{"id":2388,"date":"2019-11-22T12:59:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T12:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/?p=2388"},"modified":"2019-12-10T08:47:58","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T08:47:58","slug":"pacify-your-soul-while-experiencing-heritage-tours-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/pacify-your-soul-while-experiencing-heritage-tours-in-india","title":{"rendered":"Pacify Your Soul While Experiencing Heritage Tours in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India is renowned all over the world as a country with a rich cultural heritage. Its history is of nearly five thousand years or more. The introduction of modern India is, therefore, can be made as an essential tourist destination. By touring across India, tourists can know about various civilizations. Various spiritual leaders were born in India and India is also a place of birth of founders of many religions. Various travel buffs, scholars and historians across the world get lured to tour India because of its wealthy culture and mystic atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are several places in India renowned for heritage tours. Some of the best places for <strong>heritage tours in India<\/strong> are discussed as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bodhgaya, Bihar<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2401\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Temple-Bodhgaya-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mahabodhi temple\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Temple-Bodhgaya-3.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Temple-Bodhgaya-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Temple-Bodhgaya-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Temple-Bodhgaya-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bodhgaya is a very famous religious destination in India. Gautam Buddha, the founder of the popular religion Buddhism, came to Bodhgaya in the sixth century B.C. to attain Nirvana. The most famous tourist attraction in Bodhgaya is the <strong>Mahabodhi Temple<\/strong> which was built in the memory of Lord Buddha and is the holiest destination of <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/india-tour-packages\/buddha-land-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buddhist tour India<\/a><\/span>. Millions of people comprising of not only Buddhists but also people across other religions visit this temple and pay homage to Lord Buddha.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2402\" style=\"width: 942px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Mahabodhi Tree\" width=\"942\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Tree.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Tree-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabodhi-Tree-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mahabodhi Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This temple was built in and around 260 B.C. Inside the premises of the temple; there is a sacred <em><strong>Bodhi tree<\/strong><\/em>. Lord Buddha used to meditate here. In the third century B.C., Emperor Ashoka built a Buddha statue of polished sandstone in Buddha\u2019s place of meditation beside the Bodhi tree in the temple complex. It is believed that Buddha used to meditate in this temple premises almost continuously for a week without blinking his eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Time &amp; Entry Fee:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As per <strong>UNESCO<\/strong>, Mahabodhi Temple is a world heritage site. You can enter the temple premises without any fee. The visiting hours in the temple is from 5 A.M. till 9 P.M. You have permission for entry into the temple premises with a camera and Rs.20 will be charged for it and similarly if you enter with a video camera, Rs.300 will be charged. You can visit the meditation park inside temple premises from sunrise till sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/delight-your-spirits-with-buddhist-circuit-train-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Delight Your Spirits with Buddhist Circuit Train Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Taj Mahal, Agra<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2392\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Canva-Taj-Mahal-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"Tajmahal\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Canva-Taj-Mahal-in-India.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Canva-Taj-Mahal-in-India-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Canva-Taj-Mahal-in-India-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Canva-Taj-Mahal-in-India-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taj Mahal, the amazing mausoleum in Agra (India), one of the highlights of the worldwide architecture of all times.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Crown Palace, Taj Mahal, is in Agra and is renowned as the seventh wonder of the world. This monument is the grave of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan built this magnificent monument in the memory of his love Mumtaz. There is a famous story associated with the Taj Mahal construction. It is believed that Shah Jahan chopped the hands of his laborers so that they cannot rebuild a monument like this for others. Just behind the Taj Mahal flows the Yamuna river. The scenic beauty and the architecture of the Taj Mahal are stupendous. It is beyond human imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The historians, scholars, and archaeologists are mesmerized at its construction. They get highly impressed at the pattern of designing of the magnificent palace. A huge number of tourists daily visit this palatial