Vaishali Travel Information
Vaishali has a pst that pre-dates recorded history. It is held that the town derives its name from King Visha, whose heroic deeds are narrated in the Hindu epic Ramayan. However, history records that around the time Pataliputra was the centre of political activity in the Gangetic plains, Vaishali came into existence as centre of Industry and trade. Lying on the north bank of the Ganga, it was the seat of the Republic of Vajji. Vaishali is credited with being the World's First Republic to have a duly elected assembly of representatives and efficient administration.
The Lord Buddha visited Vaishali more than once during his life time and announced his approaching Mahaparinirvana to the great followers he had here.
Hundred years after he attained Mahaparinirvana, it was the venue of the second Buddhist Council. According to one belief, the Jain Tirthankar, Lord Mahavir was born at Vaishali. The Chinese travellers Fa-Hiren and Hieun Tsang also visited this place in early 5th and 7th centuries respectively and wrote about Vaishali.
While talking of the famous men and women associated with Vaishali, Amrapali was the cynosure not only of Vaishali but of the neighbouring kingdoms as well.
Therefore, to avert bloodshed, the parliament of Vaishali declared her to be a Court dancer besides consigning her to lifelong spinsterhood. Later she became a devout Buddhist and served the Lord Buddha.
Shillong, the capital of the 21st State of the Indian Union - Meghalaya derives its name from the manifestation of the creator called U Shylong.
Capital of Jharkhand, lies on the Suranarekha river. Once the summer capital of Bihar. Ranchi lies in the tribal heartland of India called Chotanagpur. Surrounded by tiny hills, meandering streams & cascading waterfalls, it is the quiet & dreamy town that u can visit any time of the year. For the adventurous, there are wildlife parks to be explored. 
The Buddha lived in the sixth century BC Mahavir was born in 567 BC and the traveller in Bihar will encounter them both constantly. Rajgir is 10 km south of Nalanda and sacred to the memory of the founder of both Buddhism and Jainism. Lord Buddha spent many months of retreat during the rainy season here, and used to meditate and preach on Griddhkuta, the 'Hill of the Vultures'. Lord Mahavir spent fourteen years of his life at Rajgir and Nalanda. 
Beneath the din and bustle of Patna, the capital of Bihar state, has a fascinating past. And in each chapter of its history, it has been crowned by a new name -Kusumpur, Pushpapur, Pataliputra and Azeemabad. 
This crowning piece of Orissan Architecture and Sculpture, built in the ]3th century A.D., the golden era of Orissan art, is a poetry in stone and a world heritage monument. The Mukh'ashala, or entrance hall continues to interest both devotees and visitors. The walls of this magnificent ruin have exquisite sculptures covering many aspects of life. Scenes of love and war, trade and court transactions, hunting, catching of elephants, teaching of sages, amorous dalliances, dancers and mythicalfigures- all vie for attention on the panels and niches of this immortal work of art. 
The first National Park in Assam situated in central Assam with an area of 430 Sq. kms. It is the home of the great Indian one -horned Rhinoceros (Unicornis). The landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, taH elephant grass, rugged reeds, mellow marshes and shallow pools. So far the history of Kaziranga is concerned Lady Curzon first heard about Rhino of Kaziranga from her British tea planter friends and came to Assam in 1904-5 Although she could not see the animal but spotted hoof prints with three toes. Which concerned lady Curzon that such an animal did exist. On her return she persuaded lord Curzon to do something to save this animal from total annihilation. Lord Curzon set the wheels of British bureaucracy rolling and on 1st June, 1905, a preliminary notification announcing the intention of the Government to declare 57,273,60 acres of Kaziranga as a reserved forest was issued. Finally, Kaziranga was declared as reserved forest on 3rd January, 1908 and was officially closed for shooting. 
