| The seventh largest country of the world, India is | | | | (Konark), Kailasnath Temple (Ellora), Qutub Minar and |
| indeed a huge country with 28 states and 7 union | | | | Jama Maszid (Delhi) are some of the main religious |
| territories. Its huge size and geographical diversity | | | | and spiritual monuments of India. |
| sometimes creates problems for the visitors. They get | | | | Taj Mahal is the most famous monument in this |
| confused as to how and from where explore the | | | | category. This exceptionally beautiful white monument, |
| country. For such tourists, monument tours of India | | | | made in marble and precious stones, reflect the |
| proves to be a rather good option. | | | | Mughal architecture at its best. Made by the famous |
| India, with its rich history covering a period of more | | | | Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan - for his beloved queen |
| than 5000 years, boasts of several fascinating | | | | Mumtaj Mahal - Taj Mahal is one of the Seven |
| monuments that represent various dynasties, cultures, | | | | Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World |
| religions and eras. These monuments that depict the | | | | Heritage Site. |
| rich heritage and historical past of India are wonderful | | | | Colonial Monuments |
| and real epitomes of Indian culture, heritage and | | | | India remained under colonial rule for more than 350 |
| civilization. | | | | years. The British, the French, the Portuguese, besides |
| For the sake of convenience, the various monuments | | | | the Dutch and the Danes, ruled over India or at least a |
| of the country are categorized here under these two | | | | part of it, at one or the other time during this period. |
| key heads - religious & spiritual monuments, and | | | | Even though most of them did not really make India |
| colonial monuments. | | | | their home (except the British), and badly plundered the |
| Religious & Spiritual monuments | | | | country making India a poor nation, they - especially the |
| Khajuraho Temples (Madhya Pradesh), Jain Shrines | | | | British - gave India some of the most beautiful |
| (Dilwara), Jagannath Temple (Puri), Sun Temple | | | | monuments. |