India is known for its unique culture, history, lifestyle, food, and many other things due to which foreign tourists are attracted to the country and enjoy traveling here. There are some places in the country where there is a gathering of foreign tourists throughout the year. Today in this episode we are going to give you information about some such places. Some of these places are also included in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The views and historical stories of these places attract foreigners a lot. So let's know about these places...
Mysore Palace, Karnataka
The three-storey palace of Mysore Palace was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1897. There are square towers and domes inside the palace. There is also a marriage hall in the court.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, built in the 15th century, is the largest fortification in India. This building was designed keeping in mind the safety of the people of Jodhpur. The fort also houses a museum that houses a collection of artifacts belonging to the Maharajas.
Gateway of India, Mumbai
A beautiful view of the Arabian Sea is visible from the 26-meter-high Gateway of India built in Mayanagari Mumbai. It is counted among the most special tourist places in Mumbai. Yellow basalt and concrete have been used to build the Gateway of India, famous for its Indo-Saracenic design.
Ellora Caves, Aurangabad
This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by sages and saints of Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism in the fifth and sixth centuries. It consists of carved monasteries, shrines, and temples, of which 12 are of Buddhism, 17 are of Hinduism and 5 are of Jainism.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal located in Agra is included among the seven wonders of the world. It is a beautiful example of Islamic design which includes many elements including arches, minarets, and domes. The Taj Mahal built on the banks of river Yamuna is made of white marble.
Red Fort
Shahjah built the Red Fort in 1648. Red sandstone has been used to build the Red Fort. This historical monument is spread over an area of approximately two kilometers. Its two main gates are 'Lahore Gate' and 'Delhi Gate'.
Qutub Minar, New Delhi
Qutub Minar built in the capital Delhi is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 73-meter-high tower was built by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom of Delhi in 1193. Qutub Minar has five different floors.
Amer Fort, Jaipur
Amer Fort was built in 1592. Jaleb Chowk, The Shila Devi Temple tells the specialty of this fort. Along with this, there is also a hall for the people, which is called Diwan-e-Aam.
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