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Rajasthan & the North

India has been influenced by its many conquerors as much as by its own people, and nowhere exemplifies this more than the colourful desert state of Rajasthan.

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  • Agra
  • Ahmedabad
  • Aurangabad
  • Barli
  • Bhainsrogarh
  • Bharatpur and Keoladeo Ghana National Park
  • Bikaner
  • Bundi
  • Chambal Sanctuary
  • Chhatra Sagar
  • Chittorgarh
  • Delhi
  • Deogarh
  • Devigarh
  • Dungapur
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Gulbarga
  • Gwalior
  • Jaipur
  • Jaisalmer
  • Jodhpur
  • Khajuraho
  • Kumbalgarh
  • Little Rann of Kutch National Park
  • Maheshwar
  • Mount Abu
  • Nagaur
  • Narlai
  • Nimaj
  • Orchha
  • Pokaran
  • Pushkar
  • Ramathra
  • Ranthambhore National Park
  • Rohet
  • Samode
  • Sasan Gir National Park
  • Shahpura
  • Udaipur
  • Varanasi
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    • Agra
    • With shimmering marble domes and towers reflecting in landscaped pools, the Taj Mahal is Agra's highlight and the world's greatest monument to love. Cool and white by moonlight, its elegant façade is at its best glowing pearlescent pink at dawn, but at any time of day this iconic building never fails to take your breath away.
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    • Ahmedabad
    • The major city in Gujarat, Ahmedabad is large and bustling. The old city is divided into numerous 'pols' with gates marking neighbourhood boundaries, while the narrow streets hide beautifully carved wooden temples, havelis and smaller houses.
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    • Aurangabad
    • The present town of Aurangabad was founded during the heyday of the Mogul emperors, and today it is known primarily as the most convenient base for exploring the Ajanta and Ellora caves.
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    • Aurangabad
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    • Barli
    • A small village in the district of Ajmer in Rajasthan, Barli is typical of small rural settlements in this region of India, with narrow streets that are full of life.
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    • Barli
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    • Bhainsrogarh
    • Bhainsrorgarh is a fortified outpost of the kingdom of Mewar (also know as the Udaipur Kingdom, in south Rajasthan). It is located 235km northeast of Udaipur and 300km southwest of Jaipur.
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    • Bharatpur and Keoladeo Ghana National Park
    • The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is arguably India's most spectacular bird sanctuary. Close to Agra, this small park was created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur to hold duck shoots but later became a sanctuary and now attracts an abundance of birdlife.
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    • Bharatpur and Keoladeo Ghana National Park
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    • Bikaner
    • Once a major centre in the cross-desert caravan trade, the medieval city of Bikaner remains very atmospheric. Although it lacks any real luxury accommodation options, Bikaner makes an excellent stopping off point for those venturing out to Jaisalmer or on the way to Jodhpur.
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    • Bikaner
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    • Bundi
    • A real hidden gem in Rajasthan’s crown jewels, Bundi is dominated by the imposing Taragarh Fort, dating back to 1354, and Bundi Palace, which is built into the hillside with the blue houses of the town spreading out below.
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    • Chambal Sanctuary
    • Only 70 kilometres from Agra, the Chambal Sanctuary is a land that has retained its unique landscapes, rugged charm and rare wildlife. The valley is fast emerging as an exciting new destination, given its unique and unpolluted habitat and the consequent rich diversity of life forms that it supports.
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    • Chhatra Sagar
    • Chhatra Sagar is a hundred-year old reservoir set in 1400 acres of privately owned farmland, which has been worked by the same family for many generations.
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    • Chhatra Sagar
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    • Chittorgarh
    • Only two and a half hours from Udaipur, the huge hilltop complex of Chittorgarh dominates its surroundings. Today much of the fort is still standing and includes so many ruins that it takes at least half a day to fully explore.
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    • Delhi
    • Many tours will start and finish in Delhi, India's bustling capital. On the surface it is very much a symbol of modern India - contemporary and developing, but scattered throughout the city lie testaments to Delhi's intriguing past. The vast Red Fort and the Jama Masjid Mosque are some of the architectural splendours of northern India.
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    • Delhi
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    • Deogarh
    • Deogarh is a small town set in wonderful surroundings. It is home to a 200 year-old fort and beautiful lake, which features an island filled with ancient tombs and a ruined temple. Take time to wander through the narrow streets of the town to see the small shops and market stalls.
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    • Devigarh
    • Devigarh overlooks the small village of Delwara and is located 28km northeast of Udaipur, a convenient and scenic 45 minute drive from the city. There are four 14th century Jain Temples and a visit provides the opportunity to experience village life in Rajasthan.
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    • Devigarh
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    • Dungapur
    • Dungapur, otherwise known as the City of Hills, was founded in the 13th century, nestled into the southern part of the Aravalli hills. The original palace, the Juna Mahal, was built as a rural retreat by the ruling Rajputs, and constructed with crenulated walls, turrets and narrow passageways as a means of defence.
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    • Fatehpur Sikri
    • Fatehpur Sikri is a quiet town 26 miles to the west of Agra, used for scarcely 20 years as the court of the Emperor Akbar and then, in the 16th century, abandoned to the elements. Highlights include the Royal Palace and Audience Hall.
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    • Fatehpur Sikri
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    • Gulbarga
    • The founding capital of the Bahmani dynasty, Gulbarga remains a predominantly Muslim town with many of its once magnificent buildings now in ruins, with the exception of the marble tomb complex of Dargah - well worth a visit.
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    • Gulbarga
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    • Gwalior
    • Though it dates back to the 8th century, most of Gwalior's huge fort was constructed in the 15th century, a vast complex that encompasses several interesting temples, ruined palaces and the exclusive Scindia boarding school. Exploring the deserted Man Singh Palace is a definite highlight.
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    • Gwalior
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    • Jaipur
