Varanasi (aka. Benares) is one of the oldest living cities in the world! The city is very much alive and the center of the Hindu religion. People come here to pray, to wash in the river Ganges and to get cremated. For tourists this city is a highlight of any visit to India, but please show respect.
Jaipur is capital of Rajasthan. It takes it's nickname, the Pink City, from pink colored buildings incl. Wind Palace. Nearby is the beautiful Amer/Amber fort/palace, that you could enter on the back of an elephant... Delhi, Agra and Jaipur together form the "Golden Triangle".
New Delhi is the capital of India and one of the largest cities in the world. The old city is quite picturesque - as is most of India. Unfortunately Delhi is also the most polluted city in the world and not a safe place for women alone at night...
Ranthambore National Park hosts a variety of animals like Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, crocodiles and chital. The sanctuary is also home to the largest banyan trees in India.
Agra is world-famous for one of the most beautiful buildings in the world: the Taj Mahal. The completely symmetrical Mausoleum is made of white marble with lots and lots of precious stones built in. If in Agra, don´t forget to visit the red fort as well... Or dine on a roof...
Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. People wash themselves and get blessed in the holy river.
Jaisalmer is a desert city with high walls similar to a fortress. The picturesque city will leave a permanent impression on you. From here it is easy to organize a camel trip to the desert. Please be aware of cheaters! Rates charged by hotels for tours can be a multitude of what the actual rate is!!! Hotels and private accommodations do not own camels...
Khajuraho is very well known for its temples and sculptures that are in line with Kama Sutra (erotic) practices. The site is UNESCO heritage and more than 1000 years old.