Top 5 Places of Attraction in Agra

Agra in Uttar Pradesh would be the most happening place since the era of Mughals and Agra is also one of the perfect place for north India tour. This is the reason why king Akbar, Shah Jahan and many more descendants preferred this place for creating some masterpiece architecture here. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Sikandara and fatehpur Sikri are spectacular monuments which can steal the heart of all tourists. Several architectural traits beautify them by highlighting these monuments with dome, minarets, carving on red stone, marbles, tile work, motifs, glass work, motifs, calligraphy on walls and lattice work. These features make the tourists crazy for these top 5 places of attraction in Agra. In order to maintain and preserve these monuments, the government has opened these sites for the domestic as well as foreign tourists. But the entry fee structure varies for both. What fee is charged from whom can be known from the enclosed infographic.    

Top 10 Interesting Places in North India That Will Astound the Tourists

India is where wonders abide. Anatomically, this subcontinent is not older than 75,000 years. Its Harappan civilization still astounds through its magnificent urban planning, baked brick houses, drainage system, water supply system, its smattering non-residential buildings, craftsmanship and metallurgy. Where the rest of the humans were living the life of the wanderers there Indus valley civilization was at its pinnacle.

Moving towards its democratic status, it is on the seventh position in the world. The crown of the most populous country goes to it only which is leading with 1.252 billion people. How tough it would be to run a democracy with secularity as here live the people of diverse religions, such as Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christians, Jain, Buddhists and many more? But still, they all live as a union with complete harmony. Polling station is set up even in the forest during polls since 2004. Hats should be off for this factual truth.

Here each day is a festival. If you talk about the greatest festival of the millennium, it’s Kumbh Mela which falls at the interval of every 12 years. How dumbstruck view it becomes to witness gathering of over 100 million people at the bank of the Ganges River in Allahabad, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain! It’s unbelievable that this massive number of visitors belong to foreign visitors only. All in all, around 120 million pilgrims assemble here to pay reverence on this auspicious occasion when elixir (Amrita) was dropped in the ocean as per Hindu mythology. Let’s check out some most interesting places where you can go:

1. Floating post office in Himachal Pradesh 

India is the network of the largest number of post offices. The year 2011 gifted an amazing fact of having floating post office. It floats at Dal Lake in Srinagar. So, visitors have a very good chance to witness the floating post office.

2. World’s highest cricket ground ‘Chail’ in Himachal Pradesh 

Incredible north India tour will be incomplete if the tourist will not visit the highest cricket ground which is in Chail, i.e. 44 Km from Shimla. Cricket freak tourists can watch this cricket ground of 1893 and enjoy being at the flat hilltop which is 2444 meters above sea level.

3. Kashmir is the native land of ‘Ayurveda’

Craze for spas and natural treatment drive thousands of the tourists from across the world. Charaka, the father of Ayurveda, discovered this 2500 years old medicine science. The northern state ‘Kashmir’ is laced with flora and fauna which can be accessible from every metropolitan city by air and land transport. It is 1193 km from Delhi, 339 Km from Chandigarh, 1674 km from Mumbai, 877 km from UP, 784 km from Rajasthan, 1696 Km from Kolkata and 1678 Km Chennai.

4. Fourth century’s Nalanda University in Bihar

It is the foremost university of Bihar where Lord Mahavira took birth. This acclaimed and noted varsity is in the southeast of Patna which is 95 km away from the nearby Bihar Shariff.

5. Mumbai is fed by Dabbawalas (lunch box carriers)

Maharasthra is the state which is fed by the network of dabbawalas. It forms a trust of around 5000 carriers that cover around 70 square meters serving food to 40,000 people. Only one flaw in every 8 million deliveries is astounding and makes Maharashtra the reason to be explored.

6. Catch the place ‘Pakistan’ in Bihar

However, Pakistan is India’s neighbour, a village near Purnea (30 km) in Bihar is known as ‘Pakistan’.  Its natives are the migrants belonging to the neighbouring country who have been dwelling here since 1947

7. Glacial Lake ‘Roopkund’ in Uttarakhand

It is 5000 meters located in the Himalayan ranges in the state ‘Uttarakhand’. If you are strong hearted, then this is your place as many skeletons will interrupt your ways which belong to 12^th and 15^th century. Perhaps, they were caught and died due to hailstorm.

