North India Travel Guide
Delhi Travel Guide
It can be a case of mistaken identity if you go by your first impressions of
the capital city of India Delhi. Behind all the frantic and frenzy of a modern
city there lies a serene peace which is an integral part of Delhi. A city of
dynamic contrasts and colors, Delhi is deep with history and rich with culture.
As corollary to all these, tourism in Delhi is fast increasing.
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Agra Travel Guide
Agra is situated in the North India state of Uttar Pradesh and is at a distance
of 200 km away from Delhi. The most visited tourist site in India, Agra boasts
of the ethereal Taj Mahal whose sublime beauty continues to mesmerize millions.
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Jaipur Travel Guide
Jaipur sightseeing, explore the pink city of Jaipur, its forts and palaces.
The picturesque city of Jaipur was chosen as the capital of the new state of
Rajasthan, the land of the rajas, which was created after India's independence
by merging the princely states of the region.
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Udaipur Travel
Guide
Travel to Udaipur, the abode that imbibes incredible legacies of the bygone
era. Tour Udaipur and explore the various contours of the landscapes. Saheliyon
ki Bari, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Shilpgram or the Crafts Bazaar, City palace,
Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Gulab Niwas Gardens, Jag Mahal Palace, Sajjangarh,
Eklingji Temple, Government Museum, Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake and the Jaisamand
Lake are few of the tourists attractions of Udaipur. The best time to visit
Udaipur is during September-March.
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Khajuraho Travel
Guide
The temples of Khajuraho are India's unique gift to the world, representing,
as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy; perfect in execution and sublime
in expression. Life, in every form and mood, has been capured in stone, testifying
not only to the craftsman's artistry but also to the extraordinary breadth of
vision of the Chandela Rajputs under whose rule the temples were conceived and
constructed.
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Jaisalmer Travel
Guide
Jaisalmer, lying in the middle of the Great Indian Desert of Thar evokes a vivid
picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. Founded by Rawal Jaisal
in 1156 A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost unaffected by
outside influences, even during the days of the Raj. There are very few cities,
which boast of the magnificence and charm that encircles Jaisalmer.
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Bharatpur Travel
Guide
Bharatpur - The Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan, was founded by Maharaja Suraj
Mal in 1733 AD, it was once an impregnable well fortified city, carved out of
the region formerly known as Mewat. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur
has played an important part in the history of Rajasthan.
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Sariska Travel
Guide
The picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve
and a charming hunting lodge overlooking it, is a marvelous place for visitors
to stay. The dry Deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range, are excellent
tiger country and Sariska, was once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwa''
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Varanasi Travel
Guide
Varanasi, or Benaras, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi's
prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English
author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras,
once wrote: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older
even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
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Pushkar Travel
Guide
South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city
was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to
be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan
lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties.
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Jodhpur Travel
Guide
A valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar desert has
the distinction of neither being a part of the Thar desert nor out of it. At
best it is a doorway to the wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain
and thorny trees. The home of the Rathroes - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan.
They conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi
and Kannauj.
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Jammu &
Kashmir Guide
Tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas, with the picturesque river Tawi
flowing alongside, stands the land that Raja Jambu Lochan discovered one day
while he was hunting. Legend has it that he suddenly came upon a clearing where
he saw a sight that left him speechless.
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Uttranchal
Travel Guide
Uttaranchal, blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains,
gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests,
this 'Abode of Gods' includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage.
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Uttar Pradesh
Travel Guide
Situated in the northern part of India, it has the distinction of being the
most populous state of India. In terms of area, it is the fourth largest, among
all the states. The wealth of its monuments, mystical call of its mountains
and lakes, and the religious fervour that it evokes, have rendered Uttar Pradesh,
one of the most fascinating states of the Indian Union. Whether one is on a
spiritual quest, or in search of adventure, or just on a curiosity trip, Uttar
Pradesh has something to offer to everyone.
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Shimla Travel Guide
Shimla, one of India's most famous hill stations, derives its name from Goddess
Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath. However,
unlike its name, Shimla is a perfect heaven for the ones in search of tranquility.
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Bundi Travel Guide
The onset of the monsoon is celebrated in Bundi, where it is observed on the
third day of the month of bhadra. Apalanquin bearing the goddess teej is carried
through the streets.The celebrations merge with the festival of Janamashtami
,Krishna's birthday.
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Mount Abu Travel
Guide
The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu huddles among the rocks on a 1,220-m
granite table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli hills. It
is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. According to a legend,
the place derives its name from Arbuda, a serpent who descended to the spot
to rescue Shivas bull, Nandi. Besides having all the features of a pleasant
hill resort.
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Bikaner Travel
Guide
Binakers history dates back to 1488 A.D. when a Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji-
a desendent of the founder of Jodhpur(1459 A.D.), Rao Jodhaji, established his
kingdom here. Rao Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Bikaji was the most enterprising
of them. Bikaji chose a barren wilderness called Jangladesh and
trandormerd it to an impressive city, called Bikaner after the founder
name.
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Kota Travel Guide
An amazing, juxtaposition of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization,
mainly the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River and the Nuclear Power Plant
has a few traces of its past still left. The fort overlooking the river Chambal
is the foremost tourist attraction. It also houses the museum with a rich collection
of art and artefacts and some elaborately painted chambers.
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Ranthambhore
Travel Guide
Jungle Safari : There are about 42 tigers in Ranthambore National Park. A good
network of gravel tracks crisscross the park and safaris are undertaken in open-sided
jeeps driven by ranger.
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