Introduction of self-help tour in India

There must be many friends going to india tourism. Today, Bian Xiao will tell you some travel guides about India. You can look at the relevant information when you go. This guide is more detailed and will be helpful for your trip.

What are the interesting tourist projects in India? It is roughly divided into three parts.

1. First, the castle cemetery, which is famous for the Red Fort, Humayun Mausoleum and Taj Mahal, represents the highest level of Indian architectural art; Rajgat is the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of India.

2. Followed by India's ancient Buddhist holy land. India is the birthplace of Buddhism, and there are many Buddhist relics. Liuguyuan is the place where Sakyamuni climbed Bolin in his early days. Naga's residence is where the Buddha died. Other famous places are Wangshe City and Nalantuo Temple.

Finally, visit the grottoes and temples in India, where there are many colorful Buddhist statues, sculptures and paintings, which is an excellent place to study ancient Indian culture and art.

India is a country that I visit every year. From 16 to now, I have also summarized a route to share with sweet potatoes interested in India.

New Delhi scenic spot

Delhi: This ancient capital with a history of 5,000 years is located on the Yamuna River, the holy river. As the capital of India, the streets are orderly and uniform, and it is a beautiful city; Three distinct styles, such as the vibrant old Delhi and the laid-back suburbs, make New Delhi more visible.

India Gate: (Delhi) is located in Rajpat, tel: 193 1.

Built in 1860, it was originally an all-India war monument. This monument was originally built to commemorate 82,000 people who fought for British India in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Arab War.

A soldier, and later this monument became a memorial to all the soldiers who died for India. 1 is often regarded as the reconstruction of the Arc de Triomphe, because it is magnificent and the arch shape is similar to that of the French Arc de Triomphe.

RashtrapatiBhavan Presidential Palace: The Presidential Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in India and is now the official residence of the President of India. Deputy King of India comes from 1858.

The highest official established in India after the Queen of England ruled India directly in 2006. This place is also the designer Edwin?

The works of Sir Lucian. In the design, Ruqin not only adopted the western architectural style, but also integrated Mughal and Indian local styles into it, forming a unique presidential temperament.

La Jagat

Located on the Yamuna River east of the Indian capital New Delhi, it is the place where Gandhi's body was incinerated. Gandhi is an outstanding politician in modern Indian history. He fought for India's independence and opposed British colonial rule all his life, and was honored as the "father of the country" by Indians. All foreign leaders visiting India will pay tribute to Raj Ghat and lay a wreath. Some people even planted evergreen trees in the south gate of the cemetery to show their respect for Gandhi. Visitors to New Delhi are also willing to pay their respects here.

Agra

Humayong Mausoleum

Humayun: Built in 1556, it is the cemetery of Humayun, the second emperor of Mughal dynasty. The whole building is magnificent, a masterpiece in the history of world architecture, and a typical combination of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles. A building with a symmetrical door in the middle gives people a sense of peace of mind from the door. The tomb is in perfect proportion and infectious in shape. From a distance, it seems to float over the surrounding gardens. The building strictly follows Islamic geometric philosophy, with special emphasis on the use of the number 8. Red sandstone with white marble is quiet and beautiful.

Agra: The capital of the Mughal dynasty that ruled India for hundreds of years, which combines the highest artistic achievements and unforgettable love stories.

Known as one of the new seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is a must-see attraction for tourists in India.

Ticket price: 1000 rupees

Opening hours: the west gate and the east gate open earlier, at 6:30, and the south gate closes at 8:00 pm 16:30? Address: Taj Mahal in Aguta, Pradesh.

Transportation: Take the Tu Tu bus from Agra to the Taj Mahal, and the price is only 20-30 rupees.

Tips:

When visiting the Taj Mahal, you need to take off your shoes and socks and put on your shoes. Someone will look after your shoes at the door, you need to pay a tip, or you can bring your own plastic bag and carry your shoes in your hand. ? 2. Tickets for the Taj Mahal in the morning, at noon and at night are different, and tickets in the morning and evening are more expensive; Tickets for the Taj Mahal actually include other scenic spots, and Agra Fort is one of them. Visitors can visit the Taj Mahal first, and then leave the ticket stub for Agrabaugh. ? The security measures of Taj Mahal are very strict. Everything except the camera and money must be stored. Don't take any chances, or it will take time to queue up for security check.

