When we hear the name of the Indian state, it will cross our minds about the name Bolywood. Yes, India is indeed a country known as Bolywood. India is not only famous for its film industry that presents musical dramas, it is also famous for its unusually thick culture. However, did you know that India has an advanced tourism sector? In India, tourism is an important economic sector that is able to contribute 6.23% to national GDP and accounts for 8.78% of total employment in India. India itself each year arrives around 5.5 million foreign tourists visiting India.
About tourist attractions in India
Did you know that India has a lot of tourist attractions? Maybe some of us don't know it yet. India is very exposed to its thick culture, so that tourism in India aside from various tourist attractions, is also obtained from traditional Indian ceremonies which are usually carried out at certain times to commemorate certain things. Even there every day can be used as a tourist spot for foreigners or foreigners. The reason is that in everyday life, Indian society is still thick with certain rituals. Like worshiping the temple, rituals when family members go or travel, wedding ceremonies, death ceremonies, and others. Such Indian community activities can be a special attraction for tourists. Especially tourists abroad or abroad.
However, if we want to visit various tourist attractions in India, then we will discuss them one by one. Some of the tourist attractions that we will discuss are tourist attractions in India. What are they? As one of the countries in Asia, India is a country that is very much targeted by tourists. India is a very interesting country. India is in addition to being very thick with culture, is also a country that has many tourist attractions.
Some tourist attractions in India and famous among tourists include :
1. Taj Mahal
Hearing the name of this building is certainly not foreign to us right? Taj Mahal is an icon of the country of India. Taj Mahal is very famous among people around the world and is one of the buildings that are considered as a miracle of the world. This Taj Mahal is a place that we must visit while in India.
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Taj Mahal is a magnificent building with a very beautiful design. That said, the Taj Mahal was a building built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in ancient times dedicated to his wife whom he loved so much as a musoleum who died at birth. Arjumand Banu Begum or commonly called the Mumtaz Mahal means the Jewel of the Palace or the Jewel in the Palace.
Taj Mahal is a building that resembles a mosque but not a mosque. The Taj Mahal has three domes and also several towers that loom around it. This Taj Mahal has a white color and also a large and long yard. The spacious courtyard of the Taj Mahal looks neat and makes this area cleaner and more beautiful. The construction of this building took about 22 years. This Taj Mahal is one of the world heritage sites that is set by UNESCO. This Taj Mahal is located in the Agra region, Uttar Pradesh, India.
2. Amber fort
The second tourist attraction that must be visited while in India is Amber Fort. This Amber Fort is a tourist spot located in Amer city. This tourist attraction is a fortress that surrounds the magnificent palace with Indian architectural style.
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This fort will be more beautiful with green trees and flowing rivers, so it looks more beautiful. If you happen to be in India, don't forget to stop by this fort even if you just walk.
3. Harmandir Sahib
The name Harmandir Sahib may be strange in your ears. This is indeed because Harmandir Sahib is a tourist spot that not many people know about as a tourism sector. The reason is, Hamandir Sahib is a holy place in the form of Amritsar gold temple which is very popular among Indian people.
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This Harmandir Sahib is commonly referred to as "The Golden Temple", this is because the outside or above are covered with gold. The name Hamandir Sahib itself has meaning as "Temple of the Gods". Hamandir Sahib was a sacred place for Sikh religion which was scaled up during the 16th century by the fifth teacher, Arjan's teacher.
Because this building is made of gold at the top, then at night the temple will reflect a very beautiful golden shadow. But if we visit this holy place, we must be able to maintain the sanctity of this place from our bodies and the attributes we wear. We are also not allowed to do certain activities such as wearing footwear or smoking while at this temple. This temple is one of the attractions that must be visited while in India and do not miss it. Because in this temple we will witness the beauty of a building which is a human creation.
4. Ranakpur Jain Temple
In India there are indeed many temples, considering that the majority of Indians are Hindus. India has a lot of temples as a place of worship. One of the temples in India and famous for its beauty is the Ranakpur Jain temple. Ranakpur Jain Temple is a sacred temple that has an interesting architectural style.
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This temple fascinates anyone who comes there. In addition to standing proudly to resemble a fortress, we will also be fascinated when we come there and see the surrounding scenery where on the back there are mountains and charming green grass. Make sure you are good at visiting this temple while in India.
5. Mehrangarh Fort
The next interesting place in India and you can visit as a tourist spot is Mehrangarh Fortress. Mehrangarh Fortress is a fortress building that stands majestically that looks striking and also impressive. Inside the side of the fort there was a very beautiful palace with a very large courtyard, and a wall full of high-value art carvings.
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This fort will look very beautiful when we see from a distance and with a rather high position. This fort is very beautiful and is often used as a shooting location for films in India. When we come to this fortress, we can take photos in every corner of the fort as a form of memento as well as capture a very beautiful moment in a very beautiful building. There is another interesting thing about this fortress, which is located in the mountains or plateaus.
Around this fort, there are also like ponds with clear green water so it is very beautiful to be able to see the scenery there. This fort is located at an altitude of 400 meters and this fort is located in the Jodhpur area. Apart from being a fortress and also a palace, it turns out this place is also a museum and also a courthouse. This fort was founded by Rao Jodha when shifting its capital from Mandore to Jodhpur in 1459. In this fortress there were seven large gates which still contained signs of fighting in ancient times. Although at present the fortress is no longer used for war purposes, its existence is very useful especially for the tourism sector. This fort is truly a beautiful place that must be visited by tourists while in India.
6. Qutub Tower
Furthermore, what can we find if we visit India? Yes, we will be able to meet the Qutub tower. If in Dubai we can find Burj Khalifa, then in India we can watch the Qutub tower. Like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Qutub Tower is also an icon of the Indian state. This Qutib Tower is a towering tower in India.