8. ‘Jatinga’ witnesses mass bird suicides

Dima Hasao district of Assam has a place called Jatinga where every new moon nights in the month of September and October registers mass suicide of birds. It has been the story of centuries where you can witness it yourself.

9. Dinosaur’s egg in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

The fossils of the gigantic reptile ‘dinosaurs’ were found in Salbardi area, i.e. 60 km in east Maharashtra. Each egg is 18-20 meter long and 66-71 ton in weight. These can be seen at the geological museum in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

10. Punjab for rural Olympics

Kila Raipur Sports Festivals’ are organized at Kila Raipur in Punjab which is 19 km from Ludhiana. Since 1930, it has been organizing. If you are freak of sports, it is your place to catch on-going matches of dental strength, strength, motorbike stunts and turban contest. 

Glimpses of Incredible North India

India is like a gem which attracts tourists in millions every year. North India tour always pops up at the top of concern for the tourists from abroad along with domestic ones. Its reason is India’s topology and geographical demography. Top five states for travelers here comprise Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. Each carries uniqueness in itself which woos every visitor who want to catch the glimpses of north India. Kullu, Manali, Kasol, Dharamshala and Shimla cater the fascination and real excitement while touring Himachal Pradesh. It would not be wrong to call them the perfect avenues for reviving the soul and call for rejuvenation in the fresh air of these hill stations. Rajasthan has City Palace, Amer Fort, Jaipur, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal to serve them perks of delight for their heart. These epitomize royal architectures which are peculiar yet splendid. These are storing tradition, culture and enriched customs of our forefathers. These are the reminders of our opulent past. India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Akshardham and Lodhi Garden glorify Delhi’s history and modernity. Since Delhi is the capital city of India, here tourists live, enjoy and get amused with the openness of the people. The diversity sparkles more and more which is glimpsed through the lifestyle, rituals and dialects of the locals. Uttar Pradesh has the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Moti Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri and Imtiaad-Ud-Daula which spread the charm of Mughal architecture that spare none with the magic of their beauty.However, Mughals were the invaders yet they embraced Indian culture with open arms. The simplicity, innocence and charm of civilians spell bounded them who later left their benchmarks in the form of the Taj, Moti Masjid and many more here.

5 Tips For Same Day Agra Tour

If anyone talks about India, the image of the Taj Mahal automatically gets painted to the mind. This is the charisma of amazing Indian architecture that has been taking breath of thousands of the travellers and tourists for years. The way its architecture’s beauty is defined in carved stones and marbles, it is outstanding. Mughal architects blended Persian, Islamic and Hindu style in constructing this masterpiece during the reign of Shah Jahan, the ruler of Mughal Empire. This is why it is accredited to ‘Wonder of the World’. From former president of the US Bill Clinton to the present owner of Facebook ‘Mark Zuckerberg’, it has captivated every eye of the onlookers with its spectacular look.

However, I reside in Delhi which is not so far from Agra where the Taj Mahal is but I had not visited there. It was only last week when I came to know about the visit of my role model ‘Mark Zuckerberg’, I decided to captivate this architectural beauty in my eyes. So, I packed my baggage and left for same day Agra tour from Delhi. Here are my own experiences that can be useful tips for your tour to Agra:

1. Always book the tour package in advance: If you want to go on tension free ride, booking the tour package can be very good option. It not only offers you the oodles of joy but also a number of facilities. And you need to pay once as a complete fee of the package, says as Agra Tour By Train in 180 USD a person. Thereafter, the package providers, like mytrip advisor and North India Excursions, take care of itinerary, accommodation, transportation, water and so on. Otherwise, you have to waste your time in managing all these stuffs which will reduce your excitement. For seamless drive and tour of Incredible India, tour packages are the best choice.   
   
2. Compare the cost of various packages: It’s better to plan first as it provides you an option to choose the best out of many tour packages. Visit various tour and travel sites or through app, you can book the package of your own choice that fits to your pocket. How easy it is, isn’t?
   
3. Check out inclusions: While making comparisons, you will glance over the services it is providing. Checkout all prices for food, accommodation, transportation, pick and drop, water, visiting charges and many more intensively and thoroughly.
   
4. Duration of the tour: Agra is 210 kms from Delhi which can be explored within one day. So, it will take not more than 3 to 4 hours to reach Agra and witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal. Don’t start it during rush hours as it may cause delay or create hassles.
   
