India is known for its cultural diversity across the world that entices tourists a lot. Due to its geographic diversities, it has been a touristic hub. It consists of numerous cities and towns which are prominent due to its rich culture, heritage, and traditions and the good thing is that many of the cities need only one-day sight-seeing like Amritsar, Jodhpur, Agra(while making the trip to Agra keep the tajmahal closing day in mind), Chittorgarh, and Mandawa.
Amritsar: The City Of Golden Temple
Amritsar is one of the most sacred cities for Sikh followers laid by Guru Ramdas who was a highly dignified person in Sikhism. Apart from the Golden temple, there are many other tourist spots which should be in your itinerary as well, like Jalia Bala Bagh( historic garden commemorates who sacrificed their life,13 April 1919) Wagha Border which is 31 km away from this city and 15 KM from Lahore. Every evening the beating retreat ceremony is done by both Indian and Pakistani soldiers. It turns out to be one of the best places to be there in the evening to support their own side shouting slogans loudly to boost the courage of their soldiers.
Jodhpur: Fort Built By Angle Said By Rudyard Kipling
Jodhpur is surrounded by the Thar Desert is located on the ancient Silk route which used to be the main route to connect Asia and Europe, therefore, every ruler wanted to conquer this fort. In the 15th century, the Meharangargh fort was built by Rao Jodha, belonged to the Marwar dynasty. This fort is one of the world heritage sites that boasts many beautiful attractions that can be an ideal place for the photo enthusiast as well as history lovers. It has many other attractions as well, Jaswant Singh Thada, Ghanta Ghar (located in the downtown of the city), and a few Havelis, and temples. All these things can be covered during the one-day sightseeing.
Agra: A Place For Eternal Love Story
Agra, the erstwhile capital of India during the Mughal dynasty started from Babur to Shahjahan, and it is capable of holding many worth-visiting monuments, like the Taj Mahal(one of the seven wonders of the world), Agra fort ( incarceration of 5th Mughal ruler, Shajahan) is one of the world heritage sites as well, Baby Taj, and many more. The good thing about this place is that it can be visited by making same day agra tour from jaipur and Delhi with ease.
Chittorgarh: A Home to Kirti Stambha and Vijay Kirti Stambha:
Chittorgarh used to be the capital of the Mewar dynasty before moving the Kumbhalgarh is known for its architecture and massive layout that makes it impossible for the enemies to capture. It boasts many captivating and historical places like ware reservoirs, huge fortifications, Kirti Stambha and Vijay Kirti Stambha, Mira Bai temple, fire alter in which Queen Padmawati committed self-immolation, and Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini’s Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Kalika Mata Temple, many more attractions to visit. The sightseeing of this city can be executed within one day tour.
Mandawa: The Small Town of Havelis
Mandawa is claimed to be home to Havelis and fort, which is located in the heart of the Shekhawati region of the state of the Rajasthan. This small town used to be a hotspot of cultural and social activities of the bygone era. But due to the lack of preservation and support of the government of India, most of its heritage properties have been collapsed. But many of them are well preserved that can quench your thirst and offer you a glimpse of royalty of the bygone era of Maharaja, the wealthiest persons. The prominent places to visit this town are Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Aakharam Haveli, and many more Havelis. All these places can be visited by tourists within one day.
