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Before you go on exploring the northern part of India with us, lets first take a look at some of the peculiar features of places we cover.

Rajasthan - Rajasthan is where all the country's similies 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. But they form only part of an intricate tapestry, beneath the surface, expect to find many contradictions. Wherever you travel, particularly when you escape from the popular tourist destinations, you will come accross the unexpected, whether it is local fair or a breathtaking view. The mood and the rhythm of the countryside changes from one region to another, and from season to season. It is a land of surprises. It is a land of amazing natural beauty that can fascinate even the most seasoned traveller.

The people of Rajasthan live life to the hilt and nobody can really match the gay abandon with which the Rajasthani surrenders himself to the numerous fairs and festivals that are celebrated here. There are animal fairs, religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing seasons. In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year and provide the visitor with a splendid opportunity to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. There is dancing, singing, drama, devotional music and other community activities that can enthrall the visitor.

Some of the more important fairs and festivals are the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer (Jan- Feb), Pushkar Fair(November), Gangaur in Jaipur (March-April), Elephant Festival of Jaipur (March-April), Marwar Festival of Jodhpur (October), Camel Festival of Bikaner (January), Mewar Festival of Udaipur.

"Who would have dreamt in such a waste of sand
To find such art in carven work of stone ?
A Castle worthy of an ancient throne,
And this same art proclaim to all the land
A fallen greatness."

- Rhymes of Rajputana (By Col. G.H.Traver)

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Stands as silent testament to Rajput Valour.

Sonar Fort, Jaisalmer

Jain Temple - Ranakpur

Delhi - a canvas that reflects the complexities, contradictions, beauty and dynamism of a city where the past co-exist with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of city have enriched its character. Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience…

India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India, Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor alike. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.

Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.

Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world . It is very easy to slip away here through the centuries into the grandeur and intrigues of the Mughal court. Agra is an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest that finds mention in the epic Mahabharata. In more recent times Agra came into prominence when Sikandar Lordi made it his capital city in 1501 . The Lodi rule was to end very soon and Agra passed into the possession of the Mughals.

It was during the time of the third emperor Akbar that Agra came into its own . He embarked on the construction of the massive Agra Fort in 1565. Though Akbar was diverted into building a new capital at Fatehpur Sikri not far away, Agra continued to retain its importance and Shah Jehan, Akbar's garndson ornamented the city with that masterpiece of Mughal architecture - the Taj Mahal and built several other beautiful buildings within the Agra fort.

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