Location: Lies in the
upper part of India in the foothills of Himalayas.
Main attractions: Taj Mahal, Wild Life National Parks and
Monuments.
Famous Places: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Chandigarh, Nanital
etc.
States of North India Information
Northern part of India is enriched with different cultures religions,
marvelous monuments, immense wildlife parks and sanctuaries, holy rivers,
majestic Himalayas, and diversified climate conditions. The whole of north
India borders countries like Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bhutan from
northwest to northeast.
Delhi
Delhi, the capital city of India is used as a gateway to reach other parts
of the county. Being ruled by successive densities Delhi treasures some of
the majestic monuments built from 12th century onward, the Red Fort, Qutab
Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Parliament House, President’s
House, Bahai Temple are worth visiting sight. It also houses number of
gratifying museums. The most important ones are National Museum, National
Gallery of Modern Art, Rail Museum and Gandhi Museum.
Tourist Places: Red
Fort,
India Gate,
Jama Masjid and Museums.
Jammu & Kashmir
The Kashmir, northernmost state of India, comprises of 3 main regions,
their languages and their religions. Ladakh, located on a high altitude
observes the temperatures decreasing to minus 40 degrees Celsius in winter.
Kashmir is the romantic valley more known for its shikares, flower gardens
and carpets is a unique paradox on the earth. It snows in winter and
sunshine from April to November and the third region in the valley is Jammu,
its climatic conditions are just like plains of northern India.
Tourist Places: Srinagar,
Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonemarg, Khilanmarg, Kargil and
Leh.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh another mountain state in north India have a kaleidoscope
tableau of fortunes of vigorous snowy peaks and charming evergreen valleys,
shinning streams and dense forests, rivers, meadows and cultivated land.
Dharamsala, home to Dalai Lama a Buddhist monk lies on the foothills of
Dhauladhar mountain which haunch the valley. Himachal valleys also abode of
cities like Simla, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Kinnaur, know for their heritage,
panorama, edification and art.
Tourist Places: Dalhousie,
Chamba ,
Dharamsala, Jwalamukhi
Temple, Chamunda Devi, Palampur,
Kullu-Manali,
Kinnaur and
Simla.
Utter Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh one of the densely populated states of India lies in the
foothills of Himalaya. It treasures holy rivers of India, vast Ganges plain
and powerful Himalayas. Some of the most sacred cities of Utter Pradesh are
Varanasi, Allahabad where the sacred river flows. The state is also famous
for Buddhist pilgrims in Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first
sermon.
Tourist Places: Mathura,
Agra,
Varanasi, Lucknow , Allahabad and
Taj Mahal.
Rajasthan
Rajesthan, India’s Desert State is known for its princely kingdoms,
forts and palace hotels. Northwest of the Aravallis ranges lies
Jodhpur,
Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner the
most enchanting regions in the desert. It is also the home of desert plains
and the shifting sand dunes of the great
Thar Desert.
Some of the popular crafts of Rajesthan are, Meenakari, Jewelry, Ivory, Lac
and Glass, Sandalwood, Hand Printing fabrics, mirror work costumes etc.
Tourist Places:
Jaipur, Ajmer/Pushker,
Udaipur and Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary.
Punjab
Punjab is also known as the ‘Land of the Five Rivers’, is famous
for its green flourishing fields watered by a network of canals. Punjab was
one of the first places in India where Green Revolution took place. Much of
Punjab came under Pakistan after the partition of India in 1947. The most
distinctive Punjabis are the Sikhs, who were given a combative identity by
their worshiped gurus who counter the Mughal rule.
Punjab, with an integrated cultural heritage is a treasure trowel for an
enthusiastic tourist. The land of the divine gurus not only boast of ancient
structures but throbs with historical epitome.
Tourist Places: Amritsar, Chandigarh, Patiala.
Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal is the one of the new state of Indian that came into existence
on 9th November 2000, when it got separated from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
This bewitching hilly state consists of Garhwal and Kumaon regions. The
state is adorned with shining snow capped peaks, which rank among the most
majestic mountains of the India. The exquisite hill stations like Nainital,
Almora, Ranikhet and Kausani have a charisma of their own. The Corbett
National Park, one of the best wild reserves of the country is located near
Nainital.
Tourist Places: Almora, Badrinath, Chamoli,
Jim Corbett National Park,
Gangotri,
Haridwar,
Rishikesh, Hem Kund, Kasauni and
Joshimath.
Mode of Transport
North India comprises of some of the major cities of India including
capital state Delhi, therefore travelling is not at all a problem. In fact
North India is very well connected by Air, Rail and Road transport.
