| As one of the world's earliest civilizations, India not only | | | | 1601 and today draws thousands of pilgrims from all |
| has a wonderful history that spans thousands of | | | | over the world. All Sikhs are expected to volunteer for |
| years, but also a great many attractions as a result of | | | | a week here, so don't be surprised if most of the |
| its rich heritage. Visitors here can expect good India | | | | people you see working here are actually pilgrims. At |
| travel deals, and these are some of the places to look | | | | night, the Golden Temple is swathed in a striking |
| out for. | | | | display of lights, so do try to stay till nightfall to enjoy |
| The Taj Mahal, an epic monument of love, is | | | | this view. |
| unquestionably India's most famous icon. This huge | | | | The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both World Heritage |
| mausoleum in Agra city was commissioned by the | | | | sites in Maharashtra State, are a composite of rock |
| Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 as a testament of | | | | shrines depicting three different religions. Both have |
| his eternal love to his deceased wife. He then cut the | | | | been in existence for more than 1000 years and are |
| hands of the workers - numbering thousands- after its | | | | truly a historical and cultural treasure. The Ajanta |
| completion so that no one would ever be able to build | | | | Caves, a pivotal shrine in the development of |
| another monument as majestic. Made entirely of | | | | Buddhism, were built by Buddhist monks using only |
| marble, it is not extravagant to say that no other | | | | hammers and chisels. The Ellora Caves are the |
| structure on earth compares to its splendour. Take a | | | | epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture, showcasing |
| slow walk around the complex and just let your | | | | Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism in intricate rock |
| senses soak in the wonder of this monument. | | | | carvings. These caves are truly a sight to behold! |
| The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the most revered | | | | India, as well as being a large nation with the second |
| religious site for Sikhs. It is made up of four complexes, | | | | biggest population in the world, also holds a great |
| all of which are surrounded by a giant pool of water | | | | number of interesting attractions thanks to its rich |
| called the Amrit Sarovar, which gives the temple its | | | | heritage and culture. The only way to fully comprehend |
| name (Harmandar Sahib - meaning "holy pool of | | | | the wealth and beauty of this great nation is to |
| nectar").This spectacular structure was completed in | | | | experience for yourself all it has to offer. |