Agra, Agra Castle

Fortress: Located on the Yamuna River, it is the power center of the Mughal Empire. There are many palaces in the castle. The castle building is India's masterpiece at the peak of Islamic art, and there are also many squirrels on the trees and lawns. There is an emperor's throne in front of the Diwan-i-Khas room, which is said to be made of huge meteorites. This is essential for tourists who want to shoot the Taj Mahal. From a distance, yamuna river looks like the work of an impressionist painter, while the Taj Mahal seems to be floating on the water.

The palace wall is made of red sand and stone, resplendent and magnificent, which is the best place to watch the Taj Mahal. It also includes attractions: Hasmahal Palace, Modi Mosque Vineyard and Jasmine Palace.

Transportation: Take an electric tricycle from TajGanj for about 25 rupees, or walk from Taj Mahal for about 30 minutes to the entrance of AmarSinghGate.

Admission: 500 rupees; You can get a discount of 50 rupees when you show your ticket to the Taj Mahal, and the rental fee of self-help English voice guide equipment for scenic spots is 100 rupees.

Castle visit: sunrise-sunset; Some areas are closed on Friday.

jaipur

Fatah al-Sigri Fort, also known as the "City of Victory", is another world heritage in Agra. This magnificent and vast historical site is located about 40 kilometers west of Agra, with a total length of 6 kilometers on three sides on the road from Agra to Jaipur. It is another palace complex of Akbar the Great, including several palaces, government administrative organs, mosques and other religious facilities, as well as gardens, libraries, hospitals and so on.

The Palace of the Wind is called "Palace", but it is actually just a "wall" with 953 windows.

Highlight: Standing on the top floor of the Palace of the Wind, you can overlook the whole Jaipur and the castle standing on the top of the mountain in the distance. Looking at the crowds coming and going in Jaipur, you can feel the bustling scene here.

Address: joharibazard, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Transportation: The Palace of the Wind is located in the central area of Jaipur, with few cars. You can walk from the old city or take the Tu Tu bus. It's only 20-30 rupees by bus in Tu Tu.

Located in the center of the old town of Jaipur, the city palace was built in 1728 and is one of the best preserved monuments in India. The palace is made up of many palaces, and the building is luxurious.

The masterpiece of Savai Jay Singh II, the builder of Jaipur, Jiantamanta Observatory, is used by astrologers to observe astronomical phenomena and predict affairs. On the green lawn, there are many grotesque brick buildings and the largest sundial in the world. Accurate observation facilities reflect the intelligence and wisdom of the ancient Indian people.

Tips:

1. The peerless architectural style of the Palace of the Wind can be appreciated on the platform opposite the building. There is an empty shell inside, and you don't need to buy a ticket to enter the scenic spot.

2. Not far from Fenggong Palace are the famous scenic spots in Jaipur, namely the Jiantamanta Observatory and the City Palace. After visiting Feng Gong Palace, you may wish to take a walk and enjoy these two equally spectacular architectural wonders. There are many petty bourgeoisie cafes in the city palace for rest.

jaipur

Tourism highlights: Jaipur is most suitable for shopping, jewelry, clothes and jewelry.

Hupo castle

Amber Castle was founded in 1592, located on a hill in the northern suburb of Jaipur. It is the old capital of Jaipur. Because the castle is made of ivory, light yellow, rose red and pure white stones, it looks like amber from a distance.

Jaipur is progressing smoothly.

Among the many architectural wonders in India, one that is easily overlooked by tourists is relatively remote, but it is located near Amber Fort, which has gradually attracted people's attention.

Water palace

During the16th century, King Jaipur ordered people to build it in an artificial lake to avoid the heat. Shuigong is a palace built on water, which can only be reached by boat. It is a summer resort for members of the royal family. The palace itself is not open to the public, but from a distance by the lake, it seems to be floating on the water. It's beautiful here, and the night view is more charming. Just look at the appearance, not the entrance.

Entertainment-RajMandirCinema, Palace Theatre

India's more luxurious cinemas are exquisitely decorated, and Indians will have interaction when watching movies, which is very interesting.

jaisalmer

Travel highlights: go to the desert to ride a camel and see the most beautiful starry sky.

Jayselmer Castle, located on the edge of thar desert, has distinctive architectural features and is carved from golden sandstone, which is full of desert temperament and gives people endless fantasies. When the sun goes down, the castle shines in the desert. It is believed that Jessemel was originally a palace in the sky, but it was moved to the desolate hinterland of thar desert overnight because of the sorcerer's spell.

