Northern India covers -Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan. Jammu and Kashmir has the distinction of having multifaceted, variegated and unique cultural blend, making it distinct from the rest of the country. Its different cultural forms like art and architecture, fair and festivals, rites and rituals, seer and sagas, language and mountains, embedded in ageless period of history, speak volumes of unity and diversity with unparalleled cultural cohesion and cultural service.
Popularly known as the Devbhumi "Land of the Gods", Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state in northern India nestled in western Himalayas. From vast tracts of high-altitude Trans-Himalayan desert to dense green deodar forests, from apple orchards to cultivated terraces, from snow capped high Himalayan mountain ranges to snow fed lakes and gushing rivers.
Uttarakhand is the 27th state of the Republic of India. The city of Dehradun, has been declared as the interim capital of the new state. Dehradun is situated at the Himalayan foothills in the fertile Doon Valley. The valley is well known for its salubrious climate and natural beauty.
Punjab is the cradle of the Indus Valley Civilization, more than 4000 years old. Archaeological excavations, throughout the state, have revealed evidences of the magnificent cities of Harappa and Mohenjodaro, that lived and died along the banks of the mighty Indus and its tributaries.
Haryana is a state in northern India. The name Haryana means "The Abode of God" from Sanskrit Hari (the Hindu God Vishnu) and ayana (home), although it may also refer to the lush green landscape of the state Delhi with its tenacious touts and crush of mechanical and human traffic can be downright confronting and confounding for the firsttime visitor. But do not let petulant first impressions muddy the plus points of this truly multidimensional metropolis. Uttar Pradesh is the fifth largest state of India and its capital is Lucknow. UP has the largest urban population and area in India while Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is found in the state. Rajasthan is Majestic palaces and rugged forts, spectacular deserts, wooded hills and tranquil lakes, bustling towns and quiet villages, the colorful and vibrant people of Rajasthan form an intricate tapestry of mysticism, grandeur and rusticity. Behind the breathtaking beautiful facade, expect to find contradictions to the ordinary and mundane aspects of vacationing. Highlights of this tour include famous sights such as the magnificent Amer palace , the old capital of Jaipur.