The city has been recognized by UNESCO, as a World Heritage Site, was also the first planned city made by the Mughals. The mesmerizing architectural beauty and marvels, till today makes it a must stop over places for millions of tourists who travel from the nearby country capital of Delhi to Agra.

The city which was previously known by the name of Fatehpur, was later renamed as Fatehpur Sikri and is host to some of the finest and indigenous Mughal marvels that one can experience or see nowhere in the world. The city hosts a combination of various regional flavors in Islamic overtones crafted on red sandstones.

Let’s discover the most prominent places to visit in Fatehpur Sikri:

1. The Buland Darwaza: Along the wall on the south of another famous mosque – Jama Masjid lies the massive and majestic door that stands 55 meters high and guards the wall city. A Mughal architectural marvel that’s truly majestic.

 2. Jama Masjid: Adjoining the Buland Darwaja, lies the massive and beautifully designed mosque, like any other Indian mosques portrays an immensely sized courtyard and inlays of marble crafted architecture.

 3. Panch Mahal: As the name suggest – Panch Mahal, meaning five storied palace hold true to its beauty that impresses all. The diminishing stories reach up to a ‘chattri’ – an umbrella like structure. The palace has 176 columns that have been very precisely cut and decorated and its ornate stoned curtain adds further charm to the entire structure.

 4. Slaim Chisti’s Tomb: Made with pure white marble, the tomb is dedicated to the great Sufu Saint Salim Chisti. It is placed in the courtyard of Jama Masjid, is carved like an ornament and been decorated in patterns of screens and mosaic art.

 5. Diwan-e-aam and Diwan-e-Khas: Built by Emperor Akbar, Diwan-e-Aam is a central courtyard that held meetings of the emperor with the common mass. The courtyard has been very tastefully designed and depicts the past glory of the Mughal era in India.

Diwan-e-Khas, is yet another creation of the emperor Akbar and is a square building with beautiful interiors and exteriors. Was made by the emperor to host his private guests and visitors and has a centrally located pillar that has an octagonal shaft and brackets in the form of a serpentine along with gracefully carved floral patterns and designs. It is said that the emperor used to use this pace to discuss religious philosophies and larger matters.

Apart from the above mentioned notable attractions of Fatehpur Sikri, other prominent places that one could visit being here are Ibdat Khana, Anup Talao, and the Pachisi Court.  Exploring the magnificent and beautiful walled city of Fatehpur Sikri which stands as a gem from the Mughal ages, is worth a special mention and visit.

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We will today shed some light on some of the most popular hill stations in southern India.

1. Coorg:

Coorg is located in a mountain range. As a result, the scenic beauty of the place is worth viewing. If you’re a nature lover, this is the hill station which you should definitely visit. There are plenty of accommodation options when you’re heading over to this hill station. Some of the tourist attractions which you should definitely visit include:

• Abbey Falls
• Talacauvery
• Nagarhole National Park

The best thing about this hill station is that it is still not fully commercialized. That is why you can easily relax when you visit the hill station and it is not thronged by thousands of crowds as well. That is why it is a calm and beautiful hill station which you can visit in southern India.

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2. Ooty:

Ooty is also known as the Queen of Hill stations. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in southern India. It is also a very popular honeymoon destination as well. It is surrounded by tourist attractions which are close to nature. As a result, if you want to experience a pleasant climate as well as be close to nature, this is the tourist destinations which you should definitely visit. Some of the tourist attractions which you can visit in this hill station include:

• Nilgiri Mountain Railway
• Ooty Lake
• Botanical Gardens

Ooty is a popular hill station which ensures that you will be able to get accommodation options in all budgets when you’re visiting this hill station. Moreover, it is well connected with the rest of India which ensures that reaching the tourist destination is also pretty easy.

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3. Munnar:

Munnar is situated between 3 different rivers. It is famous for the tea estates as well as for the natural flora and fauna which is on display when you visit the hill station. It is a lesser-known hill station which ensures that you will be able to explore it without thousands of other tourists. This is one of the main reasons why you should visit this hill station when you’re in southern India. Some of the tourist attractions of this hill station include:

• Rose Garden
• Echo Point
• Elephant arrival spot

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So, whenever you’re looking to explore the some of the mesmerizing views from the hill stations in southern India, these are the 3 stations which you should definitely visit. Each of these hill stations has its own charm and that is why they have become pretty famous all over India.

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1. Shirdi:

Shirdi is town situated in the state of Maharashtra. It is not a treasure to any particular religion. It receives pilgrims from all over the world spread across various different religions. Also, the devotees come in order to seek the blessings of Sai Baba. Also, the rush of the devotees increases significantly during the local festivals. The town of Shirdi is well connected to Mumbai and Nasik by road. It is also connected with the help of railways with the entire country.

2. Tirupati Balaji:

Tirupati houses the temple of Lord Venkateswara. Lord Venkateswara was believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is visited by millions each and every year. Tirumala is the exact location of the temple. Tirumala is located atop a hill which is adjacent to Tirupati. Tirupati is well connected to entire India through roadways, railways, and Airlines. Also, the trust managing the Temple also runs affordable bus services in the town of Tirupati to help the pilgrims reach the Temple.

3. Rameswaram:

Rameswaram is famous for the Ramanathaswamy temple. It is also one among the 12 Jyotirlinga. As a result, it sees devotees from all over the world; the temple is situated on the island and is well connected by railway as well as roads.

4. Somnath and Dwarka:

Somnath temple houses one of the 12 Jyotirlinga due to which it is a famous pilgrimage destination. Dwarka is famous for the Dwarkadheesh Temple. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Dwarka is also one of the pilgrimages in the Char Dham yatra. Thus, the importance of Dwarka is immense when it comes to pilgrimage destinations. Needless to say, it is visited by millions of people each and every year.

5. Vaishno Devi:

Vaishno Devi is located in Jammu. The temple is situated in the hills. The height at which it is situated is 5300 feet. The devotees have to climb the mountains with the help of constructed pathways in order to reach the shrine. The number of devotees visiting the shrine goes up manifold during the Navratri festival. Also, the climb starts from katra. The devotees are allotted specific time zones to start their journey in order to control the crowds. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in India.

India is land of cultural and religious diversity, although there are many more pilgrims across every nook and corner of the country, but these few most popular pilgrimages in India, one should definitely consider these visiting them. Other than that some places are simply known by their names and not just the temples situated there, such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kashi, Varanasi etc.

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