Monday, 1 January 2024

Unique Places

 

Agra Fort, Agra

 

                                    Built by Akbar in 1565, this Fort houses many palaces, mosques and tombs within its walls, as well as gardens that have been converted into museums today, with artefacts from all over India displayed there for visitors to explore at their leisure.

The Agra Fort is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the week. Entry tickets cost Rs 40 for Indians and Rs 550 for foreigners. The entry fee for citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC countries is Rs 60. Children under 15 years of age can enter, free of charge.

Magnetic Hill, Ladakh



A fascinating place to visit is Magnetic Hill, Ladakh. The Magnetic Hill lies on the Leh-Kargil highway and offers an insight into our planet’s magnetic fields. This is a popular stop for visitors, because of its geomagnetic anomaly, which attracts vehicles to their side despite steep inclines.

This can be seen for oneself by parking your car on one side of the road and finding it tilted towards the other, depending on whether you drive uphill or downhill. Magnetic Hill is best visited between May and October in Ladakh (Leh). This is the time for tourists to enjoy the place at its peak.

 

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