India is a vibrant land of startling contrasts, where both the traditional and modern worlds meets. The country is located on an Asian continent. India has the largest collection of dance, music, songs, paintings and writings. India is famous for landscapes, architectural heritage and ghats.
The Taj Mahal
India's most recognizable building, the Taj Mahal, is also the world's most famous testimony to the power of love. Named after his favorite wife of Emperor Shah, this most beautiful of mausoleums was begun upon her death in 1631 and took 20,000 workmen until 1641 to complete.
Mixing many elements of Islamic design including arches, minarets, an onion-shaped dome, and black calligraphy inlaid around the entrance, the Taj Mahal is mostly constructed of white marble.
The best time to visit is either at sunrise or sunset, when the atmosphere is brilliantly altered by sunlight, the color of Taj Mahal will also change. More than 1,000 elephants were used to transport the materials to Agra.
THE HOLY CITY OF VARANASI
Dating back to the 8th century BC, Varanasi is one of the oldest still inhabited cities in the world. The best place to explore is the old quarter adjacent to the Ganges, where you will find the Keisha Vishvanath Temple, built in 1780. Bathing in river is the great importance to Hindus. The largest gates are Dasashvamedh Ghat and Gala Ghat. Also, worth seeing is Hindu University and Bharat Gala museum featuring fine collection of miniature paintings, sculptures, palm-leaf manuscripts, and local history exhibits.
THE GOLDEN TEMPLE OF AMRITSAR
Founded in 1577 by Ram, Amritsar is an important hub of Sikh history and culture. The main attraction here is Sahib, opened in 1604 and still often referred to as the Golden Temple for its beautiful gold decoration. 50,000 free meals were served to each visitor every day. The temple was mixed with both Hindu and Islamic styles. The upper floor of the temple is covered with 750 kilos of pure gold.
THE GOLDEN CITY: JAISALMER
The Golden City is an oasis of splendid old architecture that rises from the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. Today the city is filled with splendid old mansions, magnificent gateways, and the massive Fort, also known as the Golden Fort, a daunting 12th century structure that rises high above the town. In addition to these palaces, temples, and fine old homes, the fortress boasts 99 bastions along with massive gates leading to its main courtyard where you will find the seven-story tall Maharajah palace.
THE RED FORT, NEW DELHI
Built by Shah in 1648 as the seat of Mughal power, named after the stunning red sandstone used in its construction, it covers a vast area of more than two square kilometers, all of it surrounded by a large moat. Highlights include its two largest gates: the impressive Lahore Gate and the elaborately decorated Delhi Gate, once used by the emperor for ceremonial processions.
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