Green and clean cities in India

None of the Indian cities were rated as complete “Green” the best category in the exercise survey but in terms of cleanest and greenest, here is the list of cities in India which can be rated accordingly. The cities were classified into four major color categories red, black, blue and green, the green is the best among them. Clean and Green cities of India are fall in the category of blue and considered as soon they will rank green in terms of environment and green life style.  Apart from the listed below here are few other very clean cities of India Thiruvananthapuram,Rajkot,Raipur, Mangalore, Jamshedpur and Srinagar.

Jaipur: 

The pink city of India is one of the most cleanest and greenest city India and the only city from Royal State Rajasthan. Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The Jewel of Desert is paradise for shoppers at Johari Bazar, Chaura Rasta for clothing,gems, granite tiles, hand looms, and silk carpets. The Gem City of India is also famous for its cuisine,festivals,arts and crafts,street foods and best place for traditional costumes of Rajasthan to shop.

Green Jaipur - Rajasthan, India

Chandigarh: 

Chandigarh is the first cleanest and greenest city in India and will also become the country’s first solar city in 2016. A city and union territory of India and serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab is the one of the finest city in India. Chandigarh, the home of Mata Chandi is located near the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas.

Green Clean - Chandigarh - India

Mysore: 

The second-largest city of Indian state of Karnataka is also known as Palace City of India. Mysore is one of the most beautiful city in the state and known for its palaces, gardens -Brindavan Garden,shady avenues and sacred temples. Kingdom of Mysore is located at the base of the sacred Chamundi Hills, a powerful Goddess Chamundi temple situated close to the famous palace of Mysore. Mysore city is the cultural capital of Karnataka and one of the three largest princely states in India. Manglore and Bangalore are the another city of Karnataka with a green status.

Green Mysore,India

Surat: 

Surat a most dynamic city of Indian state Gujarat is one of the well-developed commercial city in India. The Embroidery capital city of India is selected as third cleanest city in India amongst the top ten cleanest and greenest cities. Surat is the second largest city of Gujarat and considered as one of the fastest growing cities in India in terms of economic prosperity. The fastest growing Indian city offers a wealthy share in exports of Diamond and Textile products. Rajkot and Gandhinagar are other two green cities of Gujarat.

Clean Surat, Gujrat, India

New Delhi: 

The two statutory towns New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment are awarded as Greenest and cleanest place in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Out of the three statutory urban regions in state of Delhi these two towns are cleanest one. Delhi, the capital of India is the largest and 2nd most populous metropolis and the 8th most populous metropolis in the world. The National capital comes third in the percentage of geographical area under tree cover after Lakshwadeep and Chandigarh.

Green, Rajdhani Delhi - India

Tiruchirappalli: 

Tiruchirappalli also known as Tiruchi is a prime engineering equipment manufacturing location in Tamil Nadu. The green city of Tamil Nadu has a number of historical monuments and temples,one of the most famous Rockfort temple is the land mark of Tiruchirappalli district and the most prominent among them is Thiruvanaikaval. Tiruchirappalli is famous for its festivals and for the world’s oldest surviving dam, the Kallanai across the Kaveri River. Some of the most important festivals celebrated in Tiruchi are Pongal,Tamil New Year, Aadi Perukku and A famous Jallikattu match.

Clean Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu India

Guwahati: 

The green city is one of the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern part and gateway to the slice of paradise in North East India. Guwahati has emerged as one of the fastest developing cities in India and a major center for cultural activities and sports in the North Eastern region. The city of eastern light is famous for sightseeing, rock bands, wildlife sanctuaries and many ancient Hindu temples Kamakhya, Umananda, Navagraha and Rudreswar.

Clean Guwahati - India

Bhubaneshwar: 

The Temple City of India is made its place in the list of one of the cleanest city in India. Bhubaneshwar host a large number of Hindu temples with Puri and Konark are most famous. The capital of Orissa state is well famous for its old sculptures,Odissi dance,Chilka lake, handicrafts, rock carvings and wildlife. Due to the boom in the metals and metal processing industries in the state and as one of the information technology hub in East India,Bhubaneswar is emerge as one of the fastest developing cities of India.

