Patna has a history which goes back well over two million and is situated on the banks of river Ganges. The city has been the capital of many kingdoms. The city is the starting point for those interested in visiting places of Buddhist importance such as Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya as well as the southern regions of the state.

This one time capital of the Marathas is associated with warrior king Shivaji. This satellite town of Mumbai is gaining importance as several Mumbai based companies are moving here. Located in the Sahyadri hills, it is called the 'Queen Of Deccan'. Its hilly environs and salubrious climate lures many a tourist.

A gorgeous lake-side town 200 kms to the west of Kathmandu, Pokhara has magnificent terrain replete with rivers, country lush greenery of Nepalese green hills and glimpses of the Himalayas.

Abode of Lord Jagannatha, literally the Lord of the world, this city located in the state of Orissa is the holiest of holy places of India. Puri is the city of colorful festivals, most famous for the 'Rath Yatra', annual festival of chariots at the beginning of monsoons which attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims.

The headquarters of the union territory of Pondicherry comprising of other French states of Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe. Still retaining the quaint charm of a French village today the city is famous for Aurobindo ashram and Auroville situated here.

Pilgrims flock to this gorge-centered town,40 km from Dehradun, where the river Ganges pours out of Himalayas. Ashrams or religious retreat centers rise in wooden slopes offering lessons in meditation and treatment for a variety of stress induced ailments using ancient medical techniques of Ayurveda. It has also grown into an organizational base for enthusiasts seeking challenges of adventure sports in the relatively undiscovered heights of Garhwal Himalayas.

One of the holiest places for Hindus, Rameswaram is a an important destination for the pilgrims. It is an island hallowed by the 'Ramayana', a devotee who visits Varanasi is expected to visit this place to gain full fruit of his prayers.

Rajgir was the ancient capital of the Magadha Kings. The city is said to one of the favorites of Lord Buddha who often came here. Rajgir is an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus as a temple complex here is dedicated to the sun God.

Beautifully sculpted Jain temples built in the 15th century are the highlights of this place. There are 1,444 pillars in the temples and none of them are similarly carved. Ranakpur is 39 km from Udaipur and easily approachable by rail and road tracks.

Located at above 1800 mts above sea level this quaint hill town offers an interesting mix of hill and military cultures. Ranikhet has forests of oak and pine, and is a fine place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas, from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east.