North india

DISCOVER INDIA ON GEOGRAPHY BASIS: TOUR TO NORTH INDIA India is a nation of the world's oldest civilization and largest democracy which has made a great progress among developing countries. With an amazing wealth, there is an impressive history, culture and major variety of scenic sights. You'll get everything from beauty, style, feelings, comfort, modern techniques and traditions in the backdrop of unmatched beauty.

TOUR TO NORTH INDIA With the diverse cultural attractions and Hindu pilgrimage sites, North India has major glimpses to offer the joy in a form of 'journey of lifetime'. The tourists attract in this region to explore the beauty of Himalayas along the religious and spiritual sites to closely feel the real meaning of life.

Popular Hill Stations:

The worldwide tourists attract towards the North Indian hill stations due to the pleasant weather conditions. Here, the natural attractions offer their unique beauty equally in summers and in winters along a perfect relaxing combination from sweating heat and biting chill. So, such magnificent hill stations awaits for you with their natural beauty and cozy climateJammu & Kashmir

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Aru, Dah & Hanu, Leh and Patnitop.

Himachal Pradesh

Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Chamba Valley, Chail, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Kinnaur, Khajjiar, Mcleodganj, Dhankar, Keylong, Kardang, Dharamkot, Kasauli, Kufri & Palampur.

Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Auli, Chamba, Almora, Kausani, Mussoorie, Mukteshwar, Lansdowne, Pithoragarh, Ranikhet and Nainital.

Pilgrimage sites:

Feel a special touch of faith and religion with your visit at splendid temples of North India. The tour of Pilgrimage sites is a way to get interact with gifted traditions, old customs and wonderful

architecture of India. During the festival season, such devotional sites offer unique charm. So, feel a divinity at this pious soil and explore a number of Temples, Churches, Mosques, Gurudwaras and Monasteries along a magical strength of spiritual air.

Jammu & Kashmir

Amarnath Cave, Vaishno Devi Temple, Shankaracharya Temple, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Hari Parbat Temple, ShivKhori, Shanti Stupa, Jamia Masjid & Ladakh Monasteries like Stok Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Sankar Monastery, Spituk Monastery, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Phyang Monastery, Rangdum Monastery.

Himachal Pradesh

Jakhu Temple, Hadimba Temple, Mata Chamunda Devi, Mata Jwala Ji, Maa Kangra Devi, Maa Chintpurni, Mata Naina Devi, Mata Kalka Devi, Mata Mansa Devi, Renuka Ji, Manimahesh, St. Michael's Church, St. John's Church, Christ Church of St. Francis.

Chandigarh

Chandi Mandir, Nada Sahib Gurudwara, Amb Sahib Gurudwara, Baoli Sahib Gurudwara and Koohni Sahib Gurudwara.

Delhi

Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir), Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Sunehri Masjid, Kalka Ji Temple, Digambar Jain Temple, Nizamuddin Dargah, Cathedral Church of the Redemption, St. Dominic's Church, St. James Church, Yogmaya Temple, Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Punjab

Golden Temple, Anandpur Sahib, Kali Devi Temple (Patiala), Sodal Mandir (Kapurthala), Durgiana Mandir, Gurudwara Kiratpur Sahib, The Moorish Mosque, Rauza Sharif, Ram Tirth, Devi Talab Mandir, Gurdwara Alamgir.

Haryana

Jyotisar, Dhosi Hill, Mansa Devi Temple, Chaneti Stupa, Bhadrakali Temple, Brahma Sarovar, Surajkund, Sheetala Devi Temple, Bhima Devi Temple, Gurdwara Manji Sahib, Gurudwara Panjokhra Sahib, Holy Redeemer Church, St Paul's Church, Ancient Temples of Pandvas Bhimeshwari Goddess, Sita Mai Temple, Adibadri, Kapalmochan, Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple.

Uttarakhand

Haridwar, Rishikesh, Hemkund Sahib, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Neelkanth

Mahadev Temple, Tapkeshwar Temple, Kankhal Temples, Devprayag, Piran Kaliyar, Baijnath Temple, Jageshwar, Kellogg Memorial Church, Christ Church, St. Mary's Church, Sacred Heart Church.

Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad (Prayag Kumbh Mela, Magh Mela), Dewa Sharif, Varanasi (Ganga, Kashi Vishwanath Temple), Vindhyachal (Vindhyavasini Devi Temple), Ayodhya (Ramkot, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu), Mathura-Vrindavan (Krishna Temples), Buddhist Circuit (Kapilvastu, Kaushambi, Kushinagar, Sankisa, Sarnath, Sravasti), Christ Church, Kanpur Memorial Church, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. George Church, Jamuna Church.

World Heritage Sites: North India presents the outstanding examples of our heritage that belongs to worldwide people.

