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Tours for North India
Lucknow
Lucknow is an enchanting city. A Mixture of down at heel elegance,
fascinating charm and unique culture gives it an irresistible appeal. This is a
legacy that it inherits from more gracious times when the kingdom of Avadh saw
the last great flowering of a civilization that began with the Mughal advent in
India. Places of interest are Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza and Chota Imambara.
The Jama Masjid, Lucknow's great mosque, La Martinere, one of the Lucknow's
first, large European style buildings. The state Museum House has a valuable
collection of Gupta and Kushan period finds. more...
Mandawa
The Medieval fort of the Mandawa Emerges on the Horizon like a
Mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to
the bazaars. The terrace of castle Mandawa presents a breathtaking view of the
town and the semi arid plains beyond. The havelis of the Chokhanis, Goenkas
Nevatia and Ladia and the Sarafs are extravagantly painted. One of the oldest
frescoes is within the fort itself. more...
Mount
Abu
Rajasthan's only hill station and a major pilgrim centre. Till
about 11th century Mount Abu was an important Vaishnav and Shiv Pilgrim centre
but is today recognized more as a Jain Pilgrim centre. The Dilwara temples are
the best Jain temples in the country. Nakki Lake surrounded by hills and
overlooks the enormous toad rock. This artificial lake is believed to be dug out
by the Gods themselves with their nails hence its name Nakki. more...
Neemrana
Neemrana fort palace is
situated on a majestic plateau concealed in a horseshoe formation of the Arvali
ranges, considered the oldest fold mountains in the world. The beginnings of
this rugged Architectural Jewel which rises to nine levels, dates back to 1464
Ad, making it India's oldest heritage resort. more...
Nawalgarh
Some of the finest of
Shekhawati frescoes can be seen here at Nawalgarh. Hotel Roop Niwas, Anandilal
Poddar Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli and Chokhani
Havelis are the main attractions of this place. more...
Pushkar
Located 11 kms west of Ajmer. Pushkar is sacred to the Hindus. The
lake at Pushkar is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself and has
the same sanctity for Hindus as Mansarover in Tibet. For most believers it is
essential to visit Pushkar at least once in their lifetime. Today there are as
many as 400 temples in Pushkar and the lake is surrounded by ghats built over
the years by several kings. Pushkar holds one of the largest cattle fairs in the
world. For 12 days in the month of Kartik which falls some time in November, the
sleepy town is taken over by the lakh of animals and visitors. more...
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