5 best historical monuments of India, significance and ticket price
World Heritage Day 2024: World Heritage Day is commemorated to promote awareness and encourage people to take steps to protect cultural heritage. Every year on April 18, this day is celebrated. The theme of this year's World Heritage Day is "Discover and Experience Diversity."
Let us have a look at five historical monuments in India that you may visit to commemorate World Heritage Day:
Red Fort, New Delhi
The Red Fort is located in the heart of Delhi - Netaji Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk.
Ticket Price: For Indians, the entry fee is Rs 35 (per person). Whereas non-Indians (foreigners) will have to pay Rs 550 (per person) as an entry fee. The monument is closed every Monday. Timings are between sunrise to sunset. For Sound & Light Shows, adults have to pay Rs 80 whereas, for children, it is Rs 30. The timing for the show is from 6 pm onwards in English and Hindi.
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), Amritsar
The Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest temple and pilgrimage site in Amritsar. Ticket Price: The entrance fee to the Golden Temple is zero. The temple is open for visitors on all days of the week. Timings are between 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Qutub Minar, New Delhi
Qutub Minar, known as India's second tallest Minar, is located in the capital city of New Delhi. This magnificent structure, which stands at 72.5 metres and has roughly 379 staircases, exhibits India's diverse architecture.
Ticket Price: For Indians, the entry fee is Rs 35 (per person). Whereas non-Indians (foreigners) will have to pay Rs 550 (per person) as an entry fee. The monument is open for visitors on all days of the week.
Taj Mahal, Agra
The Taj Mahal, one of the most magnificent and iconic structures in the city of Agra, is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Ticket Price: For Indians, the Taj Mahal entry fee is Rs 30 (per person). Whereas non-Indians (foreigners) pay Rs 500 (per person). But every Friday, the monument is closed. Also, children under the age of 15 pay no entry price (both Indians & foreigners).
Gateway of India, Mumbai
The Gateway of India is regarded as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai and is a favourite meeting location for locals, tourists, street merchants, and photographers.
Ticket Price: There is no entrance fee at the Gateway of India, and you are free to enter and remain as long as you wish.