Visit fascinating sites to explore Golden History of India

To walk back to the ancient time and to visit the best-known historical monuments which are immersed in 29 Indian States, a Historical Indian tour would be a fantastic option. If you are interested in sighting the historical relevance of India, you can walk through these places to improve your understanding of Indian history, culture, and religious diversity.

India is a historical melting pot, just waiting to be revealed as you explore through. Within its rich heritage, India has consumed the best of all worlds. Here are some amazing places, known for their glorious historic days:

The Red Fort: The Great Grand Fort

Built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century, this fort epitomizes the golden period of India. It is structured in a crescent shape with red sandstone walls and stretches itself to 2 km. It has two entrances the Lahore gate (facing towards Lahore) and the Delhi gate The Naubat Khana, Chhatta Chowk, Diwan-i-Am (the Hall of Public Audiences) decorate the fort from inside. Nowadays the main activities like flag hosting are done in this magnificent fort.

The Highest Qutub Minar

India's tallest minaret, the beautiful Qutub Minar was accomplished in the 12th century. It attracts visitors fervent to climb to the top view the spectacular vistas of the adjacent area. Height more than 70 meters and elaborated in five-story this tower has inscriptions from the Koran and intricate sculpting starring the history of Qutub. This ornate tower is constructed with a variety of stones (red sandstone, sandstone, and marble). A mosque, at the center of the tower, Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid is also included in the complex design.

Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad - The Largest Mosques

One of the world's largest mosques, Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid laid its foundation in 1614 and was completed by 1658, under the reign of Mohammed Quli-Qutub Shah's. The interior of the mosque is large enough to accommodate 10,000 worshipers. Beautified with 15 arches and pillars posted on black granite. The mosque is named after the bricks brought from Mecca. This complex feature attracts tourist by the main gateway, large pond, the beautiful roof of the main hall, vast plaza and much more. Here inscriptions from the Quran can be seen above the arches and doors.

Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Madurai

South Indian popular tourist attractions, surrounded by a lake founded in 1934. This fine-looking park is an abode of numerous species of mammals, (the lion-tailed macaque, Indian elephant, otters, wild boar, and the famous Bengal tigers).  To enjoy the park's impressive mountain scenery take a guided jungle walk or lake cruise. The most favorite activity includes sighting birds of a variety of species such as storks, darters, types of butterflies, hornbills, racket-tailed drongo, kingfishers and much more. 

Taj Mahal: the Engrossing Beauty 

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, it’s built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal as a memoir. It is the most enthralling site of India. Considered as the epitome of love, it has the unmatched grandeur of its beauty. Constructed with the rich white marble, this magnificent structure took 22 years to complete as was built in 1632. Its historical tale is that Shah Jahan had chopped down the hands of all the labors so as they won’t be able to make its replica again.

Hawa Mahal, Glory in the Pink City

A crowning Mahal this ‘Palace of Winds’  build by built by Sawai Pratap Sing. The primary attraction is its honeycomb structure, with its 953 twisted designed windows of this pyramidal-shaped place palace. This palace was majorly built for the royal ladies so that they could look the outside ceremonies. Your Historical Indian tour would be incomplete without Hawa Mahal.

Explore India as a blend of traditional and modern worlds, encounter spirituality and sacred sites, the wildlife sanctuaries, the sun-bathed beaches and national parks. And if you are wondering that how could you tour it all at once, check this Golden Triangle with Varanasi Itinerary. Seems a perfect plan, right?