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Travour.com offers you tours and trips to the beautiful tourist destinations of India. The trip can be trimmed or added as peer your wishes. Read on to know about the most famous destinations of India. You can also use the Map of Asia to see the geographical location of India and its regions.
Cities of India
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Agra
The historic city Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of India, as it houses the world famous epitome of love, the eternal Taj Mahal. Agra made its mark as an international tourist destination on the world map all thanks to the eighth wonder of the world Taj Mahal in Agra, which was made by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, in the loving memory of his wife, Mumtaj.
Agra also has many tourist places in and around. There is Agra Fort made of red sandstone by Emperor Akbar. The nearby short excursions from Agra include Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra tomb, Mathura and Vrindavan. |
Delhi
Delhi is the capital city of India and one of the most contemporary one. It is the busiest city that offers various sites to be visited, both in and around the city. the tourist can enjoy watching the archeological sites, religious sites, historical sites and more on your tour to Delhi. India Gate is the impressive colonial architecture of India Gate, which has today become a symbol of modern Delhi. Red Fort is a massive edifice, which is most spectacular pieces of Mughal architecture in Delhi. Qutab Minar forms one of the main tourist attractions in the city. Built in red and buff sandstone, it is the highest tower in India. Humayun's wife, Hamida Begum built Humayun's Tomb, in the year 1556. Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India. Old Fort is also an interesting sight on your tour to Delhi. The fort is located on a small hill, which once stood on the banks of the River Yamuna.
Goa
Located on the western coast of India, Goa is famous globally as an ideal beach holiday destination by holidaymakers from around the world. Goa is now known as a popular family vacation destination and also as an evergreen honeymoon destination in India. Goa is best known for its beautiful beaches. A sunbathers paradise, Goa's combination of sun, sand and sea is unforgettable. The beaches here to be visited are Calangute Beach, Anjuna Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Benaulim, Colva Beaches and much more. Panaji, the capital of Goa is also a perfect tourist destination.
Jaipur
The 'Pink City of India' Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan in the northwest India. Jaipur is adorned with many historic tourist places. The major tourist places at Jaipur are include Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Central Museum, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh, Amber, Jaigarh, Maota Lake, Albert Museum, Jaipur Museum, Sisodia Rani Park, Birla Mandir Planetarium, Lakshmi Narain Temple, The Rajmahal Palace, Kanak Vrindavan, etc.
Mumbai
The commercial capital of India, Mumbai is the most colourful and popular cities of India. It offers various sites to be visited in and around, which attract a great number of tourists every year. Gateway of India is one of the famous monuments in Mumbai on your journey to Mumbai. The massive structure was built in 1911 as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. Mani Bhawan is also an important place, as it was the Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi and is currently a Gandhi memorial. Marine Drive can add more fun to your tour to Mumbai. Also called Chowpatty Beach, Marine Drive is a popular sea front; it is also the main thoroughfare linking Malabar Hills to the southernmost points of Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Nariman Point, and Fort. Other famous tourist attractions are Hanging Gardens, Kamla Nehru Park, Jain Temple and Sidhi Vinayak Temple. |
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Pilgrimage Sites
India is a land of deep spiritualism and religious faith. All this is reflected in the many temples scattered all across the country. The pilgrimage destinations of India not only attract local pilgrims but also the international tourists. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Amarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Varanasi are the popular ones in North India. Tourists can visit the birthplaces of Lord Ram and Krishna at Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan. Towards the South, the pilgrimages of Tirupati Balaji, Kanyakumari and Rameshwaram can be visited. Buddha pilgrimage points at Nalanda, Shravasti, Vaishali in Bihar are also spectacular.
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Hill Stations
The hill stations of India come up as a refuge for summer-stricken gentry, as India is a relatively hot country. The hill stations here offer break from the heat and dust of the plains. Moreover, their beautiful green surroundings also offer fascinating beauty and spectacular views. Thus, they can be your ideal holiday spots on your tour to India. Some of the popular hill stations are, Srinagar, Ladakh, Leh, Shimla, Kasauli, Nainital, Mussoorie, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Darjeeling, Shillong, Kurseong and Kalimpong.
Exotic Beaches
India offers most exotic and luscious beaches, as it has around 7, 600 km long coastline. It is the land where the sun, the sea and the sand present the most spectacular effects and memorable experiences that are impossible to resist for the tourists from all over the globe. | Some of the beautiful and pristine beaches lie in the states of Goa, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar and Chennai.
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