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Agra

Agra is a medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River in India. It was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. It lies currently in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Bundi

South of Jaipur on the road to Kota, Bundi is an attractive town famous for its forts and places nestled within the beautiful Aravalli Hills.
Cochin

Also known as Kochi, Cochin is one of South India's most attractive towns with a rich history. It has been a trading port since at least Roman times when it was on the main trade route between Europe and China, and is still orientated around the bay whose neck is lined with the famous Chinese fishing nets.
Delhi

With a population of 13 million and growing every day, Delhi is India's vibrant capital city, and the second largest city in the sub-continent. It is a busy, noisy, crowded city filled with modern urban sprawl shooting up around its ancient sites. Although Old Delhi fits the stereotype of narrow alleyways that are almost impossible to negotiate by car, New Delhi was laid out with wide tree-lines streets, and can be surprisingly green and peaceful.
Jaipur

Jaipur, also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state and the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India and unlike many other India cities, the walled city has broad, straight streets and is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets.
Jaisalmer

Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is one of the last princely bastions in the region. Founded on what was the cross-roads of lucrative trade routes, this remote 12th century fort came to be celebrated for the valour of its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by their palaces and havelis. Delicately carved sandstone mansions with facades with sculptural filigree, screen windows, pavilions and beautiful balconies - this is a real architectural feat.
Jodhpur

Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajahastan is famous for its magnificent fort and fine palaces and also for its location on the edge of the Thar Desert. The city is known as the Blue City because of the blue painted buildings that occupy the region north of the fort, which make a startling contrast to the desert colours beyond.
Madurai

Largest and busiest of Tamil Nadu's temple towns, Madurai is famous for the Sri Meenkashi Temple, but there are sveral other important sites here as well.
Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the the most populous city of India and by some measures the most popular city in the world, with a population of more than 13 million people.
Munnar

Munnar is a hill town, located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It has a refreshingly cool climate, and is an ideal spot for a relaxing break when exploring Southern India.

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