India is the seventh-largest country in the world, stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greens of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar Desert.
Its more than one billion inhabitants are divided into two thousand ethnic groups that speak more than 200 different languages.
Taj Mahal
The main attraction of India is the Taj Mahal, a huge mausoleum made of white marble, inlaid with semi-precious stones, including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, and turquoise, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahana in memory of his beloved wife.
The Taj Mahal is a gem of Muslim art and the greatest architectural achievement of Indo-Islamic architecture. The Taj Mahal is named after Akbari Mahal, the emperor’s wife. The Taj Mahal is the most famous and main attraction of India, every year tens of millions of travelers travel to India to admire the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
Official website: www.tajmahal.gov.in
Varanasi
Varanasi, the holy city in India, is also known as Kashi and Benares.
Varanasi is the most popular place of pilgrimage for Hindus, the city is sacred to Hindus and Jains, one of the seven sacred cities of India.
It is believed that this is where the abode of Shiva is located, Varanasi is located on the banks of the Ganges River, in which, according to the Hindus, you can wash away all your sins.
Varanasi is considered the oldest city in the world, it is over 3000 years old. Also, Varanasi or Kashi is known as the city of temples, temples are everywhere. The most famous temple in Varanasi is the Golden Temple, rebuilt in 1776, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves are Buddhist monuments in rock caves dating back to the 2nd century BC, which are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
The magical caves of Ajanta were abandoned around 650 AD and forgotten about until 1819 when the British came across them while hunting. Their isolation contributed to the fact that they are perfectly preserved.
The caves are located 100 km northeast of Ellora, 104 km from Aurangabad, and 52 km from Jalgaon railway station.
They crash into the volcanic lava of the Deccan in the forested gorges of Sahardi. Hills in picturesque surroundings. The Ajanta Caves contain drawings and sculptures that depict the life of the Buddha.
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, or “Golden City”, is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometers west of the state capital of Jaipur, near the border of Pakistan. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, in the middle of the Great Indian Desert or the Thar Desert.
The city is crowned with a fort that houses a palace and temples.
Jaisalmer was founded at the crossroads of desert-traveling camel caravans carrying exotic spices and precious silks. This strategic location of Jaisalmer made it possible to collect tribute from traders, as the main caravan routes connecting India with Persia and Egypt passed through it.
Harmandir Sahib
Sri The Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar, is a shrine in the Sikh religion. Harmandir Sahib is located in the center of the old part of the city of Amritsar, Punjab province in India.
The golden temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water. The temple building has four entrances instead of the usual one. It is a symbol of the openness of Sikhism and indicates that followers of all faiths can enter it.
The walls of the temple are decorated with carved wood panels and intricate inlays of silver and gold. The Golden Temple is open to everyone. Pilgrims and visitors to the Golden Temple must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering.
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh, in the heart of India. Kanha National Park is one of the tiger reserves. Kanha is considered one of the best wilderness areas in the world.
You can go there on an Indian bike.
Kanha is definitely a paradise for wild animals that live in their natural habitat. It was Kanha that became the source of inspiration for Rudyard Kipling to write his famous novel The Jungle Book.
Official website: www.kanhatigerreserve.com
Palolem
Palolem is undoubtedly one of Goa’s most open ideal beaches, with palm trees, soft sand, and a calm bay, this is the perfect place for a beach holiday. It is considered an ideal place for a family holiday in a tropical paradise with a turquoise sea.
Virupaksha Temple
The Virupaksha temple is located in Hampi, 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India.
Hampi was once the seat of the Vijayanagara Empire and the Virupaksha Temple is part of a group of monuments built between 1336-1570 AD. The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as one of the most sacred temples in Karnataka.
Lek Palace ( Lake palace )
Lek Palace was built between 1743-1746 as a royal summer palace. In the 20th century, the palace was converted into a hotel for millionaires.
Backwaters of Kerala ( Kerala backwaters )
The backwaters of Kerala are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes that run parallel to the Arabian Sea in the state of Kerala in southern India. Backwaters of Kerala include five large lakes connected by a network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes, and bays, with more than 900 km of waterways, both artificial and natural, 38 rivers flow into the Backwaters of Kerala.