Taj Mahal 1
The Taj Mahal never lose their appeal. It is not only the most famous monument of India, is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From the year 1630 AD, magically pulls the banks of the river Yamuna. The Taj Mahal is actually a grave containing the body of Mumtaz Mahal - the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It was built as an ode to his love for her. It is made of marble and took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete. A visit to India is incomplete without seeing it for most people.
- Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Delhi. This is part of the Golden Triangle tourist circuit of India.
- The scoring in 2013-14 revenue: Rs 21.84 million rupees ($ 3.64 million).
2 Agra Fort
Agra Fort, though certainly overshadowed by the Taj Mahal, is one of the most beautiful castles in Mughal India. It was originally a brick fort was held by a clan of Rajputs. But later he was captured by the Mughals and to move by Emperor Akbar, who gives his capital in 1558 There are many buildings to see inside the fort, including mosques, halls of public and private audience, palaces, towers decided rebuilt and terraces. Another attraction is the sound of the night and the light show the history of the fortress.
- Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- The revenue generated in 2013-14: 10,220,000 rupees ($ 1.7 million).
3 Qutb Minar
One of the main attractions of New Delhi, Qutub Minar is the tallest minaret in the world of bricks and is an amazing example of the earlier Indo-Islamic architecture. It was built in 1206, but the reason remains a mystery. Some believe it was done to signify the victory and the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while others say it is used to call the faithful to prayer. The tower has five distinct stories, and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Holy Quran. There are also a number of other historic buildings on the site.
- Location: Mehrauli, South Delhi.
- The revenue generated in 2013-14: 10.16 billion rupees (1.69 billion euros).
Humayun Tomb 4
If you think Humayun's Tomb looks a bit like the Taj Mahal is, because he was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. The grave was built in 1570 and houses the body of the second Mughal emperor Humayun. It was the first of this type of Mughal architecture in India and the Mughal rulers to be built was a long period of construction of the country. The grave is part of a larger complex, which is located in a beautiful garden.
- Location: Nizamuddin East, Delhi.
- The revenue in 2013-14 7120000000 (1.19 billion) generated.
5 Red Fort
The most famous monument of Delhi, the Red Fort stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls that extend for more than two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to stop the invaders. But they have failed to stop the fortress, captured by the Sikhs and the British. The location of Fort Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk opposite is also fascinating. A sound and light show is here in the evening.
- Location: Old Delhi.
- The scoring in 2013-14 revenue: Rs 6,150,000 rupees ($ 1.02 million).
6 Fatehpur Sikri
A city that was once the proud capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri now stands deserted as a well preserved ghost town. It was abandoned after 15 years to its occupants due to insufficient water supply. The most convenient way to visit Fatehpur Sikri is a day Agra tour.
Ajanta Ellora Caves and 7
Amazingly in Rock Hill sculptures in the middle of nowhere are the Ajanta and Ellora. Are there 34 caves at Ellora dating from between the 11th and the sixth century AD, and 29 caves of Ajanta date from the second century BC and the 6th century AD. The caves of Ajanta are Buddhist, while the caves of Ellora are a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain.
- Location: In the near Aurangabad in North Maharashtra, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Mumbai.
- (0.51 million), Rs 3.06 million sales in 2013-14.
8 Mahabalipuram
A trip to the popular Mar Chennai, Mahabalipuram is also home to the Five Rathas (__gVirt_NP_NNS_NNPS <__ temple carved in the form of chariots) and Penance of Arjuna (a huge sculpture on the side of a rock scenes from the Mahabharata). The Mamallapuram Dance Festival is held in late December to late January at the penance of Arjuna. Another attraction is located on the shore windswept Shore Temple.
- Location: about 50 km (31 miles) south of Chennai, on the east coast of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is 95 km (59 miles) north of Pondicherry.
- The turnover in 2013-14, 2720000000 Rupees (0.45 billion euros).
9 Hampi
Hampi is a quiet town, which was the last capital of Vijayanagar, one of the largest in the history of Indian Hindu kingdoms. It has some very impres ruins, curiously mixed with large rocks that support the entire landscape. The ruins date from the 14th century, embracing each other over a little more than 25 kilometers (10 miles) and more than 500 monuments. The most striking monument is the Vittala Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Location: center of Karnataka, about 350 km (217 miles) from Bangalore.
- The revenue in 2013-14 1570000000 Rupees (0.26 billion euros) generated.
Golconda Fort 10
The origins of Golconda Fort dates back to the 13th century when it was founded in a mud away from the Kakatiya Kings Waranga. But its height during the reign of Qutb Shahi dynasty, 1518-1687, what is interesting about the strength is its special architectural and acoustic design. If you stand at a certain point below the dome Fateh Darwaza (Victory Gate), and suddenly, you can be much more than a mile from Bala Hissar Gate, the main entrance is part of the fortress. Apparently it was used to warn the occupants of real attack.
- Location: Near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
- The revenue in 2013-14 0920000000 Rupees (0.15 billion euros) generated.
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