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Located on the banks of the Yamuna 200km south of New Delhi, Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Home to the Taj Mahal and two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri – the city has some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is the greatest of them. It is a monument to Love and a celebration of womanhood.
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Amritsar, founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das, is one of the major cities of Punjab. The name is derived from Amrit Sarovar or the Pool of Nectar, the reference being to the waters surrounding the Golden Temple, the city’s famous landmark. Located in the heart of Amritsar, the Golden Temple, also called the Harmandir Sahib, is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion, and attracts more visitors than even the Taj Mahal in Agra.
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Set amidst the Vindhya and Satpura range of mountains, the Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the best places to view wildlife in India. It has a relatively high density of tigers, in addition to a variety of other wildlife and avian fauna. The park has a huge sandstone cliff in the centre, surrounded by Sal and Bamboo forests. Game safaris go out on jeeps and on elephant back in search of wild game. The Bandhavgarh Fort stands proudly in the middle of the sanctuary.
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Founded in 1733 by Maharaja Suraj Mal, Bharatpur in Rajasthan was once an impregnable, well-fortified city, and the capital of the Jat kings. What attracts tourists here today is the Bharatpur National Park, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world and an ornithologist’s paradise, offering a safe haven to numerous migratory birds such as Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Wagtails, Warblers, Larks and Pipits that come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia.
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Bundi with its fairy tale palaces and a picturesque fort, is a relatively undiscovered and unexplored destination and one of Rajasthan's best-kept secrets. The magnificent and imposing Garh Palace, home of the former Maharaja is Bundi’s main tourist attraction. The place is also famous for large and beautifully decorated ‘Baoris’ or tanks with steps leading down to the water’s edge, which were once used to store rainwater for the long dry season.
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Located on the west bank of the Yamuna, Delhi is the capital and the third largest city of India, and comprises of two contrasting yet harmonious parts – Old Delhi built by the Mughal Emperors and New Delhi built by the British. Delhi is a bustling city with countless historical monuments, swanky malls and shopping arcades, colourful bazaars, some of the finest museums in the country. This city has good dining and nightlife options too.
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With an area of just 3700 square kilometres, Goa is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located on the western (Konkan) coast of India, this former Portuguese colony is famous for its beaches, its ancient temples and churches, and its annual carnival, and attracts an officially-estimated two-and-half million visitors each year, of whom about 400,000 are foreign tourists, drawn by its unique east-west mix, which is a result of 451 years of Portuguese rule.
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Lying about 120km south of Agra, Gwalior is the northern-most city of Madhya Pradesh, and is dominated by an imposing ancient fort that rises 100m above the town. Built on a rocky outcrop, the Gwalior Fort was among the most formidable and invincible fortresses in India. Within its ramparts are several palaces and temples, each with its own architectural and aesthetic beauty. Gwalior has been the cradle of several of North India's historic kingdoms.
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Jaipur often referred to as the Pink City on account of the distinct colour of its buildings, is the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan. It was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and was the first planned city of its time. With its historic forts, palaces and temples, Jaipur is a favourite tourist destination. Among the must see attractions of Jaipur are the City Palace, the Amber Fort, the Jaigarh Fort, the Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory.
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Named after its 15th century founder Rao Jodha, Jodhpur, also known as the 'Blue City’, is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Strewn at the base of a sandstone ridge and overlooked by the magnificent Meherangarh Fort, which is one of the best preserved forts in Rajasthan, Jodhpur was once the capital of the kingdom of Marwar. With its numerous palaces, forts and temples, Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination set against the stark landscape of the Thar Desert.
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The Kanha Tiger Reserve is primarily a Sal, Bamboo and mixed deciduous jungle covering 1,954 sq. km, and situated amongst the plateaus and valleys of the Maikal Hills in Central India. It is one of India's premier Tiger Reserves, having an official count of 129 animals of the species. It is the only place where one can find the Hard Ground Swamp Deer or Barasingha. The sanctuary also abounds in avian fauna. The Kanha National Park is open from Oct to June.
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Founded 300 years ago by the East India Company, Kolkata was the British capital of India until 1911. It is still the creative capital of India, producing fine art, music and drama and drawing the best performers and their fans. Kolkata is a city of glaring contrasts. A curious blend of the old and the new it represents a mix of the East and the West; a graft of Europe imposed on an Asian landscape, giving it unique charm.
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One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the Khajuraho temples are considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India and together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of the 85 temples built by the Chandela kings, only 22 survive. Set in a parkland landscape with manicured lawns, beds of roses and numerous ornamental trees, the temples display a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art. Some of the sculptures are explicitly erotic.
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Mandawa is situated 190 km north of Jaipur, and is known for its fort and havelis (palatial homes that once belonged to the nobility). The town is dominated by the Mandawa Fort, built in 1755 AD by Thakur Nawal Singh and adorned with beautiful frescoes. The Fort has now been converted into a heritage hotel. The rooms in the palace are decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna, exquisite carvings and amazing mirror work.
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Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, India's greatest port and financial hub, and the trend-setting converging point of the East-West nexus. Perched on an island and separated from the mainland by a winding creek, Mumbai is a city that is contemporary and vibrant and is home to more than 15 million people. Major landmarks include the Gateway of India, and the Victoria Terminus designed in Italian Gothic style by F. W. Stevens.
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Set amongst rolling hills speckled with shimmering lakes, Udaipur is considered by many as the most beautiful and the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Founded in 1567 by Maharana Udai Singh, the city is famous for its numerous lavishly designed palaces, including a few located right in the middle of Lake Pichola . Some of these palaces have now been converted into heritage hotels. A boat ride on the lake offers spectacular views of the city.
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Situated on the banks of the river Ganges, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations for Hindus as well for Buddhists. A centre of learning for more than 3000 years, Varanasi is associated with spiritualism, mysticism, Sanskrit and yoga, and is a major destination for foreign tourists in India . An early morning cruise on the Ganges is a fascinating experience with the centuries old temples on the banks silhouetted against a crimson sky at dawn and a million reflections on the rippling waters.
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Orchha is a beautiful medieval town built on the banks of the river Betwa, and once the capital of the Bundela Kings. The town still retains the captivating air of a bygone era. Amongst the various imposing edifices at Orchha, of particular interest are the Jehangiri Mahal built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of Mughal Emperor Jahangir; and the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their fine frescoes and mural paintings.
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Close to the town of Sawai Madhopur lies the Ranthambore National Park covering an area of 392 square kilometres of rolling hills, grassland, bush and woods, rivers and lakes, providing the ideal habitat for a variety of carnivores and herbivores. The landscape is accentuated by the ruins of many palaces and forts. Ranthambore has a large concentration of Tigers, Leopards, Hyenas, Jackals, Caracal, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Marsh Crocodile.
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