Clean Bhubaneswar - Orrisa , India

Shimla: 

Shimla a beautiful hill station and the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. The planned city of India is well known for its buildings styled in ‘Tudorbethan’ and neo-Gothic architecture. The popular tourist destination of monsoon and summer is one of the oldest municipalities of India and famous for beautiful scenery,Kangra Valley and snowy winters. Shimla is also known as Queen of Hills and got its name after goddess Shyamala Devi, also home to popular Jwalamukhi temple in Kangra District and Kali Mata temple in Kalka. Shimla is connected to city of Kalka through Kalka–Shimla Railway, the longest narrow gauge railway routes in India.

Green Shimla - India

Dehradun: 

The capital city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand located on the foothills of the great Himalayas ranges and between the beautiful Doon valley nestled between two of India’s holy rivers the Ganges and and the Yamuna. Dehradun is a beautiful hill station at Garhwal Himalayas and famous for its pleasant climate,natural beauty and picturesque landscape. The beautiful valley is also a famous educational hub and home to the holy cities of Indian Haridwar and Rishikesh, also complete the pilgrimage circuit of Char Dham.

Green Dehradun - Uttranchal - India

Beautiful union territories of India

There are seven beautiful union territories in India, which are administered by the Central government. These Union Territories of India are fast developing into a modern and beautiful belt for Industry and Tourism. Daman and diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli are famous for its excellent beaches, Portuguese churches and forts.

Andaman and Nicobar: 

Andaman and Nicobar are the group of island located in the Indian Ocean. The Andamans and Nicobars are separated by a channel. These Islands are blessed with a unique tropical evergreen forest. The British used this islands as an isolated prison know as “Kala pani” for Indian freedom fighters. Local people of Islands still maintained their separated existence, these Indian Tribes are known as jarwa and Great Andamanese. Port Blair is the largest city and the capital of Island.

View of Andaman and Nicobar inlands from Plane

New Delhi: 

The official name National Capital Territory of Delhi, in 1956 Delhi was converted into a Union territory. Delhi is a largest metro green city by area in India and eighth in the world by population. Delhi also own National Capital Region urban area in which Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are included. The capital of India Delhi is located on banks of yamuna river one of the holy river in India. Delhi has many tourist attraction form all around the world Palika Bazaar , lotus temple, Jama Masjid- one of the largest mosques and The Pride of India “The India Gate”.

India Gate - Delhi , India

Chandigarh: 

Chandigarh is one of the best city in India, it is also known as The Green city of India. Chandigarh, is the capital of state Haryana and Punjab. It is considered as the first well planned city of India. Rock Garden and sukhna lake are good places to visit, a bird sanctuary is also located in the city which is home for a variety of bird species.

Rock Garden in Chandigarh - India

Daman and Diu: 

Daman and Diu is located on western coast of India, Daman city is the capital having an area of 72km. Daman and Diu is the second smallest among the other union territories in India. It has a mix culture of Indian and Portuguese. Daman and Diu is known for its untouched and explorer natural beauty. A trip to the famous beaches, Portuguese churches and forts of Daman and Diu can not be forgettable.

Daman and Diu Beach

Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 

Dadra and Nagar Haveli located between Maharashtra and Gujarat and few kilometers from the city of Daman. A beautiful lake Garden Vanganga is located at the entrance of the city. Because of its scenic natural beauty and pleasant climate, Dadra & Nagar Haveli are dream tourist destinations. Silvassa the capital is one of the best place to visit.

Coatline of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Pondicherry: 

Located on the eastern ghat of India. It was a former French colony. Puducherry is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Beaches and Churches in Puducherry are most popular tourist attraction. It is also one of the educational hubs in southern India.

