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Heritage India
Agra - the former capital of the Mughal emperors, Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, an ornate red sandstone building. Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, was exiled to Agra Fort in his old age.
Jodhpur - the 'Blue City' is near the center of Rajasthan state, one of India's biggest tourist destinations. The indigo wash applied to the houses and buildings are said to keep away mosquitoes and block off the sun's rays.
Varanasi - site of a complex of temples by the Ganges river, a holy place for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. Varanasi's ghats (temples) attract million of pilgrims a year. This city has been continuously inhabited for close to 6,000 years.
Goa - former Portuguese colony, Goa boasts of rich wildlife areas, forts, sun-drenched sand beaches and of one India's highest standards of living.
Nature India
Bharatpur - the only wetland in Rajasthan state, you'll find here a renowned bird sanctuary, created from reserved lands once owned by a Rajasthani noble.
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Sikkim - known for its skiing and mountaineering attractions, Sikkim is India's least-populated state on the slopes of Kangchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world.
Kerala - boasts wildlife reservations, Ayurveda spas and Kovala, declared one of the best beaches worldwide by tourism magazines.
Urban India
Chennai - Tamil Nadu's capital has Fort St.George, Britain's first outpost in India, and Marina beach, said to be one the longest unbroken sand shores, along with a snake conservation park.
Delhi - site of the Red Fort, a large walled square containing ornamental pavilions, gates and palaces. The metropolis is anchored by New Delhi, an planned city with tree-lined boulevards and numerous landmarks.
Mumbai - India's largest city is also its centre of commerce and the gateway to many nature attractions like caves, wildlife preserve savannahs and beaches in Maharashtra state.
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