India is an aesthetic country that is named for its architecture, culture, authenticity, and pride. There are many historical places in India, that make you kneel with its beauty. They are the symbol of strength, culture, bravery, and eccentricity of the country. The palaces in India have a history of more than a thousand years and a story of a patriotic soldier. To endure the true beauty of this country visit these mind-blowing historical places in India. Let’s discuss the top iconic and different monuments of India, that you will love.
- Taj Mahal, Agra
- Hampi in Karnataka
- Nalanda, Bihar
- Gomateshwar, Karnataka
- Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
- Harmandir Sahib Gold Temple, Punjab
- Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
- Qutub Minar, Delhi
Taj Mahal
In India, it is considered the symbol of love between the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and her wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the famous historical monuments of India which is located on the bank of river Yamuna, Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the year of 1931, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. So, it is considered as the symbol of true love. The mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal was finished in 1648 and the garden in outer space took five years. If you are visiting India with your loved one, then this place is the best tourist spot for you.
Hampi in Karnataka
Hampi is located in Karnataka, India which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Hampi is also called Hampe where you can see many ruins that make you stun. During the period of 1500 AD, Hampi was the capital city of Vijayanagar, after that century, the place became unpopular and now it has become a tourist spot. Apart from the ruins, there are plenty of temples like Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta group of temples, Narasimha Temple, Krishna Temple, Ganesa Temple, and Achyutaraya Temple. Every tourist will visit Hampi because it is one of the best places to visit in Karnataka.
Nalanda, Bihar
Nalanda is an ancient Monastic University that is situated in Bihar, India. Biharsharif is the other name of Nalanda district. This university was established in the 5th century where they taught medicine, grammar, Vedas, Puranas, physics, and rhetoric. The story behind this university is once Buddha visited Nalanda town and gave a lecture to the students. Later the Buddhist text (sayings) followed for centuries. In the year 1193, the general of Qutb al-Din Aibak “Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji” destroyed the Nalanda during the war. It is an important historical monument in India, which is visited by more tourists.
Gomateshwar, Karnataka
The specialty of the Gomateshwar statue is it is carved from a single granite stone. It was built during the period of the western Ganga dynasty to represent Jain edicts like peace, silence, non-violence, patience, and the simple living of life. Gomatesgwar also called Bahubali is the second son of the Tirthankara of Jains. The people of Jains praise this statue as “Bahubali” and other people call this statue as ” Statue of Gomateshwar”. The height of the statue is 57 feet and in the year 2017, this beautiful monument is one of the 7 wonders of India.
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho group of monuments built by two religions Hinduism and Jainism. In the 12th century, it had 85 temples, but now it has only 25 temples. The monuments and sculptures here are mostly erotic sculptures. The people who live there say the temple has 64 water bodies, but the Department of Archaeology has found only 56. The scripts, monuments, and architecture of this temple are indescribable. If you are an architect Philip, then you should visit this place once in your lifetime.
Harmandir Sahib Gold Temple, Punjab
This is the Gold temple of Amristar, which has four entrances, which denotes life has many directions and people should walk through it. It is a temple for Sikh people that’s a symbol of humanity and equality. Harmandir was built a level lower compared to the surroundings. The pool in the temple is a man-made pool that was constructed by the Guru Ram Das.
Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
Konark is one of the famous temples for the Sun god, that has been built in the 13th Century. The Architecture of this temple will make you mesmerizing. There is an outstanding statue of the sun god, where there will be a chariot with 24 wheels and six horse that rides the chariot. The Sun god is considered the most powerful god and the symbol of divine, charity and happiness. Worshiping Him will give you almost all the prosperity in your life.
Qutub Minar, Delhi
Qutub Minar is located in the southern part of Delhi and is built with red sandstones. It is one of the tallest old towers in India. It is open every day at every time of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The fee will change for Indians (rs.30) and for foreigners (rs.500). The architecture of the Qutub Minar is unique and appreciatable. Though it is built in the ancient period, the sculptures will catch your eye.
These are the list of the most popular historical places in India. If you are planning for an all-India trip or a foreigner these places are the best for your vacation. You can visit these places at any time and there are lots of hotels near those places to stay. Every year, the number of tourist visits to this list of historical monuments in India increases. What are you waiting for, pack your bags and get ready for the all-India trip.