AGRA
Capital of the great Mughals in the 16th and 17th centuries achieved its magnificence under Emperor Akbar and Shah Jehan . The Taj Mahal described as a tear on the face of eternity, is an enduring monument to love built by the Emperor in memory of a beloved queen.

The Agra Fort begun in 1565 of red sandstone, the Pearl mosque , Sikandra , where the Tomb of Akbar lies in a large garden ,are other legacies of the past

AURANGABAD
the base for visiting the beautiful Ajanta and Ellora Caves , World Heritage sites dating back to 200 BC. Ajanta situated 104 kms from Aurangabad in the forest ravines of the Sahyadri hills provide a unique combination of Buddhist monastic architecture , sculpture and paintings. The 34 Caves at Ellora , 30 kms from Aurangabad are a mix of Hindu,Jain and Buddhist including the magnificient Kailasa Temple cut out of solid rock .

BANGALORE
Located 1000 m above sea level is the bustling capital of Karnataka state founded in 1537 which retains its old world charm alongwith rapid industrial growth especially in information technology .Known as the Garden city and Silicon Valley of India – the city forms a convenient take off point for exploring Southern India.

      BHUTAN
Land of the Thunder Dragon or Druk Yul , is also known as the Last Shangrilla Situated in the Himalayas ,a land of immense forests , springs, snow capped mountains and a serene gentle people , giant rhododendrons , wild orchids and lofty castles clinging to mountain sides , winding trails .Paro a charming peaceful valley ,located in western Bhutan, entry point by air – is home to the national museum in an ancient watchtower, with a fine collection of Thangka paintings weapons ,arts and artifacts and one of the oldest Dzongs in Bhutan consecrated in 1646 , and Taktsang monastery or Tiger’s nest clinging to a sheer 3000 ft.rockface .

Thimphu, the beautiful capital a two hour drive from Paro , Dochula Pass at an altitude of 3100 m with spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges , Punakha valley with its great Dzong at the confluence of two rivers –are breathtaking sights.

BIKANER
In Rajasthan is a royal fortified city located at one end of the desert triangle dating back to 1488 . Its forts and palaces in red and yellow sandstone are part of its rich historical legacy.Visit the camel breeding farm 08 kms from the city is the only one of its type in Asia ; Gajner wildlife sanctuary , the Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke - a 600 year old temple where devotees feed rats in the belief that they will be reincarnated as holy men .

CALICUT
Kerala - once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce route , today lush green countryside and serene beaches,historic sites including Kappad beach where Vasco da Gama landed on 27 May 1498.