Sunday, 28 August 2011

The Chokhi Dhani Indore


Chokhi Dhani and Nakhrali Dhani are Rajasthani heritage resorts on the vicinity of Indore,resorts are given the Rajasthani appearance village, India. The villages of Chokhi Dhani provide people the precise atmosphere of the village,their along with the modern day accommodation and entertainment.At Choki Dhani, people find relaxation from the busy schedules of daily life. The uneducated Rajasthani spirit fills the environment with colours of joy.

You can satisfy yourself with good food and also enjoy traditional Rajasthani delicacies here. There is a comfortable Indian style dining hall and their  People sit on the floor and have food. The warm service of this place will never let you forget the taste of the food served here. For your convenience, the complete area is nicely sketched and kept clean.

Chokhi Dhani is a perfect place for family outing. Kids can have a ball traveling in the mini train. In addition to this, there are other attractions like car racing, boating, theme parks, Rajasthani dance (folk dance) performances, discotheque (a public dance hall), etc.

Jaigarh Fort

Western skyline is dominated by extensive parkotas, watch towers and gateways of Jaigarh. Jaigarh Frot is one of the few military structures of mediaeval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armory, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, one of tall tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban one of the giggest in the World.

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

The city palace

The city palace:
The city palace is one of the most magnificent marvels or Jaipur is the City Palace Complex which has a rare combination of the finest cunstrction of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the heart of the old city, it has vast area. The outer wall was built (constructed) by Jai Singh and additions made up to the 20th century. Many buildings, very well planned gardens and huge courtyards are a part of the complex. Sawai Madho Singh II constructed Mubarak Mahal as a reception centre. The mahal comes before the main complex, though it now forms a part of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The city palace has an array of royal costumes, shawls, embroideries, Benares silk sarees, the maharaja's pyjamas, chogas and pyjamas of other rulers, musical instruments, jamawars, kamarbands like the giant sized tanpura and sarangis and a set of the clothes of Sawai Madho Singh who was over seven feet tall and four feet wide and supported a Goliathic weight of 250 kilograms.


Saturday, 13 August 2011

Fort William


Fort William:
Fort William is a most visiting place in Calcutta. Situated at the banks of river Hooghly, fort william was named after King William III of England. Fort William of Kolkata, India, was established in the year 1696 during the tenure of British Raj. Port william was the guardroom of this two-storied building, where the black hole tragedy took place. During the Plassey war in 1757, the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud Daulah attacked on the fort and defeated the Britishers. The new fort constructed by British.

The new fort was initiated by Robert Clive, which got completed by 1780. The main purpose of setting up Calcutta Fort William was to prevent the attacks from Muslim invaders. The area around the fort that was cleared to became maidan, where several exhibitions and fairs take place. The foundation of the old fort is still intact. Till now, the old fort is a military area and the Arsenal inside it is worth watching, but for that permission of the commanding officer is required.

Friday, 12 August 2011

Birla Planetarium


Birla Planetarium:
Birla planetarium of Kolkata, India is one of the largest museums in Asia. Birla Planetarium came into existence in the year 1962 and the credit for establishing this wonderful center of science, communication & environment goes to Birla Education Trust. This planetarium is situated at the Eastern metropolitan bypass of Calcutta.

It provides a particular way of speaking where astronomical presentations take place. Birla Planetarium gives us a useful piece of information about our solar system, galaxies, life span of stars, planets, space and the other heavenly bodies in the most interactive manner through audio video visuals. Usually all lectures are given in English, Hindi, and Bengali and occasionally in Oriya, Tamil & Gujarati.

Kolkata Birla planetarium is a single storied circular edifice designed in the typical Indian style. Birla Planetarium is a must see place for those interested in astronomy. Birla Planetariums astronomy gallery maintains a huge collection of fine paintings & celestial models of renowned astronomers. It enables you to explore science outdoors.

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

The Tippu Sultan Fort Bangalore



The Tippu Sultan Fort Bangalore:
In the most crowded market area of Bangalore lays the remnants of Tipu's Fort - a silent testament of Tipu's battle against British regime.During 1781-179 the fort was built and was the Tipu Sultan’s summer residence of. It is a two-storied wooden structure, engraved out of Teakwood with renovated pillars, hollow arches and balconies. Today The Tippu Sultan fort houses a museum embellished with ancient artifact of Hyder-Tipu government.

The Tippu Sultan Fort is also known as the "Abode of Peace". The Tippu Sultan Fort is noted for its tantalizing carved arches on the gate walls showcasing outstanding style of Islamic architecture. Its incomparable floral patterns on the walls and ceilings are worth noting. In the quadrant there is a Ganesha Temple that popularly charecterizes and illustrates Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance. Until 1867 After Tipu's death the palace was governed as a Secretariat by the British.

