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Taj Mahal, AgraA Tribute to Beauty is a "symbol of eternal love, regarded as one of the eightwonders of the world it is built entirely of white marble and seems to glow inthe light of the full moon. Like a jewel, the Taj sparkles in moonlight when thesemi-precious stones inlaid into the white marble on the main mausoleum catch

the glow of the moon.

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India Gate, DelhiGateway made of Sand Stone is very dominating and intimidating in its outlook.The interesting thing about the Delhi gate is that it has its century old woodenlocking system. The system is very complex and thus it had remained unused

since the times of British

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Lotus Temple, DelhiLocated in the south of Delhi, it is lotus shaped and has rightly been given thename. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtainingpeace and tranquility.

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Qutub Minar, DelhiFamed as the highest brick minaret of the world, Highest brick tower in the

world This ornate tower is now an eminent member of the World Heritage

Site community

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Humayun's Tomb is a magnificent architecture , the first

garden-tomb to be built in India, ased on the description of

Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired the Taj

Mahal

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Humayun's Tomb, DelhiIt is a magnificent architecture , the first garden-tomb to be built in India,

based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to haveinspired the Taj Mahal


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Red Fort, DelhiDelhi's famous Red Fort is known by that name because of the red stone with

which it is built and it is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world,famous for its delicately carved inlaid and Royal chambers


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Akshardham Temple, DelhiIt is worlds largest Hindu temple The monument is a fusion of severalarchitectural styles of pink stone and pure white marble. Pink stone symbolizesdevotion in eternal bloom and white marble of absolute purity and eternalpeace. It is one of the wonders of the modern world, and the wonders of modern

India.

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Agra Fort, AgraIt is the most important fort in India. The great Mughals emperors lived here,and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasuryand mint. It was visited by foreign ambassadors, travelers and the highestdignitaries who participated in the making of history in India.

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Jantar Mantar, JaipurIt is the largest stone observatory in the World The observatory has fourteenstatistical instruments for measuring time, predicting eclipses and to ascertainother astronomical events


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City Palace, JaipurIt houses number of palaces inside the complex. including an art gallery and arich collection of some rare items. the museum inside has a rich collection ofroyal costumes, folk embroidery, rare and invaluable (Kashmiri) Shawls, silk

saris .


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Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurIt is one of the world's largest private residences. Construction of UmaidBhawan employed more than 5000 men for fifteen years. It is designed in sucha manner that it always maintains the temperature at approximately 23 degreesCelsius.


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Hawa Mahal, JaipurIt is also konoan as Palace of Winds is the most sensational monument in thecity of Jaipur. was originally constructed to offer women of the court an upperhand, so that they can watch the activities taking place in the bazaar and thesurrounding streets it is shaped like a pyramid and is a five-storied building,

with number of small windows and screens, with arched roofs .

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Golden Temple, AmritsarOne of the most famous religious places in India. Located in the city of

Amritsar, its name literally means House of God. , richly ornamented withmarble sculptures, golden gilding, and large quantities of precious stones it is aplace of both stupendous beauty and sublime peacefulness

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Amber fort, JaipurIt is located in Jaipur, all-built in white marble and red sandstone it looksstunning. The intricate carvings on the walls and ceilings simply astonish the

visitors. The minute mirror work adds to the grand appearance and royalty ofthe halls it is renowned for its glorious past, huge silver lions and silver doors.

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Birla Temple, DelhiIt is a famous temple of Hindus in New Delhi. The temple was inaugurated byMahatma Gandhi and took six years to complete. It is a landmark in the historyof modern Indian architecture. The walls of the entire complex exhibit paintingsof the artists from Jaipur. An artificial mountainous landscape, with fountainsand waterfalls, has been created as the backdrop of the temple.


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Gateway of India, MumbaiMumbai's most famous monument, this is the starting point for most tourists

who want to explore the city. The last of the British ships that set sail forEngland left from the Gateway. Behind the arch, there are steps leading down tothe water.

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Jal Mahal, JaipurIt is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The Palace wasdeveloped as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties.

It is a five-story palace, with the first four floors being submerged under water

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Victoria Memorial, KolkattaIt was built to commemorate Queen Victorias 25-year reign over India Itcurrently serves as a museum. it is a majestic white marble buildingsurrounded by a sprawling garden. A black bronze Angel of Victory, holding a

bugle in her hand is placed at the apex of the dome

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Meenaskshi Temple, MaduraiOne of the largest temple complexes in India, the grandeur of the Meenakshitemple has remained undiminished for the past two thousand years. It has 12gateways, ranging in height from 45 to 50 m, the tallest being the southern one.The southern gateway is beautifully proportioned and is nine stories high,crowded with the images of gods, goddesses. in brilliant colors.

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Khajuraho - Land of The Moon GodSituated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism,dance and music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture andimages of the temples

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Lake Palace, UdaipurThis palace is situated on an island, in the middle of Lake Pichola. Constructedin white marble, it is one of the most mesmerizing palaces there are a numberof apartments within the palace itself. Ornamented with painted mirrors, inlaidstones, cusped arched and lotus leaves, the rooms in these apartments bring

back the memories of the bygone royal era.

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Lotus Mahal, HampiIt is designed as a place of relaxation for the queen; it is called the Lotus Mahal

because there is a lotus carved in the centre of the ceiling. However, it seems toalso suit its name as, set in the middle of a well-kept lawn and glowing golden inthe sunshine, it appears like an exquisite flower.

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Panch MahalIt was basically a pleasure palace of emperor Akbar. He primarily used it forrelaxation and entertainment purpose. The structure has been so designed thateach story is pillared and is smaller than the other as you move upwards. While

no less than 84 columns support the ground floor, the uppermost domed floorhas only 4 columns.

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Mysore Palace, MysoreIt is a sight not to be missed when it is illuminated on Sundays and festive occasions..The palace complex includes twelve Hindu temples. The palace houses several roomsof importance. which are Royal wedding hall, public hall where the generalpopulation could meet the king at prescribed times with petitions. And an armory,

which contains a collection of different types of arms used by the members of theroyal family.

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