Places to See in India - The Awe-inspiring Destinations

by: Madhu
Places to See in India - The Awe-inspiring Destinations

India- where beauty gratifies, heritage speaks and diversity ecstasies. At any part of the year one can travel to India for splendid retreats. India offers you awe-inspiring destinations with the diverse Indian culture, majestic Indian monuments, mighty Himalayas, and much more..... India is the best example of the phrase "Unity in diversity". It is a land of diverse cultures that gratifies the charm and beauty of this country. The Indian sub-continent has various beautiful and splendid tourist destinations that are famous all across the world. Following are few of such Places to See in India which are in the list of must visit destinations when in India. These destinations will surely give you a breathtaking experience that you will love to cherish all life.

India, an eternal beauty is located in the southeastern part of the Asian continent is the desired destination for the visitors since time primeval. Just words are not sufficient to explicate the magnificence of this historic 'terra firma' of eternal life, of diverse ethnicity's and edification, of religions, majestic monuments and much more. The Indian encountering reveals in all its shades and colors as one delve in this land of subtle beauty.

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India's charming and fascinating history has a heroic past and said to have originated with the Indus Valley civilization 3000 B.C in the regions of Lothal, Mohenjodaro and Harappa and with the arriving of the Aryans in the region. These 2 facets are explicated as the pre-Vedic and the Vedic period giving the upsurge to Hinduism. During this era the foremost ancient Indian literature, the Vedas were written.

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Charisma of India
If we talk about India's fabulous attractions then they are myriad in numbers. On the World Heritage sight there is the prestigious marvel of love, The majestic Taj Mahal at Agra. India also have the allure of Qutub Minar, the heights 5-story prodigious legacy of the Delhi regime and the magnificent Red Fort the foremost monumental structures built by great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The Jama Masjid, the divine shrine of Muslims, one of the largest mosque in Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire built by Akbar are the epitome of Mughal architectural splendor. The princely state of Jaipur with all its majestic forts and palaces, Charminar with its 4 willowy pilasters, the Konark Sun Temple a unique specimens contrived in the shape of a chariot, all are the affirmation to the affluent Indian culture and heritage. The Ajanta, Ellora and the Elephanta caves are marvelous specimens of exquisite artifacts. India's rich heritage also lies in the foot hills of Himalayas making a gateway to famous pilgrimage of India like Haridwar, Varanasi and Rishikesh perched on the banks of holy river Ganges- they all are the stronghold of Hinduism.

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Grandeur of the Desert
The charisma of desert lies in its City Palace concerted into a heritage hotel, The Hawa Mahal, the poignant beehive-like building in Jaipur, its palatial Havelis at Jaisalmer and the Lake Palace at Udaipur are the fascinating charms of Rajasthan. The city is also embellished with the charms of the camel safari, the camp accommodations with bonfire under the open sky are some of the bewitching moment of fantasy for the tourist.

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Lewdness Glorifies at Khajuraho Temples
The Khajuraho Temples endorses the erotic theme in the religious adroitness of India. Legend has it that to attain salvation one has to follow the path of yogi and bhogi.

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Zest of Himalayas where Nature Beckon
India is a abode of vigorous, unassailable majestic Himalayas that are full of lush green, towering trees, snow clad mountains and innumerable adventure sports. Hill stations like Almora, Nainital, Manali, Ooty, Ladakh, Mussourie bestow the awe-inspiring experiences and excitements for the tourists. Himalayas have lot in its store to offers its visitors- forest trekking, mountain climbing, hang and para-gliding, and snow- skiing/heli-skiing on the snow covered mountains.

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Majestic Wildlife
India is an abode to an extensive diversity of wildlife's that embraces the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Great Indian one-horned Rhino, Magnificent Indian Elephants and the Asiatic Lion. Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziranga wild life sanctuary, Manas, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Ranthambore makes an idle tour for jungle safari, jeep and elephant safari and bird watching where one can have close encounters with the wild.

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Kerala Backwaters
On the coastal areas Kerala there are formed splendid backwaters by deep inroads into the landmass. A journey on the house boats through these backwaters and the palm-fringed lagoons divulge the imposing gracefulness of the Keralan rural district.

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Adventures of Beach
The most selected beach resort in India is Goa with its golden sand beaches, a laissez faire attitude, a unique architecture specimens depicted in its ancient churches made in Portuguese style and fresh sea seafood delicacies, this is all is about.

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