Beautiful Tourist places In India

Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Overview A city, predominantly made of red sandstone, Fatehpur Sikri was founded in 16th century by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Back then it was the capital of his Empire for fifteen years. Now a UNESCO world heritage site and a famous tourist attraction, it is a fine example of Akbar's architectural finesse. Fatehpur Sikri is a home to Jodha Bai's palace , Jama Mosque, Buland Darwaza , and a Tomb of Salim Chisti. A unique blend of architectural excellence, as well as religious beliefs, sums up to the definition of Fatehpur Sikri. This monument was built by Akbar to honour Sheikh Salim Chisti, whose prediction of the birth of a Mughal heir came true.  Along with it, he built a stunning mosque which is still in use today. Construction of three palaces for each of his favourite wives, one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian took place. An Indo-Islamic Masterpiece, Fatehpur Sikri is enclosed by an 11 km long fortification wall ...

Taj Mahal Taj Mahal, Agra Overview What is widely considered as the most beautiful building in the world, Taj Mahal is located in the historical city of Agra. Called as the "symbol of love", it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Every year visitors numbering more than the entire population of Agra passes through the magnificent gates to catch a glimpse of this breathtaking monument, and only a few leave disappointed. Shah Jahan said about the Taj that it made " the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes ". The Taj Mahal stands for the Crown of Palaces in the Persian language. It rises from the dust-beaten earth of Uttar Pradesh, but even the wildest imaginations leave visitors underprepared for this world wonder. It is a breath stealing moment when the gates of this monument are traversed, and the Taj Mahal comes into focus. It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture and is ...

Darjeeling Tour Darjeeling A  popular holiday retreat, Darjeeling presents an amalgam of exotic wildlife, lip smacking food, colonial architecture, tranquility and scenic beauty. Set amid the emerald-green tea plantations and snow capped Himalayan Peaks, Darjeeling is a popular hill station in West Bengal. The town was founded back in the 19th century by the British. Today, tourism in Darjeeling has reached its peak and people from all over throng to this captivating destination. The town is home to people from vibrant Tibetan and Sikkimese cultures which adds to its beauty and makes it more colorful. Darjeeling presents a great blend of picturesque sights and historic places. While on one side, the town makes you have a glimpse of the spectacular Himalayas, on the other side; it takes you back to the British Empire. The star attraction of West Bengal leaves no visitor disappointed. Right from colonial era architecture to natural beauty, the place gives every visi...

A gem of South India Visakhapatnam Tourism Visakhapatnam, also commonly known as Vizag, is one of the oldest port cities in the country. Situated in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is known for its picturesque beaches and serene landscape, as well as a rich cultural past, which makes it an ideal spot for a fantastic coastal vacation. The port of Visakhapatnam is renowned for being home to the oldest shipyard in all of India, and with a plethora of manmade wonders and natural spectacles, Visakhapatnam is a must-visit tourist destination in South India. You simply cannot go to a coastal city like Visakhapatnam and not see its beaches. Vizag is dotted with many beaches along its coastline, with the most famous one being the Yarada Beach. One of the most stunning places to see in all of Visakhapatnam, Yarada beach is surrounded by majestic hills on three sides, and by the Bay of Bengal on the other side. One of the best things about Vizag’s beaches is tha...

The 29th state of India SEEMANDHRA  Andhra Pradesh India The Vijayanagara dynasty can be credited for constructing some stupendous structures in the state like Srisailam and Lepakshi temples. Islam is also a popular religion with many mosques built during the reigns of Muslim rulers. One of the famous is Shahi Jamia Masjid in Adoni of Kurnool district. Rajahmundry city, located on the banks of Godavari River is one of the main attractions of the city. Likewise, Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a located between Krishna and Godavari delta. A trip to this state will leave you mesmerised with the wide variety of things that it has to offer, and the delicious cuisine will appease your taste buds beyond imagination. Blessed with two beautiful rivers, Krishna and Godavari, Andhra Pradesh also has the Bay of Bengal to its west, and it boasts of a coastline of 972km, the longest in the country. This state i...

Tso Moriri Lake Tso Moriri  Tso Moriri Lake, Leh Ladakh Overview The lesser known of the many lakes within the Changtang Wildlife sanctuary, Moriri Tso lake is a twin to the Pangong Tso Lake. Located inside the Changtang wildlife sanctuary, this lake offers a scenic place of peace and tranquillity. The water body measures about 28 km in length from north to south, and about 100 feet average in depth. The lake is surrounded by barren hills, with the backdrop of beautiful snow-covered mountains. Since Moriri Tso lake is the lesser known of the two lakes, the crowd frequency is less too. Pangong lake always has many more people and is now crowded with little stalls that sell Maggi and tea. Tucked away in the remotest parts of the country makes this lake a perfect star gazing sight rendering a complete mind-stirring site. Tso Moriri   Tso Moriri has been declared as a wetland reserve. A number of species of birds included bare-headed goose, the grea...

Shanti Stupa Leh Ladakh    Shanti Stupa Shanti Stupa Leh Ladakh Overview Shanti Stupa is one of the magnificent Tibetan structures that has ever been built. The architecture and the beauty of this place are unexplainable. Shanti Stupa is a white-dome structure dedicated to Buddhism. This brilliant structure stands atop a steep hilltop at a dizzying height of 11,841 feet above sea level. This dominating altitude of the Stupa allows it to offer picturesque views of its beautiful surroundings and hence, draws the attention of thousands of tourists every year. Facing towards the Leh Palace, the stupa overlooks the entire vibrant and colourful city of Leh and offers panoramic views of the Changspa village too. The beauty of Shanti Stupa takes a level up at night, especially during the full moon night when it is naturally illuminated by the moonlight. Shanti Stupa was constructed in the year 1991 by Japanese Buddhist, Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The constructi...