Recently, many tourists preferrest in India, rather than spending time among the already rather boring Turkish and Egyptian landscapes. Everything mysterious and little-known attracts in the first place, so it's no wonder that
Historically, the most well-known andImportant architectural monuments of India have been concentrated in three cities - Agra, Jaipur and Delhi. Therefore, it is with them and should begin their acquaintance with the fertile land, home of fragrant tea and the best love films in the world. The journey through the "Golden Triangle" begins with the capital - Delhi.
The main attraction of the "old" cityis considered the Red Fort. Its name is due to the walls, laid out of sandstone red. The fortress, built during the reign of the Mongol dynasty, looks like an octagon and is surrounded by a moat from the outside. The main symbol of the imperial residence is the throne, made of pure gold and generously inlaid with precious stones.
In the halls of the fort there are museums of paintings,musical instruments of the 17th century and exhibited a variety of archeology subjects. Here, in the courtyard, is a large covered market, where you can buy souvenirs, spices and national ornaments. Also worthy of attention in Delhi is the Botanical Garden, the temple of Akshardham, the temple of the Lotus and the Garden of the Five Feelings. Sightseeing is well alternated with shopping, especially since
The next city in the list of "Goldentriangle "is Agra, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Here they go to see the famous "pearl of the East" Taj Mahal. Majestic and amazing in beauty, he is numbered among the wonders of the world. Constructed from white marble, it serves as a kind of symbol of love and loyalty of Shah Jahan to his wife. According to legend, the grief-stricken ruler wanted to build exactly the same palace and for himself only from black marble. But his plans were not to be fulfilled, and the shah was buried next to his wife.
The tourist triangle closes the city of Jaipur,the capital of Rajasthan. It is also rich in ancient monuments, the main of which are the City Palace and Amber Fort. Conquer the hearts of travelers and the unique nature of the resort, especially Lake Udaipur. Popular excursions to safari in the desert of Tar-Jodhpur and its oases, as well as colorful festivals and other national holidays.