"Where Culture Echoes, Tradition Speak, Beauty Enthralls and Diversity Delights - This is India!"

India's amazing diversity offers you everything you could ever want in a holiday. From the moment that you set foot in India to be greeted by a graceful "Namaste", a gesture that denotes both welcome and respect, you are on the way to one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of land escapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, golden beaches, misty mountain retreats, colorful people, rich cultures and festivities.

You can taste the delights of the Indian monsoon anywhere in the country- on a camel safari in the Rajasthan desert when nature comes alive and the peacocks dance; along the west coast where the relentless slant ingrain paints the countryside in brilliant greens or even trekking amidst the stark grandeur of mountain valleys lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.

At any part of the year India can offer you a dazzling array of destinations and experiences. In summer, when the subcontinent is sizzling, there are spectacular retreats amidst the heady beauty of the Himalayas or the lush heights of the Western Gnats with cool trekking trails, tall peaks to conqueror stretches of white water for the adventure seekers. In the cool of an Indian winter, cities come alive with cultural feasts of music and dance. The balmy weather is an ideal time for you to go century hopping in romantic cities studded with medieval forts and palaces. The sun drenched beaches are inviting and wildlife sanctuaries with their abundance of flora and fauna are a buzz with the nurture of the young.

Experience exotic India live like a maharaja in the rich ambiance of royal forts and palaces that are now heritage hotels; luxuriate in the serene beauty of a coral island with its turquoise lagoon; participate in the exuberance of a village fair or a colorful festival; day dream on a house boat drifting down the palm - fringed backwaters; delight in the grace of a dancer or shop till you drop - buying exquisite silks, carved figurines, brass and silver ware, marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, finely crafted jewelry, miniature paintings, carpets ....at unbelievable prices.

India, always warm and inviting, is a place of infinite variety - one that favors you with a different facet of its fascination every time you come on a visit.

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Heritage India - Agra Fort

If we called as Red fort of Agra, Agra Fort is 2 km far from the Taj Mahal is called as its sister monument. Inhabited by all of the famous Mughal emperors like Babur, Humayun, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb, the fort gets a huge significance in the history of India. Reconstructed in its current state between 1565-1571, the fort still maintains proudly its architectural and historical grandeur. Agra Fort spanning almost 2.5 km, like the Taj Mahal, lies on the bank of river Yamuna. Made of red sandstone, the mammoth like fort has two gates – the Delhi Gate and Amar Singh Gate. Still, northern part of the fort (Delhi Gate) is used by Indian Army, and is not open for general public. Though the single gate, Amar Singh Gate is accessible and open for commoners, yet it is worth giving one a splendid peep into historical and architectural elegance of the fort. Getting the designation of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, Agra Fort, no doubt, is an architectural wonder. Surrounded by 70 feet high wall, the fort has few mosque and palaces unmatched in its architectural beauty. The impressive gateways, inner courtyards, and magnificent halls are the best thing holding one’s great attention. Interestingly, the fort is also known for its historical mixing of Hindu and Muslim architecture as some part of the decorations feature elephants and birds.

Must See & Do !


Jehangiri Mahal: Viewing this largest private residence of the fort, Jehangiri Mahal will let you witness the Hindu and central Asian architectural style.






Khas Mahal: Seeing paintings on the white marble surface is thoroughly breathtaking as the physical setting as well as the eminent paintings are best example of Persian-Islamic art wonder.




The Moti Masjid: Built of white marble, the Pearl Mosque is another wonder for tourists letting them keep gazing its architectural beauty.






Sheesh Mahal: Being at the Sheesh Mahal (Glass Palace) implies getting stunned with the view of one of the best work of glass-mosaic decoration of the country.





Resource: http://www.cultural-heritage-india.com/world_heritage_sites/agra-fort.html

About India

India is a grand country. It is the seventh largest country in the world and the second most populated country in the world. Many see India as a sub-continent rather than a country.


Each part of India has its own culture and language, yet India is the land of peace. As you walk across the country you will find inter-cultural activities, which make India a beautiful nation. Indian history has contributed a lot in terms of culture, monuments and equality to make India inconceivable.

Come, enjoy the beauty of nature and feel the cultural significance of India, plan well before you begin your tour to India. India has a lot of tourist destination like Himalayas, Manali, Kashmir, Nainital, Ooty, Darjeeling etc. In India you will find lot of historical monuments made by the Mughal Emperors.