Famous Cities
Agra
Jaipur
Jaipur, a city dyed in pink is located in the state of Rajasthan. This city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Man Singh II (Sawai Jai Singh). Jaipur is also said to be the first planned city of India and took eight years in its making. The entire city is made of pink stucco in imitation of sandstone. Jaipur owns some of the historical forts and palaces that makes it a not to be missed eye candie.
Varanasi
The city of Varanasi is one of the holiest destinations of India and is 'Indian' in every sense. Just a dip in the water of the Varanasi ghats acts as a sin cleanser. The city is also said to be an important link to attain salvation (moksha) and probably a shortcut to reach God. Varanasi is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and this eternal city has great cultural and historical importance. The ghats, Kashinath Temple and the Ramnagar Fort are the major attractions of Varanasi.
Ladakh
The Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh lies in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The city is sandwiched between the world's highest mountain ranges - the Karakoram in the north-west, the Himalayas in the south-west and the Trans-Himalayas at its centre. The centuries old monasteries, monuments, fairs and festivals and the Buddhist culture make the place a perfect retreat for the tourists all the year round. And the adventure seekers can take a sneak peek of the majestic Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Ladakh is all what they can think of adventure.
Kerala
The exotic beaches, well defined forests, wildlife, mesmerising backwaters, houseboats, aroma of spices and the Ayurveda is what Kerala is known to the world. This south Indian state is nestled between the Arabian sea and the hill ranges of the Western Ghats. Kerela boasts of the azure blue Arabian sea, the greenish backwaters, palm trees on the coast swaying to the silent breezy winds, enchanting white sandy beaches, dark green foliage. The land is flooded by tourists throughout the year and make them surrender to its beauty. It seems after scouting the whole world God chose Kerala to be the heaven.
Khajuraho
Khajuraho is famous as 'Temple Town' and is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This temple city is popular for the sculptures in erotic poses. This 85 odd temples of Khajuraho are not about any religion or worshipping or deities rather they stir a thought of admiration in our minds for the ancient and skillful sculptors. In Khajuraho the temples belong to 10th and 11th centuries and speak of many legends related to the Chandela dynasty.