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India, officially the Republic of India (IAST: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Restaurants in India
1. Mahabodhi Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 998 reviews
Mahabodhi Temple is one of the ancient and most important shrines of India. Located at Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple is easily accessible from the major towns and cities of Bihar. The nearest airport is located at Patna that lies at a distance of 96 kms from Gaya. The holy town Bodh Gaya or Gaya has its own railway station. The town is also connected with major cities by network of roads. The literal version of Mahabodhi Temple is the Great Awakening Temple.
Reviewed By arpitaaroraa
The Mahabodhi Temple is the holiest place located at Bodhgaya Bihar.Its a very calm place.Still the temple is well maintained and have its own charm.
2. Brihadeeswara Temple
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5.0 based on 1,497 reviews
Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Reviewed By aravink2017
Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples, Really Amazing Built Temple like in Angkot Wat Combodia Temple!????????
3. Hazur Sahib
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Gurdaspuriye - Gurdaspur, India
That Experience I posting as I am on My journey and writing it on our 2nd Day at NANDED,just from The Begining we 4 people My Mother,We Couple and My Son started From GURDASPUR at early morning by Bus to Take our Flight from Amritsar Airport as we reached about 2 hours before flight in between I got The review of Amritsar Airport as it's an International Airport so Due to City of Golden Temple I saw there a Beautiful Model of GOLDEN TEMPLE giving This Airport a Religious look and In The waiting Area that was near to Replicate ,There was Shabad Kirtan (Reciting of Gurbani) on Sound System with Lower volume are going on,That was Really Amazing Start of The Day and journey with so Spiritual and intellectual words are in The air ,After 1 Hour we got our Boarding pass and Gone for Flight That was AIR INDIA flight to NANDED Airport ,That was a short 2 Hour Air Distance those we covered well on time but we feel The food served in Flight was not upto Mark,Found some eatables are not in good Taste and Quality ,As we Reached at NANDED Airport Then There was Free bus services For Takhat Sachkhand HAZOOR SAHIB,That was really Appreciable Service and we Reached At Sachkhand HAZOOR SAHIB after enquiry we told that There are Residential complexes situated in within The vicinity of Sachkhand and called Sachkhand complex,We gone through the process of getting our AC Room in The complex and got relaxed after getting a Good , Spacious,Well cleaned and well Suitable for 4 members 2 Double beaded Single Room with Spare Mattresses,That was the good part as we came Here without any Hotel Reservation so feel pleasure to be in A Room just 150 Feets away from Central Sanctum and Visible to us from Room with Hearing live Shabad Kirtan There in Complex ,we Got that Room at Very Nominal charges for 3 days and after entering the Room at 3 pm noon we all take Rest till evening ,Then in Evening we gone to visit The central Sanctum where Daily Rituals of Evening are going on as This Place is Fully Concerned with Sikh History and Particularly Tenth Guru of Sikhs ,SHRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI so in evening There Was ARDAS going on in central Sanctum and after that They Shows The Weapons of Guru Gobind Singh ji so There was so much gathering of people came From Different parts of Country And Abroad ,As Central Sanctum is not much spacious for Huge Gathering so The Sewadar giving instructions for Be Quick in paying obsession after it we came Down to the Spacious courtyard where 2 Huge LCD TV were installed to see The live Rituals and There was good Crowd of people sitting before the LCDs and we also sat there and seen the live coverage in which they shown the Sacred and Historic weapons of Guru Gobind Singh ji and other warriors of The Sikh History those they kept There in central Sanctum and Perform AArti in evening before show of to Pilgrims,That was Really Amazing moments for all of us ,Then after we gone to Free community kitchen and takes our Dinner on The Next Morning we pay Morning obsessions at Central Sanctum and Take a Van to Visit other Historical Gurdwara Sahibs Situated in and out The vicinity of NANDED city and we gone To Gurdwara MALTEKRDI Sahib, Gurdwara Sangat Sahib,Gurdwara Heera Ghat, Gurdwara Shikar Ghat, Gurdwara Mata Deva ji.At 4 PM we came back and Had The community kitchen then in evening There was A Daily Laser Show in A Stadium like Park at 7.30 pm and we gone there to be a Part of This ,There was Good Crowd and Laser show started at right time ,That was Really Really Great Laser show through which they Wants to get aware about Brief History of Ten Sikh GURUs and importance of Takhat Sachkhand HAZOOR SAHIB to Everyone that was Really a Great Laser show I ever seen in my life after That we came back to Sachkhand complex in our Room and after spending 2 days at Hazur Sahib we going back to GURDASPUR as we reserved our Train tickets. That city NANDED Takhat Sachkhand Hazur Sahib is Really means lot for a sikhism believer as it Has So much Historic importance in Sikh Faith.
4. Airavatesvara Temple
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5.0 based on 438 reviews
This 12th-century Chola temple is a compact gem.
