Jaisalmer-the golden beauty in Rajasthan, North India, etched in yellow sandstone. Perched atop the Trikuta Hill, it stands tall against miles of gleaming sand. Epitomising the desolate, awesome charm of the desert. Legend has it, that Lord Krishna-the head of Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill.

The temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Central India are one of India's major attractions. Once a great Chandella capital, Khajuraho is now a quiet village of just over  6000 people. The temples are superb examples of Indo-Aryan architecture, but it's the decorations with which they are so liberally embellished, that have made Khajuraho famous. Around the temples are bands of exceedingly fine and artistically carved stone-work.

Gaya has some of the most sacred Buddhist and Hindu shrines located in Bihar. Gaya is one of the most important pilgrimage places for the Hindus. It is believed that a Hindu will reach heaven if his last rites are offered under the celebrated  'Akshayabat' or immortal banyan tree, standing in the yard of Vishnupad temple. Believed to be built on the footsteps of Vishnu, the grand teple was renovated by Ahalyabai, queen of Indore.

A charming hill station in Tamilnadu,South India, that retains much of its pristine beauty, Kodaikanal is located in the Palani Hills not far from Madurai (120 Km). While its magnificent landscapes provide ideal settings for the trigger-happy photographer, its wooded slopes and winding paths are excellent for leisurely strolls. The main attraction here is the star shaped lake.