Lemon Tree Hotels, North India
Home to India's capital city, New Delhi, North India comprises the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. Geographically, North India is quite diverse, featuring both the Himalayas and the Thar Desert. While mainly an agrarian economy, industry is clearly on the rise. Native animals and plants abound at such popular national parks as Jim Corbett National Park and Dudhwa National Park. Plus, North India is also known for its many fine universities and colleges. In addition to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Allahabad University and Indian Institute of Information Technology, the world-renowned Indian Institute of Technology and Indian Institute of Management have branches in several North India cities. As a business hub and commercial centers, many Northern cities are gaining a strong reputation, such as New Delhi (known as National Capital Region (NCR) which includes Gurgaon, Noida); Chandigarh; Jaipur; etc.