tourist Attractions in India
Top 10 Attractions in India
1. Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is an icon of India and is a tourist attraction that should be on the list of goals that you would go. Taj Mahal is in Agra, India, and was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife who died in childbirth, Arjumand Banu Begum or Mumtaz Mahal also dubbed sebaga which means "Jewel of the Palace" or Jewel in the Palace. Making of this building spent about 22 years and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Harmandir Sahib
Harmandir Sahib, or commonly called "The Golden Temple" is a temple located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Harmandir Sahib actually means "Temple of the Gods". Harmandir Sahib is a holy place for the Sikh religion which was built in the 16th century. This temple is referred to as The Golden Temple because the outside it which is coated with gold. At night, the temple will reflect a very beautiful golden shadow. The tourists who visit this place must respect and maintain the sanctity of Harmandir Sahib to remove footwear, not smoking, and so on.
3. The Mehrangarh fort
The fortress is situated at an altitude of 400 meters in Jodhpur area is now a museum with a castle, the courthouse, and a gallery in it. Fortress was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha when he shifted his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur. The fort has seven huge gates that still contain signs of ancient battles.
4. Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer nicknamed as "The Golden City" is a city in Rajasthan. In this city, tourists can visit the site of ancient castle and tasting various culinary. This fortress is the oldest fort in India. This city bersiri on a ridge of yellowish stone pasri and attracts many tourists because of the beautiful architecture of the building.
5. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The archipelago is a union territory in India. Andaman and Nicobar islands have a unique tropical rainforest. There is a mix of plants that originated from India, Myanmar and Malaysia. In these islands you can find about 2,200 varieties of plants and 200 endemic mostly can not find in India. This tropical rain forest is also rich in animal life. Some endemic animals that live in these islands include eagle owl Andaman Andaman and wild boar. Besides being able to enjoy the natural beauty that already exists, you can watch some heritage sites of World War II and the British Colonial. In these islands, too, you can do several kinds of water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing.
6. Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal or also known as the Palace of the Winds is one of the most famous historic buildings in Jaipur. Building made of red sandstone and pink was built in the 18th century and has five floors with a row of small windows and screens. That said, castles made facing the main road was built with the aim that the duchess could see out of the building without being noticed by people who are passing by. Some people say that the most appropriate time to visit this place is kerika the morning sunrise, because that is when it looks the most beautiful buildings.
7. Galtaji
Galtaji an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site located in Khania-Balaji. In this place there are seven temples and seven water tanks were used for bathing by pilgrims. Water tank which is considered the most sacred is Galta Kund and the tank is never dry. Thousands of pilgrims come to this place to believe that by bathing in the waters Galtaji will bring good things. The place is often referred to as "Monkeys Galta Temple" because of the great apes living kumunan at this location. To get into Galtaji, free of charge. The best time to visit here is the sunset, when the monkeys back to the temple.
8. Ladakh
Ladakh is one of the highest in the world because it is located in the Himalayas. The area is also known as Little Tibet has vast desert that squeezed the rocks. Because there are so exposed, Ladakh has a sacred and holy impression, coupled with the many Buddhist monastery in the region. Ladakh was once used as a location for shooting one of the famous film, which is 3 Idiots.
9. Shimla
Shimla is located in north India. Shimla is one of the centers of tourism in India. This location is also one destination entrepreneurs to build their businesses. If you visit here, you can visit the Shimla State Museum (a museum that collects miniature painting Pahari, sculpture, costumes, woodcarvings, textiles, and jewelry from this area), Jakhu Hill (the highest peak which offers views of the city and the Himalayas), Summer Hill, Sankat Mochan, and others.
10. Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra cave is a monument that has existed since the 2nd century BC. The cave consists of paintings and sculptures are regarded as works of Buddhist religious art. This place tells the story of Indian life in the past and shows that Buddhism has existed in India before the religion from another religion. This cave constituting one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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