Top 8 Best Places To Visit In India With Your Parents And Family
# 1 TAJ MAHAL
Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble Mausoleum in India. It placed on the bank of the yamuna river. It created in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahanto house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, It’s also houses the tombe of Shah Jahan. Taj Mahal also declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India”. It was declared as the winner of New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.
The architect of the Taj mahal is Ustad Ahmmad Lahauri. It’s cost was estimated Rs-32 Millions in 1653, which in 2021 approximately 70 billions rupees. It’s took more than 17 years and 2000 workers to make this historical Mughal Emprior with many elements of Islamic desing arches, minarets and an onion shaped dome.
The best time to visit in Taj Mahal is early Morning or early in the Evening. Its should be great if you can see the Taj Mahal’s reflaction from the Bank of Yamuna River.
Address: 64 Taj Road, Agra-282001.
Location |
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Area |
17 Hectares |
Built For |
Mumtaz Ali |
Visitors Per Year |
4.4 Millions |
Date of Created |
1632 |
Architect |
Ustad Ahmad Lahauri |
Entry Fee |
80 and Foreign 1200 |
Build Cost |
Rs-32 Millions |
Present Value |
70 billions rupees |
Best Time To Visit |
March to June |
How To Reach Tajmahal |
By Airport- You Can Hire a Taxi From The Agra Airport to Reach the Monument.. It Takes Approx 35 Minuites.. |
Open Time |
6.0am to 6.30pm |
Closed Day |
Friday |
Nearest Station |
Agra Fort Railway Station |
Nearest Airpots |
Agra Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
The Oberoi Amarvilas(1.1 Km), |
# 2 THE HOLY CITY OF VARANASI
The holy city of Varanasi is a sacred Hindu city on the bank of the Ganges River, because it us belived to have been the city of lord SHIVA. It’s placed in Uttar Pradesh, India. Many of the people belived that the river Ganges pay its respect to Lord SHIVA by the direction of flowing. Millions of people visit Varanasi in every year to Purify Themself by Bathingin Ganges river at Sunrise. There are a lot of lord Shiva mandir in Varanasi.
Some Hindu believed the if they died in Varanasi they were able to attain Moksha Soonerafter the death. In search of the Moksha Sooner some people go there when they are close to death, also some people have their Ashes Scattered there by relatives.
Varanasi boat more than 100 ghats, the largest being Dasashvamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat. There also have to seeing Banaras Hindu University established in 1917. It’s have a lagre library with more than a million books , and Bharat Kala Bhavan museum.
Location |
Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh, India. |
Official Language |
Hindi |
Additional Language |
Urdu |
Regional Language |
Bhojpuri |
Visitors Per Year |
59 lakh tourists |
Population rank |
31st |
Literacy |
80.31% |
Best Time To Visit |
November to February |
Famous For |
The Bathing Ghats Along The Bank of River Ganga |
Nearest Railway Station |
Varanasi Junction Railway Station. |
Nearest Airpot |
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport |
Hotels |
Radisson Hotel Varanasi(4.2) Taj Ganges Varanasi(4.5). |
Best attraction |
There was more than 100 Ganga ghat, A lot of Lord Shiv temple (Kashi Vishawanath Temple), Banaras Hindu University. |
# 3 Harmandir Sahib: The Golden Temple of Amritsar
Harmandir Sahib founded in 1577 by Ram Das, Amritsar is an Important hub of Sikh history and culture. This is the main attraction, opened in 1640 as the Golden Temple for its beautiful gold decoration. This temple made in a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles.
It’s lower marble section swon the animal motifs, while the large golden dome present the lotus flower and purity to Sikhs. Also visitors are equally impressed with this temple spiritual atmosphere of continuously enhanced Sikh Holy books by the prayers of the temple.
Address: Golden temple Road, Amritsar, Punjab 143006.
Location |
Amritsar, Punjab, India. |
Visitors Per Year |
Est: 30 millions |
Date of Created |
1604 |
Founded by |
Fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das. |
Entry Fee |
Free |
Uses Gold cost |
65 Lakhs(1830) |
Present Gold cost |
140 Corer |
Best Time To Visit |
November to March |
Open Time |
24/7 |
Nearest Station |
Amritsar Railway Station |
Nearest Airpots |
Amritsar International Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
Hyatt regency Amritsar(8/10) Fairfield by Marriott Amritsar(8.3/10) |
# 4 THE GOLDEN CITY: JAISALMER
Jaisalmer is a city of India in Rajasthan, also known as “THE GOLDEN CITY”. It’s was the Bhati Rajput Kingdom in mid-12 centuries. In this city yellow sandstone used in most of buildings, which is the reason behind “The Golden City” named. Jaisalmer, The Golden city cane from the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. This city have splendid old mansion, magnificent gateways, and most popular Jaisalmer Fort – which also known as The Golden Fort. This Fort daunting 12th centuries structure that rises high above the town.
To visit it’s have palaces, temples, and fine old mansion, and most popular The Golden Fort surrounding the hole city with its massive big gates in courtyard. Where you can find the Maharaja’ Palace. Also there was a huge number of Jain Temples from the 12th to 16th centuries. Each temples decorated whit fine marbel of Italy, sand stone images, and brightly painted ceilings.
