Capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is a vibrant city that is witnessing an economic boom and is among the top ten fastest growing metro cities of India. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport or Amausi airport, named after former Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh, is situated near Lucknow.
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Surat is the administrative capital of Surat district, in India, it is a port city situated on the banks of the Tapti river. It is at the heart of India’s thriving diamond-polishing industry, which in 2005 cut 92% of the world’s diamond pieces and earned India $15 billion in exports. […]
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also referred to as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar […]
Srinagar is the capital of the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. For decades, tourism has been contributing massively to the economy of the city, but it has been adversely affected by insurgent activities. Srinagar airport is 14 km from the city.
Varanasi commonly known as Benares is a city situated on the left bank of the River Ganga in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is a holy city in Hinduism, being one of the most sacred pilgrimage places for Hindus. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the […]
Amritsar is is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. Amritsar is home to Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion. Raja Sansi International Airport also known as Guru Ram Das International Airport, after Guru […]
Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Dabolim Airport is […]
Formerly known as Cochin, Kochi is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. A growing centre of shipping industries, international trade, tourism and information technology, Kochi is the commercial hub of Kerala. The Cochin International Airport, which is about 25 kilometres (15 mi) north of the city, handles both […]
Capital and most populous city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is a major hub for the information technology industry in India. The city is also home to the world’s largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as the Telugu Film Industry, the second-largest in India, […]
Capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, Calcutta was the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911. Its official English name was changed from “Calcutta” to “Kolkata” in 2001, reflecting the Bengali pronunciation. Since 2000, Information Technology (IT) services have revitalized the city’s stagnant economy. Netaji Subhash […]
Capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, Bangalore is home to some of the most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India, it is known as the Silicon Valley of India. Bengaluru International Airport is located 40 km (25 mi) from the central business district of Bengaluru. A new high-speed […]
Capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Madras, renamed Chennai in 1996, hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season. It is also an important centre for the Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form and he Tamil film industry, is one of the largest film industries in […]