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Top 10 Indian Tourist Places

Traveling to India is always precious because there are numerous destinations where voyagers can visit on their holidays. Top 10 must visit destinations of India are mentioned in this short note so that visitors can easily plan their trip to India especially for foreign travelers.  1. New Delhi : The capital of India is having countless attractions like Red Fort, India Gate, Lotus Temple, etc. Delhi is best place to reach because it holds one of the biggest airports of India. Reaching Delhi allow voyagers to reach other tourist destinations as well because train, air and buses for various cities of India are available from Delhi.  Akshardham Temple, Delhi 2. Agra : Another big tourist spot that is attracting travelers from around the world. Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of world and people are reaching  Agra  regularly for their vacations. Red fort is another best monument to visit in  Agra  City.  Taj Mahal 3...

Agra - City of Taj Mahal

Agra, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, is renowned worldwide for its tourist attractions. This city, often referred to as the "City of Taj," is located approximately 200 kilometers south of India's capital, New Delhi, and 363 kilometers west of the state capital, Lucknow. Agra is one of the most densely populated cities in Uttar Pradesh, although it ranks 19th in terms of population among India's states. Agra has a rich historical background, with its roots going back to the epic Mahabharata period when it was known as Agrevaṇa. In 1475, King Badal Singh established a forested border area, and the site of the present-day Red Fort of Agra was once home to a fort called "Badalgarh." Many ancient poets have described Agra in their poems, providing ample details about this famous Indian tourist destination. In 1506, Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the ruler of Delhi, made a historic decision by reloca...