The culture, tradition and
heritage of India is truly rich in the buildings, temples, forts and palaces of
India. The famous Indian monument, Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Charminar, Red Fort,
Church of Goa and Jantar Mantar are also some of the most historic sites in
India. Apart from these historical monuments, other world heritage sites of
India also include wild parks and ancient temples of South India.
Taj Mahal,
Place: - Agra, Uttar
Pradesh, India
The Taj Mahal is a beautiful
white marble building located on the banks of the holy Yamuna River in the city
of Agra in Uttar Pradesh! The Taj Mahal is also an excellent example of Mughal,
Persian and Indian architectural styles. It is one of the eight wonders of the
world and is also one of the most visited monuments in India!
Hawa Mahal,
Place:- Jaipur, Rajasthan,
India
Hawa Mahal, one of the great
monuments of Rajasthan Rajputs, is located in the heart of the Pink City and
the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur. This five-storied palace built in pyramid
shape is famous as one of the major tourist attractions of Jaipur!
Mysore palace,
Place:- Mysore, Karnataka,
India
The palace of Mysore is the
second most famous historical monument in India, this magnificent palace
situated in Mysore city of Karnataka is one of the most famous tourist
destination and attractions of India. Mysore Palace is one of the most famous
tourist attractions in the city along with Chamundi Hills.
Bahai Temple,
Place:- Delhi, India
The Bahá'í Temple is also
called the Lotus Temple of Delhi, the Bahá'í religion is a symbol of the
spiritual unity of all mankind and this temple is the best place for
meditation, peace and worship of every religion!
Harmandir Sahib,
Place:- Amritsar, Punjab,
India
Harmandir Sahib, known as
the Golden Temple, is a gurudwara located in Amritsar, Punjab. Sri Darbar is
the holiest shrine and one of the most famous pilgrimage place for Sikhs.
Harmandir Sahib is one of the holiest places in India!
Victoria Memorial,
Place:- Kolkata, West
Bengal, India
The Victoria Memorial Hall
is located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal and is dedicated to Queen
Victoria. The Victoria Memorial is one of the major tourist attractions of
Kolkata and serves as a museum with a great collection of manuscripts,
paintings and British period sculptures.
Brihadiswar Temple,
Place:- Thanjavur, Tamil
Nadu, India
Brihadiswar Temple, also
known as Bada Mandir, is a famous temple of Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur in
Tamil Nadu, a major state of India! The Brihadisvara Temple and the Eravateshwara
Temple are two ancient world heritage sites in Tamil Nadu India!
Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus,
Place:- Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
or Victoria Terminus is a historic railway station. Victoria Terminus, located
in Mumbai city of India, is the busiest railway station in India and also the
headquarters of Central Railway. It is one of the top 25 historical monuments
located in Maharashtra!
Qutub Minar,
Place:- Delhi, India
Qutub Minar of Delhi is the
second highest tower in India and one of the largest and famous towers in the
world. The complex of Qutub Minar also houses Iltutmish's Tomb, Delhi and many
more historical monuments in the form of the Iron Pillar of Alai Minar!
Sanchi Stupa,
Place:- Sanchi, Madhya
Pradesh, India
The Buddhist Vihara located
in Sanchi also known as the Great Stupa is the most famous Buddhist monument in
India, located in Sanchi Town in Raisen district. Sanchi Stupa is the best
preserved ancient stupa in India!
Fatehpur Sikri,
Place:- Agra, Uttar Pradesh,
India
Fatehpur Sikri is a very
attractive and haunting city and has one of the best preserved collections of
Indian Mughal architecture in India! This magnificent fort is situated on the
banks of a large natural lake and is known for the Buland Darwaza!
India Gate,
Place:- Delhi, India
India Gate is a war memorial
that salutes the soldiers sacrificed during the First World War, it is located
on the eastern side of Rajpath and is one of the most popular monuments in the
city.
Charminar,
Place:- Hyderabad, India
Charminar is a famous
monument and mosque that is listed among the most recognized structures in
India, this monument in Hyderabad is included in the Indian official list as an
archaeological and architectural treasure!
Humayun's Tomb,
Place:- Delhi, India
Humayun's tomb is the first
garden-tomb structure in the Indian subcontinent, Humayun's tomb is a very good
example of Mughal architecture and has also been declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site!
Monuments of Khajuraho,
Place:- Madhya Pradesh,
India
Monuments of Khajuraho are a
group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.The temples are famous for
their civil style architectural symbols and their erotic sculptures and are one
of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
Gateway of India,
Place:- Mumbai, India
The Gateway of India is a
monument referred to as the Taj Mahal in Mumbai, it is located on the coast in
the Apollo Bandar region of South Mumbai and offers a breathtaking view of the
Arabian Sea!
Jaisalmer Fort,
Location:- Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan, India
Jaisalmer Fort is one of the
largest fortifications in the world, located in the Jaisalmer city of
Rajasthan. Also called the Golden Fort, it is located in the heart of the city,
and is one of the most notable monuments in the area!
Ajanta Ellora Caves,
Location:- Aurangabad,
Maharashtra, India
The caves of Ajanta and
Ellora are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. These 30 caves have been
constructed as rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which are the major tourist
attraction of Marathwada region of Maharashtra!
Red Fort,
Location:- Delhi, India
World Heritage Site The Red
Fort of Delhi is a large fort built with huge walls of red sandstone, which is
today the main tourist attraction of India and is famous all over the world for
its size!
Group of Monuments at Hampi,
Location Karnataka, India
The group of monuments of Hampi
was in fact the last capital of the great Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar which is
situated on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River, the group of ruins
monuments in Hampi are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meenakshi Temple,
Location:- Madurai, Bihar,
India
Meenakshi Temple is located
in Madurai on the southern bank of the Vaigai River, this huge temple complex
is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. Meenakshi Temple is one of
the top 30 nominees for the new Seven Wonders of the World!
Monuments of Mahabalipuram,
Location:- Mahabalipuram,
Tamil Nadu, India
The group of monuments of
Mahabalipuram is one of the largest open-air temples in the world, the seaside
Shiva temple, the Olakkanneswara temple and the descent of the Ganges on the
Coromandel Coast!
Konark Sun Temple,
Location:- Konark, Odisha,
India
The Konark Sun Temple is a
grand temple built in the shape of a huge chariot and is depicted in various
catalogs of the Seven Wonders of India. This Hindu temple is dedicated to the
Sun God and is one of the most prominent Sun Temples in India!
Champaner Pavagadh Memorial,
Location:- Gujarat, India
The memorials of the
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park are located around the Pavagadh hill
which is a group of mosques, temples, granaries, cemeteries, wells, walls and
roofs! Some of the major monuments are Jama Masjid, Fort with Burj and Kalika
Mata Temple.
Aihole - Badami - Pattakkal
Memorial,
Location:- Karnataka, India
The group of monuments at
Pattakal are the culmination of early experimentation in Hindu temple
architecture in the Vesra style. The Badami cave temple has four Hindu, Jain
and Buddhist cave temples and Aihole is a popular tourist destination in
northern Karnataka located east of Pattakkal!
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