Excursions in Delhi
Agra:
Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems
to linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their
passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in
the world . It is very easy to slip away here through the centuries into the
grandeur and intrigues of the Mughal court.
Jaipur: Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and forms the most chosen tourism
golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a
business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured
strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The
old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop
of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials
of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.
Bharatpur: The legends say that the place was named as Bharatpur after
the name of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, whose other brother Laxman was
worshipped as the family deity of the Bharatpur rulers, Laxman's name is engraved
onthe state arms and the seals. The city and the fort have been believed to
be founded by Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan. Maharaja Surajmal took over from
Khemkaran, the son of Rustam and established the empire. He fortified the city
by building a massive wall around the city.
Mathura: widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located on the
western bank of river Yamuna at latitude 27degree 41 Minute N and 77Degree and
41 Minuet E. It is 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in
the State of Uttar Pradesh. For about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and
civilization.
