Famous Attractions in India

Why is India so special?
India, a land of contrasts, takes great pride in its staggering cultural diversity, roping in hordes of travellers, antiquarians, nature-enthusiasts, researchers, scholars, historians and chroniclers from every nook and cranny of the world. Each and everyone now wants to know what contemporary India is all about. Infact, the world wishes to know India in its rich detail. From the mighty Himalayas in the north to the coastal splendours of the south, India seems to have been but the result of a magical spell.

What are the famous sights?
India has a lot to be proud of its ever-rich architectural heritage right from the ancient time to the colonial period. It is only the architectural legacy of a place that makes a civilisation great. In India, one can be able to find a fantastic blend of numerous architectural styles that are unique and unsurpassed even to this day.

A brilliant example of the Mughal architectural opulence is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal at Agra. It has affected and moved millions of hearts since time immemorial. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, located in the state of Maharashtra, are sure to capture the onlooker's imagination. Lord Buddha is no more, but the Buddhist temples do stand to take the teachings of the lord all across the globe. There are such famous attractions as the Elephanta Caves, the Gateway of India and the India Gate. From the untamed region of the Thar Desert to the enticements of the Kerala Backwater- everything is here !

What does the 'Hot List' say?

	Taj Mahal
	The immaculate Taj stands on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra. Agra is a beautiful city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the northern India.

	Buddhist Temples
	Since time immemorial, India has been an epicentre of spiritual knowledge. The country takes great pride in being the birthplaces of numerous masters, saints, mentors and sages.

	Gateway of India
	The Gateway of India is located on the waterfront in South Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra. The gigantic archway attracts countless number of tourists and visitors both from India and abroad.

	Kerala Backwater
	The Kerala Backwaters are a part and parcel of the Kerala tourism. These backwaters are formed due to the back and forth motions of sea waves, giving rise to intoxicating water bodies like lakes, canals, lagoons, deltas and estuaries.

	Thar Desert
	The Thar Desert lies in the state of Rajasthan and parts of Pakistan. In Pakistan, it covers the eastern region while in India it spreads mainly in the northwestern state of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

	Ajanta Ellora Caves
	The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. The caves lie by the side of the Waghora river amidst the verdant Shayadri Hills.

	Elephanta Caves
	The Elephanta caves lie on the Elephanta Island in the state of Maharashtra. The island is located at a distance of 10 km from the Gateway of India at Mumbai.

	India Gate
	Less than a mile from Connaught Place, the magnificent India Gate stands at the eastern end of Rajpath in the city of New Delhi.

	Qutub Minar
	Qutub Minar, the highest stone tower in India, is located at Mehrauli,15 km south of New Delhi. The Minar lies at a distance of 16 km from Connaught Place and is close to the Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus.

	Bengal Tiger
	The scientific name of a Bengal Tiger or Royal Bengal Tiger is Panthera tigris tigris. It falls into the Felidae family and belongs to the Panthera tigris species.