heritage site. Taj Mahal is located in Agra which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and it is approximately 200 kilometers from the capital city New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Also, read:<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/historic-trip-taj-mahal-tour-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craving for a Historic Trip? Here\u2019s an Exclusive Taj Mahal Tour for You<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Suggested Tour:<\/strong><\/span> <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/india-tour-packages\/taj-mahal-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tajmahal Tour Package &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights )<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hampi, Karnataka<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2393\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hampi-Karnataka-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hampi Temple\" width=\"1100\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hampi-Karnataka-2.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hampi-Karnataka-2-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hampi-Karnataka-2-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hampi-Karnataka-2-1024x867.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hampi, Karnataka, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a destination for your heritage tours in India, never miss out on exploring the group of monuments at Hampi, Karnataka. Many Dravidian architecture temples were built at Hampi during the fifteenth century. Scholars, historians as well as architects found lots of interest in these architectures. In the year 1986, <strong>UNESCO declared this site as a World Heritage Site.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Travelers from all around the world get a glimpse of vast statues of gods throughout all temples at Hampi. The tourists can visit these monuments at Hampi right from the sunrise till the sunset in their Heritage Sites of <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">India Tour<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Entry Fee :<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Children up to 15 years are given free entry, whereas citizens of India and visitors from SAARC countries has an entry fee of Rs.10. Others can visit these monuments at an entry fee of Rs.250.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also, read:<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/top-20-places-to-visit-in-south-india-from-october-to-march\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2394\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x680.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Devi Jagdambi Temple, dedicated to Parvati, Western Temples of Khajuraho, India &#8211; UNESCO world heritage site, a popular tourist destination for tourists all over the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a part of the heritage tours in India, tourists must visit the Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh. During 1000 AD, the Khajuraho temples were built under the reigns of the Chandella dynasty. There are three prominent groups of temples in Khajuraho, and the divine interpretation of the Kamasutra carvings crafted in the temple walls are a treat for the eyes because of its artistic significance. The fantastic architecture and the beautiful temple art of the Khajuraho temple paved the way for <strong>UNESCO<\/strong> to name it a <strong>world heritage site<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2409\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Devi-Jagadambi-and-Chitragupta-Temple-Khajuraho-India-UNESCO-heritage-site.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Devi-Jagadambi-and-Chitragupta-Temple-Khajuraho-India-UNESCO-heritage-site.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Devi-Jagadambi-and-Chitragupta-Temple-Khajuraho-India-UNESCO-heritage-site-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Devi-Jagadambi-and-Chitragupta-Temple-Khajuraho-India-UNESCO-heritage-site-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Devi Jagadambi Temple &#8211; left and Chitragupta Temple, Western temples of Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho is a UNESCO world heritage site, popular for tourists all over the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The majority of the monuments in Khajuraho comprises of the usage of sandstone as the part of the monument construction. The monuments have huge windows through which fresh air and light can enter into the temples. There are entrance paths, halls, vestibule and a sanctum associated with each monument. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Khajuraho has three regions<\/strong>, namely, the eastern region, western region, and the southern region<\/em>. Lakshmana Temple, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath temple, etc. are found in the western region of Khajuraho. In the eastern part, Adinath temple, Brahma temple, etc. can be explored by the tourists. In the southern area of Khajuraho, the tourist can visit the Duladeo temple and the Chaturbhuj temple, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the <strong>first week of February<\/strong>, a dance festival is organized in Khajuraho every year, popularly known as the Khajuraho Dance Festival. The tourists can explore the various Indian traditions and cultures in these dance festivals through multiple forms of Indian classical dance.