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Top 5 Indian Heritage Sites to Visit In 2014

The Taj Mahal

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The cultural heritage of India has always intrigued and fascinated the people worldwide. The beautiful heritage sites with reminiscences of rich culture, tradition and royal past allure the visitors and startle them with their awe-inspiring beauty. Eye-catching architectural work, splendid forts and wonderful palaces form the heart of this heritage. The historical destinations and monuments offer a deep insight into the amazing history of several kings and queens of India. Some of the popular heritage destinations of India worth exploring are as follows:

The Taj Mahal - A Jewel in Tiara of India: Taj Mahal, the unparalleled example of the stunning Mughal craftsmanship and architecture is one of the top heritage sites and seven wonders of the world. It is one of the most sought-after heritage sites to visit in India, which is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. This edifice is considered to be the symbol of true and endless love. It was built by the great Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in the memory of his most beautiful and lovable wife Mumtaz Mahal. The vast lush-green garden enveloping this magnificent masterpiece hypnotizes the visitors with its incomparable beauty. The architecture of the Taj Mahal is a perfect amalgamation of the Mughal, Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture. It is India's shining star that allures a large number of visitors from every part of the world. In the year 1983, this captivating white mausoleum was added in UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

The Red Fort – Pride of the Nation: The fort with its troughs, vast cannon chambers and capacious interiors illustrate the skill and artistry of the Mughals. It is another monument that was constructed by Shah Jahan in 17th century. The fort is one of the largest monuments of Old Delhi and also known by the name 'Lal Quila'. The prominent attractions that are worth seeing within the fort are the Pearl Mosque, built by Aurangzeb, the sixth son of Shah Jahan for his personal work, Rang Mahal for the relaxation of Emperor's wives and mistresses, Diwan-i-Khas where the important decisions were made by the ruler. Every year on 15 August, to celebrate the Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India unfurls the National Flag at the Red Fort.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves – An Empyrean of Maharashtra: This astonishing structure and UNESCO world heritage site is certainly a magical place to visit once in a lifetime. The Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in Maharashtra that showcases the beautiful art forms of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism culture. It is a very hard fact to digest that the caves are carved only with the help of hammer and chisel. There are around 29 caves in Ajanta and 34 in Ellora. The splendid Buddha figures and Jataka Tales on the rocks are simply a delight to watch. The huge sculpture of the demon king Ravana making an effort to lift the Mount Kailasa, the home of Hindu God Shiva captivates the attention of the tourists. The caves were added into the list of the world heritage site by UNESCO in 1983.

Konark Sun Temple – A Magnificent Example of Odisha’s Finest Architectural Work: Exquisitely built, this magnificent temple resembles the chariot of the Sun God having twenty four wheels and pulled by the seven horses. It is nestled in the Puri district of Odisha state. The temple is also known by the name 'Black Pagoda' because it is constructed with black granite. This temple is surrounded by lots of casuarinas plants and tranquil environment of the place provides a great peace of mind to the visitors.  The elegant carvings of various Gods and animal figures showing various aspects of life on the walls of the temple are simply breathtaking.

Qutub Minar - India's Very Own Eiffel Tower: It is one of the tallest minars of India that was constructed in the year 1193 by Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak, Turkish ruler of Northwest India. This great historical site is located in Delhi and was built by using the red sandstone and marble. An individual is required to climb at least 379 stairs to reach at the top of the Minar. Qutub Minar was built to mark the commencement of the Muslim rule all over India. It is a UNESCO world heritage site that is thronged by a large number of visitors.An India heritage tour offers a golden opportunity to the visitors to witness the rich cultural heritage and glorious past of Indian history through the magnificent temples and forts. The trip provides an inexplicable insight into the great enchanting destinations replete with the stories of kings, Gods and Goddesses and marvelous architecture of historical places in India.

About Author:

Pawan Kotiyal is working as a Head e-Business develpoment in Tour my India, a leading travel company in India. He is an avid reader, other than his work he has an interest in writing travel story, and assisting others. Have a look on posted article and get information about heritage sites to visit in India.

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As a successful Head of Business Development in India’s leading travel company, Tour My India, Pawan Kotiyal has set high work standards. Through his dedication and hard work he has become an important milestone in growth of the company. Beside leading his team and putting his best at work, Pawan is also an avid traveller, who likes to trudge to far-flung and lesser-explored destinations in I...(Read More)

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