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Ancient Historical monuments of India are pieces
of its heritage. Historical centres, buildings
like forts, temples, palaces of India make it
(India) an irresistible travel destination.
Spending vacation in India, travelling the
length and breadth of this vast landmass an
experience unparalleled.
Through the ages - passing the Vedic, the
Mauryan & Gupta periods, thereafter, the Muslims
followed by the Europeans, the history and
culture of the vast subcontinent got enriched.
Elements of all the people, races and religious
were assimilated transformed and enliven.
Together came their forts, temples, palaces,
gardens - all providing India with some fabulous
holiday destinations and making travelling in
India a real joy.
India, beyond doubt, is the melting pot of
various faith and creed. Given its historical
and cultural richness, the whole country appears
to be a Heritage site. Innumerable historical
monuments, forts, palaces, churches, caves,
tombs, mosques, temples gurudwaras and allied
structures of various reigning powers and
antiquity are spread all over the land. The
masterpiece of Taj Mahal, the Fort, of Agra,
Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan etc, palaces
spread from Delhi to West Bengal and deep down
the south, caves of Ajanta and Ellora caves, the
temples of Khajuraho and Konark besides numerous
others in northern and southern India, the
gurudwaras at Delhi, Amritsar or Patna, the
churches of Goa and Kerala, not to mention those
in the other parts of the country - the list
goes on and on.
From Rajgriha, Nalanda and Bodh Gaya in the east
to the Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra and from
Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu to the Jewish
Synagogue at Cochin (in Kerela), the country is
a 'heritage delight'. The Buddhist stupa
(structure) of Sanchi and Hampi are as alluring
as the Sun Temple of Konark and temples at
Mamallapuram and Brihadisvara. The Goan
Churches, the Sikh gurudwaras, the Jewish
Synagogues - all exemplify the spirit of unity
and diversity pervading the country. Be it the
Mughal forts, palaces and other structures of
Fatehpur Sikri and Agra, Humayun's Tomb or a
mixed effort like the old Fort at Delhi, the
history and heritage is spread everywhere,
providing tourism in India tremendous potential.
Historical heritage is part and parcel of Indian
life as much as Velha (Goa), near Victoria
Memorial in Kolkatta (Calcutta), Nalanda in
Bihar, Badrinath in Uttar Pradesh, Salim
Chisti's Tomb at Fatehpur Sikri, India Gate at
Delhi and Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Given the historical heritage in the shapes of
monuments, their ruins, buildings, temples,
forts, palaces, churches, mosques and gurudwaras,
holidays in India is virtually travelling in
historical paradise - living/ witnessing so many
civilizations in one life. So the next time you
think of holidays, planning for your vacation,
do remember the Jatak Travels.
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