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Great Himalayan National Park (Kullu, Northern Himachal Pradesh), Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (Uttarakhand), Kalka-Shimla Railway (Himachal Pradesh), Taj Mahal (Agra, Uttar Pradesh), Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Agra Fort (Uttar Pradesh), Red Fort Complex (Delhi), Qutb Minar & its Monuments (Delhi), Humayun's Tomb (New Delhi).

Adventure Activities in North India:

With the popular attractions, there are extensive varieties of adventure activities in north region like-

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Jeep Safari (Uttarakhand and Leh & Laddakh), Trekking (Laddakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), Mountaineering (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh), Skiing (Kashmir & Uttrakhand), River Rafting (Himachal Pradesh), Paragliding (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand), Bungee Jumping (Uttarakhand).

North India Wildlife Sanctuaries:

If you are a great appreciator of nature and only explore the such beautiful spectacle in books then a vast ecosystem of North India along with the several species of flora & fauna is waiting for you.

The North Indian region has following safe haven for wildlifeJammu & Kashmir

Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary (Kathua), Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary (Jammu), Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary (Jammu), Overa Wildlife Sanctuary (Pahalgam), Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary (Jammu), Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary (Leh).

Himachal Pradesh

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary (Chail), Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary (Shimla), Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary (Shimla), Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary (Chamba), Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kullu), Maharana Pratap Sagar Sanctuary (Kangra), Majathal Sanctuary (Shimla), Manali Sanctuary (Manali), Renuka Sanctuary (Sirmour), Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary (Sirmour), Pong Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (Kangra), Nature Park Kufri Sanctuary (Kufri), Nature Park Manali (Manali).

Uttarakhand

Asan Barrage Bird Sanctuary (Dehradun), Kedarnath Sanctuary (Chamoli), Ascot Sanctuary

(Pithoragarh), Govind Wildlife Sanctuary (Uttarkashi).

Uttar Pradesh

Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary (Chandauli), Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (Bahraich), Ranipur Sanctuary (Banda).

Museums of North India:

For a history lover, museum is a beautiful center to collect the wonderful attractions of past.

Museum is a place of amazing collection and precious things which displays cultural and heritage wealth of a particular place. With such collection, one can predict the richness of place, whether in the terms of art, architecture, handicrafts, paintings, sculptures, currency, calligraphy, scripts, cloths, photography, books and related collection.

Jammu & Kashmir

Amar Mahal Museum, Dogra Art Museum and Sri Pratap Singh Museum.

Punjab

Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Museum of Rural Life of Punjab, Archaeological Museum, Sports Museum National Institute of Sports (Patiala), Guru Teg Bahadur Museum (Anandpur Sahib), Sanghol Museum (Fatehgarh Sahib).

Chandigarh

Government Museum and Art Gallery, Museum of Evolution of Life, International Dolls Museum, Natural History Museum, City Museum, National Gallery of Portraits.

Uttarakhand

Corbett Museum, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Regimental Museum and Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum.

Uttar Pradesh

Government Museum (Mathura), Sarnath Museum and Allahabad Museum.

North Indian cuisine:

With the variety of dishes in North Indian states, you'll get a richness in the flavor of such delicacies. Majorly, in North Indian food there is use of rich gravies, chillies, nuts, spices and high content of dairy products like milk, cream and ghee to offer a elaborative touch to meals. In North India, one can get the influence of Awadhi cuisine, Bhojpuri cuisine, Kashmiri cuisine, Mughlai cuisine and Punjabi cuisine.

Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Kashmiri Pulao, Zafrani Pulao, Haak-Kashmiri Spinach, Kashmiri Gushtaba, Kashmiri Mutanjan, Shab Deg Kashmiri Rogan Josh, Pasande Kabob, Kashmiri Qambargah, Kashmiri Qeema Pullao, Kashmiri Roast Yakhni, Rista, Daniwal Korma, Shami Kabab, Tabak Maaz, Phirni.

Himachal Pradesh

Kullu Trout, Channa Madra, Bhatura, Dham, Ankalos, Patande, Mittha, Sidu, Babru, Auriya Kadoo, Chha Gosht, Mash Daal, Akotri, Tudkiya Bhath, Bhey.

Punjab & Haryana

Aloo Amritsari, Amritsari Fish, Butter Chicken, Chicken Makhani, Chicken Tikkas, Dahi Bhalle, Dal Makhni, Jeera Rice, Aloo Stuffed Parantha, Kadhi, Baingan da Bhurtha, Stuffed Vegetable Punjabi Parantha, Sarson ka Saag, Makki di Roti, Rajma, Punjabi Lachha Paratha, Punjabi Chhole, Palak Paneer, Navratan Korma, Gajar Ka Halwa, Khoya Burfi, Lassi Patiala, Rabri, Kheer, Gulkand Peda, Besan Laddu.

