Metro Cities of India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore

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Modern India is the place where you would find modern and ancient cities, alongside each other. You can enjoy the ultra-modern facilities of leisure and comforts, in most of the cities. 

The hotels and hotel staff are always cordial with their visitors. So far as the ancient cities are concerned, India is one of the most ancient civilisations. Come here and see the history of India, the history of mankind. You would find economic hotels in every city in India. You would find restaurants suitable for your purse, at every corner of the Indian cities.

Modern India is a country where you would find temples and elephants existing amicably with the business of microchips. Being the land of peaceful coexistence, India has places of all the religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Zoroastrian. It is a country where ancient monuments are the background to understanding the largest democracy in the world. Your visit to India is bound to be a memorable one. 

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Mumbai (Bombay)

Indian air travel is known for its cheap rates. You can have tickets at unbelievably low rates. Cheap Air Ticket is available due to the huge business of international and domestic airlines. It is due to the competition they face among themselves, too. Different airlines operating in India charge tickets segment-wise. If you travel on days having lesser traffic or in odd hours or at night hours, you would incur lower expenses towards your air tickets. All the airline companies would book your tickets online or through your booking agents.

Cheap Hotels: 

If you wish to make your stay in Indian cities suitable for your budget, you would not find it difficult. You can find cheap and comfortable hotels and restaurants in New Delhi. If you have a fixed budget, you have an option for staying in budget or low-cost hotels. However, these budget hotels are in no way inferior to any similar accommodations offered in the city. So making your stay enjoyable would not be a difficult task. These hotels charge economy rates and provide value for your money. They also provide required and comfortable accommodation and services. Some of these hotels are equipped with restaurants, too.

Mumbai (Bombay) is the city where every visitor would find pleasure. This city of economic activities holds several places the tourist would love to visit. They would find each and every edifice interesting, whether it is a museum or a historical site. Here is some information that would be a good guide for a traveller who visits Mumbai for the first time.

Gateway of India, Mumbai (Bombay)

In addition to the city being the commercial capital of India, here you would find an enjoyable mix of people. Here you would find scenes where traditional places like temples, churches, and mosques stand alongside modern structures like five-star hotels. There are very old residential buildings representing the bygone era of architecture; multi-storey shopping malls are offering the cheapest goods to tourists.

Tourist Interest Places: 

Mumbai is the financial capital of India. It has a memorable history and rich heritage of the economic progress of India. The tourists would find numerous interesting sites to visit.

Here are five big cities in India where you would find the pleasure of living comfortably and shopping economically. Get into these cities and enjoy the good accommodation of your choice. You can opt for cheap hotels of your choice, suitable for your budget. The big malls and supermarkets in these cities would be great places for purchasing the things you love. You can shop here from trendy jeans and T-shirts to toys for your kids. The embroidered clothes would provide you with a wide range of selections to match your preferences.

New Delhi

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 Red Fort, Delhi

Places of Interest for Tourists: The city is like a written script of the memorable history of India. The tourists would find hundreds of places of historical interest in this city and its surrounding areas, as the rich heritage of the Indian past is located here. The major attractions are Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Old Fort of Indraprasth, and Jantar Mantar observatory. The complex of the Presidential residence and the parliament of India are the representatives of modern architecture in India. The city is dotted with forts, temples, mosques and eye-pleasing gardens. 

Every nation has its soul. India has its soul bubbling with vigour. If we are to select one place that would represent the soul of India, the city of New Delhi would be an obvious choice. Delhi is a city where there are imprints of imperialism and colonialism. It has the aroma of the largest democracy in the world. This combination paints the city with picturesque details. New Delhi is a city where every visitor would find pleasure. On its landscape, the ancient city of old Delhi holds several places to visit: the forts, green gardens, temples, churches, and mosques.

Delhi is the capital of India; it is also a mirror of the memorable history and rich heritage of the Indian subcontinent. The tourists would find hundreds of interesting places in this city. If we look at the architecture of the edifices standing here, it looks like a blend of ancient traditions and modernity.

Do you know what the famous historian William Dalrymple said about Delhi? he said, "Of the great cities of the world, only Rome, Istambul and Cairo can even begin to rival Delhi for the sheer volume and density of historic remains." such is the value of the historic monuments standing on the land of Delhi.

Kolkata (Calcutta) 

Do you know one interesting aspect of the people of Kolkata? It is their friendly nature. While you are in Kolkata, you would not hesitate to stop an unknown person and start chatting. 

