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Agra:
Agra was the chosen city of the Mughal emperors during the early years.
It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babar, laid out the first
formal Persian garden on the banks of the River Yamuna. Here, Akbar, his
grandson, raised the towering ramparts of the great Red Fort. But Agra's
crowning glory remains the Taj Mahal, a monument to love built by Shah
Jehan in memory of his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. More...
Hampi:
A strange and magical place, Hampi is one of the most beautiful towns in Karnataka. Huge boulders are scattered across the land where ruins of the old Vijayanagar capital stand, poignant reminders of the passage of history. This windswept little village was once the centre of a vibrant, thriving culture that enriched the entire region with carved temples and rock-cut magnificence.
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Jodhpur:
Situated in western Rajasthan, Jodhpur has long attracted both the
domestic and outside tourist. It not only offers tangibles, in terms of
what you can see and buy but also fills one with a sense of history and
the splendors of an era gone forever. The hospitality of the locals, the
demure women, the colourful turbans -all set against the unmerciful
desert is something to feel, not just see. More... |