    • Jaipur, known as the Pink City because of its brightly-painted stone buildings, is a lively and bustling place founded in 1727. The City Palace houses an excellent, if somewhat eclectic, museum, and the magnificent Amber Palace lies on top of a hill just outside the city.
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    • Jaipur
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    • Jaisalmer
    • The golden city of Jaisalmer rises like a mirage from the flat expanses of the Thar Desert. The thick walls of the fort enclose a maze of narrow streets and a walking tour gives an excellent insight into a way of life seemingly little changed for centuries.
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    • Jaisalmer
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    • Jodhpur
    • Set on a steep rocky outcrop, Jodhpur's fort provides an outstanding vantage point overlooking the sprawling blue and whitewashed houses scattered below. The Meherangarh Fort, or 'Majestic Fort', is one of the most impressive in Rajasthan.
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    • Jodhpur
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    • Khajuraho
    • Dating back to the Chandela dynasty, this complex of 21 exquisite stone-carved temples is mainly famed for its Kama Sutra decorations. Intricate carvings from the 10th and 11th centuries cover every pillar from plinth to spire, the most famous, the erotic figures.
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    • Khajuraho
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    • Kumbalgarh
    • The drive to Kumbalgarh Fort is spectacular, winding through idyllic rural scenes where women dressed in colourful saris work the wheat fields or plough and draw water with oxen.
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    • Kumbalgarh
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    • Little Rann of Kutch National Park
    • The Little Rann of Kutch is a featureless expanse of flat land. Comprised mostly of low-lying salt marsh known as the sea bed, this saline wilderness is dotted with islands known as beyts where coarse grasses, acacia and scrub spring up in the monsoon season.
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    • Little Rann of Kutch National Park
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    • Maheshwar
    • Set on the banks of the wide blue Narmada River lies the relaxing little town of Maheshwar, dominated by the 18th century fort and temples.
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    • Maheshwar
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    • Mount Abu
    • Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu is situated in the wooded Aravalli Hills and spread around one side of Lake Nakki, 1,720 metres above sea level.
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    • Mount Abu
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    • Nagaur
    • Nagaur is a small city in central Rajasthan in between Jodhpur and Bikaner.
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    • Nagaur
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    • Narlai
    • Narlai, a 15th century village located in the Pali District of Rajasthan, makes a convenient base for exploring the local countryside, as well as for visiting Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Jain temples at Ranakpur.
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    • Narlai
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    • Nimaj
    • Nimaj is a tranquil hideaway in the heart of the Aravalli Hills, an excellent place to relax and unwind during a tour of Rajasthan.
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    • Nimaj
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    • Orchha
    • The sleepy 16th century town of Orchha is beautifully set in the forest along the banks of the Betwa River, with the ochre spires of the cenotaphs, temples and ramparts of the Jehangir Mahal Fort Palace rising above a boulder-strewn landscape.
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    • Orchha
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    • Pokaran
    • Pokaran is a clean, sleepy town centred around a small vegetable market where the local people are intrigued by visitors.
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    • Pokaran
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    • Pushkar
    • Every November, the normally tranquil lakeside town of Pushkar changes completely thanks to the camel festival. At other times of the year the character is very different as the small town welcomes pilgrims who come to pay their respects by the sacred lake at the heart of the town.
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    • Ramathra
    • Ramathra lies between two of India's most well known wildlife reserves; Ranthambhore National Park and the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur.
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    • ranthambhore national park
    • Ranthambhore National Park
    • Ranthambhore derives its name from a 10th century fort that sits high on a craggy outcrop and now remains one of the best places to view tigers in the wild, despite reports showing a declining population.
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    • Rohet
    • Less than an hour’s scenic drive from Jodhpur, the village of Rohet is a convenient place to stop on the way to or from Udaipur. It has long been popular with travellers and writers seeking a peaceful place to relax or pen a few lines.
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    • Rohet
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    • Samode
    • Samode is ideal for gentle walks through atmospheric streets and alleys, discovering artisans’ workshops where traditional crafts, textile printing and miniature painting are still practiced.
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    • Samode
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    • Sasan Gir National Park
    • Sasan Gir is unique in being the last remaining home of the Asiatic lion. In 1980 this sanctuary was set up to protect the lion and its habitat, and since its initiation the number of lion have increased from under 200 to an estimated 286.
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    • Shahpura
    • Halfway between both Jaipur and Udaipur, Shahpura enjoys a wonderful setting in the plains surrounded by numerous lakes dug by the ancestors of the current land owners to bring water to the area.
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    • Udaipur
    • Still ruled by a much-respected Maharaja whose magnificent City Palace forms the heart of the city, Udaipur is one of the most impressive cities in Rajasthan.
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    • Udaipur
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    • Varanasi
    • A place of pilgrimage since time immemorial, the holy city of Varanasi is set on the banks of the sacred river Ganges.
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The iconic Taj Mahal is Agra's highlight

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{9E24646C-C4BA-4F60-BF85-B33BD950256A}Delhi

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Marvel at some magnificent architect from a bygone era

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{113786CC-9DBB-496C-A84D-E6B244746265}Jaipur

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Known as the Pink City because of its brightly-painted stone buildings

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A place of pilgrimage since time immemorial

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