Top 10 Most Visited Monuments in India 2023

An iconic symbol of love - Taj Mahal is the most visited monument visited by domestic and foriengn tourist in India. Built by Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal

Taj Mahal 

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Also known as Lal Qila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site it is an iconic landmark in old delhi. Built by Shah Jahan, it served as the main imperial residence of the Mughal Emperors

Red Fort 

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An architectural marvel and Odisha's only UNECSO World Heritage Site known for its intricate stone carvings. Dedicated to Hindu god Surya and was built by King Narasimhadeva I

Konark Sun temple 

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Known as the Red fort of Agra or Qila-i-Akbari, it was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638. Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort 

Agra Fort 

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A UNESCO world heritage site, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world. Built as a victory tower by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, it is a finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture

Qutub Minar 

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One of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India and was the principal capital of the Qutub Shahi kings. It is also the place where the Kohinoor diamond was kept 

Golkonda Fort 

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Built during the Pallava dynasty, it is a collection of 7th- and 8th-century religious monuments in the coastal town of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mahabalipuram - Group of Monuments

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temple cave complexes in the world with inscriptions dating back to the 6th century

Ellora Caves 

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Built by Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb, in memory of his beloved mother, Dilras Banu Begum. Bearing a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal, it is also known as the Dakkhani Taj

Bibi ka Maqbara

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It is no less than an architectural splendor and it was one of the first and finest garden tombs in India. A UNESCO world heritage site, it is also known as Maqbara e Humayun 

Humayun's Tomb 

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