Heritage sites of India

Taj Mahal

 

One of the seven wonders of the world.It took around 20 years and was completed in 1648.It's completely built of white marble and is the costliest gift of love.It's in Agra 150 kms from Delhi on the banks of river Yamuna.

 

 

Red Fort

 

A 17 th century fort over 2 Km in circumference in Delhi.It's completely built with RedStone.

 

Jantar Mantar

 

Oldest Astronomical observatoery of it's kind in the world .Situated in Jaipur.

 

Charminar

 

A majestic gateway with four minarets built in 1591 located in Hyderabad.

 

Gol Gumbaz

 

The second largest dome in the world 40 metres in diameter and has awhispering chamber noted for it's fine acoustical system.

 

Hawa Mahal

 

Called palace of winds located in Jaipur.It's afive storeyed facade with 953 windows and served as aharem(place for womenfolk to watch the city).It was built in the 18th century.

 

Ajanta Caves

 

The rock cut caves located in Aurangabad boast one of the finest paintings still shining it's beauty after many centuries.

 

Mahabalipuram

 

Situated near Chennai(Madras) has some of the finest stone carvings of the Pallava dynasty of the 12th century

 

Taj Mahal

 

One of the seven wonders of the world.It took around 20 years and was completed in 1648.It's completely built of white marble and is the costliest gift of love.

 

Buland Darwaza

 

53 meter high archway is the highest gateway in India near agra

Visit kerala

Recently I had been to kerala where I stayed for a week.It is the best part of India to visit.kerala is called "god's own country".The state is on the west coast of peninsular India.It's jammed between the Arabian sea on the west and the western Ghats mountain ranges on the East.The whole state is a mountain country filled with lush green tropical vegetation.Kerala is the largest producer of Rubber and tea in india.It's the spice bowl of India.Kerala has some of the finest beeches and lagoons.Azure blue beeches,lush green canopy,attractive backwaters and fine people should make a visit to kerala attractive.The brothers and sisters show the greatest levels of Hospitality.So Plan your next vacation to kerala.

 

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