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Places
of Interest
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| Agra
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Historic city; location of
17th-century Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; Akbar's Tomb (Sikandara); Dayal Bagh; Jami
Masjid (mosque); Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.
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| Ajanta |
Complex of about 30 rock-cut cave
temples and monasteries dating back to 200 BC; one of the noblest memorials of
Buddhism in India.
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| Amritsar |
Religious city; site of the most
revered Sikh shrine, the Golden Temple with a gold-foil-covered dome; a
national monument dedicated to people killed in the Amritsar Massacre (1919).
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| Asansol |
Industrial city; center of the
Kulti-Burnpur complex of iron and steel, and textile factories.
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| Bhakra Dam |
One of the biggest of India, 725
feet (221 meters) high. Part of multipurpose hydroelectric project.
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| Buddh Gaya |
One of the holiest of Buddhist sites
where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment; a shrine of Buddha dating back to 300
BC; Magadh University.
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| Bombay (Mumbai) |
The
capital of the new state of Maharashtra, has long been referred to as
“the Gateway of India.” In fact, a large ceremonial gateway was
erected in 1911 to commemorate the first visit ever made to India by a
British king and queen.
Mumbai is
the glamour of Bollywood cinema, cricket on the maidans on weekends,
bhelpuri on the beach at Chowpatty and red double-decker buses. |
| Chandigarh |
Joint capital of Punjab and Haryana
states; modern planned city designed by Swiss architect Le Corbusier; it is
divided into 36 rectangular sections.
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| Darjeeling |
Summer resort in the Himalayas;
noted for its tea plantations; Lloyd Botanical Garden; Institute of
Mountaineering, Mahakal Temple.
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| Ganges River |
Great river of the plains of North
India; held sacred by Hindus; rising from Himalayas, its course is about 1,557
miles (2,506 kilometers) long.
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| Goa |
Natural harbor and tourist resort
with a unique Portuguese colonial heritage; 16th-century Basilica Bom Jesus; Se
Cathedral; shrine of St. Francis Xavier.
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| Khajuraho |
Historical site having a complex of
20 surviving temples of Siva, Vishnu, and Jain patriarchs, dating back to AD
1000.
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| New Delhi |
The national capital city is the initiating point for many tourist
places in India. Attractions include Appu Ghar, Jama Masjid, Lal Kila,
Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Qutab Minar, Parliament House, Chandni Chowk,
Karol Bagh, Connaught Place. During the months of February to April and August
to November the city of Delhi has a pleasant climate. |
| Pondicherry |
Religious place; Ashram (retreat) of
Sir Aurobindo Ghose, noted Indian philosopher and poet; international study
center; Auroville, new universal (international) township.
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| Puri
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Hindu pilgrimage center; site of the
12th-century Jagannath (Krishna) Temple; annual Chariot Festival.
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| Sanchi
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Historic site having best-preserved
group of Buddhist monuments, dating back to 300 BC; Great Stupa (shrine).
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| Srinagar
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Internationally famous tourist place
in the Vale of Kashmir; seven wooden bridges on Jhelum River; Shalimar and
Nishat gardens; Dal Lake; Hazratbal Mosque.
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| Tirupati
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One of the richest temples in India;
believed to be the abode of god Venkateswara; center of Hindu pilgrimage and a
fine example of Dravidian art; Sir Venkateswara University.
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| Varanasi
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Commonly known as Kashi; the most
holy place for Hindus; principal Hindu religious center since prehistoric
times; complex of about 1,500 temples headed by the Kashi Vishwanath Temple;
Banaras Hindu University; handicrafts, perfumes, and silk and muslin textiles.
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