Jayselmer is a castle with a long history, which was built by Jayser (Rawal) in 1 156.

Jaisal) was built on Trekuta Mountain. After that, people built a city around the castle, which became a trade transit point for India to Egypt and Europe.

Thar desert (Tal

The desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in Rajasthan, India, and is a desert in the northwest of South Asia. 18 The largest desert in the world and the third largest desert in Asia. The height of sand dunes in this desert is generally about 30 to 90 meters, and the highest is 150 meters.

Characteristic experience

1. Experience the customs of Havili Mansion. "Havili" refers to the noble mansion in ancient India, which is exquisite and luxurious. In Jay Selmer, you can live directly in these mansions and experience aristocratic life.

2. Follow the desert camel team and feel all kinds of desert villages and the real desert. Travel is full of fun to explore the humanities, and it is also the time to send good photos.

Jay Selmel's most famous specialty is handicrafts. Most of the exquisite articles sold in handicraft shops in Mumbai, Delhi and even Nepal are produced here. The most famous handicrafts include gold and silver ornaments, jewelry ornaments, camel leather goods and gorgeous flip-flops.

Jopur

Meilangal Castle is located in the old town of Jodhpur. Different princes built seven gates at different times, and part of the castle was turned into a museum, displaying guns, weapons, flags, royal thrones, elephant cars, carpets, murals and other historical relics of ancient India. The most magnificent castle is well preserved and stands on a huge cliff as high as125m. Surrounded by protective walls, magnificent buildings show the prosperity of the past history.

Jaswan Sada's mausoleum is a monument, which can also be said to be a memorial hall. It is a white marble building built by Sada Singh of Jodhpur in 1899 in memory of his father. There is a white pavilion near the mausoleum, displaying the genealogy and portraits of Prince Jodhpur in past dynasties. It is also the traditional crematorium of Jodhpur rulers, with carved terraces, lattice windows, beautiful gardens and small lakes.

1. Climb the castle and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Meilangar Castle, the most magnificent castle, stands high beside the city and is the most suitable place to overlook the panoramic view of Jodhpur. In addition, if you live in the old city, you must choose a hotel with a roof of more than three floors, so that you can enjoy the beautiful night view of the castle in the evening breeze.

2. Visiting Umabawang Palace Museum is the most representative building in Jodhpur and one of the largest private houses in the world. Only part of the palace is open as a museum, which displays exquisite palace utensils.

3. Route design: Meherangharfort-Jaswanthada-Umaidbhawn

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udaipur

Tourism highlights: first, it is suitable for buying handicrafts; second, it can be reported to local cooking and painting schools; third, it is known as Venice of the East, which is suitable for drinking tea and watching the scenery in a daze.

Lahu Lake in Pitch is the soul of "Lake City", while Lahu Lake in Pitch is clear and wide as a mirror, which not only sets off the continuous distant mountains, but also sets off the Lotus Palace on the lake. Maharana? Uday? Singh artificially built the lake on the original site of the village named Pitching La, which not only satisfied the enjoyment of the royal family, but also played a role in regulating the climate, making this city in the "desert state" cooler and wetter than other cities in Rajasthan, and making Udaipur a "lake city".

Udaipur City Palace-On the east bank of Pitching Lake, there is a pure white Udaipur City Palace. When the weather is clear, the sun shines on the white marble palace, which will show dazzling colors. The largest palace in Rajasthan is 244 meters long and 30.4 meters high. It was built by Maharana, the founder of the city. Uday? Built by Singh II, through the efforts of several generations of governors, it has become a building complex including 1 1 independent small palaces and a garden. The city palace combines the gorgeous national style of Rajput and the Muslim architectural style of Mughal Empire, which perfectly shows the life style of the royal family in Rajasthan, ancient India.

1, watch a unique traditional puppet show in Rajasthan or a mysterious and gorgeous national dance here;

2. Take an exquisite miniature or classical music class, or go to a folk village.

New Delhi

Sikkim Temple (Sacibi College)

Sahib: India's largest Sikh teacher college. Sikhs, also known as "Baotou people", have long hair, scarves, beards and steel bracelets. It used to be the villa of Raja Jessingh, the ruler of India in the17th century. Its amazing golden dome and high flagpole are very eye-catching. The huge sacred pool of teachers college is open to everyone, regardless of race or religion. The water in the pool has the effect of treating diseases. Sikhs are crowded here at any time, and hymns are floating in the courtyard, bringing people inner peace and tranquility. This beautiful white marble Sikh temple was the place where the eighth leader lived before his death.

