India is a South Asian country having the second largest population in the world. India is a country of different people where languages and living styles are different in every state. India has some famous tourist places. One of the seven monument Taj Mahal is in India. India attracts tourists due to its cultural and historical places. Some of the Best Places to Visit in India are
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Places to Visit in India
1. Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, located on Badi
Chaupar in the Pink City of Jaipur symbolizes the amazing blend of royal
heritage, architecture, and culture of the Rajputs. Hawa Mahal is considered to
be one of the oldest buildings in the state. Beautifully built Hawa Mahal is
one of the most famous tourist attractions of Jaipur. Hawa Mahal is also known
as "Palace of Winds" due to its many windows and windows. There are
953 windows in this five-storey building like the crown of Lord Krishna, which
resembles the beehive.
Hawa Mahal, made of red and pink
sandstones, is built on the side of the City Palace. The special thing about
Hawa Mahal is that it is the tallest building in the world without any
foundation. The doors of Hawa Mahal are open for tourists daily from 9:30 am to
4:30 pm.
2. Temple of Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a very special city
and tourist destination in the state of Madhya Pradesh located in the middle of
India. Which is famous not only for its ancient and medieval temples but also
across the world. The mysterious land of Kamasutra in Madhya Pradesh has been
attracting tourists from Khajuraho from time immemorial. This small village in
Chhatarpur district is world-famous due to its exemplary erotic group of
monuments. Due to which it has made its place in the list of UNESCO World
Heritage Sites.
The famous temple of Khajuraho is
originally a collection of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh. All these
temples are very old and ancient. Which were built somewhere between 950 and
1050 by the kings of the Chandela dynasty. Khajuraho temple is open for
tourists from morning till evening.
3. Sanchi Stupa
Sanchi Stupa is located 46 km
north-east of Bhopal, the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Which
is situated on the banks of Betba River in Sanchi city of Raisen district. This
place is world-famous for its attractive artworks. Sanchi Stupa was included
in the World Heritage Site on 15 October 1982 by UNESCO. Sanchi Stupa was
established in the 3rd century BC according to the Ashoka of the Maurya
dynasty. The relics of Lord Buddha are kept at this place. Sanchi Stupa is open
for tourists from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
4. Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple is located in
Konark, about 35 km north-east of Puri on the coast of Odisha, India. It is a
huge temple dedicated to the Sun God related to Hinduism and is one of the
major tourist destinations in India. Konark is made up of two words Kona (Kona)
and arka. Where angle means corner and extract means sun.
When the two are combined, it is
called Sun of the Corner, Konark. This temple is also known as Black Pagoda as
the tower of the temple looks black. The Sun Temple of Konark is recognized by
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1984. The temple is open for tourists from
10 am to 5 pm every day except Friday.
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5. Mahabodhi Temple
Mahabodhi Temple is one of the
main attractions of Bodh Gaya. This temple was built by Emperor Ashoka. The
Temple is built around the original Bodhi tree in the 7th century AD.
Mahabodhi Temple is open for tourists from 5 am to 9 pm. There is no entry fee in
Mahabodhi temple.
6. Rani Ki Vav
Rani Ki Vav is an ancient
historical place located in Gujarat. It is a huge structure which is about 24
meters deep. This charming building was built in the 11th century. This
memorial to King Bhimdev of Solanki dynasty was built by his wife Rani
Udayamati. Rani Ki Vav is open for tourists from 8 am to 6 pm.
7. Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala Bagh is a public park
located near the famous Golden Temple of Amritsar which is a memorial
commemorating the massacre by the British. This tragic incident left a very bad
impact on the country and a memorial was built after independence in the memory
of innocent people who lost their lives in this incident.
The massacre memorial established
by the Government of India in 1951 at Jallianwala Bagh was inaugurated on 13
April 1961 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The place where the murder incident took
place by the British has now been converted into a beautiful park. Jallianwala
Bagh is open for tourists from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
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8. Gwalior Fort
Gwalior Fort is one of the oldest
places in central India. Gwalior Fort is situated on a hill in Gwalior city of
Madhya Pradesh state. The height of this fort is 35 meters. This fort has been
in existence since around the 10th century. Inscriptions and monuments found inside
the fort complex in this fort also indicate its 6th century. Gwalior Fort is
open for tourists from 6 am to 5:30 pm.
9. Amer Fort
Amer Fort is located on the top
of the Aravalli hill in the Pink City of Rajasthan in the state of Rajasthan.
This fort is known for its architectural art and history. Amer Fort is so
famous in India that around five thousand people come here every day to roam.
Situated just 11 km from the state capital, this fort Ambar Fort consists of
pink and yellow sandstones. Amer Fort is open for tourists from 9 am to 6 pm.
