1.TAJMAHAL
The Taj Mahal (;[3] meaning "Crown of the Palace"[4]) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre)[5] complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
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Akshardham
3.The
Golden Temple, also known as
Sri Harmandir Sahib ("abode of God") or
Darbar Sahib, (
Punjabi pronunciation: [dəɾbɑɾ sɑhɪb], "exalted holy court") is a
Gurdwara located in the city of
Amritsar,
Punjab, India.
[2][3] It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of
Sikhism.
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The temple is built around a man-made pool (
sarovar) that was completed by
Guru Ram Das in 1577.
Guru Arjan, the fifth Guru of Sikhism, requested Sai Mian Mir, a Muslim
Pir of
Lahore to lay its foundation stone in 1589.
[1] In 1604, Guru Arjan placed a copy of the
Adi Granth in Harmandir Sahib, calling the site
Ath Sath Tirath (lit. "shrine of 68 pilgrimages").
[2][7] The temple was repeatedly rebuilt by the Sikhs after it became a target of persecution and was destroyed several times by the Muslim armies from Afghanistan and the Mughal Empire.
[2][8] The army led by
Ahmad Shah Abdali, for example, demolished it in 1757 and again in 1762, then filled the pool with garbage.
[2] Maharaja
Ranjit Singh after founding the Sikh Empire, rebuilt it in marble and copper in 1809, overlaid the sanctum with gold foil in 1830. This has led to the name the Golden Temple.
4.Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway makes this list because of the beautiful landscape you view during your journey with the steam locomotive. Opened in 1881, this railway was the first ever hill passenger railway and has achieved UNESCO World Heritage Site classification. During your ride you will be treated to splendid views but one of the most spectacular views can be seen on the Batasia Loop. If you want a beautiful and relaxing ride through some of India’s most wonderful views then this is a journey not to be missed.
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This beautiful and lush landscape is home to India’s only tiger and elephant reserve, and is home to nearly 400 species of other animals. For many, Periyar Lake is the highlight of the area, a manmade lake framed by gorgeous landscape that creates a thoroughly impressive natural environment that you will not forget in a hurry! Due to the generous amount of water around the area tea growing finds a natural home here; visit Vandiperiyar town to get an insight into the industry.