Famous Cities of India

Agragreatest gurus of India has established his ashram
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven(Kamakoti Peetam) here. Kancheepuram is 71 km
wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architecturalfrom Chennai.
splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palacesJaipur
is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort andJaipur or the "Pink City' as it is popularly called makes
the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16thup one of the three points in the Golden Triangle of
and early 17th centuries. While its significance as aIndian tourism, the other two being Delhi and Agra. It is
political centre ended with the transfer of the capital toalso the gateway to Rajasthan- and a visit to the city
Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealthgives you a glimpse of the entire Rajasthan
has secured its place on the international map.experience: forts, palaces, pink sandstone monuments,
Kanchipurammuseums and colourful shopping. Built in 1727 AD by
The golden city of temples is one of the seven sacredthe famous astronomer king, Maharaja Sawai Jai
cities of Hindu mythology. The plethora of temples inSingh II, Jaipur is a blend of princely heritage, feudal
this city is unique in it's own way.  The weavers oftraditions and genuine Rajasthani hospitality. It took
Kancheepuram have been famous since ancient timesalmost six years to complete the city of Jaipur, which
and has maintained it's reputation of providing some ofwas interestingly, the country's first modern city to be
the best weaved silk sarees in the world. Thedesigned in a grid form over two centuries ago. The
exquisite designs in combination with fine golden threadcity is surrounded by a crenellated wall with seven
has a class of it's own. It has also been the centre ofgates meant for protection against the invading
culture and learning. Adhi Shankaracharya, one of theenemies.