INDIA
India is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world.

India has managed to preserve established traditions whilst absorbing new customs, traditions, Many Indian cultural practices, languages, customs, and monuments are examples of this co-mingling over centuries.
Indian festivals come in a large variety; many are celebrated irrespective of caste and creed. The most popular are Diwali, Holi, two Eids, Christmas, and Vaisakhi. Religious practices are an integral part of everyday life and are a very public affair. Traditional Indian family values are highly respected.

This land home to Savral Monuments, Museums as unique Architectural Artistic Heritage Attracts visitors from all over the world

DELHI derives its historic importance from its position in northern India between the Aravalli Hills to the southwest and the Yamuna River to the east. It has long been an important cultural, political, and intellectual centre
Delhi is rich in culture it has a line of Monuments and Museums, which shows the true story of this city's History and Importance in the World's Map, mainly the Rulers of Delhi those leaved the marks behind them,

Red Fort or Lal Qila in Delhi the bigger marvel of Architecture, The fort Built by Mughal King Shah Jahan incidentally was also the king who built the Taj Mahal of Agra

Humayun Tomb, which was built by emperor Humayun's wife, took eight years to complete and is regarded as an example of the early Mughal architecture.

Jama Masjid, Opp Red Fort based on the plan and design of Ostad Khalil, the then great sculpture, Emperor Shahjahan built Jama Masjid - It is called Masjid-e-Jahanuma. 25000 devotees at a time may sit together for namaz.
Old Fort or Purana Qila. It is located in the pre-historical Indraprastha (as is surveyed and proved in 1955 findings) of the Mahabharata and completed by Sher Shah Suri as the 6th city or Qila or the Fort. Later it was named Shergarh.
Qutub Minar, the 72.5 m high Victory Pillar stands as a victory stand of a Muslim King Kutub-ud-din-Aibak in India. In 1199 Kutub-ud-Din started its construction and Iltutmish, the son-in-law of Kutub, completed it in 1236.
Lotus Temple or Bahai Temple is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith, it is lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility.
Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory) The late Mughal ruler Muhammad Shah (1791-48) enabled the raja of Jaipur, Sawai jai Singh Kachhwala, to build an astronomical observatory in Delhi. it is unusual of Indian Architecture
India Gate Designed by Lutyens, the 42 meter high structure is a war memorial in honor of the soldiers who died during the Second World War.

Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed here. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square in made of black stone. His last ward- 'Hey Ram' is inscribed on it.

National Museum in Delhi today, has in its possession over 2,00,000 works of exquisite art, both of Indian and Foreign origin covering more than 5,000 years of our cultural heritage, It has of Pre-historic Archaeology, Archaeology, Jewellery, Paintings, Decorative arts, Manuscripts, Central Asian Antiquities, Arms and Armour, etc.

National Gallery of Modern Art Delhi the view
of rare Arts and Paintings to see over in this gallery

AGRA, the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist site because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of eternal love; a commemoration of the memory of Shajahan's beloved wife Taj Mahal is indeed Indians rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless beauty is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architecture exuberance.

Agra fort is built alongside the Yamuna River and stretches almost 2.5 km. It consists of a wall built in red sandstone and several buildings inside.

Sikandra or Akbar's Tomb - Akbar the great founds Fatehpur Sikri, this site; It was built between 1569 and 1585 and was intended to be the joint capital with Agra.

JAIPUR is the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, founded the city in 1728. The city was built of pink stucco in imitation of sandstone, Jaipur, with its rich and colorful past, resplendent with tales of valour and bravery is now one of the most important heritage cities in India

Amber Fort, Overlooking the Delhi Jaipur Highway, the image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors.

The Amber Fort was once the Capital of the Minas.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for it's beehive like structure, the Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone,

The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace complex houses several palatial structures. With in the Palace you will see several Mahal having their unique situations with Paintings and Sculptures in Museum the paintings include miniatures in Rajasthani, Mughal and Persian schools. The armoury dating back to the 15th century and many of the ingenious and tricky weapons, which the warrior Rajputs was famous for.

Jantar Mantar The Observatory offers the unique example of Architecture and Technology built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1733.

VARANASI is a famous Hindu holy city It is also referred to as "city of temples and learning" situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi was the capital of the kingdom of Kashi.the name Kashi is mentioned in the Rig-Veda.

Kashi Vishwanath temple, is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the holy city of Varanasi, The temple town that is the oldest living city in the world, with 3500 years of documented history is also called Kashi and hence the temple is popularly called as Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

According to Hindu mythology, a visit to the temple and a bath in the river Ganga is believed to lead one on a path to Moksha (liberation).

KHAJURAHO- city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Hindi word khajur meaning date palm.