Beautiful beach in Pondicherry 

Lakshadweep: 

Lakshadweep is the smallest union territories in terms of area as well as in population. Lakshadweep located off of the coast of Kerala in the Laccadive Sea. The total area is 32 km and Kavaratti is the capital with a largest city is Andrott. Lakshadweep is fast becoming India’s one of the best tourism location for its kinds “Adventure sports”. Some of the Island’s are still inhabited and full of natural beauty. Due to its isolate and virgin beaches it become one of the best honeymoon destination in India.

Beautiful inlands of Lakshadweep

Popular tourist destinations - GOA

Goa is one the best tourist attraction in India. It is very popular tourist destinations because of its gorgeous beaches. Apart from beaches Goa also offers attractions, Goa cuisines, water sports and a colorful culture. There are many more things to explore in Goa like churches, one of the major attractions, natural beauty, shopping and nightlife. The Goa Carnival is unique in the sense it’s not celebrated elsewhere in India.

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Beaches: 

Goa is a Land of Beaches, there are around 40 beaches in Goa,and some of them are still virgin. Anjuna, Calangute, Baga, Dona Paula, Colva and Bambolim are among the most famous beaches in Goa. Mostly beaches are divided into north and south Goa beaches. Each and every beach of Goa has it’s own importance, these beaches are paradise for beach lovers.

Famous Calangute Beach in Goa

Cuisines: 

The cuisine of Goa is one of the best in India. The cuisine is mostly seafood based that include crabs, prawns, tiger prawns fish etc. It is also considered as Goa cuisine can’t be complete without fish. Foods in Goa are influence of Portuguese and Hindu. Fish Curry and rice is a traditional food of Goa, which is really very delicious.

Goa Fish Curry

Wildlife: 

There are some famous wildlife sanctuary in Goa like Madei, Cotigao and Bondla Wildlife sanctuary, which supports a rich flora and fauna. These natural habitats are home for a wide variety of wild animals, including Indian Bison (Gaur), Cobra and leopard. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in North Goa is famous for rare species of birds.

Wildlife in Goa

Culture: 

Goa offer a mix culture of India and Portugal. Culture of Goa including its heritage, people, fairs and festivals. There are number of churches in Goa built by the Portuguese and these are one of the great attractions in Goa. Rave Parties and late night parties on exotic beaches of Goa are the major attraction for tourist peoples. Goa Carnival and Nightlife in Goa offers a true flavor of mix culture of India and Portugal.

Culture of Goa

Natural Beauty: 

Goa is a state which is gifted with incredible natural beauty. Natural Beauty of Goa includes waterfalls, green forest, fabulous beaches and sunshine. Waterfalls in Goa are added attraction to its natural beauty, The Dudh Sagar waterfall is one the major waterfall in Goa.

Beautiful Waterfall in Goa 

Carnival - Goa

The state of Goa celebrates its one of the biggest festival of the year, the Goan carnival festival. Carnival at Goa is not stop three days and nights festival of fun,entertainment,song,music and colors. Goa Carnival is one of the most awaited festival and attracts many tourists from all over the world. Konkani dance, Street plays and Grand feast are few major attraction of Goa Carnival festival, It will be starting in February 2013,get ready for food,dance,music and fun.

Famous Goa Carnival

Traditional Sports in India

India has a vast and unique culture, so every state has its own traditional sports to follow. India become the land of traditional sports like Kushti The Indian Wrestling, Vallamkali,  Jallikattu and many more. India is also known for its diversified culture and traditions. One of the traditional sports in India is Mallakhamb also known as the pole dance of India, it is one of the very difficult sports in India. There are few famous villages sports are also very adventures sports in India. I am listing few most popular traditional sports in India.

Kushti: 

The Indian wrestling is the best sports to play and maintain the physic. It needs to be follow some set rules to become a wrestler. A heavy diet and strict discipline is to be maintain by the wrestler. Famous Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar is the Indian world wrestling champion of 66 kg freestyle wrestling games and winner of Bijing and London Olympics. Indian wrestling is one of most popular and difficult type of traditional sport in India,mostly played at North Indian state of Punjab and Haryana along with Maharashtra.