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also read:<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/khajuraho-temples-a-catalogue-of-desire-sex-spirituality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Khajuraho Temples \u2013 A Catalogue of Desire, Sex &amp; Spirituality<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ajanta, Ellora &amp; Elephanta Caves<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another heritage site the tourists can visit is by visiting Aurangabad in Maharashtra where they can find the fantastic Ajanta and Ellora caves. These caves are located in the Sahyadri hills. The Ajanta and Ellora caves shrines were created way back in second century B.C. by skilled artisans. The artisans crafted these shrines with their own hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2395\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ajanta-Caves-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ajanta-Caves-in-India.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ajanta-Caves-in-India-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ajanta-Caves-in-India-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ajanta-Caves-in-India-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ajanta caves near Aurangabad, Maharashtra state in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ellora has a total of 34 caves, and these caves comprise shrines depicting religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. There are 29 caves at Ajanta which symbolizes the religion Buddhism.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2397\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kailas-temple-in-Ellora-caves-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kailas-temple-in-Ellora-caves-in-India.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kailas-temple-in-Ellora-caves-in-India-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kailas-temple-in-Ellora-caves-in-India-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kailas-temple-in-Ellora-caves-in-India-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kailas temple in Ellora caves complex, Maharashtra state in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One more option is <strong>Elephanta Caves<\/strong> when it comes to caves in Maharashtra. Elephanta Caves have been declared as a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and the caves are devoted to and the Hindu Lord Shiva. You have to go via ferry, to reach the Elephanta Island, in order to visit the spiritual site of the caves.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2396\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elephanta-Caves-Mumbai-India.jpg\" alt=\"Elephanta Caves\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elephanta-Caves-Mumbai-India.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elephanta-Caves-Mumbai-India-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elephanta-Caves-Mumbai-India-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elephanta-Caves-Mumbai-India-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elephanta Caves historical architecture in Mumbai, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Suggested Tour:<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/india-tours\/ajanta-ellora-and-golden-triangle-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ajanta Ellora and Golden Triangle Tour<\/a> &#8211; (11 D \/ 10 Nights )<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monuments at Mahabalipuram<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2404\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabalipuram-shore-temple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabalipuram-shore-temple.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabalipuram-shore-temple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabalipuram-shore-temple-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabalipuram-shore-temple-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mahabalipuram, Tamilnadu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mahabalipuram is a place that you can visit, and it is famous for rock carvings and monolithic sculptures. UNESCO has also declared it as a World Heritage Site. The tourists can visit these heritage sites through the various well-known <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>India Tour operator<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. There are many more <em>India Tour operator<\/em> which provides tour packages, group tours, luxury tours, car hiring facilities with the driver, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also Read:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/top-20-places-to-visit-in-south-india-from-october-to-march\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Suggested Tour :<\/strong><\/span> <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/short-tour-packages\/southern-circuit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southern Circuit Tour &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights )<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rajasthan Heritage Sites<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2398\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2398\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nahargarh-Fort-in-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Nahargarh Fort\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nahargarh-Fort-in-sunset.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nahargarh-Fort-in-sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nahargarh-Fort-in-sunset-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nahargarh-Fort-in-sunset-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to the above-discussed heritage sites, as a part of a heritage tour, the tourists can also visit Rajasthan. The last visit for tourists exploring the rich heritage of India can be the visit to the various famous heritage sites in Rajasthan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To name a few, tourists can visit in Rajasthan, <em>the Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Jaipur, Jaisalmer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Keoladeo National Park, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and the City Palace, Udaipur.