Agra’s
Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the
mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the
New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of three
World Heritage Sites in Agra.
Completed
in 1653, the T?j Mahal was built by the Mughal king Sh?h Jah?n as the
final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumt?z Mahal. Finished in
marble, it is perhaps India’s most fascinating and beautiful monument.
This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard
labour and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to build and is set
amidst landscaped gardens.
Jaipur / Udaipur
Jaipur is also popularly known as the
Pink City, is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist and education destination in India.
Lots
of people flock to Jaipur to view the various forts and monuments in
Jaipur which reflect its glorious past. Tourism is a significant part of
Jaipur’s economy. Some of the world’s best hotels are located here.
Forts & Monuments
- Hawa Mahal
- Amber Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
- Jal Mahal
- Rambagh Palace
- Chandra Mahal, The City Palace, Jaipur
- Diwan-e-Aam, City Palace
- Central Museum, (Albert Hall Museum)
Goa
Goa
is Famous for its pristine beaches, infact 90% of all the tourism in
Goa happens only for its beautiful beaches in Coastal Areas. Goa has two
main tourist seasons: winter and summer. In the winter time, tourists
from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the splendid climate.
In the summertime (which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from
across India come to spend the holidays.
In
2008 there were more than three million tourists reported to have
visited Goa, more than half million of whom were from Foreign visitors.
Infact, many foreigners have made Goa as there home for its laid-back
and relaxed lifestyle !
Kashmir
Kashmir
was once called Heaven on Earth, and once of the most beautiful places
in the world. However, in last couple of decades, terrorism has faded
its charm – A place home to Himalayan Ranges.
The
State of Jammu & Kashmir has main three geographical regions known
as “The Lesser Himalayas” or the “Jhelum Valley” (Kashmir), “The Inner
Himalayas” or “The Indus Valley” (Ladakh & Frontier areas) also
called “Trans-Himalayas”, and “The Outer-Himalayas” or “The Southern
mountain range” (Jammu). The area of Jammu & Kashmir is 2, 22,236
square kilometers.
Kanyakumari
Though
there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district,
Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and
unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies – the
Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise
and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, one can
also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time – on either side of
the horizon.
Kerala (Backwaters)
Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is
one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the "
ten paradises of the world" and "
50 places of a lifetime" by the
National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives, Beautiful Backwaters and Alternative healing massages.
Old Delhi
Delhi, Capital of India has
many attractions
like mosques, forts and other monuments that represent India’s history.
The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort. New
Delhi on the other hand houses many government buildings and embassies,
apart from places of historical interest.
The Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb have been declared World Heritage Sites.
Ajanta Ellora
Ajantha
& Ellora are 28 – 30 rock-cut cave monuments created during the
first century BC and 5th century AD, containing paintings and sculptures
considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and
universal pictorial art.
The caves are located just outside the village of Ajantha / Ellora in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Since 1983, the Ajanta & Ellora Caves have been a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
in India owes’ its grandeur to its natural beauty, its clean fresh
mountain air and above all, the smiling resilient people for whom it is a
home. Known for its natural splendor, Darjeeling’s best gift to its’
visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains awaken first with a
tentative peeking of the sun.
A
steep ride, five kilometers from Ghoom, or an invigorating walk up a
steep incline, leads sun worshippers to Tiger Hill. The air is chilly
with darkness and damp. To the east, a dull orange sun emerged painting
the sky with brilliant strokes of magenta, gold, orange and fuchsia. The
snow capped Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Jannu and other peaks slowly
emerge from slumber to start a new day. The sun worshippers gasp at the
magnificent sight.
Mysore
Mysore
is a tourism hot spot within the state of Karnataka and also acts as a
base for other tourist places in the vicinity of the city. The city
receives the maximum number of tourists during the period of the Dasara
festival when festivities take place for a period of 10 days. One of the
most visited monuments in India, the
Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities.
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