Top 10 Historical Places In India

India is rich in culture,traditions,heritage buildings, temples, forts and palaces. Famous Indian Monuments includes Old Churches of Goa ,The Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar of Delhi, Charminar, Red fort and Jantar mantar, these are also few most visited Heritage Sites in India.

Here, I’ve listed down the top 10 popular historical places in India, that you shouldn’t be missing.

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, a beautiful white marble Monument located in the city of Agra on the banks of the holy river Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahal is the finest example of combines elements of Mughal, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

It is one of the eight wonders of the world and also one of the must visit place in Uttar Pradesh. Fatehpur Sikri is another historic site in the state, the first planned city of the Mughals.

The Golden Temple

 

The Golden Temple is known as Harmandir Sahib is a Sikh Gurdwara located in the Amritsar, Punjab. Shri Darbar Shaib is the holiest shrine and most famous pilgrimage place for Sikhs.

Harmandir Sahib is one of the most sacred places in India, a Holy Granth Sahib is always present inside the temple.

Brihadishwara Temple

Brihadishwara Temple also called Periya Koyil or Big Temple is one of the India’s largest temple located in the Thanjavur at the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The Rajarajeswaram temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the best temple build by Cholas along with Airavatesvara Temple of Tamil Nadu, Brihadishwara Temple and Airavatesvara Temple are two world heritage sites in Tamil Nadu.

Bahai Temple

The Lotus Temple of Delhi is called Bahai Temples, situated near kalka Ji. Lotus Temple is a house of Worship for every religion and best place for meditation and peace.

Bahai Faith is spiritual unity of all humankind, there are eight continental Houses of Worship have been built around the world. Lotus Temple is one of them and the prominent attraction in Delhi.

Hawa Mahal

The great monuments of the royal Rajputs of Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal also Palace of Winds is situated in the heart of pink city and the capital of Rajasthan,Jaipur. The pyramid shape five-story palace is constructed by red and pink sandstone by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for women’s of royal families.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or Victoria Terminus is a historic railway station situated in the dream city of India Mumbai, Maharashtra. Victoria Terminus is one of the most busiest railway station in India and headquarters of the Central Railways.

Qutb Minar

The monuments inside the Qutb Minar Complex are historic and stunning. The first structures at the complex were built by the sultans of Mehrauli and later by the Mughals.

The highlight at the Qutub Minar Complex is the Qutub Minar. It is a tall tower built in Afghan architectural styles and it has verses from the Quran written on it.

Red Fort

Ask anyone in Delhi about a must-visit place and they will tell you to drop by at the Red Fort. Built by Shah Jahan, this fort is a testament to the glorious architectural pride of the Mughal Empire. Visit the fort and soak in the tremendous historic ambience. There’s a lot to see at the fort and for the best experience hire a guide.

Humayun’s Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb was built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum for the late emperor. Boasting of Persian and Islamic architecture, this historic attraction is known for its precise geometric construction.

A stand out feature of Humayun’s Tomb is the lack of décor when you compare it to other tombs in North India, this one is toned down.

Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata was built to commemorate Britain’s 25 years of rule over India. Made of white marble, the building is an epitome of grace and beauty. The stand out feature of the Victoria Memorial is the sixteen-foot tall bronze statue of victory atop the building. The best time to visit is at night when the entire building is illuminated.

So, these are the top 10 most popular historical places in India.