10 Best Places To Visit In India
For several centuries, for people from all parts of the world, the word ‘orient’ is nearly synonymous with just one word, India. This land of varied temperatures, climates, geographical attributes, lifestyles and cultures has been welcoming its visitors with a smile and ensuring that they leave the place with lovely memories. Here are some of the best places that you must visit on your trip to the beautiful land of India.
1. Agra
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The epitome of love, the Taj Mahal stands here on the banks of the river Yamuna. Regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this archaic edifice is the best example of Mughal architecture. Besides that, this city also has several other places of interest like the Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri-a medieval city and the Jama Masjid.
2. Jaipur
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Known as the Pink City in India, Jaipur is a city full of palaces, beautiful lakes and gardens. This city boasts some of the best palaces, temples and monuments built by the Rajput kings, prominent among them being, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum and Birla temple.
3. New Delhi
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The capital of India, Delhi is full of historical monuments, museums, religious sites and architectural marvels. This ancient city is home to various cultural and architectural influences, the primal ones being the Islamic and the Hindu.
4. Mumbai
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Mumbai, the melting pot of India’s sub-cultures, is the most populous city in the country and its financial capital. This in-the-face city is home to Bollywood, the biggest center of film production in the world. Mumbai also has some beautiful promenades, shores and local shopping destinations that make this place a tourist hot-spot.
5. Darjeeling
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Located amid a steep mountain ridge and the lofty Himalayas and enveloped by tea plantations, Darjeeling is the place to go if you are a nature lover. Hindu and Buddhist temples, botanical gardens, archaic churches, colonial mansions are some other places to visit when you are in no mood to trek or tread through the beautiful paths. You can even take home some fresh tea products while strolling through the tea plantations.