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2399 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Forts-and-Palaces-in-Rajasthan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Forts-and-Palaces-in-Rajasthan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Forts-and-Palaces-in-Rajasthan-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Forts-and-Palaces-in-Rajasthan-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Forts-and-Palaces-in-Rajasthan-1024x692.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Hence, Indian Tourists as well as the International Tourists, when on a mission to explore the rich cultural heritage of India, should visit all these important heritage sites in India which have been discussed above.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read More:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/finally-jaipur-gets-world-heritage-tag-by-unesco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finally Jaipur Gets the UNESCO World Heritage Tag, The Pink City of India<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can enjoy the Indian Heritages with special Luxury Trains also, <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Know more: <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurytrainsofindia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luxury Trains India &#8211; Idea of Exploring India&#8217;s Heritage<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/helpdesk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2259 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/book-now-button.png\" alt=\"book-now-button\" width=\"116\" height=\"42\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is renowned all over the world as a country with a rich cultural heritage. Its history is of nearly five thousand years or more. The introduction of modern India is, therefore, can be made as an essential tourist destination. By touring across India, tourists can know about various civilizations. Various spiritual leaders were born in India and India is also a place of birth of founders of many religions. Various travel buffs, scholars and historians across the world get lured to tour India because of its wealthy culture and mystic atmosphere.\u00a0 There are several places in India renowned for heritage tours. Some of the best places for heritage tours in India are discussed as follows: Bodhgaya, Bihar Bodhgaya is a very famous religious destination in India. Gautam Buddha, the founder of the popular religion Buddhism, came to Bodhgaya in the sixth century B.C. to attain Nirvana. The most famous tourist attraction in Bodhgaya is the Mahabodhi Temple which was built in the memory of Lord Buddha and is the holiest destination of Buddhist tour India. Millions of people comprising of not only Buddhists but also people across other religions visit this temple and pay homage to Lord Buddha. This temple was built in and around 260 B.C. Inside the premises of the temple; there is a sacred Bodhi tree. Lord Buddha used to meditate here. In the third century B.C., Emperor Ashoka built a Buddha statue of polished sandstone in Buddha\u2019s place of meditation beside the Bodhi tree in the temple complex. It is believed that Buddha used to meditate in this temple premises almost continuously for a week without blinking his eyes. Time &amp; Entry Fee:\u00a0 As per UNESCO, Mahabodhi Temple is a world heritage site. You can enter the temple premises without any fee. The visiting hours in the temple is from 5 A.M. till 9 P.M. You have permission for entry into the temple premises with a camera and Rs.20 will be charged for it and similarly if you enter with a video camera, Rs.300 will be charged. You can visit the meditation park inside temple premises from sunrise till sunset. Also Read: Delight Your Spirits with Buddhist Circuit Train Tour Taj Mahal, Agra The Crown Palace, Taj Mahal, is in Agra and is renowned as the seventh wonder of the world. This monument is the grave of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan built this magnificent monument in the memory of his love Mumtaz. There is a famous story associated with the Taj Mahal construction. It is believed that Shah Jahan chopped the hands of his laborers so that they cannot rebuild a monument like this for others. Just behind the Taj Mahal flows the Yamuna river. The scenic beauty and the architecture of the Taj Mahal are stupendous. It is beyond human imagination. The historians, scholars, and archaeologists are mesmerized at its construction. They get highly impressed at the pattern of designing of the magnificent palace. A huge number of tourists daily visit this palatial heritage site. Taj Mahal is located in Agra which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and it is approximately 200 kilometers from the capital city New Delhi. Also, read: Craving for a Historic Trip? Here\u2019s an Exclusive Taj Mahal Tour for You Suggested Tour: Tajmahal Tour Package &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights ) Hampi, Karnataka As a destination for your heritage tours in India, never miss out on exploring the group of monuments at Hampi, Karnataka. Many Dravidian architecture temples were built at Hampi during the fifteenth century. Scholars, historians as well as architects found lots of interest in these architectures. In the year 1986, UNESCO declared this site as a World Heritage Site.