife sanctuaries were transformed into into tiger reserves that provided them protection from hunting. In the year 1993, the number of these sanctuaries were increased to 27. As a result of these reserves there was a steady increase in the tiger population.

Wildlife Conservation Society:

Also known as WCS, this program was started in 1986 at Nagarhole National Park. Every year more and more environmentalists, naturalists, wildlife conservationists associated themselves with this society. scientific research, national capacity building, policy interventions, site-based conservation and developing new models of wildlife conservation are the main agendas of WCS.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Pak vs Can

With his fantastic five wickets haul, Shahid Afridi again came to the rescue of his team. 17^th match of the Group A between Pakistan and Canada that was played at the R Premdasa stadium in Colombo-Sri Lanka, saw some really interesting moments. As the skipper of the Pakistani team, Afridi proved his metal. Although not with his bat but he created magic with his unbelievable spin bowling. With this he also became the highest wicket taker of 2011 world cup till date.

Chasing a not so big score of 185 runs, the entire Canadian team got out on just 138 runs. With its consecutive wins Pakistan is also emerging as a prominent winner of Cricket World Cup 2011.

Scorecard:

Pakistan: 184-10 (43), Shahid Afridi was elected Man of the Match

Canada: 138-10 (42.5)

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Indian Travel Holidays

India, the name itself is sufficient to remind travelers about the snow covered peaks, romantic hill stations, exotic beaches, amazing wildlife, magnificent historical monuments and many more. India is a vast country having a rich historical past, where people of different religions live together. It is also a major hub of the international and national tourists. Coming on India Travel is an experience in itself that can never be forgotten.

The vibrant cultural heritage of India is still preserved in its majestic monuments that are located in every state. They are the biggest attraction of this country and are known world wide for their irresistible aura and undying charm. Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Khajuraho temple, Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort etc are some of the best preserved ancient treasures of the country.

Watching the affluent flora and fauna of India is surely an experience of a lifetime. This country is a true paradise for the wildlife enthusiasts, where one can watch different species of wild animals wandering in their natural habitat. Kanha national park, Ranthambore national park, Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Corbett National park, Bharatpur bird sanctuary are some of the best places to enjoy the wild world of this country.

If you are looking for some really romantic getaways to spend your holidays in complete tranquility in a cool atmosphere, then without any doubt head towards the beautiful hill stations of India. The splendid view of the snowy Himalayas and the lush green valleys will definitely cast their magic on you. Darjeeling, Leh Ladakh, Kodaikanal, Manali, Shimal, Mount Abu, Ooty, Nainital are the best destinations to escape the maddening crowd of the cities.

Bright sun, golden sand, cool breeze, turquoise blue water is what welcome the travelers when they visit the alluring and captivating beaches of India. Anjuna, Dona Paula, Juhu, Marina, Marari, Kovalam, Varkala, Baga, Mahabalipuram are some of the best places to go on an unforgettable beach rendezvous. Along with soaking the sun and enjoying the exotic drinks one can also indulge themselves in some really thrilling and pulsating water sports on these beaches.

So next time you think of going on holidays, come to India and spend some really exciting and memorable holidays of your life in this amazing country.

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