Sheesh Mahal – A Non-Natural Lake Is In The Midst Of This Palace

SHEESH MAHAL

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SANGRUR

Sheesh Mahal is located in the  Sangrur district  of Punjab state of India. Sheesh mahal is one of the most important tourist attractions. The palace consists of large amounts of varied glass work. This marvel was created by Maharaja Narinder Singh in 1847. The palace is beautiful and is beautified with amazing gardens and fountains.

Sheesh Mahal or Palace of Mirrors, another significant attraction of the region. It has been constructed in a forest area and is surrounded by gardens, fountains, terraces and an artificial lake. In ancient times, it used to be the residential palace of the Nawab of Malerkotla.

This is one of the glorious place to visit which is made of with various colourful glasses. The architecture of this mahal is very beautiful. The carvings on the walls of this mahal attracts lot of tourists from different parts of Punjab. You can also find various sculpture related to the royal families in this mahal.

One section of Sheesh Mahal is decorated with colored glass and mirror work and it is also known as ‘Palace of Mirrors’. It is situated behind the MotiBagh Palace. It is a triple storey building. There is a bridge across the artificial lake in the centre of the palace.

This bridge is known as LakshmanJhoola. There are gardens and fountains on the sides of the lake. Sheesh Mahal was the presidential palace of Maharajas of Patiala. To give the artistic look on the walls and ceilings of the Sheesh Mahal, Maharaja Narinder Singh engaged artistic painters from Rajasthan and Kangra.

The artist made the floral designs on the walls and ceilings. Their art depict the vision of Bihari, Surdas and Keshav in the poetic form and in colors. The paintings of these artists show the very old stories in the style of Rajasthan. There is a museum in the Sheesh Mahal. In the museum, there are paintings of Jaya Deva’s poetry and Geet Govinda.

The Kangra paintings on the walls of the museum show the Krishan Lila in very artistic way. There are also various fine objects of art like art of Tibet, Punjab’s ivory work objects, objects of Kashimiri art and wooden furniture of Maharajas time. The collection of these objects shows the life style of Maharajas. The large portraits of maharajas beautify the walls of the museum. The Medal collection of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh and Maharaja Yadwinder Singh from all over the world lies in the museum of Sheesh Mahal.

There are about 3200 medals collected from different countries of the world by Maharaja from 12 to 20th century. There is also a collection of coins of 19th century. These coins show the history of different countries trade. The North zone culture centre is situated in the sheesh Mahal. On 6th November 1985, our Prime Minister Late Shri. Rajiv Gandhi inaugurated this centre. Every Year many cultural programmes and heritage festivals are organized in Sheesh Mahal.

By Air

The nearest airport is situated at the sity of Chandigarh and this is located around 125km from the city. There are frequent flights from places such as Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Jammu and Srinagar.

By Train

Sangrur railway station is located in the city itself and some of the main trains that pass through the station are Amritsar Express, Andaman Express, Punjab Mail, Jabalpur Express and many other trains.

By Bus

Sangrur is a city that is connected by road to most of the other parts of the state and the best way to reach the place is using taxis and buses.

A 12 Day Annual Festival With Rich Cutural Feast At Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Vaikathashtami

Event date: 22-11-2016

Venue: Lord Shiva Temple

Location: Vaikom

District: Kottayam

Come November and the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple situated at Vaikom (Vaikkom) bears witness to a rich cultural extravaganza as it ushers in Vaikathashtami- a twelve-day annual festival.

The temple with its alluring Kerala style temple architecture is worth a visit and during the festive season it becomes all the more spectacular, treating the senses to a rich cultural feast.

The festival falls in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam, corresponding to the months of November / December and is celebrated in all its pomp and gaiety. The visitors are treated to a plethora of art forms and performances such as Kathakali, dance recitals, music concerts, pageantry, and so on. The final day of the festival is marked by a grand procession in which the thidambu (replica of the presiding deity) is carried on elephant back which is joined by processions from nearby temples. 

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 40 km
Nearest airport: Cochin international Airport, about 56 km

Train Traval From Delhi For Two Weeks

RAIL PRAGRAMME

(12 NIGHTS & 13 DAYS) - DELHI - JAISALMER - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR - JAIPUR - AGRA - DELHI

The personalized 2 weeks trip to Rajasthan & Agra starts with a train journey from Delhi to Jaisalmer. This Rajasthan & Agra Taj Mahal train travel is quite an economical way to travel as you are saving on hotels during the train travel. This culture & heritage tour of Rajasthan is good for families and elderly people. The Children will love this Rajasthan train tour. The Delhi based tour operator Services International Ltd is the best travel agency for organizing Rajasthan trips by rail. Starting from Delhi, this Rajasthan rail tour takes you through the Thar Desert to the Taj Mahal. Convert this tour to a Rajasthan budget rail tour by changing to economy hotels or convert the tour to a heritage Rajasthan rail tour by changing to heritage palaces, forts and castles. This train tour itinerary to Rajasthan is also good for visitors going to India for the first time.

Day 01 :- Arrive Delhi 

Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Delhi. 

Day 02 :- Delhi Jaisalmer 

City tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Check-out from the hotel at 1200 hrs. In New Delhi visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Lakshminarayan Temple. Drive past President's House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat Buildings. Evening transfer to rail-station for Jaisalmer night train. Night on board. 

Day 03 :- Jaisalmer 

Morning in train. Arrive Jaisalmer at noon. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Jaisalmer. 

