Tourist Attractions in India

Taj Mahal Photo: UNESCO

India is a hotspot of travelers as there are numerous special attractions here and people find this cultural land so interesting that most of them want to revisit the country. For those who are not so fond of traveling would love to come out of their nest to feel the exotic beauty of diaspora of monuments, cultural attractions, regional spots, and much more in this unique destination. India is a country of rich cultural heritage displaying variations from one state to another in language, religion, traditions, etc. Hence the favorite tourist destination of people across the world.

People from various parts of the world want to explore the rich culture of this country and blend of religions that are present here or may have existed earlier. The monuments, adventure spots, religious destinations, cultural attractions, and much more make India a global tourist attraction. India has a golden history that showcase a mix of different era with equally variegated architecture. 

   

Some famous tourist attractions in India that people should visit once in their lifetime are: 

 

Taj Mahal: One of the architectural wonders of the world built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in fond memory of his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal. Use of white marble and gemstines to make the tomb reflect the golden period of Mughal India. It is situated on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra city that lies in North India.     

    

Khajuraho temples Photo: UNESCO

Khajuraho Temples: The temples are unique in themselves as they depict erotic emotions along with the Kama (pleasure) mudras reflecting the hues of human relationships. The heritage site was founded during Chandela dynasty in nagara style and there are around 85 temples in total. Khajuraho templesare located in the central state of India, Madhya Pradesh.  

Golden Temple: This religious site was an outcome of Sikh Guru Arjan Dev's envision, originally named as Harmindar Sahib, it is the world's famous sikh gurudwara located in Punjab city. The gurudwara is situated in the midst of water. 

 

Kerala Backwaters: Known as City of God's own country-Kerala is a popular tourist attraction as the city has a long cover of water stretched over an area of 1900 kms. This south Indian city is famous for its unique lifestyle and using boats to travel along the backwaters.    

 

Thar Desert: Also known as Great Indian Desert. It is the seventh largest desert in the world that stretches from Western India to South Eastern Pakistan. In India, it is spread across the state of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat.   

 

Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is a mosque whose fine architecture is famous worldwide. The mosque is situated in old Delhi, capital of India and has derived its name by holding Juna prayer service on Friday afternoons. It was made by Shah Jahan and is the largest mosque in India and a famous pilgrimage of Muslim community across the nation.       

 

Ajanta caves Photo: UNESCO

Ajanta and Ellora Caves:  Ajanta and Ellora caves situated in Aurangabad- Maharashtra, are famous rock cut caves representing the rich cultural heritage of ancient India. The 34 caves at Ellora and the 29 caves at Ajanta would have remained undiscovered if John Smith, a British Army Officer has not explored them accidentally during his hunting expedition in 1819. Ajanta cave is a World Heritage Site.  

National Parks: National parks such as Kaziranga and Sunderbans are a major attraction for those who want to discover wildlife. There are many more on the list and one would find a large variety of wildlife in these parks.  

The list does not end here as these are just afew hotspots to be named among numerous other tourist attractions. Come to India and experience a journey of a lifetime while visiting the major tourist destinations.   

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