Travel and tourism industry in India rank fifth among the list of 134 most preferred tourist destinations in the world. The simple cause of this good ranking is the large number of tourists’ attractions in the country. Just as rainbow paint the sky, inida paints the world with her magical hues. It is a dream holiday for many tourists. There are some of the most famous India attractions that are not be missed on visit to this beautiful mainland.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World is a masterpiece of architecture. There is no competitive monument in the world like this. The beauty and splendor of Taj Mahal, located in the city of Agra on the bank of River Yamuna, echo the theme of love. This glorious monument was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra
It is one of the historical India attractions, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. As it the home to the famous symbol of love, Taj Mahal, it is given the name of romantic city of India. There are large numbers of tourists in and around Agra as it includes Sikander tomb, Vrindavan, Mathura and Fatehpur Sikri.
Himalayas
The wide ranges of Himalayas are the interesting places to be explored by the tourists to India. High rising Himalayas cover eleven Indian states out of twenty-eight. Kashmir, rightly called ‘Paradise on Earth’, is a popular place among tourists and the Dal Lake is one of the names in Kashmir. It presents a most memorable picture of Kashmir along with elongated shikaras (house-boat), thousand different wares and myriad flowers.
Goa
Located on western coast of India, Goa is the leading tourists’ attraction. It has become very popular holiday destinations as it comprises golden sandy beaches, which collectively with sunny weather forms a holiday atmosphere. It is not only a relaxing place but also a place that adds fun and excitement to the life of visitor. It is one of the most sought after beach destination.
Kerala
Kerala, a beautiful state on southwest coast of India, is known for green hills, calm backwaters and palm fringed beaches. Ayurveda, the traditional system of healing is famous in this part of the country. Many people visit from different corners of the country for Ayurveda massage therapy. It is considered a good treatment either for knee pain or something so invigorating. Kerala is counted among the list of states having world’s best spa resorts comprising beauticians, Ayurvedic doctors, and training programs. Spices and water sports are other famous entities of the state.
Karnataka
Karnataka is a home to the city of Bangalore. There are many tourists’ centers such as hill resorts of Coorg, the town of Hampi and the historic city of Mysore. The empire of Vijaynagar can be seen in the town of Hampi.
Tamil Nadu
It is located on India’s south east coast and is known for its rich Dravidian culture and temple towns. The capital city of Chennai and historic towns of Tanjore, Mahabalipuram, Madurai and Kanchipuram are well known for their textile tradition and temples.
City palace of Jaipur
A tour to India is incomplete without a tour to Rajasthan. It lies in the northwestern part of the country and is known for its magnificent forts and palaces built by Rajput. Some cities of this region are worth visiting such as Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Pushkar and Ajmer. One can easily come across traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The palace of Jaipur built by Maharaja Jai Singh and later additions made by his successors. Apart from it, there are several structures like Shri Govind Dev Temple, Badal Mahal, Chandra Mahal, and the city palace museum.
Pilgrimage Sites
There are many pilgrimage sites in India for its long spiritual background and deep religious faith. I8t is obvious from the large number of temples and religious places that have spread all across the country. These sites attract both local people and international tourists. Some pilgrimage sites in North India are Kedarnath, Gangotri, Rishikesh, Yamunotri, Badrinath, Amaranth, Hardwar and Varanasi. There are some such places in south also such as Kanyakumari, Tirupati Balaji, and Rameshwaram. Apart from it, there is Nalanda, Vaishali and Shravasti as Buddha pilgrimage points. |
