Taj Mahal, Agra - India

The monument of love, known throughout the world for its stunning marble architecture, is the Taj Mahal in Agra, India (THINGS TO DO IN JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN).  It attracts thousands of people every day. Locals from across India make up a major part of the crowd, along with travelers from around the world. The Taj Mahal is a must-visit site and has stood for more than 370 years.

Situated in Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal sits on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for its cultural and architectural brilliance. The monument also remains one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, a title awarded in 2007 through a global poll.

Things to Do in Jaipur - Rajasthan, India

The color pink and the city of love - these are what make Jaipur unique and outstanding among Indian cities, let alone in Rajasthan as its capital. Located in northern India, Jaipur sits on the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. It is about 260 kilometers (160 miles) southwest of Delhi (VARANASI, INDIA THINGS TO DO).

Its strategic position on historic trade routes connected northern India with western regions, helping fuel its growth as a commercial and cultural hub under the Rajput rulers. 

Jaipur, famously known as the Pink City, earned its name for its pink-hued buildings and royal heritage. In 1876, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh ordered the entire city to be painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales. This gesture of hospitality still defines the city’s old quarters today (GALLE, SRI LANKA THINGS TO DO). 

Varanasi, India: Top Things to Do

Whether it is for pilgrimage, learning about culture, or simply curiosity about history and lifestyle, North India has much to offer. The region is vast, with countless things to do in North India and must-see experiences for anyone visiting (TOP THINGS TO DO IN KERALA, INDIA). 

Varanasi can be a starting point. Historically and religiously known as Kashi (sometimes spelled Kasi), the name comes from Sanskrit, meaning “the luminous one” or “city of light.” It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds immense spiritual significance, especially in Hinduism, as a center for pilgrimage and rituals along the Ganges River.