SHADES OF INDIA

Victoria Palace, Kolkata

2011-10-04T03:16:00.000-07:00

The Victoria Palace, Kolkata

The Victoria Memorial, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India, which is located in Kolkata, India - the capital of West Bengal. It currently serves as a museum and a tourist attraction. It is an autonomous organization within the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.

Kolkata Tram

2011-10-04T03:07:00.000-07:00

The Kolkata Tram

In India Kolkata is the only city to have a tram network. These are under the administration of the Calcutta Tramways Company, popularly called as CTC.

Which are the Tourist Attractions in Shimla?

2011-09-27T03:47:00.000-07:00

The Tourist Attractions in Shimla are as below...

Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church

Himachal State Museum & Library
Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens (The Rashtrapati Niwas)
Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church
New Tudor Library building
The Mall
Summer Hill
Glen (picnic spot)
Tara Devi Temple

Another Shade of Fort Aguada, GOA

2011-09-27T03:23:00.000-07:00

Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort in Goa, on Sinquerim Beach. This is a 4-storey light house built by the Portuguese. This is one of a kind light house in the whole of Asia. Now it is used a functioning jail in Goa.

A Shade of Fort Aguada, GOA

2011-09-27T03:22:00.000-07:00

Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort in Goa, on Sinquerim Beach. It is well known for its fresh water springs within the fort. In early days, the ships that passed by the Aguada fort used this springs to replenish their fresh water reserves. There is also a 4-storey light house (the white structure in the pic above) built by the Portuguese. This is one of a kind light house in the whole of asia. Now it is used a functioning jail in Goa.

Another Shade of Coco Beach, GOA

2011-09-27T02:12:00.000-07:00

An early morning shot of the Rising Sun from our Hotel Window at Coco Beach. Coco Beach, basically a fishing village is a very quite beach. It is a picnic spot for Goan families as well as a lot of foreign tourists. It is situated among a large number of palm trees. Coco beach is well known for Water sports and boating trips organized there.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, GOA

2011-09-27T01:58:00.000-07:00

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a UNESCO world heritage site located in Goa, India. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. 'Bom Jesus' [Good (or Holy) Jesus'] is the name used for the infant Jesus. The Jesuit church is India’s first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. It also has the relics of St. Francis Xavier, Patron saint of Goa.

Another Shade of Vagator Beach - Bardez, Goa

2011-09-26T05:27:00.000-07:00

Vagator Beach - Bardez, Goa

Vagator Beach - Bardez, Goa

2011-09-26T04:48:00.000-07:00

Vagator Beach, Goa

Fort Aguada, GOA

2011-09-25T02:06:00.000-07:00

Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort in Goa, on Sinquerim Beach. It is well known for its fresh water springs within the fort. In early days, the ships that passed by the Aguada fort used this springs to replenish their fresh water reserves. There is also a 4-storey light house built by the Portuguese. This is one of a kind light house in the whole of asia. Now it is used a functioning jail in Goa.

Coco Beach, GOA

2011-09-25T01:33:00.000-07:00

Coco Beach: Situated at the mouth of the Nerul River on the Mandovi Estuary, bang opposite Panaji. Coco Beach, basically a fishing village is a very quite beach. It is a picnic spot for Goan families as well as a lot of foreign tourists. It is situated among a large number of palm trees. Coco beach is well known for Water sports and boating trips organized here.

Church of St. Francis de Assisi, Colvale Goa

2011-09-25T01:12:00.000-07:00

Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Old Goa: Adjacent to the Cathedral is this church. Built in the 17th Century, a beautiful octagonal tabernacle ornately decorated has two statues, one of St Francis of Assisi and the other of Jesus on the cross. Vows of poverty, humility and obedience of St. Francis of Assisi are scripted right below these two statues.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

2011-09-24T11:34:00.000-07:00

Nice Flash - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India in the year 1864. Located in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is famous for its neo-gothic architecture. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.

Ammunition Frame inside the City Palace

2011-09-24T10:40:00.000-07:00

Ammunition of the Royal Family: Lake Palace, Udaipur

Lucky Snake or Unlucky Fish?

2011-09-24T06:17:00.000-07:00

Irony: Lucky Snake or Unlucky Fish
Clicked at Nageshi Temple. Ponda, Goa

This is a perfect example of the famous biological statement " Survival of the Fittest ". It was a fierce race between the snake and the fish, where the fish tried its level best to save herself from being lunch to the snake. But how can science be wrong (sometimes it does but not this time).

Tasha With His Friend

2011-09-24T03:18:00.000-07:00

Tasha (A Lhasa Apso Breed)

This picture is shared with us by Nitin Sharma, who is also one of our major contributors to the blog. Mr. Nitin is a hobby photographer & loves to travel.

The Cute Tasha

2011-09-24T03:11:00.000-07:00

Thats Tasha (A Lhasa Apso Breed) Celebrating Christmas.

Another Shade of Lake Palace: Udaipur

2011-09-24T02:41:00.000-07:00

Another Shade of the Lake Palace: Udaipur, Rajasthan

It was built in 1743- 1746 under the direction of the Maharani (62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar) of Udaipur, Rajasthan as a royal summer palace and was initially called Jagniwas or Jan Niwas after its founder. The Maharana, ruler of Jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his incomparable buildings at Agra. The palace was constructed facing east, allowing its inhabitants to pray to the Sun god at the crack of dawn. The successive rulers used this cool haven as their summer resort, holding their regal durbars in its courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens. Source: Wikipedia

TOWN IN SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH

2011-09-24T01:50:00.000-07:00

A Town In Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

SHIMLA

2011-09-24T01:47:00.000-07:00

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Neo Gothic Christ Church, Shimla

2011-09-24T01:38:00.000-07:00

The Neo Gothic Christ Church in Shimla is the Second Oldest Church in Northern India. It is one of the prominent Land Marks in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Its open on all days & mass is held on Sundays. The brass plaques and beautiful stained glass windows are the prime attractions for tourists.

Lake Palace: UDAIPUR

2011-09-24T01:14:00.000-07:00

Lake Palace: Udaipur

River Chenab, Jammu & Kashmir

2011-09-23T03:30:00.000-07:00

River Chenab: Jammu & Kashmir - Serenity Re-defined

The waters of the Chenab start from snow melt from the Bara Lacha Pass, in the Himachal Pradesh. The rivers meet at Tandi in the lap of Upper Himalayas. The Chenab River also called as the Chandrabhaga, is formed as the result of conflux of the rivers - Chandra and Bhaga. It is one of the most important Indian rivers.
Although it commences its journey from Himachal Pradesh, it has become on of the major Rivers & Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir

Concentration is the KEY

2011-09-23T03:06:00.000-07:00

The Untamed: Eagle

The New Generation

2011-09-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Every Picture Cannot Be Explained Through A Caption. Just Feel The Love & Care.