India: attractions and places of interest

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Umaid Bhawan Palace is a huge private residence, considered the largest in the world. The palace is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh. Currently still belongs to this genus. The current owner is Gaj Singh II, the grandson of Umaid. A luxury hotel, a private residence of the descendants of the Jodhpur...

Palace in Orchha

Orchha Palace is considered the main historical landmark of the fort city of Orchha. Inside the walls of the fort there is a palace complex consisting of the Raj Mahal Palace, the Jahangir Mahal Palace and the Sheesh Mahal Palace. The complex is located between two rivers, to get into it you need to...

Gwalior Fort

Gwalior Fort has been known in the world since the 6th century. The fort acquired its current appearance in the 14th and 15th centuries. An impregnable and powerful fortress in India, rising on a hill, built of yellow-brown sandstone and basalt. Brief description The Gwalior fort was placed at the i...

Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple is one of the most unusual temples on Earth. Opened relatively recently - in 1986, it is considered one of the most prominent tourist sites in the world; since its construction, more than 70 million visitors have visited it. The uniqueness of the Lotus Temple lies not only in the ma...

Amber Fort

Amber Fort is not an ordinary fortress, but a whole city built in ancient times on a rocky peak. Thick high walls of white and red sandstone hide the magnificent and sophisticated architecture of the Rajput-style interior buildings. The main features of the style are the external severity of archite...

Agra Fort

Agra Fort - a huge majestic fort surrounded by a thick wall of red sandstone, so it is also called the Red Fort. The territory can be entered through one of the 2 gates, although there are 4 in total. The rest are walled up. Like most buildings built in the Rajput architectural style, behind the maj...

Ganges River

The Ganges is one of the deep rivers of India, 2700 km long. Translated from Sanskrit, Ganges means river. Facts and legends about the Ganges For more than 2 thousand years, the Ganges Valley has been the cradle of Indian civilization; the waters of the river nourish fertile soils, making it possibl...

Thar Desert

The Thar Desert is located in the ancient Indus Plain on the border with Pakistan. According to scientists, the total area of the desert is about 445 thousand km2. It extends for 850 km. long, 485 wide. Approximately half of the desert territory belongs to India, the other half belongs to Pakistan. ...

Palolem Beach

Palolem Beach is one of the most picturesque and popular in North Goa. This is a long strip of pure golden sand against the backdrop of slender coconut palms. All this beauty is surrounded by the emerald Sahyadri hills covered with rich vegetation. More recently, Palolem Beach was not so widely know...

Anjuna Beach

In the 60-70s of the last century, Anjuna beach became widely known as a place of international hangouts for hippies and youth. Later he became famous for his “trance” parties." A picturesque and bright place for everyone who is ready for fun and noisy parties until dawn. The length of the beach is ...

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