Delhi hasn't always been India's capital, but it has played a paramount role in Indian history. The British captured Delhi in 1803, but during the Indian uprising of 1857 it was a centre of resistance against them. There have been at least eight cities around moderns Delhi. The first four cities were to the south around the area where the Qutb Minar stands and the another four are near Firoz Shah Kotla, India Gate, Old Delhi and New Delhi itself.

Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, the nucleus of Brajbhoomi, is located at a distance of 145 km south-east of Delhi and 58 km north-west of Agra, the city of Taj. Covering an area of about 3,800 sq. km., today, Brajbhoomi can be divided into two distinct units - the eastern part in the trans-Yamuna tract with places like Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo, Mat and Bajna and the western side of the Yamuna covering the Mathura region that encompasses Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kusum Sarovar, Barsana and Nandgaon.

Agra Introduction: Agra known as 'Taj City' the symbol of eternal love. Once the capital of India under the Mughal, Agra is full of magnificent monuments dating back to the 16th and 17th century. The crowning glory of the city is obviously the Taj, a monument of love and imaginations that represents India to the world.

Jaipur tour Settled in the rugged hills of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan.

Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.

Shimla has the only natural ice-skating rink in India. An ice-skating carnival is arranged every year by the ice-skating club during January. During this festival, members display their skill on ice and participate in a fancy dress competition.

Manali is a major resort beyond Kullu in the Kullu Valley. Set amidst lovely forests of towering cedars, circled by snowy peaks and the unending roar of the beas as a constant companion, Manali also offers unparalleled opportunities for trekking, rock climbing, angling, and winter sport.

Rishikesh represents the gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. It abounds in natural splendour. The spectacle of the Ganga rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh.

Ajmer situated about 135 km southwest of Jaipur, is the most sacred of all Muslim places of pilgrimage in India. Founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D, the city was lost to Mohammad Ghori after he defeated the valiant Prithviraj Chauhan in 1193 A.D. since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties, which left behind indelible marks of their culture and tradition on the city's history, converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend of Hinduism and Islam.

The ancient name of Kullu was Kuluta. This was one of the oldest principalities in the Punjab hills. Kuluta has a lot of references in old Sanskrit literature. A coin bearing, the name of the early Rajas has been assigned on palaeographical grounds to the first or second Christian century. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang (A. D. 629- 645) visited it. At that time Kullu probably included all the territory now in Mandi and Suket. The original capital was at, Jagat sukh but was moved to Nagar and finally to Sultanpur in A. D. 1660

Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four main shrines of Uttarakhand. The town, situated at the left bank of the Alaknanda, is equidistant from the twin mountain of Nara and Narayan Parvats. Badrinath is on the itinerary of very devote Hindu. The place is also known as Badrivan after the forest of Badritrees which grow here.

Gangotri is one of the char Dham of Uttarakhand. It is situated in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3048 meters and is 105 kms from Uttarkashi. The Gangotri shrine is seen as the spiritual source of Hindusium’s most scared river, the Ganga. According to the Hindu mythology, Ganga, The stream of the life, was granted as a reward for King Bhagirathi’s servere penance, and the river is worshipped as a deity. The physical source of the river is at Gaumukh, 18 Km southeast of Gangotri, along the Gangotri glacier.

Yamunotri one of the four sacred Dham of Uttarakhand, and revered in Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the source of river Yamuna. The Yamunotri shrine sands on the western flank of the Bandarpunch Peak (20, 731ft. The temple is dedicated to goddess Yamuna. The origin to river Yamuna is the Champasar glacier near Yamunotri. Though it is very difficult to reach the exact source of the Holy River, pilgrims flock to the shrine which is open from May to November. Legend has it that a sage. Asit Muni, used to reside at this scheduled spot. The hot spring here also attraction. From Rishikesh, 220km, journey takes one to Hanuman Chatti where the motor able read ends. The remaining 13 km to Yamunotri must be covered on foot or on ponies. The trail winds through rugged mountains and dense forest. Poeters and Palanquins are available on hire.

Nainital picturesquely situated at 6,350 Ft. above sea levels round the shores of a lovely lake, Nainital is a Himalayan hill station of great beauty, 325 km. By road from Delhi. Formerly the summer headquarter of the government of Uttar Pradesh, It is now a popular summer resort. On the fishing. Tiffin Top, Larya Kanta and China Peak have fine views.