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Historical Tours: Exploring the Insight History of India

Written by Harren Lee

Topic: TravelPublished February 22, 2011
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India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most profound events in the past and every event has an impact of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, philosophy and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore its history. Historical tours in India provide everything, which a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore the different important phases of Indian history.

Historical tours of India generally comprised of four phases: ancient, medieval, modern India and contemporary India. Historical Travel packages take you to the top destinations of India including Aurangabad, Mumbai, Ajanta, Bhopal, Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Gwalior, Orcha and many more. Each destination has its own impact on the history and heritage of the country. Some of the Historical travel packages are:

Forts and Palaces

The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy at bay and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.

India Heritage Tours

The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to familiarize Indians as well tourists from all around the world with the rich Indian legacy. The heritage of the country can be explored by its ancient land, which is an eloquent witness to the spirit of a continuing civilization for at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, golden triangle, forts and palaces, splendid Gujarat, etc.

Rajasthan Historical Tours

Rajasthan is one of the most famous tourist destinations and the prime reason behind this is the royal heritage and traditional culture of Rajasthan. The major cities of Rajasthan such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur mesmerize tourists who are engrossed to learn about India’s rich history.

South India Historical Tours

The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.

Today tourism is flourishing and historical tours India provide you the best opportunity to view the existence of the fascinating historical monuments, resplendent palaces, varied culture and traditions of the numerous destinations in India.

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The Harren is a full time writer and an expert in traveling when it comes to vacations in India. His articles offer practical information about various tour options available in India. The harren’s niche include India tours, historical tours of India, group holidays, Himalayan adventures and North India travel among others.