Tourism in Northern part of India refers not only to the Golden Triangle (Delhi- Agra- Jaipur), but also has so many destinations that one needs more than a year to cover all. The seven prominent states of India together make North India include Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttaranchal, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. These states are introduced to global civilization from the early era. These states saw the ups and downs of Indian history from Indus Valley Civilisation era to the modern age of post independence. Some of the favourite tourist destinations in Northern part of India are Agra, Delhi, Srinagar, Haridwar, Leh, Ladakh, Kullu- Manali, Rishikesh, Chandigarh, Deradhun, Lucknow, Varanasi and Allahabad.
The prominent cities in north India are Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Bareilly, Srinagar, Varanasi and Allahabad.
Leh- Lakdakh- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is the land of paradise. The reference of Jammu and Kashmir came from the early era of Indian history. Now, Jammu and Kashmir attracts the global tourists for the natural beauty and the snow capped hills. Leh- Ladakh- Srinagar will make a complete tour for anyone who wants to visit the green valley, thick pine forests and the snow capped mountains of Karakoram Range.
Haridwar- Rishikesh, Uttarkhand
It is the divine destination and it is untouched by the foreign invasion in Indian history. Haridwar- Rishikesh provides an opportunity to experience the holy Ganga River, sacred bathing ghats, the ancient temples, age old ashrams, hymns of priest and various holy rituals by Indian pilgrims. Haridwar is truly a kaleidoscope to the traditional culture of India which is covered only with belief and faith to the Supreme.
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
It was the seat of late Mughal kingdom, Agra has the beautiful Taj Mahal that was erected under the rule of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Agra is a beautiful medieval city noted for the fairs and festivals like Taj Mahotsav, Ram Barat, Taj Literature Festival, Kailash Fair and Gangaur Festival. It also has prominent tourist"s attractions like Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort and Tomb Of Akbar, Sikandrabad etc.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow was the capital of Awadhi kingdom, where the culture, cuisine and architecture of Oudh was given birth for India. Lucknow is also the seat of the Revolt of 1857 and it still carries the burns and wounds of India"s slavery to British and its resistance.
Delhi
Now it is the official capital of India, Delhi has both modern and medieval culture. Delhi has many tourist places, both historic and modern. Delhi is also in the map of shopping of all kinds. Delhi is also famous for places of worship of many religions.
Deradhun- Shimla- Nainital
Deradhun- Shimla- Nainital will give the experience to drive in the hilly roads. It was flourished by the Britons and turned into the summer capital. Soon the tourism was flourished here. These places are noted for the snow, churches and the ridges.
The northern part of India has a diverse culture, and includes Hindu pilgrimage centers of Char Dham, Mathura, Varanasi, the Buddhist Mahabodhi Temple, Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab. The north India houses the world heritage sites such as the Valley of Flowers, Qutb Minar, Taj Mahal, Roshnara Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Dal Lake, Anantnag Martand Temple, India Gate, Khusru Bagh, Akshardham Temple, Vaishno Devi, Rishikesh, Ayodhya, Ajmer, Mussoorie, Kausani and many more.
