India is the attraction of tourism with so many heritage and unparalleled destinations found over its topography. From east to west or north to south, wherever you move your sight you will find amazing destinations. Indian Government is also very progressive towards development and boosting tourism all over the country. In this direction, Govt has selected some of the iconic sites under Swacch tourist destinations that promote and attract more tourists to visit there. The sanitation and renovation efforts, development projects to boost connectivity will not only domestic tourists but International tourists as well. Among these ten destinations three are from Rajasthan while two are from Uttar Pradesh.
Here is the list of 10 Swachh Tourist destinations in India:
- Kumbhalgarh Fort,
- Jaisalmer Fort,
- Ramdevra- Rajasthan
- Banke Bihari temple,
- Agra Fort—Uttar Pradesh
- Rock Garden-Chandigarh
- Dal Lake- Srinagar
- Sanchi Stupa – Madhya Pradesh
- Ajanta caves-Maharashtra
- Sun Temple- Odisha
All above places are very beautiful and receive heavy footfall in respective tourist seasons. Improvement in facilities and cleanliness will give a boost to tourism at these places. So let’s have a look at sightseeing at these iconic places:
- Kumbhalgarh Fort- Kumbhalgarh is also known as fort city in Rajasthan nearby Udaipur and well connected to the other parts of Rajasthan by road. Best time to visit is September to march. The fort provides a good view of the countryside from the top. The place also has the honor of being the birthplace of great rajput warrior king Rana Pratap. The fort encloses many temples, palaces, gardens, and water storage facilities. Apart from the fort, Kumbhalgarh has many more sites for a tourist willing to explore. The Bada Mahal, halidghati, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary are other top attractions to visit here.
- Jaisalmer Fort- Jaisalmer fort houses museum, shops, restaurants, residential accommodations, hotels. The main attractions inside the fort are: Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples and the Laxminath temple. The fort is made as per the actual Rajasthan standards and feature a city against a red-and-yellow background. The fort looks golden in the early morning when the first rays of the sun reach the ground.
- Ramdevra- 12 kilometers from Pokhran on Jodhpur – Jaisalmer road, Ramdevra Temple is sacred to the folk deity of Rajasthan, Baba Ramdevji. The temple marks the eternal resting place of Baba Ramdevji, a saint of the 14th century who Hindus regard as the incarnation of Lord Krishna, while Muslims venerate him as Ramshah Pir. August and September are the best months when people visit the temple to attend Ramdevra Fair. Decorated toy horses are offered at this revered place of worship as the Baba liked riding horses.
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- Banke Bihari temple– A beautiful temple dedicated to lord Vishnu incarnation shree Krishna, is very famous for its religious importance as well beautiful premises. You can receive heavy rush any day you will reach there. Govt has put this place to do some cleaniness and arrangements so that people face less difficulty in darshan system of Banke bihari ji. The temple is in vrinadavn near to Mathura.
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- Agra Fort- Agra fort is highlight of Agra after wonderful Taj mahal. On visiting the Agra Fort, you will come across Diwan-i-Am or the Hall of Public Audience. This hall with numerous pillars is said to be erected by Shah Jahan in the year 1628. On heading little forward, you will see Royal Pavilions abounding in elegant mosques including Nagina Masjid and Mina Masjid, palaces like Macchi Bhavan, Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Shah Jahan Mahal and the Mina Bazaar. You can book Agra tour by tempo traveller for same day or 2 days trip.
You will get mesmerized by the intricate carvings and the pure marbles that are used in its making. Besides, the breathtaking views of the Yamuna River and Taj Mahal from the balconies of the pavilions will leave you absolutely impressed.
- Rock Garden- The Rock Garden is a massive open-air exhibition hall that displays sculptures made from urban and industrial wastes that have been designed and executed by Nek Chand, a former Road Inspector in Chandigarh and a must visit place in Chandigarh.
- Dal Lake– Dal Lake is enclosed by splendid Pir pranjal mountains and Mughal gardens and most popular attractions in Srinagar. Enjoy the shikara ride and houseboats travelling in the lake. This is the most favoured place for honeymoon couples.
- Sanchi Stupa– The great Stupa at Sanchi is the grand structures surrounded by the remains of smaller stupas, monasteries, and temples that were built as the religious community grew in the centuries after the site was founded. The gateways at the four cardinal points are the highlights of the structure, with a series of detailed carvings showing Buddhist symbols and important historical and religious scenes. It is glory of Madhya Pradesh that attracts numerous customers every year and best heritage site of India.
- Ajanta caves, Maharashtra- They are cut into the volcanic lava of the Deccan in the forest ravines of the Sahyadri Hills and are set in beautiful sylvan surroundings. These magnificent caves containing carvings that depict the life of Buddha, and their carvings and sculptures are considered to be the beginning of classical Indian art.
- Konark Sun temple, Odhisha– The Sun Temple at Konark, located on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture and art as revealed in its conception, scale and proportion, and in the sublime narrative strength of its sculptural embellishment. A masterpiece of creative genius in both conception and realisation, the temple represents a chariot of the Sun God, with twelve pairs of wheels drawn by seven horses evoking its movement across the heavens.
