15 Iconic Places in India which makes every “Bharatiya” proud
Let’s traverse our feet down the 15 Iconic Places in India that each Indian is proud of!
- Pangong Lake
- Ah, the priceless nature! A true artist, indeed. One of the most eye-pleasing iconic places in India, Pangong Lake sweetens your eyes with its changing colours while being saline.
- Location- 140 km from Leh, Ladakh
2. Shimla
- Once a British summer capital, this iconic place of India is now a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- Location- Himachal Pradesh
- Sri Harmandir Sahib
- This Mecca of the Sikhs made out of gold will make your eyes dazzle with its shine.
- Location- Amritsar, Punjab
- Jama Masjid
- The masjid of the world or Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa is still the largest in the world. Indeed unity means strength.
- Location- Old Delhi, DELHI
5. Taj Mahal-
- The historic Mausoleum is the epitome of “Anything is possible in love and war”. Pheeww! Still waiting for lovers to gift stars to each other.
- Location- Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Jantar Mantar
- India wasn’t a developed nation, the British developed it, Right? Wrong!!
- The 18th-century sundial can predict time more accurately than a modern-day analogue watch!
- Location- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Sabarmati Ashram
- The home to satyagraha was also the home to the thoughts which set the foundation stone of India’s freedom struggle.
- Location- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Believed to be the place where the Greatest Teacher of Life attained enlightenment resulting in the sprouting of one of the world’s most peaceful religions.
- Location- Bodh Gaya, Bihar
- Sundarbans National Park
- The world’s largest mangrove forest which tames one of the fiercest predators, the royal Bengal tiger, Grrrhhhh!!
- Location- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Mount Kanchenjunga
- The world’s 3rd highest peak which is obviously a bit pale without a Yeti legend going around in locals for centuries.
- Location- Sikkim
- Khajuraho Group of Monuments
- This Ancient “erotic sculptures” surrounded monument, signify how liberal our ancestors were.
- Location- Madhya Pradesh
- Gateway Of India
- Made to welcome the “visitors” from the west, was also the point from where the last British ship left. What an IRONY!
- Location- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- The “Taj Mahal of the south” being one of the oldest is also one of the richest temples. Also, the sculptures of deities on it would make your head spin around!
- Location- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple
- Why get waxed and pay, when you can donate and pray, although the massive wealth would baffle your brains too.
- Location- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Konark Sun Temple
- The massive temple dedicated to Lord Surya is now left to some partial ruins, the rage of emotions at times can be destructive to oneself. This is indeed amongst the soulful iconic places in India.
- Location- Konkar, Odisha
So, next time you plan to understand the beauty of India, do keep this list handy!
Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta
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