Historical places in India are all about royalty, regality and grandeur. They are about a rich cultural past. All of them have got a story to say. Let us have look at few eminent ones that you can visit on your historical tour to India.

Hampi
Hampi is an eminent historical site that is scattered with excavations and ruins in Karnataka. The capital of Vijayanagara, the place is well known for its beauty and charm. As you walk into its vicinity of Hampi, you can chance upon the massive boulders placed in this huge rocky landscape. They are either balanced on or set in a precarious position. The place is considered as a famous weekend getaway from Bangalore city. The silence around this rock structure can sooth your soul and take you back in time.

Khajuraho Temples
Loacted at Central India, in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a well known village having a rich cultural past and a pleasant rural ambience. The mesmerizing Khajuraho temples is a unique gift of India's that expressed love and the skill and craftsmanship of a highly evolved civilization. It was between the year 950 and 1050 AD that the temples were built at time of the Chandel Empire.

Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal creates a fairytale-like atmosphere over the banks of River Yamuna. Considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is known as the symbol of love and dates back to the 1630 AD. This is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, who was the beloved wife of Shah Jahan. It took around 22 years to build this grand monument as an ode to his love. A total of 20,000 workers were involved in the making of it and attention had been given to each detailing.

Ajanta Ellora Caves
If stones are meant to speak and narrate stories, then the carvings of Ajanta Ellora caves are a true testimony to it. This is one of the most prominent names amongst the popular historical palaces in India. The exquisite sculptures and the pre-historic stone carvings are sure to entice you. Today, it is a UNESCO world heritage site. The site is situated at a distance of 112 km away from Aurangabad. As you make your way to the caves, you can have a glimpse of the complex rock structures that has been existing here for centuries now.

Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is located at a distance of 37 kilometers from Agra and the well known Monument City, named Uttar Pradesh. This town is totally constructed in red sandstone. In addition to that, it is also acknowledged as a world heritage site. Fatehpur Sikri is an excellent example of the fusion of Muslim and Hindu structural pattern and architecture. It also reflects the Mughal architectural magnificence at the same time. Few eminent tourist attractions located in Fatehpur Sikri are the Diwan-khanai-khaas, Buland Darwaza, The Treasury, Palace of Jodha Bai, Turkish Sultana's House, Panch Mahal and many more. In addition to this there are several Masjids and halls built in Mughal style.