{"id":1893,"date":"2017-04-10T11:52:03","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T11:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/?p=1893"},"modified":"2024-07-19T11:40:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:40:10","slug":"top-10-tourist-places-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/top-10-tourist-places-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tourist Places In India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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India is the world\u2019s seventh-largest country stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar desert. Its more than one billion inhabitants are divided into two thousand ethnic groups and speak over 200 different languages.\u00a0Below we have mentioned “Top 10 Tourist Places In India”.<\/p>\n

1. Agra<\/h2>\n
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Agra\u2019s\u00a0Taj Mahal\u00a0is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan\u2019s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New\u00a0Seven Wonders of the world, and one of three\u00a0World Heritage Sites\u00a0in Agra. Completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal king Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Finished in marble, it is perhaps India\u2019s most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labor and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to build and is set amidst landscaped gardens.<\/div>\n
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2. Jaipur<\/h2>\n
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Jaipur is also popularly known as the\u00a0Pink City, is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist and\u00a0education destination in India. visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh.\u00a0 Hawa Mahal the \u201cplace of wind\u201d \u00a0and Birla Mandir Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal Palace, You can also enjoy the walks in the Markets of the Pink City to enjoy the Heritage View of the City and to know the\u00a0culture of \u00a0Rajasthan\u00a0Lots of people flock to Jaipur to view the various forts and monuments in Jaipur which reflect its glorious past. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur\u2019s economy. Some of the world\u2019s best hotels are located here.<\/div>\n
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3. Goa<\/h2>\n
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Goa is Famous for its pristine beaches, infect 90% of all the tourism in Goa happens only for its\u00a0beautiful beaches\u00a0in Coastal Areas. Goa has two main tourist seasons: winter and summer. In the winter time, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the\u00a0splendid climate. In the summertime (which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays. In 2008 there were more than three million tourists reported to have\u00a0visited Goa, more than half million of whom were from Foreign visitors. Infact, many foreigners have made Goa as there home for its laid-back and relaxed lifestyle.<\/div>\n
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4. Kashmir<\/h2>\n
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Kashmir was once called\u00a0Heaven on Earth, and once of the most beautiful places in the world. However, in last couple of decades, terrorism has faded its charm \u2013 A place home to\u00a0Himalayan Ranges. The State of\u00a0Jammu & Kashmir\u00a0has main three geographical regions known as \u201cThe Lesser Himalayas\u201d or the \u201cJhelum Valley\u201d (Kashmir), \u201cThe Inner Himalayas\u201d or \u201cThe Indus Valley\u201d (Ladakh & Frontier areas) also called \u201cTrans-Himalayas\u201d, and \u201cThe Outer-Himalayas\u201d or \u201cThe Southern mountain range\u201d (Jammu). The area of Jammu & Kashmir is 2, 22,236 square kilometers.<\/div>\n
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5. Udaipur<\/h2>\n
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Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it\u2019s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking\u00a0Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.<\/div>\n
Lake Pichola boat tours take visitors past the 18th-century,\u00a0white-marble Lake Palace, which covers an entire island and is now a hotel. Another island contains the domed Jagmandir Palace, former summer resort of the Maharanas, mostly constructed in the 17th century. Elsewhere, in Udaipur\u2019s sprawling old city, is towering Jagdish Temple, completed in 1651 and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum of regional folk art is known for its traditional puppet shows, while the\u00a0hilltop Monsoon Palace\u00a0offers sweeping views of the city and the surrounding ridges.<\/div>\n
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6. Kerala (Backwaters)<\/h2>\n
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Kerala,\u00a0situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the \u201cten paradises of the world\u201d and \u201c50 places of a lifetime\u201d by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives,\u00a0Beautiful Backwaters\u00a0and Alternative healing massages.<\/div>\n
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7. Old Delhi<\/h2>\n
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Delhi,\u00a0Capital of India\u00a0has many attractions like mosques, forts and other monuments that represent India\u2019s history. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic\u00a0Red Fort. New Delhi on the other hand houses many government buildings and embassies, apart from places of historical interest. The Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun\u2019s Tomb have been declared World Heritage Sites.<\/div>\n
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8. Darjeeling<\/h2>\n
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Darjeeling in India owes\u2019 its grandeur to its natural beauty, its clean\u00a0fresh mountain air\u00a0and above all, the smiling resilient people for whom it is a home. Known for its natural splendor,\u00a0Darjeeling\u2019s best gift to its\u2019 visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains awaken first with a tentative peeking of the sun. A steep ride, five kilometers from Ghoom, or an invigorating walk up a steep incline, leads sun worshippers to\u00a0Tiger Hill. The air is chilly with darkness and damp. To the east, a dull orange sun emerged painting the sky with brilliant strokes of magenta, gold, orange and fuchsia. The snow capped Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Jannu and other peaks slowly emerge from slumber to start a new day. The sun worshippers gasp at the magnificent sight.<\/div>\n
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9. Leh – Ladakh<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Ladakh\u00a0capital city of\u00a0Leh\u00a0lies near the eastern parts of\u00a0Jammu and Kashmir, on the crossroads of the historic \u201cSilk Route\u201d from Sinkiang to West Asia and to the plains of India. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru will nurture your spiritual needs, and the landscape of Leh provides for a number of adventure activities including mountaineering, white-water rafting and trekking along the Markha Valley.<\/div>\n
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10. Rohtang Pass<\/h2>\n
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If you are fond of cooler temperatures, Snows and mountains,\u00a0Rohtang Pass\u00a0HAS to be on your list! There are multiple reasons for it. First and foremost, Rohtang Pass is one of the very few places in India where you will find\u00a0snow throughout the year\u00a0\u2013 if you love skiing, you cannot miss this place.However, do check your calendars properly as this place is closed in the winter months for nearly six months. The season starts from April-May and runs until October, after which this place gets lots of snow and the place is closed. Afterall, this is 13,000 feet above sea level!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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