North India Tourism
North India represents a bewitching cultural kaleidoscope-a land of endless discovery that has mesmerized travelers since ages. From the picturesque hill stations to vast mystical plains of Ganges, from the wildlife sanctuaries to the desert landscape, from the snow clad Himalayas to the architectural heritage, all this and much more accounts for the stupendous popularity of North India Tourism.
The various states that come within the purview of North India are Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Golden Triangle, comprising of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra accounts for the major share of tourism in North India. Northern India is indeed painted in myriad hues that makes travel to this region so popular and interesting. Northern India truly represents the soul of India.
The major tourist attractions of North India are:
Jammu and Kashmir
Comprising of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, the region is popular with tourists because of its mesmerizing beauty and the scenic towns of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam. Besides cruising in a houseboat in Dal Lake, you can also go on pilgrimage tours to Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Cave as well as witness the charming monasteries of Ladakh.
Himachal Pradesh
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is mainly due to the presence of Himalayas, which makes this region a beautiful hill-station destination as well as a haven for adventure tours as there are opportunities galore for trekking, mountaineering, river rafting and paragliding.
Punjab
Punjab is most famous for its Sikh Holy Shrine- the Golden Temple. Witness the boisterous folk dances of Punjab as you flit from one city of Punjab to another. See the historic buildings and scenic spots of Patiala and Pathankot and buy yarns of cloth and sturdy sport goods from the cities of Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Phagwara
Haryana
Haryana is home to the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary where you can spend a lovely time looking out for exotic birds. Also buy exquisite handcrafted items during the annual Suraj Kund Mela. For a quick weekend getaway, the he hill station of Panchkula is ideal.
Delhi
Being the capital city of India, Delhi has always been a major travel hub. Tourism in Delhi has prospered due to the presence of architectural highlights such as Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and numerous others. Delhi is also home to some of the glamorous malls that co-exist with the markets of the yester year such as the Chandni Chowk Market which makes shopping in Delhi a unique experience indeed.
Rajasthan
The exotic state of Rajasthan is a tourist hub for its spell binding forts and palaces that form the core of tourist attraction of Rajasthan. Witness the splendid Amber Fort, Chanwa Luni Fort, Meherangarh Fort and Numerous others while joining the locals in their colorful festivals such as Desert Festival and the Teej Festival. You can also enjoy adventurous tours in the wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan.
Uttaranchal
On tours to Uttaranchal, you can combine a hill-station holiday, a pilgrimage tour as well as adventurous activities for a truly memorable vacation. Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital are some of the picturesque hill stations of Uttaranchal while the river Ganga flowing through Haridwar and Rishikesh make them holy places.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh figures on all tourist itineraries as it is home to the ethereal Taj Mahal in Agra. The city of Agra is most frequented in Uttar Pradesh for its myriad tourist attractions. Other important cities from the point of view of tourism in Uttar Pradesh are Mathura, Varanasi, Lucknow, Allahabad and Sarnath.
Bihar
Bihar is best known for its Buddhist monasteries and the most visited place in Bihar is Bodhgaya, as it is renowned as the site where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment and moksha.
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