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Tourist Attractions
Taj Mahal
- To perpetuate the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz, Shah built
the finest sepulchre ever - a monument of eternal love. After 22
years and the combined effort of over 20,000 workmen and master
craftsmen, the complex was finally completed in 1648 on the banks of
the Yamuna in Agra, the capital of Mughal monarchs.
 Agra
Fort - The high red sandstone ramparts of this great
monument stretch for almost 2.5 km, dominating a bend in the river
Yamuna, northwest of the Taj Mahal. The foundation of this majestic
citadel was laid by the Emperor Akbar, and it developed as a
stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
Fatehpur Sikri - 40 kms from Agra, the city of
Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal empire between
1570 and 1586 during Akbar’s reign. But as abruptly as it had been
built, it was abandoned.
Sikandra - Four kilometer from Agra is the
mausoleum of Akbar. Construction of this beautiful monument was
started by Akbar in his lifetime. This structure has a perfect
blending of Hindu, Christian , Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs. The
blending is much like Deen-e-Ilahi, a new religion started by Akbar.
But Akbar died before his mausoleum could be completed and his son
Jehangir completed it.
Almora - is a picturesque district in the Kumaun
region, north of Uttar Pradesh.
Tapkeshwar Temple - This cave temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva is in Dehradun. Here at a Shivling, water falls drop by
drop from a rock; hence the name Tapkeshwar. It is 5.5 km from the
city bus stand and is situated in the Garhi Cantt. area. A fair is
held every year at this temple on the occasion of Shivaratri.
Bara Imambara - Built in the year 1784 by Nawab Asaf ud Daula
in Lucknow, it provided food to the famine-stricken subjects of the
Nawab. The monument is known for its simplicity of style, sheer
proportion and symmetry.
Chota Imambara - of Lucknow is also known as the
Hussainabad Imambara, it was built by Mohammad Ali Shah as a
mausoleum for himself. It is set inside a beautiful garden with a
raised water reservoir in front of it. It is flanked by two replicas
of the Taj Mahal inside which are the remains of Ali Shah's daughter
and her husband. The main building is a domed structure with many
exquisite turrets and minarets.
Krishna Balarama Temple - This beautiful temple was
established in 1975 by the ISKON and has now become Vrindavan's most
popular temple and has one of the highest standards of Deity worship
and cleanliness. Hare Krishna devotees from around the world can be
seen here throughout they year, bringing a truly international
flavour to this ancient holy city.
Varanasi Ghat - Pilgrims flock the Ghats to have a
ritual bath and perform puja to the rising sun, following centuries
old tradition. The Dasashvamedh Ghat offers a splendid view of the
river front. This is the ghat of the 10 (Das) horses (shiva)
sacrificed (medh)
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