\u00a0 Travelers from all around the world get a glimpse of vast statues of gods throughout all temples at Hampi. The tourists can visit these monuments at Hampi right from the sunrise till the sunset in their Heritage Sites of India Tour. Entry Fee : Children up to 15 years are given free entry, whereas citizens of India and visitors from SAARC countries has an entry fee of Rs.10. Others can visit these monuments at an entry fee of Rs.250. Also, read: Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh As a part of the heritage tours in India, tourists must visit the Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh. During 1000 AD, the Khajuraho temples were built under the reigns of the Chandella dynasty. There are three prominent groups of temples in Khajuraho, and the divine interpretation of the Kamasutra carvings crafted in the temple walls are a treat for the eyes because of its artistic significance. The fantastic architecture and the beautiful temple art of the Khajuraho temple paved the way for UNESCO to name it a world heritage site.\u00a0 The majority of the monuments in Khajuraho comprises of the usage of sandstone as the part of the monument construction. The monuments have huge windows through which fresh air and light can enter into the temples. There are entrance paths, halls, vestibule and a sanctum associated with each monument. Khajuraho has three regions, namely, the eastern region, western region, and the southern region. Lakshmana Temple, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath temple, etc. are found in the western region of Khajuraho. In the eastern part, Adinath temple, Brahma temple, etc. can be explored by the tourists. In the southern area of Khajuraho, the tourist can visit the Duladeo temple and the Chaturbhuj temple, etc. In the first week of February, a dance festival is organized in Khajuraho every year, popularly known as the Khajuraho Dance Festival. The tourists can explore the various Indian traditions and cultures in these dance festivals through multiple forms of Indian classical dance. Also read: Khajuraho Temples \u2013 A Catalogue of Desire, Sex &amp; Spirituality Ajanta, Ellora &amp; Elephanta Caves Another heritage site the tourists can visit is by visiting Aurangabad in Maharashtra where they can find the fantastic Ajanta and Ellora caves. These caves are located in the Sahyadri hills. The Ajanta and Ellora caves shrines were created way back in second century B.C. by skilled artisans. The artisans crafted these shrines with their own hands.\u00a0 Ellora has a total of 34 caves, and these caves comprise shrines depicting religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. There are 29 caves at Ajanta which symbolizes the religion Buddhism. One more option is Elephanta Caves when it comes to caves in Maharashtra. Elephanta Caves have been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the caves are devoted to and the Hindu Lord Shiva. You have to go via ferry, to reach the Elephanta Island, in order to visit the spiritual site of the caves. Suggested Tour: Ajanta Ellora and Golden Triangle Tour &#8211; (11 D \/ 10 Nights ) Monuments at Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram is a place that you can visit, and it is famous for rock carvings and monolithic sculptures. UNESCO has also declared it as a World Heritage Site. The tourists can visit these heritage sites through the various well-known India Tour operator. There are many more India Tour operator which provides tour packages, group tours, luxury tours, car hiring facilities with the driver, etc.\u00a0 Also Read: Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March Suggested Tour : Southern Circuit Tour &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights ) Rajasthan Heritage Sites In addition to the above-discussed heritage sites, as a part of a heritage tour, the tourists can also visit Rajasthan. The last visit for tourists exploring the rich heritage of India can be the visit to the various famous heritage sites in Rajasthan. To name a few, tourists can visit in Rajasthan, the Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Jaipur, Jaisalmer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Keoladeo National Park, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and the City Palace, Udaipur.\u00a0 Hence, Indian Tourists as well as the International Tourists, when on a mission to explore the rich cultural heritage of India, should visit all these important heritage sites in India which have been discussed above. Read More: Finally Jaipur Gets the UNESCO World Heritage Tag, The Pink City of India You can enjoy the Indian Heritages with special Luxury Trains also, Know more: Luxury Trains India &#8211; Idea of Exploring India&#8217;s Heritage &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2393,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[167,2,208,25,207],"tags":[305,301,307,306,303,300,304,308,47,302,162,210],"class_list":["post-2388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buddhist-tour","category-culture-heritage","category-heritage-place-india","category-india-travel","category-world-heritage-place","tag-ajanta-caves","tag-bodhgaya","tag-elephanta-caves","tag-ellora-caves","tag-hampi","tag-heritage-sites-in-india","tag-khajuraho-temple","tag-mahabalipuram","tag-rajasthan-forts","tag-taj-mahal","tag-unesco-world-heritage-sites","tag-world-heritage-place"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Pacify Your Soul While Experiencing Heritage Tours in India - India Tourism Guide &amp; Travel News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/pacify-your-soul-while-experiencing-heritage-tours-in-india\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pacify Your Soul While Experiencing Heritage Tours in India - India Tourism Guide &amp; Travel News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"India is renowned all over the world as a country with a rich cultural heritage. Its history is of nearly five thousand years or more. The introduction of modern India is, therefore, can be made as an essential tourist destination. By touring across India, tourists can know about various civilizations. Various spiritual leaders were born in India and India is also a place of birth of founders of many religions. Various travel buffs, scholars and historians across the world get lured to tour India because of its wealthy culture and mystic atmosphere.