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What truly sets India apart from various other travel destinations is its vast cultural treasure stemming from a historic past.

India's grand repository of ancient cultural and natural treasures is of great significance to the history and civilization of the world.

The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, the Konark Sun Temple, Khajuraho Temples, Mahabalipuram Monuments, Brihadishwara Temple, Thanjavur, Hampi Monuments as well as the Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta Caves are some of the monuments declared as World Heritage Monuments.

Besides, these monuments there are many historically important temples scattered all over the country.

In the past, as also in the present, the temple has been the focus of the religious, social and economic life of the Indian people. Myriads of Gods, Goddesses and celestial beings are wrought on the temple walls in a tremendous display of projected emotional states, ranging from the horrific to the erotic to the sublime. These supremely complex works of art never fail to fascinate all who see.

In India there are places where the visitor encounters history at every step.

Like in the desert state of Rajasthan, an area of awe inspiring physical beauty where massive forts and magnificent palaces are found even in the remotest parts of the state.

Its thriving colourful folk culture and over thousand years of history and myths have been passed down generations as stories of valour and love.