5. Extension in touring sites: There are many websites and travel agencies that offer extension to the tour of Agra. So, you can enjoy it as a perk by catching the elegance of Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur and so on. 

Most Popular Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has been getting shot to fame and global travellers freakishly ask for visiting this heritage site. It houses magnificent forts and palaces which are no less than the exquisite places of whose beauty can dumbstruck every onlooker. Jal Mahal, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh and Amer Forts have been enticing the classical elegance of pink city Jaipur. Travellers have to rub eyes many-a-times when they come on Jaipur tourfrom Delhi, Chennai, UK, Poland or any other places. This is the hex of its marvelous architecture which magnetizes and even, stays for life to the memory of those who explore these amazing places. Umaid Bhawan Palace and Mehargarh Fort are not in Jaipur but they hide spectacular beauty in themselves. All these royal abodes have evidences of how wise our ancestors were who knew the outstanding tricks, skills and technologies of carving beauty out of stone and marbles. Visitors excursion to these lovely sites leaves them spell bound when they return to their home.

4 Most Luxurious Hotels in India

Do you know how nomads used to live in the past? You must be wondering why I am asking this silly question to you.  Actually, their lifestyle is still alive. The tourists are keeping it so but temporarily. The desire to catch more sights ignites temptation to hit a beautiful place. Saying so sounds quite easy but when it comes to practical, worries begin to strike. To pacify such worries, wise brains devised the concept of hotels, motels and PG. Of course, these are constructed where the footfalls of the tourists are the most.

Lots of incredibleIndia tour packages from Delhi bring travelers to the visiting spots like Pink City Jaipur, Delhi, Agra by train, Mathura and Jammu & Kashmir. But the list does not end here. It goes on and on since India is like a gem which everyone wants to capture in his/ her eyes. Not only Indians but the global visitors turn netizens for catching the destination of their dreams for exploring. Association of luxury hotels with the tour packages owners together make their days. These hotels are no less than a beautiful tourist spot. Some of these are royal palaces which are revamped to suit the place of outing retreat.  Here are the most distinguish hotels which can refresh mind, body and soul in the want of which a tourist tours:

1. Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner: It is a luxurious villa in Rajasthan where the king of Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh used to live. Tourists, who book for Rajasthan tour packages from Delhi, show special interest in spending some precious moments of life here. It’s 1896’s indo-Saracenic styled architecture built by a British architect, namely Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob which was furnished in 1902. This exquisite heritage is reserved for visitors now. 

2. Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur: This is a marvelous architectural masterpiece of 347 rooms in Jodhpur. It was christened on the name of Maharaja Umaid Singh, the forefather of its current king. For making it a full-fledged luxurious place of rest, it is partitioned in 3, i.e. a luxury Taj Palace Hotel, the residence of the owner and a Museum. It glimpses the shades of 20^th century which can prove as one of the best north India tour packages to enjoy. The most exclusive and fantabulous automobile can choke the onlookers breath at its site. It is open during 9 am to 5 pm for all.

3. Udaivias Palace, Udaipur: It is a heritage of the Oberoi group. Its elegance enhances while standing at the bank of Lake Pichola. It is sprawled in 50 acres of 200 acres in all where Maharaja of Mewar used to hunt 200 years ago. Its periphery includes a wildlife sanctuary in 20 acres. The visitors get thrilled viewing the deer and wild boars. The lush green gardens and stunning lake look winsome. 

4. Leela Hotel: This is one of the most spectacular hotels which can glue several eyes while being in the air to Bangalore. It is a 5 star hotel built at the old Airport Road in Bangalore. The food is really lip-smacking and the splendid view resembles as the spectator is watching an Arabic architecture.

My Encounter with Haunted Bhangarh of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a very famous heritage site which fascinates the most to the travellers. Amer fort, Hawal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and many other palaces and forts ignite an endless thirst for visiting these places. The beauty and elegance of their architecture freeze the feet of onlookers.  What more compliment a place can attain!

Since I see haunted places as the most thrilling places, I continue to explore such places in Rajasthan. I booked Jaipur tour packages and asked my guide to take me to the adventurous trip. To answer my request, he had three names. These were Bhangarh, Hawa Mahal and Jodhpur. So, I decided to cut my Jaipur trip short and drove to Bhangarh. For this, I swapped my tour package with Rajasthan tour packages from Delhi.