\u00a0 There are several places in India renowned for heritage tours. Some of the best places for heritage tours in India are discussed as follows: Bodhgaya, Bihar Bodhgaya is a very famous religious destination in India. Gautam Buddha, the founder of the popular religion Buddhism, came to Bodhgaya in the sixth century B.C. to attain Nirvana. The most famous tourist attraction in Bodhgaya is the Mahabodhi Temple which was built in the memory of Lord Buddha and is the holiest destination of Buddhist tour India. Millions of people comprising of not only Buddhists but also people across other religions visit this temple and pay homage to Lord Buddha. This temple was built in and around 260 B.C. Inside the premises of the temple; there is a sacred Bodhi tree. Lord Buddha used to meditate here. In the third century B.C., Emperor Ashoka built a Buddha statue of polished sandstone in Buddha\u2019s place of meditation beside the Bodhi tree in the temple complex. It is believed that Buddha used to meditate in this temple premises almost continuously for a week without blinking his eyes. Time &amp; Entry Fee:\u00a0 As per UNESCO, Mahabodhi Temple is a world heritage site. You can enter the temple premises without any fee. The visiting hours in the temple is from 5 A.M. till 9 P.M. You have permission for entry into the temple premises with a camera and Rs.20 will be charged for it and similarly if you enter with a video camera, Rs.300 will be charged. You can visit the meditation park inside temple premises from sunrise till sunset. Also Read: Delight Your Spirits with Buddhist Circuit Train Tour Taj Mahal, Agra The Crown Palace, Taj Mahal, is in Agra and is renowned as the seventh wonder of the world. This monument is the grave of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan built this magnificent monument in the memory of his love Mumtaz. There is a famous story associated with the Taj Mahal construction. It is believed that Shah Jahan chopped the hands of his laborers so that they cannot rebuild a monument like this for others. Just behind the Taj Mahal flows the Yamuna river. The scenic beauty and the architecture of the Taj Mahal are stupendous. It is beyond human imagination. The historians, scholars, and archaeologists are mesmerized at its construction. They get highly impressed at the pattern of designing of the magnificent palace. A huge number of tourists daily visit this palatial heritage site. Taj Mahal is located in Agra which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and it is approximately 200 kilometers from the capital city New Delhi. Also, read: Craving for a Historic Trip? Here\u2019s an Exclusive Taj Mahal Tour for You Suggested Tour: Tajmahal Tour Package &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights ) Hampi, Karnataka As a destination for your heritage tours in India, never miss out on exploring the group of monuments at Hampi, Karnataka. Many Dravidian architecture temples were built at Hampi during the fifteenth century. Scholars, historians as well as architects found lots of interest in these architectures. In the year 1986, UNESCO declared this site as a World Heritage Site.\u00a0 Travelers from all around the world get a glimpse of vast statues of gods throughout all temples at Hampi. The tourists can visit these monuments at Hampi right from the sunrise till the sunset in their Heritage Sites of India Tour. Entry Fee : Children up to 15 years are given free entry, whereas citizens of India and visitors from SAARC countries has an entry fee of Rs.10. Others can visit these monuments at an entry fee of Rs.250. Also, read: Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh As a part of the heritage tours in India, tourists must visit the Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh. During 1000 AD, the Khajuraho temples were built under the reigns of the Chandella dynasty. There are three prominent groups of temples in Khajuraho, and the divine interpretation of the Kamasutra carvings crafted in the temple walls are a treat for the eyes because of its artistic significance. The fantastic architecture and the beautiful temple art of the Khajuraho temple paved the way for UNESCO to name it a world heritage site.\u00a0 The majority of the monuments in Khajuraho comprises of the usage of sandstone as the part of the monument construction. The monuments have huge windows through which fresh air and light can enter into the temples. There are entrance paths, halls, vestibule and a sanctum associated with each monument. Khajuraho has three regions, namely, the eastern region, western region, and the southern region. Lakshmana Temple, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath temple, etc. are found in the western region of Khajuraho. In the eastern part, Adinath temple, Brahma temple, etc. can be explored by the tourists. In the southern area of Khajuraho, the tourist can visit the Duladeo temple and the Chaturbhuj temple, etc. In the first week of February, a dance festival is organized in Khajuraho every year, popularly known as the Khajuraho Dance Festival. The tourists can explore the various Indian traditions and cultures in these dance festivals through multiple forms of Indian classical dance. Also read: Khajuraho Temples \u2013 A Catalogue of Desire, Sex &amp; Spirituality Ajanta, Ellora &amp; Elephanta Caves Another heritage site the tourists can visit is by visiting Aurangabad in Maharashtra where they can find the fantastic Ajanta and Ellora caves. These caves are located in the Sahyadri hills. The Ajanta and Ellora caves shrines were created way back in second century B.C. by skilled artisans. The artisans crafted these shrines with their own hands.