The capital of India is fascinating with many complexities and contradictions, beauty and dynamism, where the past co-exists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and left their mark on the city's architecture of its monuments.

A town spreading across a 1880 sq.kms from a valley between the Himalayas in the north, the Shivalik range in the south and the Himalayan born rivers in the east and west. It is also an excellent focal point for ventures and adventures into the Garhwal Himalayas.

About 37 kms from Agra this is one of the capital cities of Emperor Akbar. The city derives its name from the fact that it was from here that Akbar marched out and conquered Gujarat in 1652.Also situated here is the tomb of the famous Sufi saint-Sheikh Salim Chisti who used to meditate here.

Gangtok meaning 'hilltop' is the capital of the north-eastern state of Sikkkim and still retains its old world charm. The quaint city boasts of a charming architectural style with pagoda like wooden houses, painted turquoise roofs and colorful bazaars.

Situated 125 km form Patna, Gaya is a place of sanctity for Jains, Hindus and Buddhists alike. Gaya has a large number of Hindu and Buddhist temples. This place is especially important as it is here that Buddha is supposed to have gotten enlightenment, the realisation of the Supreme Truth.

This sacred town marks the emergence of the Ganga into the plains. The devout believe that this is one of the four places in India upon which the nectar of immortality, amrit fell. On the zodiacal anniversary of this event, a huge religious fair, the Kumbha mela is held here every 12 years when hundreds of thousands of devotees bathe in the river Ganges.

The rose pink capital city of Rajasthan was found by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a major attraction for the first time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills crowned with forts.

Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the princely bastions of the region. Founded on what was the crossroad of the lucrative trade routes this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the velour of its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by its palaces and havelis.

Among Rajasthan's many princely settlements, Jodhpur is one of the most distinctive. Located in the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is known for its impressive fortified bastions. In this arid wilderness former rulers and merchants of Jaisalmer have built some of the most splendid residences out of sandstone. The beautiful fort, its temples, other royal palaces retaining their medieval character comprise the town's multi-faceted attractions.