Top Cities in India
Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh and is also known as the Pink City. The main drawers of tourists in this city are the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The city is also a stop in the royal journey of the luxury train, Palace on Wheels.
Agra - Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world is what draws a major bulk of tourists to Agra. However, this city in Uttar Pradesh has whole lot of other attractions to charm tourists after they have paid a visit to the Taj. Prominent amongst them are the Agra Red Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. A little distance away from the city, the remains of Fatehpur Sikri is definitely not be missed out attraction. Shopping is also high on the list of visitors here. Apart form the miniature models of Taj Mahal, you can also pick up marble items from the government emporia.
Khajuraho - Khajuraho is a small place in Madhya Pradesh and is known world over for its cave temples. There were originally 85 temples, however, today you will get to see the remains of only 20 temples. Those of you interested in exploring the cultural heritage of India should not miss out a trip to the Khajuraho.
Varanasi - Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the holiest destinations for the Hindus. The ghats and temples of Varanasi see a number of tourists coming in every day to pay their respect to sacred river Ganges and prominent Hindu deities. A visit to Varanasi is important for those desirous of knowing more about Hindu religion.
Cochin - A city in the south Indian state of Kerala, Cochin attractions are multifold. Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace and St. Francis Church showcase the cultural heritage of the city while the Cherai Beach and the Cochin backwaters expose visitors to the natural beauty of the area. Take a trip to it and unravel its other treasures.