10. Kumbhalgarh Fort Rajasthan
Kumbhalgarh Fort is a famous historical
monument in Rajasthan which is famous for its majestic wildlife sanctuary. This
fort built by King Kumbh falls within the Rajsamand district. The distance of
Kumbhalgarh Fort from Udaipur is about 82 kilometers. Kumbhalgarh has the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China due to its
historical significance. The fort of Kumbhalgarh is open for tourists from 9 am
to 5 pm.
11. Lakshmi Vilas Palace
The Lakshmi Vilas Palace was
built by the iconic Gaekwad family who ruled Baroda. Initially, a part of it was built in the year 1890 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad. The Lakshmi Vilas Mahal
in particular, offers a splendid example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Lakshmi
Vilas Palace is four times the size of Buckingham Palace and is believed to be
the largest private residence at that time. The opening hours of Laxmi Vilas
Palace is from 9 am to 5 pm.
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12. Gateway of India Mumbai
The Gateway of India Mumbai was
constructed during the British period with the purpose of entry and exit. The
Gateway of India is one of the important historical monuments of India. This
ancient gateway to India was built in the year 1924 and inaugurated by The
Viceroy Earl of Reading. The last ship of British India was sailed from the Gateway
of India during the 20th century. There is no charge of visiting the Gateway of
India.
13. Ajanta and Ellora Caves Maharashtra
The caves of Ajanta and Ellora
are historical places located in Maharashtra, India. Real craftsmanship is
depicted here and the stones are each carved by hand. In the year 1819, a
British officer, John Smith, reached the spot in a chase of a Wagh and exposed
the place. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are related to Hindu, Jain and
Mercury religions.
The most interesting thing about
these caves is that during the monsoon season Buddhist monks were not allowed
to go out of the cave and they used to sit inside and keep sculptures. The
opening hours of the caves are from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Ajanta Cave is closed on
Monday and Ellora's Cave remains closed on Tuesday.
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14. Charminar
Charminar is one of the most
beautiful buildings in India. Charminar, located in the center of Hyderabad, is
an internationally recognized historical icon. This monument as a tourist
destination attracts people immensely. The monument was built when Qutub Shah
shifted his capital from Golconda to Hyderabad. Charminar is named after its
structure because it has four towers. The four minarets are open from 9:30 am
to 5 pm.
15. Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace is a historic
building located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. This
fort of Mysore is also known as Amba Vilas Palace. The Mysore Palace has been
the palace of the royal family and still holds the palace. The ground on which
this palace is built must be in the name of Pragiri.
The palace is located in the
heart of the Mysore city and is headed towards Chamundi Hills. Mysore is
commonly known as the City of Lon Palaces. Mysore Palace is open from 10 am to
5:30 pm. But Sundays and the government are closed on holidays.
16. Hampi
Hampi is a huge temple located on
the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the state of Karnataka, India. Which are
famous all over the world for their beautiful and huge carved temples. This
place, in particular, is known worldwide for its historic Virupaksha temple.
Which is dedicated to the patron deity of the Vijay Nagar empire. The city of
Hampi spread as ruins, is also included in UNESCO World Heritage in 1986.
17. Chola Temples of
India Tamil Nadu
There are three major temples
built by the rulers of the Chola dynasty. The Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjore, the
Airavateshwara Temple in Darasuram and the Brihadeeswara Temple in Gangaikonda
Cholapuram are special. These temples at Tanjore and Cholapuram were
constructed during the Gyaravi century. The interesting thing associated with
the temples is that once King Cholan had gone on a journey to Sri Lanka and
inspired a dream to build the Brihadeeswarar temple in Tanjore. The opening
hours of the Chola temple are 6:30 in the morning till 8:30 in the night.
18. Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
Mahabali Puram Temple is the
historic temple of India, which took 200 years to build. This magnificent
temple is in Dravidian style, the stone carvings are done in the temple are good example of Pallava art. The 11 temples named Mandapas in Mahabali Puram
are built on top of the hills. The most interesting thing about this temple is
how the water of Ganga Maiya carved out of pink granite has been landed by Lord
Shiva.
19. The Victoria Terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai
The Victoria Terminus or
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a The Victorian Gothic style of architecture. This place is a major railway station
in Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra. Built-in 1887, it was the
headquarters of the Central Railway. It was built on the 50th birthday of Queen
Victoria. It took 10 years to build.
20. Gol Gumbaz Karnataka
The Gol Gumbaz is built in 1656
in the tomb of Muhammad Adil Shah, the seventh ruler of the Adil Shah dynasty.
It took 30 years to build Gol Gumbaz. Gol Gumbaz is open for tourists from 10
am to 5 pm.
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