Delhi
Delhi,
India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s
north.In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing
Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque,
whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant
bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.
Jaipur
City in
Rajasthan
Jaipur is
the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once
ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or
“Pink City” for its trademark building color.
Agra
City in
Uttar Pradesh
Agra is a
city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It's home to the iconic Taj
Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife.
Goa
State of
India
Goa is a
state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its
long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved
17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Goa is also
known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to
those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda.
Mumbai
City in
Maharashtra
Mumbai
(formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A
financial center, it's India's largest city.
Chennai
City in
Tamil Nadu
Chennai, on
the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.
The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644.
Rishikesh
City in
Uttarakhand
Rishikesh
is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills
beside the Ganges River.
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