The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of a hundred years, from 950 to 1050. There were originally over 80 Hindu temples, of which only 22 stand today. This place with its view with unique religious and cultural heritage where you will see the unmatchable art in structure and carving on stone to reflect the history of Art in India. The temples of Khajuraho are an example of religion laced with erotica. They are fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity due to their salacious depiction of the traditional way of life during medieval times. the Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Gateway of India is situated in Mumbai; Gateway of India designed by George Wikket in 1911.It consists of a central hall with great archways, and side halls, which can accommodate 600 people.

KALRA CAVES built in 3rd-2nd century BC, The Buddhist caves at Karla in Maharashtra state is one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves to be found in India. The magnificent hall that adorns the main cave reflects the high degree of architectural skills of the artisans who carved and embellished the caves on such a difficult terrain.

AJANTA AND ELLORA CAVES located near the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra state of India, the famous Ajanta and Ellora are cave shrines cut out of rock, by hand, and rank amongst some of the most outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architectural heritage.

Ajanta Caves, 29 caves were built as secluded retreats of the Buddhist monks, who taught and performed rituals in the Chaityas and Viharas, the ancient seats of learning, and nerve - centers of the Buddhist cultural movement. Using simple tools like hammer and chisel, the monks carved out the impressive figures adorning the walls of these structures
The story of Buddhism, spanning a period from 200 BC to 650 AD.

Ellora Caves, 34 caves were carved into the sides of a basaltic hill, 30 Kms from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of cave - temple architecture, they house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors. These structures representing the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, were carved during the 350 AD to 700 AD period.

HYDERABAD is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad has a twin city named Secunderabad, This land is known for its rich history, culture and architecture, its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South India,

Charminar (four minarets) "The Arc de triomphe of the East", Charminar was built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the erstwhile Qutub Shahi Sultan of Golconda, in 1591.It was centre of attraction of the magnificent capital city of Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah.

Golconda Fort in Hyderabad is a marvelous piece of military architecture. It was one of the most defensive and impregnable strongholds of its time with massive ramparts, bastions, and gateways. The fort also reflects the architectural skill of its builders,

Salarjung Museum, at Hyderabad - the Salarjung Museum is a royal treat to the connoisseurs with a collection of over 43000 art objects and 50000 books and manuscripts. The collections include Indian Art, Middle Eastern Art, Far Eastern Art, European Art, Children Art along with a Founders gallery and a rare manuscript section. Indian Art includes Stone sculptures, Bronze images, Jade carvings, Painted textiles, Woodcarvings, Miniature Paintings, Modern art,Ivory carvings, Textiles, metal-ware, Manuscripts, Arms & Armour etc. Middle Eastern Art contains the collection of Carpets, Paper (Manuscripts), Glass, Metal-ware, Furniture, Lacquer etc.

MYSORE, the second largest city of Karnataka state of India, The history of Mysore is closely linked to the history of the Kingdom of Mysore. The Kingdom of Mysore was a kingdom of southern India, which was founded about AD 1400 by the Wodeyar dynasty,

Mysore Palace or the Maharajah's Palace located in the heart of the city is the attractive monument in Mysore. One of the largest palaces in the country, also known as Amba Vilas, was the residence of the Wodeyar Maharajah's of the Mysore state. The original palace built of wood.

Seringapatam Fort: It is 16 km from Mysore. Daria Daulat Bagh a well-maintained ornamental garden is located near the fort. The fort also contains the artists' impressions of the 'last battle', drawn by British East India Company. All around the internal walls of the ground floor of the fort are paintings depicting Tipu Sultan campaigns, against the Britishers.
Tipu Sultan or Tiger of Mysore this name is having its separate identity in Indian history as the and Great Soldier,

Jami Masjid (Mosque) Bijapur
Bijapur Place in Karnataka State of India Jami Masjid
is considered one of the finest architectural examples of the Adil Shahi period of Bijapur (1490-1686)
The Gol Gumbaz (Round Dome)
The Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Muhammad
Adil Shah (1627-1656) of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur; it is one of the biggest single chamber structures in the world

Garden Visits of India
India has one of the world's oldest garden-design traditions; the gardens, which survive in reasonable condition, are the 'Mughal Gardens', made by Islamic rulers between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.
· Tomb gardens (Humayun's Tomb and the Taj Mahal)
· Palace gardens (Delhi, Jaipur and Agra)
· Encampment gardens (the Shalimar Bagh gardens at Srinagar in Kashmir)

Gardening in India is having unique heritage with its view
*Akbar's Tomb Garden at Sikandra, Agra
*Charminar Garden, Hyderabad,
*Chasma Shahi, Srinagar, Kashmir - Chasma Shahi Garden situated in valley of beauty
*Daulatabad Garden, Daulatabad
*Eden Gardens, Calcutta - Eden Gardens this garden we can say British creation in India
*Lodi Garden, Delhi - Lodi Gardens are one of the pleasantest green Areas in Delhi
*Pinjore Gardens, Pinjore, Chandigarh, Punjab - Pinjore Gardens is now the main attraction the green city of Chandigarh
*Umaid Bhawan Garden, Jodhpur, Rajasthan