Top 10 World Heritage Sites to Visit with Deccan Odyssey

Deccan Odyssey is Asia's leading luxury train, which is always known for its best tourist destinations. It covers the top tourist destinations of India. Experiencing travel on Deccan Odyssey with all wellness and royal amenities will last forever. Why are people mostly attracted to Deccan Odyssey? It's the tourist destinations.

Here are the top world heritage sites that can be visited through Deccan Odyssey.

1. Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is the first world heritage site everyone knows in India. Agra, the city of love and architecture, is the place where the Taj Mahal is located. The beautiful white mausoleum of Mumtaz, built by Shah Jahan, is a great wonder in India. The intricate architectural styles on white marbles seek everyone attention towards it.

What to see in the Taj Mahal means the beautiful Mughal architectural style. And the interiors and exteriors of the Taj Mahal, with calligraphy and beautiful architectural carvings, stand as the major tourist attraction. The mosque in the Taj Mahal complex and the garden Mehtab Bagh are the major tourist attractions of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal during Full moon days receives a large number of people. Because the glory and charm of the Taj Mahal double during these days.

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• 7N/8D Delhi to Mumbai Indian Odyssey
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2. Amber Fort

Amer or Amber Fort in Jaipur is one of the hill fort monuments of Rajasthan. Amber Fort in Jaipur is a well-known tourist attraction for its historical background and architectural styles. The majestic fort on the Aravalli hills, with its imposing posture, looks very great and attractive with its architectural styles. The architectural styles of the fort reflect the perfect mix of Islamic and Rajput styles.

Amber Fort was built by Raja Man Singh. Later, the expansion of the fort was carried out by the next rulers. The major attractions of the fort are Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir, and Sukh Niwas. Apart from all, Sheesh Mahal is a great attraction for intricate mirror work and architectural styles. And the Maota Lake at the foothills of the fort and the greenery surrounding the fort create a peaceful and tranquil environment.

3. Ajanta Caves

Ajanta Caves are the best World Heritage site that can be seen through the Deccan Odyssey train. Near Aurangabad, the Ajanta Caves are located. These caves are known for intricate architectural styles, wall paintings, and other beautiful sculptural works. The total of 29 caves of Ajanta depicts the Buddhism morals and teachings. The history of these caves dates back to the 2nd Century BC and the 6th Century AD.

The carvings and sculptures of these caves promote Buddhism. Moreover, paintings of Ajanta depicting the life stories of Lord Buddha are a great attraction. And some other carvings of humans and animal figures, Yakshas, Kinnaras, Gandharvas, etc attracts tourists. The caves you shouldn't miss in Ajanta are Cave 1, 2, 16, and 17. These caves are known for beautiful architectural works.

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7N/8D Mumbai to Mumbai Maharashtra Splendor
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4. Ellora Caves

Another important World Heritage site close to Aurangabad is the Ellora Caves. Ellora Caves are known for their beautiful rock-cut temples, which date back from 350 to 700 AD. The 34 caves of Ellora were dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Every temple in the Ellora caves exhibits wonderful architectural styles.

The temples of the Ellora caves reflect Indian culture with beautiful architectural styles and carvings. And the sculptures of apsaras, motifs, trees, plants, tree nymphs, etc, stand as the best examples of architectural skills in Ellora. The Kailashnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the major attraction of the Ellora caves. The major caves that shouldn’t be missed in Ellora are Caves 1,2, 15, and 16. 

5. Ruins of Hampi

Hampi is the place where you can see numerous historical ruins of the Vijayanagar kingdom. Many historical monuments and temples of Hampi exhibit beautiful architectural styles. Even though the temples and monuments are ruined, they look pretty awesome and wonderful to see. The ruins of Hampi signify numerous invasions of Hampi in the olden days.

The monuments and temples that come under the ruins of Hampi are the Vijaya Vittala temple, Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Sri Virupaksha temple, Hanuman temple, Hemakuta Hill temple complex, Sasivekalu Ganesha temple, Queen’s Bath, and some ruins at the Tungabadra riverside. All these historical ruins of Hampi stun everyone with their attractions.

6. Ranthambore Fort and National Park

Ranthambore National Park is the best wildlife destination to visit through Deccan Odyssey. Ranthambore Fort and National Park are the best world heritage sites in Ranthambore to see. Ranthambore National Park is known for its great preserve of wildlife and mostly tigers. Here you can see tigers easily. And also, this national park is home to many endangered animal species also.

Wildlife attractions of Ranthambore are a leopard, wild boar, sloth bear, chital, and different species of birds, etc. And the Ranthambore Fort in the national park is another great attraction with ruined attractions. A view from the top of the fort is the best thing to do for the captivating views of Ranthambore National Park.

7. Old Goa

Velha Goa or Old Goa is a very popular World Heritage Site in Goa, known for many historical attractions and amusing places like beaches. In Goa, everyone suggests visiting Old Goa for its numerous tourist attractions. The tourist attractions to see in Old Goa are architectural attractions from olden days, churches, museums, and some other prominent tourist attractions.

Mainly, Old Goa is known for numerous churches from past days, and they are the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Church of St Francis of Assisi, Church of St Cajetan, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Museum of Christian Art, Archaeological Museum, Kristu Kala Mandir Art Gallery, etc. Several churches attract tourists to view. There is a lot to see and experience in Old Goa.

8. Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar is a wonderful heritage site in Jaipur which is renowned all over the world for its excellent architectural structures and scientific instruments. Jantar Mantar is a very important tourist destination that should be visited through Deccan Odyssey. What's the greatness of this place is its astronomical instruments.

The astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar calculate the movements of different celestial bodies and accurate time, etc. The major astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar are Vrihat Samrat Yantra, Laghu Samrat Yantra, Jaya Prakash Yantra, Digamsa, Ram Yantra, Chakra Yantra, Karnti Vritya, etc. The major attraction of Jantar Mantar is Vrihat Samrat Yantra, which is the largest one and calculates the accurate time.

9. Group of Monuments of Pattadakal

Pattadakal is also a remarkable place for numerous Hindu and Jain temples. The Chalukya dynasty constructed these temples between the 7th century and the 8th century. Every temple is known for its beautiful and intricate architectural styles. The group of monuments of Pattadakal is a great site for historians to see many architectural styles.

The most renowned architectural piece of Pattadakal is the Virupaksha temple, which is known for its beautiful architectural styles. And some other major attractions of Pattadakal are Papanatha temple, Jain Narayana temple, etc. However, for history buffs, the group of monuments of Pattadakal is a must-visit monument with the Deccan Odyssey.

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10. Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a great edifice in Delhi, which is a great architectural marvel. The nearby monuments and constructions around Qutub Minar are almost ruined, but the mighty and majestic Qutub Minar still stands with beautiful architectural styles. The major importance of this monument is the mosque at the foot of Qutub Minar. Because it is the first mosque built in India.

The five-story structure of Qutub Minar is a great wonder, with the use of red sandstone and white marble. The first three-story with red sandstone, and the two-story with white marble look very beautiful. And the fine carvings on the pillars are another great thing to experience at Qutub Minar. Also, the ruins near Qutub Minar are wonderful things to see.

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