100 Wonders of India
| Author | : | Nirad Grover |
| Year of Publication | : | 2008 |
| Publisher | : | Roli Books Pvt Ltd |
| ISBN - 13 | : | 9788174365323 |
| Edition | : | First |
| Language | : | English |
| Binding | : | Hardcover |
| Subject | : | Coffee Table Books |
About the Book :
Showcased in this book, in a feast of lavish colour
photographs and lucid text, are 100 fabulous destinations that evoke the wonder
that is India. Within the folds of an astounding 5000-year-old history and vast
multitude of landscapes that include the world's highest mountains, great
rivers, long coastlines, deserts and dense forests, is an awesome legacy of
man-made and natural wonders. Each is described with details of history and
brought to life with vivid colour images. Also included is useful information
for travellers.
Beginning with the 12,000-year-old cave paintings of Bhimbetka, up to the Bahai
House of Worship, a blindingmasterpiece of 20th century engineering and design,
the wealth of creative genius, brilliant skill and endeavour of its people are
evident in India man-made wonders. Between the soaring medieval temples of the
South and dramatically perched Buddhist monasteries of the North; the uniquely
ornamented stepwells of the West and the grand Victoria
Memorial, a symbol of British supremacy in the East, lie massive forts, fairy-tale
palaces, tombs of Sultans, ruined ancient cities, statuesque cathedrals, and of
course, the resplendent Taj Mahal. Along with these are the wonders bestowed on
India by nature. In a country blessed with astoundingly diverse ecology and
terrain, these range from the mighty Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi and
Kanchenjunga to the elephant-inhabited lush tropical forests of Periyar, and
from the pristinewhite island beaches of Lakshadweep to the tiger-infested
delta of two legendary rivers: the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
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