Monuments and Historical Places of India

From north to south India has hundreds of places that one would like to visit, but given the size of the rare country it will be that someone can know them all.

List of Historical Places in India you must visit in 2020

1. Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal is located on the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra was built by Emperor Mogol Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife. Taj Mahal is famous as a “seven wonders of the world”. One of the most famous and wonderful buildings in India. It is a monument of world heritage and famous foreign destinations in India. October to March is best and better time to visit the Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal peaks at sunrise, sunset and the full moon.

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2. Amer fort

Amer’s fort, rightly so, can be called the gateway to Rajasthan. Amber Fort is located about 20 minutes from the pink city of Jaipur . Inside the fortress are terraces and beautiful palaces and gardens, exquisitely decorated and painted rooms, spas, Arab baths. A sound and light is now a permanent feature to attract visitors.

Great attraction of the fort is the opportunity to ride an elephant until its entrance. These rides are offered only in the morning, until 11:30, so make sure you can visit them in time. It is also famous as an Amber Amber Fort palace.

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3. Agra Fort, Agra

Agra Fort, Agra : built in 1565 by Mughal Emperor Akbar, and this is the famous historical place of India. Like the fortress of Delhi, Agra Fort has two entrance gates – India Gate and the Ajmer Gate. Agra Fort is wonderful and in fact a place must be visited by travelers in Agra . Agra Fort is also called as the red fort of Agra which is between the famous place and tourist historical sights in Uttar Pradesh.

4. Red Fort, Delhi

Red Fort, Delhi: Red Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The red fort was really white that is composed of limestone. But the British painted it red when limestone was jumping. Red Fort is one of the most majestic buildings in India. It is also known as Lal Qila.

5. Qutub Minar, Delhi

Qutub Minar made up of sandstone and marble is one of the most famous historical monuments in India. It is one of the best examples of Muslim Indo architecture with its red sandstone floors. The Qutub Minar complex was built by the iron pillar that has not rusted even after 2000 years.

This World Heritage Site is located in the heart of Delhi, India and can be seen from different parts of the city, attracting thousands of tourists every day. It is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations and must be visited on the route for the first visit to Delhi, national and international tourists.

6. Humayun Tomb, Delhi

Humayun’s Tomb is one of the famous and beautiful historical monuments in Delhi. Humayun’s Tomb is one of the main inspirations for the Taj Mahal.

Humayun’s Tomb is a complex building, but has its own charm and grandeur. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world visit Humayun’s Tomb. Humayun’s Tomb is one of the best-preserved Mughal monuments in India.

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7. Gateway of India, Mumbai

India Gate ranks among the most popular tourist attractions in Mumbai. The door is made of basalt and is 26 meters high. The door of India attracts hundreds of tourists from various parts of the country and the world. From the area, one can also witness the wonderful sunset view.

8. Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan

Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fortresses in the world located in Rajasthan, built by Rawal Jaisal. Jaisalmer is the land of sand also famous for its hill of Trikuta, Havelis, Palace and lakes. It is also known as Fort Gold because the fort illuminates yellow in the sun due to the sandstone of the walls.