What are some of India's most impressive historic and ancient monuments/sites?

Question

Of course the Taj Mahal is one of them, but what others are there?

Answer 1

Please check the following link:

http://indianmonuments.tripod.com/monume...

Answer 2

Historical India

[12 Days 11 Nights]

Day01 : Arrive Delhi

On arrival at International Airport meet & greet by our executive.

Drive to hotel, Overnight at hotel.

Day02 : Delhi Sight Seeing

A full day's sightseeing in Delhi. The old historical city, packed, atmospheric-will entertain you in the morning with a visit to the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the bazar [market]of Chandni Chowk. The afternoon will be devoted to the wide avenues and broad vistas of the imperial vision of New Delhi, visiting the India Gate cenotaph and seeing Parliament House, the Secretariat building and the President's.

Day03 : Drive to Mandawa

On arrival check in Hotel. Afternoon visit to this Beautiful Town and old fresco painted havelies. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 04 : Drive to Pushkar

In the morning arrive to Pushkar - the city of Brahma on arrival check into hotel.In the afternoon take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Appteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated to Loard Shiva

Day 05 : Drive to Jaipur

Enjoy the pink city seeing covering City Palaces - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthan & mughal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli - and the Bazaar etc.

Enjoy the excursion to Amber Fort, and enjoy the joy ride on Elephant Ride.

Jantar Mantar "Observatory", photography of Wind Palace (Hawa Mahal).

At evening you are free for city walk or spend your time as you like.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : Full Day Jaipur [Local]

A full day's program takes you to near by Amber palace in your car, then up to the awesome fortress by elephant. You return to Jaipur and visit the museums, palaces and halls within the City Palace (still a royal residence), the Palace of the Winds, and the Jentar mantar Observatory, constructed to measure 'the harmony of the heavens.' a concept dear to Hindus as they believe their fated souls move to its rhythms.

Day 07 : Drive to Agra (Fatehpur Sikri)

On the way Jaipur to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / the Buland Darwaja / Palace of Jodha Bai /Birbal Bhawan & panch Mahal.

On arrival check into the hotel.

In afternoon visit to the fort in 'Agra' is a must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here.

Itmad-ud-daula's Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Drive to Orcha

On the way to Orchha visit Gwalior fort and Budha status carved in the mountain rocks.

Check into the hotel.

Enjoy one of the very peaceful religious and historical places on the bank of river.

Evening time enjoy the pray in main temple.

overnight in the hotel.

Day 09 : Drive to Khajuraho

Check into the hotel.

Visit one of the most erotic and romantic Kama Sutra Temples which is protected as world heritage monuments.

Visit Jain temples also.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 10 : Khajuraho to Varanasi

After a long drive check into the hotel.

You can choose to go there by train or by flight. We can make your tickets.

Day 11 : Varanasi Full Day

Early in the morning make a boat trip in river Gangaes to see a wonderful view of old town and bathing ghats.

Afternoon visit Sarnath temples and Bodha Stupa, make half day city tour in old town near Gangaes.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Varanasi to Delhi

Overnight in the train or flight.