Elvin Siew Chun Wai : Seven Places to See in India

India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It has many amazing places to explore. In this blog, I, Elvin Siew Chun Wai, will tell you about seven places that you must see when you visit in India.

Ajanta Caves

Ajanta caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These caves date back to the 2nd century BCE to 480 CE. Ajanta caves have 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. The caves have five chaityas that are mainly prayer halls. Other caves are said as Viharas. These caves were discovered in 1819 by Jon Smith, a British official.

Ellora Caves

The Ellora caves are considered as one of the largest rock-cut monasteries in the world. The Ellora caves are combination of 34 caves. These caves have Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments and artworks. Ellora caves will surprise and amaze you. I, Elvin Siew Chun Wai, love to explore this place. Exploring these caves will consume your entire day. So, it will be better to reach there in the morning after breakfast and explore it till its closing time.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal was built in 17 years. Its construction started in 1631 and completed in 1648. A Mughal emperor Shah Jahan got this building built in the memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz. The monument is recognized as one of the most amazing beautiful monuments worldwide.

Lakshadweep Islands

You must visit Lakshadweep islands. They are considered to be one of the most beautiful and amazing places in India. They are popular for their isolation and scenic beauty. You can participate in various water sports like snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, water skiing, yachting, canoeing, and wind surfing. Because of their amazing beauty and great entertainment opportunities, Lakshadweep attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.

Jim Corbett Wildlife Safari

Jim Corbett Wildlife Safari is a must visit place for you if you have interest in wildlife. It has more than 400 species of flora and fauna. It also includes endangered Royal Bengal Tigers

Nohkalikai Falls

Nohkalikai Falls are amongst the tallest waterfalls in the country. It is 335 meters high and located in a small village off Meghalaya state. It is considered to be the wettest places on the earth. The falls are surrounded by big hills, mountains, and several famous waterfalls.

Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a city of great religious importance for Hindus and Buddhist. A large number of tourists from across the world visit Varanasi every year. When you are in Varanasi, you must visit Lord Shiva temple, take a dip in the holy river Ganges, enjoy the ganga arati, and visit Sarnath.

I, Elvin Siew Chun Wai, have told you about just seven tourist attraction in India. However, India has many beautiful places to explore. For example, Varanasi ji less than 200 KM away from Ayodhya, the city of Lord Rama.