Indian Historical Places

India is always been the most exciting tourist place in the world. People come from knowing about the cultures and traditions in India; some come for research and some for enjoyment. Since India has all in it from hills to islands, from Ocean to large mountains, from beaches to desert, you can find a wide range of places to visit. But the most important thing that makes India different from other countries is its rich heritage of historical places.

Due to the cultural importance many of the historical places are listed as world heritage. These historical places are marvelous piece of architecture. The color, paint and art make it stand out from world’s other historical places. Some of the popular historical places in India are:

Taj Mahal

The symbol of eternal beauty is Taj Mahal. It is one of among Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal is a tomb that contains the body of Mumtaz Mahal who is the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He built Taj Mahal in the memory of her beloved wife.

Khajuraho Temples

These temples are best known for their erotic sculptures. These are the marvelous piece of architecture. They are the mark of celebration of love, life and worship. They also provide an unrestrained glance into prehistoric Hindu faith and Tantric practices. You will not find such unique temples with meticulously detailed carvings anywhere on earth.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Ajanta and Ellora caves are astonishingly carved into hillside. There are 34 caves at Ellora made in between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, and 29 caves at Ajanta dating in between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD.