{"id":50916,"date":"2026-01-01T17:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-bella-vita.club\/?p=50916"},"modified":"2026-04-11T07:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T05:45:03","slug":"india-the-ten-most-popular-tourist-destinations-in-a-vast-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-bella-vita.club\/en\/indien-die-zehn-beliebtesten-touristenziele-in-einem-riesigen-land\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 most popular sights in India - from Delhi to Kerala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amber Fort in Jaipur<\/strong> Photo: Mayur Sable on Pexels.com<\/a><\/sub><\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every year, 20 million people travel to India - and almost all of them stop at the same places. There are reasons for this.<\/strong> 10 of the most popular destinations in the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India has 28 states, over 20 recognised languages and a history dating back some 10,000 years. What the following ten places have in common: Each represents something beyond itself - a dynasty, a faith, an architecture, a way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Taj Mahal, Agra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shah Jahan had the mausoleum built in the 17th century for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. 22 years of construction, 20,000 craftsmen, white marble from Rajasthan. Every detail follows a precise design. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Fort Amber, Jaipur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Residence of the Rajput rulers from the 16th century, on a ridge above Jaipur. Mirrored halls, spacious courtyards, massive outer walls - the complex shows how Rajput and Mughal architecture influenced each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd Golden Temple, Amritsar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Harmandir Sahib is the central shrine of Sikhism. 750 kilograms of gold leaf on the outer walls, situated in the middle of a sacred lake. Every day, up to 100,000 people are fed here free of charge - the langar, open to all, regardless of origin or religion. Not a marginal detail, but a core principle of Sikhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th Qutub Minar, Delhi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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72.5 metres, built in the early 13th century - the tallest surviving brick tower in the world. The calligraphy and geometric patterns are still well preserved today. Part of an archaeological complex that documents the history of Delhi over several dynasties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th Gateway of India, Mumbai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Completed in 1924 as a reception building for official British visits. India has been independent since 1947. Today it is one of the busiest squares in Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t