Red Fort – Lal Qila

The  Red Fort, one of the iconic monuments of India is an enclosure with a rubble stone wall, gates, bastions wickets at intervals. Though it looks like a red stone structure, most of the construction has been done with Marble during the reign of Shajahan of Mughal Dynasty.

Red Fort is an irregular octagon housing Public halls, throne platform, palaces, chambers for private audience, prayer halls and mosques. Road across the Red Fort, you can visit Jami’ Masjid, India’s largest mosque and the final extravagance of Mughal Regal Architecture in India.

Plan a visit to this Palatial complex to travel more into the vibrant pages of history.

Entrance Fee:

S.No	Category	Fee
1	Visitors from India	Rs.35
2	Foreign Nationals	Rs.600
3	Children below 15 years	Free

Humayun’s Tomb – A Persian Architecture

Visit the first exemplary structure embracing the Persian style of architecture at Delhi, the Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1569, fourteen years after the death of Mughal King Humayun, is admired for the splendid style and charm.

Humayun’s tomb, placed inside a square garden, attracts our attention with the flawless geometrical proportions and grandeur of the cenotaphs. The double domes, alcoves, huge corridors and the perfectly planned kiosks reflect the right blend of Indian Traditions and Persian Architecture.

Visit Humayun’s tomb, place of his eternal sleep!

What you need to know while planning a visit to Humayun’s Tomb:

Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Entry Fee:

S.No	Category	Cash Payment	Online Payment
1	Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC**	Rs.40	Rs.35
2	Foreign Nationals	Rs.600	Rs.550
3	Children below 15 years	Free

• * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
• ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar

Qutb Minar & Its Monuments

Visit the tallest tower in India built during the Mughal dynasty, Qutb Minar in Delhi, the country’s capital city. Qutb Minar was raised as a crier (Mu’azzin) to give calls for prayers. Few more floors were added to this structure during 12^th century, and is what we see today. The honey comb designs on the balconies extending from every floors receive larger admirations for the exquisite works.

Several inscriptions are found in Arabic and Nagari characters depicting the events about Qutb Minar and its progressive construction at various stages. The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and a rectangular courtyard adjacent to Qutb Minar are equally popular among the global travellers.

Plan to visit Qutub Minar, a 11^th century World Heritage Monument during your trip to India.

What you need to know while planning a visit Qutb Minar:

Entry Timings: From Sunrise to 6PM

Entry Fee:

S.No	Category	Fee
1	Visitors from India	Rs.30
2	Foreign Nationals	Rs.600
3	Children below 15 years	Free

Champanar – Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Gujarat has more reasons to be a global tourist destination and one of the prime reasons is the Champanar-Pavagadh Archaeological Park at a distance of 50km from Baroda. One of the oldest hills in India, Pavagadh hills is found to be with reddish yellow colored stone formation. Though the region had temples dating back to 10^th century, the Mughal architectures embracing beautiful blend of Indian- Moslem styles.

Despite the massive ruins, tourists universally admire the five mosques, which are still in good condition. The Champanar – Pavagadh Archaeological park houses temples reflecting Hindu and Jain beliefs, structures of water management and agriculture, deserving a visit.

Know about the regional Sultanates visiting Champanar-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

What you need to know while planning a visit Champanar – Pavagadh Archaeological Park:

Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Entry Fee:

S.No	Category	Fee
1	Visitors from India	Rs.40
2	Foreign Nationals	Rs.600
3	Children below 15 years	Free

Rani-ki-Vav – Step Wells of Gujarat

The structures dating back to 3^rd millennium BC depicting the exhaustive water management and storage systems practiced in the Indian Subcontinent are the Step wells. Rani-Ki-Vav in Gujarat are such types of elegant structures found in Gujarat dating back to 11^th Century.

The intrinsic detailing and flawless proportions of these Maru-Gujarat architectures draw admirations from travellers of all verticals including researchers, historians and photo fanatics.

Looking like an inverted temple structure, the step wells include around 500 principal structures and more than thousand structures reflecting religious, social, mythological and secular aspects coming together.

Plan a visit to the architectural wonders at Rani-Ki-Vav

Churches and Convents of Goa

Goa, the most happening state in India is home to the wonderfully built churches and convents embracing style of Portuguese attracts thousands of global travellers round the year. The monuments listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites are Se’ Cathedral, Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi, Chapel of St. Catherine, Basilica of Bom Jesus; Church of Lady of Rosary; Church of St. Augustine, located in old Goa, acclaimed as Rome of the East for its splendidly designed churches and Cathedrals.

The elegant structure of the churches resemble those in Portugal and Rome and the interior designs with paintings on the glass walls are truly awe inspiring reflecting the influence of the Catholic religion in Asia.

Plan to visit the exquisite structures in Old Goa where history is told and retold.

