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Heritage Tourism in India
 The glorious past of India has ensured that the present
and subsequent generations have plenty of historical and
cultural heritage to be proud of. The fascinating
monuments and heritage sites in the country stand quietly
today to retell their story of joy, sorrow, courage and
sacrifice before you. Each of the story is so enchanting
and singular that you will be left asking for more at the
end of each narration.
For centuries, people migrating into the rich country,
India, with their respective culture and tradition and
later mixing with the rituals of the Indians have given
birth to a new colour of heritage and culture. This
amalgamation of culture have slowly but gradually have
enriched the values and faiths of the Indians even further
with each sun rise and sun set in the sky. The host
country welcomed this huge change with open arms as a
result of which the flavour of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam,
Jainism and Christianity floats in the atmosphere of India
making it one of the largest secular country of the world
where Diwali, Christmas, Eid and Buddha Jayanti are
celebrated with equal enthusiasm and exuberance.
As one turns the pages of history, the rich heritage of
India comes alive with all its fragrance and colour which
are still breathing in the heritage forts, palaces,
temples and monuments fringed in each and every corner of
this multi facet country, India. The splendid
architecture, minutely carved motifs, embellished facades
of the heritage monuments narrate the immense skill of the
craftsmen of the yore which have been fascinating the
world for many centuries. If you start counting , you may
fail to accommodate all the heritage sites of India in
your fingers which have evolved with the passage of time.
UNESCO has come up with the mission to protect these
treasures which are the finest gifts to world from India
so that generations to come feel them as fortunate as we
consider ourselves after acquainting with these incredible
Indian heritage sites. Be it the exquisite marble inlay
work of the Taj Mahal or the titillating sculptures of the
Khajuraho Temples or the excellent fusion of science and
art in Konark Sun Temple, Indian heritage sites are the
manifests to the extremely rich heritage of India.
The number of important monuments and sites in India is so
great that a single tour to discover the multifarious
facets of its wonderful heritage is not enough.
Nevertheless, it will give you an admirable glimpse into
the Indian history and heritage. At the end of your trip,
you will surely develop a huge respect for the Indian
heritage while craving for more such tour in the near
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