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Agra

Located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra symbolizes the epitome of mughal style architecture. There is no better way to start your honeymoon then by a trip to Taj Mahal, the most prominent symbol of love known to mankind. Apart from the Taj Mahal, other places of interest include FatehPur Sikri, Agra fort and numerous tombs and other mughal style architectural wonders.

Delhi

The capital city of India is also one of the most important from the historical view point. Since ancient times it has been the seat of power and the ruler was Delhi was regarded s the most powerful of all .Famous historical siteds include the Qutab Minar,the longest tower in India;Jama Masjid; Red fort, which was the seat of mughal power and dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad was one of the most powerful seats of power in South India in the years gone by. At one point of time, the Nizam of Hyderabad was widely regarded as being the richest person in the world. The Golokonda fort, Char minar, Hussein Sagar Lake, Makak Masjid and Falikknauma palace merge endlessly with the new modern city of Hyderabad

Rajasthan

Rajasthan was one of the most coveted seats of power in north India during the medieval periods. Much of the cultural heritage of Rajasthan is owed to the Rajputs, a native martial race. The landscape of Rajasthan is dotted with historically important cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer Jaiselmer etc. The most prominent feature of these towns are the magnificent forts and palaces built to safeguard the rajput kingdoms.

Madhya Pradesh

Situated in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is an important cultural and historical center. The most famous historical site here is the khajuraho caves in which numerous erotic sculptures are displayed. These sculptures are a proof the advance level of sexual knowledge which the ancient Indians possessed and shows why India is known as the land of the kamasutra.Also located in Madhya Pradesh is Sanchi, an UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples, pillars and monasteries dating back to the seventh and eighth century.

Ajanta and Ellora caves, Aurangabad

 

These caves truly reflect the all accommodating nature of the ancient civilization of India. These caves contain well proportioned decorated paintings and sculptures which are widely regarded as master pieces of Buddhist religious art. Ellora caves feature a chaitya hall with a beautiful image of a Buddha set on a stupa

Orrisa

The state of Orissa is home to the Konark sun temple and the Jagananth temple. While the former is famous for its remarkable chariot shaped design, the later truly comes alive during the Puri rath yatra festival
Mahabaleshwar temple, Karnataka
It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage, located at the highest point of the western ghats.It derives its name from Lord Mahabali (lord Shiva) and is best known for the panchganaga temple and the old mahabaleshwar temple

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