Awesome Tourist Place in India
Agra
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)
Old Delhi
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.
Leh / Ladakh
Gangtok
Rohtang Pass
First and foremost, Rohtang Pass is one of the very few places in India where you will find snow throughout the year – if you love skiing, you cannot miss this place.
However, do check your calendars properly as this place is closed in the winter months for nearly six months. The season starts from April-May and runs until October, after which this place gets lots of snow and the place is closed. Afterall, this is 13,000 feet above sea level!
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