Places

     Attractive Places In India


1. Taj Mahal



 An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra (1631-1648) by order of   the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.       

        

The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD. The existence of several historical and Quaranic inscriptions in Arabic script have facilitated setting the chronology of Taj Mahal. For its construction, masons, stone-cutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers, dome builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from the Central Asia and Iran. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal.



                                                     

                    2. Kashmir










Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent, has always been adored because of its beauty, rich culture, spices, and a lot more. It has been described as 1/2 heaven on Earth 1/2, and it is believed that once you visit Kashmir, you will get emotionally attached to it.


Kashmir valley, often referred to as 'paradise on earth' is a famous tourist destination. Places like Gulmarg (the famous Cable car ride and skiing destination), Martand sun temple (one of only the two Sun temples in India, the other being Konark in Orissa), Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Dal lake, Mughal gardens (nishat and shalimar) are flocked by tourists all round the year. The famous Amarnath cave dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in this region. The world famous Pashmina shawls are woven in Kashmir region. Also, Kashmir is considered one of the three prominent cultivating places of saffron all over the world.

                           3. Pushkar


Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India. It was located to the northwest of Ajmer, it is a favoured destination for thousand of tourists and devotees flocking to Rajasthan. Puskar also is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The 'Nag Pahar', literally meaning Snake Mountain, forms a natural border between Ajmer and Pushkar. Known as "The Rose Garden of Rajathan", the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported all over the world. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city.

                                                                                    

                                   



              


The Uniqueness of Pushkar







1) PUSHKAR FESTIVAL

The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) or Pushkar Mela, as it is locally known as, is an annual five-day camel and livestock fair held in the city between the months of October and November. It is one of the world's largest camel fairs. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. Competition such as the 'matka phod','longest moustache' and'bridal competition' are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourits. In recent years, the fair also included an exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar Vlub and a team of foreign tourists.





 2) PUSHKAR LAKE

According to Hindu scriptures,the sacred Pushkar Lake is described as "Tirtha Raj", the king of all pilgrimage sites. No prigrimage is considered complete without a dip in the holy lake. Semi-circular in shape and about 8-10 metres deep,Pushkar Lake is suuronded by 52 bathing ghats and over 400 temples, and is truly a magnificent sight to behold.