North India, strategically, the most important part of India has shaped the course of India's historical and cultural evolution over the last 3500 years. The three main religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism; the origin of sacred river Ganga, Yamuna and sources of many other important rivers are in northern India. Delhi the capital of India has seen the battle between many emperors and has been ruled by them from time to time.
Some of the outstanding monuments like Qutab Minar, Jama Mosque, Humayun's Tomb were built by Mughal Emperors during their regime. Rajasthan, one of the most colourful and vibrant states of northern India, most famous for its Forts and Palaces; Rajasthan's Thar Desert and Cattle Fairs are no less interesting. Uttar Pradesh, the most populated state in the country has beautiful monuments like the Taj Mahal.
The ancient city Varanasi on the bank of holy river Ganges as her source of origin from Gaumukh in the Himalayas ending her journey by creating the world's largest mangrove forest Sunderban, also the last preserves of the Bengal tiger and the site of a tiger preservation project. Northern India has its own significance due to diverse culture; amazing monuments, wildlife, rivers, Himalayas, religion and climate.