Kushti practice in Akhara - Haryana - India

Mallakhamb: 

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport in which a gymnast performs poses and feats while hanging from a vertical wooden pole or rope. It is also used as a form of exercise to get high level of fitness by the Phalwan or Indian Wrestlers. This is the one of the beautiful Indian sports.

Mallakhamb in Mumbai playground

Kabaddi: 

It is one of the most popular sports in India played by the people in villages as well as in small towns. Kabaddi is an Indian game which requires both power and skill for its play. It is a simple and inexpensive game and doesn’t require any playing equipment. Regular Kabaddi tournaments are held throughout the country.

Kabaddi - Punjab India

Kho-Kho: 

Kho-Kho is one of the most popular traditional sports in India. Kho Kho is a ‘run and touch’ game that is very simple to play and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It does need any good physical fitness just need skills to play.

Girls playing Kho Kho 

Vallamkali: 

The snake boat race, known as Vallamkali in Kerala. It is an interesting traditional game held on the occasion of Onam. It is a famous water sport and one of the main attraction held in Kerala. Boat Race is truly a feast to the eyes of the visitors, who come from far off places to see it.

Vallamkali - Fmous "Kerala Boat Racing" 

Jallikattu: 

Jallikattu is one of the oldest living ancient sports seen in the modern era. The ancient sport of Jallikattu pits crowds of brave young men against angry bulls. It is similar to the Spanish running of the bulls but a traditional part of Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu.

Jallikkattu race1 in TamilNadu

In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, people don’t need red capes and sharp swords to tame bulls, they do it with their bare hands, in a sport called Jallikkattu.

The ancient sport of Jallikattu pits crowds of brave young men against angry bulls who will tear anyone apart, if they get in the way. The name of the sport comes from the words “salli”, which translates as “coin”, and “kadu”, which means tying the coin to the horns of the raging bull. The goal of Jallikattu players is to tame the bull long enough to claim the prize.

But that’s is a lot harder than it sounds, especially since the bulls used for Jallikattu are extremely aggressive, and the players aren’t allowed to defend themselves with anything else but their bare hands. The bravest of the young men will try to grab the hump of the bull, and hang on, while the beast will most often grab him with its long horns and plunge him into the ground.

Jallikkattu race2 in TamilNadu

In ancient times, Jallikattu was used by kings, to test their potential son-in-laws. Whichever of the players managed to tame the bull, would win the princess’ hand. Nowadays, prizes consist of money, gold chains, watches and motorcycles. if none of the would-be bull tamers manage to ride it into submission, the prize goes to the bull owner.

Tens of thousands of participants and onlookers gather whenever a Jallikattu game is scheduled, and most of the times hundreds of them end up in the hospital, with serious injuries, and some of them lose their lives. A centuries old tradition, in the Tamil Nadu region, Jallikattu was banned in 2008, following accusations that the bulls are fed alcohol and chili is sprayed in their face, to make them more aggressive. The ban was later removed, but the animals are now checked by a team of veterinarians, before Jallikattu.

Camel Race: 

Camel racing in Pushkar is one of the major attractions for tourist in Rajasthan. Camels are very important part of desert life, These camels are decorated beautifully at the time of race. Pushkar is one of the oldest living city in India, and it is gaining popularity for one of the biggest annual fair of camels. It was really a good experience to watch the camel race in Pushkar.

Camel Race in Pushkar - Rajasthan , India

Archery: 

Archery is one of the most ancient sports originated in India. This is the favorite pastime or sports of the people of Manipur, It’s an everyday activity of the state dwellers. During every festival archery matches are held.

Archery practice in Manipur - India

Martial Arts: 

Martial art is a part of India’s ancient culture. Kalarippayattu is the one of the oldest form of Indian martial art. This famous art is from Kerala. Indian martial art is a gift to the modern world and mother of all other Asian martial arts.

Kalarippayattu Practice in Kerala India