Historical destinations residing in the arms of India
Do you wish to know more about the captivating history of motherly nation India? Do the events of past make your present even more worthy and valuable? Do you wish to expand the level of knowledge you own? Are you eager to know more about the origins?
If yes, then place your presence at the below-listed historical destinations and explore every corner of it [from the external appearance to the ornamented interiors]. The sky-heighted fort walls| the giant gates| the impressive passages and hallways| the intricate rock stones etc – Pay your visit to these imposing places and allow it speak out its past.
India Historical Tour, the age-old spots of artistic richness and impressive past. India is broadly segmented into five regions
- Northern Zone
- Southern Zone
- Eastern Zone
- North-eastern Zone
- Western and Central zone
Every region serves as home to numerous historical spots, which discloses the detailing of varied architecture. Some showcase the Tamil architecture, some reflects the best of Dravidian architecture, some exhibits the finest of Mughal architecture etc. Select a zone of your choice and visit the eminent destinations breathing in the vicinity of your choice.
Here are the names of some praiseworthy and phenomenal historical destinations residing in the arms of India
- Taj Mahal [Agra]
A great symbol of love; made by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife [Mumtaz Mahal – the Persian beauty]. It’s regarded as “the Jewel of Muslim Art in India and One of the universally admired masterpieces of the World’s Heritage”.
Taj Mahal is a white-marbled mausoleum; gifted with the titles of – one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Suggested Tour – Taj Mahal Tour
- Agra Fort [Agra]
The Historic Fort, which is widely addressed as the walled city; in the age-old days, it served as the main place of stay for the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi. It’s situated at a minimal distance from Taj Mahal; the Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Suggested Tour – Agra Tour Packages
- Buland Darwaza [Fatehpur Sikri]
‘The Gate of Victory’; it was constructed by the third Mughal Emperor –Akbar to celebrate his victory over Gujarat in 1572 AD. Buland Darwaza effectively displays the Akbar’s empire; considered as the highest gateway in the World.
- Amber Fort [Rajasthan]
Made up of Red Sandstone and marble; it’s a striking fort situated in the town of Amber in the state of Rajasthan. This fort impressively displays the artistic Hindu style elements; visit it and witness in person.
Suggested Tour – Jaipur Tour , Rajasthan Tour Packages
- Konark Sun Temple [Odisha]
An exemplary temple residing in the town of Konark on the coastline of Odisha; it’s devoted to the Hindu God Surya – attributed to King Narasimhadeva first of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The impressive architecture will surely leave you in amazement.
- Ajanta and Ellora Caves [Maharashtra]
The Ajanta Caves are adorned with nearly 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, which belongs to an interval of 2nd century BCE to 480 CE in the Aurangabad district of the state of Maharashtra. And Ellora is one of the largest rock-cut monastery temple cave complexes in the World highlighting the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist monuments and artwork.
Suggested Tours – India Temple Tour , South India Temple Tours
- Gwalior Fort [Madhya Pradesh]
A notable fort built by the Hindu Kings of India; it’s a hill fort situated close to Gwalior in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.
Suggested Tour – Gwalior Tour Packages
This fort complex is quite huge and grand – here are the names of some of the major attractions situated within the extensive complex;
- The Gujari Mahal – in present it’s a Museum
- The Vikram Mahal
- The Karn Mahal
- The Hathi Pol
- The Man Mandir Palace
- The Sas-Bahu Temple etc.
Here are some to name – Qutb Minar [Delhi], Virupaksha Temple [Karnataka], Sanchi Stupa [Madhya Pradesh]. Khajuraho Temple [Madhya Pradesh] etc. Place your visit to these destinations with your india historical tour and explore the in and outs of its appearance and formation.
Suggested Tours – Rajasthan Tour Packages , Indian Temple Tours, Golden Triangle Tour Packages