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Humayun’s tomb is the memorial created for the second Mughal Emperor Humayun. The exceptional architecture was only possible due to the by the instruction of his first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum. After the death of Humayun in 1556 AD, Humayun’s first wife Bega Begum, also known as Haji Begum got it designed by a Persian architect and took a lot of interest in funding and designing the Tombs and got it constructed by 1562 AD.It was constructed very elegantly on the banks of River Yamuna, in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, and was the first garden-tomb in India. This ... Read More

Travel itself is a beautiful experience in life. A beautiful travel picture can be with you for the rest of your life, reminding the lovely days spent in nature and exploring new things. You have to always carry your best camera if you are prepared to take a lot of pictures and make your trip a memorable one.Thanks to the smartphones, even if you are not a photographer, you can make wonders with your mobile camera as there are so many features and high definition cameras in the smartphones. It is easy to capture your memorable moments on mobile because ... Read More

Before knowing what you should not carry to the USA, you ought to know the specific government agency that will pull you up if you carry anything that you aren't supposed to take into the United States. It is the US Customs and Border Protection (CPB) that is directly responsible for enforcing the laws that allow or disallow certain things to be brought into that country.Alert CPB GuardsThe officers of the CPB stand guard at all the ports of entry into the United States and keep a close eye on everything that is taken into the country. They will seize ... Read More

Rani-ki-Vav (literally translated as Queen’s step-well) is a UNESCO world heritage site located in Patan which is about 140 kilometers from Ahmadabad City. Rani-ki-Vav is an example of magnificence in architecture with equal importance given to intricate details. Today, Rani-ki-Vav attracts a major footfall of tourists from India and aboard.Rani-ki-Vav holds a great amount of historical and architectural significance which can be understood through these points:Step-well Culture − Due to the scarcity of water and irregular rainfall patterns, there was a need to construct to wells that could help people fetch water in greater depths. Hence, the step-well culture developed ... Read More

Mahabalipuram is located about 55 kilometers from Chennai. The historical coastal site derives its name from Mamallapuram. Narasimhavaram I of the Pallava dynasty is considered to be the architect of this city who contributed to the construction of the Shore Temple and other architectural structures. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is mentioned in several texts like the Periplus of Erythrean Sea and writers like Hieun Tsang described it as an important port in the eastern coast.There are some monuments that hold historical significance and are elaborated in the following points:Five Monoliths (Pancha Rathas)The Pancharathas are free-standing monolithic temples and are one of the ... Read More

Konark Sun Temple is a classic example of Orissan Temple with its grandeur popular in the whole world and marking the efflorescence in the architecture of Orissa. It actually serves a testimonial of unmatched imagination and extreme dedication and efforts of the artists to construct this monument. Sir John Marshall remarked ‘I think there is no monument in Hindustan that is at once so stupendous and proportionate at the same time like the black pagoda of Konark’.Some of the important points about the Konark Sun Temple can be understood under the following heads.ArchitectureThe symbolism and significance of the temple revolve ... Read More

Madurai is a vibrant city in South India which displays a blend of historical legends and modern trends. Each lane of this city has a popular eatery or a temple ranging from the small ones to large compounds. One can explore different places in Madurai owing to its religious, historical and cultural significance.But there are places that cannot be skipped for a worthy visit in this city such asSri Meenakshi Temple − Sri Meenakshi Temple of Madurai is the soul of the city which crowns its glory. Built in the Dravida style (of architecture), the complex of the temple with ... Read More

Mysore is truly a delight for any tourist and offers a series of sites of historical, natural or religious importance for the tourists. It is called the land of Tipu Sultan and one can truly feel History coming alive in Mysore.List of places recommended to a tourist in Mysore are:Mysore Maharaja Palace − Built in the Indo-Saracenic form of architecture, the Mysore Maharaja Palace brings in the combination of beauty at the macro as well as micro level. A visit to the palace gives a royal experience to the tourist at each step and in each corner. The royal durbars ... Read More

Qutub Minar located in the Qutub complex in New Delhi is one of the many historical and magnificent monuments in the capital city of New Delhi. It is located adjacent to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and is considered as its name suggests is the pillar of faith. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and the entry fee to the complex is Rs.10 and Rs.250 for Indians and foreigners respectively.Some significant aspects of the monument are −Highest tower − With a height of 72.5 meters Qutub Minar is the highest stone tower in India. It was constructed as ... Read More

Delhi is till date the city of India that keeps the fervor of being the historical and political capital alive. Called ‘Dil-e-Hindustan’ (the Heart of India), each lane and corner of this city have a cultural spirit with it. Delhi has been etched as the important city for many turning points in the history of India.Considering all these facts about Delhi, there are some key places which one cannot miss out as a tourist in this wonderful city.Qutub Minar − Qutub Minar and the allied monuments in the Qutub Complex are the examples of intricate architecture that has resisted different ... Read More