Some Famous Tourist Destinations in India

India is a country full of diversity. There are people of different religions and cultures living in this country. There are also various languages spoken here. In spite of this diversity, we are all Indians and this unites us all. In terms of natural beauty, there is also much diversity. From mountains to jungles, from deserts to sea beaches, India has it all. There are many famous tourist destinations in India which are visited by a large number of tourists every year. Some of them are briefly described below:

Agra

On the banks of the Yamuna River, the city of Agra is situated. It is famous for Taj Mahal, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his loved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is a splendid work of architecture set among beautifully landscaped gardens. Taz Mahal is one of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra, the other two being Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Agra is visited by a large number of tourists every year. There are various hotels of different sizes in Agra. There are different facilities in the hotels for the comfort of the customers. Some also have conference rooms for holding meetings, conferences, etc. and in some hotels, there are also restaurant facilities.

Jaipur

The capital of the state of Rajasthan is Jaipur which is also known as the ‘Pink City’. There are many famous forts & monuments. A large number of tourists visit Jaipur every year. There are various famous tourist spots which include Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sanghiji Jain Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Birla Mandir and other places. Two well-known tourist spots, Jantar Mantar observatory and Amer Fort are among UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are some of the world famous hotels in Jaipur with luxurious rooms and other facilities including vegetarian and non – vegetarian restaurants.

Goa

The pristine white sand beaches are the famous attraction of Goa. They attract millions of tourists every year. Other tourist attractions include Goa’s nightlife, places of worship and world heritage architecture. The Bom Jesus Basilica and the churches and convents of Old Goa are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Water sports are very popular in Goa. There are a number of hotels in Goa for a comfortable stay. Those planning to visit Goa can do online hotel booking.