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Tourist Places in Rajasthan

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Jaipur Rajasthan's beautiful  Pink City Jaipur,  was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city areimportant attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city,  Jaipur 's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture. Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur the  capital of Rajasthan  is popularly known as the  Pink City  with broad avenues and spacious gardens. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in  magnificent forts  and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, poss...

Incredible Places to Visit in Agra

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Agra Red Fort  A stunning set of monuments, the Agra Fort or the  Agra Red Fort  is a  World Heritage Site . The majestic fort is located in the beautiful Indian city of  Agra in Uttar Pradesh . Agra is home to many architectural marvels of the Mughal Empire and boasts of two more World Heritage Sites including  the Taj Mahal  and  Fatehpur Sikri . Known to many as  Red Fort of Agra  or Fort Rouge owing to the lavish use of red sandstone, the enclosure houses several sites and structures that display royal Mughal architectural heritage and splendor. Some of the exquisite structures that deserve a mention are: Sheesh Mahal - Literally meaning ' Glass Palace ' it was the royal dressing room adorned by tiny mirror-like glass-mosaic decorations on the walls. The Diwan-i-Am  - Which was used as a communications ground between the public and the aristocracy and once housed the Peacock Throne. Diwan-i-Khas  - A hall of ...

Things to Do in Winter in India

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With a string of holidays and a list of  festivals and fairs,  winters in India are marked by vacations to plan your year around, a dreamy beach holiday, hill stations resembling postcard sceneries and its southern tips and desserts welcoming all its visitors that had been shying away till now given their generous humidity and temperatures. Here is a list of 10 Places To Visit In Winter In India. 1. Lakshadweep Experience the quintessential island temperature, splash in the azure water, explore the beautiful coral reefs, and enjoy the myriad of water sports at the white sandy beaches of Lakshadweep. Though it is a year-round  travel destination , but what make it as one of the best  winter destinations in India  is its pleasing weather particularly in this season. And what is more? You would not mind a sun-tan in winters. 2. Kerala   As the monsoon departs, the natural grandeur of  Kerala  reaches its zenith. The...