5 Historical Places in India

January 18th, 2012 by admin Leave a reply »

India is one country in the world that are popular with religious tourism. Besides India also has a place of history, which not only as a tourist destination, but also as world heritage because of India greatly appreciate their culture. In addition to beautiful cities, stunning mountain tours in india, there are 5 historical places in India you can visit if you have the opportunity to tour the country. From these places you will not only get the satisfaction of a vacation but also will understand and comprehend the history of ancient India. Here are 5 historical places in India which deserve referenced.

1.Taj Mahal
This place is very popular, because it is one of the wonders of the world. Taj Mahal stood since 1630, and to finish this building in need of approximately 20,000 workers, for 22 years. Taj Mahal is located 200 km or 125 miles from Delhi or rather in Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. This place is also the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Shan Jahan wife Mumtaz Mahal is. If you want to visit this place should be in addition to Friday.

2. Hampi
Hampi is located in Karnataka, about 350 km or 217 miles from Bangalore. According to the history of India, one of the largest Hindu kingdom located in Hampi which is also the last capital of Vijayanagar. At Hampi there are some very interesting ruins mingled with large stones on the entire landscape. According to history since the 14th century ruins was founded, there were approximately 500 monuments and is situated extends approximately 25 km or 10 miles. If you want to visit this place is open every day.

3. Temple of Khajuraho
What a great place, there are about 20 temples here which shows erotica, whose objective was to sek and sexuality, as well as a popular temple with erotic sculptures. According to history, this temple also shows evidence that the Kama Sutra comes from India. Khajuraho temples are in northern Madhya Pradesh, about 620 km or 385 miles southeast of Delhi. This place is open every day.

4. Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Painting and sculpture are characteristic of the Ajanta Caves, while the remarkable architecture is a unique characteristic of Ellora caves. That makes us all wonder is only by using a hammer and chisel is made cave. Precisely in North Maharastra, about 400 km or 250 miles from Mumbai caves are built. Between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD there are 29 caves at Ajanta. While between the 6th century and into the 11th Msaehi there are 34 caves at Ellora. If you do not want to visit the Ajanta caves on Monday, while if you do not want to visit the Ellora caves on Tuesday.

5. Fatehpur Sikri
In the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri is the proud capital of the Mughal Empire. But Because of lack of water supply issues, the residents are not able to settle in this place. So now seems as empty as a ghost town without inhabitants. Fatehpur Sikri is located 40 km or 25 miles from Agra, in Uttar Pradesh. This place is synonymous with the great palace with a yard large enough. This place is open every day.

 

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