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The most beautiful places in northern India

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The most beautiful places in northern India
Inserted: 27.07.2018
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North India offers great architectural jewels and mountain scenery. Come and see the most beautiful places you can see and visit there

1.
Taj Mahal

Symbol of India

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| Altitude: 165 m / 541 ft

The Taj Mahal is the most famous building of India. It is a monumental tomb located in Agra. The Taj Mahal among to the so-called new wonders of the world continue reading

2.
Pangong tso lake

Most beautiful lake in India

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| Altitude: 4 250 m / 13 944 ft

On the border between India (Ladakh) and China (Tibet), is very beautiful Lake Pangong Tso (4250 m n. M.). It has a very unique shape: is 134 kilometers long and only 4 km wide. For tourists it is easily accessible from the Indian side. To the south, it is bordered by a high glaciated mountain range, and the mountains are on the north too continue reading

3.
Tso Moriri Lake

Beautiful lake on Changtang plateau

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| Altitude: 4 522 m / 14 836 ft

Lake Tso Moriri (4,527m asl) is a large lake on the Changtang plateau stretching from Tibet to Ladakh. The lake is surrounded by six thousander peaks, such as Lungser Kangri (6,666m asl) continue reading

4.
Parkachik la pass

The most beautiful view of Nun and Kun

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| Altitude: 4 000 m / 13 123 ft

Directly above the mighty bend of the Suru River is one of the most beautiful prospects which Ladakh offers. This is amazing view of the monumental pyramid of the Nun Mountain. In addition, neither the views downhill, nor the Suru valley are to be missed. continue reading

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Amer Palace

Monumental building near Jaipur

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| Altitude: 473 m / 1 552 ft

Amer (sometimes written as Amber) is not only a city, but also a monumental palace and above it a rising fortress. It is one of Rajasthan's most significant monuments in India continue reading

6.
Indus River

Lion River

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| Altitude: 5 600 m / 18 373 ft

The Indus River is one of the most important Asian rivers. Its spring is located only a few kilometers from the sacred Kailash Mountain at an altitude of 5,600 meters. From Tibet it goes further to Ladakh. Then it flows further westward to Pakistan, which is the main river. It flows into the Arabian Sea continue reading

7.
Hawa Mahal Palace

The jewel in Jaipur

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| Altitude: 443 m / 1 453 ft

Hawa Mahal Palace is one of India's most famous buildings. You will find it in the „Pink City“ of Jaipur, the capital of the desert state of Rajasthan. The palace itself was exhibited for women from royal families. continue reading

8.
Suru Valley

The most beautiful valley in Ladakh

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| Altitude: 3 183 m / 10 443 ft

The valley of the Sur River is considered to be the most beautiful valley of the whole area of Ladakh. It is mainly due to fairy-tale scenery of green fields in contrast to the glacial Himalayan shields. The whole valley is dominated by the Nun. continue reading

9.
Golden Temple

The centerpiece of the world for Sikhs

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| Altitude: 233 m / 764 ft

The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the most sacred building for the Sikh religion. It is located at the west end of India near Pakistan continue reading

10.
Zoji la Pass

The toughest pass on the way to Ladakh

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| Altitude: 3 528 m / 11 575 ft

If you are traveling to Ladakh from Kashmir or vice versa, you will have to crossed the Zoji la pass (3,528 meters asl). The pass is renowned for its vast amount of snow, frequent landslides and breathtaking views of the valley. Rough is mainly part of the Kashmir side of the road. continue reading

11.
Dal Lake

The most famous lake in Kashmir

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| Altitude: 1 581 m / 5 187 ft

Kashmir is famous for its magnificent mountain lakes. The largest and most famous Dal Lake is located within Srinagar. It is famous mainly due to its picturesque hausbots. In the surroundings there are also beautiful Mughal gardens. continue reading

12.
Thiksey Gompa Monastery

The most famous monastery in Ladakh

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| Altitude: 3 312 m / 10 866 ft

Ladakh is renowned for its beautiful Buddhist monasteries. Probably the most well-known and the most visited of them is in Thiksey. On the one hand, it looks like a small Potala, and there is also a huge statue of Buddha. In addition, the views from the roof top to the Indu Valley are breathtaking continue reading

