Showing posts with label India's top 15 must see places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India's top 15 must see places. Show all posts

India's top 15 must see places/incredible India must see places/Delhi /Varanasi /Munnar/ Agra /Ajantha ellora caves/Goa /Madurai /Rishikesh /Udaipur /Dharamsala /Jaisalmer/Hampi /Khajuraho/Nilgiri Hills/Kochi , the Queen of Arabian sea


Delhi
                                         Delhi bears the stamp of a rich historical background. It is home to many ancient empires like the Mauryan Empire and renowned dynasties like the Tomara dynasty, Slave dynasty, Tughluq dynasty, Khilji dynasty etc. It is believed that Delhi is the land of Indrapastha, the capital seat of the Pandavas in Mahabharata. Delhi was also an important place for Sufism. After India's independence, Delhi was declared the capital of India. 
                                      One capital is renowned for being busy, dirty, noisy and hectic – but the buzz is unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else on earth. Alongside ancient relics, such as the Red Fort, India Gate and the Bahai Temple, the city is home to 21st century shopping, eating and nightlife.




Varanasi
                                        Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Many names have been given to Varanasi, though its recently revived official appellation is mentioned in the Mahabharata and in the Jataka tales of Buddhism. Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world, with a continuous history dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years. Today, it retains much of the alure of the ancient world. The center of the Hindu world, Varanasi touts an unrivaled diversity and a unique sense that can be experienced nowhere else. 
                                      Varanasi is a city quite like no other.  This mystical holy city openly reveals its rituals along the many riverside ghats, which are used for everything from bathing to burning the bodies of the dead.




Munnar
                                       It is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala's popularity as a travel destination among domestic and foreign travellers. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and perched about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of Munnar once used to be the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India.




Agra
                                      Agra has a rich historical background, which is amply evident from the numerous historical monuments in and around the city. The earliest reference for Agra comes from the epical age, when Mahabharata refer Agra as Agravana. In the sources prior to this, Agra has been referred as Arya Griha or the abode of the Aryans. A part of India's popular Golden Triangle tourist circuit, Agra is home to the Taj Mahal. It's India's most iconic monument and the top historical attraction in India. 




Ajantha ellora caves
                                      Astonishingly carved into hillside rock in the middle of nowhere are the Ajanta and Ellora caves. There are 34 caves at Ellora dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, and 29 caves at Ajanta dating back to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. The caves at Ajanta are all Buddhist, while the caves at Ellora are a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain.
                                     No doubt India's most popular and widely recognized caves, the Ajanta Ellora caves are carved into hillside rock quite in the middle of nowhere, in northern Maharastra. These caves are simply awe inspiring. Words can't describe how magnificent they are.




Jaisalmer
                                    Unlike any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns. Jaisalmer, an important ancient trading centre because of its strategic location on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden city'. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The fort built by Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80 metre high Trikuta hill, with beautifully carved Jain temples. Jaisalmer is often referred to as being straight out of a romantic Arabian Nights fable. It's a cliche, but how better to describe this remarkable sandstone city that rises magically from the sand dunes of the Rajasthan desert
                                   Out in the far reaches of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer – the Golden City – climbs out of the sand, an exquisite carved, sandstone fortress. The modern city has spilled outside of the city walls, but the interior remains traffic free and tranquil. The sunsets are amazing, local craft shopping is vast and the city is a key stop off point for camel treks.




Madurai
                                   Madurai  is situated on the bank of river Vaigai and has been the kingdom of Pandya kings in the past century. The place has a great cultural heritage and strong mythological history to be passed on to the next coming generations. The place is more than 2500 years old and the commercial center was developed in 550 AD. 
                                  Ancient Madurai in Tamil Nadu is home to the most impressive and important temple in south India --the Meenakshi Temple. If you only see one south Indian temple, the Meenakshi Temple should be it. The city of Madurai is more than 4,000 years old, and has remained a major center for Tamil culture and learning. The 12 day Chithirai Festival, featuring a re-enacted celestial wedding of God and Goddess, is held in Madurai during April each year.