My encounter with Bhangarh

Archaeological Survey of India has prohibited visiting to this place after sun set and before sun rise. It is located at the foothills of Aravalli, that is 220 Km away from Delhi. This fort has havelis, temples, market and entry gates. But almost all are in urgent need of revamping. It is completely abandoned.

This prohibition sparked desire in me to see this site with my own eyes. The people whom I met during my short stay at hotel got terrified when they came to know about my trip to the haunted fort. One said, “Beware! It is under the grip of eerie and evil spirits.” The shades of scare were floating in his eyes. He also narrated why it is possessed by spirits.

He called the fort as ‘Bhoot Bangla’ or ‘the house of ghosts’. This made me more curious. On asking for exaggerating the account, he narrated, “The fort is occupied by the spirit of a Tantrik. Before becoming an evil spirit, the Tantrik was a body of flesh and blood. He had a huge crush over the beautiful princess Ratnavati. When she came to know about the Tantrik’s intentions, she rejected him. The Tantrik, thereafter, attempted to cast spell through ‘itr’ (fragrance). He sold the spelled itr to her maid. The princess sensed it and spelt it against the tantric. As the bottle struck the boulder, it crushed the Tantrik to death. Before dying, he cursed that none would be left alive after his death. ”

His story went further, “The words of Tantrik proved true. Around 10,000 people were massacred in the battle with the nearby king. Princess, too, died. Since then, buzzing goes on that her spirit is caged by the evil spirited Tantrik. And only her rebirth will free them from his evil spell.”

I had goose-bumps when I was listening to this folklore. Subsequently, he added that so many incidents occurred thereafter, as of three boys who visited this place. One out of three boys got injured there. And while taking him to hospital, all the three boys met a severe accident and died.

I found this story as ‘made by heart’. But visiting it, for sure, showed me what the fear is actually.

Foreigners Attraction - Incredible India

Incredibility lies in India’s diversity. This land of culture and Aryan’s civilization is a special attraction for the tourists from across the globe. Fraternity is a thread that ties various religious communities, like Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christians, Parsi and Jain, united. The travellers are contributing to the explosive boom in India’s tourism sector by enjoying incredible India tour. The anticipated statistics state that its potential growth will be 7.9 percent till 2023 which is much higher than any other sector of this country’s economy. What make it more incredible are its heritage sites, like the Taj Mahal, beaches (especially of Kerala and Goa), cuisines like Ghewar, Idli and Vada, Ayurveda and many festivals. Ayurveda has been making its presence felt since ancestral age when saints used to heal people. It causes no side effects but uproot the diseases inflicting an individual. Apart from these, its custom and traditions can be viewed at the time wedding when all near and dear ones get together for witnessing this auspicious occasion.

Rajasthan-the Home of Handicrafts

Tradition has been flourishing at every nook of Rajasthan. The soil of this land carries the fragrance of culture. When its tradition and culture are blended together, the actual beauty takes birth which reflects in the handicrafts, folk dances and folk music. This is the foremost reason that this state, especially pink city ‘Jaipur’ gets maximum hits of the tourists from worldwide.

Handicraft Fair:

In Jaipur, Jawahar Kala Kendra had organized a three week long fair of handicrafts. The fair was thronged by the reputed personalities along with the tourists, who came through Rajasthan tour packages and the locals. Handicrafts’ exhibition was enriched with the handmade items, accessories, decorative masterpieces, furniture, carpet, sarees and ceramic goods etc.. And, it is unbelievable fact that all the exhibited items were prepared without taking aid of modern technology. Those were the pure manual efforts. The hands behind those precious crafts find workplace at their own huts and villages. They truly blow life to the clay, wood, stone, leather, ivory, silver, brass and textiles. The flocks of visitors certified how much attracted they were. 

Growth of Handicrafts export:

It is worthy for accolades that these regional men’s handicrafts are exported worldwide. It eventually turns out as 25 % growth rate approximately this year. Praise always brings appraisal. Likewise, the artisans indulged in this crafts have grown in numbers in the current year as per surveys. They have reached around 6,00,000 in Rajasthan alone. Around 2/3 of the GDP is contributed by this handicraft business alone.

