Tourist Attractions
Taj Mahal, Agra
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
The Palace of Wind alias Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1799. This outstanding monument is a part of the City Palace and boasts of a marvelous Rajput architecture. Designed by Lal Chand Ustad Hawa Mahal is a masterpiece in pink and red sandstone. The Hawa Mahal was built with a purpose to enable the women of the royal household a peek into the everyday life on the streets.
Dal Lake, Kashmir
In the tourism industry of Kashmir, Dal Lake has become an icon today. The Dal Lake is one of the most alluring and pristine lakes of India. The lake is also the second largest in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The stretched shikaras (houseboats) carrying an entire floating world – doctors, flower sellers and vegetable sellers. There is also an island inside the lake famously known as “Char Chenars”. The Dal lake is no doubt a memorable snapshot of Kashmir.
Golden Temple, Amritsar
The Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib is an important pilgrimage site of the Sikhs. The temple lies amidst the beauty of a small lake. It is also a place where Buddha spent a great deal of time in meditation. The Golden temple began to be constructed some four centuries ago and the dome of the temple is estimated to be covered with 100 kgs of gold leaf. The temple is fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The foundation of the Golden temple is a great achievement of the Sikh Gurus.
Darjeeling Toy Train, Darjeeling
The Darjeeling Toy Train is officially known as “Darjeeling Himalayan Railway”. The toy train has also been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This engineering marvel was the brain child of the eastern Bengal Railway agent, Franklin Prestage. The toy train made its maiden trip in the year 1881 and is 86 m in length. The 2 ft gauge toy train serpents from Siliguri to Darjeeling, thereby offering spectacular views of manicured tea plantations and floral beds to the beholders.
Kerala Backwaters
The whole mesmerizing image of Kerala is well defined by the enrapturing Backwaters. The inter connected network of channels, lakes, lagoons and estuaries of about 44 rivers that empty in the Arab sea are technically termed as Backwaters. The Kettuvalloms or the houseboats float along the backwaters offering the tourists a closer view of the enchanting countryside, swaying palm trees, lagoons and other beauties of ultimate delight to our senses. Alleppey, Kumarakom are certain backwater destinations.