Cities in India

Travel in Delhi

Delhi the third largest city, the busiest entrance and exit point, the most convenient starting point for the tourists in country, is the heart of India and the seat of Government. It is also the center of culture, a city of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Its chequered history goes back to the legendary past. Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai were merely trading towns of mud flats five centuries ago, but Delhi could boast to be the royal capital since long. The river Yamuna, identified with Tami, the twin sister of Yama, the death god, which flows by has been a silent witness to the rise and fall of many dynasties and empires here. The river at this point has to travel a long distance before it joins the Ganges at Allahabad.

The present Delhi is actually made up of three cities-the Mughal Shahjahanbad, the British built New Delhi, and the modern post-British spacious and sprawling Delhi. History tells us that more than eight cites have been built on this site, not layer upon layer but on adjoining sites. Its history, more than a millennium old, is recorded in its ruins, monuments and stones scattered all over the city. Not many cities in India, and also in the world can compare with Delhi in Historical legacy, cultural heritage and political significance.

 

Travel in Agra

Agra, The royal seat and capital of yesteryears, the city of Mughal might and splendour, is only 200 kilometres away from Delhi. Agra derives its name from Agra Vana (aelo grove) where Krishna used to sport with his female friends in his boyhood and early youth on the banks of Yamuna. Agra’s chequered history goes back to times of Mahabharata, but its modern history begins from 1505 when Sultan Sikander Lodi of Afghan Dynasty chose it as his capital city. Sikandrabad, the place where Akbar is buried takes its name after him. It is during the Mughal era that Agra gained the greatest eminence. Babar defeated Sikander Lodi at Panipat in 1526, and founded the modern Agra in 1558 on the left bank of the river Yamuna. Akbar built the Fort and part of the palace inside it. The famous edifices of Fatehpur Sikri were also his creation. Jahangir his successor, most of the time held his court at Lahore or Kabul. With Shah Jahan begins the greatest epoch of Mughal architecture. Shah Jahan built the masterpiece Taj Mahal besides, many other such magnificent buildings as Jama Masjid and Red Fort at Delhi and the Moti Masjid at Agra.

 

Travel in Mumbai

The Commercial capital and the Gateway to India, is one of the greatest modern cities of the world. Originally Mumbai was an archipelago of seven marshy islands inhabited by fisherman and such other folk. They called it Mumbai after their patron Goddess, Mumba Devi. Centuries later a Hindu Bhim Dev founded a city hear now identified with Mahim. Late it came into possession of the Sultans of Gujarat, who were later force to surrender it to the Portuguese in the earlier 16th century, the Portuguese were already the masters of the Goa. Then they called it Bom Bahia, the beautiful Bay. Later it became Bombay as it was known throughout the world.

In 1661 Bom Bahia was give to the British, as part of Dowry, by the Portuguese when there princess Catherine of Barganza married Charles II of England.

 

Travel inJaipur
Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture.

 

Travel inJodhpur
Jodhpur, once the capital of the former princely state of Marwar, is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. Flanked on its western side by the Mehrangarh Fort, and on the eastern side by the stately sandstone Palace of Umaid Bhawan; the monuments temples and gardens of Jodhpur depict a multi-faceted grandeur.

 

Travel in Jaisalmer
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. Legend has it that Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of the city in 1156 AD. after consulting a local hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta was the hill chosen and Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Lodurva to establish this new capital.

 

Travel in Udaipur
A famous city of Rajasthan state, standing on the banks of  lake Pichola with white marble palaces. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of  India.

 

Travel in Bikaner
Founded in 1488, Bikaner is a desert built on an elevation and surrounded by a long embattled wall pierced by five gates. A magnificent fort built between 1588 & 1593 by Raja Raj Singh dominates the city. Season: October to March.

 

Travel in Ajmer
Founded in 1100 AD by Aijpal Chauhan, Ajmer derives its name from `Ajaya Meru' the invincible hill, at the foot of which the present city stands.

 

Travel in Mount Abu

Famous for its exquisitively carved marble temples, Mount Abu (1219 meters) is a pretty hill resort in the State of Rajasthan.

 

Travel in Bharatpur
Bharatpur, an impregnable fortified city is today famous for the nearby Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Once the shooting preserve of royalty, it is perhaps the most spectacular water-bird sanctuary in India.

 

Travel in Sawai Madhopur

Nestling at the foot of Aravalli Hills is Ranthambor National Park, a famous tiger reserve under Project Tiger. Ranthambor blends history of Rajput valour with scenic natural beauty and is an ideal gateway for a quiet holiday

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