India’s tourism is flourishing every year. With the number of tourists being 8.89 million in the year 2016, it increased to more than 10 million foreign tourists in the year 2017 and has grown much more in consecutive years. This is because India is home to a plethora of monuments of historical, national, religious, archaeological and geographical significance.
Listed below are some of the many Indian monuments that will give you the best travel memories and make you go nostalgic:
Taj Mahal
Your visit to India would be incomplete without adding one of the Seven Wonders of the World, i.e. Taj Mahal on your itinerary. Located in the city of Agra, it was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan as a token of love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is built on the South bank on the Yamuna River. The detailed manually carved exquisite intricacies on the ivory-white marble of the Taj Mahal will make you wonder how strong love can get!
Jallianwala Bagh
This place has seen one of the most callous massacres of all times! Its history was created when on 13th April 1919, 379 people were killed, and 1200 people were left wounded by the troops of General Dyer in Amritsar in the state of Punjab. The marks of the bullets can still be seen on the walls of Jallianwala Bagh! It’s is a huge scar on the Indian Freedom Movement, that still gives goosebumps!
Ajanta Caves
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the 30 rock-carved caves date back to the 2nd century BC. One can find them in the Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. The caves are the coups of Buddhist religious art. There are plenty of monasteries, worship halls, and paintings in the caves, which allure a huge number of tourists every year.
Kanyakumari
It is the junction where the amalgamation of three water bodies, i.e. the Arabian Sea, The Indian Ocean and The Bay of Bengal, takes place! Known for its spell-bounding sunrises and sunsets, it also houses the Vivekananda Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue. Away from the bustling cities, one can have a very peaceful stay here and rejuvenate.
Jaisalmer Fort
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, this fort still has people dwelling in it! Built by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhati Rajput, it holds a very significant account of the history of Rajasthan, including the confrontation of Rawal Jethsi with Alauddin Khilji, the ‘Jauhar’ of the queen, the fight against the Mughal Emperor Humayun and even more. The sunlight on the fort makes it shimmer in golden colour, which makes the view, breath-taking! Its humongous architecture of ornate yellow sandstone carvings is something you don’t want to miss on.
These were just a few of the many Indian monuments like Red Fort, Sun Temple Konark, Charminar, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Golkonda Fort, India Gate, Gateway of India, the newest Statue of Unity and many more. India is a land of diverse culture, which one needs to taste, ponder over its enormity and go replete nostalgic!
Listed below are some of the many Indian monuments that will give you the best travel memories and make you go nostalgic:
Taj Mahal
Your visit to India would be incomplete without adding one of the Seven Wonders of the World, i.e. Taj Mahal on your itinerary. Located in the city of Agra, it was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan as a token of love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is built on the South bank on the Yamuna River. The detailed manually carved exquisite intricacies on the ivory-white marble of the Taj Mahal will make you wonder how strong love can get!Jallianwala Bagh
This place has seen one of the most callous massacres of all times! Its history was created when on 13th April 1919, 379 people were killed, and 1200 people were left wounded by the troops of General Dyer in Amritsar in the state of Punjab. The marks of the bullets can still be seen on the walls of Jallianwala Bagh! It’s is a huge scar on the Indian Freedom Movement, that still gives goosebumps!Ajanta Caves
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the 30 rock-carved caves date back to the 2nd century BC. One can find them in the Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. The caves are the coups of Buddhist religious art. There are plenty of monasteries, worship halls, and paintings in the caves, which allure a huge number of tourists every year.Kanyakumari
It is the junction where the amalgamation of three water bodies, i.e. the Arabian Sea, The Indian Ocean and The Bay of Bengal, takes place! Known for its spell-bounding sunrises and sunsets, it also houses the Vivekananda Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue. Away from the bustling cities, one can have a very peaceful stay here and rejuvenate.Jaisalmer Fort
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, this fort still has people dwelling in it! Built by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhati Rajput, it holds a very significant account of the history of Rajasthan, including the confrontation of Rawal Jethsi with Alauddin Khilji, the ‘Jauhar’ of the queen, the fight against the Mughal Emperor Humayun and even more. The sunlight on the fort makes it shimmer in golden colour, which makes the view, breath-taking! Its humongous architecture of ornate yellow sandstone carvings is something you don’t want to miss on.These were just a few of the many Indian monuments like Red Fort, Sun Temple Konark, Charminar, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Golkonda Fort, India Gate, Gateway of India, the newest Statue of Unity and many more. India is a land of diverse culture, which one needs to taste, ponder over its enormity and go replete nostalgic!
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