Visit Taj Mahal....And Other Attractions Around Taj

Just imagine the light of the setting sun, falling on this white marble mausoleum. Wow what a view it would be. Simply breathtaking. Taj Mahal India is the top tourist destination of the country, and is truly like a heaven for the travelers. Just enter inside the Taj and loose yourself in the magical charm of love and beauty.

The magnificent architecture of Taj Mahal is truly a delight to see. Located in the city of Agra India, Taj will surely force you to come here again and again. When in Agra you can also visit other places like Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, Jama Masjid and many more.

If you have more time you can also try to visit the holy cities of Mathura-Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Haridwar located near Agra. Infact Lucknow (the city of Nawabi tehjeeb) is also a nice place for traveling.

So immediately plan a trip to Taj Mahal and take a relaxing break from your hectic life schedule. Also take loads of pictures of Taj Mahal as the sweet memories of your trip.

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Uttar Pradesh - The Rainbow Land

One of the major states of India, Uttar Pradesh is called the ‘Rainbow Land’ where from the times immemorial the multi-hued Indian culture has blossomed. Historically Uttar Pradesh is one of the most ancient cradles of India culture. Blessed with a unique heritage and rich cultural tradition, Uttar Pradesh has also been graced by a number of luminous personalities including Lord Buddha.

Of course, religion and heritage are the backbone of Uttar Pradesh tourism and they attract millions of tourists every year from across the globe. Besides, the state has a number of natural wonders as well, like the wildlife parks which provide shelter to a variety of wildlife. Fairs and festivals are other attractions of the Uttar Pradesh, and celebrated by the local people with great enthusiasm. Lucknow is the state capital, other important cities of Uttar Pradesh are Allahabad, Kanpur, Agra and NOIDA.

Buddhist Sites in Uttar Pradesh - Also called the ‘Nirvana Land’, Uttar Pradesh is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon, laid the foundation of his order and transformed it into the ‘Cradle of Buddhism.’ Even today the state is home to a number of Buddhist sites which are visited by pilgrims from across the globe. Sarnath, Shravasti, Kaushambi, Sankisa and Kushinagar are some of the important places for Buddhists in Uttar Pradesh.

Forts and Monuments in Uttar Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh is a historic land and ruled by a number of dynasties over the centuries who had build several forts and palaces. Still many of those ancient forts and palaces are in good condition and has became a tourist attraction for tourists. Taj Mahal in Agra is famous worldover and considered as a symbol of love. Red Fort in Agra is another magnificent monument, which was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Other famous forts and monuments of Uttar Pradesh are Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Sikandra (Agra), Hussainabad Imambara (Lucknow), Bada Imambara (Lucknow) and Jehangir Palace (Agra).

Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. You can see tigers, swamp deers, sambar, elephants, leopards and many other animal and bird species in the wildlife sanctuaries of the state. Dudhwa National Park is the main wildlife park of Uttar Pradesh which natural habitat to wildlife. Chandra Prabha Sanctuary, Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Nawab Ganj Bird Sanctuary, Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary and Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary are other important parks of Uttar Pradesh.

Temples in Uttar Pradesh – As I have mentioned that religion is the backbone of Uttar Pradesh tourism, so presence of temples in the state is obvious. Population of the state is dominated by the Hindus and they have built worship places (temples) all over the state over the centuries. Varanasi is famous as the temple town and it is home to sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mathura is known for temples related to Lord Krishna. For experiencing the spiritual peace visit the temples of Uttar Pradesh, despite the hymns and chants of priest you will get the heavenly feel inside the temple complexes.

People and Culture Uttar Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh is bestowed with rich culture and it is land where the Hindu civilization and culture reached to its height. People of different faiths live in perfect harmony in Uttar Pradesh and they also celebrate festivals of each other with equal enthusiasm. Holi, Janmashtami, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Moharram, Taj Mahotsav, Avadh Festival and Kumbh Mela are some of the famous fairs and festival of Uttar Pradesh. Music, Dance, Theatre and Stage plays are main art forms of Uttar Pradesh. Eating habits of the state people varies from region to region, like people in Lucknow love Nawabi cuisine, while in Mathura like milk-based preparations. Some of the specialties of Uttar Pradesh include Kundan Kaliya, Kababs, Nehari Khaas, Nargisi Kofta, Murg Mussallam, Lazeez Lauki, Warqui Paratha, Gobhi Mussallam, Shir Shewai and Chicken Reshmi Kabab.

