India's popular tourist places

*Jantar Mantar : Jantar Mantar  monument in  Jaipur , Rajasthan is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king  Sawai Jai Singh II , and completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone  sundial , and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located near  City Palace and  Hawa Mahal .Mah  instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. The monument expresses architectural innovations, as well as the coming together of ideas from different religious and social beliefs in 18th-century India. The observatory is an example of the Ptolemaic positional astronomy which was shared by many civilizations. monument features instruments operating in each of the three main classical  celestial coordinate systems : the horizon-zenith local system, the equatorial system and the ecliptic system.The  Kapala Yantraprakara  is one that works in two systems and all...

*Mehrangarh fort :  The historical and top Beautiful city in Rajsthan.and also know as blue city. A  magnificent historical edifice that serves as the crowning glory of Jodhpur, this fort stands on top of a raised hillock that is 400 metres above the level of its surrounding terrains. With its sprawling expanse, it prides in being one of the largest forts present across the country. The eventful history, well-preserved heritage and impressive architecture of this fort make it the face of Jodhpur on national as well as global platform.  Mehrangarh – a word for 'fort of the sun' – was chosen as the name of this massive structure that is 500 yards long and features 120-feet high and 70-feet thick walls. Today, this fort is preserved and owned by Maharaja Gaj Singh II – the current Rathore ruler. A large part of the Mehrangarh Fort has been converted into a heritage museum, which is one of the finest museums across the country. The three-storey Daulat Khana Gallery ho...

*Ellora caves : The most beautiful place in India. Ellora   located in the  Aurangabad district  of  Maharashtra , India, is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, and a  UNESCO World Heritage Site , featuring  Buddhist ,  Hindu and  Jain  monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600-1000 CE period. Cave 16, in particular, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the  Kailasha temple , a chariot shaped monument dedicated to  Shiva . The Kailasha temple excavation also features the gods, goddesses, and mythologies found in  Vaishnavism ,  Shaktism  as well as relief panels summarizing the two major  Hindu Epics .

*Jal mahal :   The ‘Water Palace’, Jal Mahal is located amidst the Man Sagar Lake and was constructed by Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. The beauty of the palace lies in its location as the palace  is standing in the centre of the lake. At the top, there is a garden which has semi-octagonal towers in every corner. Although any time is a good time to visit Jal Mahal but it is during the monsoon season (when the water level rises up) when the views from this palatial hotel are more captivating. The palace architecture boasts of a typical Rajput and Mughal style which is quite similar to that of Amer Fort. Made in red sandstone, the palace is actually five-storeyed where only the top story is visible . this is the one of the most beatiful place for tourism in india. and also proud full place for the rajasthan and historical city jaipur. *thank you for visit....

*Amer fort : History of the Amber Fort  Raja Alan Singh, who once ruled the Chanda clan of the Meenas, was probably the first king to ever set foot on Amer. He set up his palace on top of the hill, which currently holds the Amber fort, and started to rule over his subjects in the new town. He named his town Khogong. One day, an old woman with a child approached Raja Alan Singh, seeking refuge in his kingdom. The king took them in openheartedly, and even raised the child who was named Dhola Rae. Dhola Rae was then sent to Delhi to spread the legacy of the Meena kingdom. Instead of obeying his king’s orders, he came back with a small army of his own, which comprised of Rajputs. The Rajputs then slayed everyone belonging to the clad of Meenas, without showing them any sign of mercy. It is said that the massacre took place on the day of Diwali, when the Meenas were conducting a special ritual known as ‘Pitra Trapan.’ Back then, it was customary for the Meenas to set aside all t...

*Konark sun temple : Dedicated to the Hindu god  Surya , what remains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 100-foot (30 m) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone. Once over 200 feet (61 m) high, much of the temple is now in ruins, in particular the large  shikara  tower over the sanctuary; at one time this rose much higher than the  mandapa  that remains. The structures and elements that have survived are famed for their intricate artwork, iconography, and themes, including erotic  kama  and  mithuna  scenes. Also called the  Surya Devalaya , it is a classic illustration of the Odisha style of  Hindu temple  architecture. The cause of the destruction of the Konark temple is unclear and remains a source of controversy.Theories range from natural damage to deliberate destruction of the temple in the course of being sacked several times by Muslim armies between the 15th a...

* Qutb minar :    Qutub Minar in Delhi is world heritage site. The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by  Qutab-ud-din Aibak , and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. Qutub Minar Height  : 72.5 meteres or 237.8 feet Steps in minar : 379 steps Year Built  : 1192 Address  : Aurobindo Marg, Mehrauli, New Delhi Built by :Qutab-ud-din Aibak                               

*Tajmahal : Taj Mahal . An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the  Taj Mahal  is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's haritage. More information tought to blue line   Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments, is one of the wonders of the world.