The most famous and majestic mausoleum of the country. The snow-white huge tomb of Shah Jahan and his wife. The building is made of rare marble inlaid with semi-precious stones. Visited by millions of tourists, protected by UNESCO.

The oldest city in India. Located on the Ganges River, it serves as a place of pilgrimage for many locals and visitors. Ritual actions are performed on the shores. The center of the world for Hindus, the most important and revered place by them. It has a unique history, architecture, and way of life.

The largest and longest river in India. It has great economic and cultural significance for the country. A sacred river for Hindus, a place of numerous rituals. It originates in the Himalayas, descends to the Bay of Bengal. Partially navigable. Flora and fauna are gradually becoming poorer, but they are still of interest to tourists. Many cities and temples have been built along the shores.

A relatively young temple in New Delhi, built in 1986. It looks very similar to a huge, snow-white lotus flower. The main temple of the Baha'i religion in India. An exceptional, architecturally designed building, unusually spectacular at any time of the day. There is a garden next to the temple. One of the most popular places for tourists in Delhi.

The most unusual building in Mumbai, its symbol. The architecture of the station is quaint and very decorative, reminiscent of the maharajah's palace. Built by British architects, during the colonization, but stylized according to local traditions. Previously it was named after Queen Victoria. The filming of "Slumdog Millionaire" took place on it.

Buddhist temple complex. It is a set of rooms for prayers and the life of monks, carved in stone and decorated with rich carvings, columns. The murals of the complex are interesting and valuable, many preserved fragments belong to the genre of traditional Indian miniatures.

The place of the ancient city, the capital Vijayanagar Empire. Now there are the remains of ancient buildings and active Hindu temples. There are 18 ancient architectural and historical monuments in the Hampi area. Protected by UNESCO.

One of the tallest minarets in the world. It is a 72-meter structure made of brick, decorated with carvings and artistic masonry. It was built in Delhi by several generations of rulers-sultans. Protected by UNESCO.

Monument to Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. It was opened in 1931. Located right in the center of the capital. It looks like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The monument is made of sandstone, about 40 meters high. The names of the dead are engraved on the walls of the arch. Nearby is the Grave of the Unknown Soldier. There is a large park around the memorial.

Symbolic arch gate built on the embankment in Mumbai. It was installed in honor of the visit of King George V. Through these symbolic gates, the last British soldiers left India after its independence.

Located in the city of Jaipur, its second name is the Palace of the Winds. The building is unique in architecture, all pierced with windows. Since the palace was built for the harem, all the windows were covered with marble bars, the white color of which perfectly matches the red walls of the building. Five floors, about a thousand windows in a lace stone frame.

A grandiose fortress built of red sandstone. Located in Agra, it is one of the two most significant attractions of the region. It was built by several generations of the Mughals, the beginning of construction dates back to the middle of the XVI century. Inside the impregnable walls there is a whole complex of buildings, palaces and parks. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

A huge fortress-palace on top of a mountain. Located in the state of Rajasthan, right above the city of Jodhpur. Construction began in the middle of the XV century, along with the construction of the city. The walls and gates were built for several centuries and became simply monumental. Until the middle of the XX century, local rulers lived in the fortress. Inside there is a museum, palaces and observation decks on the city.

The palace of the local ruler was built right in the center of the reservoir. A white-stone oriental castle, richly decorated with carvings, is located on the water surface. Currently, it is rented to tourists and there are about a hundred luxury rooms inside. One of the James Bond films, Octopussy, was shot here.

The largest waterfall in India. It is located in a natural park — the largest in Goa. The road runs through tropical forests, in a real jungle, in which there are many animals and birds. You can only get to it by special transport (jeeps). The jets fall from a height of 300 meters and have a white color. There is a romantic legend explaining this feature.

An Indian state where about 100 km of beaches go one after another. It is divided into North and South. The northern coast is more "youth", it can be noisy and fun here. The southern one is quieter, there are fewer hotels on it and they are more expensive. Almost all beaches are sandy and ideal for recreation. The proximity of the sea determines the richest diet of fresh seafood.

The spring festival, which is celebrated annually in India. It is celebrated for several days, has its own obligatory traditions. One of the brightest and most popular is sprinkling each other with a special coloring powder. All the participants of the fun are painted in different colors from head to toe.

An Indian film factory named after Hollywood. Located in Mumbai, one of the largest film concerns in the country. It produces films in several languages, both of an acute social and entertainment nature. Works with great productivity, filmmaking never stops.