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Agra
Agra is famous as being home to
one of the seven wonders of the
world-the Taj Mahal. The
architectural splendour of the
mausoleums, the fort and the
palaces is a vivid remainder of
the mausoleums, the fort and the
palaces is a vivid reminder of
the capital in the 16th and
early 17th centuries.
Allahabad
128 kms.from Varanasi and
located at the confluence (Sangam)
of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and
the mythical Saraswati,
Allahabad - one of the oldest
cities of India and a pilgrimage
centre of utmost importance is
also famous for the Kumbh and
Ardh Kumbh Melas held every
twelve and six years
respectively.
Ayodhya
The ancient city of Ayodhya,
according to the Ramayana, was
founded by Manu, the law-giver
of the Hindus. For centuries it
was the capital of the
decendants of the Surya Vansh of
which Lord Rama was the most
celebrated king.
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