1. Taj Mahal:Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. Different people have different views of the Taj but it would be enough to say that the Taj has a life of its own that leaps out of marble, provided you understand that it is a monument of love. As an architectural masterpiece, nothing could be added or substracted from it.
Nearby Attractions: Agra Fort (2.5 km away) and Sikandra (tomb of Akbar 3 km away).
When to GO: Mid-January to April and from September to mid-December.
2. Backwaters of Kerala:Backwaters are ahead and behind made up by the ponding of sea to the beach by the movement of the waves. They are usually formed in the form of lagoons, of lakes and estuaries. The Backwaters in Kerala is a network of esquisite channels, lakes, lagoons and deltas of approximately 44 rivers emptying in the Arab sea. The principal mode of transport on these backwaters is by houseboats bus more 900km of this world of water is navigable. Hear the soothing sound of water rippling alongside your houseboat, as you drift on a
Kerala backwater. Feel completely relaxed as you enter a world of serenity and natural beauty in Kerala. See the green countryside, swaying palm trees, emerald rice fields and children waving from the banks of the
backwaters of Kerala, India, as you sail on traditional Ketuvalloms or houseboats, on a Kerala backwater.
Be transported to a paradise where land, sea and sky, come together in a union of elements. As you float on a Kerala backwater, the beauty of the serene waterways and quaint inlets and creeks along the coast of Kerala will enchant you.
Nearby Attractions: Munnar Hills, Museums of Trivandrum, and Kovalam Beach.
When to Go: March to May and September to October.
3. Wildlife Safari in Bengal:Whether you are in a desert or on the high steep slopes or within the dense forests, the best way to explore off beaten tracks of the natural world is through a safari.
India is blessed with some of the most varied and adventurous wild sites. There can be no better way of experiencing life in the desert than through a journey into its hinterland on camel back. Similar experience visitors can enjoy among the grasslands, on the back of an Elephant. Experience the tiger, rhinos, and other rich wildlife in Ranthambore and Sunderbans National Parks.
Nearby Attractions: Lake Padam Talao, Raj Bagh Ruins, and Ranthambore Fort.
When to Go: Between December and February.
4. Palaces of Rajasthan:Rajasthan is a land of forts and palaces. Built on high hilltops, in the middle of enormous deserts, and on islands in lakes, the forts and palaces of
Rajasthan India, showcase the architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Many of these Rajasthan forts and palaces look rugged and rough from their exteriors; the interiors take you to an altogether different world. Surprises are the second name of these architectural marvels, which are the Rajasthan forts and palaces spread throughout Rajasthan India.
Nearby Attractions: Amber Fort
Jaipur, Chittorgarh Fort, Junagadh Fort Bikaner, Kumbhalgarh Fort
Udaipur, Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, Sonar Fort Jaisalmer, Aravali forest, Amber fort, and Thar desert
When to Go: Between October and December.
Rameshwaram is the only one of the four Dhams where the resident Deity is Lord Shiva. Varanasi of the South, Rameshwaram is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage centres in India, second only to Varanasi itself. Rameswaram is hallowed by the epic Ramayana. A devout Hindu who visits Varanasi is expected to visit Rameswaram also for the culmination of his quest for salvation. Rama sanctified this place by worshipping Lord Siva after the war against Ravana. Therefore, it is held sacred by Saivites and Vaishnavites as well. It is one of the major marine food centres in the south, much of its fish and prawn catch being exported. The town's most famous monument is the Ramanathaswamy Temple which is a gem of late Dravidian architecture.