What you need to know while planning a visit to Churches and Convents of Goa:

Entry Timings: 8.30AM to 5.30PM – Church Complex

             From Sunrise to Sunset – Other Monuments

Agra Fort – A Timeless Wonder

Sprawling over an area of 94 acres of land, Agra Fort situated on the right bank of River Yamuna is an awe inspiring structure built during Akbar’s Mughal dynasty. Built at a visible distance from the iconic structure of India, Taj Mahal, Agra fort surrounded by a 21m tall fortification houses number of wonderfully built structures embracing the Mughal architectural styles. The mosques in white marbles and palaces inside the fort are never to be missed while you visit Agra Fort. Out of the gate on four sides of the fort, the Khisri Gate (Water Gate) opens to the river front.

The long history behind the construction and refurbishing of Agra Fort has not spoilt its robust structure and aesthetic appearance.

Visit Agra Fort, a timeless wonder to marvel!

What you need to know while planning a visit to Agra Fort:

Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Audio Guide: Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Hindi and Bangla

Entry Fee:

S.No	Category	Cash Payment	Online Payment
1	Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC**	Rs.50	Rs.35
2	Visitors from other countries	Rs.600	Rs.550
3	Children below 15 years	Free

• * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
• ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar

Taj Mahal – Mausoleum on Marble

Taj Mahal, the touristic icon of India is acclaimed as  a “Mausoleum on Marble” by global travellers. Standing on the right bank of River Yamuna, Taj Mahal symbolises the purity of eternal love, built by Mughal King Shahjahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. Besides the fabulous interior designs and structures, Taj Mahal houses the cenatophs of both Shahjahan and Mumtaz. Taj Mahal attracts tourists from all corners of the world with its spectacular architecture and aesthetic ambiance.

Taj Mahal was recognized as World Heritage Monument by UNESCO in 1983 acclaimed as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. Being highly regarded as the pinnacle of Mughal Architecture, Taj Mahal portrays the rich history of India during the Mughal empire. Witnessing the beauty of Taj Mahal getting reflected on the Yamuna river is an awesome moment which will be chiselled in your heart for rest of your life.

Never afford to miss the white beauty when you visit India !

What you need to know while planning a visit to Taj Mahal:

Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Entry Fee:

S.No	Category	Cash Payment	Online Payment
1	Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC**	Rs.50	Rs.35
2	Foreign Nationals	Rs.600	Rs.550
3	Children below 15 years	Free

• * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
• ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar

Note: 1. Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays except for traditional prayers between 12 Noon and 2PM.

           2. Night viewing on Full Moon days and two days after and before it, except on Fridays and during the month of Ramzan.

Fatehpur Sikri – City of Victory

      

Sikri, the place with abundant water resources and human habitation since pre historic period is highly prominent among the global travellers for the outstanding city called Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh. This is the first planned city built in the history of Mughal Reigns with numerous splendidly built organisations, palaces and public residences connected with an excellent water management system. The red sandstones used in the structures make the entire city very unique.

If you are planning to visit India, then Fatehpur Sikri shall be one of the top most locations to be visited for its right blend of Indo-Mughal compositions housing palaces, gardens, ceremonial gates, gazebos, an artificial lake and Jama Masjid accommodating 10,000 worshippers at a time.

Visit the City of Victory, what the name Fatehpur Sikri means!

What you need to know while planning a visit to Fatehpur Sikhri:

Guide Facility: Licensed Guide Facility available

Audio Guide: Available in English and Hindi

Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Entrance Fee:

S.No	Category	Cash Payment	Online Payment
1	Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC**	Rs.50	Rs.35
2	Foreign Nationals	Rs.600	Rs.550
3	Children below 15 years	Free

• * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
• ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar

Note:

MUSEUM:

There is an Archaeological site Museum near Diwan-I-Am booking counter. It is opened from 9.00 AM to 5.00 P.M.

Friday Closed

Entrance fee: Free entry for all visitors

        

India is a diversified land with varied culture, lifestyles, history, heritage and traditions surprising the global tourists every time they visit Her. A first time traveler to India always gets amazed to look at the magnificent palaces and forts, magnificent temples with marvelous architectures housing intricate sculptures and figurines and the featured destinations dotted across the country, and it is hard for one to decipher the history behind those incredible structures and locations.

Travelers visiting India gets connected to her for no reasons and try to chase their dreams of exploring India towards its roots. Not all succeeds in their attempts as India has many facets with deeper insights of traditions, culture and values, which kindles the interest of the global tourists to look for more interpretations in their subsequent journeys to India.

Here comes the series of World Heritage Monuments, listed by UNESCO dotted across the different regions of the country. The list including temples, archaeological park, hills, forts and palaces will give you a better insight into the advancement of technologies, religions, social beliefs and civilizations coming together to exhibit a truly amazing picture to every traveller.