AGRA
(The City of Taj)
(Uttar Pradesh) |
Visit
the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen
Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra fort containing the
Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. |
BIKANER
(Rajasthan) |
This
city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces,
temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long
range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An
enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where
royal weddings and birth were once celebrated. |
BHARATPUR BIRD
SANCTUARY
(Uttar Pradesh) |
It is
one of the most spectacular water birds sanctuary features nesting indigenous water birds
as well as migratory water birds and water side birds. It is inhabited by sambar, chital,
nilgai and boar. |
BODHGAYA
(Bihar) |
It is
one of the most sacred place for Buddhists and Hindus and has a number of Buddhist
temples. It is here, under the Maha Bodhi tree, Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. |
CAMEL SAFARI
Jaisalmer
(Rajasthan) |
The
most interesting means of exploring the desert around Jaisalmer is on a camel safari and
virtually every one who comes here goes on one of them. The desert, which is surprisingly
well populated and sprinkled with ruins. You constantly come across tiny fields of millet,
girls picking berries or boys herding flocks of sheep or goats. The latter are always
fitted with tinkling neck bells and in the desert silence, it's music to the ears. Camping
out at night in the Sam sand dunes, huddling around a tiny fire beneath the stars and
listening to the camel driver yarns is quite romantic. |
CHITTORGARH
(Rajasthan) |
113
kms. from Udaipur, the Fort of Chittor was originally built by mighty Pushkar Bhim, one of
the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata. Also visit the Vijay Stambh with nine storeys and 37
Mts. high built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the muslim rulers of
Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. Kirti Stambh, the Tower of fame 22 meters high is covered with
figures from Jain Pantheon. |
DELHI
NEW DELHI
(Capital of India) |
New Delhi - Visit Qutab Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in
1199, Humayun Tomb, India gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern
Hindu Temple. Also drive past President House, Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Old
Delhi - Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. |
FATEHPUR SIKRI
(Uttar Pradesh) |
It is
40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to
scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim
Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. |
HARIDWAR
(Uttar Pradesh) |
Here
you will meet pilgrims, Sadhus (holy men) coated in cow dung ash, barbers waiting to shave
the nostrils, ears and heads of the pilgrims before their ritual bath. Hanging to the
chains in the fast flowing river the pilgrims, once shaved, blessed and anointed, caste
gifts of flowers, sweets and milk into the Ganges. Haridwar propitious location at the
point where the Ganges emerges from the high Himalaya to begin its slow progress across
the plains makes it a particularly holy place. Also see the(evening prayers) amidst the
thousands of Deepak (Indian candles) burning and the big bells ringing at the top pitch. |
JAIPUR
Pink City of India
(Rajasthan) |
The
capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century age in honour of a visiting
Prince and ever since it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the
notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja City Palace, the
Observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal and through the pink rose
residential and business areas. Also visit Amber Fort 15 kms away from Jaipur where you
can enjoy an elephant ride upto the Fort and also see the rich heritage of the great
Mughal Kings. |
JAISALMER
(Rajasthan) |
Throbbing
in the heart of the Thar, in burnishing sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland - a
city of gilded magic. As the sun sets, the sky goes up in flames and night descents
softly, creating a new monument every evening. People still live in these ancient
buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and
filigreed work. Visit the different Havelis. |
JHUNJHUNU
(Rajasthan) |
It
is one of the largest town of Shekhawati founded by the Kaimkhani nawabs in the middle of
the 15th Century. It was here that the British based there Shekhawati Brigade, a troop
raised locally in the 1830s to try to halt the activities of the dacoits, who were largely
local petty rulers who had decided it was easier to become wealthy by looting people. It
has some of the regions most beautiful buildings like the Khetri Mahal, the Modi Haveli,
the Tibrewala Haveli and the Sri Bihariji Temple. |
JODHPUR
(Rajasthan) |
Visit
the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool
Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum
at the famous Umaid Bhavan Palace located in the Umaid Public Gardens. |
KHAJURAHO
(Madhya Pradesh) |
The
world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050
AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. The
Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu,
Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the
largest and most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of
the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple, surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent
sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The
other temples in this group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. |
MANDAWA
(Rajasthan) |
This
town was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still the home of his descendants.
Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient
coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum has
beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. |
PUSHKAR
(Rajasthan) |
The
mellow, quiet and interesting little town of Pushkar is one of those traveller centres
where people go for a little respite from the hardships of life on the Indian roads. It is
only 11 kms. from Ajmer but separated from it by Nag Pahar, the Snake Mountain and is
situated right on the edge of the desert. The town clings to the side of the small but
beautiful Pushkar Lake with its many bathing ghats and temples. For Hindus, Pushkar is a
very important pilgrimage centre. Pushkar is also world famous for the huge Camel Fair
which takes place here each October/ November. At this time, the town is thronged with
tribal people from all over Rajasthan, pilgrims from all over India and tourists from all
over the world. |
RANAKPUR
(Rajasthan) |
Jain
Temples built in the 15th Century are situated in the lovely valley ofUdaipur the Aravali.
Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful
sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of
light and shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side
attractions. |
RISHIKESH
(Uttar Pradesh) |
Rishikesh
is an ancient pilgrimage centre nestling in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas on the
banks of river Ganges. Millions of Hindus come here every year to absolve themselves of
their sins by bathing in the Holy Ganges, which has supported the ancient civilisation of
the North Indian plains since time immemorial. |
SARNATH
(Uttar Pradesh) |
Visit
the buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, Sarnath was a renowned
school of learning from 6th century B.C. to 12th century A.D. Visit the ruins, the stupa,
the Buddhist temple and the Museum (Museum closed on Fridays). |
UDAIPUR
(Rajasthan) |
Possibly
no city in Rajasthan is quite as romantic as Udaipur. Founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai
Singh, Udaipur rivals any of the world famous creations of the moguls with its Rajput love
of the whimsical and its superbly crafted elegance. The Lake Palace is certainly the best
late examples of this unique cultural explosion. Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple,
drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). |
VARANASI
(Uttar Pradesh) |
Hindus
holiest city and one of the oldest living cities in the world. It was a city of great
wealth and religious importance when the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited in the 7th
Century. Sightseeing tour of the city visiting the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief
map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which
has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an
ancient Hindu Temple. |
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