India Travel Destination Guide
India Travel Guide, The Tomar king, Anangpal, was the founder of the first city of Delhi . Delhi was ruled by a series of muslim dynasties, each of whom imparted a different artistic style to the city - Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyeds and Lodhis.
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Shahjahan, the famous mughal emperor, made Delhi his capital and embellished it. Places of interest are Rastrapati Bhawan - the official residence of president of India , India gate - (The war memorial) A monument dedicated to the soldiers who became martyrs during the Second World War, Bahai Temple .
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Agra
India Travel Destination Guide, The Taj Mahal, Eternal symbol of India and Agra, is breathtaking by moonlight. The city that grew in prominence under the Moghuls retains the ambience of an era long past.
Places of interest are Taj Mahal, Mausoleum built by Emperor Shahjehan for his Empress Mumtaz Mahal. 20,000 Workmen worked for 22 years to complete it.
Jaipur
India Travel Info, Known as the Pink City, Jaipur's buildings have a pink tinge to them, being built of the local sandstone. Built by Jai Singh II, it is now one of the world's major gem centres. Places of interest are the city palace or Chandra Mahal - Converted as a Museum, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and Jantar Mantar - The Royal Observatory built by the Maharaja Jai Singh.
Excursion to Amber fort (The Massive citadel on the hill) highlighted by an elephant ride upto the entrance of the fort. The fort is a living example of the grandeur and majesty of the Rajput Kings.
Bikaner
India Travel Information Guide, The endless monotony of the desert is broken by the fort and palace of Bikaner. Once a major trading post between Africa, West Asia and Far East. The city's deity is Karni Mata. The temple dedicated to her provides sanctuary to mice in the belief that those who serve the goddess are reborn as mice.
Places of interest are Junagarh Fort - Built around 1593 AD having 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within, it is one of its kind. Lallgarh palace - Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.
Jaisalmer
India Travel Guide, The rich and beautiful palaces and "Havelis" of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar Desert. Its rulers were known for their valour, their beautiful havelis and glorious temples for close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum.
Places of interest are Jaisalmer fort- which houses royal apartments and a palace as well as the famous Jain temples. Gadisar Lake - A rain water lake, a picinic spot ideal for boating, havelis - intricately latticed with conspicuous facades.
Jodhpur
India Travel Info, Gateway to the Thar Desert, the city is known for its striking forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings. Some of these are now India's finest hotels. The city was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of the Rajput clan.
The clan claims direct descent from the Lord Rama, the hero of the epic, Ramayana. Places of interest are Meharangarh fort - The most impressive fort in entire Rajasthan, was built by the city's founder five centuries ago. All rulers of the city were crowned here.
Jaswant Thada, A memorial built in pure white marble is for the exclusive use of the royal family, as a crematorium.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, built in this century, resembles the Taj Mahal, but in rose coloured sandstone. Old fort museum and Mandore Gardens.
Udaipur
India Travel Information Guide, Gleaming in its abundance of lakes and palaces, the enchanting lake city of Udaipur nestles in a valley among lush hills of the Aravalis, on the banks of the shimmering Lake Pichola.
The main part of the palace converted into Museum, Lake Palace now converted into a luxury hotel. Pratap Samarak - Hilltop garden with the statue of Maharana Pratap, Saheho ki Bari, brings to the fore the unique life style of the royal ladies who once strolled in these gardens. Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum - A foundation for the preservation of arts in India and Jag Mandir.
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