13.
Red Fort in Agra

Massive fort in the city center

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| Altitude: 181 m / 594 ft

At Agra you will find one of the largest fortresses in the whole of India. Due to its importance, it was also on UNESCO's list. The most beautiful and well-known view of the fortress is right from its entrance gate, where you will be captured by massive defensive bastions. continue reading

14.
Markha valley

Ladakh Trek Classics

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| Altitude: 3 436 m / 11 273 ft

In the beautiful Markha River valley, leads perhaps the most famous trek of the entire Ladakh. You will see sharp rocks, original villages and six thousand high mountains. Walking through the Markha valley is one of the unforgettable experiences in Ladakh. continue reading

15.
Zanskar Canyon

The rocky wilderness

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| Altitude: 3 170 m / 10 400 ft

      One of the wildest canyons in the Himalayas is the one along the river Zanskar, the largest tributary of the Indus in Ladakh. Above the river rise and steep rocky hillsides and over the summer it is impassable. In winter you can go through across the ice under the famous trek chadar. continue reading

16.
Humayun's tomb

The most beautiful tomb in Delhi

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| Altitude: 218 m / 715 ft

The most beautiful buildings in Delhi is the monumental Humayun's tomb. Outside, you will find two more smaller tombs in the surrounding pleasant gardens continue reading

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Akshardham Temple

The largest temple in Delhi

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| Altitude: 202 m / 663 ft

One of the newest major attractions in Delhi is the monumental Akshardham Temple. It was only built in 2005, but its architecture is really impressive. The only thing that will you no mind is forbidden of take pictures inside. continue reading

18.
Stok Kangri

Famous mountain near Leh

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| Altitude: 6 153 m / 20 187 ft

Stok Kangri (6 153m above sea level) is perhaps the most famous, though not the highest, mountain of Ladakh. It's not only because of the beautiful view from Leh on it, but also because it is a relatively light six-thousander. continue reading

19.
Red Fort

The famous fortress of the Mughal sovereigns

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| Altitude: 217 m / 712 ft

The castle and palace in one was the Red Fortress for the Mughal rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, along with the Jama Mosque, it is one of the most visited sights in downtown of Delhi continue reading

20.
Jama Masjid

The most important mosque in India

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| Altitude: 220 m / 722 ft

One of the most beautiful Mughal era mosques is located right in the center of historic Delhi. It is Jama Mosque (Friday). It is one of the city's most significant monuments. continue reading

21.
Fatehpur Sikri

City with amazing Mughal monuments

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| Altitude: 214 m / 702 ft

Fatehpur Sikri was the seat of the city of the feared Mughal ruler, Akbar the Great. Here you will find a grand Friday mosque and Panch Mahal Palace. Part of the monuments have survived only in the ruins continue reading

22.
Taglang la Pass

The highest point of the road Manali-Leh

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| Altitude: 5 328 m / 17 480 ft

Taglang la Pass (5 328 m asl) belongs among the three highest accessible road passes in Ladakh. It is also the highest point of the famous Himalayan road from Leh to Manali. continue reading

23.
Manikarnika ghat Váránasí

Famous place in Varanasi

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| Altitude: 73 m / 240 ft

There is probably no more famous place in Varanasias than the Manikarnika ghat. Through the whole day the boundaries of wood are built and the dead are burned. The special atmosphere here is mainly in the evening. continue reading

24.
Tomb of Safdarjung

Beautiful mausoleum

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| Altitude: 215 m / 705 ft

Among the most beautiful Mughal buildings you can find in New Delhi are definitely the Mausoleum of Safdarjung. Together with other important graves in the city is located south of the center continue reading

25.
Jal Mahal Palce

Water Palace

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| Altitude: 411 m / 1 348 ft

Near Jaipur you will find the interesting Jal Mahal palace. This palace is built right in the middle of Lake Man Sagar. It was built in Maharaja in the 18th century. Now it's a favorite tourist destination. continue reading

26.
Kang Yatse

The Queen of Zanskar

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| Altitude: 6 401 m / 21 001 ft

Kang Yatse (6,401m asl) / sometimes written as Kang Yisay / is probably the second most famous mountain in Ladakh after Stok Kangri. Trekkers enjoy the view of it, especially during the famous Markha Trek. Its pre-top, ca. 6,200 meters above sea level, is relatively easy to ascent, so it belongs to the targets for collectors of six thousand „tourist“ dimensions. continue reading

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