Belarus introduces e-Visa for India and is waiting for tourists. How can India interest Belarusians? Look at the photo

Citizens of India will be able to come to Belarus on an electronic visa. This became possible thanks to the new edition of visa rules adopted by the Council of Ministers of our country at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indians like to travel a lot, and our task is to interest them to come to us. But Belarusians have discovered tourist India for a long time. The flow is growing, direct flights of Belavia contribute to this, and most importantly, there is something to show. Sb.by has prepared for you a selection of colorful tourist attractions known around the world. Watch our photo report and enjoy it.

The Taj Mahal in Agra Agra, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India, is one of the country's most famous historical cities. It is famous primarily for the fact that here is the Taj Mahal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra has a rich architectural heritage, including outstanding examples of Mughal architecture and craftsmanship. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River (the main tributary of the Ganges River in India and one of the most revered rivers in Hinduism), the city harmoniously combines history, culture and craft traditions.

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum that is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. It was erected by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal, is considered one of the most beautiful in the world and serves as a symbol of eternal love. The Taj Mahal is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture. This style combines elements of Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural traditions. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although the snow-white marble mausoleum with a dome is the most famous part of the Taj Mahal, it is actually a holistic architectural complex.

Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the financial capital and the most populous city in India (within the city limits). Its population is estimated at 12.5 million. Mumbai is the center of the Mumbai agglomeration, the sixth most populous urban agglomeration in the world with more than 23 million inhabitants. The city is located on the coast of Konkan (the west coast of India) and has a deep-water natural harbor. In 2008, Mumbai was classified as an “alpha city” of global importance, with more billionaires than any other city in Asia. Perhaps the most recognizable sights of the city, which you probably saw in pictures and movies, is the historic railway station Chhatrapati Shivaji (one of the main locations of the film “Slumdog Millionaire”), the famous hotel “Taj Mahal” (shown in the film “Hotel Mumbai: Confrontation”). It is in Mumbai that the most famous Bollywood is located.

“Gate of India” in Mumbai “Gate of India” is an arch monument erected in the XX century in Bombay. The monument was built to commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary in the Apollo Bandera area during their visit to India in 1911.

The Indo-Saracin style construction began on March 31, 1911, when its first stone was laid. The monument is an arch of basalt with a height of 26 meters. The final design by architect George Wittet was approved in 1914, and construction was completed in 1924. Subsequently, the Gate served as a symbolic entrance to India for the viceroys and new governors of Bombay, opening the way to the country.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly known as the Prince of Wales West India Museum) is one of the leading art and historical museums in India. The museum building, located on the southern tip of Mumbai, is a magnificent example of the Indo-Saracin architectural style.

Elephant Caves Elephant Caves is a complex of cave temples included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and dedicated mainly to the Hindu god Shiva. There are five Hindu caves on the island, several Buddhist stupas (dating back to the second century BC) and two Buddhist caves with water tanks. In the caves of Elephant there are stone sculptures carved in the rock (mainly high reliefs), demonstrating the syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist ideas and iconography. The sculptural compositions illustrate Hindu legends; among them the most famous are the monumental sculptures of Trimurti Sadashiva (three-faced Shiva), Nataraji (lords of dance) and Yogeshvara (lords of yoga).