\u00a0 Ellora has a total of 34 caves, and these caves comprise shrines depicting religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. There are 29 caves at Ajanta which symbolizes the religion Buddhism. One more option is Elephanta Caves when it comes to caves in Maharashtra. Elephanta Caves have been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the caves are devoted to and the Hindu Lord Shiva. You have to go via ferry, to reach the Elephanta Island, in order to visit the spiritual site of the caves. Suggested Tour: Ajanta Ellora and Golden Triangle Tour &#8211; (11 D \/ 10 Nights ) Monuments at Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram is a place that you can visit, and it is famous for rock carvings and monolithic sculptures. UNESCO has also declared it as a World Heritage Site. The tourists can visit these heritage sites through the various well-known India Tour operator. There are many more India Tour operator which provides tour packages, group tours, luxury tours, car hiring facilities with the driver, etc.\u00a0 Also Read: Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March Suggested Tour : Southern Circuit Tour &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights ) Rajasthan Heritage Sites In addition to the above-discussed heritage sites, as a part of a heritage tour, the tourists can also visit Rajasthan. The last visit for tourists exploring the rich heritage of India can be the visit to the various famous heritage sites in Rajasthan. To name a few, tourists can visit in Rajasthan, the Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Jaipur, Jaisalmer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Keoladeo National Park, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and the City Palace, Udaipur.\u00a0 Hence, Indian Tourists as well as the International Tourists, when on a mission to explore the rich cultural heritage of India, should visit all these important heritage sites in India which have been discussed above. 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Its history is of nearly five thousand years or more. The introduction of modern India is, therefore, can be made as an essential tourist destination. By touring across India, tourists can know about various civilizations. Various spiritual leaders were born in India and India is also a place of birth of founders of many religions. Various travel buffs, scholars and historians across the world get lured to tour India because of its wealthy culture and mystic atmosphere.\u00a0 There are several places in India renowned for heritage tours. Some of the best places for heritage tours in India are discussed as follows: Bodhgaya, Bihar Bodhgaya is a very famous religious destination in India. Gautam Buddha, the founder of the popular religion Buddhism, came to Bodhgaya in the sixth century B.C. to attain Nirvana. The most famous tourist attraction in Bodhgaya is the Mahabodhi Temple which was built in the memory of Lord Buddha and is the holiest destination of Buddhist tour India. Millions of people comprising of not only Buddhists but also people across other religions visit this temple and pay homage to Lord Buddha. This temple was built in and around 260 B.C. Inside the premises of the temple; there is a sacred Bodhi tree. Lord Buddha used to meditate here. In the third century B.C., Emperor Ashoka built a Buddha statue of polished sandstone in Buddha\u2019s place of meditation beside the Bodhi tree in the temple complex. It is believed that Buddha used to meditate in this temple premises almost continuously for a week without blinking his eyes. Time &amp; Entry Fee:\u00a0 As per UNESCO, Mahabodhi Temple is a world heritage site. You can enter the temple premises without any fee. The visiting hours in the temple is from 5 A.M. till 9 P.M. You have permission for entry into the temple premises with a camera and Rs.20 will be charged for it and similarly if you enter with a video camera, Rs.300 will be charged. You can visit the meditation park inside temple premises from sunrise till sunset. Also Read: Delight Your Spirits with Buddhist Circuit Train Tour Taj Mahal, Agra The Crown Palace, Taj Mahal, is in Agra and is renowned as the seventh wonder of the world. This monument is the grave of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan built this magnificent monument in the memory of his love Mumtaz. There is a famous story associated with the Taj Mahal construction. It is believed that Shah Jahan chopped the hands of his laborers so that they cannot rebuild a monument like this for others. Just behind the Taj Mahal flows the Yamuna river. The scenic beauty and the architecture of the Taj Mahal are stupendous. It is beyond human imagination. The historians, scholars, and archaeologists are mesmerized at its construction. They get highly impressed at the pattern of designing of the magnificent palace. A huge number of tourists daily visit this palatial heritage site. Taj Mahal is located in Agra which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and it is approximately 200 kilometers from the capital city New Delhi. Also, read: Craving for a Historic Trip? Here\u2019s an Exclusive Taj Mahal Tour for You Suggested Tour: Tajmahal Tour Package &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights ) Hampi, Karnataka As a destination for your heritage tours in India, never miss out on exploring the group of monuments at Hampi, Karnataka. Many Dravidian architecture temples were built at Hampi during the fifteenth century. Scholars, historians as well as architects found lots of interest in these architectures. In the year 1986, UNESCO declared this site as a World Heritage Site.