Top 5 Places in India

 Tourism means people travel for fun. People who travel for fun are called "Tourists", Places, where many tourists stay, are called "resorts".

 

Tourism In India is important for the country's economy and is growing rapidly. The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report 2019 ranked India 16th out of 140 countries overall. India improved its ranking by 6 places over the 2017 report which was the greatest improvement among the top 25% of countries ranked. The world Tourism Organization reported that India's receipts from tourism during 2012 ranked 16th in the world and 7th among Asian and Pacific countries. 

There are lot of reasons why people travel for fun:

• some people travel to learn about the history or culture of a city or country.

• Some people travel for business purposes. 

• People sometimes visit friends and family in another city or country.

• Some people enjoy a change in scenery. City people go the forests or deserts and vice versa.

The top 5 Tourism places in India are:

1) MYSORE, KARNATAKA

"Mysore" is a world-famous tourist visiting the place, which is located in Karnataka.

     The palace is in the Centre of Mysore and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces', and there are seven places including this one; however, 'Mysore Palace' refers specifically to this one within the Old fort. 

    The architectural style of domes of the palace is commonly described as Indo-Saracenic, with blends of the Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic styles. It is a three-story stone structure with marble domes and has a 145-foot five-story tower. The palace is surrounded by a large garden.

There are many places in Mysore with their own specialties to visit.

Brindavana Gardens

Sri Chamundi Temple

2)TAJ MAHAL, AGRA - DELHI

Taj Mahal is a beautiful monument located on the Bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Delhi.
It is an ivory-white marble monument commissioned by Shah Jahan to his favorite wife Mumtaz. There are an Indo- Islamic design and the main attraction of this a tomb which is located in the center of the monument.

3) Coorg

Coorg is one of the pristine, less crowded hill stations. Its natural and lush greenery contributes to its scenic beauty. It is an ideal summer getaway.

Tourists have plenty of options for trekking along with coffee estates, along riverside and mountain scenic paths. There is a local market for any kind of shopping needs.

4) Belur - Halebidu located in Hassan

The Chennakeshava Temple also referred to as Keshava, Kesava, or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars, repeatedly rebuilt and repaired over its history. It is 35 km from Hassan city and about 200 km from Bengaluru.

Chennakesava ( "handsome Kesava") is a form of the Hindu  god Vishnu. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu and has been an active Hindu temple since its founding. It is reverentially described in medieval Hindu texts and remains an important pilgrimage site in Vaishnava. The temple is remarkable for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, friezes as well its iconography, inscriptions, and history. The temple artwork depicts scenes of secular life in the 12th century, dancers and musicians, as well as a pictorial narration of Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharatha, and the Puranas through numerous friezes. The Chennakeshava temple is a testimony to the artistic, cultural, and theological perspectives in 12th century South India and the Hoysala Empire rule.

Top visiting places in India