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Architectural Tours in India |
If you want to know about the heritage and culture of India, the best way is to take architectural tours in India. India is always known for its architectural excellence throughout the world for which travelers come from different parts of the world to witness the architectural sites. Various monuments, palaces, temples, museums and tombs are located throughout India which give you a deep insight to architectural wonder in India. The architectures of India also help you to understand the history of India. India reached its peak of architectural wonder during the reign of the Mughal emperors.
UNESCO has ranked different architectural sites in India as world heritage sites. Based on the world heritage sites different tour operators offer packages for architectural tours in India. Some of the most visited architectural sites in India include Taj Mahal in Agra, Agra Fort, Sun Temple at Konark, Ajanta Caves, Fatehpur Sikri, Churches and convents in Goa , Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka and The Red Fort of Delhi. Qutub Minar is one of the greatest architectural works of the Mughal Emperors. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi reflects the architectural pattern in India during the 12th century AD. The temples of Khajuraho is another architectural wonder in India. The temples are built in typical Shikhara style. Another great idea for architectural tours in India include the caves of Ajanta Ellora located at Aurangabad. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is another well known destination for architectural tour in India. Elephanta Caves and Monuments of Hampi are also visited by many tourists who want to get a glimpse of the architectural wonder of India.
One of the greatest wonders of Indian architectures is you get to see Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Portugese as well as Christian patterns of architecture since India had been under the rule of various dynasties. The Muslim architectural patterns can be seen in different forts, palaces and tombs while Hindu architectural pattern can be seen in different temples of India. While you are doing architectural tours in India you can see the effect of Persian and Indian style on the Muslim architectural pattern. This form of architecture flourished during the reign of the Delhi sultanate.
The design and pattern of the hindu temples greatly vary region wise. You can see marked difference in architectural pattern of the north Indian temples from the temples of South India. The temples of central India show a unique blend of both north Indian and south Indian style. This particular style of architecture is known as Vesara.
Even the British also left a great impact of their architectural wonders in India which can be seen in different corners of India. There are many tour operators in India who offer packages fro architectural tours in India. Plan for an itinerary tour with any of the travel agents for a more hassle free tourism.
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