In June 2005 the tippu sultan palace was inaugurated to by Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar for the public to meet Rs 20 lakh as annual upkeep costs of the palace. The main captivation of the tippu sultan fort is the art gallery of a nearly thousand historical photos, combining those of viceroys, maharajas and other popular personalities besides the delicate carvings and paintings.

The Prince of Wales Museum


The Prince of Wales Museum:
It has been renamed as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. The Prince of Wales museum was set up in the beginning of the 20th century to honor the visit of King George V's to India, while he was still the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales Museum was built by George Wittet; the Prince of Wales museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai at a stone's throw distance from the Gateway of India.

The Prince of Wales Museum also called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya has an framework exhibiting Indo-Saracenic style with an imposing white dome adding to its grandeur. The Prince of Wales Museum was the best museum in India Art, archaeology and Natural History are the three main sections of the Prince of Wales museum. You can witness some of the rarest, unseen and ancient exhibits of Indian history and many interesting artifacts from foreign countries.

The Prince of Wales Museum has also some finest collections featuring ancient Indus valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC and also the relics from the kings Gupta and Maurya Periods. It is also home to some priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art. Those predisposed in Buddhism would love an entire gallery that is devoted to Buddhist tankha scrolls. The Prince of Wales Museum houses another gallery on Tibetan bronzes.

Saturday, 6 August 2011

Philips Arena

Philips Arena:
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, many cities starting building new state-of-the-art sporting venues for their NBA and/or NHL franchises, or in hopes of attaining one.these arenas has modern amenities for their high-end customers, such as luxury boxes, club seats, and large, posh club-level concourses; some even had practice facilities on-site. These attractions were extremely found in arenas constructed in the early 1970s when The Omni was built and led to its chief tenant, the Atlanta Hawks, being put in a aggressive disadvantage. The current arena operating manager in place, Ted Turner, wanted an expansile hockey team but it was told by the NHL.And with The Omni's faster-than-anticipated decline, led to a new venue being seriously considered. After much considerance of possible other sites both in Downtown Atlanta and in the suburbs,and it was decided that The Omni would be demolished, and a new structure built in the same location which was starting in 1997. This new coliseum would become the Philips Arena.

John G.Shedd Aquarium

John G.Shedd Aquarium was Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, More than 650 species of fish this indoor aquatic world the John G. Shedd Aquarium is home. Explore Caribbean waters at the 90,000-gallon (340,690-liter) coral reef exhibit, or watch whales and dolphins play until marine mammal shows. Eat at Soundings restaurant, then you will find a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, or in the Bubble Net food court. Aquatic souvenirs are possible or available in the gift shop. See website for package deals, visitor info, maps, membership details, and events calendar.

Friday, 5 August 2011

The Detroit Children's Museum

The Detroit Children's Museum:

The Detroit Children's Museum has thousands of artifacts on display. This Museum has newly displayed items include the skull of an extinct mammal Andrewsarchus, masks and Civil War artifacts.

The Detroit Children's Museum restarted in 1917 as a venture between the Museum of Art and the Board of Education. Galleries in the museum feature a mounted Bengal tiger, bird room, art gallery, American Indian artifacts, and natural history displays. It is part of the Detroit Science Center.

Hobbies & Activities category:
Western hemisphere native art, artifacts; Paintings, art collections; Natural history museum
The 93-year-old museum houses dinosaur bones, dioramas, costumes and dolls from around the world. It also has an extensive collection of rocks, fossils and crystals, some of which are being presented in new displays.
In the main exhibit hall, more than 500 items are on display — about twice as many as a year ago, In one display, a large doll house that sits behind glass is paired with another where children can play with dolls.

Thursday, 4 August 2011

The Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Houston Museum of Natural Science :
The fundamental museum association was called the Houston Museum and Scientific Society, Inc., and was created in 1909. It was located in the City Auditorium building in downtown, the museum transfered to a building within Houston Zoo in 1929. The museum's primary collection was accomplished between  the years 1914 and 1930. The museum's now considerable education programs began back in 1947, and by its second year,it was already hosting 12,000 children a year.

Now the opportunity in Hermann Park was constructed in 1969. In 1988, the Challenger Center was first opened in memory of the space mission;and mainly simulator's aim is to teach visitors about space flight. The Wortham's I-MAX Theater and the George Observatory (offsite) were  first opened in 1989. The museum's high appearance levels have allowed the museum to begin plans to increase and more than double its floor space in the next few years. The new exhibits are most likely to focus on dinosaurs and astronomy.