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Kolkata, the city of joy, was the centre for culture and politics, education, industry, and science in India. The city and their population have seen intense political violence, group clashes and economic ups and downs since the independence of India. Like all other big cities in India, the city of Kolkata is struggling with the problems of rapid and uncontrolled growth of the population. But a visit to this place would be like to meeting all the components with which the nation of India is built. 

Do you know one most interesting thing about Kolkata? Here it is, perhaps. One of the famous journalists, Vir Sanghvi once remarked that "Kolkata is not for everyone. If you want your city clean and green, stick to Delhi. If you want your city rich and impersonal, Go to Mumbai. If you want them hi-tech, Bangaluru is your choice. But if you want a city with a soul, come to Kolkata." Yes, Kolkata has its own soul. Do book an air ticket, and land at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Dum Dum), in Kolkata.

Standing on the bank of River Hooghly, Kolkata (Calcutta) is a mirror of the memorable history and rich heritage of the economic and political progress of India. It is the city where you would find visible imprints of imperialism, as it was the capital of India during British Rule until the year 1911.

History: 

Calcutta is one of the most distinguished cities in India. It was the centre of culture, politics, education, industry, and science in India. Before 1947 this city had seen the ongoing struggle for the independence of India. Here the Bengalese people are known for their revolutionary ideas. After independence, it has seen intense political violence, and group clashes. Presently it is struggling with the problems of rapid and uncontrolled growth of population.

Places of Tourist Interest: 

The city of Kolkata is a place where every visitor would find pleasure as a tourist. On its landscape, it holds several places to visit: the gardens full of greenery, temples of Hindu religions, mosques of Muslim religions, and places for worshipping of all major religions of the world. While visiting the city, you would find each and every edifice memorable. Here are some of the places which the tourists would not miss visiting.

Dakshineswar Temple of Goddess Kali: 

Being one of the most famous temples in India, the visitors and devotees of Goddess Kali would come to visit this place. It is a big complex built on the bank of the river Hooghly.

Queen Victoria Museum: 

The city of Kolkata is well-decorated the buildings of the gothic style. Several buildings are designated as "Heritage Structures" and they are preserved by the government itself. One of the best examples is the building of the Victoria Memorial Museum. This museum depicts the history of the city.

Howrah Bridge: 

This bridge links the cities of Howrah and Calcutta. It is erected on the river Hooghly. Though this bridge is built in 1937, it is still the major bridge for the people of the city. There are motorways and railroads on this bridge. If we sail in a boat under this bridge, it would be one of the most memorable experiences of our life.

St. Paul Cathedral: 

This cathedral was built when India was under the rule of British People. The period of this rule is popularly known as British Raj. The cathedral of Saint Paul built in this city is one of the finest specimens of the Gothic style of buildings. 

Chennai (Madras)              

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Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is one of the major cities in South India. Here the visitors would find pleasure and peace at every corner of the city. On its clean roads and peaceful streets, this city holds several places which would be memorable for a tourist. The city is famous for three things: Tasty Dosa, superb Temples, and beautiful beaches.

Known as the Information and Technology Capital of India, Bangalore is one of the major cities situated in the southern part of the county. Here the visitors would find pleasure and peace. On its landscapes, it holds places of interest for tourists: green gardens, ancient monuments, and old churches. While visiting the city you would find each and every edifice entertaining you. India is the land where atomic energy is generated and industrial development has brought the country into the top five most fast-developing nations of the world. Developing metro cities like Bangalore are the backbone of India's progress.

How to Reach Chennai (Madras): 

Most international airlines have direct flights to Chennai on their flight schedules. You can have your air ticket booked on any of these airlines: Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air Lanka and Malaysia Airlines. The city is connected with major cities in India via domestic flights. So, do book your Ait Ticket to Chenna, and land at the Chennai International Airport or at Chennai Domestic Airport.

The city of Chennai is connected with all major cities in India by Indian Railways. India has one of the longest motorways in the world. This city is prominently set on these motorways. In addition to the city being the commercially major city in South India, here in Chennai, you would find an enjoyable mix. Here you would find scenes where the traditional living meets modern lifestyles.

Places of Tourist Interest: 

In the city of Madras, as it was formerly known, and is now known as Chennai, the tourist would love to see the buildings of Gothic Style of architecture. The main buildings are St. George Fort and Egmore Railway Station. Egmore is the railway station where you can drive your car almost near to the side of a train. Marina beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in India.