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Conference Destination - New Delhi
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Agra
Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to
linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their
passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in
the world . It is very easy to slip away here through the centuries into the
grandeur and intrigues of the Mughal court.
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Jaipur
Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and forms the most chosen tourism golden
triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a
business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured
strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. |
The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning
backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer and Jaigarh are
dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering
romance.
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Bharatpur
Bharatpur, a must for those with an interest in ornithology, is famous for
its world heritage bird sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. No less
than 415 kinds of birds have been recorded, 117 of which migrate from as far
as Siberia.
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Haridwar
Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point
where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site,
held in reverence for centuries. Several temples and ashrams dot this town
and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different world. |
Haridwar is also the site of celebration of the Kumbha Mela, once in twelve
years, when Jupiter transits to the zodiac sign of Aquarius.
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Vrindavan
The most important places of pilgrimage for devotees of Krishna. Krishna was
born in Mathura and spent his childhood in Vrindavan. A long line of
picturesque ghats - with their steps leading to the water's edge, arched
gateways and temple spires extending along the right bank of the River
Yamuna, emphasize the sacred character of the town of Mathura. Vrindavan
today, is noted for its numerous temples. |
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