KUPASONLINE.COM — India is a country of rich geographical diversity, with verdant valleys, snowy mountain peaks, serene lakes and meadows, and stunning beaches.
However, it should also be noted that India’s tourism sector is still under the film industry sector in the context of contributing to the country’s foreign exchange.
Yes, it is evident that the world is familiar with the term Bollywood, as a diction that refers to the film industry in India. Even in Indonesia, they are very familiar with the figure of a film player named Sah Rukh Khan, as well as the film Mahabharata.
In fact, the charm of India is not only about the film. Many tourist attractions in India are very interesting to visit. Some of them are closely related to the history of human civilization.
1.Taj Mahal
Yups, it’s incomplete to discuss tourist attractions in India without discussing the existence of the Taj Mahal. A great masterpiece, as well as extraordinary proof of love for the beloved.
As mentioned in the previous paragraph, that tourist attractions in India have historical value, as well as the romance that adorns them.
Likewise with the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal besides being one of the wonders of the world. On the other hand it is the world’s grandest love monument, and the world’s grandest tomb.
It’s not without reason that the Taj Mahal is 1 of the 7 wonders in the world. The amazing things about the Taj Mahal are as follows:
Development that took almost 22 years,
Built by tens of thousands of workers,
Spending a development budget of around 6 trillion rupiah.
All these things are done in the name of love. Now the Taj Mahal is a tourist destination in India which is very popular in the world, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Taj Mahal stands on an area of 22.4 ha. In this area the eyes of visitors will see pools, fountains, which blend with the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
So, don’t feel like a true lover if you haven’t done the love work of the Emperor of the Mughal Empire, Sah Jahan, for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Apart from the bustling city and the typical spicy culinary delights, nature tourism in India awaits for you to explore. Here is a list of ten beautiful tourist destinations in India that you must visit.
2. Agra Fort
After completing a tourist visit to the Taj Mahal, don’t rush out of the city of Agra, India. Because in Agra there are other very historical tourist attractions, only 2.5 kilometers from the Taj Mahal. The name of the place is Agra Fort.
Agra Fort, or also known as Agra Fort has an appeal as a tourist spot in India which presents an architectural view of the palace buildings typical of the Mughal empire. Apart from that, inside the Agra Fort there is a well-maintained garden area.
Agra Fort also has the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Agra Fort as well as a historical tourist destination in India which is recommended to visit.
Location of Agra Fort: Agra, India.
Entrance Ticket Price: 250 Rupees.
3. Varanasi
Talking about India is synonymous with the existence of a sacred river, namely the Ganges. The river is in the oldest city in the world called Varanasi.
Varanasi, also known as Benares, was a center of knowledge dating back to 700 AD. In fact, there are many well-known universities in the city.
A visit to Varanasi is a must-do tourist visit. Because varanis became one of the centers of Indian culture.
4. Periyar National Park
The next tourist attractions in India are nature-themed tourist attractions. The name of the tourist spot in India is called Periyar National Park.
The attraction of Periyar National Park apart from being a large home for various species, there is also an artificial lake created in 1895, when India was still part of the United Kingdom.
Another distinctive feature of the Periyar National Park is the presence of 1000 elephants. To explore the Periyar National Park area, there is a special car provided by the management.
Location of Periyar National Park: Kerala, India.
Periyar National Park Entrance Fee: 250 Rupees.
5. The Ellora Caves
The next tourist spot in India is called The Ellora Caves, or the Ellora Caves. The Ellora Caves are artificial caves that were built in the 5th century AD.
In addition, the Ellora Caves are archaeological sites that reflect peace, as well as inter-religious harmony. There are at least 34 artificial caves in that location which will dazzle the eyes of visitors.
Location of The Ellora Caves: Aurangabad Maharashtra, India.
The Ellora Caves entrance ticket price: 600 Rupees.
Actually, there are still many tourist attractions in India that cannot be missed, such as:
Mysore Palace,
Mehrangarh Fort,
Amer Fort,
Golden City.
All of these tourist attractions are highly recommended to visit when you are traveling in India.(*)