China posed as the daunting challenge

It is true that Hindus worship idols. The craftsmen have been carving stones and wood into the marvelous statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. But another fact is also undeniable that China has been posing the greatest threat before Indian craftsmen. They have craftsmen in its every nook and why not this is to be? The Chinese government has always patted its people to go ahead and showcase their master skills. As a result, they have started trying their hands in crafting India’s deities’ idols also. The rule of market is too simple. The cheaper product fetches the maximum customers if it shows a little bit of quality. The same happened here. Now, export of idols from the neighbouring China is on rise as happened in case of smartphones.  The country has started grabbing the market.  

A ray of hope

The decline in quality products, 10% hike in Yuan rate, and rising wages in China have shown a ray of hope for Indian artisans. This has given a chance to Rajasthan’s artisans to maintain their rhythm in their crafts. Today, Rajasthan holds the second position as the largest hub for handicrafts. And if their earning from this art will continue to expand, they will be boosted-up automatically which is a symbol of upcoming prosperity and cherish in the life of these craftsmen of Jaipur. 

8 Unique Festivals of Jaipur

The rainbow culture of colourful Rajasthan outshines at world’s portal. It is not only the land of royals but also, the place where the actual incredible India gets its fame. The vivid glimpse of its pink city ‘Jaipur’ is a ride of its beholders to its enriched insight and traditions’ overview. The gusto and cheer are reflected through unique festivals celebrated here. The vibrancy of Jaipur can be penetrated by undergoing the celebration of diverse and unique festivals. Where Gangaur , Kajli Teej, Sheetla Ashtami signify the devotion in its natives’ heart, there Kite, Elephant and Donkey festivals reveal what an unprecedented civilization flourishes here. The grand fair of men-of-wits sails the tourists to the world of dreams and imagination where thinkers, philosophers, writers and lovers of literatures enjoy their get-together.

    

Irresistible Rajasthani Folk Dance!

Which place storms to your mind when asked for the most astonishing royals’ heritage? It’s Rajasthan where flocks beautiful cities, like pink city ‘Jaipur’. The leftover architectures of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh & other royals are still standing afresh there. Tourists around the globe opt for Jaipur tour packages for exploring their lavished lifestyle & for living life to its fullest. 

What about entertainment through folk dance moves! Believe me! I have witnessed when I booked Jaipur tour packages from Delhi how excitement & delight make the foreigners irresistible to twirl around on the folk dance moves. Folk dance in the company of folk music & tunes gives everyone’s soul a kick to splash in the fun. Letting the gay mood in, this beautiful fusion swaps the tension with stock of laughter.   

Bring out net savvy in you and check Rajasthan tour packages to know the enriched & unique dance forms of this state. Let I give you imagery of its few very famous folk dances that can be seen anywhere in Rajasthan:

• Gair Folk Dance: Thanks to Bhil tribal that gave ‘Gair’ folk dance that doubles the excitement of ‘Holi’ fest! Men & women, together, play sticks (dandiya) in conventional style attired in traditional costumes.
  
  
• Kalbeliya Folk Dance: This dance form of Kalbeliya community (of snake charmers) dashed you in amazement. The lady in black skirt (ghaagra) moves round & round swaying acrobatically. To more, as the tempo goes on hiking, her quick spinning matches it.    
                
• Kachi Ghodi: The man gets fixed-in a dummy horse to narrate the story of Bhavai Bandits’ exploitation. Both put in beautiful traditional dresses. On the tunes of flutes and drumbeats, the dancer shows rhythmic dance moves swaying naked sword in hand.   
  
  
• Ghoomer Folk Dance: Taking gracious turns around (pirouette), the elegant females in traditional lehengas don’t short of energy while matching beats.  
  
  
• Chari Dance: In traditionally styled lehengas, the ladies dance not in ordinary way but balancing brass pitcher on head. The eyes can’t miss the picturesque site when the same pretty ones create illuminating patterns through alight cotton-seeds on the urn. 
  
  
• Bhavi Dance: What a mouth-widening performance it is to watch the pretty lady swaying perfectly on beats while carrying 9 to 13 brass urns on head. It is bet you would shriek ‘OMG!’ as the lady perches on sword or glass or thali while doing so.

Rajasthan hides an endless list of these dance forms. Watching these with your eyes will take you away straight to heaven. 

How Beautiful Jaipur’s Bagru Printing Is!

