5 Heritage Sites You Must Not Miss and Where to Stay

There are so many heritage sites in India owing to India being such a diversified and rich country in terms of heritage and culture. There are about 35 UNCESCO world heritage sites in India that will offer you a wonderful vacation if you wish to visit. We have also listed one plush hotel along with the destination which will not burn a hole in your pocket for an amazing experience near these sites. So check them out!

Heritage Site: Taj Mahal

As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this is not only a popular tourist destination in India, but it attracts tourists from all over the world every single year. Situated in the city of Agra, this marble monument is a memoir by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to his loving live Nuur Jahan. Plan your trip with a full moon night ahead to explore the beauty of this historic marble constructed monument.

Stay: The Oberoi Amarvilas

Heritage Site: Khajuraho

Situated in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is another World Heritage Site which was developed in the 9^th century by the Chandela Dynasty. Famous for its erotic sculptures and cravings, it’s a collection of about 85 temples across 21 square kilometres. The deities in the temples comprises of Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Jain patriarchs and is one the hottest destinations (Literally!) in this list.

Stay: The Lalit Temple View Khajuraho

Heritage Site: Hampi

Situated in the state of Karnataka, Hampi is one the most picturesque destinations in this list. With a collection of over 100 monuments which is spread-out throughout this ancient village. It is located within the ruins of the Vijayanagara city, the capital of the Vijaynagar Empire. The monuments consists of mainly Hindu Temples, with Virupaksha Temple being the most famous and some of them are worshipped to even this date.

Stay: Shivavilas Palace Hotel

Heritage Site: Ajanta Cave

The Ajanta caves are a compilation of 30 Buddhist cave monuments with some brilliant rock carvings and sculptures of emotion in the human form and gesture dating back over two millennia. This ancient sites were built over a period of about 700 years and is one of the finest examples of the ancient Indian art preserved till date. Situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra it is visited by thousands of Indian and International tourists every year.

Stay:  Lemon Tree Hotel

Heritage Site: Descent of the Ganges

Popularly known The Arjuna’s Penance, it is a monument created by a giant open-sir rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders which depicts the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth by the command of Shiva with the event being watched by other Gods, Goddesses and others. Developed during the Pallava Dynasty it is located in Mahabalipuram, Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu and is extremely close to the metropolitan city of Chennai.

Stay: Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay