What associations do you have when you mention a country like India? Surely these are some mysterious images, symbols, exciting minds and imagination. Visiting the major cities of India, you will definitely get something more than just good memories and impressions. After all here even the most ordinary things are perceived in a new way, what can we say about exoticism. No one can stand before her spell.
India
This state of South Asia, consisting of 28 states, each of which has its own national characteristics. The seven allied territories of India are under central subordination. The country is located within three amazingly beautiful geographical areas: the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan mountains and the plateau Dean on the Hindustan Peninsula. The local climate is comfortable at any time of the year, depending on the purpose of the trip, so tours to India are popular all year round. So, let's look at the larger and truly ancient cities of India closer.
New Delhi - the capital
It is here that all the main governmental institutions of the country are located. In 1991, the population of New Delhi was 294,000 inhabitants. The city is divided into two parts: Old and New. Old Delhi in ancient times was the capital of the Indian Muslim state, so there are many old forts, monuments, mosques. New Delhi is permeated with long shady boulevards - a real imperial city. This place is the grave of many empires and the birthplace of the republic, so every visitor feels in the air an incomprehensible and fascinating mixture of the new and the old.
Agra
Many of India's cities were formerly the residences of various empires. Agra, for example, was the capital of the Mongol Empire. The fort of Agra has been repeatedly mentioned in literary works, is embodied on art films. It was in this city that a monument of "love of the immortal" - Taj Mahal - took its place. This tomb of white marble, looking the same as 2,5 centuries ago, is the tourist emblem of India and the most extravagant monument of human love. Taj Mahal was erected by Emperor Shah Jahan for his second wife, who died in 1631 during the birth of the 14th child.
Jaipur
Taking into account all the cities of India, this one differs with its pink shade. Most of the buildings of the old part of Jaipur by the order of Maharaja Ram Singh were painted in pink, symbolizing hospitality. This was done to meet the Prince of Wales. Among the innumerable sights of this city of India, you can especially highlight the Palace of the Winds, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.
Mumbai or Bombay
This is the largest metropolis of the country. If you look at all the seaside cities of India, then Mumbai is the youngest of them. About 15 million people live here. The main tourist area of the city is called Kolaba. Life in this place boils: uncountable hotels, restaurants and shops. Bombay is the capital of Indian cinematography, the commercial and at the same time financial center of the country. Having arrived here, it is absolutely necessary to contemplate the Gate of India, the embankment of Marin Drive and the most beautiful station of Asia - Victoria. A magical journey!