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Delhi, Agra & Jaipur - India's Golden Triangle

'Golden triangle' is the name of the popular travel circuit, comprising of Delhi (Capital of India), Agra (Nicknamed as "The Taj City", it houses the Taj Mahal, one of the world's seven wonders.) and Jaipur. (The capital of the state of Rajasthan) International tourists, visiting India, travel to these three cities, for getting an insight into our history (which is diverse, I must add.), witnessing the artistic architecture, and understanding our culture. Let me discuss each one of these three cities with you in detail, and why are they so important to 'Incredible India' . 1. Agra: With its history as old as Mahabharata, the ancient Indian Hindu epic, the Taj City has witnessed the rule of the Lodis, and largely, the Mughals. One cannot talk about Agra without mentioning one of the seven wonders of the world , and perhaps the most visited monument in the world, the Taj Mahal. A white marble mausoleum, it was constructed by the Mughal Emperor S

Things You Need To Know Before You Plan a Trip To Delhi

The capital city of Delhi is the diminutive reflection of India. From its vast political establishments, slick diplomatic areas and tree-lined avenues to the evocative Mughal era relics, bustling bazaars of the Old Delhi and aromatic by-lanes of Khari Baoli, each and every part of Delhi coexists in complete harmony. Delhi attracts tourists from every corner of the world to witness its rich heritage and splendor and Delhi, being the perfect host it is, caters to them all, no matter what their demands. Since everyone comes with a different motive and every other tourist is in the city for a varying duration, it's quite a task to chalk out a blanket itinerary convenient to all. Depending on where you are from and what you'd like to make of your trip, here's what you can do on your next visit to Delhi: 1. Central Delhi: At the heart of the city lies Connaught Place, a bustling hive of activity and one of the largest commercial, financial and business ce