Must-Visit Destinations of Historical Importance In India

"There are three trips you take to India: the one you think you're going to have – that you plan for; the one you have; and the one you live through once you go back home."-Erin Reese.

India has enormous and diverse destinations boarded by seven different countries. There are various sites in the country, more than 20 official languages, and multiple origins. The history of our country is very long, so all the historical places, like forts, temples, gurudwaras, churches, mosques, palaces, and caves, stand proudly here.

The history of India is ancient and excellent; the mighty kings here gave an impression of their bravery. In addition, some kings waved the glory of their architecture and delivered more than one heritage to India, which is still smiling and saying, let us see India. We feel proud to belong to a country that adopts such an ancient culture. The history of India is ancient and excellent; the mighty kings here gave an impression of their bravery.

In addition, some kings also waved the glory of their architecture and gave More than one heritage to India, which is still smiling and saying, let us see India.

List of Historical Places that you must visit

1. Lotus Temple, New Delhi

"Waking up in India is like waking up to life itself."- Remond Page.

Today we will give you information about a tourist destination in New Delhi where you will forget the fast-paced life of this city. Your mind will feel at peace here. The name of this place is Lotus Temple. It is a temple, but you will be surprised that there is no statue of any God here; it is just a beautiful religious place built for your peace of mind. If people come here for peace of mind, you can call this lotus temple a worship temple. The architecture here, ponds built near the temple, and green fields will impress you very much.

The Lotus Temple was built in 1986 and was constructed by Baha Ullah. The Lotus Temple was opened to the public on January 1, 1987, after which an information centre was also built in this courtyard in 2003. This temple is built in the shape of a half-bloomed lotus, in which white marble has been used, which is made on seeing. This half-bloomed lotus has 27 petals of marble, and these 27 petals are arranged in 3 ways. Nine doors surround it, and a beautiful pond is in front of each entry. There is also a library in which religious books are kept. There is also Iskcon temple and Kalkaji temple near this lotus temple. You can also visit these two holy places if you have time.

Outside this temple, you will find all the restaurants with all the street food with all the ferries; here, you can also do a little stomach worship. Lotus Temple, located in India's capital, is a beautiful tourist destination honouring all religions. You can visit this temple anytime throughout the year, but there will be more fun if you go in the cold.

2. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

"Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world."- Gustav Flaubert.

The grand Sun Temple of Konark is located in northeastern Konark, about 35 kilometres from Puri on the coast of Odisha, India. This huge temple of the Hindu god Surya is built in Konark. Konark Sun Temple is quite a popular name among the tourist places of India. It is a very ancient temple. And there is a crowd of foreign tourists here. This temple is also known as Black Pagoda. This temple is as high as a tower in height. And it is black in appearance.

Apart from this, many types of artwork have been done on stones in this temple. The statue installed in this temple has also been made with a different kind of art. Konark Temple was also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. This temple was built in the 13th century by Narasimha Dev, the king of Eastern Ganga revenue. The work of this temple lasted from 1238 to 1250. This Konark temple is dedicated to the Sun God. According to legend, Lord Krishna's son suffered from leprosy due to snakes, which Suryadev had corrected. Sun God is also considered to be the destroyer of all diseases. He cured this disease. Samba had discussed building a Sun God temple in this memory.

In this memory, this huge Sun Temple dedicated to Lord Surya was built in Konark. Konark Sun Temple has also been added to the World Heritage List. Konark Sun Temple is considered to be a very attractive place for tourists. The time between February and October is better for visiting this place. You can also travel by air to reach Konark Sun Temple. Apart from this, you can also get to The Sun Konark Temple by train or bus.

3. Ajanta Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

"To Travel is to Live". -Hans Christian Andersen

The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are famous in India and worldwide. It is a tourist destination where thousands of tourists come every day. These caves are in the Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. Aurangabad is also the last stronghold of the famous Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Its marble architecture attracts people even today. There is also the dargah of Baba Shah Muzaffar. When a tourist goes to see the caves of Ajanta-Ellora, he remembers seeing Baba's dargah. He was the religious guru of Aurangzeb. Inside that dargah, there is a mosque and a madrasa. Apart from this, there is also Bibi's tomb, which is compared to the Taj Mahal.

The caves of Ellora are the heritage of not only India but the whole world. These caves are famous for the temples of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The Alora Monument is closed every Tuesday. 12 Buddha caves were built in the seventh and eighth centuries. 17 Hindu shelters were constructed in the sixth and ninth centuries, and 5 Jain caves were built in the ninth century. The sixteenth cave is extremely popular here. It has a statue of Lord Shiva made by cutting the same rock. It is the world's largest statue made by cutting a single stone. It was said it took 150 years and 7 thousand of labourers working day and night to build it. There is a cave number 32 in which Mahavir Swami is seated. The beautiful lotus built on the pillars of the Caves of Ellora is the best example of sculpture. You can visit these beautiful caves with great history from June to March.

4. Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat

Rani ki vav is known worldwide for its amazing structure and unmatched beauty. Rani Ki Vav is located in Patan village of Gujarat city of India. It is one of the oldest historical heritage sites in India. Built on the banks of the Saraswati River in Gujarat, it is a grand stairwell whose building is seven storeys. This only stepwell of the same type," Rani Ki Vav", is surrounded by very attractive artefacts and sculptures from all sides. This historic stepwell was built in the 11th century by his wife, Rani Udaymati, in memory of King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty. Located on the banks of the Saraswati River, this stepwell was also included in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO in 2014 due to its amazing and huge structure. It is believed that this unique stepwell was built to make proper arrangements for water, as the rainfall in this area was very low.

In contrast, according to some folklore, Rani Udaymati created this huge stepwell intending to earn virtue by providing water to needy people. Even after being buried under the debris for years, the statues and artisans of The Queen's stepwell were found in very good condition. Along with this, the excellent figures made on the stairs of this huge stepwell attract the tourists coming here.

Let us tell you that from its entrance to its depth, this unique stepwell is fully equipped with excellent craftsmanship. This huge stepwell's amazing structure and sublime craftsmanship are unique. The most special thing about this unique stepwell is that when you go deep into the deep well of this stepwell, you can see a wonderful statue of Lord Vishnu lying on the rest of the bed, which makes the tourists coming here overwhelmed and is also associated with religious faith.

5. Hampi Monument, Karnataka

"Monuments are the grappling irons that bind one generation to another."- Joseph Joubert.

Hampi is a very ancient site. Its history is much more connected to the Vijayanagara Empire. Located near the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, this place is famous for its temples. From this tourist spot, the beauty of architectural art of the time of the Vijayanagara Empire can be seen. Today this place is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This increases the importance of this place even more. This place saw the reign of many kings.

In different temples, the traditional architectural style here can be known through aircraft, gopurams, pavilions, etc. Hampi's popularity is also linked to the markets here. So tourists came here and saw the grandeur of this place with their own eyes. It would be best to visit some famous Hampi locations: Virupaksha temple, Vitthal temple, Royal elephant stable, Royal queen bath, Huge shivling and Zena enclosure, etc.

By the way, perennial is the best time to visit Hampi city. Because there is neither too much heat nor cold here, the atmosphere always remains moderate. But still, if we were to tell you the most pleasant environment, it is the winter season. The best season to visit Hampi is from October to February.

6. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

"No place is a place until things that have happened are remembered in history, ballads, yarns, legends. Fictions serve as well as facts."- Wallace Stegner.

Khajuraho is a village in the Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho has located 175 km to the southeast of Jhansi. The ancient names of Khajuraho were Khajurpura and Khajurwahika. There are many historical temples of Hindus and Jains here, for which this city is famous. It is one of the UNESCO heritage sites in the world in India. The temples here are renowned for their symbolic Nagara-style architecture. It is also famous for temples made of stones.

Khajuraho has a large group of temples associated with Hinduism and Jainism, which are very famous, and many tourists visit them. From a distance, the temples of Khajuraho appear to be made of sandalwood, while they are made of sandstone. There are many temples here. This group of temples is on the west side. People come from all over the world to visit it. The temples of Khajuraho are divided into eastern temple groups, western temple groups and southern temple groups. The temples of the Western Temple Group are very beautiful and grand.

7. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

"Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations."- Oliver Goldsmith.

Mahabalipuram Temple is a huge and grand temple located on the Coromandel coast on the banks of the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu, India. Mahabalipuram is world-famous for its intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves. This historic Mamallapuram, or Mahabalipuram of Tamil Nadu, is a great tourist destination.

Mahabalipuram was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1984. After visiting the Mahabalipuram tourist spot, you can make your trip more interesting by visiting the major tourist places around it because there are many tourist places around this grand temple where you can walk. Some famous tourist places include Panch Rath, Shore Temple, Ganesh Temple, Crocodile Bank, etc.

The Pancha Ratha Temple is a rock-cut temple built by the Pallavas in the late 7th century. Introduction to the Chariot Temple of Mahabalipuram These five chariots are named after the Pandavas and other characters of Mahabharata. Draupadi Ratha, Dharmaraja Ratha and other Pancha Rathas are included.

Among all these, the largest chariot belongs to Dharmaraj and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mahabalipuram Beach is a 20 km long beach that existed in the 20th century. These beaches are popular among tourists for beach activities like sunbathing, diving, windsurfing and motor boating.

You can visit Mahabalipuram anytime in the year. Still, the best time to see here is between November and February, as the weather is perfect for travel during this time.

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