Sunday, March 27, 2011

Visit Taj Mahal and Hawa Mahal in India



North India is rich in historical sites and monuments. The monuments and historical sites reveal the golden past of India. Most of the monuments were built in the pride of rulers. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful historical monuments in India. It stands proudly in the Agra, Uttar Pradesh state of India. Hawa Mahal, shaped in crown of Lord Krishna is also a popular historical building in India. It is located in the heart of Jaipur City, Rajasthan. Rajasthan is famous for its historical grandeur and royal fervor. There are numerous historical attractions in the city. Rajasthan is popularly called as land of forts and palaces. Let us take a tour to explore the architectural beauty of historic monuments in North India.

Taj Mahal is very beautiful monument. It is one of the Seven Wonders of India and a World Heritage Site. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Since then, it is considered as symbol of "Eternal Love". It is one of the most visited historic monuments in India. It is the prominent attraction of Agra. The interior of the Taj Mahal is beautifully decorated with calligraphy, murals and colorful tiles. Apart from Taj Mahal, there are many other historic sites in the city. Tourists can visit the places by hiring a car from Agra car rental company and witness the historic importance and charm of the beautiful historical sites. Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza, Akbar's Tomb, Agra Fort, Pearl Mosque, Chini-ka-Rauza, etc are the other popular sites to visit in the city.
 
Hawa Mahal is the main attraction of Jaipur. Hawa Mahal is very popular heritage building as it was made in honor of Indian culture. It was built for the royal women. Many windows were made in the palace to let the royal women observe the processions and ongoing activities of road despite following the Purdah System. The palace was built in a style to maintain the regular flow of air. There are more than 900 small windows called Jharokhas in the palace. Other attractions of Jaipur are City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Amer Fort, etc. Rent a car from a reputed Jaipur car rental company to visit the historic and charming attractions of city. There are many car rentals in Rajasthan. Tourists can easily rent a car to travel smoothly in Rajasthan. Tourists can also plan to visit other historic forts and palaces of Rajasthan. They can also visit the Thar Desert region to feel the essence of Rajasthani culture and tradition.