Plains GuideThe Plains of India are considered to be the country's heartland. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna flow through this region. Major events of India's history took place here. HotelsFind hotels in New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Chandigarh, Jhansi and more. DelhiDelhi is India's capital city and the home of executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the Government of India. AgraAgra is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, some 200 km from Delhi. VaranasiVaranasi, once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a historical city in northern India. Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh is a state in the Plains region of India. Uttar Pradesh has the largest population of nearly 167 million. Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh is a state in the plains of India. The name "Madhya Pradesh" means "central region", and derives from its geographical position. BiharBihar is a state in Northern India. It lies on the Gangetic plain, with Uttar Pradesh to its west, West Bengal arching to its south and east, and with Nepal to its north. PunjabPunjab is a state in the northwestern part of The Republic of India. When India was divided, the region was divided along religious grounds. HaryanaHaryana is a state in India. A Hindu-dominated state that split off from largely Sikh Punjab in 1966. ChandigarhChandigarh is India's first planned city, quite distinct from the rest of the country and considerably better organized. SunauliSunauli is the traditional name given to both sides of this India/Nepal border crossing, 70 kilometers north of Gorakpur and 3 kilometers south of Bhairahawa.