What drives us to diverse places? Have you ever given a thought to it? So many interesting answers start jamming your mind if you ask your heart. Happiness, joy, bliss, ecstasy, adventure, curiosity, thrill and enriching knowledge bank will be the commonest replies. How about getting these all in one? Feeling exciting! Tour to north India has guarantee of these, I wasn’t aware of it.

To let you catch what I felt while going through visit to top 10 travel destinations in north India, you have to aboard the ship of my flashback. What should I call it less than LUCK BY CHANCE that north India excursions overwhelmed my heart with true delight! I booked Delhi tour packages for getting an interview with historical places, like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb & Akshardham Temple. But Delhi pottery tour left me twinkly eyed. After that tour, I kept on daydreaming for satisfying my thirst for more crafts from artisans. The magic of potters’ clay gripped my mind, body & soul. This strengthening desire met its end when my friends, all of sudden, rang me to inform that I had to accompany them to Pink City ‘Jaipur’.

Curiosity started ringing in me to search if there is any villa of handicrafts. My eyes asked for ‘PARTY’ while informing my brain that there was not one but hundreds of craftsmen’s villas.  Within a second, I nodded for Jaipur tour packages from Delhi to my friends. Why not should be so?  My daydreams were going to be true very soon.      

  

My dating with Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal made me fallen in love with all these places. But still, my heart was searching craftsmen’s masterpieces. Granting my request, all my friends took seat in the car and drove to Bagru. I was where the ‘Bagru’ designs get printed. What I saw there was fantastically amazing. I rubbed my eyes twice & thrice after knowing that my simple yet stylish ethnic Kurti began its journey from the very place where I was standing.  Because of that outfit, I had thousands of compliments in my pocket.

How those artisans draw delicate lining of intricate designs-it was worth watching.  Washing, harda dyeing & block printing emboss beautiful motifs on fabric. Thereafter, washing in cold water & boiling water respectively keeps the chippa community busy in this printing work.  The popularity of this centuries-old fabric printing has made its way to celebrities’ wardrobe also.

Now, I have realized what my eager heart was looking for. It’s the appealing, affordable and stylish printing of bagru.

An Awesome Day in ‘Hawa Mahal’

Have you ever got slap from wind? Astounding! Like you, I, too, was when I heard it. Well, it’s a miracle of incredible India where such happens. Rajasthan has been the hub of Rajput royals. The capital city ‘Jaipur’ has not one but so many landmarks that define the beauty of Mughal & Rajput architectures’ marriage.

I had trespassed many states in India for excursions. Booking North India tour packages had always opened gateways of north Indian sites, such as Delhi tour packages, Haridwar & Mathura tour. But this time, my curiosity was to feel the crispy punches of gusty wind. And this became possible through Jaipur tour packages from Delhi. My curious soul wanted to witness ‘HawaMahal’. But I live in Delhi.

As its name suggests as it is built. The punches of gusty winds did not let even a drop of sweat to come out of my skin pores. That’s why we call it the ‘palace of wind’. It is tremendous architecture has contribution of Lal Chand Ustad who carved red & pink sandstone to make out masterpiece.

Through 953 latticed windows (Jharokha), the wind travels making every ‘Jharokha’ its passage. Mughal & Rajput architectures fused to give the resemblance of honeycomb of beehives during the dynasty of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. But actually, it was an inspiration taken from lord Krishna’s crown.

        

Standing at the epicenter of city Jaipur, the gusts pass through multitudes of latticed windows. And at one latticed window, it was me that got its crispy slap on ear. However, the wind seemed healing & soothing but alongside, the fact behind it haunted me a lot.

Poor Queens! They had to stay completely cut off from the public or laymen. Can you ever imagine that the king of Jaipur did not wish his queens to go in open-street and got mingled with common men? How rude he was! That’s why he built this palace with so many channels of air. These provide oxygen to the suffocative life of the queens. This suffocation was of ‘purdah’ practice in which the Rajput queens had to resign to.

  

But now, the way rickshaw pullers pester there, it seems pure STALKIKNG. On the contrary, laymen’s heart is full of kindness. Every person seems ready to offer you at least water to show hospitality.

I must say Pink City Jaipur is really snazzy.   

Mesmerizing Agra Tour ….

