Situated about 10 km away from Varanasi, this is where Buddha preached his first sermon after he was enlightened at Bodhgaya. More importantly, at the museum in Sarnath is the Ashok Pillar with its four guardian lions that has been used as the independent India's national emblem. Sarnath must be visited for tranquility that is its hallmark.

The capital of Himachal Pradesh and former summer capital of British India, Shimla is the state's most important center. The town retains its colonial aura with its grand old buildings among them the stately Viceregal Lodge and charming iron lampposts. The Mall is packed with shops and eateries. The town offers some breathtaking view of snow-clad peaks.

In the heart of Kashmir valley Srinagar, spreads out on the both sides of river Jhelum. For years the valley's beauty has enticed visitor's both from within India and abroad. The city bears the hallmark of the Mughals. There are waterways with houseboats. Home to the state's handcrafted souvenir's and finely embroidered silk and wool carpets.

A place which owe s its glory to Sathya Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi where he first appeared below a neem tree absorbed in a hard penance. Believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva his teachings transcended all religions and beliefs. Today all places , persons and possessions connected with him have become objects of veneration by millions of devotees.

Siliguri is an increasingly pleasant and comfortable place for enjoying excellent drives throught the picturesque landscape with the landscape that surrounds it. A drive through the tea country around is quite invigorating.

The city was founded in 1599 by Maharaja Udai Singh and is a splash of color in the dry and arid Rajasthan tinged with the tones of local legends and lores. Here are the lakes that come as a surprise in sandy Rajasthan, and forested hills where wildlife still abounds. And in the lakes or by their edges are palaces straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the other.

15 km away this suburb of Mathura is as closely associated with Lord Krishna as Mathura. Believed to have been venue of Lord Krishna's romantic and mischievous escapades Vrindavan has hundreds of shrines and several ghats.

One of the oldest and holiest cities in India, the city is famous for its 'ghats'-sacred steps running down into the river Ganges where one can observe devotees performing their daily religious rituals. A hotbed for the sages and hermits of the country the historic city was once the center for education, art, culture and music in India.