North India Tours The Land Of Beauty And Culture

December 10, 2009 by scaremonger  
Filed under India

One of the most beautiful places in India, North India is known for its scenic beauty and cultural diversity. It is home to beautiful rivers, forests and hill stations as well as splendid historical, religious and cultural specimens. There are a number of tourist attractions in North India which range from pilgrimage spots, castles, and palaces, forts to wildlife reserves and hill stations which draw thousands of tourists from all over the world. By embarking on North India tours, you can visit plenty of tourist spots and experience the cultural, traditional and scenic diversity of India.

Delhi

The starting point of most North India is the city of Delhi. The capital of India, Delhi is the major transport junction of North India with the rest of the country. Delhi is also a popular tourist destination. Ranking among the oldest cities of the world, Delhi is known as a rich historical and cultural heritage. There numerous spots like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Qila, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Raj Ghat and other places of interest.

You can also visit popular shopping and dining hotspots like Chandni Chowk and witness the lively local culture. The markets and shops in the bazaars are ideal for buying a wide range of handicrafts and local artifacts while in the dining zones you can have a taste of various types of mouth watering North Indian and Mughlai delicacies.

Popular Tourist Destinations

By touring North India, you can also go to other popular tourist spots like Agra, Mandawa, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jammu, Ludhiana and Kanpur. All these places have a rich historical and cultural heritage and some of them also attract tourists for their scenic beauty.

Pilgrimage Trips

The itinerary of North India travel consists of religious and pilgrimage trips as well. Tourists can go for trips to renowned religious and pilgrimage sites like Varanasi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Amritsar and Mathura. These cities are the centers of various religions and faiths. They are famous for their religious fervor and consist of hundreds of beautiful temples and religious monuments. Some to the temples even date back to centuries. By visiting these places, one can get a feel of the religious culture and sentiment of the country.

Hill Stations

North India is also home to a lot of hill stations, most of which attract plenty of tourists from all over the world. Make trips to popular hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Chail, Ladakh, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Nainital, Gulmarg, Kasauni, Mussoorie, Ranikhet, Nainital, Badrinath, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Dehradun, Mussoorie and Bhimtal and spend some days in the lap of nature.

Most of the hill stations are also easily accessible. Adventure lovers can also indulge in plenty of sports like skiing, camping, mountain biking, hiking and trekking.

Safari Trips

If you are a nature lover or a wildlife enthusiast, you can also make safari trips in North India. There are a number of national parks, wildlife reserves and sanctuaries which form a major part of the itinerary of North India Tours. Popular wildlife reserves where you can go for safari trips are Corbett National Park, Sariska National Park, Bharatpur National Park and Ranthambore National Park.

A tour of North India is a combination of culture, heritage and scenic beauty and will give you immense pleasure.

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