Best 10 Cultural Destinations in India.

Why do you travel to check a place off your bucket list, take a break from routine, meet new people, or try new food? For all these reasons, sometimes it is the cultural heritage of a place that draws us to India with its colorful diversity, such are its attractions. So here is our choice of the top 10 cultural sites in India.

 

10.Ahmedabad

To get a true taste of the city, visit one of the Heritage Night Walk in Ahmedabad, where you will see various Havelis and monuments, and taste the local cuisine at Manek Chowk. Get a glimpse of the remarkable textiles of India at the Calico Museum. About 100 kilometers from the city, on the banks of the Pushpavati River, Modhera houses the Sun Temple, dating back to 1026 AD, and boasts of some amazing architecture. Or visit the ancient step wells to get to Patan (108 km away). Don't forget to pick up a traditional Patola saree from here.

 

9.   Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli & Madurai

The temples reflect the heritage of a city, and Tamil Nadu is one of the top 10 cultural sites in India. Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Maratha Palace in Thanjavur. Invest in Tanjore painting, which has rapidly become a form of art of dying. In Tiruchirapalli visit the 17th-century Rock Fort, which rises majestically on the city's horizon and has two rock-cut temples. Finally, in Madurai, stand like the rising gopuram (entrance gate) of the Meenakshi Ambedkar temple complex.

 

8.   Bhubaneshwar & Puri

Another place famous for its impressive temples in Orissa is More than 700 of them in Bhubaneswar itself! The 11th-century Lingaraja temple complex, the 10th-century Mukteshwar temple, its unique Rajarani temple with its engraved, carved arches, and no deities are just a few of these. Then there is the seaside temple of Jagannath in Puri, where the Rath Yatra is worth seeing. The most elaborate carving of all the temples in Orissa is the Sun Temple at Konark (35 km from Puri). Shaped like a giant chariot, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is largely in ruins, but all that remains is a wonderful reminder of the architectural brilliance of our ancestors.

 

7.   Bhopal

The old city of Bhopal, with its many bars and beautiful mosques, dates back to the days of the Mughals. He left his legacy as Taj-ul-Masjid, Asia's largest mosque, a beautiful sight with its pink façade and marble domed minarets. The second major mosque is the Moti Masjid, similar in architecture to the Jama Masjid of Delhi. Drive about 40 kilometers from the city and travel to Bhimbetka - an archaeological site with ancient rock shelters and paintings.

 

6.   Fort Kochi

With its natural beauty, God's Own Country of Kerala is available from its backwaters to its pristine beaches. However, my favorite Kerala fort is the small gem in Kochi. Take a ferry from Ernakulam (only three bucks, one way!) And this sleepy, Portuguese-influenced city. Walk along the shore lined with Chinese fishing nets; If you ask well, the fishermen will board you and help catch them. Visit the curious Jewish city where a synagogue stands tall, a market selling everything from antiques to spices, in the evening at Greenix Village for Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances.

 

5.   Mysore

The city of palaces has two impressive ones - the huge Mysore Palace, which houses an interesting museum and presents an enchanting portrait with thousands of lights at night. The Jaganmohan Palace is the second one, which has now converted into an art gallery. The city has five other palaces, as well as several lakes, gardens, and temples. A day trip to Srirangapatna (55 km away) is a worthwhile expedition to see the Ranganathaswamy Temple and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace.

 

4.   Kolkata

If there is an Indian city that can be called a Grand Dame, it is Kolkata. Visit the Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Greco-Romanesque Building to get a glimpse into Kolkata's past. The erstwhile French colony of Chandan Nagar (30 km away) has many beautiful buildings, monuments, and riverbank strands. Nobel Laureate Tagore's Santiniketan is 180 kilometers away, and it is an interesting day for the history buffs.

 

3.   Jaipur.

The Pink City of Jaipur is full of stunning palaces, Havelis, and monuments. The largest Amer (Amber) fort, 11 kilometers outside the city, is the most important attraction with a highly decorated entrance, intricate latticework, and an impressive sheesh palace. Visit the city by visiting Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and various markets. The city is famous for its block printing industry and colorful fastening work, not for the warm Jaipur quilt.

2.   Udaipur

The romantic Lake City of Udaipur is riding a boat on Pichola Lake. The City Palace complex with the Jag Mandir in the center of the lake adds to the beauty of this experience. Check out Bagore Ki Haveli, a huge palace with more than 100 rooms, many courtyards, and magnificent frescoes on the banks of the Gangaur Ghat. Folk dances are performed here every evening. From Udaipur, take a day trip to Mount Abu's hill station, where you can see the intricate marble carvings of the Dilwara Temple.

 

1.   Varanasi

The ancient city of Varanasi is a major tableau of many temples, river ghats, colorful markets, and saffron-colored sadhus. Take a boat ride on the Ganges, explore the small streets in the old city, and try local cuisine in many parts. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti, a truly uplifting experience - with peeling bells, mantras, fire, and incense. The 5-day classical music and dance festival of the Ganges Festival is a good time to visit Varanasi, as is Deepawali, when the ghats line up with thousands of diyas.