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Splendid Himalayas, Thar desert,
Indo-Gangetic plains provide variation in the climate and
topography across the northern India. Himalayas hold some of the
scenic hill stations of the subcontinent. Delhi, capital of India
is also located in north India. Before Britishers shifted their
capital from Calcutta to Delhi, this historical place already had
seen fanatic political activities for centuries.

Being closely related to the history of northern India, Delhi has
many historical monuments. Some of these monuments are have
managed to bear the vagaries of time but many have perished. Close
to Delhi is Agra. The Moghuls had this place as their capital
before they shifted to Delhi. Agra is famous for the greatest
monument of love the Taj Mahal. This white marble structure is an
architectural marvel and is the most photographed monument in the
world.
Close to Agra are twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan. These two places
are important pilgraimage for Hindus. In Uttar Pradesh, on the
banks of holy river Ganga is located Varanasi. Varanasi or Banaras
as it is known has been very sacred for the Hindus as they
consider this place to be abode of Lord Shiva. While Himachal
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir have numerous hills
stations, the dry Thar desert of Rajasthan holds historic cities
of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur. The palaces, forts and gardens &
lakes add colour to this otherwise barren area. The cities of
Rajasthan spell Royal grandeur in their structure and have been
attracting a major chunk of foreign tourists.
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