India – A Land of Wonders

India, a land of wonders is often mistaken as a continent because of its varied characteristics. A vast country, India boasts of an old history that goes back to five thousand years. India’s huge geographical diversity, rich cultural heritage, colourful fairs and festivals, forts and monumental attractions, lofty hills and serene beaches, small and big rivers enhance its beauty many folds. Above all, India shows a unique feature of UNITY IN DIVERSITY. All over India you find people of different caste and creed, but they are unified with each other with a string of brotherhood. In fact, each and every part of India has its own distinct charm and offers a lot of things for visitors. Below I am providing a glimpse of India, hope after going through it you could better understand the country.

Geography :

World’s seventh largest country, India has a total land area of 3,287,263 square kms. India lies in South Asia and shares boundaries with countries namely Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and Bangladesh. To the north, the Great Himalayan range stands as an impregnable wall, whereas its foothill valleys cover the northernmost part of the country. Further in the south, plateaus, tropical rain forests and sandy deserts are flanked by palm fringed beaches. Cape Cormin constitutes the southern tip of the mainland Indian peninsula, which narrows before ending in the Indian Ocean. The southernmost part of India is Indira point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Climate :

India has a sub-tropical climate, that varies from one region to another region. As the Tropic of Cancer passes through this country, the country is basically hot and humid. Summer, Monsoon, Winter and Spring are four main seasons of India. November to February is winter season, February – March is Spring season, April to June is Summer season, July to October is rainy season.

Popular States and Cities :

Politically India has been divided into 28 states and 7 union territories. India has five metropolitan cities namely - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore. Apart from these, India has several big cities such as Hydearbad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Patna, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Pune, Thiruvananathapuram, Ahmedabad and many more. All the major cities and small towns of India are home to a number of attractions which attract tourists from far and wide.

People and Culture :

Noted as home to the famous Indus Valley civilization and many other civilizations, India has a population of over 1 billion. People of India follow varied religion and their local traditions vary as well. Majority of the India people follow Hinduism, other major religions followed by Indians are Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity etc. Hindi is the national language of India, people also speak Urdu, English and regional languages like Bengali, Matathi, Gujarati, Punjabi etc. Indian culture has been marked by a high degree of cultural pluralism. From time immemorial, India has managed to preserve its established traditions while absorbing new customs, traditions, and ideas from invaders and immigrants. Even today, Indian cultural practices, languages, customs, traditions, forts and monuments are examples of this co-mingling over centuries.

Fairs and Festivals :

India is home to various religious sects, who celebrate various festivals throughout the year. Fairs and festivals of India provide a glimpse of country’s centuries old culture and traditions. Most remarkable feature of the India festivals is that all people irrespective of their caste and creed, take part in almost all festivals. Some of the popular festivals are Holi, Eid, Baisakhi, Desert Festival, Onam, Pongal, Buddha Purnima, Dusshera, Diwali and Christmas.

Pilgrimage :

Pilgrimage is one of the most important aspect of Indian people’s life. As India is home to people of various religions, so they have their own pilgrimage destinations. For Hindus Chardham is the most sacred place, which include Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. Muslims go to Dargah of the sufi saints, some noted dargahs of safi saints are Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Dargah (Ajmer), Nizamuddin Auliya (New Delhi) and Qutubuddin Kaki (New Delhi). Golden temple is the pilgrimage site for Sikhs which Christians have a number of churches all over the country. Buddhism is another major religion of India, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Sanchi are important pilgrimage destinations of Buddhists.

Hill Stations :

A land of huge geographical diversity, India is bestowed with several lovely hill stations. Hill stations of India offer a cool and chilly retreat far from the hot and humid climate of the plains. Most popular hill stations of India include Ooty, Nainital, Darjeeling, Panchgani, Kulu and Manali, Gulmarg, Ladakh etc.

Beaches :

As India is bordered by the Bay of Bengal, the Indian ocean and the Arabian sea in its three sides, so it is cradled with several serene beaches. Most of the southern and western states of India house a number of picturesque beaches. Some of the famous Indian beaches are Anjuna Beach (Goa), Colva Beach (Goa), Dona Paula Beach (Goa), Juhu Beach (Mumbai), Kovalam Beach (Kerala) and Alleppey Beach (Kerala).

Wildlife :

Situated within the Indomalaya ecozone, India hosts significant biodiversity in its flora and fauna. Due to threat of poaching and other intervention of human, majority of the wildlife areas of India has been designated as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. You can see a huge variety of floral and faunal species in wildlife sanctuaries of India. Some most popular national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India include Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sunderban Tiger Reserve, Kanha National park , Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Corbett National park and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.