From East to West and from South to North India, the 15th of August is Independence Day. On this proud day, flag hoisting takes place in every corner of the country and patriotic programs are organized.
On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day, visiting the beautiful and historical places of India is a different kind of fun. In some places of India, the celebration of independence is visible a week in advance.
If you also want to explore some of the best historical places with your family on the auspicious occasion of 15th August, then you can reach these places.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in Punjab as well as India which is considered a popular place for beauty as well as historical places. There is no better place to visit on the occasion of 15th August.
Thousands of people reach the Wagah-Attari border for a walk on the occasion of Independence Day. Every Indian gets elated after seeing the parade at the border. Jallianwala situated in Amritsar can also go for a walk. One can also visit the Golden Temple, the pride of Amritsar.
Jaisalmer
Famous as the ' Golden City ' in Rajasthan as well as in the whole of India, Jaisalmer is a great destination to visit on the special occasion of Independence Day. Apart from lakes, ornate Jain temples, havelis and palaces, Jaisalmer is considered quite famous for the India-Pakistan border.
On the special occasion of August 15, you can go for a trip to the 'Tanot Border' border with your family. One can also participate in the parade held here. Apart from this, you can also explore Jaisalmer War Museum, Jaisalmer Fort, Gadisar Lake, Sagar Lake and Desert National Park.
Shimla
If you want to celebrate the Independence Day holidays with family in beautiful valleys, then Shimla should be reached. On August 15, Shimla sees a lot of brightness.
Thousands of tourists arrive at Gandhi Chowk on August 15 to roam around and have fun. The beauty of Gandhi Chowk and Mall Road increases further in the evening. You can explore the best places in Shimla like Jakhoo Temple, Kufri and The Ridge.
Gateway of India
If you are planning to visit Maya Nagri i.e. Mumbai on the occasion of 15th August, then first of all you should reach the Gateway of India. Thousands of tourists reach here on Independence Day for sightseeing and photoshoot.
The Gateway of India is decorated with lights on Independence Day. Along with exploring the Gateway of India, Marine Drive can be a family fun outing. One can feel the ocean waves closely in Mumbai.
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