Holidays In India
Places You Can Visit:
Agra
Agra – the place, which houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is the most visited city in India. Located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra offers several historical monuments for the travelers from all over. The city today has immense scope for tourism, besides being the display house of spectacular monuments of imperial era. Agra celebrates Taj Mahotsav in the month of February every year, when you can see cultural activities performed at the backdrop of the Taj.
The major tourist attractions in Agra are - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, Sikandra, Rambagh, Dayal Bagh, Birla Planetarium, etc.
Delhi
Delhi - the capital city of India is one of the most famous cities in the world. Delhi has so much for its travelers that no traveler will feel neglected here. The most striking feature of Delhi is its double face – one is Old and other one is New! Both Old and New Delhi has unique flavour. Old Delhi represents Mughal architecture, whereas New Delhi represents British architecture. On one hand where Old Delhi displays more of the old world charm, on the other hand New Delhi displays the modernistic essence of India.
The important places in Old Delhi are Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Red Fort. The important tourist attractions in New Delhi include Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, the Parliament House, and the President’s Residence, Lodhi Garden, Jantar Mantar, etc.
Jaipur
Jaipur – the city coloured in pink is the capital city of Rajasthan - the royal land of India. One of the most vibrant cities in India, Jaipur falls on one of the three corners in the most favourite Golden Triangle Route of India, other two cities being Agra and Delhi.
It offers several tourist attractions including magnificent forts and palaces, temples sprawling gardens and vibrant popular bazaars such as Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal Chowri Bazaar.
Haridwar
Popularly known as the gateway to the four pilgrimage places of Uttaranchal, Haridwar is one of major holy cities of India. Haridwar, literally means – gateway to God and since time immemorial it is regarded as the place where Hindu pilgrims go to wash away their sins.
The city is the abode to some of the most sacred ghats, temples such as Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple.
Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the most popular pilgrimage places situated in Uttar Pradesh. Also known as Benaras, Varanasi is believed to be one of the oldest living cities in the world. In addition to its ancient attractions, Varanasi is also known for its silk sarees, which is the favourite shopping item of every single traveler. The bathing Ghats of Varanasi are immensely venerated and are worth visiting in India. Varanasi is also the base point to visit Sarnath – the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermons.
Varanasi offers some major tourist attractions - Bathing Ghats and Temples, Other tourist attractions Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Benaras Hindu University, Art Gallery & the Mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb, etc.
Char Dham
Chardham, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas is one of the most significant places of pilgrimage for the Hindus. Chardham Yatra is considered as the most sacred pilgrimage trip of Hinduism. The four most holy places -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji are collectively known as Chardham. The Chardham Yatra is ideal to begin with Yamunotri, going on to Gangotri, Kedarnath and ending the excursion at Badrinath. Yamunotri can also be reached by a 13 km trek from Hanuman Chatti. The route of Yamunotri from Rishikesh is Rishikesh-Tehri-Barkot-Seyanachatti-Hanumanchatti-Janakichatti Yamunotri. You can also reach Gongotri from Yamunotri by trekking from Janakichatti-Hanumanchatti-Seyanchatti-Barkot-Uttarkashi-Dharali-Bhatwari-Harsil-Gangotri- Gaumaukh.
Do Dham Yatra
You proceed for Dodham Yatra visiting Sri Kedarnathji, Sri Badrinathji Rudraprayag, Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karanprayag & Devprayag. You can start from Haridwar driving to Gaurikund and then to Kedarnath. From there you proceed to Rudraprayag and later to Badrinath.
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