\u00a0 Travelers from all around the world get a glimpse of vast statues of gods throughout all temples at Hampi. The tourists can visit these monuments at Hampi right from the sunrise till the sunset in their Heritage Sites of India Tour. Entry Fee : Children up to 15 years are given free entry, whereas citizens of India and visitors from SAARC countries has an entry fee of Rs.10. Others can visit these monuments at an entry fee of Rs.250. Also, read: Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh As a part of the heritage tours in India, tourists must visit the Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh. During 1000 AD, the Khajuraho temples were built under the reigns of the Chandella dynasty. There are three prominent groups of temples in Khajuraho, and the divine interpretation of the Kamasutra carvings crafted in the temple walls are a treat for the eyes because of its artistic significance. The fantastic architecture and the beautiful temple art of the Khajuraho temple paved the way for UNESCO to name it a world heritage site.\u00a0 The majority of the monuments in Khajuraho comprises of the usage of sandstone as the part of the monument construction. The monuments have huge windows through which fresh air and light can enter into the temples. There are entrance paths, halls, vestibule and a sanctum associated with each monument. Khajuraho has three regions, namely, the eastern region, western region, and the southern region. Lakshmana Temple, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath temple, etc. are found in the western region of Khajuraho. In the eastern part, Adinath temple, Brahma temple, etc. can be explored by the tourists. In the southern area of Khajuraho, the tourist can visit the Duladeo temple and the Chaturbhuj temple, etc. In the first week of February, a dance festival is organized in Khajuraho every year, popularly known as the Khajuraho Dance Festival. The tourists can explore the various Indian traditions and cultures in these dance festivals through multiple forms of Indian classical dance. Also read: Khajuraho Temples \u2013 A Catalogue of Desire, Sex &amp; Spirituality Ajanta, Ellora &amp; Elephanta Caves Another heritage site the tourists can visit is by visiting Aurangabad in Maharashtra where they can find the fantastic Ajanta and Ellora caves. These caves are located in the Sahyadri hills. The Ajanta and Ellora caves shrines were created way back in second century B.C. by skilled artisans. The artisans crafted these shrines with their own hands.\u00a0 Ellora has a total of 34 caves, and these caves comprise shrines depicting religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. There are 29 caves at Ajanta which symbolizes the religion Buddhism. One more option is Elephanta Caves when it comes to caves in Maharashtra. Elephanta Caves have been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the caves are devoted to and the Hindu Lord Shiva. You have to go via ferry, to reach the Elephanta Island, in order to visit the spiritual site of the caves. Suggested Tour: Ajanta Ellora and Golden Triangle Tour &#8211; (11 D \/ 10 Nights ) Monuments at Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram is a place that you can visit, and it is famous for rock carvings and monolithic sculptures. UNESCO has also declared it as a World Heritage Site. The tourists can visit these heritage sites through the various well-known India Tour operator. There are many more India Tour operator which provides tour packages, group tours, luxury tours, car hiring facilities with the driver, etc.\u00a0 Also Read: Top 20 Places to Visit in South India from October to March Suggested Tour : Southern Circuit Tour &#8211; ( 4 D \/ 3 Nights ) Rajasthan Heritage Sites In addition to the above-discussed heritage sites, as a part of a heritage tour, the tourists can also visit Rajasthan. The last visit for tourists exploring the rich heritage of India can be the visit to the various famous heritage sites in Rajasthan. To name a few, tourists can visit in Rajasthan, the Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Jaipur, Jaisalmer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Keoladeo National Park, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort and the City Palace, Udaipur.\u00a0 Hence, Indian Tourists as well as the International Tourists, when on a mission to explore the rich cultural heritage of India, should visit all these important heritage sites in India which have been discussed above. Read More: Finally Jaipur Gets the UNESCO World Heritage Tag, The Pink City of India You can enjoy the Indian Heritages with special Luxury Trains also, Know more: Luxury Trains India &#8211; Idea of Exploring India&#8217;s Heritage &nbsp; &nbsp;","og_url":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/pacify-your-soul-while-experiencing-heritage-tours-in-india","og_site_name":"India Tourism Guide &amp; Travel News","article_published_time":"2019-11-22T12:59:53+00:00","article_modified_time":"2019-12-10T08:47:58+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1100,"height":931,"url":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hampi-Karnataka-2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Pooja","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Pooja","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/pacify-your-soul-while-experiencing-heritage-tours-in-india","url":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/pacify-your-soul-while-experiencing-heritage-tours-in-india","name":"Pacify Your Soul While Experiencing Heritage Tours in India - India Tourism Guide &amp; 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