Northern zone of India is full of tourists’ delights with a number of fascinating travel destinations. This article aims for making aware you about some of preferred tourist destinations of northern India.
New Delhi: New Delhi is the most sought after tourist destination on northern India tour and travels. It is the capital city of India and worldwide famous with its heritage and historical sites and monuments as the city has witnessed several kingdoms. Red Fort (Lal Kila), Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar are UNESCO world heritage sites in the city. Other historical sites in this city include India Gate (a tribute to Indian soldiers), Rajghat (the cremation site of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi), Old Fort, Lodhi Gardens & Tomb, Safadarjung’s Tomb, etc. There are also some religious sites in this city which include Lotus Temple (the Bahai House of Worship), Laxmi Narayan Temple, ISKON Temple, Chhatarpur Temple, Akshardham Temple (the largest Hindu Temple complex in the world), Jama Masjid (the largest mosque of India), etc. Other attractions in this city include National Museum, Rail Museum, Chandani Chowk, Connaught Place, etc. Accommodation facilities available in this city are excellent.
Agra: Agra is an important city and tourist destination of India. It is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of Yamuna River. It is world famous for historical and heritage sites. Major attractions in this city include the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the Itmad-Ud-Daullah. Taj Mahal is UNESCO world heritage site and considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is built in white marble and renowned with matchless architectural beauty. This beautiful monument was built by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is also described as the Symbol of Love. The Agra Fort, built by mughal emperor Akbar, is also called as the Red Fort. It is one another UNESCO world heritage site in the city. The Itmad-Ud-Daullah is a beautiful tomb monument built by mughal empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. Its interiors are believed as more beautiful than of even the Taj Mahal.
Jaipur: Lovingly known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur is a beautiful city and important tourist destination of India. It is the capital city of Indian state of Rajasthan. It is very popular on Rajasthan tours and attracts a large number of tourists thorough out the entire globe with magnificent forts, palaces, temples, havelis and gardens. Major attractions in this city include Jantar Mantar (world heritage site), Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), City Palace Complex, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Temple, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall Musuem, etc. You will certainly love to explore Jaipur, the Pink City of India.
Ranthambhore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Corbett National Park, Varanasi, Amritsar, Ajmer, Pushkar, Alwar, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dalhousie, Kasauli, Mussoorie, Ranikhet, Almora, Nainital, Dehradun, Kashmir, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Ladakh, Haridwar, Rishikesh, etc are some other popular destinations which can be visited and explore on north India tours and travels.
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