Must-See Places in India

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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 Time: 5:46 AM
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Do you have some plans to visit India for next vacation? If yes, then you will need to know about top places of India.

India is one of the beautiful country in Asia. Tourism is the largest service industry in India. It attracts large number of overseas tourists from different parts of the world. The country is blessed with it's unique rich cultural heritage with some modern attractions.

Just go through the article and you will find some wonderful places to be seen in India.

Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal, situated in Agra, is one of the seven wonders of the world. It truly symbolizes the essence of love. The monument which has been constructed in the years 1631-1653 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is an ideal example of incalculable beauty. Located on the banks of river Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and romance. The construction of the monument with pure white marble, the precious gemstones used, its wonderful oranamentations and pictorial location makes it a top place amongst the most popular ones.

India Gate: Situated in the heart of Delhi, India Gate is a famous war memorial. It also serves the meeting place for many delhiites during the summer nights. The resplendent structure was designed by the famous architect Edward Lutyens.

Gateway of India: Gateway of India always remains the starting point for many tourists who have come to explore the Mumbai city.. The monument was built during the British rule in the country. It was built to honor the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay in December 1911.

The Charminar: Charminar is the prolific as well as glorious milestone icon of Hyderabad. The name " Charminar' itself is self explanatory, which means " Four Towers". The memorial has been designed to represent the first four caliphs of Islam religion. It is quite an extraordinary sight which you can see while visitng Hyderabad. The monument becomes more beautiful when seen at night under illumination.

Sun Temple: Included in the World Heritage Site, sun temple is the renowned temple of India. The temple is present at Konark (Orissa) and is also called as Black Pagoda. The design of the temple is in the form of a big chariot for the God, Surya. It includes 12 pairs of stone-carved wheels plus 7 galloping horses. Around the temple, there are many floral and geometric patterns which enhances the beauty of the temple.

There are plenty of other places which are worth visiting like Khajuraho, Qutab Minar, Golden Temple and the list goes on. It's impossible to include all the places in just one article. Hope you enjoy reading this article and can easily explore some must-see places in India.

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