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Standing on the scenic banks of the River Yamuna, Agra is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Have you ever wondered what exactly makes this beautiful city so attractive? You might have heard about it but let us go into the historical spots of attraction that pull several people from all over the world city that stands 20th in India’s most populated cities. Situated in the northern state of India called Uttar Pradesh nearly 200 kilometers close to the country’s capital state, the land of many monuments houses three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and of course the world famous Taj Mahal . Interesting Top Reasons to Visit in Agra Seven Wonders of the World – Taj Mahal One of the most prominent spots known to one and all is definitely the marble tomb built called the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan built this in memory of his dearest and third wife Mumtaz Mahal. You cannot forget the beauty of the white marble structure. Experience the beauty of Taj Mahal by travelling ...

If you want to know what to see in Jaipur, the frenetic capital of the Rajasthan of India, in this article we clarify it With its almost three million inhabitants, Jaipur constitutes one of the vertices of the famous tour of the Northern Triangle of India (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) and hosts a very interesting historical-artistic heritage between the walls of its historic center and its outskirts . The princely " Pink City " of the Maharajah rajputs , a Hindu caste of proud warriors and dynasty almost as old as time, is the best planned and urbanized city in the country, with wide and long avenues thrown on a string and was designed in the first half of the 18th by Raja Jai ​​Singh II . Jaipur is the gateway to Rajasthan, and the traveler will visit in it a set of palaces, temples and forts that are among the best in the state, but if you want to know in depth the most fascinating and less obvious North India , you will have to go deeper into Rajasthan. Here we mentio...

India is exotic, extravagant, elegant, eclectic, a sensational country. India is very different from other countries that you can find not only in Asia , but in the rest of the world. If you are considering visiting India and exploring some of its most popular attractions, you are in luck, since in this post you will find the most tourist places in India that anyone who calls himself a traveler should visit. 1. India in one Image: the Taj Mahal A part of the popular tourist circuit of the Magic Hindu Triangle : Agra, the city of Taj Mahal . It is the most emblematic monument of India and the most visited attraction in the country. Therefore, it is impossible to leave it off the list of the best places to visit in India . 2. Darjeeling the Queen of Hills This place is considered as the mecca of tea, and as such it is recognized worldwide. The city of Darjeeling is located at the highest point of the Himalayas in the West Bengal region. It is a very interesting and ideal plac...

Traveling to India in Monsoon, the summers have finally come to an end and we can breathe a sigh of relief with the arrival of the monsoons. Giving a much needed respite from the scorching heat, the rains have soaked the entire nation. This is the ideal time to visit some places in the country that are known for their rainfall and are in their best landscape during the rains. Here are three places that receive more than 1500 cm of rain a year and are so beautiful during the monsoons that you must visit them. 1. Chinnakallar Chinnakallar is the third most rainy city in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the lush Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a reservoir with rare animals and beautiful views of the Anaimalai hills and the Nelliampathy mountain ranges. Monsoon here gets even better with the whole area looking green. 2. Mawsynram The wettest place on earth, Mawsynram is comfortably located in the Khasi hills of the Indian state of Meghalaya. You ...

Rajasthan is another world within that huge and incredible country called India. It has some of the most attractive and photogenic cities in the country, deserts that seem eternal and an idiosyncrasy that makes this state something peculiar. The city Jaipur is   often used as a   gateway to Rajasthan   and is one of the first steps that travelers who visit India usually take for the first time. And, without a doubt, it is a good start because Jaipur has a little bit of everything so one opts to discover the country. The pink city, which is popularly known in this way, falls in love corner by corner, provided that the chaotic effect that some travelers are caught off guard is overcome. Why Jaipur is called the Pink City? The appellation of "pink city" that always accompanies Jaipur is not something that comes from very old. In fact it is from the early twentieth century, specifically 1905, when the Prince of Wales who had then visited the city. With the aim of g...

The term monsoon actually means a wind. This blows in the months of April to October from the southwest. Officially, the summer monsoon in India lasts from June to August. The Indian level is heating up enormously in the months of April and May. Especially in May, temperatures of over 40 degrees are not uncommon. The heated air escapes upwards, creating a depression on the mainland. This draws air from the sea and the winds drive rain-laden clouds from the Indian Ocean in front of him. As soon as the clouds hit Indian mountain landscapes, like the Himalayas or the Western Ghats in South India, they discharge and it rains. Tips for destinations in the monsoon season In fact, you can travel to India throughout the year, even during the monsoon season. In the desert state of Rajasthan, for example, it rains less than you think. But there are some corners that are particularly worthwhile during the monsoon season!  Also Read:  Top 20 Things to Do in Rajasthan The...

Themed Restaurants attained major attraction when compared to conventional restaurants these days.   They are built on a particular theme with music, food and ambiance . Unusual themed restaurants draw the attention of majority customers. Real Poseidon was the first underwater themed restaurant in India. Many theme based restaurants are present in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and other major cities. Here is the list of theme-based restaurants in India: 1. The Black Pearl: If you had watched “Pirates of Caribbean” movie series, you will never miss visiting ‘The Black Pearl’ restaurant. From rope draped chairs to wooden flooring, everything makes you feel like a pirate ship. As the main course, the ship serves the Caribbean and continental cuisines as the main course. It represents the shape of a ship with many mannequins of masks, pirates etc..It has 2 floors which represents the decks of the ship. Location: 105, 4th Floor, Vikas Tech Park, 5th Block, Jyo...