Kutabu Minar complex, known as one of the seven wonders of India, has the tallest stone pagoda in India and is the earliest building built by Islamic rulers in India. The complex is mainly composed of qutab minaret, Kuiwatule Mosque, iron columns, Vasa Mausoleum in Aleida and Aleta Tower.

Highlight: It is the earliest example of Indian Islamic style. It is magnificent, with red sandstone at the bottom and white marble at the top. It has been well preserved for thousands of years and has the charm of historical sites everywhere, witnessing the religious harmony brought about by the rise and fall of many dynasties. ? Address: Mehlauri, new york

Delhi, India? Transportation: Take the subway to Gupta.

Minar Station, there is still a long way to go after the subway. You need to call a TuTu car to go there. ? Guide: Can I rent a Chinese voice guide? Ticket price: 500 rupees

Generally, it takes only 30-50r to get to the scenic spot by TUTU bus from the subway station, but the TUTU driver will try to pull you to a shopping spot on the way. Before getting on the bus, you must solemnly declare that you will not go shopping, but only go to the scenic spots.

The red castle in Delhi is a typical Mughal red sandstone building, which is very similar to Agra Castle in Agra, but its scale is not as large as Agra Castle. The Red Castle in Delhi was built by Shah Han Jia, the fifth monarch of the Mughal Dynasty, in the middle of the 7th century. Due to several wars, although today's Hongbao has lost its former glory, it seems that it can still spy out its brilliant features.

Jama Mosque in New Delhi is the largest mosque in India and "one of the three largest mosques in the world". "Jama" means "Friday", with two minarets and a white Islamic dome shining in the sun. By advocating the construction of the Taj Mahal? Jahan ordered the construction, and every Friday and festival, ceremonies will be held here.

Moonlight Market is the only way to Red Fort and Jama Mosque in Delhi. The greatest pleasure of visiting the moonlight market is to witness all kinds of local people and their interesting lifestyles. It is worth mentioning that there are many religious shrines on both sides of the Moonlight Market, such as the striking red Jain Temple and Sisganji.

Gurdwara Sikh Temple is worth visiting.

Other information about visas

You still need to apply for a visa to go to India. At present, tourists can apply for an electronic visa in official website, wait a few working days after payment, and then enter India after approval.

Vehicle selection

The five major cities introduced at present all have airports. In China, you can choose bus, taxi or make an appointment for airport pick-up service in advance. The main public transportation in India is Tu Tu, and some cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Kolkata have subways. Generally speaking, the price of a tutu car is almost 10 rupees 1 km.

Suggestions on Tourism Day

India has a unique slow pace, so a cursory tour is totally out of proportion to it. It is suggested that when you come to India for the first time, you should leave for at least 10 days to feel the rich Indian style.

About the weather (refer to New Delhi)

Many people are concerned about whether New Delhi is cold in July. Is it hot? The average temperature in July in New Delhi is 27℃~36℃, which is normal during the day.

At 36℃, it is recommended to wear short clothes, short skirts, thin skirts, shorts and other cool and breathable clothes made of light cotton fabric. , average at night

At 27℃, it is recommended to wear cool and breathable clothes, such as shirts, thin long skirts and thin T-shirts made of cotton and linen. When you go in the rainy season from May to September, don't forget to bring an umbrella, shorts and sandals-be prepared to walk on the waterlogged road, especially a raincoat.

About local customs

Don't point fingers at others; Don't touch the child's head. Indians believe that the head is sacred. Avoid handing things to locals with your left hand, which is unclean for Indians; Locals are generally warm and friendly to foreigners, especially like to take photos with ladies. If you don't like it, please refuse. Don't wear shoes or exposed clothes into the temple, and don't wear black clothes into Jain temples. Hinduism and Jainism temples prohibit tourists from wearing leather clothes. When visiting a Sikh temple, you must cover your head with a cloth. Don't photograph the gods in the temple.

About security

Check the bill carefully when you check out, and don't put cash in the hotel room; Be sure to confirm the price and itinerary in advance when taking camels, horses, donkeys, sailboats and ferries to avoid disputes; There are many thieves, swindlers and beggars in tourist areas, so be careful; Don't give money and goods to children and beggars, or you will attract more children and beggars; Female tourists should avoid going out alone at night; Don't accept food and invitations to your home from people you don't know on the road.

