Taking a trip to India is an increasingly popular choice for a holiday and it’s no wonder with so many amazing tours to India available. However, for many people it’s their first time in this beautiful country; this blog takes a look at some of the countries most famous sites, to give the first timers out there a taste of what they can expect in this culturally rich destination.

The first of our three sights is the impressive Red Fort, set in the bustling city of Delhi. The site, also know by its more popular Indian name Lal Quila, is one of the biggest draws in the city. The massive fort sits on the bank of the river Yamuna; with its thick red sandstone walls, stout bastions and fantastic turrets it has a real sense of presence. The site is also one of the oldest and largest monuments in the country; its outer wall covers just over 2 kilometres. The citadel was constructed in the 17^th century by Shahjahan and serves as a link to Delhi’s imperial past.

Next we have the magical Hawa Mahal Palace, located in the city of Jaipur. This prominent building is one of the most impressive in the region, mainly due to its unique architecture and bright terracotta red colouring. The Hawa Mahal was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 and draws its design influences from both Rajputana and Mughal architecture. The building is comprised of five main stories, which taper towards the top of the building. Each of the stories features hundreds of tiny windows, cut out to form a lattice work. The building really is a must see if you’re visiting the city and is best viewed as the early morning sun catches the building.

Finally, no list of famous sights in India would be complete without a mention of the Taj Mahal. This beautiful, and iconic, monument is synonymous with love and romance. Standing proudly on the banks of the River Yamuna in Agra, the monument makes for a breathtaking sight. With its pearly white walls, exquisite carvings and murals formed of gemstones; the building itself is a mausoleum that was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1653, in memory of one of his wives, Mumtaz Mahal. Today the site is widely recognised as one of the masterpieces of the world’s heritage.

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