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Cities of India -
It has been said that the Cities of India are more diverse than the
countries elsewhere. Each city of India has a unique culture, festivals/
dress and edification. Travel to Indian Cities to experience the
resplendent life of the people of India !!!
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India » Cities of India
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Agra is the city of the Taj
Mahal. The foundation of the present city of Agra is attributed to Raja
Badal Singh, around 1475 AD. |
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Built in 1727 by Sawai Jai
Singh-II, Jaipur was the first planned city of its time ( the earlier
planned city in northern India having been built near Taxila sometime in
the 2nd century BC ). |
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Founded by Rawal Jaisal in
1156 A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer, kept it almost untouched by
outside influences, even during the days of the British Raj. |
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A city of palaces surrounding
an artificial lake, Udaipur captures the imagination like few other
places in the world. It's perhaps most famous for its Lake Palace, built
as an island in Lake Pichola by Maharana Jagat Singh II in the mid 18th
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Khajuraho derives its name
from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) which abound a plenty in the
region.The construction of these temples began in the reign of King
Yasovarman. |
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Varanasi is famous for its "ghats",
or ceremonial stairs, lining the west bank of Ganges river running
through the city. Worshippers use the ghats for ceremonial bathing.
While some of the ghats are new, many are hundreds of years old.
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Trivandrum is the capital of
Kerala and located at south-west tip of India. It has some of the
enchanting picnic spots with Arabian sea on the west and hilly western
ghats on the east. |
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One of the oldest ports in the
country, Kochi has a number of churches, synagogues, mosques and
temples. It embraces both the faithless and faithful alike. |
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Mumbai the capital of
Maharashtra State an idle gateway to India lies in the western state of
India. The city is a leisured tourist destination, a celluloid capital
of India that treasures the palm beaches to warm your spirit in the sun
and relax your mind |
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Chennai the capital of Tamil
Nadu is also its predominate harbor and enjoys some of the marvelous
beaches in Asia. |
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Founded by Rawal Jaisal in
1156 A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer, kept it almost untouched by
outside influences, even during the days of the British Raj. |
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Hyderabad is the diverse
capital city of Andhra Pradesh embellished with gothic monuments, lush
green boulevard and bustling shopping bazaars, |
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Calcutta city, now days is
also recognized by a new name ( Kolkatta). Its rich British glory and
culture is easily perceivable on its buildings and streets adorned with
Victorian Emblem. |
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Shimla is the capital of
Himachal Pradesh perched on the northwest of Himalayas. The city is
embellished with lush green towered trees of oak and pine, fur and
rhododendron extending over an area of 12km. |
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The most holy city of Sikhs,
Amritsar City has grown into an ethereal center of Sikh culture. The
city derived its name from the water pool in Amritsar (Pool of Nectar
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Ajmer a green arcadia amidst
the vast deserts of Rajasthan was established by Aijpal Chauhan in the
year 1100 AD. Located in the foothills of `Ajaya Meru', |
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Marwar Roa Jodha, the chief of
the Rajput clique who claim to be the descendants of Lord Rama- the epic
hero of the Ramayana established this beautiful city Jodhpur in the year
1459. |
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Bikaner is a desert city
perched on a slight raised platform and girdled by an extended wall
perforated by 5 arched gates. The majestic fort built by Raja Raj Singh
in 16th century is a main source of attraction. |
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