India has always been a prime destination for those who are charmed by its exotic, spell-binding, ancient civilization. Its diversity of landscapes, people and culture offer everything you want during your holiday in this country. From the frozen Himalayas to the tropical lush Kerala, and from the holy Ganges to the vast desert of Thar, the country offers different facets to discover. Traveling routes and activities are so overwhelming that you cannot see everything in a single expedition, or event a whole year.   Agra The city of Agra is world famous for the Taj Mahal and millions of tourists from all over the world come here every year to see the different moods of this magnificent edifice. As Agra was the seat of the great Mughal rulers for many years, it also has a number of historical monuments in and around the city, dating back to the 16th and 17th century. Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful city of red sandstone, near Agra. Agra is also known for its handicraft products.   Bikaner Bikaner better known as the Desert City, Bikaner is stark yet beautiful - great Hindu and Mughal art is preserved there. This Royal walled city is a part of the desert tourist triangle and lies on the northern tip of the triangle. The city was founded in 1486 AD by the Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji, hence the name Bikaner. Similar in setting to Jaisalmer, Bikaner is a walled city with an important 16th-century fort containing many intricately carved palaces and temples. The fort is remarkably well preserved.   Bodhgaya Bodhgaya is one of the sacred places for the Buddhists as well as for the Hindus. Where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth and the saga of Buddha began. Here under the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Buddha, the `Enlightened One'. The Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya, under the Bodhi tree which still stands in the temple premises.   Chennai Chennai (formerly known as Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu is the largest city in South India and the fourth largest city in the country India. Chennai is a gracious city that has a clear skyline, long sandy beaches, parks, historic landmarks and tourist infrastructural facilities which make it a convenient entry point or base to start a tour of Tamil Nadu and South India. Chennai is popularly regarded as "The Gateway to the South   Darjeeling Straddling a ridge at 2134m and surrounded by a tea plantations, Darjeeling has been a popular hill station since the British established it as an R&R center for their troops in mid-1800s. People come here now, as they did then, to escape the heat, humidity and hassle of the north Indian plain. You get an indication of how popular Darjeeling is from the 70 or so hotels recognised by the tourist office and the scores of others which don't come up to its requirements   Delhi Delhi, the city with hundreds of years of history is the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India   Goa Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Goa is a package- tour paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills. It offers glistening sands, swaying coconut palms, and ultra fresh seafood. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travelers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea.   Jaipur Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.