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Delhi
is the ideal place to start your exploration of northern
India. The capital of India and a city of fascinating
contrasts, Delhi's monuments and structures take you
through the centuries past seven older cities that existed
here. Qutb Minar, the tall victory tower built in 1199,
the splendid Red Fort and the majestic Jama Masjid with
its striped domes and tall minarets. Other architectural
delights include the Humayun's Tomb, the Jantar Mantar,
the Purana Oila and the magnificent government complex
on Raisina Hill - the Rashtrapati Bhavan framed by the
Secretariats and the circular Parliament House. Delhi
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Take off then on the golden triangle trail
on to Agra and Jaipur for a glimpse of historic India. At
Agra, view the pristine poetry of the Taj Mahal - a memorial
to immortal love and the imposing Red Fort. Meander through
the amazing ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, perfectly preserved,
built by the Emperor Akbar in red sandstone.
Jaipur imprints itself on your memory in the most vivid
of colors. You could stay in one of its many palaces or
mansions for a royal experience and wander off on elephant
back to view the Amer Fort majestically located up on a
hill. Do not miss the Hawa Mahal, the tall facade with delicately
filigreed red sandstone.
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Beyond
Jaipur, in Rajasthan are fabulous towns with magnificent
forts and palaces that still reflect a feudal spirit
- Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Udaipur. Off the
beaten track, discover the beauty of the desert on
a camel safari.
The timeless Ganga, a sacred and holy river worshipped
by the Hindus, has a numerous holy towns line its
banks all-waiting to be explored. Varanasi, Allahabad,
Rishikesh and Haridwar are some of the more famous
places and it is a delightful experience to mingle
with the thronging crowd of pilgrims. This is yet
another experience of India, no less fascinating and
no less mysterious. The majesty of the Himalayan ranges
offers yet another totally different experience. Beautiful
resorts in Himachal Pradesh include Shimla, Kullu,
Manali, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Sarahan and a whole
range of scenic spots - Kufri, Naldehra, Chail and
Narkanda around Shimla and Manikaran, Naggar, and
Brighu Lake near Kullu and Manali. |
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The heart of India,
Madhya Pradesh, has an entire range of new experiences for
you - medieval cities like Gwalior, Orchha, Mandu, marvelously
carved temples at Khajuraho, little hill stations and the
forests that Kipling so faithfully described in his 'Jungle
Book'. Lucknow, the fine capital of Uttar Pradesh and an entire
pilgrimage trail along the holy river Ganga - Gangotri, Yamunotri,
Rishikesh, Haridwar, Allahabad, Varanasi, complete your circuit
of northern India. |
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