1.
The Taj Mahal
The
Taj Mahal
looms fairytale-like from the banks of the Yamuna River. It's actually a
tomb that contains the body of Mumtaz Mahal – the wife of Mughal
emperor
Shah Jahan.
He had it built as an ode to his love for her. Dating back to 1630 AD,
the Taj Mahal is made out of marble and took 22 years and 20,000 workers
to complete. One of the most captivating things about it is the way its
color appears to gradually alter in the changing light of the day.
2.
Hampi
Now a laid back village, Hampi was once the last capital of
Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu empires in India’s history. It
has some extremely captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with
large boulders
that rear up all over the landscape. The ruins, which date back to the
14th century, stretch for just over 25 kilometers (10 miles) and
comprise more than 500 monuments. An incredible energy can be felt at
this ancient place.
3.
Khajuraho Temples
If you want proof that the Kama Sutra originated in India,
Khajuraho is the place to see. Erotica abounds here with over 20 temples
devoted to sexuality and sex. The temples are best known for their
erotic sculptures. However, more than that, they show a celebration of
love, life and worship. They also provide an uninhibited peek into
ancient Hindu faith and Tantric practices. No where else will you find
such unique temples with meticulously detailed carvings.
4.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Astonishingly carved into hillside rock in the middle of nowhere are the
Ajanta and Ellora caves. There are 34 caves at Ellora dating from
between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, and 29 caves at Ajanta dating
back to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. While the Ajanta
caves are rich in paintings and sculpture, the Ellora caves are renowned
for their extraordinary architecture. The most incredible thing about
these caves is that they were crafted by hand, with only a hammer and
chise
5.
Fatehpur Sikri
A city that was once the proud capital of the
Mughal Empire
in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri now stands deserted as a well
preserved ghost town. It was abandoned by its occupants after only 15
years due to insufficient water supply. Constructed out of red
sandstone, Fatehpur Sikri is full of regal palaces and courtyards. You
can almost feel yourself being transported back to medieval times here.
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