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Delhi Capital of India
One of the most fascinating aspects of Delhi is the "visibility"
of its historic past. Were it not for the demands of urbanization,
large portions of the city could well be earmarked as archaeological
parks.
Agra The land of Taj Mahal
Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, forms
the first destination on the itinerary of most travelers coming into
India. Forming part of the famous 'Golden Triangle' (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra),
it is placed on the western bank of the Yamuna.
Rajasthan the Land of Maharajas
Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear
to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes,
palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts,
bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh
sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance.
Mount Abu Hill Resort of Rajasthan
Mount Abu at a height of 1,200 metres above sea level is Rajasthan's
only hill station. The 22 km long hill station has among its principal
attractions a cool climate, the famous Dilwara group of temples, some
old palaces like the Bikaner Palace and the Nakki Lake.
Bharatpur Heritage Bird Sanctuary
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.
Chail Romantic Hill Station
Chail is Located in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, the small
hamlet called Chail is a place where time stands still. Nature is
at her exuberant best and words like pollution and deforestation have
never entered the dictionary of a person living in Chail.
Kasauli Horse-chestnut
Kasauli is a beautiful hill station located just 77kms from Shimla.
The small town was built in 19th cenutury by Britishers and its has
the old charm. The Central Research Institute in Kasauli set up in
1900, is the oldest in India, taking care of pet, police and army
dogs as well as their masters.
Manesar Heritage Village
A stay at the Sita Heritage Village at Manesar is a luxurious way
to spend the weekend and the only reason to venture to this spot in
Gurgaon, Haryana on the Delhi-Jaipur highway.
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