You has a spread of options to travel to India. The Bharat country is divided into regions with varied and unforgettable landscapes. Lose yourself in the traditional villages of Ladakh in the Himalayan mountain range. Stroll along the ghats of the Ganges and visit the remnants of a glorious time hidden in the state of Rajasthan.. This is a list of the 10 must see attractions in India, each of which makes people applaud.
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New Delhi
Delhi is not all about modernity, but is also dotted with ancient colours. There are temples of all styles and even relics from hundreds of years ago. On the streets of New Delhi, one can also see sacred cows strolling with their heads held high and elephant riders looking around at their leisure. This is New Delhi, a modern capital without losing its tradition.
The city’s religious atmosphere and ancient architecture, including the Red Fort, a Mughal palace built of red sandstone, Ashoka’s Pillar, built by the Peacock king Ashoka more than 200 years ago, the Kuttaputra, India’s tallest ancient tower, and the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, are all world-famous monuments.
Near the Delhi Palace stands the Jami Masjid, the largest mosque in India. It is also a famous monument in Delhi. From a distance, the three curved white domes and two towering minarets are awe-inspiring in their grandeur and majesty.
Old Delhi has many places of interest. In the north-east corner of the city is a famous monument, the ‘Forbidden City’ of India, the Delhi Palace. It is known as the Red Fort because its walls are made of red sandstone.
Jaipur
Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is a lively and romantic city, with its buildings painted in pink from roof to wall. Indian girls in pink saris walk through the streets, evoking the imagination. Jaipur is home to the historic Jantamantha Observatory, the eye-catching Palace of the Winds, the rugged Amber Fort and countless temples hidden in the hills and trees. The former capital of Rajasthan is still as beautiful and charming today.
Udaipur
The gorgeous city of Rajasthan sits beside the ridges of the Aravalli Hills and is known for being the city of shimmering lakes with the most exquisite palaces and the roughest landscapes. A city in the north that is not like India, but also the most Indian of all.
Udaipur has also been lovingly known as the ‘Venice of the East.’ It has also been chosen many times as a perfect destination for a film location including the James Bond flick. Udaipur is sprinkled with colours, heartwarming people, lively markets, and every festival here is celebrated with the same jest.
Bombay
To complete the circle, a visit to Mumbai is a must. Spearheading India’s economy, the city is best known for being home to the world’s most prolific film industry: Bollywood. It also has its fair share of historical monuments, including the famous Gateway of India, a huge arch erected to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay in 1911. In the evening, the waterfront, known as the “marine drive”, attracts a large crowd of Indians and tourists alike. It is the ideal starting point to go out in the bars or the discotheques of the city!
Varanasi
Varanasi is located in the south-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, just 10km from the Buddhist shrine of Kannada, a famous historical city and Hindu shrine, and the ‘capital’ of the Indian spiritual world. Varanasi is situated next to the Ganges River and is where countless devotees, ascetics and the dying come to bathe or wait to be cremated in order to purify their souls.
It is home to over 1,500 temples and many famous sites, including the Ganges Baths, the Golden Temple of India, the Durga Temple and the Benares Indian University. The birthplace of Kannada, where Siddhartha Gautama first gave his teachings, and the birthplace of two Jain prelates are both located near Varanasi, making Varanasi, in a broad sense, an important sacred place for Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
The Taj Mahal
Why go to India? To see one of the new 7 wonders of the world! The Taj Mahal is probably the most famous symbol of India. It is also India’s number one tourist destination – watch out for the busloads of tourists at the entrance, the palace attracts 3 million visitors a year! Located in Agra, the Taj-Mahal was built between 1631 and 1653 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is actually a mausoleum built to house his late wife.
The Taj Mahal is considered to be a fine example of Mughal architecture, combining Indian and Persian architectural styles. 1983 saw the listing of the Taj Mahal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Srinagar
It is one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing hill stations which is the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. The reason why Srinagar tourism is popular is due to the simplicity and heartwarming nature of people, the pleasant climate, the major Indian tourist attractions to visit, and the lush green valleys that are blanketed by snow during winters. The literal meaning of Srinagar in Sanskrit is, ‘the city of wealth and abundance.’
The calm Dal Lake is lined with a neat and bright array of boathouses that will bring a fresh sense of well-being to every soul eager to travel. Meanwhile, the chaotic old town with its characteristic gardens will welcome you with its endless historical charm and show you what “paradise” really is.
The Golden Temple of Amritsar
The Golden Temple of Amritsar is located in the heart of the Indian border town of Amritsar and is revered as a Sikh shrine. The fourth Sikh Guru, Ram Das, built a pond called the ‘Nectar Pond’, which gave Amritsar its name. The Golden Temple was built in 1589 by the fifth Sikh Guru, Azhuna, and completed in 1601, more than 400 years ago. The temple has been known to the Sikhs as the ‘Temple of the Gods’ because of the gold leaf covering the doors and the 19 rounded roofs of the temple, which shine brightly in the sunlight.
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park also known Kanha Tiger Reserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and provides excellent conditions for wildlife to live and breed, with its overgrown bamboo forests, endless meadows and gurgling streams. The most common animals in the park include the Royal Bengal Tiger, leopard, Indian sloth bear, wild cat, muntjac, merganser, marsh deer and jackal, living together in a mysterious and wild land.
Among the many species, the park’s pride is the Saw-whet and Marsh Deer, as they are the only ones of this species in India. Kanha National Park is not only the best place to see wildlife, but also for bird watching, with up to 300 species of birds currently recorded. This vivacious land has been the source of inspiration for Rudyard Kipling, a famous writer for his outstanding creation- “The Jungle Book”.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India, it was also built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Constructed of sandstone and marble, the building has three gates and two baileys. The most interesting part of the building is the south bailey, where you can climb to the top and get a very beautiful view. However, you will need to wear appropriate clothing to cover your head, legs and shoulders when you get here.
With a population of around 136 billion people, India has a lot to offer like natural landscapes, historical landmarks, food, culture & traditions,… portrayed by a unique amalgamation of ethnic groups displaying a variety of cultures and religions. this fact would never cease to amaze you that India is attractions a hub for tourists top of the world.