Reviewed By Shivani_Attanayake - Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
magnificent temple with intricate carvings and architecture. advisable to visit in the morning since afternoon can be very hot
5. Birla Mandir Temple
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4.5 based on 2,561 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderer_Sharmaji - New Delhi, India
One of the must sightseeing places in jaipur trip. Easy to reach here via cab or any other transportation as well. Beautiful architecture, soulful rhythm of aarti in morning & evening and surrounding area adds a good reason to visit this temple.
6. Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
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4.5 based on 889 reviews
Reviewed By kalindid_12 - Pune, India
One of the most noticeable churches in the heart of the city which can be seen from far and cannot go unnoticed. With its white washed walls and beautiful Portuguese architecture, it is one of must visit places while in Panjim. I was told by our taxi driver that many Bollywood films have been shot here. There are many steps to climb but not difficult to climb. From the top one gets a nice view of the city too. It is beautiful inside too! One can definitely spare 20-30 minutes to see this Church.
7. City Palace of Udaipur
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4.5 based on 9,172 reviews
Reviewed By antaysh - Bulandshahr, India
The most magnificent palace i have ever seen what a beautiful palace is it whenever you visit Udaipur must visit city palace museum and enjoy bost ride with breathtaking view of lake pichola
8. Bara Imambara
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4.5 based on 1,502 reviews
Reviewed By bkapil - Chandigarh, India
Visited the architectural marvel along with both kids and better half on 16th fm 08:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs . Its indeed a building which signifies best of architectural design and beauty , but the way it's being managed by the board/ management (if there is any) it's far below standard . Few DOs : carry ur own water steel bottle , as the plastic bottle sold is local made and drinking water cooler is neither clean not marked in which year it was . Juices and snacks prices are jacked up , if hungry carry own snacks - it's permissible . Carry good pixel - dslr (nominal fee) / mobile (permitted) and no other visible restriction . Local guide is required if you intend to know the history of the building , can be negotiated at rs.30-35 per person , for 4 persons we paid rs.125 Handicapped person cannot visit due to no supportive infrastructure . Wear thick cotton socks as walking without shoes only is permitted in labyrinth (bhool bhuliya) , prefer October to March cooler months . During summer months the building roof galleries and terraces are not covered with carpet (dari) , causing severe sun burns on ur feet (socks++) - which are best locations to take snaps thru telephoto lenses or high mm lenses , with entire old Lucknow as background . While purchasing ticket , purchase combined ticket for seeing five buildings , it's nominal as low as rs.50 per person ( kids above 3/5 it's considered adult , tentatively). The local guide for "bouli" charges rs.25-30 for group of 4 persons - pl hire to understand the significance of the building.The sacred masjid is not permitted for visit as it's a worship place . Shoes are kept in open (no shade / locker room) with tokens issued @ nominal rs.2 a pair - carry small denomination equivalent coins. Hiring local guide for seeing for all monuments thru combined ticket - roomi darwaja + clock tower + picture gallery + chikan factory (it's no factory but cluster of private owned shops charging exhorbitant ) , along with visits in e-rickshaw costs rs.100 , but there is NO guide per se , rather e-rick guy speaks and we believe :) - no other option . The picture gallery guy (no picture taking permitted) starts moving along and expects to be paid rs.100 or 50 or whatever comfortable . In case of crowd inside the labyrinth , walking in 2.5 ft corridor becomes difficult and smell of substantially old carpet in the pathway is bad - carry handkerchief (with perfume) /masks /ginger water and stamina to wait to get passage , rather feeling pukey. Overall entire cluster of beautifully made buildings require : professional management by an agency which is monitored , uniform clothes , helpline numbers (aren't any , neither displayed - so called tourist police A4 size mobile number displayed on white page at enterance and two stationary sleuths sitting at main gate ) . Proper shoe cabinet rack availability , Que management , automatic room freshners , fire extinguishers , infirmary , digital display boards in the respective languages giving authentic information of the respective buildings and knowledgeable recognised (government board approved) , educated local guides . To know the significance of old Lucknow and its rich history , visit must be made .
9. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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4.5 based on 2,583 reviews
A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway has been built in Dravidian style and is closed to non-Hindus.
Reviewed By EASWAR52 - Mumbai, India
This is one of the oldest temples in Trivandrum. It is very famous and powerful. One must spend considerable time here to have a glimpse of all the important places like, the main deity sree Padmanabhan, darshan of all other deities inside, visit around the premises full of sculptures etc A crowded temple with limited darshan timings and dress codes. A visit to this temple will certainly make you satisfied, fulfilled and happy. Many poojas are available here to suit varied prayers of devotees. Definitely a must see temple and land mark in Trivandrum.
10. Nalanda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By basabraychaudhuri - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
One of the oldest universities of the world. It was residential university. We can now see the ruins of the buildings. We feel proud about the old heritage of our great country by visiting this place .
