Posted by India has a rich cultural heritage with vast history and diverse land forms. It is not easy to pick up 10 wonders from such large number of wonders that India proudly houses. I have tried to compile a list of Wonders of India picking monuments from all across the country. This list only comprises of Monuments, though there are various natural wonders also in India.
- The first one on the list has to be the Taj Mahal, Agra. Built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, it houses the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. Constructed in ivory – white marble, on the banks of river Yamuna, many believe this monument to be the “Monument of Love”.
- Ajanta and Ellora Caves : Located in Maharashtra, these caves feature paintings and rock – cut sculptures which are one of the finest examples of Indian art.
- Nalanda Mahavihara: One of the oldest university in the world, it engaged in the organized transmission of knowledge over an uninterrupted period of 800 years.
- Hampi : Charismatic even in its ruined state, it is an ancient temple town and was the capital of the ancient Vijayanagara Kingdom.
- Sanchi Stupa : Remarkable specimen of Buddhist art. The foundations of this religious centre was laid by Emperor Ashoka.
- Jaisalmer Fort: One of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world. The yellow sandstone walls fade to a golden shade as the rays of setting sun fall on them. For this reason, it is also known as the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort.
- Gommateshwara Statue : The largest monolithic statue in the world and an important religious centre for Jains.
- Golden Temple : The most important center for Sikhs, it is also an example of beautiful architectural feautures.
- Khajuraho : Famous for their architecture style and sculptures
- Konark Sun Temple : The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
collection of 19 astronomical instruments including world’s largest stone Sundial. All these instruments are man-made. The observatory consists of instruments which were used to calculate celestial coordinate systems, the horizon-zenith local system, the equatorial system and the ecliptic system
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, New Delhi
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
It includes 11 different types of heritage monuments that are- Mosques, Temples, Tombs, Gateways, Fortresses and walls, Palaces and Pavilion, Helical Wells, Custom house and Greneries all belonging to 16th century
There can be various ways to categorise the top wonders, for instance, natural, man-made, monuments etc. I’ll mix them all and recommend the following (covering all directions)-
– Dal Lake
– Golden Temple
– Red Fort
– Taj Mahal
– Benaras Ghats
– Khajuraho
– Jaisalmer Fort
– Kaziranga
– Mahabalipuram
– Kerala Backwaters
Can easily list 50 to include all the pretty, quaint towns, the beaches, the experiences! India is so varied and interesting…
Taj Mahal
Redfort
Banaras Ghats
Jaisalmer forts
Mahabali Puram
Ajanta Ellora
Golden Temple
Jaipur Jantar Mantar
Delhi Iron Pillar
Saravana Belahola
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