Agra, located in the northern part of India in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is a city steeped in history and renowned for being home to one of the most iconic monuments in the world—the Taj Mahal.

Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds immense cultural, religious, and historical significance. Located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is considered one of the holiest cities in Hinduism.