The Wild Population
Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since 20th April 1974. Itanagar is situated at the foothills. The township is situated at 350 metres above mean sea level. It comes administratively under Papumpare district. The Nishis or Nishings is the major tribe in Itanagar area. However, Itanagar can be called as mini India, as people from all over the country, live here in harmony. As a capital town, Itanagar is well connected with the rest of the country by road and air communications. Pawan Hans provides helicopter service between Guwahati and Naharlagun(Itanagar). Deluxe buses are available from Guwahati. 
Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum provides a kaleidoscope of Arunachal Pradesh and one can see wood carvings, musical instruments, textiles, handicrafts and archeological finds, while a workshop in the Handicrafts Centre specializes in traditional cane manufacture. It has a library section also. 
Imphal a mini-metropolis the capital of this beautiful land of blue-green hills, cascading rapids, carpets of flowers and winding rivers beckons the tourist. It is connected by road with Guwahati (Assam) through National Highway No.53. Here the Govindajee Temple is a prominent Vaishnavite centre. The simple aesthetic structure has two golden domes and a large performed on special occasions. The shrine of Vishnu is flamked by shrines of Krishana & Bal Ram on one side and Jagannth on the other. In the heart of the city are two memorials, the towering Shaheed Minar in Tikendeajit Park that commemorates the mirtyrs who died fighting British Colonilism and the war cemetery that revives the memories of those British and Indian soldiers who led down there lives during the second world war, which came to the doorstep of Imphal. The heritage of Manipur can be viewed in the state Museum located near the Polo ground. It is store house of Manipur's past. On display are works of art, archeology natural history textiles besides a portrait collection of former rulers of Manipur and armoury of the Royal army. If you feel like shopping visit the unique Khwairmband Bazar. All the stall holders are women almot 300 Imas or mothers it is split into two sections on either side of the road. 
Shopping Pleasures :
The ancient Pragjyotishpura - "the light of the east", is situated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra surrounded by a ring of rolling hills. It is the premier city of North East India and gateway to this region. Guwahati is not only an important business and commercial centre, but also the cultural hub and educational nerve centre of North Eastern India, besides being a place of pilgrimage. 
Serene and quiet this tiny little village, holiest among holy places isBodhgaya, where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth and the saga of Buddha began. He attained the supreme enlightenment and became 'The Buddha', the enlightened one. 
human miseries to ascend above worldly problems and to attain transcedental peace through wisdom good conduct and disciplined life. Inside the temple in the main sanctum, on an altar, is a colossal image of Buddha in asitting posture touching the earth by his right hand. In this posture the Buddha accomplished the supreme enlightenment. The statue is of back stone but it has been guilded by the devotees. The entire courtyard of the temple is studded with a large number of varieties of stupas - votive, decorative, memorative. These stupas are of all sizes built during the past 2500 years ago. Most of them are extremely elegant in structural beauty. 
The East Himalayas comprise the hill tracts of northern West Bengal, Sikkim and the broad green fields and virgin forests of the Dooars Valley. The topography of the land couldn't be more varied-from the highest mountain peaks to hills and fertile wide plains. 
Bhubaneswar, the 'Cathedral City' was once the capital of an ancient kingdom. Today this hustling centre for commerce and religious activity is Orissa's modern capital. Having merged its intriguing past so uniquely with its modern aspirations, it forms an integral link in the Golden Triangle that incorporates the holy city of Puri and Konark, for the tourists that flock to pay their homage to the religious, cultural and natural wonders that abound here. 
Aizawl, the present state capital of Mizoram came into being as a fortified post on the recommendation of Mr. Dally of the Assam Military Police Battalion in the spring of 1890. It is now 112 years old and is at an altitude of 4000 ft. above sea level. It has a population of approximately 2 lakhs. The city stands on a high ridge surrounded on the east by the deep green valley of the river TUIRIAL and on the west by the river. TLWNG with its lush emerald valleys. On the north, Aizawl is protected by beautiful high craggy hills of DURTLANG and the capital city stands like a huge citadel. It is adorned by picturesque scenery and peaceful surroundings with mild and enjoyable weather throughout the year. Aizawal is an ideal hill station for tourists looking for solititude, clean and fresh environment and new destinations.