January 18th, 2012 
Tushar Mathur The nation of India is a top tourism destination for countless reasons. The comfortable climate, incredible scenic beauty, vibrant cities and thrilling attractions all combine to make one truly wonderful holiday destination. For those interested in history, there are also plenty of architectural, historical and cultural landmarks worth a visit in India. In order to gain the most from your visit, learn as much as possible and feel safe throughout your journey, consider a tour that stops in one or all of these incredible historical destinations.
1. Taj Mahal: Without a doubt, this stunning structure is one of the most famous and most iconic landmarks in all of India. Built in the 17th century by the Shah Jahan in honour of his deceased wife, this is perhaps the most famous tomb on Earth. Built from marble, the Taj Mahal is a brilliant structure worth a tour of both the exterior and the interior. Tickets are limited each day and often sell out by mid-morning, but tour guides will generally purchase them in advance for their tours.
2. Golden Temple: Located in the city of Amritsar, the Golden Temple is a truly magnificent and massive structure. It is a religious Sikh building, and many of the tourists who visit the temple each day are actually religious pilgrims to visit the holy site. The temple is made up of several large buildings, as well as the Amrit Sarovar, a body of water for pilgrims to wash in front of the site. Come to the Golden Temple both during the day to experience the hustle and bustle of the site as well as at night to see it lit up in all of its glory.
3. Hampi: These ruins are found at the site of what once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. Although the empire reached its peak in the 14th century, today nothing remains but the giant expanse of Hampi ruins, occupying over 26 kilometers of land. The landscape is made of barren rock, making the majestic temples, shrines and monuments look as if they rise directly from the earth. With the buildings taking up such a large amount of space, it is recommended that you try a tour to take in any many of the sites as possible.
4. Ajanta and Ellora Caves: These famous caves are actually rock shrines built underground between the 3rd and 7th centuries AD. The walls of these caves, which number over 60, depict the detailed history of religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. With such a unique and rich history, it should come as no surprise that these caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour scan be arranged in advance or from the nearby city of Aurangabad, where many international travellers rest overnight before continuing their journeys elsewhere in India.
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