OthersUttar Pradesh

For more general information on Uttar Pradesh (Economy, History, Demographics, etc.), please refer to the Uttar Pradesh Wiki... More...

OthersAndhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh was created by combining the Telugu speaking portions of the State of Madras with the State of Hyderabad.  Sometimes referred to as the "Rice Bowl" of India, Andhra Pradesh has two major rivers flowing through it - the Krishn... More...

OthersArunachal Pradesh

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OthersHimachal Pradesh

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OthersMadhya Pradesh

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DestinationsAgra

Agra, situated on the west bank of the Yamuna River, 200 kms south east of Delhi, was the capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th century.  Agra is on the "must see" list for any Indian or foreign tourists given the number of arch... More...

Monuments & TemplesAgra Fort

Standing next to, and often overshadowed by Agra's better known Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is nevertheless a beautiful monument with a rich and colorful history.

Construction of the Agra Fort was begun by Emperor Akbar from 1565 to 1573, o... More...

DestinationsAllahabad

Allahabad is the land of the holy confluence of religion, history and culture. Legend has it that Lord Brahma chose Allahabad for the 'Prakishta Yagna', on which the three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, would flow in a q... More...

DestinationsAmritsar

The spiritual heart of the Sikh community, Amritsar is perhaps one of India's most important junctions – connected to the rest of India by the 500 year old Grand Trunk Road on its east and Pakistan through the Wagah Border on its west. In ... More...

DestinationsBharatpur

The city of Bharatpur in Rajasthan was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733.  Located in north-west Rajasthan, Bharatpur is very close to the border of Uttar Pradesh and thus has become a quick get-a-away for the residents of Delhi. I... More...

FestivalsBuddha Purnima

Buddha, is one of the greatest spiritual teachers whose message has traveled far and wide and captured the hearts and minds of millions of people all over the world. Buddha Purnima has a three fold significance as it celebrates his birth, death ... More...

National Parks & WildlifeBuxa National Park

Buxa National Park started as the Buxa Tiger Sanctuary in 1982.  It was declared a National Park in 1992.

West Bengal, India

Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal near the border... More...

OthersChhattisgarh

The state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1st November 2000, with Raipur as its capital, by separating sixteen Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of central state of India, Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh is also bordered by Andhra Pradesh... More...

Monuments & TemplesFatehpur Sikri

Built by Emperor Akbar in honor of the Sufi Saint, Salim Chisti, Fatehpur Sikri was briefly the capital of the Mughal empire and is regarded as Akbar’s crowning architectural legacy. 

The city is one of the finest, and bes... More...

FestivalsGanga Mahotsav

Ganga Mahotsav is a cultural festival that is specific to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).  The festival celebrates the various facets of this holy river. The Ganges is a symbol of religious purity and is one of the five important rivers of India.... More...

DestinationsGarhmukteshwar

Located on the banks of the Ganga, 70 km from Ghaziabad and 130 km from Delhi, is the holy city of Garhmukteshwar. Highly revered by Hindu pilgrims, the city of Garhmukteshwar receives throngs of devotees who come for a holy dip in the river Gan... More...

National Parks & WildlifeGir Forest National Park

The Asiatic Lion - the only free roaming and wild lions in the world outside of Africa.

Gir Forest National Park, in peninsular Gujarat, is home to a thriving population of the Asiatic Lions - the only place in the world, outside of Af... More...

FestivalsGuru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is the celebration of the birthday of the Sikh guru 'Shri Guru Ravidas'. He was born in 15th century in a poor family consisdered as untouchable as per the social order prevailing in those days. He dedicated h... More...

DestinationsGwalior

Situated on the northern most tip of the state, with convenient access to Agra and Delhi, Gwalior is a perfect starting point to discover Madhya Pradesh if one is visiting from the north.  Gwalior's skyline is dominated by the massive and b... More...

FestivalsHoli

The spring festival of Holi is a festival of colors. Celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun (February/March) according to the Hindu calendar, Holi was meant to welcome spring and gain the blessings of Gods for good harvests. More...