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Tours of North India
Agra
The Taj Mahal, Eternal symbol of India and Agra, is breathtaking by
moonlight. The city that grew in prominence under the Moghuls retains the
ambience of an era long past. Places of interest are Taj Mahal, Mausoleum built
by Emperor Shah Jehan for his Empress Mumtaz Mahal. 20,000 Workmen worked for 22
years to complete it. Agra Fort is a blend of an Architectural style used during
the reign of three Emperors, the tomb of Itmad - Ud - Daulah and Sikandra the
tomb of Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri designed by Akbar as his capital city was lived -
in for only a very few years as it was abandoned due to shortage of water that
is why the name "The Abandoned City". It is a beautiful architectural city built
of Red Sandstone. more...
Aurangabad
Named after Emperor Aurangzeb, the last of the great Moghul Emperor's
Aurangabad offers an exciting mix of Buddhist and Muslim places of interest. It
is also a convenient point for visiting the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Places of
interest are the 12 Aurangzeb caves belonging to the Buddhist Era built between
the 3rd and 11th Centuries, Bibi ka Maqbara , a mausoleum resembling the Taj
Mahal Built in 1660. The history Museum of Marathwada University includes
excavations dating to the Satavadhana dynasty. Ajanta - Ajanta caves renowned
chiefly for their magnificent wall paintings and frescoes - depicting scenes
from the life of Buddha. The caves consist mainly of Buddhist caves Temples and
Monasteries. more...
Allahabad
At the confluence of the rivers
Ganga and Yamuna, Allahabad is amongst the oldest cities in India and also one
of its most prominent pilgrim centres. In mythology its origin is traced to a
Yagna, Prakrista Yagna, performed here by Lord Brahma, the creator God of Hindu
trinity from that it received its ancient name Prayag. Allahabad is the premier
centre for the Kumbh Mela performed every 12 years for which people and sages
from all over the country and abroad congregate at the confluence for a holy dip
in the sacred waters. more...
Bikaner
The endless monotony of the desert is broken by the fort and palace of
Bikaner. Once a major trading post between Africa , West Asia and Far East. The
city's deity is Karni Mata. The temple dedicated to her provides sanctuary to
mice in the belief that those who serve the goddess are reborn as mice. Places
of interest are Junagarh Fort - Built around 1593 AD having 37 palaces, temples
and pavilions within, it is one of its kind. Lallgarh palace - Built by Maharaja
Ganga Singh in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh and Ganga Golden Jubilee
Museum. more...
Bijaipur
A castle, said to have been built by Rao Shakti Singh, the
youngest brother of Maharana Pratap, stands in this village. Now it has been
converted into a hotel. more...
Bundi
A moment in history caught and held.
Bundi is a dream remembered - named after Bunda, a Meena chieftan. A Rajput town
so ancient that one gets the feeling of having stumbled upon a page of history.
Bundi town nestles in a narrow valley, enclosed by huge walls and fortified by
four gateways. In the centre of the township lies a lake. Places of interest are
Chattar Mahal or palace of towers, eighty four pillored cenotaph, the palace and
Naval Sagar. more...
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