Wejai's Article in Travel and Leisure

197 Vishakapatnam – Meeting Points of Sea and Hill
Visakhapatnam is a well known industrial city also called Vizag is the second-largest city of Andhra Pradesh, but the look and feel portrays a look of an ageing beach-resort town.
Posted on Jul-25-2011

192 Tirupati – Devasthanams in Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati is a major pilgrimage in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is most famous for its Sri Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Vishnu, also known as Balaji in North India and Govinda in South India.
Posted on Jul-25-2011

191 Sundarban- Royal Tiger Reserve
The name of Bengal, or Bangla, is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga, or Banga. The people of West Bengal inherit their identity and aspiration from the larger Indian mosaic and from civilizations beyond the shore.
Posted on Jul-22-2011

178 Shantiniketan and Digha – Two Weekend Getaways near Kolkata
Andhra Pradesh is situated on the Deccan (south) plateau which is one of the oldest geological formations in India. The mighty Godavari and Krishna rivers cut their way through the plateau, forming large deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal.
Posted on Jul-22-2011

184 Secunderabad - Sixth Largest Metropolis in India
Popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Secunderbad is geographically separated from Hyderabad by the Hussain Sagar.
Posted on Jul-22-2011

197 Dooars and Kalimpong – Two Scenic Valley of West Bengal
When you come across a jolly ride through the hill slopes, pervasive lush green tea gardens separated by anfractuous silvery mountain streams, high Sal forests, small hushed ethnic villages, humongous meadows
Posted on Jul-22-2011

172 Andhra Pradesh- “The Rice Bowl of India”
Andhra Pradesh is situated on the Deccan (south) plateau which is one of the oldest geological formations in India. The mighty Godavari and Krishna rivers cut their way through the plateau, forming large deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal.
Posted on Jul-22-2011

201 Gaya – Sacred Places for Hindu
Gaya is 100 kilometers south of Patna situated on the banks of Falgu, and is a place sanctified by both the Hindu and the Buddhist religions. Mangla-Gauri, Shringa-Sthan, Ram-Shila and Brahmayoni are the small rocky hills
Posted on Jul-20-2011

271 Darjeeling – Hill Queen of West Bengal
Darjeeling is a Himalayan town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is internationally renowned as a tourist destination with its serene beauty.
Posted on Jul-20-2011

308 BodhGaya – Place of Supreme Enlightenment
Bodh Gaya is a village in the state of Bihar and the place where Gautama Buddha attained supreme Enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is one of the most popular attractions in North India
Posted on Jul-20-2011

191 West Bengal – State of Culture and Sweets
West Bengal houses the world famous Sunderbans. It houses nineteen districts and the major cities are Kolkata, Siliguri, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kharagpur, Darjeeling and Malda. It is also called the ‘Gateway State’
Posted on Jul-20-2011

204 Nalanda and Pawapuri – Ancient Places of Buddhism
Towards the Southeast of Patna, is a village called the “Bada Gaon”, in the vicinity of which, are the world famous ruins of Nalanda University.
Posted on Jul-20-2011

170 Varanasi – The Cultural Capital of India
Varanasi, the holy city of India, is also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries, is known for its fine-quality silks, 'paan' and Benares
Posted on Jul-19-2011

182 Patna and Rajgir – Two Historical cities of Bihar
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in terms of population in eastern India.
Posted on Jul-19-2011

195 Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi
Indian Spiritual tradition has propounded four Purusharth (objectives) of a human life. These being Dharm (Righteousness), Arth (Material Pursuits), Kaam (Contentment) and Moksh (Enlightenment).
Posted on Jul-19-2011

191 Cherrapunji – The Rainy Valley of India
High above misty valleys and foaming rivers, ensconced in swirling clouds and perched on an escarpment, lies Cherrapunji (4,500 feet).
Posted on Jul-19-2011

240 A Tour to Sunderban National Park
Sunderbans national park is located at the South Eastern tip of the 24 Paraganas district in the state of West Bengal. It got its name from one of the mangrove plants known as Sundari (Heritiera Minor).
Posted on Jul-19-2011

222 Panchgani- The Switzerland of India
Panchgani derived its name from Panch which denotes five hills of Sahyadri, and Gani which means settlement. The beauty of Panchgani is like a wonder in itself. The whole Panchgani is surrounded by hills and green trees.
Posted on Jul-15-2011

555 Matheran- Hill Stations in Maharashtra
Matheran is the smallest hill station situated in the Raigad District of Maharashtra and is the smallest in India. Matheran, means “forest on top” and is situated in the Western Ghats at an average altitude of 800 meters above sea level.
Posted on Jul-15-2011

235 Bihar – State of Buddha
The Word “Bihar” has been coined from “Vihara” meaning Buddhist Monasteries. Bihar is the fascinating land of great religious leaders like Gautama Buddha, Lord Mahavir and Guru Gobind Singh.
Posted on Jul-15-2011

191 A Tour to Chandigarh
In the contemporary times, tourism in Chandigarh is on peak. Nature lovers from different parts of the country flock here to view the beautiful theme gardens of the city. The reservoir of places to see in Chandigarh is very large.
Posted on Jul-15-2011

170 Sravasti and Mahoba – Ancient cities of India
Sravasti is an ancient city of India being one of the six largest cities in India during Gautama Buddha’s lifetime. The city is located in the fertile Gangetic plains in the Gonda District of Uttar Pradesh. Sravasti, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens.
Posted on Jul-12-2011

179 Maharashtra – The State of Maharaj Chatrapati Shivaji
The word Maharashtra is derived from the Sanskrit words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, thus rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation). It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India.
Posted on Jul-12-2011

164 Jaunpur and Kushinagar – Cities of Religion and History
Jaunpur is a city in the Uttar Pradesh known for its pre-Mughal architecture. History: 1359- Jaunpur was founded by the Sultan of Delhi Feroz Shah Tughlaq and was named in memory of his father, Muhammad bin Tughluq, whose given name was Jauna Khan.
Posted on Jul-12-2011