India

About the destination: Jaipur, also known as 'the Pink City,' is the capital of Rajasthan in India. Jaipur is often referred to as the Pink City in relation to its distinctly coloured buildings, which were originally painted this colour to mimic the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. The current earthy red colour comes from a repainting of the buildings undertaken for a visit by the Prince of Wales in 1876. Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city. Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international travellers. It is part of the tourist Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. It hosts several attractions like the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple, several massive Rajpur forts and so on. It also serves as a stepping stone for travellers heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

About the destination: Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is the third largest city in the state. Part of the city is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. The biggest attraction in Agra is the magnificent Taj Mahal, the 7th Wonder of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other UNESCO World Heritage sites in Agra include the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife. The Taj Mahal is considered by many to be the finest example of Mughal architecture, combining elements from Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architecture. The city was once the capital of the Mughal Empire and is a picturesque riverine city along the Yamuna River, enriched with Mughal palaces, forts, tombs, beautiful gardens and the old Mughal Bazar. The old part of the city is a very interesting place to wander around its narrow lanes and simply observe the people. Agra is a fascinating and very interesting city, home to very important monuments, like the world-famous Taj Mahal or the fantastic Agra Fort, places that will remain in any visitor's memory for life.