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This Qutub Tower is the tallest tower in India. This tower is very beautiful because the tower is decorated with intricate carvings taken from the verses of the Qur'an. Another unique thing about this tower is the guard poles decorated with Brahmi inscriptions and using Sanskrit.
7. Akshardham
The next tourist spot in India is Akshardham. Akshardham is actually a beautiful and sacred Hindu temple complex. Because of the existence of this Hindu and beautiful temple, this temple is always visited by various tourists. This temple has a very complex design with lots of reliefs.
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This temple seems to stand majestically and has colors that are typical of the Middle East. This temple is one of the tourist destinations that are worth visiting when in India.
8. Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is also referred to as "The Golden City". Jaisalmer is a city in Rajashtan. When in this city, tourists can visit ancient fortress sites and also tourists can taste various typical culinary in India. This fort is the oldest fortress in India. Yes, in India there are indeed many fortresses to protect their territory from enemy attacks in ancient times. This city of Jaisalmer is located on a hill stage of yellowish stingray.
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In addition, the main attraction of this city is because of the many beautiful buildings from the architectural side so that when walking in this city, tourists will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the building. This place is really very interesting to visit and for those of you who are on vacation in India don't miss it.
9. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman Islands and also Nicobar Islands are a united territory in India. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are islands that have unique tropical rain forests, where plants or plants in the forest are a mixture of plants from India, Myanmar and Malaysia. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, we can find about 2,200 plant varieties and also 200 endemic species, most of which we cannot find in India. Besides being rich in plants, tropical rainforests in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also famous for animal life. There are several endemic animals that live on these islands.
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Some endemic animals include owls, Andaman eagles and also Andaman wild boar. Besides we can enjoy the natural beauty in this forest, we can also enjoy several sites which are historical sites of World War II heritage and also British Colonial. In this island, we can also do several types of water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and also surfing. Very interesting isn't it? It turns out that in India there are also natural attractions in the middle of city tourism or historical buildings that dominate the tourism sector in India. How, you are interested in visiting it right?
10. Hawa Mahal
If at the beginning we had visited and met Mumtaz Mahal or Taj Mahal, now we will visit Hawa Mahal. What is Hawa Mahal? Hawa Mahal is a place called "Palace of the Winds". Hawa Mahal is a housing complex or has the most famous historical value in the Jaipur region. Hawa Mahal is a building made of sandstone that is red and also pink.
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This building was built in the 18th century. The building consists of five floors which have a row of small windows and a screen. That said, the palace or building that was built facing the main road was made with the aim that noble women could look out of the building unnoticed by people passing by. To get a nice and beautiful scene, some people say that the right time to visit this building is when the sun rises in the morning. because that's when the building will look very beautiful or even the most beautiful of other times. How, of course you are very interested and eager to visit it right?
11. Galtaji
Galtaji is an ancient pilgrimage site for Hindus located in Khania-Balaji. In this place we can find seven temples and also seven water tanks which are used to bathe pilgrims. The water tank that is considered to be the most sacred by pilgrims is Galta Kund, where the tank is never dry. Thousands of pilgrims who come to this place believe that by bathing in Galtaji waters it will bring good things. Galtaji is also often referred to as: Galta Monkeys Temple ", this is because there are large numbers of monkeys living or living in this region.
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If we want to visit Galtaji then we don't need to pay or free. The best time to visit this place is when the sun goes down, when the monkeys return to the temple. At such a time, we will be able to witness the cheerful behavior of the monkeys to return to the meeting. This place is very suitable to be visited as a destination when religious tourism. How, are you interested in visiting and bathing in Galtaji? If it really is true, do not miss to visit Galtaji while in India.
12. Ladakh
Ladakh is one of the highest places in the world because it is in the Himalayan region. Ladakh is also an area known as "Littke Tibet" which has vast deserts and is crushed by rock mountains. because Ladakh is not yet exposed to its existence, making Ladakh has a sacred and holy impression.
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In Ladakh there are also many Buddhist monasteries. Ladakh is a natural place because there aren't too many people exploring there. Ladakh has also been used as a popular Indian film shooting location, namely 3 Idiots. How, do you feel challenged to visit Ladakh? If it's true, then don't miss to visit Ladakh while in India.
13. Shimla
Shimla is one of the tourism centers in India. Shimla is located in the north of India. This Shimla is also one of the areas that entrepreneurs aim to build their business or business. Many will meet when visiting Shimla.
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When in Shimla, you can visit the Shimla State Museum, which is a museum that collects miniatures of Pahari paintings, sculptures, costumes, wood carvings, textiles and jewelry from this area. Then you can also visit Jakhu Hill, which is the highest peak that offers a variety of sights, such as views of the city and the Himalayas. Besides that you can also enjoy Summer Hill, Sankat Mochan, and so on.
14. Ajanta Cave
Ajanta Cave is a cave monument located in Maharashtra and has existed since the 2nd century BC. This cave consists of paintings and also statues which are considered as religious works of art for Buddhists. This place tells the story of Indian life in ancient times and at the same time shows that Buddhism is a religion that existed in India before the arrival of other religions. This Goa is one of the world heritage sites set by UNESCO.
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Those are some tourist attractions in India. Lots of it? Yes, India is a country that is rich in culture. Not only customs and traditions, but also buildings, clothing, so that food in India is everything that reflects Indian culture. India is indeed a country worth exploring.
India is also a country rich in world heritage sites set by UNESCO. Even one of the buildings that is considered a miracle of the world is also in India, the Taj Mahal. If you are visiting India or even taking time to visit India, the above places can be used as an alternative destination to visit. Indeed, there are still many interesting tourist attractions in India that are worth visiting. Hopefully this article will be useful for you, especially for tourism lovers.
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