The Seven Wonders of India that everyone should explore

 

The Seven Wonders of India

India is a diverse country in every way, from topography to legacy, from culture to language. Additionally, if you love to travel, you will adore this nation. There are several regions in the nation, and you can find various items there. In fact, if you're sick of the bitter cold in North India, you can take a brief trip to South or West India to escape the chilly climate. Similarly, if you enjoy mountains, you can visit East or North India, but if you prefer beaches, you can visit South India.

If you want to get the most out of your road excursions in India, you can pick some of the finest sights scattered across the nation. The seven natural marvels of India are another option. What are India's seven wonders? The Times of India published a list of the seven wonders of India in 2007 after identifying 20 potential places. Public voting through SMS was used to accomplish this. You're curious as to what these seven wonders are. Take a look at that.

You can make a memorable trip to any of the Seven Wonders of India on your next trip to the closest destinations.

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Taj Mahal in Agra

The Taj Mahal is a word that is recognised all across the world, not just in India, for the white marble tomb in Agra. It is not just one of the wonders of India, but of the world. Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, constructed it as a memorial to his late wife Mumtaz Mahal. This magnificent work of art is a World Heritage Site in India where you can see Islamic art. Everyone needs to visit this majestic building at least once in their lifetime. Make sure to take lots of pictures when you visit the Taj Mahal.

Best time to travel: November to February
Opening time: 6 am to 7 pm, 8.30 pm to 12.30 am (on full moon night)
Entry fee: INR 480 for Indians and INR 1600 for foreign nationals
Things to do: Photography, Visit Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Akbar the Great, Mehtab bagh, Chini ka Rauza, etc.
Suggested Tours: Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi

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Konark Sun Temple in Odisha

The Sun Temple, which located in Konark, is essentially a collection of numerous ancient temples where you can find a tonne of sculptures and works of art. The Sun Temple, which is now regarded as one of the nation's seven wonders, was constructed in the Kalinga style by King Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga Dynasty. The sunrays that strike the three statues of the Sun God at dawn, noon, and twilight are what make this temple unique. The sundial, which has 12 wheels and is drawn by seven horses, must also be examined. The time of day is depicted in this way.

Best time to travel: November to March
Opening time: 6 am to 8 pm
Entry fee: INR 40 for Indians and INR 600 for foreign nationals
Things to do: Visit Konark Sun Temple Museum, Chandrabhaga Beach, Ramachandi Beach, Archeological Museum, etc.

Gomateshwara in Shravanabelagola

Dedicated to Gog Bahubali, it is a monolithic statue. This attraction is frequently visited by followers of the Jain religion. Gomateshwara is a sizable work of art that can be found in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka. It is one of the biggest and most upright statues in the entire world. Try to go here when the Mahamastakabhisheka event is taking place, which only happens once every 12 years. Saffron, milk, and ghee are being used to polish the figurine.

Best time to travel: October to March
Opening time: 6.30 am to 11.30 pm & 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Entry fee: No fee
Things to do: Visit Bhandari Basadi temple, Akkana Basadi temple, etc

Harmandir Sahib Golden Temple in Amritsar

The Sri Harmandir Sahib, also referred to as "The Golden Temple," was constructed between 1585 and 1604 and serves as the main Sikh temple. One of the holiest Gurudwaras, it is located in Amritsar. The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan, created it.

Around the holy site are a number of structures that house offices, museums, and a small Sikh organisation that runs a kitchen. The Sikhs' holy book, the Adi Granth, is kept inside the temple, along with the Akal Takht, which is thought to be God's bodily manifestation.

Best time to travel: October to March
Opening time: 4 am to 11 pm
Entry fee: No fee
Things to do: Visit Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border

 

Hampi Temple in Hampi

South India's popular tourist destination is this enormous temple town. As was already mentioned, UNESCO has designated these ruins as a World Heritage Site. Some of the buildings come from the mighty Vijayanagara Empire and date back to the early 13th century. This temple town in Karnataka is also known by the names Bhaskara Kshetra, Pampa Kshetra, and Kishkinda Kshetra. It is a vast dispersion of buildings and ruins over a vast area and villages. Explore the village homes nearby and look for more than 100 structures.

Best time to travel: October to March
Opening time: 6 am to 6 pm (Vittala temple)
Entry fee: INR 30 for Indians and INR 500 for foreign nationals
Things to do: Visit the temple ruins

 

Khajuraho Temple in Madhya Pradesh

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a sizable complex of Jain and Hindu Temples that may be found in the Madhya Pradesh district of Chhatarpur. The Chandela Dynasty kings constructed these monuments in the ninth century.

The Nagara architecture and sexual sculptures at this location are well-known. By the 12th century, there were about 85 temples on the site; today, about 20 do. The collection of temples respects both Jain and Hindu traditions.

Best time to travel: November to February
Opening time: 8 am to 6 pm
Entry fee: INR 40 for Indians and INR 600 for foreign nationals
Things to do: Visit Kandariya Mahadev temple, Lakshmana temple, Devi Jagadambi temple, etc

Nalanda in Bihar

Nalanda University, which is 95 kilometres from Patna, the capital of Bihar, was a prominent academic hub under the Gupta Empire and afterwards under Harshavardhana, the monarch of Kannauj.

Many academics from various countries, including China, Korea, Central Asia, and Tibet, participated in it. It was inspired by the highly structured vedic learning methods. Later, in the 12th century AD, it was destroyed by the Muslim army.

Best time to travel: November to February
Opening time: 9 am to 5 pm
Entry fee: INR 15 for Indians and INR 200 for foreign nationals
Things to do: Visit Nalanda Archeological Museum, Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall, Xuan Zang Memorial, etc.