Geographically north India has great diversity. The towering
majesty of the Himalayas, the breathtaking mountainous beauty
of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, the agriculturally rich plains
of Punjab, Haryana and the Ganga basin of Uttar Pradesh that
has nurtured many ancient civilisations form an incredibly
rich visual extravaganza.
Delhi- Jaipur
-Agra- Udaipur-
Khajuraho-
Jaisalmer-
Bharatpur-Sariska-Varanasi-
Pushkar
Jodhpur- Jammu
& Kashmir
The history of this land of the Vedas goes back at least 5000
years, the passage of the millennia peppered by the arrival
of explorers, issionaries, envoys and traders. They all contributed
to the cultural kaleidoscope that north India is today, a
very colourful destination for the modern tourist.
Uttar Pradesh is the confluence of the three mighty religions
of the world - Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. Varanasi is one
of the oldest cities in the world and to this day one of the
holiest of the Hindu pilgrimage centres, followed by Gaya.
Part of this State was called the Middle Land in Buddhist
literature, hallowed by the presence of the Buddha and Mahavira
2500 years ago. It was also in Uttar Pradesh that Muslim culture
really blossomed in immortal literature, dance, music, art
and architecture.
Rajasthan is a State with an entirely different visage. Its
medieval forts and palaces, the very distinctive nomadic desert
lifestyle and stark scenery are unique in India.
The mountainous States of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal
Pradesh are dream destinations for tourists since they combine
the awesome beauty of the Himalayas with a delightfully distinctive
ethnic culture.
This rich cultural tapestry is woven with brilliant strands
of many hues-dance, music, food, costumes, languages, customs,
festivals
-a variety staggering in its appeal.
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