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India, the country where culture echoes, traditions speak and diversity delights is a land of magnificent monuments like Taj Mahal which is one of the historical wonders. India is a land of culture and heritage. Your tour to India will enable you to explore its vast dimension. Tourism in India has shown a phenomenal growth in the recent past. The reason behind this is that India has beautiful destinations to travel and explore. It offers an array of tourist destinations that attracts travelers from all over the world. It is impossible to list all the travel destinations in India but some of the most famous tourist destinations are detailed below.
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Taj Mahal |
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An immense mausoleum of white marble, Taj Mahal was built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by the order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. Taj Mahal is one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. It was voted one of the Seven Wonders of the World by the New7Wonders of the World.
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| New Delhi |
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Capital city of India is one of the top destinations in India. It is one of the oldest cities of the world. Its history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and culture. History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the capital of India. Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar and Rajghat are must see tourist attractions. |
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| Rajasthan |
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The magic of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. Rajasthan is often expressed as huge open-air museum with relic so well preserved for the travelers and the curious of the day.
Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan is also known as the 'Pink City'. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it.
Jaisalmer or the Golden city is famous for its sloppy sand dunes, camel safaris and festivals. The perfect time to visit the golden city is during the Desert Festival held in Jan/Feb. every year, when the city reverberates to the sound of melodious tunes and rhythms. Folk dances, exciting competitions and contest especially the turban raying contest. One of the main draws is the noteworthy 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city.

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Pushkar is another famous destination visited by thousands of tourists. Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake is an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus.
The 'Nag pahar' or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar. Every year thousand of devotees throng the lake around the full moon day of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. A huge and colorful cattle fair-the Pushkar fair, is also held during this time.
Dance music and colorful shops spring up during this fair. Also on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colorfully attired village folk enhance the fun of the occasion. A host of cultural events are organized, including attractive puppet shows. Cattle auction and camel races are also a part of the festivities.
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| Goa |
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Goa, on the west coast of India is a land of swaying palms, miles of golden sands, lush greenery, an incredible cultural heritage, magnificent churches, temples and monuments and a unique cultural synthesis of the east and the west. But it is most famous for its magnificent beaches and water sports. Goa is visited by hundreds of thousands of international and domestic tourists each year. Goa is also known for its temples and world heritage architecture including the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which makes it one of the biggest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia. Goa also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
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Kerala |
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Welcome to Kerala, God's own Country. With the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats towering 500 - 2,700m on the east, Kerala is networked by forty-four rivers. Kerala is a very easy place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name means "land of coconuts" and the palms shade nearly the entire state from the tropical sun; many call the beach at Kovalam the best in India, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush green hill stations and exotic wildlife, Ayurvedic health resorts, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments, an exotic cuisine… all of which offers a unique experience.
Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises found' declared by the National Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. It is a land much acclaimed for the contemporary nature of its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing, rejuvenating paradise that it is.
Alappuzha (Alleppey), Ernakulam (Cochin), Idukki, Kottayam, Kollam, Palakkad, Thrissur, Trivandrum and Kozhikode (Calicut) are some of the famous tourist destinations. |
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Varanasi |
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The holy city has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy and mysticism for thousands of years and has produced great saints and personalities like Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi Das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja and Patanjali. Varanasi is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back thousands of years and contemporaneous with the Sumer civilisation.
The culture of Varanasi is deeply associated with the river Ganga and the river’s religious importance. Varanasi has its own style of classical Hindustani music, and has produced prominent musicians, philosophers, poets, and writers in Indian history.
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