Holidays in India To Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Holidays in India To Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites

A Story by Toshali
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Holidays in India includes wide range of ideas to make it memorable. Every corner of India is packed with amazing attractions, which you can't manage to see at your one time visit. So add several time

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India is well known for its history, which even make the world to put its interest into it.  UNESCO has considered many sites of India as the best heritage sites in India.  UNESCO has included these sites on the basis of cultural significance and peerless artistries. Here is the list of top UNESCO sites India holiday packages that you will love to visit.

Taj Mahal

Situated in Agra this ancient monument is the symbol of dedication, beauty and true love. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan has built this in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz and it tooks 22 years for the completion which has started in the year 1632. You can see the artistry blends of Ottoman Turkish, Persian, Indian and Islamic style of architecture which made Taj Mahal to enter its name in one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Hampi

Group of monuments at Hampi in Karnataka are the ruins of Vijaynagara Empire which are located beside the Tungabhadra River that originally encompassed seven fortification lines. Sit at Matunga hill and enjoy Hampi beauty from there to get the real charm of the place during your India tours.

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Brihadeeswarar temple in Tamil Nadu is a thousand year old temple of Raja Raja Chola I. Lord Shiva is the main deity here and the statue of Nandi Bull statue of thirteen feet height, craved on a single piece of rock at the entrance is the eye-catcher here. It is included one of the finest south Indian temples that you will love to visit during your India holiday packages.

Sun Temple Konark

Konark is one of the popular tourist attractions in India. Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty commissioned this wonder somewhere around 1250 AD. The temple looks like a massive chariot and has elaborately carved wheels, walls and pillars. As the name suggests, Sun Temple is dedicated to Lord Sun who is often known as Surya Devta. Some of its parts are in ruins however, but Audience Hall and Dancing Hall are notable. It is facing eastward so that the first ray of the sun strikes the principle entrance.

 

Khajuraho Temple

You are coming for heritage holidays in India and won't visit Khajuraho temple then your visit won't be worthy. This group of Monuments has shown its significance between 950 and 1050 CE, The temples were build together but dedicated to different  religions like Jainism and Hinduism. Among many monuments only few are survived till now and entered their name in UNESCO list of heritage sites.

MahabaliPuram

Group of Mahalbalipuram monuments were founded by Pallava Dynasty during 7th or 8th century. Your India tours visit includes Rathas, which are eminent attribute; the biggest of all of these, the three-tiered ratha of Dharma raja is magnificent though it was left incomplete. There are eight rathas here among them smallest one is Draupadi ratha.

Goa Churches and Convents

This Portuguese capital is the home to beautiful beaches, churches and convents. The group of monuments includes Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel of St Catherine, Church and Convent of St Francis of Assisi, Church of Lady of Rosary, St. Cajetan, Se Cathedral and Church of St. Augustine. Most of these are located in Old Goa and datable to 16th and 17th century. Se’ Cathedral stands out with its Tuscan exterior; St. Cajetan Church was inspired by St. Peter’s Church in Rome; St. Xaviers Chapel has painted wooden borders with floral panels; Church of St. Francis of Assisi is notable for its arches on either sides of the altar; days would end if we talk about the artistry of each of these monuments and churches.

Mahabodhi temple

It is one of the prominent Buddhist temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. It is believed as Lord Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment here. So must go on Bodhgaya India tour packages to get peace in your life.

Rani Ka Vav patan

Vav means stepwell, which had created by Rani Udayamati in 1063 in the memory of her husband, king Bhimdev I. This step well is sitatued in Gujarat and it was not meant for collecting water or socializing but it has a great spiritual significance.

Like this there are many UNESCO sites are available for you during your India tour packages. So plan your holiday and visit all these interesting sites, which will be marked in your memory. 

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