The Heritage Walk in Agra has the options of either the Mughal Walk or the Colonial Walk. In the Mughal Walk, the visitor can see monuments which are rich in architectural heritage, walk through the lanes and by-lanes where handicraft items are made, and get a feel of the trad...
Bareilly is located along the Ramganga in the geographical region of Rohilkhand. The city is also known as Nath nagari (Land of Lord Shiva), Zari nagari and historically as Sanjashya (where the Buddha descended from Tushita to earth). It is a centre for furniture production, wood...
It is famed in Hindu mythology and the epic Ramayana as the place where Lord Ram and Sita spent many years of their exile. This holy town along the Mandakini river is spread over U.P. and Madhya Pradesh. Visitors say that they could feel the tranquility and peace of mind as soo...
About 40 km from Varanasi is this unique mix of religion, history and nature. The forests in the Vindhya ranges along the Ganga are ideal for a day’s trek. The imposing Chunar Fort along the Ganga is a marvellous sight....
Uttar Pradesh played a crucial role in the establishment and expansion of British rule in India. The British East India Company came into contact with the Awadh rulers during the reign of third Nawab of Awadh. There is no doubt that the history of Uttar Pradesh has run concurrent...
A renowned shrine of Sufi Saint Haji Waris Ali Shah about 25 km from Lucknow. The impressive shrine attracts devotees of all communities. An annual fair is organized here which in November is a perfect example of universal brotherhood....
Dhamek Stupa is the most noticeable structure in Sarnath, near Varanasi. It is one of the most prominent Buddhist structures in India. The Dhamek Stupa was built in 500 CE to replace an earlier structure commissioned by the great Mauryan king Ashoka in 249 BCE. The Dhamek Stup...
Perched atop a rocky ridge, 37 KM West of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri came into being four centuries ago when Emperor Akbar, not yet 28 years old, set out to build the first planned city in Indo-Islamic architecture. The plan was started with great vigour but abandoned a decade later. ...
In Lucknow, two famous structures of the Nawabi era are: Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara. Asafi Imambara (Bara Imambara) This large structure was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and is one of the architectural wonders of that era. Its central hall is said to be the lar...
Jhansi is the gateway to the legendary Bundelkhand region known for tales of valour and courage. It is linked with the legend of Rani Laxmibai who at the age of 22 had led freedom fighters against the British. A picturesque town overseen by the majestic Jhansi Fort, it also has...
Jhansi is the gateway to the legendary Bundelkhand region known for valour and courage. It was a stronghold of the Chandela kings but lost its glory after the downfall of the dynasty in 12th century. It rose to prominence again in the 17th century under King Bir Singh Judeo of Or...
About 280 km from Jhansi, close to Banda, the ancient Fort of Kalinjar had strategic importance during medieval times. The Kalinjar Fort, situated at a height of 700 ft, is a veritable historical treasure house. The picturesque Vindhya ranges give it a charm which will linger i...
This is the holy place where Prince Siddharth grew up as a child. It is identified with the present day township of Piprahwa in Siddharthanagar district. Devotees feel transported thousands of years back to an era when young Prince Siddharth renounced all worldly riches and ple...
About 60 km from Prayagraj, this is believed to be the place where Buddha delivered many sermons. Renowned as a centre of higher learning for Buddhists, it is believed to be among the most prosperous cities of those times. Excavations have revealed ruins of an Ashokan Pillar, a...
A large historical garden in which tombs of Shah Begum, Jahangir's Rajput wife; Khusro Mirza, Jahangir's eldest son and Nithar Begum and Jahangir's daughter are located. It was also associated with the freedom struggle of India....
About Kushinagar It attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. In the uniquely designed Mahaparinirvana temple is a huge statue of the reclining Buddha, excavated in 1876. The monuments here are clustered in three groups – the Nirvana si...
About Lucknow Lucknow was the epicentre of the 1857 War of Independence, and much before that, it was the seat of a line of nawabs who gave the city its unique identity. Literature, cuisine, performing arts and tehzeeb put Lucknow a cut above the rest – and the world...
It is small town known for its myriad lakes and temples situated on hills and valleys. The impregnable hilltop fort and the man-made lakes built by Chandela kings are engineering feats. Ballads praise its days of glory and narrate the inspiring saga of Alha and Udal, the two le...
Mathura and Vrindavan are the fabled twin cities of Braj Bhumi. Amidst the mesmerizing temples, music, art and dances, the legend of Lord Krishna comes alive every day. Charkula dance, Raasleela and the renowned Mathura Museum will keep you asking for more....
Baba Augharh Nath Temple (Kali Paltan Mandir) The Temple situated in Meerut Cantt. area is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is said that for the first time the spark of First War for Independent India, 1857 took place here and then it raged into a flame. Soldiers of the Kali Paltan, a p...
Prayagraj Prayagraj is crowned in ancient scriptures as ‘Prayag’, ‘Prayagraj’ or ‘Teertharaj’ and is considered the holiest of pilgrimage centres of India. The Kumbh held in every six years and Mahakumbh in every 12 years at Prayagraj (Sangam) are the larg...
Legend says that Lord Buddha descended here after giving sermon to his mother in heaven. It is identified with Basantpur village on the bank of Kali river in Farrukhabad district. Emperor Ashoka erected a pillar here with an elephant capital to mark this holy spot....
Just 10 km away from Varanasi, this is where lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment. The great Dhamekh Stupa and its ruins still reverberate with the Buddha’s teachings. The smooth glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 B.C. m...
Shravasti has been identified with the remains at Saheth-Maheth, situated on the banks of the river Rapti. It was the capital of ancient Kosala kingdom and is sacred to the Buddhists because it is here that Lord Buddha performed the greatest of his miracles to confound the Tirthi...
Agra’s Taj Mahal represents the culmination of Mughal architecture in all its refinement and aesthetic delights. Emperor Shah Jahan built it as a fabulous memorial of refined elegance and superb craftsmanship for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj not only incorporates and ...
About Varanasi A visit to this legendary city will be among the most moving trips you'll ever make. Regarding the creation of Kashi, it is mentioned in the Shiv Purana that the Advaita Parameshwara, who was engrossed in his non-duality, had a desire to become another form. ...
Situated on the bank of the Ganga near Mirzapur amid the Vindhya hills it is a sacred pilgrimage site. The Shaktipeeth of goddess Vindhyavasini is supposed to be the abode of divine power and blessings....
This is the place where Lord Krishna played his flute and performed leelas. It is immortalised in the poems of Meerabai, Surdas and Vallabhacharya. The Rangaji temple, an amalgam of Rajput and South Indian architecture, is the largest temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Banke...
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