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Qutb Minar

Qutb Minar is located in Delhi (Northern Plains). It is a 73-metre
tall minaret. It is made of red sandstone and marble. It was
built in the 12th century. It is the tallest brick minaret in the
world and is surrounded by other ancient structures like the

Iron Pillar. Qutb Minar

Golden Temple

Golden Temple is located in Amritsar (Punjab, Indo-Gangetic

Plains). It is the holiest shrine of the Sikhs. It is covered with
a golden dome and the temple is surrounded by the sacred
Amrit Sarovar. It stands as a symbol of peace, equality and

Golden Temple spirituality, welcoming people of all religions.

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is located in Rajasthan (Thar Desert). It is also

called the Golden Fort. Because it glows yellow in the sunlight
due to its sandstone walls. There are palaces, temples and
houses that show the grandeur of desert life inside the fort.

Jaisalmer Fort

Pushkar

Pushkar is located in Rajasthan. It is a desert town famous for
its annual camel fair called Pushkar Camel Fair. Thousands

of camels are decorated and traded in this fair. The fair also
showcases music, dance and handicraft stalls that attract
Pushkar Camel Fair
tourists from around the world.

Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple is located in Odisha (Eastern Coastal Plains).
This temple is shaped like a giant stone chariot with 24 wheels

pulled by stone horses. It is dedicated to the Sun God. It is a
masterpiece of Odisha’s temple architecture and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Konark Sun Temple

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