The Golden Triangle Tour is a tour of the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in India. The three cities form the vertices of a nice looking triangle. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are historical cities with rich heritage and has a number of very popular tourist spots. The perimeter of the golden triangle is 643…
Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is an observatory with architectural instruments for astronomical measurements and observations. Jantar comes from the word Yantra, which means an instrument. Mantar means formulae or calculations. So Jantar Mantar effectively means instruments and underlying formulae and calculations. Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jantar Mantar was built…
Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is visited by more than 11,000 tourists on an average day; the number of tourists for the year 2009 has been reported to be more than…
Fatehpur Sikri is a historic city located about 37 km west of Agra, the city famous for Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Fatehpur Sikri complements Agra with its own share of historical monuments, which are in an excellent state of preservation. Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination…
Humayun’s Tomb is a splendid monument. It was built by Humayun’s widow, Hamida Banu Begum during the years, 1565-72. Humayun (1508-56) was the second Mughal emperor who ruled during 1530-56. Humayun’s Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a lot of other historical monuments in its vicinity. There is Sabz Burj right at…
Red Fort is a popular tourist places in Delhi. It is a World Heritage Monument. Red Fort is known as Lal Qila or Lal Qil'ah locally and is an iconic monument in the city of Delhi. Visiting Red Fort is a fascinating experience in experiencing the craftsmanship of the 17th century and reliving an important…