Excursion of Delhi
» Taj Mahal Agra
The Taj, a marvel among buildings, belongs to an age when leisure
added zest to living and appreciation was meant to be savoured slowly...
» Agra Fort
Agra which lies on the west bank of river Jamuna became one of the principal
cities of the Mughal Empire after the death of Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat
in 1526. When Akbar choose Agra as his capital he laid the foundation
of the fort of Agra...
» Fatehpur Sikri
Imposing gateways and light- hearted palaces were built in
red sandstone within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few
years later...
» Surajkund Crafts Mela
In the 10th century AD, there was an amphitheatre sun-pool
in Surajkund where the Tomars- the sun worshippers- used to gather.
Fascinated by the surroundings of the terrain, Raja Suraj Pal, one of
the chieftains, chose to build his stronghold here...
» Jaipur
The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743),
is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time
visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills..
» Dehra Dun
Dehra Dun is an old historial town. It is a main town of Garhwal
and Uttaranchal. It is also called Doon Valley. Earlier this Valley
was a huge lake. But ecological changes have made the lake disappear
as also...
» Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as 'Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary', is rated as one of the finest waterfowl reserves in
the world.
» Rantambhore National Park
The Ranthambhore National Park stretches across an area of
1,334 sq km on the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. Once the hunting
grounds of the erstwhile ruling family of Jaipur, today it is one of
the last sanctuaries of the big cat, the Royal Bengal Tiger..
» Sariska Tiger Reserve
Sariska, in Rajasthan, the erstwhile royal preserve of the
rulers of Alwar, became a sanctuary in the year 1958. The sanctuary
came under the Project Tiger in 1979 and ...
» Rishikesh
The river Ganges, which flows out of the lap of the Himalayas,
leaves the mountains and flows on to the plains at this point. The Ganges
in its untamed and turbulent form...
» Haridwar
Literally translated, Haridwar means the Gateway to the abode
of Gods'. Haridwar, 214 km northeast of Delhi, is at the base of the
Shivalik hills, where the Ganga, coming down from the mighty Himalayas,
meets the plains. Amongst the many pilgrimage spots...
» Vrindavan
15 Km. north of Mathura on the same bank of Yamuna, lies the
celebrated town of Vrindavan, almost as closely associated with Krishna
as Mathura itself. Indeed one hardly speak of Vrindavan alone...
» Mathura
Mathura widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located
on the western bank of river Yamuna at latitude 27degree 41 Minute N
and 77Degree and 41 Minuet E. It is 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58
Km north west of Agra in the State...
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