Delhi

Aloo Jeera, Chicken Curry, Chicken Kofta, Shahi Paneer, Methi Matar Malai, Gobi Manchurian,

Potato in Curd Gravy, Palak Paneer, Fruit Cake, Chicken Hazarvi, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Gosht Biryani, Kheema Kofta, Murgh Yakhnee Pulao, Chicken Shorba, Badaam Kheer, Fruit Kheer, Gujia, Kulfi, Shahi Tukda.

Uttarakhand

Garhwal ka Fannah, Chainsoo, Kafuli, Jholi, Phaanu, Thechwani, Baadi, Ras, Bhatt ki Churdkani, Badil, Arsa, Gulgula, Black & White Roti, Mandua ki Roti, Kulath ki Dal, Swala, Urad Bhuda, Palau, Kandalee ka Saag, Jhangora ki Kheer.

Uttar Pradesh

Cashew Barfi, Badaam Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Malpua, Kalakand, Petha Burfi, Bhel Poori, Gulgula, Jalebi, Zamin Doz Machhli, Murg Mussallam, Lazeez Lauki, Dum Bhindi, Warqui Paratha, Gobhi Mussallam, Sultani Dal, Rizala, Shami Kabab, Nargisi Kofta, Shir Sewain, Chicken Tikkas, Chana dal Dhokla, Chicken Reshmi Kabab, Kachori, Samosa, Aloo Chokha, Begun Bhaja, Bhatura, Vegetable Biryani, Til ke Ladoo, Suji Ladoo, Romaali Roti, Panch Phoron Taarkari, Pakku, Mushroom Shami Kabab.

Fairs & Festivals of North India:

With the variation in traditions and culture from state to state, the particular festivals also differs from region to region, with a common spirit of joy and lively ambiance. In India, festivals is a wonderful opportunity to get a beautiful presentation of soulful music, dance, colorful costumes, warm hospitality and delicious food. So, attending such kind of events, fairs and festivals is a way to interact with rich traditional background of the place.

Jammu & Kashmir

Urs, Sindhu Darshan, Yuru Kabgyat, Dosmoche, Spitok Gutor Zanskar, Losar Celebrations, Matho Nagrang, Tulip Festival, Karsha Gustor, Thiksey Gustor, Galdan Namchot, Mansar Food & Craft Mela, Bahu Mela, Jhiri Mela, Snow Festival, Gurez Festival, Saffron Festival, Hemis Festival, Eidul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha, Khir Bhawani Festival.

Punjab & Chandigarh

Lohri, Diwali, Gurpurab, Baisakhi, Hola Mohalla, Karwa Chauth, Basant Panchami, Muktsar Fair, Jarag Fair, Bhaiya Dooj (Tikka), Chhapar Fair, Roshni Fair, Teeyan, The Chrysanthemums Show, The Mango Festival, Rose Festival, The Fair of Baba Sodal, Shaheedi Jor Mela.

Delhi

Republic Day Parade, Sharad Utsav Prasad Nagar Lake, Delhi Rose Show, Qutub Festival, Phool Walon Ki Sair, Mango Festival, Kite Flying Festival, International Trade Fair, Independence Day, Garden Tourism Festival, The Delhi Flower Show, Delhi Book Fair, Incredible India Food Festival, Handicrafts Fair at Delhi Haat, The Electronic Fair.

Himachal Pradesh

Halda festival, Sazo, Maghi, Himachal Winter Carnival, Losar Festival, Doongri Festival, Maha

Shivaratri, Nalwari Fair, Phulaich Festival, Kullu Dussehera, Baisakh, Spring Festival, Rakhidumni Festival, Ladarcha Festival, International Himalayan Festival, Ice Skating Carnival, Festival of Sair, Minjar Fair, Nalwar Fair, Kamaksha Fair, Kutah Fair, Manimahesh Fair.

Haryana

Teej, Holi, Haryana Day, Gugga Naumi, Sanjhi, Karwa Chauth, Basant Panchami, Pinjore Heritage Festival, Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Mango Mela, Geeta Jayanti Festival.

Uttarakhand

Mata Murti Ka Mela, Magh Mela, Makar Sankranti, Phool Dei, Bhaitauli & Harela, Bat Savitri, Khatarua, Chippla Jaat, Hilljatra, Janopunyu, Somnath Fair, The Uttarayani Fair, Nanda Devi Fair, Jauljibi, Devidhura Mela, Purnagiri Mela, Gauchar Mela, Ghee Sankranti.

Uttar Pradesh

Taj Mahotsav, Lathmar Holi, Kumbh Mela, Ardh Kumbh Mela, Magh Mela, Bateshwar Fair, Water Sports Festival, Kailash fair, Kampil Fair, Muharram, Buddha Mahotsav, Ayurveda-Jhansi Mahotsava, Ramnavami, Janmashtami, Maha Shivratri, Ganga Dussehra, Dev Deepawali.