Have you ever dreamed of going to India, the home of beautiful palaces and traditions, colorful festivals and breath-taking monuments? Take the trip of your lifetime and make sure to visit these must-see, beautiful sights. Not only are these sights breath-taking, but the history behind these monuments are even more captivating. These are the 14 places you must include in your India trip to make it the most enlightening and amazing experience of your life.
1. Taj Mahal
This hot spot is a must for all tourists. The sweet historic story of Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife, Mumtaz will leave you almost as enchanted as the beautiful Taj Mahal itself. They don’t call it the seventh wonder in the world, for nothing!
2. Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace makes your childhood fantasies of living in a palace a reality. It’s splendid architecture and the historic stories behind this palace makes it a must go to destination for any vacationer.
3. Gateway of India
Located in Bombay, the movie city of India, this monument symbolizes Indian pride and was built during the British Raj in India. It overlooks the serene Arabian Sea and is one of the most important monuments in India.
4. Red Fort
The Red Fort proudly represents India's independence from British Raj and it's flourishing creativity during the Mughal Empire. This hybrid of Persian, Islamic, Timurid and Hindu architecture will leave you amazed.
5. Akshardham
This ancient beauty, gives tourists an insight into the Hindu religion and ancient stories behind this regal temple. It's splendid and intricately carved architecture is definitely worth the visit!
6. Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
This temple is one of the most important and sacred Sikh temples all throughout India. The stunning Golden Temple's is set on serene large pool, often referred to as the "Pool of Nectar" because of it's supposed divine healing power, makes the temple seem as if it's floating on water!
7. Meenakshi Amman Temple
Another exquisite temple is Meenakshi Amman Temple. As one moves to different regions in India, the diffusion of Hindu religion plays out differently as seen by the different architectural styles in Meenakshi Amman Temple. The vibrant and stack style buildings are unique to South Indian temple like Meenakshi Amman.
8. Ganges River
The Ganges River runs through India and represents divinity and purity. The banks of the Ganges River are said to be sacred, so many beautiful and splendid prayers take place on these banks to honor the Ganges.
9. Amer Fort
Amer Fort is most commonly called the gem of Jaipur. Its majestic feel and beautiful interior only adds to this building's heritage and history. The enchanting beauty of this fort make it a great experience for any tourist.
10. Humayun's Tomb
This spectacular sight in Delhi has recently been declared a world heritage site. Additionally, the tomb has many significant architectural styles such as an unique ensemble of Mughal-era garden tombs and Islamic style domes.
11. Chittorgarh Fort
Another breath-taking fort is Chittorgarh Fort located in Rajasthan and it is the largest fort in India. The views on top of this fort are spectacular and capture the beauty of Rajasthan.
12. Ajanta Ellora Caves
The Ajanta Ellora Caves are a magical experience for everyone. The Ajanta Ellora Caves are a series of temples of different religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism all coexisting peacefully. The mystical and divine aura in these caves leave people enchanted.
13. Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan. It's intricate design and the splendor of the palace itself, makes people feel like they're no less than royalty.
14. Golconda Fort
Going to Golconda Fort is like time traveling through history. The fort's technical and architectural brilliance, the grandeur of the Nawabs and splendid views make these ruins a great spot for tourists to learn about India's history.
Next time you go to India, make sure to hit up these enchanting and historical places to not only learn more about India's culture and history but have a life changing experience that will leave you breathless and fascinated!
