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Other destinations in India


Other destinations in India

India has many outstanding landmarks and areas of outstanding beauty. Below is a list of nine of the most notable:
  • Bodh Gaya ? the place where the Buddha Sakyamuni attained enlightenment.
  • Ellora/Ajanta ? spectacular rock-cut cave monasteries and temples, holy place for the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus.
  • Goa ? an east-west mix, beaches and syncretic culture.
  • Golden Temple ? Sikh holy site located in Amritsar
  • Hampi ? the awesome ruins of the empire of Vijayanagara
  • Khajuraho ? famed for its erotic sculptures
  • Konark ? Sun Temple, unique example of Kalingan Architecture, an UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Lake Palace ? the Lake Palace of Octopussy fame, located in Udaipur
  • Meenakshi Temple ? a spectacular Hindu temple in Madurai
  • Taj Mahal ? the incomparable marble tomb in Agra
  • See also: Indian National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and Sacred sites of the Indian sub-continent.

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