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  1. Information on heritage tourism in Chhotaudepur district of Gujarat

    Chhotaudepur is tribal District. Native people (Adivasi) of Chhotaudepur are called Rathava. This name originates from their older residence region, named rath. Rathvas are found in all talukas of Chhota Udepur and also in Panchmahal district. They speak a very distinct dialect of Gujarati—Rathvi. Their main occupation is agriculture.

  2. Information on heritage tourism in Rajkot district of Gujarat

    The city of Rajkot is a flourishing, colourful and traditional one, ripe with multicultural diversity. With strong influences borne of cultural traditions and vast heritage, Rajkot has an amalgamation of many religions – Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

  3. Information on heritage tourism in North Goa district of Goa

    According to Ancient Indian Mythology is said that Goa was reclaimed from the sea. It is believed that Sixth Avatar of Vishnu Sage, Parshuram created the Sahyadri range and struck an arrow into the western seas. The arrow is said to have sent the seas rolling back to create Gomantak or Goa.

  4. Information on heritage tourism in South Goa district of Goa

    According to Ancient Indian Mythology is said that Goa was reclaimed from the sea. It is believed that Sixth Avatar of Vishnu Sage, Parshuram created the Sahyadri range and struck an arrow into the western seas. The arrow is said to have sent the seas rolling back to create Gomantak or Goa.

  5. Information on heritage tourism in South East Delhi district of Delhi (NCT)

    Delhi is one of the high-power ancient regions, which has regained and improved cultural beauty throughout history with different empires controlling it. Delhi has a chaotic asymmetric beauty. One side of Delhi is still with the ancient style architecture, old winding lanes, age-old markets, and traditional communities. This Old Delhi is still holding its traditional values whereas New Delhi...

  6. Information on heritage tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  7. Information on heritage tourism in Chandigarh district of Chandigarh

    Chandigarh is the cultural capital of the region. Many artists and writers live in the city. The frequently held exhibitions, and performances by singers, dancers, musicians and actors have inculcated among city residents a desire for the best in performing visual and plastic arts besides literary encounters.

  8. Information on heritage tourism in Mahe district of Puducherry

    The culture and geography of this area are like almost all of those in the Malabar Coast of Kerala. The major festival of this region is Vishu and Onam. The major language is Malayalam. The population includes Tamil and Telugu speakers.

  9. Information on heritage tourism in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  10. Information on heritage tourism in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir

    Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as either Intangible or Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002). Cultural Heritage is a wide concept. We prefer to concentrate on the similarities...

  11. Information on heritage tourism in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir

    The people of various faiths, castes and creeds are living peacefully and in cordial atmosphere in the District. Races like Gujjars, Bakerwals, Paharis, Punjabis, Kashmiris and Dogras are inhabiting in various parts of the District.

  12. Information on heritage tourism in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  13. Information on heritage tourism in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  14. Information on heritage tourism in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  15. Information on heritage tourism in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir

    The built heritage of Jammu dates back to the 2nd century AD. Evidences of these are the Buddhist Stupa at Ambaran near Akhnoor, ninth to tenth century AD Temples at Krimchi, Babor and ancient Forts, Palaces and temples built in the middle ages.

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