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Top 10 Places To See In India

Golden Temple : The Harmandir Sahib popularly referred to as Golden Temple is the famous Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. Construction of Golden Temple started in December 1585 AD,during the domain of fourth Sikh Guru - Guru Ram Das & completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev. Later on it was redesigned & made more architecturally beautiful by Maharaja Jassa Singh Ahluwalia in 1764. It is surrounded by lake from all sides which consists of holy water known as 'Amrit.' There are four main entrances to the temple. If you look inside the temple you may find shrines of former Sikh gurus, saints & martyrs. Varanasi : Varanasi known for its ancient cultural traditions, forms ultimate religious destination for the Hindu pilgrims. Located on the banks of holy Ganga, Banaras now Varanasi is soaked in mythological bequest. Pilgrims take a holy dip in the ganges to get rid of their sins and to rejuvenate and purify their mind, body and soul. According to the legends one who dies on the sacred land of Varanasi would attain moksha. It is one of the world oldest inhabitation cities, it was an adobe to Ma Parvati and Lord Shiva. Tour to Varanasi offers unusual yet unique experience that you will surely not forget throughout your life. Taj Mahal : Taj Mahal is situated on the banks of river Yamuna, in Agra. Listed in seven wonders of the world, it forms one of the prime attraction in India. The monuments dates back to 17th century AD, in which thousands of artisans and craftsman were employed in the construction of this marvellous white marble building. It is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture displaying the combination of Persian, Indian and Islamic architectural styles. This exquisite mausoleum was declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. Taj Mahal, 'the epitome of love', was built by fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Through this monument Shah Jahan expressed his immense and endless love for his dead wife. Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan : Rajasthan is a land of historical forts and palaces depicting royal splendor and unique lifestyle of the erstwhile Rajash's and Maharajah's. The heritage monuments stand proudly as testimony to rich cultural history of the bygone era. You can explore the ornate forts and palaces of Rajasthan that you may find on your tour to the splendorous cities of Rajasthan - Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Chittorgarh. Some of the renowned forts and palaces in Rajasthan are Amber Fort, Bikaner Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jaisalmer Fort, Mehrangarh Fort. VacationsIndia.com offers online booking to these unique Rajasthan forts and palaces. Goa Beaches : Goa is famous as synonym with beaches and casinos. The beautiful city boasts galore of tourist attractions bearing the testimony of Portuguese regime and their love for architecture. It is an old city having its own vibrant culture and traditions. Goa is crowded with thousands of tourist as the region enjoys pleasant weather all round the year. It is favorite hangout destination for both domestic and international travelers to spend their vacations. Evenings are celebrated in nightclubs and discotheques, where fun and frolic never ends. Khajuraho Temples : This is quite inexplicably questioned as to why did the Chandels chose village of Khajuraho as the destination for constructing their temples. According to the legends these temples are creativity of expert artisans and mansons who were brought here from somewhere else. This great temple site remained hidden from public view throughout the Mughal invasion and the early Bristish rule in India, they were rediscovered later on in this century only and presently they are fine testimony to past India glory. The eroticism that images of Khajuraho temples portray can not found in any other temple. Rishikesh : 'the Gateway to Land of Lords', is one of the famous religious sites in India.Yet at the same time Rishikesh is a perfect tourists destination offering great combination of adventure, wildlife, meditation and spiritualism. The sacred city every year welcomes thousands of pilgrims and adventure lovers. Rishikesh remains mostly crowded with tourists from mid April till October. Beautifully located amidst magnificent hills, the city lies at an approximate height of 356 m above the sea level. It is popularly referred to as 'Tapo Bhumi' which means place for meditation of Gods. Bandhavgarh National Park : Bandhavgarh National Park located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh is an enchanting location between the great Vindhayas and Satpura ranges. Covering total area of 437 sq. kms this marshy upland is the tract numerous wild animals and savage of Tigers. It was once the great hunting ground of the Maharaj of Rewa, this park is primary renowned for the imperial white tiger who was named Mohan. This park boosts of approximately 22 species of animals and more than 250 species of birds. Some of the major attractions of the park includes Asiatic jackal, Sloth Bear, Fox, Hyenas, Bengal fox, sloth bear, ratel, gray mongoose, striped hyena, jungle cat, leopard. Ajanta and Ellora Caves : These magnificent caves surrounded by lush greenery, lie close to the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, alluring the tourist from every part of the world. Ajanta and Ellora caves are famous for their own unique features and are architecturally and sculpturally different. The caves of Ajanta are famed of the intricate paintings and mural while Ellora are well known for its beautifully carved sculptures. The majestic Ajanta and Ellora caves are renowned for their carvings and structures, that are said to be beginning of the classical Indian art. Kerala Backwaters : The one experience you must not bypass while on Kerala tours is a night on a 'Kettuvallam' (traditional houseboats), your holiday home in the tranquil backwaters of this palm-fringed state. Developed in a time when railways were unknown and roads expensive to built, the traditional boats used to be the main inland transportation with the prime purpose of ferrying paddy harvest. Today they include air conditioned rooms, magnificent itinerary and a chef to pamper you with the full range of delicious Kerala cuisine. And the backwaters, that flow with a constant rhythm like an unspoken silence dominating the gap between first-time daters, surely gift every tourist an exquisite holiday.