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- Delhi
Delhi
being the capital of India, reflects the cultural diversity and
religious unity of India. It is difficult to define the culture and
religion of India. As there is a continuous inflow of people from
all parts of India, the cultural diversity is very prominent.
- Agra
Agra
is the most famous one for the Taj Mahal which is one of the most
famous tourist attraction in the world. It boasts the eternal love
of Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz. Million of tourists all
across the world visit this city to see the architectural beauty of
this fantastic monument.
- Jaipur
The
city of Jaipur is the logical starting point for anyone traveling in
Rajasthan because of its central location and good air, road, and
rail connections.
- Jodhpur
Jodhpur
is the second largest city of Rajasthan. It was founded by Rao Jodha
in 1459. The elegant handicrafts, folk dances and music creates an
ambiance of romantic city. The city is having beautiful palaces,
forts and temples that bring back the splendor of the past.
- Pushkar
Pushkar
is situated at the foot of the hills which add to its beauty. Five
rivers, Suprabha, Kanaka, Prachi Nanda, and Saraswati flow here and
make the place more beautiful and serene. Pushkar is about 153 kms
from Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport, 13 kms from Ajmer
Railway Station.. A winding road among the hills leads to Pushkar.
The way is full of natural scenes.
- Udaipur
Udaipur
is one of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan. It is better
known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful
gardens and the placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city.
It was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II.
- Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
is a city of forts, havelis, and sand dunes with added attraction of
camel rides. The main attraction is Jaisalmer Fort along with Jain
Temple, Salim-singh-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Gadsisar Sagar
Tank, Bara Bagh, and Jaisalmer Culture Center.
- Bikaner
Bikaner
holds a secondary rank amongst the principalities of Rajpootana. It
is an offset of Marwar, its princes being scions of the house of
Joda, who established themselves by conquest on the northern
frontier of the parent state and its position, in the heart of the
desert, has contributed to the maintenance of their independence.
- Shekhawati
The
land of Shekha (Rao Shekaji 1433-1488) – Shekhawati is today
known as the ‘open-air art gallery’ of Rajasthan. Earlier
a part of the former Jaipur State and now comprising the districts
of Jjunjhunu & Sikar in north eastern Rajasthan, the Shekhawati
region is noted for its human and artistic enterprises. This region
has been the home of the Marwari community, which for more than a
century has been the backbone of commercial entrepreneurship in
India.
- Khajuraho
Khajuraho
is the famous site of the temples which glorify the erotic motif of
Hindu art. The temples lie amidst the verdant lawns and pink flowers
and are embellished with the sinuous curves of sculpture unparalled
in their beauty. Of the 85 temples built by the Chandela rulers in a
style which is essentially Indo-Aryan, only 22 survive today.
- Varanasi
The
land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been an ultimate pilgrimage spot for
Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the
oldest living city in the world and as Mark Twain said, "Benaras
is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend
and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
- Kashmir
Kashmir,
the northernmost part of India, is considered the crown of the
nation. Nestled in the lap of the mighty Himalayan ranges, Kashmir
is most rapturous and beautiful with lovely vales, waterfalls,
gardens and snow clad peaks. Kashmir is the essence of everything
that is Indian--its culture, history, tradition, people, and natural
splendor.
- Leh
Leh
is breathtaking. Towering over the city is the tall nine storeyed
palace built by Ladakh’s ruler Sengge Namgyal in the early 17th
century. It is said to have served as the model for the Potala
palace in Lhasa.
- Ladkh
Ladakh
is a land abounding in awesome physical features, set in an enormous
and spectacular environment. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest
mountain ranges, the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya
in the south, it is traversed by two other parallel chains, the
Ladakh Range and the Zanskar Range.
- Mumbai
Mumbai,
named after a Marathi earth goddess, is built on a long, thin island
just off the west coast of Maharashtra and linked to the mainland by
causeways. It has cool, glitz and glamour. This is where India’s
big money and beautiful people hang out, creating a city full of
flashy skyscrapers and designer boutiques, overlaying elegant
colonial foundations.
- Goa
The
former Portuguese colony of Goa is one of the most sought-after
destinations in India. Situated on the western coast of India, the
state is blessed with many attractions including, sun drenched
beaches, forts, churches and beach resorts, colonial charm. Last but
not the least it is the culture that makes it different from other
states of India.
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