North India -:-
North India is a loosely defined region consisting of the Northern Part of India. The dominant geographical features of North India are the Indus-Gangetic Plain and the Himalayas, which demarcate the region from the Tibetan Plateau and Central Asia.
The term North India has varying definitions. The Ministry of Home Affairs in its Northern Zonal Council Administrative division includes the state of Haryana, Himanchal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and also Ladakh. The ministry of culture in its North Culture Zone included the state of Uttarakhand but excludes Delhi, where it is also geographical survey of India includes Uttar Pradesh and Delhi but excludes Rajasthan and Chandigarh. Other states sometimes included are Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.
North India has been the Historical centre of the Mughal Empire, the Delhi Sultanate and the British Indian Empire. It has a diverse culture, and includes the Hindu Pilgrimage centres of char Dham, Haridwar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Allahabad, Vaishno devi and Pushkar, the Buddhist Pilgrimage centres of Sarnath and Kushinagar, the Sikh Golden Temple as well as World heritage sites such as the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Hill forts of Rajasthan, Janta Mantar(Jaipur ), Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and The Taj Mahal, Develop as a result of interaction between these Hindu and Muslim religious traditions.
India, one of the diverse country in this world which comprises of many states which have different cultures. Northern side of India is very well known for its culture, food, shopping, aesthetic. Tourists are always suggested to book North India tour packages to enjoy on a laid-back vacation !
1. New Delhi -:
India's capital, Delhi is one of the most diverse cities with people living from all over India. Delhi has many famous monuments which no tourist would want to miss when they are in Delhi. There are more than 10 monuments in Delhi, some of them are Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb. The food in Delhi is flavourful, be it butter chicken, rajma chawal, gol gappa, bread pakora or chole bhature. One of the most famous places to eat is definitely paranthe wali gali in Chandni Chowk which has detectable paratha, street food and amazing indian desserts like Jalebi and Rabri. Shopping is a must when you come to Delhi and there cannot be a better place to shop than sarojini nagar and dilli haat.
3. Amritsar -:
Amritsar is the home of the magnificent golden temple, it is the most important centre for the Sikhs. It is one of the most peaceful places to visit, when one goes to offer prayers at the gurdwara they come back with a peaceful mindset. When one goes to Amritsar they cannot miss the Wagah Border which is the line between India and Pakistan.
They hold a ceremony every single day which is called lowering of the flag, which is definitely a heart warming ceremony. Kesar Da Dhaba, is the most popular dhaba of Amritsar where you get delicious north Indian food which would definitely make your heart happy and your stomach happy.
4. Lucknow -:
The capital of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Nawabs. Bara Imambara in Lucknow is the largest arched hall in the world which has a mosque,several courtyards and gateways,and a step-well. The Asafi Masjid is one of the most famous and beautiful masjid which is located in Imambara itself.
Tunday Kababi is the most famous outlet in Lucknow for Kababs, they have the most delicious kabab in the entire city. The chowk in Lucknow is the best place for foodies as well as shopaholics.
5. Varanasi -:
It is the spiritual capital of India. People come here from all around the country to the Ganges river where they dip themselves in water as it said if you dip inside the holy water of the river ganges all your sins will go away.
It is famous for its lovely boat rides in the river Ganges which is an exciting experience altogether. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest and the most famous temple of Varanasi.
People in India are very welcoming and follow a motto called ‘atithi devo bhava’ which means respecting and welcome the guests. India is a beautiful country, not just north India but also south India. If you are a fan of nature and beaches then a visit to south India is a must and make sure you book South India tour packages to make your trip even more relaxing.