Rishikesh
                                 Rishikesh is a small town in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. Scenically located where the Ganges River comes down from the Himalayas, Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame when the Beatles dropped by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram (now closed), and the town is still known as the World Capital of Yoga.
                                Home to the sacred Ganga, hundreds of temples and ashrams, sadhus, nightly darshan, thick forest and thousands of tourists, both domestic and international. Take yoga classes, ride the rapids of the great river, and visit the Gangotri glacier.




Udaipur
                               Udaipur is a beautiful city, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan, India. Known for its picturesque lakes, Udaipur also called 'the city of lakes'. The elevated hills and the beautiful lakes make a picture-perfect backdrop to the Udaipur city. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the World and subsequently, also known as the 'Venice of East'. In context of Rajasthan, Udaipur is the second most-sought after tourist destination of the state, the first being Jaipur. Udaipur had been the capital of Mewar for centuries. Famed city of lakes and palaces. A must-visit for the ability to immerse yourself in the regal splendor.




 Dharamsala
                                  Dharamsala is famed as the holy abode of Tibetan Charismatic Leader Dalai Lama and houses the Tibetan Government in exile. Dharamsala is a synonym for Buddhism in India. Situated on the upper hilly terrains ofKangra valley and set against the scenic backdrop of exquisite Dhauladhar Mountains. The gorgeous city is distinctively divided as upper and lower divisions with two altitude ranges. 
                                 Nestled at the toes of the Himalayas, home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in exile, Dharamsala attracts a diverse range of tourists, spiritual followers and political leaders. The town itself is busy like any Indian conurbation, head up hill to McCloud Ganj to the Tibetan temples, forest line and momos.




Goa
                                  Goa, a tiny emarald land on the west coast of india, the 25th state of the Union states of india, was liberated from Portugese rule in 1961. It was a part of Union Territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30th May 1987 when it was carved out of form a seperate state. Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa. Swaying palms, white sands and sparkling waters: the three essential elements that attract 2 million visitors annually to Goa’s balmy shores are plentiful in this tiny, glorious slice of India hugging the country’s western coastline and bounded by the Arabian Sea.

                                The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the world.




 Hampi
                                Traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra. Once it was the seat of the mighty Vijayanagara empire.Hampi, the city of ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the major historical places of South India. Once upon a time, it was the royal capital of the dominant Vijayanagara Empire. It is presently a ruined town with full of ancient palaces and forts. 
                                Ten hours into the interior from Goa, Hampi is the most bizarre, barren dust bowl, littered with giant boulders, ancient temples and studded with lush paddy fields. Visit the remains of the 15th century village of Vijayanagar, the under water temple and climb the 570 steps to the Hanuman Temple.




Kochi
                                Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
                                The city of Kochin surpasses most Indian cities in calmness and cleanliness – take a ferry taxi over to the island to take in some traditional kathakali dancing, Chinese fishing nets and British cricket greens.




Nilgiri Hills
                               ‘Nilgiris’ means Blue hills Mountain it is one of the most important tourist’s spots. The word niligris came from Silapathikaram. It is also called as Greenland. Niligris have number old varieties of plants from Europe and South Africa,Nilgiris temperate climate also attracts visitors from all over the world. The main cultivation is plantation Crops, are Tea and Coffee. Potato,beet root,and other vegetables. niligris receives rain from South West Monsoon and North East Monsoon. The economy of the Nilgiris district is based on horticulture crops like potato, cabbage, carrot, tea, coffee, spices and fruits. 
                                The summer retreat for the British Raj, the Nilgiri Hills sit above 2,000m, with KodaiKanal and Ooty at its heart, an original narrow gauge railway, elephant reserves and vast plantations of coffee and tea.




Khajuraho
                                 Khajuraho is a small town located in the Bundelkhand region (Chhatarpur District) of Madhya Pradesh and is famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings. Khajuraho has the Vindhya range of mountains as its beautiful backdrop. This makes Khajuraho a more fascinating destination to visit.
                                 Khajuraho is the second most visited place by foreigners in India after Taj Mahal. There are many Hindu and Jain temples in Khajuraho famous for their erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho group of monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh State 620 km from Delhi.