Holidays in North India

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North India comprises essentially of the sates of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttranchal, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. No tour of the northern part of India can be complete without Delhi playing an important role in it. Delhi, in fact, with its tremendous historical, architectural and cultural heritage, is a tourist’s paradise. Starting from the lanes of the old city to the escalators of the latest malls, the capital of India offers something for everyone. Perfect especially for shoppers, the city also has a wide range of cuisine suiting each palate, cultural programs, museums, art galleries, and monuments of relevance at every nook and corner.

Moving slightly westwards we come to the states of Punjab and Haryana, states that are known for their vibrancy and energy, their colorful dances and clothes and their mouth-smacking recipes cooked in sizzling butter. Further north is Kashmir, described aptly as a paradise on earth. Surrounded by its snow-capped mountain rangers, swaying conifers, flowing steams and apple-laden trees this is a land where one truly forgets all existence other than the present moment and its beauty.

The north also includes India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh, the hill state of Himachal Pradesh and the newly created Uttaranchal. Each one of these states is replete with innumerous locations to visit, sights to wonder at and experiences to go through. One of the most important tourist spots of the world, the Taj Mahal, is in fact located in Agra that is a part of this geographical unit. One can also visit Varanasi, the holy city on the banks of the river Ganges, believed to be one of the most addictive in the world. The hill cities of Uttaranachal and Himachal offer exquisite beauty that remains relatively untouched by the metropolitan influences more commonly found in the bigger cities.

Towards the west we have the state of Rajasthan with its desert cities and fascinating atmosphere. Rajasthan is believed to be one of the most fascinating experiences that one can have, especially because of its contrast between the arid and the fertile. Once here you will witness vibrant colours and dangling jewelry worn by the locals offset by the barren landscape of shifting sands and outspread dunes.

All the states of north India are accompanied by an extremely rich sense of history going back over centuries of indigenous and foreign rule. This heritage is evidenced by grand palaces and forts that amaze through their sheer opulence, richness and intricate carvings. The architectural spendour of these monuments is in fact a matter of pride to all who are a part of this wonderful and inspiring nation.

Apart from the architectural styles, the states of north also offer diversity in music, dance forms ranging from the elegant kathak of Uttar Pradesh to the vigorous and dynamic bhangra of Punjab, the wanwunn of Kashmir to the folk strains of Rajasthan. Each city also offers various objects that can be bought and cherished since handicrafts and traditional artifacts are a part and parcel of the culture of the people here.

North India is a maze of fascinating experiences that wait to meet you at each turn. Visit it, experience it, feel it, and it is only then that you will understand its magic!