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North India Tours
Delhi
The Tomar king, Anangpal, was the founder of the first city of Delhi.
Delhi was ruled by a series of muslim dynasties, each of whom imparted a
different artistic style to the city - Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyeds and Lodhis.
Shahjahan, the famous mughal emperor, made Delhi his capital and embellished it.
Places of interest are Rashtrapati Bhawan - the official residence of president
of India, India gate - (The war memorial) A monument dedicated to the soldiers
who became martyrs during the second world war, Bahai Temple. Humayun's Tomb - a
fore runner to Taj Mahal constructed by Haji Begum, Qutub Minar - One of the
tallest stone tower (Minaret) in India, Red Fort - built by the great Mughal
Emperor Shah Jehan in Red Sandstone, Jama Masjid - This Historic Mosque is one
of the largest mosque of its kind in India and Raj Ghat - the cremation ground
of Mahatma Gandhi. more...
Dundlod
The small charming town of
Dunlod offers the tourist some beautiful havelis and magnificent fort which now
houses a well stocked library and portraits done in European style. The Goenka
Havelis of Dunlod have some very impressive frescoes. more...
Ghanerao
Ghanerao - Situated in the picturesque "Godwar" region of
Rajasthan was founded in 1606 AD by Thakur Gopal Das Rathod. Visit Havelis and
Old temples. more...
Jaipur
Known as the Pink City, Jaipur's buildings have a pink tinge to them,
being built of the local sandstone. Built by Jai Singh II, it is now one of the
world's major gem centres. Places of interest are the city palace or Chandra
Mahal - Converted as a Museum, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar - The
Royal Observatory built by the Maharaja Jai Singh. Excursion to Amber fort (The
Massive citadel on the hill) Highlighted by an elephant ride upto the entrance
of the fort. The fort is a living example of the grandeur and majesty of the
Rajput Kings. more...
Jaisalmer
The rich and beautiful palaces and "Havelis" of Jaisalmer
shimmer against the relentless monotony of the thar desert. its rulers were
known for their valour, their beautiful havelis and glorious temples for close
to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum. Places
of interest are Jaisalmer fort - which house royal apartments and a palace as
well as the famous Jain temples. Gadisar lake - A rain water lake, a picinic
spot ideal for boating, havelis - intricately latticed with conspicuous facades. more...
Jodhpur
Gateway to the Thar desert, the city is known for its striking
forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings. Some of these are now India's
finest hotels. The city was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of the Rajput clan. The
clan claims direct descent from the Lord Rama, the hero of the epic, Ramayana.
Places of interest are Meharangarh fort - The most impressive fort in entire
Rajasthan, was built by the city's founder five centuries ago. All rulers of the
city were crowned here. more...
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