Don’t miss to visit the well-preserved 1000 years-old library also know as Gyan Bhandar, with its many 16th-centuries antiquities and manuscripts.
Location |
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. |
Kingdom |
1156-1818 |
Princely State |
1818-1947 |
Area |
41600km2 |
Population |
76,255 |
Visitors Per Year |
unknown |
Established in |
1156 |
Best time to Visit |
October to March |
Nearest Station |
Jaisalmer railway station |
Nearest Airpots |
Jodhpur Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa WelcomHeritage Mohangarh Fort |
# 5 MUMBAI: THE GATEWAY OF INDIA
The Gateway of India standing an impressive 26 meters tall historical place beside of the Arabian Sea in Mumbai. It’s constructed in 1924. The Gateway of India located in Mumbai harbour bordered by the Arabian see in the district Colaba.
In 1911 the King George V and his wife Queen Mary arrived in Mumbai Harbour, this is the reason behind build The Gateway of India. It was opened in 1924 with a pomp and ceremony, in this time this is the tallest structure in the city.
The Gateway of India design is constituted of a large arch, with a height of 26m, built in yellow basalt and indissoluble concrete designed in the Indo-Saracenic style.
Location |
Mumbai , India |
Construction started |
31st March, 1913 |
Inaugurated |
4th December 1924 |
Build cost |
21 lakhs |
Architect |
George Wittet |
Architectural Style |
Indo-Saracenic |
Built for |
King George V and his wife Queen Mary |
Entry Fee |
Free |
Best Time To Visit |
October to March |
Open Time |
24 hours |
Closed day |
Monday |
Nearest Station |
Churchgate |
Nearest Airpots |
Mumbai Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
Hotel sun City, Hotel Sea Grand, Colaba. |
# 6 MECCA MASJID, HYDERABAD
Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid also known as Makkah Masjid, is one of the world’s largest mosques and one of the oldest in India. During the year 1614 Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah’sstarted built this historical mosques, it’s took 80 years to complete. The ruler of Hyderabad personally laid its foundation stone. The mosque was built by 8,000 workers.
The Makkah Masjid is one of the best architectural works of the Qutb Shahis. It is made of dressed stone. The Masjid’s prayer hall measures 225 feet(69m) by 180 feet(55m), and 75 feet(23m)tall ceiling.
The front of the prayer hall has five open arches and is surrounded by two minarets. Each minaret is topped by a dome, and attached to an arched porch on either side of the prayer hall.
Location |
Hyderabad, Telangana, India. |
Construction Started |
1614 |
Construction Complete |
1693 |
Build cost |
Unknown |
Architect |
Qutb Shahis |
Architectural Style |
Indo-Islamic Architecture |
Built for |
Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah |
Entry Fee |
Free |
Open Time |
4.00 am to 9.30 pm |
Nearest Station |
Dabirpura Railway Station |
Nearest Airport |
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
Spoton 48871 ay hotel |
# 7 AMER FORT, JAIPUR
Amer Fort also known as Amber Fort is located in a town Amer with an area of 4 Square kilometres. The Amer Fort sitting 11 Kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. King Alan Singh Meena built the Amer city and Amer Fort in 976 AC. It was also ruled by the Kachwah Rajputs.
This place was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013(37th session). Built of red sandstone and marble, the charming majestic place is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. These include Diwan-i-Am, or “Hall Publick Audience”, Diwan-i-Khas or “Private Audience Hall”, Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) and Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially ventilated.
Location |
Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Built Date |
967 AC |
Build by |
King Alan Singh Meena |
Build cost |
Not Known |
Architectural Style |
Mughal Architecture |
Opening Time |
8.00 am to 5.30pm 6.30pm to 9.15pm |
Entry Fee |
Indians- Inr 100/person Foreigners- Inr 550/person |
Nearest Station |
Jaipur Railway Station |
Nearest Airport |
Jaipur Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur Hotel Booking |
# 8 PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK & WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, MADURAI
One of the india’s most popular trousit attractions Periyar National Park and Wildlife Senctuary, surrounded by a lake built in 1895 by the British Engineers, to provide water to the city of Madurai. But in this time Periyar Nation Park is one if the biggest Wildlife Sanctuary. It is an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.
Location |
Iduki and Pathanamithitta, Kerala State, India |
Area |
350km2 |
Built Date |
1950 |
Build by |
The Periyar valley was under the reign of the Pandyas who ruled from Madurai until the 12th Century. |
Famous For |
Asian Elephents |
Total Animals |
There are Around 49 Species of Mammals, 246 Species of Birds, 28 Special of Reptiles, 8 Species of Amphibians, 22 Species of Fishes and 112 Species of Butterflies found in The Periyar Sanctuary. |
Best Time To Visit |
April to July |
Opening Time |
6 AM-7PM |
Entry Fee |
Rs 25 for Adults and Rs 5 for Children |
Nearest Station |
Kottayam (Station Code- KTYM) |
Nearest Airport |
Madurai International Airport |
Nearest Hotels |
Coffee and Pepper, Hotel Mountain Hues or Enroute Thekkady etc… |