Monday, October 22, 2007

Interesting Visit to India


India is an exciting place to visit in the Asian sub-continent. The country of India is well known for its diversity. Every year millions of tourists from across the world come to India to enjoy various sights of this country. There are many exciting tourist attractions in India. If you're going to visit India, some places of interest follows.

Situated in the west of the country Rajasthan, India is known for its forts and beautiful palaces. The capital of Rajasthan—Jaipur is only three hours drive from Delhi. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City and is one of the top tourist places in the country of India. There are many forts and palaces in Jaipur that you must visit on your tour of Jaipur, India. Some of the important tourist attractions in Jaipur include City Palace, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar.

Your visit to India should include a trip to Goa. Popular for its sun kissed beaches and bonhomie atmosphere, Goa is an all time favorite place to visit in India. Traveling to Goa is like a self invitation to a big party, where everyone has come for just one reason—to have loads of fun. There is so much to do and see in Goa, India. You can beach hop, visit white washed churches or simply lounge on the beach and enjoy delicious sea food.

The capital of India is Delhi. This is a great place to explore. It has beautiful gardens and historic monuments that attract a tourists and make it inviting to visit India. Delhi is the fast growing metropolis in India. There are various places of tourist interest in Delhi, India that you can visit. Some of the popular landmarks in Delhi, India include the Red Fort, India Gate, Akshar Dham Temple, Jama Masjid, Birla Temple, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple and Humayun’s Tomb. You can also check out the cultural scene of the city by visiting various art galleries or shops in the choc-a-bloc markets of India.

During their visit to India most tourists include seeing the city of Agra, which is about three hours away from Delhi. This is where the famous Taj Mahal of India (see pic above) is located. The Taj Mahal is the 17th century architectural wonder, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Besides seeing the Taj Mahal, there are many other historic monuments located in Agra, India. There are many hotels in Agra, which cater to the accommodation needs of tourists.

Located in the south of India is Kerala. Tourists that enjoy being around water enjoy it here. Keralla boasts of unbroken beach line. This state in India is well known for its backwaters, beaches and Ayurveda. Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the state capital, which is connected by air and rail from other parts of India. Kovalam is one of the most popular beaches in the country of India, which is not too far from Thiruvananthapuram. Backwaters and Ayurveda are the major draws to the state.

You are sure to enjoy your visit to India, and will find there is much beauty to be enjoyed there.

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