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1. Taj Mahal

Entry Fee- Basic Entry Fee: ₹50
Foreign Tourists or NRI: ₹1100
Citizens of SAARC & BIMSTEC Countries: ₹540
Special for- The immensely alluring white marble Mausoleum
This fascinating monument was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife who passed away after giving birth to their 14th child in the year 1631. Her death affected the Emperor so much that built this enormously elegant and beautiful Mausoleum to dedicate his everlasting love to his late wife Mumtaz. Taj Mahal stands atop a marble platform situated at the north end of the ornamental gardens while facing its back to the Yamuna River. The captivating minarets with a height of 40m grace the world from each corner of the marble platform.

2. Amber Fort

Entry Fee- Indian or Foreigner: ₹100/₹500
Night Trip: ₹100
Guide Fee: ₹200
Audio Guide Fee: ₹200-₹250
Hours for visiting- 8am – 6pm
Night Entry: 7 – 9pm
Special for- The Light and Sound Show held below the complex near Maota Lake.
This magnanimous monument was built from pale yellow along with pink sandstone, and white marble. This fort has an extensively designed palace complex and is divided into four head sections with its attached courtyard. You can travel by road which would take 10 minutes or book a 4WD to the fort and back for ₹450. As you enter the inner complex, the Maharaja’s Apartments would be situated around the third courtyard where you enter through the magnificent Ganesh Pol decorated with flawless frescoed arches. Next on the way, Jai Mandir is a notable monument known for its inner panels and the gorgeous multi-mirrored ceiling. It is advisable to take a guide if you are totally new to the city to explore and learn many interesting practices and a glorious history of this Fort.

3. Golden temple

Hours for visiting- 24 Hours
Entry Fee- Free for all
Special for- The beautiful texture of the Golden Temple after sunset.
Golden Temple is a breathtaking creation which makes even your 100th visit feel totally new. The aura of this place is rich with flawless engineering, giving it a floating appearance in the water at the end of a long causeway. The Golden Temple is a holy shrine and is open for every individual irrespective of gender, nationality, sex, color, cast etc. It is built with an amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic architecture with the lower level made of marble and adorned with beautiful flowers and animal motifs.

4. Red Fort

Hours for visiting- Morning to dusk (Tuesday to Sunday)
Entry Fee- Indian/Foreigner: ₹50/₹600
Card Payment: ₹35/₹550
Video: ₹25
Audio Guide (Hindi/English/Korean): ₹69/₹118
Special for- The audio guided tour
This magnificent Fort was founded by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, this master piece took a full 10 years to complete and is surrounded with 18m high wall to fortify the property. There is a rumor about decapitated corpses of prisoners being built inside the constructions of its base for ushering luck. Shah Jahan didn’t make this Fort his base and residence because of his doppelganger son Aurangzeb who imprisoned him in the Agra Fort. The royal marvel has red stone walls and the most interesting thing is its texture that still persists till date. The audio guided tour is the best for tourists visiting for the first time, this tour is acclaimed by the company Narrowcasters and gives the best experience as it tends to bring the fort to life.

5. Kedarnath

Hours for visiting (Kedarnath Temple) -Opened each year between the months of April and May post a 6 months closure.
Opening Hour- 7am
Closing Hour- 6.30pm
Entry Fee- No Charges
Special for- Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath is a phenomenal location for the Char Dham Temples which are situated at the base of 6970m peaks and 22km. There is a puja that is offered inside the temple around the stone humpand is a very intense one. It is one of the holiest and most auspicious destinations in India where pilgrims pay a visit to just seek blessings and moksha which may cure their desires and help them attain peace and sanctity.

6. Cherrapunji

Best Time for visiting- Between October and February
Special For- Living root bridges
Cherrapunji is situated in Meghalaya and is a heavenly abode of clouds which float down and around you to kiss your cheeks and leave a wet cold dew. This is the best destination for hiking and the famous route for trekking leads to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat Village. This place also hosts exciting activities including rock climbing, camping, and river canoeing from Nongthymmai to Mynteng steel rope bridge. Some of the finest places to reside in Cherrapunji are a long list indeed, this place offers the best hotels, resorts, guest houses with all the basic amenities along with complimentary breakfast. Pork Rice is not only the famous delicacy in Cherrapunji but is well known in the whole North East.This famous eatery is a Khasi dish and also not to miss out the famous Sohra Pulao. The souvenirs and shopping centers are small and cozily conjoined to each other but sell the finest and latest brands. Don’t forget to buy a jacket or shawl before you depart.

7. Gulmarg

Best time to visit- January and February
Special for- The highest Golf Course in the world and a fascinating Ski Resort
Gulmarg is the example of almighty shining his gifts on us in an immensely creative way. Sitting in the vicinity of the Himalayas, Gulmarg is located in the Pin Panjal range the name was derived from the term Gouri Marg which deciphers to Devi Gauri or the local deity.This destination has such a rich history and some dark days as well, this place is rich in history and had seen a lot of phases and still shines on us like an abode where there is no judgment. There are so many exciting locations and things to indulge in here, starting from adventure sports, skiing, trekking and many more to make your stay a bit more spicy and adventurous.
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