DELHI: - the capital of India, is a fascinating city with complexities and contradictions, beauty and dynamism, where the past co-exists with the present. The sprawling metropolis stands marvels, garden tombs, forts, temples and ofcourse, glitterling old and new bazaars. The worthseeing monuments are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Humayun, Qutab Minar and India gate.
AGRA: Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven modern Wonders of the World the Taj Mahal. This city having been the capital of the Mughal dynasty for over hundred years till 1650 there are many Mughal monuments of repute.
Taj Mahal is exceptional but Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort are also worth paying places to visit in Agra.
JAIPUR: the capital of Rajasthan, is colour washed pink - the colour associated with auspiciousness and Rajput hospitality. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills, and a city of broad avenues is picturesque. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall. Take an excursion to Amber Fort, Visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar.
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JODHPUR : At the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 mts. above the plains. A high wall encompasses the city - 10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. The lifestyle in Jodhpur is unusually fascinating with people wearing lovely multi hued costumes, artistically designed. Shopping in Jodhpur bazaars is a heady experience with a colourful display of the rich collection of exquisite handicrafts.
UDAIPUR : the city of Dawn, is the Jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia Dynasty for 1200 years. Its kaleidoscope of fairytale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. The reflection of these building in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is an enticing sight.
Visit the City Palace; enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola on which the majestic Lake Palace Hotel is situated.
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VARANASI : Varanasi is one of India’s most important pilgrimage sites and the holiest of holy cities for Hindus. Known also as Kashi and Benaras, Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest living cities, and has been a centre of learning and culture for well over 2000 years.
KHAJURAHO: Created by the Chandela kings around 925 AD, Khajuraho emerged when the west was still finding its place in the sun. The temples are a spectacular feat of architectural excellence, carved with the roughest of tools, all within the span of a hundred years. 85 temples in all portrayed the civilization of the times’ zest for life, they portray spirituality, love, music, dance hunting and feasting. 22 temples survive today. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of the erotic sculptures. but, these form only part of the wealth of the site which depicts everyday life of the people and the court in the 10th and 11th Centuries. |