The name India evokes pictures of Buddhist monks in Ladakh, and the Ghoomar and Kalbeliya dance performances with the backdrop of the sand dunes and the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan. India Tours and Travel itineraries also highlight the beaches of Goa, the dense forests of the Northeast, the textiles of Gujarat, and the traditional Ayurveda massage therapies for relaxation and rejuvenation in Kerala. There are cultural attractions such as Varanasi the oldest living city in India, the Jain Temples at Ranakpur, and the arduous trek to Amarnath that opens up for only a few months in the year. In this article, we will talk about a few monuments and places you must see in India: · Taj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonders of the World in the old and the new list, Taj Mahal is known for its epic beauty that combines sublime human emotions with beauty of the precious stones, genius of the best architects and artists, and precision of the skilled craftsmen.

The double-domed mausoleum was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal and was buried near her too, after he passed away. You can also see the Burj or the Tower in the Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan was confined during his last days by his son Aurangzeb, who was thoughtful enough to allow him the glimpse of his favorite Taj at all times from his balcony. He even got a big diamond installed near the death bed of Shah Jahan, so that he could treasure the beauty of Taj as the last vision to die with. · The Golden Temple, Amritsar: Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple of Amritsar is representative of all that is glorious in Sikhism. It stands on a rectangular platform situated on the Amrit Sarovar (or Lake of Nectar) and its dome is actually in the form of inverted lotus with golden plated leaves. Inside the temple, the Granth Sahib or the Holy Book of Sikhs is placed under a jeweled canopy and verses from it are sung at all times. Very well disciplined and organized, the Gurudwara is open to all visitors.

You can also partake of Guru-ka-langar here, where 35,000 people are fed everyday for free by the volunteers. · Ajmer Sharif: A land of multiple religions, India has many places of worship that are not only visited by members of the faith with which they are associated but are also held in high esteem and reverence by all Indians. Dargah Sharif of Hazrat Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti at Ajmer, often referred to as Ajmer Sharif in short, is on top of the list of such holy pilgrimage places in India.

Besides the tomb of the saint, the main entrance gate to the Dargah, the Naqqar Khana or the Drum House with two huge pairs of drums that were once used to announce the arrival of Mughal Emperor Akbar, and the courtyards and buildings in typical Mughal style form the main attractions of the Dargah. At Naqqat Khana, you may hear Sufi music played at fixed hours of day and night throughout the year. There are a number of Hindu temples too where you can find culture flavors mixed beautifully with religious fervor in India that you must see. Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birth place of Lord Krishna in Mathura), the Jagannath Puri in Orissa, the Tirupati Temple widely reputed to be the richest temple in the world, the Meenakshi Temple which is believed to be the finest specimen of Dravidian temple architecture are some of the few temples that we will recommend you to include in your India tour.

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Guests can come and go as they please without disturbances from housekeeping or room service. Most vacation rental apartments provide full kitchens, enabling you to cook all your meals saving a considerable amount on eating out for the whole family. This makes you feel like you are in a home away from home. Hotels are setup to encourage you to dine in their expensive restaurant or order from overpriced room service if you do not want to go out and eat. This is certainly convenient but is a very expensive option for a family.

Many people believe that renting a holiday apartment is only an option for an extended period of time and is more expensive than booking a hotel room. But this is often not the case. Holiday apartments usually have a minimum stay of two or three nights and some establishments will have a one week minimum stay during peak holiday periods. So renting an apartment is not an option for a short stay holiday of less than three nights. However, for a longer period of stay, vacation apartments can provide international hotel standard accommodation for a lower price than an equivalent hotel. Usually for a longer stay, over seven nights, the cost of renting an apartment will be considerably cheaper on a per night basis. The only exception is when there is a high demand for apartments such as peak holiday periods such as New Year’s day, Easter holiday, or there is some special event in town.

In fact, many apartments are much larger and provide more facilities than a standard hotel room for less money. Generally, you will find apartments have kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, larger room sizes, larger balconies, better swimming pools and more space than a hotel room. They also have larger pieces of furniture such as larger lounges and dining room tables to make you stay more comfortable. You can rent cottages, houses, villas and even castles if you want to, giving you options of size, space and location. If you have a family you can stay in the same accommodation and not be split between several hotel rooms that may be on different floors of the building. With an apartment the parents do not have to worry about their children being in another room. Parents do not have to share rooms with their children but are still in the same accommodation. Apartments are large enough for everyone to enjoy their own space. Or if you are travelling with friends an apartment makes a better option as you can share costs to make your holiday dollar go further. Vacation apartments charge a fixed rate for the entire apartment regardless of the number of occupants.And you will not be compromising on privacy as you will have a separate bedroom and bathroom. One of the most appealing aspects to holiday apartments is more privacy than hotel rooms.

Guests can come and go as they please without disturbances from housekeeping or room service. Most vacation rental apartments provide full kitchens, enabling you to cook all your meals saving a considerable amount on eating out for the whole family. This makes you feel like you are in a home away from home. Hotels are setup to encourage you to dine in their expensive restaurant or order from overpriced room service if you do not want to go out and eat. This is certainly convenient but is a very expensive option for a family.