India is known for its rich culture and heritage.
Tourists from all over the world visit India to experience the wonderful
heritage destinations. we provide you all the information about these
ancient heritage sites and also assist you in planning exclusive holidays to
these historical sites at affordable prices.Though there are many heritage
destinations in India, but the best ones have been listed below which one must
visit to experience their beauty and historical significance :
Taj Mahal, Agra
It is one
of the most popular monuments of India. It also appears on the list of New
Seven Wonders of the World. Since 1983, Taj Mahal has been a UNESCO World
Heritage Site which was constructed by Shah Jan in the memory of his
loving wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It exhibits the beautiful Mughal architecture
of the ancient times. The white marble monument looks stunningly beautiful on a
full moon night and must be visited without a fail.
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho Monuments is a group of
Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India. They are one of the UNESCO
World Heritage Sites in India. The temples are famous for their Negara-style of
architectural symbolizing their erotic sculptures.
Most of the Khajuraho temples
were built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty, Historical records
note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread
over 20 square kilometers. Out of these, only about 20 temples have survived,
spread over 6 square kilometers, of the various surviving temples, the
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with
intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.To experience the beautiful erotic
sculptures which depict the Indian culture which suggests physical relations
between a man and a woman as an important part of life and consider them
essential for attaining salvation. You need to visit the temples of Khajurao to
experience the wonderful sculptures and understand their importance and
relevance. Tourists from different parts of the world visit this heritage site
to see these sculptures.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves,
Aurangabad
The well crafted paintings and
sculptures on the walls of Ajanta and Ellora caves date back to 2nd century B.C. and are the best examples of
Indian art which can be experienced. The caves of Ajanta were lost in the dense
forests and were rediscovered by a British Officer in 1819. The 34 caves of
Ellora are over 100 km away from the caves of Ajanta and exhibit spectacular
rock-cut temples of Buddhist, Jains and Hindus.
Hampi, Karnataka
Ham pi, the capital of Vijayanagar was once the greatest Hindu empires that the
Indian history has experienced. The ruins of this captivating empire consist of
large boulders surrounding the landscape which covers a stretch of almost 25
km. The capital was said to be very rich and you can experience the incredible
energy emitted by the monuments located at this fantastic heritage site. In the
first week of November, Ham pi Utsav is organized every year which should not be missed if you are planning a holiday to this wonderful place.
The magnificent Sun Temple reflects the
rich and vibrant culture and heritage of India. It stands as a wonderful
example of ancient Indian engineering which is a gigantic construction along
the sea. The chariot of the Sun God with huge horses presents a wonderful
picture of the beautiful chariot being towards dawn by these life-size
horses. All these destinations mentioned
above exhibit different sides of the wonderfully rich Indian culture. You can
plan a holiday for each of these heritage destinations and get a feel of each
unique site.
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