With regard to sanitary conditions

India has a hot climate from March to165438+1October, so it is necessary to prepare for sun protection and heatstroke prevention, and you can carry Pogostemon and Berberine.

Drugs; India's sanitary conditions are poor, so you should avoid buying food in stalls; Do not drink raw water, including tap water, but all kinds of bottled water; Indians are not used to using toilet paper, so be sure to prepare a lot of paper towels and wet wipes, which are really hard to buy locally.

About language

In the relatively developed areas of India, young people can basically speak English, so they can communicate in simple English. When you meet or say hello, you can say "nano site" with your hands folded, which is a common greeting in India.

About money

The monetary unit in India is the rupee, Rs for short. RMB is not circulated in India, so it needs to be converted into US dollars before going abroad, and then converted into Indian Rupee there. When shopping in shopping malls in India, big stores can use MasterCard, Visa and UnionPay cards. If you hold MasterCard and Visa, you can also get cash from HSBC in Delhi. The denominations of major currencies in India are as follows: 2000,500,100,50,20, 10RS.

. Remember, 1000 has been scrapped and cannot be used. 500 needs a new version, and the old version is also invalid! Coin: There are several versions of Indian silver coins, mainly 10, 5, 2, 1.

About mobile phone software

Regarding the map used in India, the first one is of course GoogleMap. Of course it can't be used in China! If you don't have an internet in India, you can use an application called Maps.

I, very easy to use, can download the maps of various cities in China in advance, and can also go offline! Positioning is more reliable and accurate! And you can also mark some scenic spots you want to visit in advance. my

Weather can search the weather of various cities in India, which is very useful.

Cleartrip buys train tickets and air tickets.

Zomato is the Indian version of public comment! Search for food!

About calling cards and networks

There are many local telephone operators in India, and the airport handles Airtel, but the price of the airport business hall is relatively low, 1050 rupees, including the fee of 350 rupees and the traffic of1g. If you are not in a hurry, you can go downtown and the price will be much lower. And you can buy black cards in the city, which is very convenient. If you are not in a hurry, you can suggest going downtown.

Carrying articles 1. Multi-plug converter, the Indian patch panel is different from the two-hole socket in China. This must be considered.

2. If you really can't get used to Indian food, it is suggested to bring two cans of Laoganma mustard tuber or some ham. Meat that is rarely eaten there.

Because the water and food are unsanitary, it is especially easy to have diarrhea, so bring antidiarrheal drugs and stomachache drugs.

About food Naan: Bread baked in the oven has many flavors, including cream, garlic and so on.

Palata: Bread with harder texture is the staple food of local people.

This is the most traditional set meal in India. Rice, bread, yogurt, curry, vegetables and desserts are all put in a round aluminum plate.

Biryani: Fried rice with vegetables, mutton, chicken, etc. Recommend mutton fried rice.

Milk tea firewood: The milk tea sold by Jay Sorme roadside is a local unique milk tea, which has been cooked into a paste and has a very strong flavor. The most common is MasalaTea.

Roast chicken. It looks very red. The meat is salted and sprinkled with seasonings. It tastes good.

TandooriMutton: A unique kebab in India.

Street dessert: There are many shops selling Indian local desserts in Jayselmer. Good hygiene and low price. People who love sweets can buy one and try it.

On the religious culture of Hinduism.

Compared with Buddhism, which China people are familiar with, Hinduism is the real "state religion" of India. More than 80% people believe in Hinduism, and even India's national name "Hindustan" (meaning: Indian land) comes from this.

Islamism

Because Uttar Pradesh is ruled by several Muslim regimes, Islamic culture has also had a far-reaching impact here. The proportion of Muslims is as high as 16%.

Buddhism (Buddhism)

Different from China people's impression that India is "full of Buddha's light", the influence of Buddhist culture in contemporary India is very weak. At present, less than 65,438+0% people believe in "New Buddhism", which is a religion rising in modern times, which is very different from Mahayana Buddhism in China and Hinayana Buddhism in Southeast Asia.

Jainism (Jainism)

Jainism is a unique religion in India and a branch of Hinduism. Jainism advocates asceticism and asceticism more than Hinduism, and advocates purifying the soul by not killing, fasting and meditation. It is difficult for China tourists to tell the difference between them and Hindus in appearance and dress.

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The world has never been a place to simply judge "good" and "bad", especially for India. The magic of India is that when I am immersed in it, I sometimes get bored to death, and when I leave, I will find myself missing that country all the time.