How exciting it is to go on picnic! Since the day you come to know about touring Agra, day-dreamer begins. Fascination of seeing ‘The Taj’ strengthens into passion. Finally, the day-dream comes true. It’s one of the seven wonders in front of your eyes! OUTSTANDING, STUNNING & many more adjectives appear dwarf before its vivid elegance. 

Marvelous beauty of that ivory monument can arrest anyone’s eyes. It took four hours in covering 210 km from Delhi by drive to me. A guide picked me under Agra Tour Packages in A/c car.

It was spell bounding experience when I saw it with my own eyes.  Truly, “It’s magnificent”, as exclaimed I. This beautiful craftsmen’s masterpiece was appearing as if the milky white marble are carved to create incredible architecture. 

‘Who made it’ spat out of my mouth to the guide who was standing beside me. He was mighty Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, he responded within seconds. The king ordered it to build in the memory of his loving wife in 1630. It was a heart touching news that period Queen Mumtaz is resting there in grave for years. Witnessing it, I understood ‘How a mortal becomes an immortal’.

The astounding beauty of ‘The Taj’ stuck my eyes as if it hypnotized me. The intricate inlay interiors with the intelligent blend of Turkish, Islamic & Persian elements of architecture were gluing not only my eyes but of all who were onlookers.  The majestic view of the Taj has been staying ‘evergreen’ in my heart. Tourists can’t catch it on Friday as it’s off day.

Anyhow, as the clock struck ‘1’, we had lunch. With chewing my last morsel, I asked if our next venue will be Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb, to my guide. His nodding stamped ‘Yes’ it was.  Excitement was soaring high to watch what’s thrilling it hid. My excitement was not wrong as this tomb was one of the finest tombs of Medieval Period.  It is not more than one & half km from the Taj. It paints the picture of Jehangir’s ruling era. One of the prominent queen of Mughal empire was Nur Jahan. Her parents Mirza Ghivas & Asmat Begum were buried in cenotaphs here in peace after their ‘goodbye’ to mundane world. Well, the want to more from the pages of history was doubling in me. But the tour wrapped up & I returned with the desire to hit these places once more. 

Beauty of North India is not to be Missed

India is a diverse country and probably a country with the most amazing and distinct culture anyone would have ever experienced. It’s divided into five regions: north, west, south, east, and central; and all regions have a distinctly unique personality. And one of my favourite is Northern India; it’s a fascinating region of India which offers a variety of tourist attractions. Blessed with the holy city of Haridwar, Vrindawan, Amritsar and Uttrakhand, north India has lot to offer in terms of natural and spiritual beauty.

Known for diverse landscapes, cultures, traditions and people, northern India has so much to offer for people who want to travel in North India. From snow-capped mountains to desert & forests, rivers & lakes, streams, beautiful valleys, ancient monuments, forts & palaces, wildlife safari, yoga and retreat centers, fairs and festivals.

If you’re an adventure freak, then No doubt, North India is the best tourist destination. Where you can enjoy a variety of adventure sports here such as mountaineering, trekking, camping, river rafting, ice skiing, boating, fishing, golfing, camel safari, jeep safari and many more.

Out of the north India tour packages, Golden Triangle trip is the most famous tour of Northern India which covered three most famous destinations offer wonderful attractions which speak volumes about the rich cultural heritage of India. The first city Delhi – the capital of India is known for its mixed culture, heritage, and Mughal architecture; the second city is Agra which takes pride in its world’s famous Taj Mahal and the third city Jaipur – gives you an opportunity to witness and experience the era of royalty of Rajputana Kings. These destinations are dotted with several mesmerizing heritage monuments, each having its own glorious history, charm and legend.

If you’re travelling for the first time to India, I’d advise to hire guides when you visit the monuments or hire for a day. As much as travelling is about seeing and exploring new things, it’s also about learning and passing on the information to others. 

Top 4 North India Destinations

The diversity of India varies from North to East, East to South, South to west, and all the regions are famous for their own culture and architecture. North India remains one of the most widely popular tourist destination, mainly because of the Mughal architecture in Delhi and Agra, and Jaipur brings a unique culture of famous Rajputana Kingdom which is a must visit.

North India is considered to be the most visited part of India due to its magnificent monuments, beautiful palaces, historical locations, religious shrines, wild life, hill stations, mighty rivers and scenic landscapes. The major tourist attractions in North India are Delhi,1 Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Harayana, and Punjab. The most popular tour packages in North India is the Golden Triangle, which covers the three cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.