Famous Attractions of North India

North India, the roof of Indian sub-continent, is a haven for tourist activities in India. It is one of the high foreign exchange earner of Indian tourism industry. Similar to other regions of India, North India is also famed for its variety.

North India is a potpourri of several charming tourist spots that ranges from snow-capped mountainous peaks to salubrious hill stations to vast fertile plains to mighty rivers to architectural monuments of bygone era to some highly revered pilgrimage destinations.

Every corner of north India is embellished with several attractions of immense tourism value. Some of the famous attractions of north India are

Himalayan Mountain ranges: Himalayan mountain ranges located on the northern fringes of India as a crown. The snow laden mountain ranges of Himalayas are the source of several mighty rivers that meanders through the vast plains of North India. These mountain ranges also protects our countries from the cold breezes that comes from the west direction. In earlier times, it also safeguard our country from its enemies. These snow covered mountain ranges is an ideal destination for various kinds of adventure sports like skiing, ice climbing, mountaineering, trekking, para sailing etc. They also encompasses numerous salubrious hill stations within its lap like Kashmir, Gulmarg, Manali, Dehradun, Nainital etc.

Taj Mahal at Agra: Taj Mahal, the prized possession of India is located on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra city. It is the epitome of eternal love which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved of India. Regraded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taj Mahal is a monument of white marble. People from far and wide comes here to feel the essence of true love and to view the artistic beauty of Mughal empire. From time immemorial, Taj Mahal is captivating the imagination of people from various walks of life.

Lal Quilla at New Delhi: Lal Quilla, one of the surviving relics of Mughal dynasty is located at walled city of Delhi. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lal Quilla or Delhi Fort was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. From the time of Mughal reign till now, Lal Quilla plays a vital role in Indian politics. Every year during Independence and Republic Day, the Prime Minister and the President of India addresses the nation from this massive fort only. The architecture of this beautiful monument is an amalgamation of Indian, European and Persian architectural designs.

Amarnath Yatra: Amarnath yatra is a pilgrimage journey that starts from Srinagar. The ultimate stoppage of this yatra is cave temple of Amarnath, which is dedicated to one of the holy trinity of Hindu religion, Lord Shiva. Beside being a spiritual journey, Amarnath yatra also attract trekkers from various parts of world to enjoy laborious trekking on the barren regions that falls in the path of Amarnath yatra.

Mighty Ganges River: Last but not the least, Ganges river is another famous attraction of northern India. This mighty river is the largest and the holiest river of India. Several north Indian cities like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna are located on the bank of river Ganga. A boat ride on this river is an experience which will cherish into your memory throughout your life.

Apart from them, there are some more famous attractions that can charm any body.