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India is known for its diversity in culture and the colours of different cultures together. You will find many cultures in India with their own identity and ways of living. Different traditional clothes, jewellery, and food. In North India there are many varied culture like in Lucknow, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, or Rajasthan. Plan a visit to the hills of Uttaranchal and listen to the Holy Scriptures and mantras on the banks of the holy Ganges. You will be enchanted by the traditional Mehfil’s of classical music and dance in Lucknow. Feel the true love reflecting from the white marble chunks of the Taj Mahal in Agra Uttar Pradesh.

Varanasi, city of Uttar Pradesh is famous for its Zari works. Zari is done on different things like textiles, artifacts and drapes. One of the famous uses of Zari work is on traditional sarees. They are known as Banarsi Sarees as Varanasi is also called as Banaras. Chikankari which is embroidery on Muslin is also very prominent. In Haryana you will find pottery, embroidery and weaving, Phulkari, Bagh, Chope, Durries, Paintings, Sculpture, and Theatre. In the rural areas of Uttaranchal you will find world famous paintings and antique Items like stone carving, wall paintings. Uttaranchal is also known for ornament making.

India is also famous in making souls come alive on the strings of music and dance. While being on North India you will see dances like Hikat in Himachal Pradesh. It is a popular dance performed by women in pairs holding each other's wrists and the extending their arms to the front. Namagen is another dance of Himachal Pradesh which is a performance usually costumes are largely woolen. This is held during autumnal hue celebrations. Going through other side is Punjab, where you will see the famous dance performaces of the Bhangra. It is one of the most energetic dances and popular of India. Performed by men folks during Baisakhi, Bhangra is performed on drum beats. Drummer men are dressed in lungis and turbans. The music of North India is also other form of enjoyment in India. You will see everything from Ghazals to Bhajans. Ghazal has Persian and Urdu poetry. It has light music. Another form in India is Tabla, it is a North Indian drum set. Bhajans are devotional songs eulogizing Indian Gods and Goddesses.

The cuisines of North India are like that you will eat once and the taste will last for long. It has varieties such as Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Chicken, Shab Deg Kashmiri Roghan Josh, Makki di Roti, Sarson Ka Saag, Murg Mussallam, Shami Kebabs, Punjabi Chole, Navratan Korma, Shahi Paneer, Gobi Manchurian, Gosht Biryani, Dal Makhani. North Indian cuisines have curries which are thick. The food is moderately spicy and creamy gravies. They have abundant use of dried fruits and nuts is in everyday foods. Dairy products like milk, cream, cottage cheese, ghee (clarified butter) and yoghurt are also widely used in cooking. Sweets are also served with great taste. Sweets are like Gajar Ka Halwa, Gol Papdi, Kala Jamun, Khoya Burfi, Lassi Patiala, Mootichoor Ladoo.

The country which has many things, from food to famous tourist destinations is your first stop to visit and enjoy. Your travel in India in general and north India in particular will add to your best moments of life. The memories will never fade and the experience will be remarkable.