5 Exotic Locales of Northern India
Posted on March 24, 2008 in Travel by Prarthna
India is a vibrant country with exotic locales, landscapes and cultures. Northern India for instance holds a kaleidoscope of adventures and discoveries you can enfold all by yourself. So whether it is the ice-capped Himalayas or the moisture laden indo-gangetic plains which provide the most fertile ground for harvest and agriculture, Northern India has it all.
5 Exotic Locales of Northern India
Some 5 exotic locales of Northern India include the following:
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh with its vast green stretches and the gurgling flow of rivers has stolen all regards with respect to beauty and abundance of nature. Owing to the dominance of a rich culture heritage left behind by the rich Aryan culture, Himachal Pradesh has emerged as cultural destination too. The most popular places to visit in Himachal are Simla, Chamba, Dharamsala, Kangra, Dalhousie and Manali.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan embraces within itself majestic forts and palaces of ancient Rajput kings. In addition, desert safaris on camels, jeeps, horses and elephants are common.
Entertainment in the form of folk lore, dances and desert trips are what you could look forward to. Some popular cities to visit in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer and Jaisalmer.
Uttar Pradesh
This state is widely known for its diverse terrain and cultures with Taj Mahal being the landmark of chiseled finesse. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is enriched with forts, palaces and educational institutions that are thriving since the ancient colonial times. Varanasi should be the next popular place to visit owing to its rich cultural dominanace. Varanasi is famous for its handicrafts, carpet weaving, brassware, silks and music.
Uttranchal
Uttranchal was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 2000. This state makes Northern India proud of its fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains, wild life, green hills and lakes. The most popular places to visit in Uttranchal include Nainital, Ranikhet, Dehradun, Mussoire, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Badrinath. This state is an absolutely promising feast for the eyes and holds much in terms of adventure like - river rafting, trekking, camping, skiing and much more to explore.
Punjab
Punjab is an agriculture-flourishing state. With industrialization setting in, Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab has given birth to a robust service-oriented culture. The city of Chandigarh has been regarded as one of the best planned cities of all times. What draws people to Punjab is the Golden Temple, a highly religious abode for the Sikh community.
Northern India lets you take a breath of everything you would wish for - adventure, thrills, culture, music, dance, hot desert trips, chilly climbs and lots more. Get your hands on an exciting package and earn a trip to Northern India.
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