Other destinations

India has many outstanding landmarks and areas of outstanding beauty. Below is a list of nine of the most notable: 

Bodh Gaya — the place where the Buddha Sakyamuni attained enlightenment. 

Ellora/Ajanta — spectacular rock-cut cave monasteries and temples, holy place for the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. 

Goa — an east-west mix, beaches and syncretic culture. 

Golden Temple — Sikh holy site located in Amritsar 

Hampi — the awesome ruins of the empire of Vijayanagara 

Khajuraho — famed for its erotic sculptures 

Konark — Sun Temple, unique example of Kalingan Architecture, an UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Lake Palace — the Lake Palace of Octopussy fame, located in Udaipur 

Meenakshi Temple — a spectacular Hindu temple in Madurai 

Taj Mahal — the incomparable marble tomb in Agra 

Parasnath hillsA Holy Climb,Jerusalem to the Jains,