Day 04 :- Jaisalmer Jodhpur 

Morning city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the fort, bazaars and the old mansions known as haveli's. People still live in these ancient building dating from 12th to 15th centaury. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Checkout from the hotel at 1200 hours. Later transfer to railway station for Jodhpur night train. Night on board. 

Day 05 :- Jodhpur 

Morning arrive Jodhpur. Transfer to hotel. City tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Meharangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight Jodhpur.

Day 06 :- Jodhpur Ranakpur Udaipur 

Drive to Udaipur visiting Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight Udaipur. 

Day 07 :- Udaipur 

Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir and drive around Fatehsagar Lake. Afternoon free. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 08 :- Udaipur Jaipur 

Morning free. Checkout at 1200 hrs. Evening transfer to railway-station for Jaipur night train. Night on board. 

Day 09 :- Jaipur

Morning arrive Jaipur. Transfer to hotel. Visit Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Later city tour. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, & the Observatory . Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur. 

Day 10 :- Jaipur 

Day Free in Jaipur.Overnight Jaipur. 

Day 11 :- Jaipur Agra

Morning transfer to rail-station for Agra train. Arrive Agra. Transfer to hotel. Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight Agra. 

Day 12 :- Agra Delhi 

Day free in Agra. Check-out from the hotel at 1200 hrs. Evening transfer to rail-station for New Delhi train. Arrive New Delhi and transfer to hotel. Overnight Delhi.

Day 13 :- Departure 

Day free in Delhi. Check-out at 1200 hrs. Evening transfer to airport.

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Sikkim Government Organized 15 - Day Trek To Circumambulation In Mt.Kanchanjunga For Natural Lovers

Coming soon: A 15-day trek at Mt Kanchenjunga

 

Very soon, you will be able to circumambulate Mt Kanchenjunga in a 15-day trek organised by the Sikkim government in association with the Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF).

Every time a traveller gets a clear view of the Great Himalayan Peaks, he feels grateful to Mother Earth for such a wondrous creation.

Mount Kanchenjunga (28,169 feet), the third highest mountain peak in the world, is one such peak. Among other feelings, a passionate traveller often feels a strange pull to get as close to the mountain as possible. Seems like that is going to be a reality very soon.

According to a report by The Pioneer, the Sikkim government is planning to launch eco-tourism at Mt Kanchenjunga.

When launched, this initiative will let adventure lovers, mountaineers and trekkers circumambulate the mountain in a 15-day trek.

The trek will start from the Kanchenjunga National Park (KNP) and will bring travellers in closest encounters with the snow-capped peaks, the local temples, the flora, the fauna and the unique biodiversity of the region surrounding this mountain.

Slated to be organised by the Sikkim government in association with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), the treks are most likely to take place during the summer months as the weather is the most favourable at that time.

State Resident Commissioner Gobind Mohan told The Pioneer, "Our aim is to provide highest level of professional support and logistics to nature lover enthusiasts during the parikrama tour through the State Tourism Department and registered tour and travel agencies."

Diwali Holiday Tour TO Kerala

KERALA TOUR FOR DIWALI HOLIDAY

 

Explore the amazing beauty of Kerala– Adventurous, romantic & beautiful Kerala with lush green tea gardens, rocks, & other natural beauties that will certainly make you happier.

 

Day 01 | Cochin – Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station)

 

Arrival at Cochin Airport and proceed to Munnar.This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of Tea Plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. On the way visit Cheyyappara Water Falls, Valara Waterfalls, Attukadu Water Falls, Spice Plantation, etc. Check in to Hotel. Evening have a short visit of Munnar Town. You can see the beautiful estates like a green paradise. Overnight in Munnar.

Day 02 | Munnar Sightseeing

 

After Breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing trip for Munnar – covering some of the major sightseeing – Mattupetti Lake & Dam, Echo point, Visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park – open as per the directions by the forest authorities), the best place to see NilgiriTahr (Hermitragus Hilarious)- the mountain goat of South India, considering the ecological faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significant, Tea Museum & Tea Plantation. Kundalay Dam, Pothenmedu View Point, Tea Estate, Rose Garden, Photo Point, Honey Bee Tree, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping & overnight stay at Munnar. (B)

Day 03 | Munnar – Thekkady

 

Morning proceed to Thekkady. By noon at Thekkady. Then proceed to Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating (cost extra). This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. There you can see Tigers, Elephants, Deer, etc. Visit Spice Plantation where you can shop exotic spices, Malluperiyar Dam. Stay in Thekkady. (B)

Day 04 | Thekkady – Alleppey

 

Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey. By noon check in to the Hotel. Later proceed for Alleppey sightseeing. Visit Alaphuzzha Beach and Vijaya Beach Park. Later evening return to the Hotel in Alleppey. Overnight at Alleppey Hotel. (B)

Day 05 | Alleppey – Cochin

 

After Breakfast. Check out and transfer to Cochin. Arrive Cochin. Check into the Hotel. Later Proceed to Cochin City Tour covering fort Cochin, Gunda and Willingdon Island, Dutch Palace, Bolghaty Palace, Kerala History Museum, Hill Palace Museum, ParishathThampuran Museum, Church of Saint Francis, Paradesi Synagogue, navy museum, St Francis church, Chinese fishing net, Santa Clause basilica, Mattanchery palace, Jewish synagogue, Marian drive, Marine walk way, Tripunitura hill palace. Cochin Antique Shops. Overnight stay at Cochin. (B)

Day 06 | Cochin Departure

 

Morning after Breakfast, Check out and transfer to Cochin airport / Railway Station for onward journey. Wonder World Travels, hope you enjoyed your tour around Kerala and look forward to organizing your next visit to anywhere around the world. (B)

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